Melbourne Standouts
Earlier this week some of the top organizations from around the state in the 2022-2024 classes came together for a tournament at the Space Coast Complex in Melbourne, Florida. Below are several standouts from multiple grad classes who made an impact while our scouting staff was present.
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2023 RHP Bradley Link (Eagles Baseball Club)
Uncommitted. Lean, athletic frame. Displayed a quick arm as he sat 82-84 mph with his fastball along with a 70-72 mph slider that showed depth, generating multiple swings and misses. Showed an above average feel for his slider and threw it with confidence. Repeatable windup and has become noticeably taller. The frame projects for an uptick in velocity as he continues to fill out.
2022 MIF Edian Espinal (Eagles Baseball Club)
Uncommitted. Compact, athletic frame with a strong lower half. Had a standout game offensively, driving the ball into left-center field and up the middle for base hits. Took the extra bases on an overthrow as well. The switch hitter shows loose, quick hands from the left side with present bat speed from the right. Smooth defender up the middle with a quick transfer and release.
2024 MIF EJ Burns (Canes National)
Uncommitted. Athletic frame with above average actions all over the field. Burns continues to impress every time he steps on the field whether it be on offense, defense, or on the mound. Made back-to-back tough plays up the middle, including one deep in the SS hole on a diving play with an accurate throw to 1st. Always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Offensively, he takes a smart at-bat and consistently finds a way on base. Very strong follow.
2023 IF/RHP Hayden Gustavson (Eagles Baseball Club)
Uncommitted. Present strength on an athletic frame. Roped a ball into the left-center field gap for an RBI single during one of his at-bats. Drives the ball with intent with quick hands from the right side of the plate. Mid 80s on the bump as well. Can make an impact in multiple ways throughout the lineup.
2020 LHP Alexander Ayala (Prospect Developmental Baseball)
Florida Southwestern commit. Loose, projectable, athletic frame. Was impressive during his time on the mound where he pounded the strike zone and racked up multiple strikeouts. Repeatable delivery with a big leg kick. Sat 89-90 mph with his fastball while mixing in a 75-76 mph curveball with tighter spin and depth. Pitches with high intensity, more in the tank.
2022 IF Rafael Betancourt Jr. (FTB Tucci)
South Florida commit. Loose, athletic frame that projects for additional power as he continues to fill out. Laced a ball back up the middle for a two-run single from the right side (switch hitter) during one of his at-bats. Shows quick hands in the box with above average instincts. Strong follow.
2022 OF Roman Anthony (Eagles Baseball Club)
Ole Miss commit. Lots of projection for big power in his lean, athletic frame. Easy bat speed from the left side of the plate that finds the barrel often. During one of his at-bats he crushed a ball deep over the left-center field wall for a no-doubter home run. Very high ceiling and a strong follow nationally.
