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Spring Preview: Emerald Vikings

By: Stanley Moss-January 25, 2008 The 2008 Emerald Vikings will have a solid core group of players. This group should help the Vikings be competitive in Region III-AA. The group that will lead this team are seniors (P/OF) Stephen Gary, (P/INF) Hunter Dowis, (P/1B) Ben McIntosh, (OF/1B) Andy Davis to go with juniors (P/INF) John Woolston, (P/UTL) D… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Pro Day Prospect Breakdown: 2008

-Pro Day Info- Pitchers Name High School Class 60 Time Austin Stuart North Augusta 2008 7.00 Jordan Lyles Hartsville 2008 – Richard Mounce Blythewood 2008 7.23 Jarett Miller Easley 2008 7.33 Gabe Grammer Irmo 2008 7.15 Gus White Lexington 2008 – Josh Adams Midland Valley 2008 7.26 Marty Gantt North Augusta 2008 7.13 Jeremy Long Clover 2008 – Greg Harrison Hilton Head 2009 7.63 Colby Holmes Conway 2009 – Ben Carlson Mauldin 2009 7.39 Tyler Wilson Gaffney 2010 7.60 Drew Cisco Wando 2010 7.33 Jake Zokan Spring Valley 2009 – Forrest Koumas Lugoff-Elgin 2010 6.93 Krishawn Holley Mid Carolina 2010 – Matt Price+ Sumter 2008 7.90 Matthew Pegler Riverside 2009 7.60 Joseph Moorefield Byrnes 2008 – Gaither Bumgardner Great Falls 2009 7.10 Adam Westmoreland Brookland-Cayce 2008 – Kyle Owings Gilbert 2008 7.35 Catchers Name High School Class 60 Time Pop Time Jeffrey Campbell Boiling Springs 2008 7.15 1.96 Derek Moses Dutch Fork 2008 8.19 – Paul Nitto JL Mann 2009 7.56 2.11 Mac Doyle Conway 2008 6.94 2.01 Austen Barber Eastside 2009 – 2.15 Kirk Shelley Hillcrest 2010 7.89 2.30 John Michaels Gaffney 2009 7.20 2.17 Dylan Cole Dorman 2009 7.55 2.07 Infielders Name High School Class 60 Time Michael Roth Riverside 2008 7.27 Cody McElhaney Midland Valley 2008 7.20 Michael Dangerfield Berkeley 2008 7.20 John Long TL Hanna 2008 7.08 David Greene Richland Northeast 2008 7.44 Justin Trapp Fairfield-Central 2009 6.87 Brooks Hall TL Hanna 2009 7.19 Jared Huffman Myrtle Beach 2010 7.64 Connor Lewis- AC Flora 2010 7.64 Matthew Moore Belton-Honea Path 2009 7.27 Dustin Morris Landrum 2009 7.37 Jake Koenig Greenville 2008 7.57 Jeff Caskey Conway 2008 7.23 Sloan Gilliam Dorman 2008 7.15 Will Callaway Eastside 2008 7.09 Tori Patterson Laurens 2010 – Tyler Jackson Robert E. Lee 2009 7.43 Rob Harding Spring Valley 2008 7.67 Christopher Owings Gilbert 2009 – Daniel Palka Greer 2010 7.40 John Gump Carolina Forest 2008 7.39 Ryan Stewart Carolina Forest 2008 7.14 Carey Rowland Liberty 2008 7.57 Emilio Pagan JL Mann 2009 7.44 Logan Thomas Pickens 2010 7.58 Corey Holmes White Knoll 2009 7.56 Justin Norris Ben Lippen 2008 7.80 Outfielders Name High School Class 60 Time Austin Ashmore Greer 2008 6.94 Konstantine Diamaduros Spartanburg 2008 7.33 Patrick Dolan Summerville 2008 7.15 Nick Ferguson Lancaster 2008 7.44 Tyler Miller Fort Mill 2009 7.28 Dre Watts Laurens 2009 – Shane Miles Lake City 2009 7.09 David Donald JL Mann 2010 6.93 Adam Matthews White Knoll 2008 6.58 Zach Singleton Colleton County 2008 7.25 Quentrell Nelson Lakewood 2008 6.93 Aaron Preston Stratford 2008 7.26 Thomas Brittle Berkeley 2008 6.84 Daniel Aldrich Wando 2009 7.57 Brent Oakes South Pointe 2008 7.50 Matthew Van Laan Lexington 2009 7.06 Travis Burnside Laurens 2009 6.56 Taylor Rozier North Augusta 2009 – Kenny Bryant Goose Creek 2008 7.03 Pitchers Name High School Class MPH Dylan Cole Dorman 2009 86 Michael Roth Riverside 2008 81 Austin Stuart North Augusta 2008 88 Jordan Lyles Hartsville 2008 89 Richard Mounce Blythewood 2008 91 Jarett Miller Easley 2008 84 Gabe Grammer Irmo 2008 86 Gus White Lexington 2008 81 Josh Adams Midland Valley 2008 90 Marty Gantt North Augusta 2008 84 Logan Thomas Pickens 2010 88 Jeremy Long Clover 2008 86 Greg Harrison Hilton Head 2009 86 Daniel Palka Greer 2010 87 Colby Holmes Conway 2009 87 Ben Carlson Mauldin 2009 86 Tyler Wilson Gaffney 2010 91 John Long TL Hanna 2008 86 Drew Cisco Wando 2010 87 Jake Zokan Spring Valley 2009 85 Forrest Koumas Lugoff-Elgin 2010 88 Krishawn Holley Mid Carolina 2010 88 Matt Price Sumter 2008 88 Matthew Pegler Riverside 2009 82 Joseph Moorefield Byrnes 2008 91 Brooks Hall TL Hanna 2009 89 John Michaels Gaffney 2009 81 Gaither Bumgardner Great Falls 2009 80 Adam Westmoreland Brookland-Cayce 2008 87 Kyle Owings Gilbert 2008 81 Justin Trapp Fairfield Central 2009 84 Connor Lewis AC Flora 2010 76 Emilio Pagan JL Mann 2009 83 Travis Burnside Laurens 2009 88 Taylor Rozier North Augusta 2009 84 Pat Dolan Summerville 2008 89 Dre Watts Laurens 2009 86 Justin Norris Ben Lippen 2008 77 Top 25 Pitching Prospects Name High School Class Josh Adams Midland Valley 2008 Travis Burnside Laurens 2009 Drew Cisco Wando 2010 Dylan Cole Dorman 2009 Marty Gantt North Augusta 2008 Greg Harrison Hilton Head 2009 Krishawn Holley Mid Carolina 2010 Colby Holmes Conway 2009 Forrest Koumas Lugoff-Elgin 2010 Michael Roth Riverside 2008 Jordan Lyles Hartsville 2008 Joseph Moorefield Byrnes 2008 Richard Mounce Blythewood 2008 Daniel Palka Greer 2010 Matt Price Sumter 2008 Brooks Hall TL Hanna 2009 Tyler Wilson Gaffney 2010 Austin Stuart North Augusta 2008 Jake Zokan Spring Valley 2009 Adam Westmoreland Brookland-Cayce 2008 Logan Thomas Pickens 2010 Dre Watts Laurens 2009 Matthew Pegler Riverside 2009 Jeremy Long Clover 2008 Note: This is a listing, not a ranking. Players named are being graded on their performance at DP’s Pro Day, combined with previous viewings. Top 5 Catching Prospects Name High School Class Mac Doyle Conway 2008 Jeffrey Campbell Boiling Springs 2008 Dylan Cole Dorman 2009 Paul Nitto JL Mann 2009 John Michaels Gaffney 2009 Note: This is a listing, not a ranking. Players named are being graded on their performance at DP’s Pro Day, combined with previous viewings. Top 10 Infield Actions (2B, 3B, SS) Name High School Class Carey Rowland Liberty 2008 Logan Thomas Pickens 2010 Justin Trapp Fairfield Central 2009 Will Callaway Eastside 2008 Chris Owings Gilbert 2009 Dustin Morris Landrum 2009 Jake Koenig Greenville 2008 Cody McElhaney Midland Valley 2008 Tori Patterson Laurens 2010 Michael Dangerfield Berkeley 2008 Note: This is a listing, not a ranking. Players named are being graded on their performance at DP’s Pro Day, combined with previous viewings. Top 10 Infield Arms Name High School Class Logan Thomas Pickens 2010 David Greene Richland Northeast 2008 John Long TL Hanna 2008 Brooks Hall TL Hanna 2009 Chris Owings Gilbert 2009 Cody McElhaney Midland Valley 2008 Carey Rowland Liberty 2008 Rob Harding Spring Valley 2008 Connor Lewis AC Flora 2010 Justin Trapp Fairfield Central 2009 Note: This is …

