EMERSON, GA: The 14u National Championship delivered all week long as the next wave of prospects made a strong impression amongst our staff. Check out a loaded scout blog with talented players from the 2029 and 2030 grad classes mentioned throughout. 

14u National Championship: Scout Blog 

Wyatt Venters, RHP, 2030, Buford (GA)
Venters was given the start to begin the tournament for the Rawlings Tigers, and he delivered a 2-run effort that kept them in it, and eventually propelled them to the W. His FB sat comfortably in the upper 70s all outing, and it stood out in the 5th inning during his two batters with some extra life. He had a CB/SL mix that was around the same speed, but changed shape to keep hitters off balance. What’s most impressive is the feel for the zone as he went right after hitters all 4.2IP with only 60 pitches, collecting 3Ks and weak hits littered throughout. The arm action is snappy from a 3/4 slot and should allow for quality stuff and growth in his arsenal. 

Chase Howard, MIF, 2029, Jackson Academy (MS)
Howard looked great in the box in his early ABs as he made an impact on the game quickly. The load utilizes a nice stride with a slight lift to get on time, he then unloads with a very quick and twitchy trigger allowing for very quick bat speed. His first AB he worked a good count and with 2RISP, he shot the BS with a GB at 95 EV for the RBI 1B. His next AB was an early approach as he went after the first offering and smoked it into the gap for the long F8 as it left the bat in the upper 80s. The final AB was more tough luck as he worked it long after going down to 2Ks, and shot a L8 at 95EV again. Howard’s athletic build and quick movement all around the field look natural and should continue to develop nicely.

Beckett Weller, C, 2030, Delran (NJ)
The late night was no issue to the backstop as he put together loud ABs alongside his team as they had an offensive explosion. On the first pitch of the game, Weller saw one up ITZ and smoked it on a line right back where it came from for the 1B and would come in to score. He had a QAB his second AB but resulted in an out. To keep the pressure on, he was up with a chance to do big damage with juiced bases, then proceeded to clear them with a BS shot into the gap for the 3RBI 3B. Weller is a great fit in a leadoff role as he can get on with both a patient and aggressive approach. The gamer attitude and overall feel for the flow of the game behind the dish are obvious.

Luke Lockhart, 3B, 2030, Shawnee (NJ)
It was a night shift full of extra bases and RBIs for Lockhart as he kept a middle-away approach in his handful of ABs. The stance is very quiet but oozes comfort and confidence as he isn’t afraid to crowd the plate a bit. His first XBH was a 2B that burnt the CF on a long FB and hopped to the wall for a RBI. The strong base and ground up strength give way to an upward cut through the zone which produces effective backspin. His next AB, he lasered a ball BS into the gap, again rolling to the wall for a RBI 3B this time. With the nicely connected levers and strong lower half, Lockhart has a solid floor with the potential for quick growth. 

Colin Ryan, C, 2030, Malvern Prep (PA)
It was two ABs with opposite approaches but similar results as Ryan put together a really nice day, collecting 2 hits and a BB. His first AB was a lengthy battle that showed great looks in the box as he spoiled many, keeping a good cut on it with each attempt. He got one on the inner part and rocked it into LF at 99.2 EV. The short and flat swing were shown next time on the second offering as he worked the BS on a line for extra bases, this one at 96.8 EV. His feel for the barrel was obvious and the load through contact was repeated with each hack. The frame looks primed to fill out and the juice that was flashed should only continue to develop. 

Brantley Beal, C/OF, 2030, Cherokee Bluff (GA)
Beal put together an impressive offensive showing, finishing with a .455 batting average that included two doubles, a triple, and three walks. He consistently put together quality at-bats while showing a patient approach at the plate. Beal repeatedly found the barrel, driving the pitch with authority to the gaps while staying through the middle of the field. Defensively, he showed solid blocking behind the plate and handled the position well throughout the tournament. 

Van Ozment, SS/RHP, 2030, Crystal Lake Central (IL)
Standing at a physical 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, Ozment finished the week hitting .368 with two doubles while driving in 12 runs. He showed a controlled, repeatable swing with present strength, consistently producing hard contact to the middle of the field and into the gaps. Ozment showed up to be a reliable run producer throughout the week, coming through in several key situations while continuing to put together competitive at-bats. 

