CBU Summer 2023 Tryouts Standouts Part 3

From December January 6th-8th, CBU held their Summer 2023 Tryouts which took place at the 5-Plex Complex in Fort Myers, FL. Over the three-day stretch players went through a pro-style workout and game action (with bullpens occurring earlier in the week) With over 350 players in attendance ranging from the 2024-2027 classes, there was tons of talent all over the field. 

Below is Part 3 of the standouts highlighted from the event that made an impact on our scouting staff and will be strong follows moving forward as we head into the spring season. Part 2 is HERE

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2024s

2024 MIF Cayden Hessemyer (Steinbrenner HS, FL)

Uncommitted. Athletic frame and looks to have become more physical throughout which has translated in multiple ways. Above average bat speed from the right side of the plate, driving the ball with intent all over the field. Registered a top exit velocity of 98 mph. This was seen in game action as well when he roped a ball into left-center field for a double. Clocked in at 6.78 seconds for his 60 yard dash time. Topped out at 87 mph on his throws across the diamond. Strong follow.

2024 OF Cole Cleveland (Calvary Christian, FL)

FIU commit. Athletic frame with present strength throughout, still room to fill out. Loose, quick hands from the left side of the plate that allow him to work gap-to-gap. Creates hard contact. Registered a top exit velocity of 101 mph. Clocked in at 6.52 seconds for his 60 yard dash time. Displayed an accurate arm from right field during defensive drills, topping out at 86 mph on his throws. Strong follow. 

2024 OF Zane Pestalozzi (Jesuit HS, FL)

Campbell University commit. Physical frame with above average athleticism. Displayed loose, fast hands during his batting practice rounds from the right side which resulted in plenty of hard hit line drives. Stays quick and direct to the ball. Put a good swing on the last pitch of his batting practice round, sending one way over the left field wall with a top exit velocity of 103 mph. Strong follow.

2024 RHP Aden Knowles (Jesuit HS, FL)

NC State commit. Long, projectable frame and will continue to fill out. Continues to be a strong follow and shows plenty of upside. Featured a fastball that sat 87-89 mph while mixing in a hard 77-78 mph slider and a changeup at 80-81 mph. Generated multiple swings and misses. More to come. 

2024 IF Will Kramer (Gulf Coast HS, FL)

Uncommitted. Lean frame, more physicality to come. Stood out offensively from the right side of the plate where he produced lots of hard line drives back up the middle and into left-center field during his batting practice rounds. Registered a top exit velocity of 93 mph. Clocked in at 6.84 seconds for his 60 yard dash time. Strong follow. 

2025s

2025 C Everett Marshall (Pompano HS, FL)

Uncommitted. Athletic, physical frame. Fast, strong hands through the zone from the right side offensively. Impressed during his batting practice rounds where he not only drove the ball with intent for loud, hard contact, but drove a ball over the left field wall and up into the trees. Registered a top exit velocity of 101 mph. Strong arm from behind the plate with a best pop time of 1.94 seconds. 

2025 RHP Nelson Martinez (Miami Christian, FL)

Uncommitted. Tall, long frame that projects. Plenty of upside. During his bullpen he sat between 86-87 mph with his fastball. Easy delivery and stays balanced throughout. Some feel for the offspeed stuff. Expect a noticeable jump in the near future. Strong follow.

2025 C/OF Grayson Carpenter (Bishop Verot HS, FL)

Uncommitted. Athletic frame with some present strength throughout. Stood out offensively with a couple loud rounds of batting practice, driving the ball deep into the gaps from the right side. Registered a top exit velocity of 92 mph. Topped out at 83 mph on his throws from the outfield. Strong follow. 

2025 INF David Pina (Gaither HS, FL)

Uncommitted. Present strength throughout. Had himself a really strong couple rounds of batting practice registering a top exit velocity of 99 mph while showing gap-to-gap power. Also clocked in at 6.96 seconds for his 60 yard dash time. Strong follow. 

2026s

2026 OF/RHP Mills Carrillo (Wesley Chapel HS, FL)

Recent Texas commit. One of the top 2026s in his class nationally as he possesses big time arm strength. This was seen when topped out at an impressive 94 mph from right field during defensive drills as his throws were accurate and had plenty of carry. Also ran his fastball up to 90 mph on the mound with run. Ball really jumps out of his hand. Present bat speed from the right side, drives the ball back up the middle consistently. Registered a top exit velocity of 90 mph. Very strong follow. 

2026 RHP Anders Malmberg (Berkeley Prep, FL)

Uncommitted. Long limbs and a projectable frame with much more in the tank. Lots to like moving forward, especially as he continues to fill out. Quick arm with a fastball that sat 75-76 mph during his bullpen. Look for multiple upticks throughout the next year. Strong follow. 

2026 OF/LHP OB Osceola III (Community School of Naples, FL)

Uncommitted. Tall frame that projects and will continue to become more physical. Displays loose, fast hands that consistently found the barrel from the right side during batting practice. Produced plenty of hard line drives all over the field. Loose, quick arm on the mound that pitches in the low 80s. Multiple jumps in his overall game coming. Strong follow. 

2026 RHP/IF George Cook (Berkeley Prep, FL)

Uncommitted. Athletic, projectable frame. Very strong follow as he ran his fastball up to 85 mph during his outing while mixing in an above average slider at 70-71 mph. Fast arm with present athleticism. Up to 89 mph on his throws across the diamond. Offensively he showed quick hands and drove a ball to left field for a single during game action. Registered a top exit velocity of 93 mph.

2027s

2027 C Bryce Besece (N/A, FL)

Big, strong frame for his age. Stood out offensively as he put on a couple of impressive rounds of batting practice from the left side, driving the ball deep into the gaps. Power potential. 

2027 OF Max Pliske (N/A, FL)

Tall, lean frame that will continue to become more physical. Showed off present power from the right side during his batting practice rounds as he laced a couple pitches off the left field wall. Registered a top exit velocity of 94 mph. Strong follow.