Baumeister Ks 13, Bolles Moves to 17-3 with Victory Over Episcopal
In last night’s matchup the visiting Bolles Bulldogs took on the Episcopal Eagles in a rivalry game that featured two of the top teams from the north Florida area. The Bulldogs would end up victorious though as 2021 RHP Jackson Baumeister again dominated the opposing lineup all the way into the 6th inning and on their way to a 5-1 win.
Baumeister was ready from the jump as the Florida State commit went right after the Eagles lineup. Featured a fastball early on at 92-93 mph, but ticked up in the 2nd and 3rd innings, including ending the 2nd with a strikeout on a 95 mph fastball. Also mixed in an 82-83 mph changeup along with a 74-76 mph curveball that he threw for plenty of strikes, showing 12/6 break. In 5.1 innings of work Baumeister struck out 13, scattered three hits, walked two, and allowed only a lone run.
After Baumeister exited, 2024 RHP Chayce Kieck came in for relief and was not only able to get out of a jam he came into, but shut down the Eagles lineup in the final 1.2 innings, striking out two. The uncommitted righty sat 82-84 mph with his fastball, touching 85 along with a slurvy slider at 70-71 mph.
Offensively for the Bulldogs, 2021 OF Jackson Mayo (USF commit) and 2022 IF Tanner Zellem (Tennessee commit) lead the way as both players produced key run scoring hits. Mayo would go 2-for-5 with a double, RBI while Zellem went 1-for-2 with 2 RBIs. Uncommitted 2022 IF Luke Cashwell also chipped in with a double late in the game.
For the opposing side, 2021 LHP Dillion Haines took the loss for the Eagles, but allowed only a single run in his 5 innings of work while striking out 9. The Stetson commit featured a fastball that sat 89-91 mph, touching 92 along with a 75-77 mph curveball with hard break.
With the win the Bulldogs moved to 17-3 while the Episcopal Eagles fell to 13-4.
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Top Performers
2021 RHP Jackson Baumeister (Bolles HS, FL)
Florida State commit. Baumeister continued to show why he is one of the top draft follows nationally as he yet again shut down an opposing lineup with 13 strikeouts. Repeats well, stays poised, and stays in line on his delivery. Featured a fastball that sat 91-93 mph for most of the night, reaching back and touching 94, 95 when he needed it. Also mixed in an 82-83 mph changeup and 74-76 mph curveball that he showed an above average feel for, throwing it for strikes with a 12/6 break. Baumeister has all the makings of a starter at the next level and will be a strong follow leading up to July.
2021 OF Jackson Mayo (Bolles HS, FL)
USF commit. Athletic frame with a strong lower half. Above average bat speed from the left side and utilizes his strong lower half to drive the ball gap-to-gap with intent. Delivered two base guys during the game which included an RBI double that was crushed deep into the left-center field gap. Above average runner as well who can turn it onto the next gear rounding the bases.
2024 RHP Chayce Kieck (Bolles HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Lean, projectable frame that projects to fill out, add physicality. Loose, quick arm and works out of a simple windup. Displayed a fastball that sat 82-84 mph, touching 85 with late life along with a slurvy slider at 70-71 mph. Struck out two over 1.2 IP. There’s more in the tank.
2022 IF Tanner Zellem (Bolles HS, FL)
Tennessee commit. Physical frame and can really generate loud, hard contact when he squares it up. Ball really jumps off the bat. Present power especially to the pull side. Went 1-for-2 with a pair of RBIs.
2021 LHP Dillion Haines (Episcopal School of Jacksonville)
Stetson commit. Lean, athletic frame with a very quick arm from the left side. Featured a fastball that sat 89-91 mph along with an above average curveball at 75-77 with hard break. Struck out 9 over 5 innings of work. Held his velocity late into the game.
2022 IF Austin Eppley (Episcopal School of Jacksonville)
Uncommitted. Continued to show offensive potential from the left side of the plate as he laced a ball deep down the left field line for a standup double during one of his at-bats. Eppley stays balanced and trusts his hands, looking to drive the ball into the gaps. Left handed bat that can make an impact at the next level. Strong uncommitted follow.
