Quick Hits:
Dalton Rogers (LHP, Southern Miss, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 8/1
Dalton Rogers took the bump for Cotuit on a number of occasions down the stretch, and the Southeastern Louisiana transfer provided a lot of challenges for opposing bats. Rogers strides well and works from a high 3Q armslot, with his smaller stature and arm angle creating a lower release point with a demonstrated ability to get on top of his four seam fastball. That fastball sits 89-92 MPH, and features solid spin and above average carry that flashes plus. His primary secondary is a low spin high 70s slider that Rogers has strong feel for, generating decent depth and slurvy shape. There's a low 80s change that was worked in later in the outing, which has shape and movement very similar to the four seam. This pitch has potential to play up beyond its stuff, and could be an out pitch with pro development. Overall, command has wavered for Rogers in college, but the stuff and physical attributes are very intriguing and could get Rogers into 3rd-4th round discussions with a strong spring at Southern Miss.
Jace Bohrofen (OF, Arkansas, 2023) - #10 in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 8/1, 8/2
The stalwart in the Falmouth lineup over the entire summer, Jace Bohrofen brings a strong combination of plate discipline and power to the table. While there are occasional struggles with chasing low breaking balls, Bohrofen generally sees spin well. He is capable of covering the zone vertically and laterally, and has feel for the barrel on both fastballs and secondary offerings. A top performer on the Cape overall, and in rarified air amongst 2023s with both AA hit and game power tools, Bohrofen is hoping to build off his productive Cape stint and be an impact bat in the middle of the Razorbacks' lineup.
Anthony Hall (OF, Oregon, 2022) - #39 in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 8/1, 8/2
Anthony Hall was a fixture hitting behind Jace Bohrofen for Falmouth, and really showed an aptitude for making loud elevated contact all over the yard. The Oregon Ducks' star outfielder brings plenty of physicality to the plate, and can drop the hands and really drive fastballs and offspeed stuff without getting too long with his swing path. There were some struggles with breaking stuff away that would get Hall to two strikes quickly, but he proved more than capable at battling and fouling off pitches to work his way back into even and favorable counts. As he adds more size to his 6-3, 205 lbs. frame, Hall probably will find himself entrenched in a corner OF spot--but he has shown the offensive tools required to play there everyday.
Brayden Taylor (2B/3B, TCU, 2023) - #29 in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 8/1, 8/2
TCU's Brayden Taylor handled himself very well against the older and stiffer competition on the Cape this summer for Falmouth. Taylor has a short, simple swing from the left side with good upper body rotation and whippy bat speed. He proved very apt at making loud line drive and fly ball contact to his pullside, and with room to add strength to a lean frame Taylor will soon be turning some of those deep fly balls into home runs. Taylor shows a keen eye at the plate, but was wont to expand his zone in favorable counts. At third, Taylor showed good range to his right and smooth actions, and handled himself well at his secondary position of second base. A well rounded toolsy infielder, Taylor is positioning himself as a top college follow in the Texas area for the 2023 draft class.
Trey Dombroski (LHP, Monmouth, 2022) - #13 in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 8/7
Trey Dombroski's arsenal is solid all around. His fastball sits in the high 80s and will touch 91, with good carry on the four seam and above average tail on the two seam. The main secondary to lefties is a mid to high 70s curveball that has above average sweeping movement, and a changeup at 78-81 MPH with good fade is served up to righties often. So how does this package get a sub 1.00 ERA with a 45/2 K/BB rate in Cape action? Command. Dombroski commands all of these pitches on the edges of the zone with mechanical ease, and mixes them well enough to keep hitters from sitting on anything. The burly 6-5 lefty from Monmouth isn't a sexy selection, but continued performance and plus command will be hard to ignore by Round 3.
Max Rajcic (RHP, UCLA, 2022) - #41 in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/24, 7/31
The closer for UCLA throughout the 2021 campaign, Max Rajcic worked exclusively as a starter on the Cape this summer. He sits 90-93 MPH with his fastball, and will touch 94 on a few occasions. The carry and shape of the pitch is above average, though it is dependent on spin and velocity to give it the life that separates this heater from more generic fastballs. The main out pitch that Rajcic relies on is a power curve that sits in the low 80s. The shape and depth of it often shows plus, and plays to that plus potential when commanded to its spots. A changeup will be sprinkled in at 82-84, with intermittent feel and some firmness. Rajcic does sell the arm well, and flashes strong depth on the cambio from time to time. Mechanically, Racjic has a long arm that helps create deception but requires precise timing and harmony with his upper and lower half. Will struggle with command from time to time, but has an athletic delivery and should grow into more consistency. Overall, the fastball/curve combo and starter traits possessed by Rajcic have positioned himself in the back end of the top 100 in the 2022 draft, and he could certainly move up with a strong spring as a member of UCLA's weekend rotation.
Tanner Schobel (SS, Virginia Tech, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/30, 8/6, 8/8, 8/10
A strong run producer as the starting shortstop for the Virginia Tech Hokies, Tanner Schobel started to see more regular playing time for Bourne with the departure of Braylen Wimmer. At the plate, he showed good pitch recognition and a strong plan of attack, with whippy bat speed and a swing plane that generated a lot of deep elevated contact. It's a smaller package, but Schobel has the swing and room on his frame to project for average raw power that he will max out in game. Defensively, most of his time on the Cape was at the keystone, but he has the range, actions and arm strength to play at shortstop. Put the entire package together, and Schobel could really shoot up 2022 draft boards as a versatile middle infielder that possesses a solidly average combination of hit and power.
