Fort Myers Standouts Part 1
This past week some of the top teams from the 2021 and 2023 classes from around the country came together in Fort Myers, Florida for the BCS Championships. Below is Part 1 of our breakdown on several players who made an impact during their game from both classes.
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2021 IF Timo Aracena (Florida Hurricanes Platinum 17u)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot, 180 pounds on an athletic frame with a strong lower half. Aracena had a standout game offensively, going 3-for-3 with three hard hit singles and three RBIs. Produced two of his three hits from the left side of the plate which included a line drive into right field and one into left center field. Later on in the game, he laced a ball back up the middle from the right side of the plate. Defensively, he shows an above average arm across the diamond and makes the plays. Switch hitting infielder who makes an impact at the top of the lineup and will be a great add for a program.
2023 MIF/RHP Landen Maroudis (Top Tier Roos American 2023s)
North Carolina State commit. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 165 pounds on a projectable, athletic frame. Maroudis is another player who has impressed our staff this season and can really make an impact all over the field. Offensively, he has quick hands through the zone with a present feel for the barrel, looking to drive in multiple runs with gap-to-gap extra base hits. Very comfortable in the box. Defensively he has an above average arm up the middle, seems to be in the right place at the right time. Made a diving catch up the middle for a big out during the game. On the mound he shows big potential with his frame and a fastball that has been up to 88 mph recently. Very strong follow at the national level.
2021 LHP Dawson Turner (Florida Hurricanes Platinum 17u)
Uncommitted. Extra large, physical, tall frame standing at 6-foot-7, 240 pounds. Coming off a recent injury and fully healthy now, the big left hander shows lots of upside on the mound. Releasing from a high 3/4 arm slot out of a simple windup, he featured a fastball that sat 84-86 mph with late life that challenged right handed hitters in on the hands. Also mixed in a 71-72 mph curveball with 12/6 break that he threw for strikes and kept hitters off balance. Pounded the strike zone. Turner will continue to get stronger each outing and is a big arm worth following closely.
2023 MIF Cade Kurland (Top Tier Roos American 2023s)
Florida commit. Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds on a an athletic frame with above average baseball IQ. Offensively, Kurland has continually shown explosive bat speed at the plate which has translated into multiple hard hit balls up the middle or into the gaps. Top of the order hitter who doesn’t get cheated and takes a smart at-bat. During one of his at-bats he laced a ball back up the middle for a hard single. Above average runner on the base paths who is always looking to take the extra base. Defensively, he has sure hands up the middle with above average range and a strong arm. Will continue to be a strong follow in his class.
2021 LHP Will Parkinson (Top Tier Roos 2021s)
Columbia commit. Currently stands at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds on a taller frame that projects to fill out more. Parkinson has impressed our scouting staff multiple times this summer with his ability to throw a high percentage of strikes while generating lots of swings and misses. During his start he sat 83-85 mph with his fastball working down in the zone while mixing in a 73-74 mph curveball that shows quality shape and depth. Loose, easy working arm with more in the tank. Always ready to take the ball for a start and can carve up the opposing lineup.
2021 IF Isaac Harkins (Canes Georgia 17u Gold)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 5-foot-9, 155 pounds on an athletic, compact frame. Stood out offensively where he drove a ball deep over the left fielder’s head for a standup double. Quick hands through the zone and looks to be an above average runner on the base paths.
