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Tournament of Stars presented by MLB
June 23-28,2009 USA Baseball Training Center
Cary, North Carolina

National Tournament of Stars report 1

Players Listed

in no particular order

Kyle VanAlstine

Travis Harrison

Clayton Crum

Reggie Golden

Trevor Williams

Patrick Harrington

AJ Cole

Daniel Camarena

Bryce Harper

Stefan Sebal

Eric Jaffe

Sean Coyle

Matt Duffy

Max Homick

Nicholas Delmonico

Wendell Soto

Matt Lipka

Fabian Roman

Tyler Austin

Eric Snyder

Taylor Morton

Casey Mulholland

Bobby Wahl

Yordy Cabrera

Deandre Smelter

Scott Frazier

Connor Mason

Monterio May

Jimel Judon

Nick Castellanos

Tyler Garrone

Kris Bryant

Christian Lopes

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Tournament of Stars
USA Baseball Training Center
Cary, North Carolina

Hundreds of major league scouts and college coaches roasted in the 95' degree North Carolina sun to evaluate some of the best high school talent in the nation in one of the premier scouting events of the summer. 144 players competed broken down by class: 17- 2009's, 113-2010's, and 14-2011's. As the picture below shows, shade was the premium with many more scouts and coaches (not pictured) taking cover under the overhang on each side of the Brooks Stadium seating bowl.

Below are spotlighted players in no particular order, these are NOT rankings.

10 players per day will be posted over the next several days. Check back often!

Kyle VanAlstine (5) Dixie National Team showed 85-86mph fb velo with 68mhp cb velocity from a lean athletic frame. VanAlstine is a 6'4 175, 2010 RHP from Merrit Island HS in Merrit Island FL.

Travis Harrison (8) Babe Ruth Team showed big time speed and bat speed. Tyler is a 2011 from Tustin HS in Aliso Viejo, CA who posted 6.84 sixty time and showed advanced college level hand strength and bat speed from the right hand side of the batters box. Top level National level talent in the 2011 class.

Clayton Crum (14) NABF Team showed big arm strength flashed 86-90mph fb velo and a nice tight 76-78mph slider. Clayton is a 6'1 190 RHP from Klein HS in Houston Texas. Look for more velocity to come. Athletic actions from a strong frame.

Reggie Golden (14) RBI Team patrolled the outfield showing off 6.75 sixty speed and very good arm strength. Reggie is a 5'10 210 2010 OF from Wetumka HS in Wetumpka AL. In the box Reggie shows very good bat speed with college level strength and power. Tools that should get pro interest next spring.

Trevor Williams (15) Pony Team showed good mound prescence and good velo. On a very hot day, Trevor's command was off a little. Trevor is a 2011 RHP from Rancho Bernardo HS in San Diego, CA. With a 6'3 205 frame and polished mechanics, look for continued increase in velocity.

Patrick Harrington (6) Pony Team catcher 5'9-180 R/R from Kellam HS in Virginia Beach, VA who showed off a hot bat with multi hit games dispite catching 7 innings in Wednesdays game and 9 innings on Thursday in oppresive heat. We have seen Patrick in the 1.85-190 pop time range recently. Overlooked is 7.01 sixty speed and the ability to play in the outfield. Definite two way player with offense. Top level prospect for college and definite pro interest. Gamer!

AJ (Andrew) Cole (11) Dixie Team showed why he will garner heavy pro interest over the next year with a 89-92mph fb with solid life and spotty sink and a nice 78mph cb. With a profile frame at 6'5-190lbs, AJ is a 2010 from Oviedo HS in Winter Springs, FL. Loose and easy with down angle fb and higher velocity projection coming from a clean delivery and a arm that works well , no doubt ,strong pro prospect.

Daniel Camerena (3) USA Stars Team will have the "two way" label attached. On the mound the 6'0-195lb LHP showed 83-86fb velocity with good life, 66cb velocity with depth and solid command. Daniel is a 2011 player from Cathedral Catholic HS in Bonita, CA with a big bat. Daniel put on a show in early bp session with excellent college level power and the ability to use the field. Fast twitch player with 7.18 sixty speed, which should continue to drop. Big hits in the games with ability to run the bases. Top level national prospect in the 2011 class.

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Bryce Harper (16) American Legion Team has been profiled recently in national magazines and media outlets and there was anticipation on seeing Bryce at the event. A 6'3-206 , 2011 C/IF from Las Vegas Nevada. The most experts feel he is the most advanced player in the 2011 class and perhaps the 2010 class also. Bryce posted two sixty time at 7.44 on his first trip and 7.04 on his second attempt. Bryce showed top of the charts hitting ability and power, on a pro scale, in bp and shot a ball 103mph exit velocity off the bat during a game at bat. Big time arm strength behind the plate and in the outfield. Latest scuttle butt has Bryce entering a Comm College in Nevada in the fall the complete GED requirements and plans to be eligible for the 2010 Major League free agent draft.

