Amateur Baseball Report scouts were out watching the USSSA 18u Fall Classic and 16u Fall Showdown in Kansas City, MO in September. The ABR Scouted tournaments gave all players in the event the opportunity to be invited to a 2010 USSSA All-American Games Regional Tryout.
ABR National Scouting Director, Dan Murray, was one of the scouts at the event and had this to say...
"A small turn out of 6 competitive 18u teams provided an excellent opportunity for ABR to scout talent early in the season. These teams provided a lot of talent especially at the younger ages. Our scouts were able to recommend 14 talented players to be invited to the regional tryouts for our USSSA national teams. The event went off without a hitch and ABR was very pleased with the quality of play that was on display. This was an excellent event to start our new season and we look forward to seeing additional teams and players in future USSSA and ABR events."
Below is a list of the players that will be directly invited to next year's regional tryout.
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18u Tournament Recap
Zach Haller
RHP/C-smooth delivery/low 80’s/throws lots of K’s/shows a good breaking ball and a ch-up on occasion. Ave. catcher with slow pop times 2.27-2.3, weak hitter. Projects as a pitcher.
Louis F. Silverio
CF-good body, only 15 years old. Son of ex-major leaguer and ex-major league coach. Showed an excellent arm and good speed from home to home on an inside the park homerun. A lot of talent in this young ballplayer.
Adam Teater
L/R, 2B-showed good speed and is still young at 16 years old.
Michael Yeager
R/R, C-plays hard, good blocker with a good arm. 2.10 pop time.
Josh Lansangan
P-good arm, plus CB, good command.
Mack Preston
LHH, showed a good compact swing, nice looking OF.
Brett Bray
1B- 16 years old, big, strong body, LHH, good pop
Michael Baker
Good speed, plays hard, aggressive, MIF and OF.
Ethan Smith
SS-r/r-good arm, plus runner, good range.
Kevin Gallagher
P-sidearm, ¾. Throws strikes and shows a good breaking ball. R/R.
Jared Patton
Good looking hitter that projects well, quick bat with room to improve. He catches also.
Bryce Bentley
RHP-Good body, tall and lanky, loose arm with good movement.
Austin Stubbs
Positions: 1B,OF
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16u Tournament Recap
Timothy Collins - Oak Grove, MO
RHP: Good control of all pitches, loose arm.
Zachary Morgan - Independence, MO (USSSA 14u Second Team All-American, right)
C/P: Good arm, good actions behind the plate, swings bat well.
Quinton Baldwin - St. Joseph, MO
C: Good arm, good swing with a lot of pop.
Conner Matson - Oak Grove, MO
RHP: Good arm, good body, good command of zone & pitches.
Levi Harmon - Oak Grove, MO
CF: Good runner, swings the bat well, good body.