Adam Gibby, LHP/OF , 2029, Wrights Mill (AL)
Gibby stood out on both sides of the game throughout the event. The LHP pitched 3.2 innings in relief, striking out six while allowing just one hit. He attacked the strike zone with a 73-75 mph fastball and a 62-66 mph curveball, utilizing all four quadrants of the zone while consistently getting ahead of hitters and showing good mound presence throughout the outing. At the plate, Gibby hit .333, drew a walk, and did not strike out once. He consistently put the ball in play, showing a simple, controlled approach and the ability to make contact throughout the tournament. 

Sawyer Finley, OF/RHP, 2030, Midtown (GA)
Finley had an excellent day at the dish on Thursday with three productive plate appearances. In his first AB, he got himself into scoring position driving a 2K CH to the RF wall and speeding around the bases for a leadoff 3B. He would come around and score on the next batter. Next time around, he hit a sac fly to RF, doing a job for his team and added an RBI to his day. After ripping a 2-run 1B UTM, Finley led his team in RBI’s that game while working an all fields approach. He generates backspin in his swing with good barrel feel in a direct path to the ball. Finley is a game changer on both sides of the ball with time to fill out. He is only going to get better and will be exciting to watch in the coming years. 

Jonathan Green, LHP, 2030, Perkins (OH)
The 5-foot-10, 190-pound LHP spun a gem on Friday of the 14u National Championship. Green set the tone for his team by going five innings only allowing three hits and one run while punching out 10 batters. He attacked hitters with an effective three pitch mix showcasing a FB sitting 78-80 topping out at 82 with arm side run. Green used both parts of the plate displaying the ability to throw inside to LHH and RHH. The FB generated a lot of swing and miss. Green also showed a 12/6 CB sitting 62-65 which he was able to throw for strikes and produce chase. He also featured a CH sitting 70-72 with fade, playing well off the FB to RHH. Green will be a name to keep an eye on as he continues to develop over the next few years. 

Matthew Williams, LHP, 2030, Hilldale (OK)
The 6-foot, 161-pound LHP showed some impressive stuff on Friday of the 14u National Championship. In his start, Williams racked up five strikeouts across 2 ⅓ innings of work. He showcased a mid 80’s FB topping out at 88 which looked unhittable at points during his outing. Williams worked mainly away from RHH with natural arm side run also showing the ability to throw inside. To LHH he worked the inner half really getting in on the hands. The FB played well up in the zone generating a lot of swing and miss. Williams also showcased a breaking which sat at 72 with 12/6 action. He really challenged hitters in the zone which led to a scoreless outing. Williams has electric arm talent and will be fun to watch his development over the next few years. 

Bentley Millis, SS, 2030, Etowah (GA)
The 5-foot-6 SS impressed with his bat on Friday of the 14u National Championship. Millis reached base in all three of his plate appearances including a walk and two hits. In his second plate appearance, Millis drove a 3-1 FB to the left center gap for an RBI triple. He showed good flow to the opposite field gap with a level path on a pitch at the bottom of the zone. In his third at-bat, Millis got into another advantage count as he ripped a 2-1 FB up the middle for an RBI single. He stayed on top of the baseball with an effortless swing through the middle of the field. Millis is a polished hitter who showed great tools and will be a name to watch over the next few years.

Collin Berry, OF, 2031, Blessed Trinity (GA)
Berry brought an impressive combination of power and speed to the first day of pool play. The 5-foot-8, 140-pound OF led off the day with a frozen rope through the RCF gap. With broad shoulders and a strong lower half, Berry creates bat speed with ease, generating multiple 90+ EVs. Berry keeps his hands back through his swing, with present feel for the barrel to get to pitches anywhere near the zone. Defensively, Berry has the speed and instincts to stick in center, showing strong tracking skills and the closing speed necessary to make highlight reel plays. With the sum of his parts, Berry proves to be an intriguing name to follow the rest of the summer. 

Peyton Lancaster, RHP, Bethlehem Christian (GA)
Lancaster threw well to open pool play, tossing 4 shutout innings, allowing only 2 hits to go along with just 1 free pass. At 5-foot-9, 140 pounds, Lancaster possesses long limbs helping him stride down the mound to generate above-average extension. Lancaster sat between 78 and 82, topping out at 83 with some arm-side run to grab strikes looking on the outside corner and jam hitters inside. He featured a curveball that he was able to control around the strike zone to steal strike one, while possessing enough feel for the pitch to command it just below the zone to generate weak rollovers. Lancaster’s changeup had about a 5 MPH velocity gap from his fastball, with some downward action that also generated weak contact and strikes looking at the knees. He’ll look to continue the momentum the rest of the summer and into his season at Bethlehem Christian. 

