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The Perfect Game 2009 Sunshine Northeast Showcase was
well attended by coaches from a number of northeast programs, as well as a few big-name programs from outside the region.
The talent on the field was a bit uneven, and while a good chunk of the players should get a shot at college ball, the number
of players currently projecting to the pro ranks was limited. Here are my Top 5 performers from the event -- a “Note”
is included with each player, highlighting some aspect of his performance as relates to this event. “(2011)” designation indicates the player
isn’t draft eligible until 2011:
- Robert
DeCosmo, RHP, Cathedral HS (MA) (2011): Already sitting upper-80s with his fastball; could see velocity spike as
he continues to develop and to firm-up his physique. Mid-70s downer curve with good arm action. Throws with some effort. Workhouse
build with potential power arsenal -- could be impact arm in '11 draft class.
- TJ Pecoraro, RHP/SS, Half Hollow Hills West HS (NY): Vanderbilt
commit with slight frame (6-0/160) but plus arm speed producing upper-80s to low-90s velocity with his fastball and good life.
Adds a mid-70s slider with tilt that flashes above-average late bite and a decent feel for a rudimentary low-70s change-up
with good arm speed and some depth.
- TJ Jann, RHP/SS, Westford HS (MA): Nice frame (6-4/190) with mid- to upper-80s velocity that should
be upper-80s to low-90s once his mechanics clean-up some -- perhaps more as he fills-in. Mixes in a mid- to upper-70s breaking
ball with some depth and shows solid control. Decent actions in the field with strong arm but projects better off the mound
right now. Penn State commit.
- Ryan
Pennell, LHP, Rye Neck HS (NY): Popped on many radars after 21-strikeout no-hitter this past spring. Elon commit
is currently upper-80s with a straightish fastball and low-70s with soft curveball. Projection is there for a jump in stuff
and strength moving towards draft day (6-4/190 with good athleticism). If everything hasn't clicked by then, solid follow
for 2013 class.
- Christopher
Gili, SS/OF, Eastport South Manor HS (NY): Athletic actions in the field and good footwork around the bag. Compact
swing with good leverage at contact -- shows surprising pop with wood for size (6-0/160). Solid approach at the plate and
ability to square-up with some frequency. Wasn't particularly tested by pitching, but good showing on weekend. Could develop
into pro prospect at Austin Peay.
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