BLWS Qualifier V

By: Nick Nickles-January 17, 2008 On a blistery cold night in Laurens, the Dorman big league squad hooked up with the Laurens big league team in hopes of getting in a game with worse weather imminent for the upstate area throughout the rest of the week. Temperatures at game time were in the upper-30’s and by night’s end the frost was forming on the grass across the playing surface. DP was there to take in the action, and the better players shined regardless of the numbing conditions. Dorman continued their thrashing of pitching by throwing up twelve runs in six innings, and any high school that doesn’t have a solid arm should be prepared to score a lot of runs to keep up with this Dorman team in 2008. Prospect Info: Dorman Mariners Dylan Cole-Junior, RHP/C: Cole (right) worked his fastball in the 85-87 range and was very consistent in delivering strikes on the night. His curveball was 69-71 range with an occasional change at 71. His breaking pitch had some loop. It was slightly above average and yielded some good results. Cole is more of a max-effort guy. His fastball can be a little flat at times, but his off-speed pitches keep the hitters in check. He controlled his curveball very well tonight, and could throw it for a strike at anytime. Cole is a stout-bodied kid, and carries a bulldog approach to the bump. Cole has a great offense to fall back on this season, and his approach is aggressive and he’s attacking the opponent’s line-up. Tyler Crocker-Freshman, C: The youngster is not out of place on offense or defense. Crocker looks good at the plate and has a solid approach. He worked counts in his favor and delivered results tonight with quality at bats. Crocker has a good arm from behind the dish and he did a good job handling the pitchers on the night. Crocker is a definite guy to watch over the next couple of seasons. T.J. Young-Junior, INF: Young continues to solidify his game. He has a nice approach at the plate and he attacked the middle of the field on this night barreling a couple of balls to centerfield. He fought off some good pitches and battled until he got something of his liking or walked. He is very patient hitter and doesn’t get himself out by taking chances. He understands the importance of getting on base and when to take a pitch in a count. Young plays the game the right way and it’s starting to show with positive results. Aaron Everette-Junior, OF: Batting in the eight-spot in the line-up for Dorman, Everette elevated a fastball to left that came very close to leaving the ballpark. It’s guys like Everette that make this team special offensively because, from top to bottom, they can all make some noise in the batters box. Competition is great, and he can provide that for players hitting in front of him if they have a lapse in production during the season. Everette is a part of a solid group of juniors at Dorman. Hunter Cole-Freshman, RHP/SS: The freshman was 80-82 with the fastball tonight and threw a late breaking curveball at 68-71 with a sharp break. Cole has good stuff and projects very well on the mound. His fastballs have some good riding action to right-handed hitters. Cole was pitching and getting strikeouts by mixing it up. Cole is a special player in the making. Prospect Info: Laurens Devil Rays Allen Staton-Freshman, SS/2B: The freshmen will see some playing time on the Varsity at Laurens High. Staton has plenty of arm strength to deliver the ball to first base from short, but will play second base with Tori Patterson having earned the rights to protect the six-hole. Staton has some juice in the stick and quick hands for a ninth grader. His actions in the field need a little spring-cleaning, and Coach Dale Nelson will have him squared away fundamentally before the regular season begins. Nelson’s track record with his players indicates they tend to grow up quickly and produce. Kyle Waters-Unsigned Senior, C: The senior does a good job behind the plate and can handle a pitching staff. He blocks balls and receives the baseball well and can throw a little bit. Waters also had a hit in this game and he does a nice job going backside with pitches. He needs to improve more offensively during his senior campaign but does have a decent hack. Waters can be a serviceable addition to a college baseball roster after high school. Travis Burnside-Junior, OF/RHP: Burnside (left) led off the game with a laser to right-center. Burnside brings an athletic x-factor characteristic into his game. He can be the difference on any given night for his club. The question for Burnside is whether his best contributions are going to be in the outfield or on the mound in the future. It is difficult to determine at this point, mainly because Burnside is a plus runner and plays an above average centerfield. Burnside is a legit two-way player at the collegiate level, and will continue to get pro attention over the next two years of high school. Note: These games are Big League qualifying teams playing for an opportunity to be selected for an all-district team, and have no connection with high schools or with the SCHSL. .