Lincoln Baker, SS, Cox Mill (NC)
Baker put on a show to close out pool play, highlighted by an RBI ground rule double to LF. At 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, Baker has an athletic build with room to add muscle later. Baker’s swing is simple, remaining stacked over his back hip with quick hands to generate bat speed through the zone while displaying present bat speed to handle offspeed and foul off tough pitches. Baker stood out defensively, with all the makings to stay at SS as he develops. With range to move to his left and right, Baker made an impressive cross-body throw on a charging backhand, showing quick hands on the transfer and a strong arm on the throw. Showing intrigue on either side of the diamond, Baker is a name to remember the rest of this summer. 

Graham Bonfiglio, OF, NC
Bonfiglio stole the show to close out pool play, leading Coastal National in a must-win game to advance into bracket play. Bonfiglio started his afternoon in the top of the 1st with a solo shot to LF, where he posted up on his front leg and pulled his hands in to get the barrel to the up-and-in fastball. Bonfiglio had two more line drives to the pull side, including a 92 EV single. He gets his hands in a strong hitting position upon starting his load, allowing him to have a direct path to the ball and generate power in doing so. At 5-foot-9, 170 pounds, Bonfiglio combines his feel to hit with a strong lower half and rotational power, adding up to some real juice in the bat. He’s certainly a name to keep an eye on the rest of the summer. 

Blake Tokarz, RHP, 2029, North Davidson (NC)
The rising sophomore flashed electric stuff in his first outing on the bump this weekend. He went 4.1 IP allowing 2 ER with 4 Ks. He picked hitters apart with a FB/CB/CH mix that impressed with both velocity and shape. His fastball sat 83-84 and touched 87 mph several times. With 17+” of vertical ride, it played up in the zone causing a lot of whiffs under the ball. The CB ranged in the mid-70s with good “fall off the table” action that he could reliably land backdoor to lefties for a strike. With a CH in the upper-70s, this 3 pitch mix was very impressive, and only looks to improve as Tokarz adds muscle to his 6’4”, 180lb frame. Mechanically, he is very sound and does a good job loading into the back leg as his hips rotate away from the hitter before firing through as the front leg plants down. Tokarz will be a very fun name to follow as he heads into his sophomore year at North Davidson this fall. 

Knox Bauer, SS/RHP, 2030, Pope (GA)
The rising freshman has been very impressive this weekend at the 14u National Championship with several hits including 2B huge doubles in the opening game of the tournament. In his first at bat, he turned on a high fastball and barreled it right down the left field line for a ground rule double as it hopped over the fence. Later on, he smoked one into the left-center gap for an RBI two-bagger. His swing is very refined for a player who hasn’t stepped foot in high school yet. His actions are very simple with little to no wasted movements. He uses a small hover-step load as he gets on plane early and stays through the zone for a long time, allowing him to do damage all over the field, even when his timing is not perfect. He also shows a willingness to make adjustments as he shortens up and switches to a no-stride swing with two strikes. Overall, Bauer is one of the more impressive hitters we’ve seen this weekend, and he will be a fun watch as he arrives on Pope’s campus this fall. 

Nolan Hall, OF, 2029, Northwestern (SC)
Hall has swung a good bat this weekend showing a willingness to hit to all fields. He has also shown a good eye at the plate, not chasing much outside of the zone and waiting for his pitch. His best swing of the weekend was an oppo double down left field line to start up a big inning for 5 Star Mafia Black. Hall has a very nice cut from the left side that is well balanced and very elastic. His simple load features a quick stride that gains a lot of ground towards the mound with a very compact upper-body movement. His hands are very quick to the zone as he gets on plane, and his head stays level, despite the ground-gaining stride. Overall, a very clean swing that should look to add power over the coming years as he grows into his 6’, 150 lb frame. 

Gavin Smith, C, 2029, Riverwood (GA)
The C had a couple of big barrels highlighted by a loud RBI 3B. Smith recognized a CB down in the zone and launched it into the LCF gap showcasing strong B2B skills. In his second AB, he jumped on a FB and sprayed it into LF driving in another run. In his swing, he has accuracy in the barrel with twitchy movements in the box throughout a simple approach at the plate. Smith is athletic behind the dish with a ton of upside. 