Stefan Sabol (19) Babe Ruth Team is athletic and posted a very quick 6.72 sixty time, which is very good for any player, but is almost never seen by primary catcher, Stefan also showed very good hand strength and bat speed at the plate. Stefan is a 6'2-203lbs C/OF in the 2010 class from Aliso Niguel HS in Aliso Viejo, CA. Strong catchers frame with more power to come. Did well with wood bat and showed of good arm strength behind the dish.

Eric Jaffe (18) Pony Team A RHP from Bishop O'Dowd HS in Oakland CA, Eric showed good fb with 90mph top velo. On a very hot and humid North Carolina summer day, Eric struggled with the heat and command. Very Athletic frame and more velo to come.

Sean Coyle (1) Babe Ruth Team, secondbaseman from Germantown Academy HS in Chalfont, PA. showed top level hitting and defensive skills. Coyle is a know player who has a brother entering his freshman year at the University of North Carolina this fall, word is Sean could be a Tarheel soon. A lead off type player with 6.63 speed.

Matt Duffy (18) RBI Team anchored third base for the RBI team on Thursday. Matt is a 2009 graduate of Lakewood HS in Long Beach, CA. Matt showed a big bat with good use of the entire field. Hit well in the games.

Max Homick (11) USA Stars Team was one of the best 2011 players at the event. A lean tall fram with room to add muscle, Max had two very solid innings in the games early in the week with mid 80's fb and a delivery that says there's more velo to come. Max swings from the left side and showed good discipline at the plate by drawing a few walks in the games of the week. Max also played a solid first base.

Nicholas Delmonico (16) Dixie Team can swing it from the left side and is very athletic in the box. College level bat speed and has strength to swing wood, showed 7.1 sixty speed, and has a frame that will continue to add strength. Nicholas is a 2011 from Farragut HS in Knoxville, TN. One of the best 2011's at the event.

Wendell Soto (1) NABF Team hit the ball really well in games and bp sessions, with college level power and excellent approach. Wendell showed good speed with a 6.93 sixty time and good range in the field at SS. Ave arm strength and very good range with soft hands and quick feet. Wendell is a 2010 player at Sarasota HS in Sarasota, FL.

Matt Lipka (14) Babe Ruth is a very physical SS/RHP from McKinney HS in Frisco,TX. Matt has a very polished delivery on the mound with upper 80's fb velocity. Matt showed very quick foot speed with 6.62 sixty time. Very good outing on the mound in the game with 6ip's.

Fabian Roman (2) RBI Team, a strong armed RHP with good physical body that should continue to develop. Fabian showed 88-92 mph fb velo and touched 93mph. A 2009 grad from Marist HS in Jersey City, NJ.

Tyler Austin (9) Dixie Team, can swing it and showed college level bat speed and power. Advanced hand strength and balance in the box. A 2010 from Heritage HS in Conyers, GA. Showed good arm strength at third base, and quickness. Tyler posted a 6.81 sixty time and took a shift behind the plate catching showing good blocking skills and solid transfers.

Eric Snyder (12) Babe Ruth Team, a left hand hitting outfielder with a very nice swing. A 2011 from Edison HS in Huntington Beach, CA with tools. Eric posted a 6.7 sixty time and showed very good range in the cf and was 7 for 22 in the games. Exciting 2011.

Taylor Morton (6) NABF Team, RHP shown here hitting, showed big time arm strength with fb rang of 88-92mph. Taylor has a very good pitchers frame and could be in the mid 90's soon. Took two shifts catching and looks solid behind the plate. A 2010 from Bartlett HS in Bartlett, TN. Very exciting 2010 prospect.

Casey Mulholland (7) Pony Team, strong arm RHP with excellent pitchers frame. Showed 88-92mph velocity on his fastball with tight spin on his cb. A 2010 fromn the Pendelton School in Bradenton, FL Casey is very projectable and should be in the mix next June.

Bobby Wahl (9) NABF Team, showed big time projection as a RHP with a 88-92mph fb with good life, 74-77cb with tight spin, 83 slider with advanced look, and 78mph chang up. Clean polished delivery with more velo to come. Easy arm action, look for Bobby to be one of the top pitchers in Virginia for pro traffic. A 2010 at West Springfield HS in Springfield, VA, Wahl has announced intentions to sign with Ole Miss.