Pre-Season Rankings: SCISAA

-Overall- Rank Team 1 Augusta Christian 2 Ben Lippen 3 Laurence-Manning 4 Laurens Academy 5 Robert E. Lee 6 Hammond 7 Northwood 8 Wilson Hall 9 Heathwood Hall 10 Dorchester Academy 11 First Baptist 12 Porter Gaud 13 Richard Winn 14 Carolina Academy 15 WW King Player of the Year: Tyler Jackson-Robert E. Lee Pitche… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Power Rankings

-2008 Pre-season Power Rankings- Overall Rank Team 1 North Augusta 2 Riverside 3 Dorman 4 Sumter 5 Laurens 6 Wando 7 Hartsville 8 AC Flora 9… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

At least look the part!

At least look the part! Diamond Prospects is often praised, or criticized, for our honesty on certain baseball topics…today we introduce an excerpt from Perfect Games scout David Rawnsley. While on his soapbox, Rawnsley touches on some subjects that echo that of most college and pro evaluators: These are all pretty basic things that apply pretty much across the board when you’re going on a baseball field, especially when you’re going to be evaluated by scouts or coaches and we talk about them frequently. But with more than 500 players on hand at a given event, those that abuse the basic rules tend to stand out for some reason. 1. Shave before the Event. Scouts/coaches want players to look young, especially at an Underclass event. Beards translate to “the player is physically mature and not likely to improve as much as another player.” Many coaches and even many private high schools have rules against facial hair anyway (remember the old Cincinnati Reds). You’re a teenager, look like one. 2. Wear your hat properly. Cleveland’s C.C. Sabathia won the Cy Young Award; he can wear his hat off to the side and get away with it. When a 16-year-old does it at a showcase, it says “I have no respect for the game or the people who are watching me, I just care about me.” That goes for backwards, flat bills, etc. as well. 3. Buy a pair of baseball pants that fit properly. Scouts/coaches want to see what your lower half looks like and moves like as part of their evaluation. Wearing baggy pants may be cool with jeans at school but it makes no sense at a baseball event. Also, and this is my own personal peeve (see No. 4 below), absolutely, under no circumstances, put your uniform pants under your heel. You look like an idiot to the people who have watched you; plus, you are ruining a perfectly good pair of pants. 4. Every scout and every coach has something that really annoys them. Don’t tempt it by trying to stand out. Mine is hooking the pants under the spikes. I have a good friend who is a crosschecker with an American League team who will not write an evaluation on a player wearing an earring. Just won’t do it, even if it is a first-round talent. Hats and hustle are popular items to get right or risk being immediately written off. The vast majority of people who make a living in baseball are conservative people who respect the uniform and the proper way to play the game. To them, a player makes himself stand out by doing things right rather than by doing things differently. Don’t risk hitting a particular person’s sore spot by trying to stand out another way. 5. Punctuality means being early. There really is no excuse—and this lies mostly on the parents—for being late to batting practice or registration or games. The excuse is usually, “We got lost trying to find the field,” or “We went to get something to eat and it took longer than we thought.” It happens more than you would think at showcases. Big leaguers usually get to a 7:30 pm game at around 3:30 in the afternoon. That obviously doesn’t apply for a 16-year old at a showcase. But being an hour early enables a player to get physically and mentally prepared to show what he can do on the field. There is also another important consideration. If you, as a player, get bored sitting around at a baseball field waiting for things to happen and would rather show up as late as possible, you have a problem. Baseball is a game of patience and waiting, whether you are a player, scout, coach or fan. .