Drew Long, SS/2B, 2030, Archbishop Moeller (OH)
The MIF was hot with the stick in the 14u National Championship. He is aggressive in the count with two hits in less than two pitches seen. He slashed a 2B down the RF line to get his team a runner in scoring position. Long lets the ball get deep and swings off of a strong BS and a quick trigger to get to a pitch on the inside part of the plate. Long’s fast hands allowed him to get the barrel to the ball for a PS 1B. There is a lot to like about Long including his strong hit tool. 

Samuel O’Neill, C/2B, 2030, Bandys (NC)
O’Neill showed off a strong bat on Monday with two hits in two AB’s. In his first AB, he roped an 0-1 FB into LF for a 2-run 1B. He also collected another 1B on the day. O’Neill showed accuracy in the barrel with a good feel for the barrel. He has a physical frame with a strong lower half generating power from the ground up. He has fast hands with some pop to the PS. 

Easton Norfolk, LHP, 2030, JL Mann (SC)
Norfolk came out firing against a strong squad on Monday. He threw a CG SO in 4 innings with 2 BB and 7 K while only giving up 2 hits. From the first pitch on, he had CMD with the FB and established it early, giving his CB/SL more bite. Norfolk kept hitters off-balance the whole game, mixing in CB/SL to both RHH and LHH. His FB sat 78-81 with ASR, CB was 68-70 with depth, and the SL was 64-66. Norfolk’s delivery is repeatable with an over the top delivery and an aggressive pulldown out front ripping the seams down. 

Benny Nulton, OF/RHP, 2030, Tunkhannock (PA)
Nulton possesses an advanced 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, littered with strength and athleticism. Tallied 7 RBI this week with 4 of them coming on a loud 346-foot grand slam. Tons of impact in the barrel with more to come as the frame develops further. Posted EVs north of 90 all week. Contributed on the mound as well making 2 appearances and striking out 12 in 8.2 innings, while only allowing 5 earned runs. Nulton looks to be an exciting follow with plenty of projection left in the frame. 

Trey Jervis, SS/RHP, 2030, Oneonta (NY)
Jervis carries an ultra-athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame with advanced tools across the board. Slashed an absurd .455/.538/.909 on the week, while scoring 3 runs and collecting 5 RBI. Tons of quick twitch athleticism in the profile with an innate feel for the barrel. Makes plenty of hard contact on all pitch types and posted EVs above 90 all week.The bat flies through the zone and the hands stay strong through contact. Speed translates on the basepaths and the IF dirt defensively. On the mound, Jervis has a repeatable delivery, and ran the FB up to 84 this week. The FB plays with sink and comes out from a high ¾ almost over-the-top slot. Jervis is a high-floor two-way follow as the frame continues to develop, and the already advanced tools continue to refine with more experience. 

Grayson Monceaux, SS/RHP, 2030, Sam Houston (LA)
Monceaux lived on the barrel for the entirety of the week, posting a 1.462 OPS, collecting 3 doubles, 2 triples, tallying 7 RBI, and scoring 5 runs. Monceaux leg kicks into a stride that creates plenty of separation, then lands in a strong position before firing the hands through the zone. Tons of feel for the barrel with XBH impact. Only recorded 1 K in 17 PA. More power to come as the athletic 5-foot-10, 150-pound frame develops further. 7.1 60-yd-dash speed translates well to the basepaths. Really exciting high-upside rising freshman.

Alex Womochil, OF/1B, 2030, Bellevue West (NE)
Womochil showed a bat-to-ball approach this week recording 6 hits in 11 AB, good for a .545 AVG, paired with a .643 OBP. Plenty of physical projection in the 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame. Strong lead leg block allows for good use of ground reaction forces, and propels the bat through the zone. Path is flat and direct to the baseball, inducive to line-drives. The hit tool stands out and as Womochil continues to fill out the frame, more power will inherently come. The rising freshman is an intriguing, high-upside follow. 

Henry Phillips, SS/RHP, 2030, Bowling Green (KY)
he first thing that stands out about Phillips is his size. Standing at 6-foot-1 and 166 pounds an athletic frame, with length in his limbs, has the ability and the tools to project. His swing is very powerful, he starts in a narrow stance and then uses a big leg kick to generate power. He can hit the ball anywhere he pleases UTM, oppo, PS. He has great bat control and you can see that in his approach as well. With the power comes the ability to keep his barrel flat no matter where the ball is located, high pitches, low pitches he keeps his barrel level no matter what the pitch is. Bats in the second hole so he knows his job and executes it well, finding himself on the bases by any means possible. With the frame already and the natural power in his batting stance, Phillips will continue to grow and develop as he continues throughout his HS career. 