Jim Jarvis (SS, Alabama, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/12, 7/16, 7/24, 7/25, 7/27, 8/2
Coming off a solid but virtually powerless year as Alabama's starting shortstop, Jim Jarvis served as a reliable up the middle defender that started hitting for power in the second half of the Gatemen's season. He was able to backspin more batted balls and moved into the 2 spot for Wareham, and might be the rare player that has game power which exceeds his raw power. Louder exit velocities this spring would probably move him into the 3rd-4th round range, possesses an average hit tool, fringe average power, and solid average defense at both middle infield positions.
Joe Lampe (CF, Arizona State, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/18, 7/30, 8/6, 8/8, 8/10
Joe Lampe lost his leadoff spot to the emerging Christian Knapczyk after some early struggles at Bourne, but righted the ship and started seeing some of his grounders find holes. Lampe's approach is almost entirely geared towards high hit probability batted balls, and he possesses 70 grade speed to max that out. The carrying tool is defense; Lampe is a plus defender in center field with premier reads and smooth, gliding actions. An old school defense first CF, Lampe seems ticketed for everyday play at the bottom of an AL lineup.
Kellum Clark (1B, Mississippi State, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/12, 7/16, 7/24, 7/25, 7/27, 8/2
Kellum Clark has loud raw power that rivals some of the top run producers on the Cape, but struggled to elevate the ball enough in game to get anything more than gappers. He still managed to get on-base at a fairly high clip, and could move into the 5th round or higher with a power breakout at Mississippi State in the spring.
Luke Gold (1B/2B, Boston College, 2022) - #39 in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/12, 7/18
Luke Gold has great spin recognition, plus bat speed, and an ability to elevate the ball, which gives him a solidly above average combo of hit and game power as the foundation for his profile. He was DH-ing in my looks, though reports on his infield defense mention that he looked stiff in the field. Would really lock himself into the 2nd round of the Draft with improved defensive play at the keystone for BC this spring.
Brett Roberts (3B/OF, Florida State, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/18, 8/1, 8/6, 8/8
Brett Roberts is a very athletic player with a swing that seems to prioritize power over contact, but does show an ability to take what the pitcher gives him and serve balls into the outfield. Didn't really get to see much of him in the infield, but he did pass the smell test at third base towards the end of the season. Exciting transfer for Florida State this spring if he can put all of his tools together.
Jordan Beck (OF, Tennessee, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/23, 7/31, 8/6, 8/7
Jordan Beck had a weird summer at Harwich, where his power dissipated and strikeout rate jumped up--yet he was still an overall productive offensive player for the Mariners. Most of this is attributable to Beck's plus athleticism; he's a strong defender in center with plus arm strength and loud raw power in batting practice. In game situations, there's a lot of ground ball contact and whiffs, but a strong eye and good speed helped him get on base at a very healthy .377 clip. Teams will be keeping an eye on Beck, as increased contact quality would assure him a selection within the first 100 picks of the 2022 draft.
Alex Freeland (2B/SS, UCF, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/24, 8/7, 8/10
A highly coveted prep prospect in the 2020 draft class, Freeland had a strong first year at UCF and hoped to build on that campaign at Brewster. Freeland certainly showcased an advanced approach for a freshman, and demonstrated an ability to play both middle infield positions well. Where he lacked was in the power department; an area where he underwhelmed in AAC play was exacerbated with a wood bat and tougher pitching. His defense and on base skills will be coveted by teams in the 2022 draft, but his most attractive attribute is age. Freeland's 21st birthday is right before the cutoff date for draft eligible college players, which boosts a solid if imbalanced package of tools into 3rd round consideration.
Josh Rivera (SS, Florida, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/17, 7/27, 7/31
Coming off a middling 2nd year at Florida, Josh Rivera tried to build some positive momentum on the Cape this summer. While Rivera still has the quick wrists and whippy bat speed from his prep days, a loopy swing path wreaked havoc on his contact quality at Chatham. The prospect pedigree, lean frame and defensive prowess at shortstop should ensure that Rivera is in consideration for teams no later than the fifth round, but there's a lot of work that will need to be done on his swing mechanics.
Spencer Miles (RHP, Missouri, 2022) - NR in Prospects Live CCBL Top 50
Dates Seen: 7/12
Spencer Miles came off a disappointing spring at Missouri where he struggled to miss bats, but on the Cape he was able to unlock the swing and miss potential with his arsenal and carved up hitters in his six summer starts. Miles works a lively four-seam fastball that sits 92-95 and features above average carry and run. The out pitch at present is a bendy curveball in the mid 70s that showed plus throughout the outing that I saw, primarily through Miles' ability to command it to each of the lower corners of the plate for strikes. He also showed a slurvy variation of the curve, manipulating the pitch to get more lateral break at the expense of its depth. Later in the outing he flashed a change with late drop, and will certainly look to develop it more this spring. An older arm that is starting to realize the strikeout potential of his stuff, Miles could vault into top three round discussions with strong spring in the SEC.