Pre-Season Rankings: A

2008 Pre-season Team Rankings: A 1: Landrum-Losses up and down the line-up and at the top of the rotation may not allow the Cardinals to waltz through the playoffs again in 2008, but an offense led by Dustin Morris and Zeke Rollins should have Landrum knocking on the door of another ring. 2007 finish: Won State Championship. &n… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Big League Qualifier: Easley

By: Chris Nall-January 9, 2008 Diamond Prospects was in Easley Wednesday night for qualifying action from District 1. Players from Easley, Pickens, Daniel, Westside, Liberty, Wren, Walhalla, Palmetto and Greenville have been divided up among three teams, two of which faced off on this night. Prospect Info: Kilby Lesley-Junior, Easley HS, RHP: Lesley was dominating on this night, striking out six while only allowing one hit. Command and movement is key for Lesley, who showed a low-80’s fastball and a plus breaking ball. Lesley will be a key factor in the Greenwave rotation this year and is a guy to keep your eyes on. Britt Alexander–Limestone Commit, Daniel HS, INF: Alexander continues to improve every time I see him. He has put on some size in the weight room this fall, but it has not impacted his speed. After collecting two hits at the plate, including a double off the centerfield wall, Alexander then made a running catch in deep leftfield to save a double and a diving play at shortstop to save a single. Expect a good senior year from Alexander before he heads to Limestone. Reed Kent–Unsigned Senior, Pickens HS, INF: Kent first caught my attention when he barreled up an outside fast ball for a double into right-center; he had made a quick adjustment after pulling out on the pitch before. He then moved to third where he showed his range on a play in the hole. Kent has a good frame with good actions at the plate, with a good year, could catch some college attention. Carey Rowland–SMC Commit, Liberty HS, INF/RHP: With a 6-1/205-pound frame, it was easy to see why SMC jumped on this guy. Rowland showed good hands and a powerful swing at the plate. He didn’t pitch on this night but will see time on the mound for Liberty this season. Jake Koenig–SMC Commit, Greenville HS, INF: Koenig is a baseball guy, makes the plays in the field, puts the ball in play at the plate and even pitches if you need him to. He committed to SMC early in the fall last season and has showed no signs of slacking off, a good sign for SMC…Greenville will look to Koenig to carry them this year. Logan Thomas–Sophomore, Pickens HS, RHP/INF: Thomas (right) is one of the top guys in the 2010 class, and arguably the top right-handed pitcher. Logan pitched on Tuesday night, so we missed him, but word is that he was dominating. He looked solid at the plate, just missing a ball early in the game to pop out. Thomas is a must follow for all college coaches. Josh Hutto–Unsigned Senior, Easley HS, OF: Hutto shows the actions of a college guy at times. Good frame and strong swing could produce power numbers for Easley this year provided the swing gets leveled out. He barreled one up to left for a double early in the game. Look for Hutto to be a sleeper this year. Jordan Bridges–Junior, Wren HS, C/RHP: Bridges moved from his typical catcher position to pitch and was effective. A solid frame mixed with good arm strength will make for an impact player at Wren and a must follow for colleges. Jonathan Small–Junior, West Oak HS, INF: Small burst onto the radar Wednesday night after barreling up two balls, one of which hit outfield fence. A tall, slender frame projects that with some work in the weight room, he could be a big power guy for West Oak. Solid actions in the field mixed with his ability to hit will mean a follow status. .

Pre-Season Rankings: AA

2008 Pre-season Team Rankings: AA 1: Bishop England-Brison Celek’s potent bat will lead an offense that is rounded out by sophomore’s Alex Abrams and Corey Forrester. Anthony Rowland and Ryan Connolly will be relied on to pick up the big innings for the Bishops if a return trip to the State Championship is … The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

