By: Austin Alexander-February 12, 2008
St. James skipper Robbie Centracchio opened his gates to Diamond Prospects on a windy Tuesday for their Scout Day and scrimmage. While the trip to Murrells Inlet was prompted by the urge to view a junior southpaw, we uncovered some young players to follow in the process.
Before I even made my first stride toward the Sharks well-maintained playing surface, I was greeted by St. James senior Tim Corbin in the parking lot, a senior left-handed pitcher that has signed with Presbyterian. Fortunately for him, his basketball team was headed out of town for a First Round Playoff match-up with Darlington. Unfortunately for DP, we would not see him take the hill on this night. But we didn’t come away empty handed…
The Sharks were hosting Andrews High School, which pitted two teams reeling from the loss of quality players a year ago. And then the run-fest was on! Walks, misplays, wild pitches and swirling winds made for an interesting evening for both clubs, as a typical February scrimmage became a race to beat the incoming rain.
Fast-forward to the reason for the trip, Kelly Wright. He took infield and threw with grace, pitched one inning and yanked a hamstring coming out of the box in his next at bat.
60 Times
Name | Class | 60 Time |
David Aldridge | Sr | 7.46 |
Derrick Amann | Sr | 7.81 |
Ingram Bell | Sr | 7.07 |
David Causey | Sr | 7.91 |
Kelly Wright | Jr | 7.28 |
Tim McGraw | Jr | 9.09 |
Tyler Servant | Jr | 8.22 |
Ryan Ziegler | Jr | 7.59 |
Brunson Miller | Jr | 7.13 |
Nick Hotzelt | So | 7.90 |
Colby Crooks | So | 7.75 |
Gunnar Heidt | Fr | 7.62 |
Robert Toriano | Fr | 8.35 |
Tanner English | Fr | 7.62 |
Anthony Cossentino | Fr | 7.85 |
Catchers-Pop Time
Name | Class | Pop Time |
Ryan Ziegler | Jr | 2.12-2.17 |
Top Outfield Arms
Rank | Name | Class |
1 | Derrick Amann | Sr |
2 | Tanner English | Fr |
T3 | David Aldridge | Sr |
T3 | Brunson Miller | Jr |
Top Infield Arms
Rank | Name | Class |
1 | Kelly Wright-1B | Jr |
2 | Colby Crooks | So |
3 | Gunnar Heidt | Fr |
T4 | Robert Toriano | Fr |
T4 | Anthony Cossentino | Fr |
Top Infield Actions
Rank | Name | Class |
1 | Gunnar Heidt | Fr |
2 | Robert Toriano | Fr |
3 | Colby Crooks | Fr |
Pitchers
Name | Class | R/L | FB | BB | CH |
David Aldridge | Sr | R | 80-81 | – | 66-67 |
Derrick Amann | Sr | R | 75-79 | – | 65-66 |
Kelly Wright | Jr | L | 82-83 | – | 74-75 |
Anthony Cossentino | Fr | R | 74-75 | – | 61-63 |
Top Prospects
Rank | Name | Class | Scout Notes |
1 | Kelly Wright | Jr | Very loose and projectable arm and frame; definite follow in 09 class; plus defender at 1B but future is as a LHP |
2 | Tanner English | Fr | Stong arm, solid runner and good bat-speed with plenty of physical maturing to come |
3 | Ryan Ziegler | Jr | Solid arm strength and very accurate behind the dish with every throw; defensive skills are ahead of bat but has passion to play the game |
4 | David Aldridge | Sr | Another energized and passionate player with some two-way skills at the right school; can play past HS |
T5 | Gunnar Heidt | Fr | Good swing and likely starter at SS; when he gets stronger, will project better as a 3B |
T5 | Anthony Cossentino | Fr | Potential two-way player with some arm strength and pop in his bat |