Gavin Hibbitts, SS/C, 2030, Bellair (OH)
Hibbits put together a very strong weekend at the plate, finishing 7-for-16 with four RBIs and three extra-base hits. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter showed a strong presence in the box and consistently found ways to impact the baseball. His ability to drive the ball with authority stood out throughout the tournament, while also showing enough athleticism to add value on the bases with two stolen bags. Hibbits brings a solid mix of strength, barrel feel and athleticism for a young 2030 prospect, and his production throughout the weekend made him a key piece in the lineup. With the ability to handle premium defensive spots at SS/C and continue producing offensively, Hibbits is a young name to keep an eye on moving forward. 

Alan Pena, SS, 2030, Somerville (NJ)
Pena was the definition of a difference maker in his game against T3 Warhawks as he was a hard out every time he came up to the plate. Pena hit a poolside 3 run homerun that was absolutely scorched off the bat at 91.8. Pena has a rhythmic load and quick hands allowing him to use the entire field. Be on the lookout for Pena in the upcoming years as he continues to grow and polish out the rest of his game. 

Emerson Nolder, 2029, C, Newnan (GA)
Nolder had himself a game against the palmetto blacksmiths as he was a hard fought at bat each time he came up to the plate. His game was headlined by a pullside double that one hopped the wall tallying an RBI with an exit velo of 89.9 MPH. Nolder has a rhythmic load and a very aggressive swing and with his frame coming in at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds he has all the physical tools to become an absolute baller in the upcoming years. 

Luke Goudie, 2029, SS, Harris County (GA)
Goudie consistently turned heads throughout the weekend at the 14u National Championship. At 5-foot-11 170-pounds, the righty lived on the barrel, boasting a .650 batting average with 8 extra base hits and 10 RBIs. The 2029 features a compact, explosive swing that routinely produced loud contact throughout the tournament. With quality barrel control and a projectable, athletic frame, Goudie is primed to continue to impress throughout rest of the summer and into the high school season. 

Leyton West, 2030, OF/RHP, Hartselle (AL)
West put together an impressive showing throughout the 14u National Championship. The 6-foot, 180-pound lefty hit .409 on the weekend with 3 extra base hits, including one homerun. The 2030 features a balanced load with an explosive lower half, and consistently found loud contact, featuring a 96 EV 384 foot homerun and a 100.2 EV opposite field single. With a projectable frame and a quality feel for the barrel, expect West to continue to turn heads as his high school career progresses. 

Matthew Williams, 2030, LHP/OF, Hildale (OK)
Williams got the start in bracket play and did not disappoint. At 6-foot-0, 162 pounds, he has a good frame with more strength still to be added. He moves well down the mound with a live arm and a firm fastball, attacking the zone from the first pitch to generate weak contact and swings and misses. He sat 85-87 mph with the fastball and maintained his velocity throughout the outing. He flashed a breaking ball with good east-to-west movement that consistently generated chases out of the zone. His mindset and composure stood out as he stayed within himself, filled up the strike zone, and worked efficiently. At the plate, he looks to do damage early in the count with pull-side power. He put together productive at-bats in the final bracket play game and competed well throughout. Expect Williams to continue developing on both sides of the ball as he gains more experience. 

Collier Goodrich, 2030, LHP/OF, Farragut (TN)
Goodrich got the start against a tough lineup and was up for the challenge. At 6-foot-0, 165 pounds, he has a good frame with more weight to be added. He is a quick mover down the mound from a compact arm slot. He attacked the zone with a fastball that sat 82-84 mph and topped out at 85, showing good arm-side run and the ability to miss barrels. He mixed in a breaking ball that he could land for a strike at any point in the count. He also flashed a changeup that maintained the same arm speed as his fastball while showing good fading action. The pitchability stands out, as does the confidence he pitches with to attack any hitter. Expect Goodrich to continue adding to his arsenal as he gains experience and develops into a name to follow moving forward. 