BLWS Qualifier: Riverside, Mauldin, JL Mann

By: Nick Nickles-January 8, 2008 DP headed back over to Eastside High School in anticipation of seeing some of the better uncommitted arms left in the upstate get some work on the mound. This would be the second time most of these pitchers have thrown this year and the third day the hitters have tuned into some live pitching. As always when schools like Mauldin, Riverside, and suddenly J.L. Mann (a new hot bed for talent) get together, plenty of talent is turning over and flipping baseballs around the yard. Prospect Info: Rob Kish-Unsigned senior, Riverside HS, RHP: Kish can pitch. When he mixes up his pitches, working off the fastball, he can be as good as anybody Riverside can run out there on any given day. Kish worked inside and out with the fastball at 83-84 topping out at 85 several times. His breaking ball is a “get me over” variety that Kish used effectively in the 64-67 range and located in great spots. If Kish was ahead, he broke it off the plate, when he was in even counts or behind threw it for a strike. He dropped down to a high to mid-3/4 slot to possibly get some more action on his change-up, and it was quite effective on the night. Kish had it all working tonight and was dialing up strikeouts frequently. By throwing all his pitches for strikes and mixing it up effectively, the Eastside hitters were uncomfortable and over-matched tonight. Kish is from a good program and plays for a respected skipper in Chris Bates who demands a lot out of his players, and would serve as a good pick up for a smaller college looking for a senior arm. Robert Hardaway-Unsigned senior, Mauldin HS, RHP/3B: The senior consistently stays in the 84-85 range with his fastball and projects to have a little more gas in the tank down the road. With a good solid build, Hardaway moves well enough to play a corner infield position as well for his high school. There are several things to like about Hardaway. He features an out-pitch in a slide-piece that he throws in the 74-76 range. The slider was a plus pitch at times tonight. Hardaway has a decent change-piece with some sinking action down and away to right-handed hitters that was consistently 73. Hardaway would be a nice late pick-up for a school looking for pitching. Emilio Pagan-Junior, J.L. Mann HS, RHP/SS: Pagan was 83-85 and topped out at 86 multiple times tonight from a high to mid-3/4 slot. His arm looked fresh on a cool night in January. Pagan had a late breaking 12-6 curveball that was also very good on this night in the 68-70 range. His breaking pitch is going to be effective because of his arm angle and that he gets on top of the ball while his arm is extended away from his body. It gives right-handed hitters an unusual release point with some decent speed in the same slot as the fastball. Pagan may be the most improved underclassmen in the state since last high school season. Pagan has not reached his ceiling at this point and continued improvements seem imminent. Andy Thompson-Unsigned senior, Eastside HS, LHP: The senior worked his fastball 80-81 on the night with good command. He forced contact with the hitters early in counts while mixing in a curveball (66 MPH) and change-up (71 MPH) for strikes. Thompson was effective when he was locating his pitches down in the zone and his change-up had some nice run down and away to right-handers. Thompson could cause some problems for teams in 2008. Chris Cox-Junior, Mauldin HS, LHP: Cox is a crafty lefty. He was crossing his body slightly tonight, and it seemed to hinder his velocity. He corrected the problem toward the end of his outing and he picked up a little more velo. He worked at 80-81, but he has legit movement on his pitches and had a very good curveball going toward the end of his outing. Cox has a long and athletic build at around 6’2” with a good wing span. His curveball had a big arch coming inside to right-handed hitters at 67-68 and it was money tonight. Cox is a guy to watch his progressions into the summer. The life on the fastball again is worth noting. Colby Corn-Junior, Mauldin HS, C/OF: Corn is a guy that is easy to like. He is a smaller player and uses his speed and athleticism to make things happen. Corn was the catcher, lead-off hitter, and even swiped a couple of bases tonight. Corn is a jump-starter for a baseball team and he is a fun guy to watch. Corn is a very versatile player and he has some speed. Corn is a guy to follow. David Donald-Sophomore, J.L. Mann HS, OF: Donald led-off the game with a triple and has only made one out in the two games DP has attended. Donald is drawing walks and showing signs of maturity by not getting himself out and taking what is given. He has gotten almost eerie quiet in the box that is followed by serious bat-speed and laser line drives. Donald is starting to look like a very special player. Jordan Scott-Sophomore, Riverside HS, INF/RHP: Scott swings the bat left-handed and has a sweet swing. He jerked a double in the right-center gap on this night. The sophomore got on the bump and was 76-79 topping out at 80. Scott had some cutting action away and some sink to his fastball in a high-3/4 slot. His curveball was serviceable in the 65-68 range. Scott threw strikes and was effective tonight. Will Leathers-Sophomore, Riverside HS, INF/RHP: Leathers hit again in this viewing, he has good infield actions and stands out as a sophomore. Leathers plays the game the right way and his fundamentals are sharp and well-groomed. He got on the bump and was 78-81 with the fastball and 67-68 with the breaking pitch. …