Yordy Cabrera (9) American Legion Team lit up th guns and scouts eyes with his 89-94mph fb. Yordy is a 6'3 190 very athletic player with pro upside with the bat and on the mound. Advanced, polished delivery with more velo projected. A 2010 at Lakeland Senior HS in Lakeland FL, it seems a perfect fit for Yordy to be on display in August when the East Coast Pro Showcase rolls into Lakeland. A RH hitter with advanced pro power and advanced college hitting skills. Interestingly, Yordy is listed as a primary infielder but arm strength and frame will have some scouts placing him on the mound and a power bat and 6.78 sixty speed will have others placing him as a positional player. Looks like some team will pay to make that decision next June.

Deandre Smelter (19) USA Stars Team is another draftable two way player who will keep scouts talking about his true position on the field. Deandre is a 2010 from Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, GA. A 6'3 210 athletic player who posted a 6.65 sixty time and swung the ball very well. From the RH side he showed college power with wood and the strength to swing it. Simple and quick to the ball , he should be lethal with metal. Primary RHP, Deandre has a strong physical delivery with pro level arm speed. Ave ml fb, 90-93mph with solid life but he did struggle with command walking 5 in 1.2 ip's. Top round draft projection.

Scott Frazier (4) AABC National Team lit is up on the mound with 88-92mph fb, 70cb and 76ch. Scott is a 6'6 205 2010 from Upland HS in Upland, CA. Listed as a primary OF, his arm strength and frame will have many wanting to see Scott stay on the mound. A 7.12 sixty runner and showed very good arm strength in left field. Two outings on the mound with 2 k's in 1ip the first time out and has his fb catching too much of the middle of the plate in the second outing giving up a few run off 5 hits.

Connor Mason (6) Dixie Team third baseman with a big bat. A 2010 primary RHP who is home schooled in Suwanee, GA, Connor can bring it on the mound and swing it at the plate. Struck out 4 in 3 ip's in his first outing and 1 run in 2.1 ips' his second. Showed 86-90fb with good command, 70-73cb with nice angles, and 79mph change up. Smooth swing in the box and college level power. Strong two way player.

Monterio May (1) RBI Team showed toughness on the mound. Not the hardest thrower at 80-82fb but he has deception. Billy Wagner type delivery, Monterio will be tough on LH hitters due to his ability to hide the ball. Hitters get a very late look at the ball and with a little boost in velo, he should be very interesting at the college level. A 2010 6'0-175lbs LHP from Luverne HS in Grady, AL, Monterio is that "LH scrapper" so many teams need.

Jimel Judon (16) NABF Team, as far as being physical, Jimel Judon is a 2010 switch hitting 1B/RF from Myrtle Attendence Center in Myrtle, MS. is your man. Imposing in the box with big power and more to come. Lots of lift in his swing and just starting to figure it out, look for Jimel to have light pole power before it is over. Jimel has effective arm strength and posted a 7.34 sixty time. Developing and has the size and strength that pro scouts like to see.

Nick Castellonas (18) USA Stars Team is athletic and can sing it. The 6'4-200lbs infielder showed big time hitting skills with pro level power and impact hitting ability. Nick is a 2010 from Archbishop McCarthy in Davie, Fl with huge upside. Definite pro interest with quick feet, posted a 6.87 sixty time, and plus arms strength at SS and 3B. Good game ab's with wood, heavy scout traffic.

Tyler Garrone (2) Pony Team patrolled center field in most of the games for the Pony Team showing off 7.06 sixty speed and very good reads off the bat. Excellent range to each gap from a 2010 player from Kiski Area HS in Leechburg, PA. A RH hitter with solid bat speed and good hand strength. One of the better OF in the state of PA.

Kris Bryant (21) American Legion Team is a very athletic 6'5- 200lbs OF from Bonanza HS in Las Vegas, NV. Kris showed 7.01 sixty speed from a frame that will continue to add strength. In bp Kris showed big time power and advanced hitting tools, however, wood bat and high velocity pitching held him back a little in the games. Scouts will like the tools and another reason to stay a few days in Las Vegas when in to evaluate Bryce Harper. Toolsy with big upside, definite June interest.

Christian Lopes (13) Babe Ruth Team can do a lot. Hits for power and form, runs well, and can field and throw. Christian had no problem handling high velocity pitching with wood. A 2011 from Valencia HS in Canyon Country, CA has advanced bat speed and strength with the ability to hit with wood. Showed 7.01 sixty speed which should drop into the 6.8 range real soon. In the field the 6'0-185lbs, middle infielder, spent most of his inning at 2b, is fluid and moves well to both sides. Soft hands and developed footwork puts him at the top of the list for 2011 infielders nationwide.