Brooks Lyttle, 2030, SS/2B, Grace Christian (TN)
Lyttle was impressive in his bracket play performance. He displayed a solid glove with the ability to get the ball out quickly while maintaining good accuracy. He made several difficult plays up the middle and made the routine play look easy. At the plate, the hit tool stands out with sneaky pull-side power. He put together quality at-bats against a talented arm and showed consistent barrel accuracy with the ability to use the entire field. He utilizes a slight leg kick with good balance and rhythm in the lower half, stays committed to his approach, and is a tough out. His speed plays well in games, as he showed a high baseball IQ on the basepaths. Expect Lyttle to continue improving on both sides of the ball as he gains more experience.

Jacob McGee, RHP/OF, 2030(GA)
McGee has a fundamentally sound swing with good balance, controlled lower-half movement, and an efficient bat path that keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for a long time. He shows quick hands, stays under control throughout the swing, and creates solid rotational power while maintaining good timing. Physically, he has an athletic, well-proportioned frame with room to continue adding strength as he matures. His overall athleticism is evident through his coordination, body control, and fluid movements, giving him the tools to contribute on both sides of the ball and continue developing into a more complete player. 

Canon Mallette, 1B/LHP, 2030 (GA)
Mallette came out attacking the zone pitching 3 innings striking out 8, fastball living in the high 70’s touching low 80’s a couple times. He shows a smooth, repeatable delivery with good tempo and body control, allowing him to consistently attack the strike zone. His pitches display quality movement, with late life that makes them difficult for hitters to square up, and he demonstrates the ability to work to different parts of the zone effectively. Physically, he has an athletic, durable frame with the strength to handle a starter's workload while still offering room for continued development. Overall, he projects as an athletic pitcher with solid command, effective pitch movement, and the physical tools to continue improving as he gains experience and strength. 

 

Josh Nolan, RHP/SS, 2030, Glen Allen (VA)
Nolan came out Sunday afternoon pounding the zone with his two pitches. Nolan mixed both his FB and CB in all counts, showing a feel to land both of them for strikes and chase. He consistently was able to command to both sides of the plate, mixing pitches and locations to keep hitters off balance. His FB sat from 79-82 throughout the outing, topping out at 83, while his CB stayed in the low to mid-60s. Nolan showed the ability to miss barrels, whether that be by the S&M or by getting weak contact, often on the ground. Nolan will be an intriguing player to follow over the next few years. 

Graham Frazier, OF, 2030, Southside (AL)
While watching Excel Blue Wave over the course of the week, Frazier stood out. A table-setter type bat, Frazier uses a simple, level swing to stay on barrel and spray line drives around the field. Frazier is a smooth, easy mover in the box. He starts with a higher hand set and lowers them to shoulder height during his load, which allows him to be able to keep his hands above high FBs, as well as be adjustable in the box. He pairs his ability to find the barrel with being a solid runner, allowing him to stretch base hits into doubles, take extra bases, and slap balls on the ground and have the chance to beat it out when he needs to. Expect Frazier to develop more gap-to-gap juice and be a really intriguing OF over the next few years. 

Malik Levy II, 2029, SS, Harris County (GA)
Levy II packs a punch for holding a smaller frame. There’s plenty of twitch and present strength in the body, allowing him to line balls in the gaps and over OF heads that aren’t expecting it. He keeps his load simple, setting his hands about shoulder height, pulling them back during the load to put him in a good position to drive the ball. The simplicity allows for him to put bat on ball consistently, while still getting his swing off. He’s clearly an athlete, getting out of the box quickly after swings, always looking to go two. Levy II is young for his class and will continue to grow into his frame to maximize the abilities he already has. 

Noah Ray, SS/RHP, 2030, (NC)
Ray Brought a true two-way presence to the 14u Nat with a 5-foot-10, 150-pound frame. Offensively, he created damage as seen in one game on a low fastball he sunk into his legs and drove it deep into the right-field gap to clear the bases. The swing had forward move, barrel adjustability, and the strength to stay through contact. On the mound, he came out with a live arm and ran the fastball up to 85 while working both edges of the plate. His arm action had some whip to it, and was an athletic mover with simple mechanics. This two way prospect is one to look for in the future. 

Christian Houston, RHP, 2030 (AL)
Christian Houston gave a brief but intriguing look on the mound with a 6-foot-0, 135-pound frame and plenty of room to add strength. The fastball worked 82-84 and touched 85 with present arm speed behind it. His mechanics were simple and allowed him to stay around the zone without losing rhythm. He paired the heater with a 73-74 curveball that showed depth and high movement. As a 2030 the tools have lots of time to develop to an elite level. 

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