PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS - GULF COAST INVITATIONAL

14U DIVISION

2030 Yeliel Guzman LF/RHP

CBU North Nation Alpha

Yeliel has a long, lanky frame that projects well at the next level. He shows a balanced setup at the plate with a mature, all-fields approach. He stays in his legs well, displays strong bat-to-ball skills, and possesses significant power potential. Over the weekend, he collected 3 hits, scored 5 runs, drove in 4, and posted an impressive 0.500 batting average. On the mound, he tossed 3 innings, striking out 2 and recording a 2.33 ERA. Yeliel’s strong two-way performance was a key factor in helping his team capture the championship.

2030 Logan Gonczy 3B/RHP

CBU North Nation Alpha

Logan has a long, projectable frame and showcased his impressive two-way abilities over the weekend. Offensively, he features a smooth left-handed swing with quick hands and a mature gap-to-gap approach. He tallied 3 hits, scored 5 runs, drove in 4, and posted a 0.600 batting average. On the mound, he flashed an effective two-pitch mix that kept hitters off balance, tossing 5 innings, striking out 8, earning the win, and not allowing an earned run. Logan’s strong all-around performance helped lead his team to a championship finish and earned him MVPitcher honors.

2030 Logan Ryan MIF/RHP

Horse Monkeys Baseball

Logan has a lean, athletic frame and proved he can impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he features a smooth, repeatable load that allows him to consistently be on time, paired with quick hands and a solid middle of the field approach. Over the weekend, he tallied 3 hits, scored 4 runs, and posted a 0.375 batting average. On the mound, he tossed 5 innings, earned 2 wins, struck out 4, and did not allow an earned run. Logan’s strong two-way performance helped lead his team to a runner-up finish.

2030 Tyler Webb MIF/OF

Horse Monkeys Baseball

Tyler has a long, lanky frame that projects well at the next level. Offensively, he utilizes a tall, open setup with a smooth, repeatable load and a short, compact swing that produces consistent contact. Over the weekend, he recorded 3 hits, including one for extra bases, and drove in a run. Tyler’s steady offensive performance played a key role in helping his team secure a runner-up finish.

UNDERCLASS DIVISION

2028 Jackson Sestokas RHP/1B

Eagle Eyez-2029

Jackson has a strong, athletic frame and was an offensive threat throughout the weekend. He utilizes a wide setup, stays in his legs well, and features a short, compact swing with a mature all-fields approach. He consistently makes loud contact and drives the ball with authority. Over the weekend, he tallied 3 hits and 2 RBIs, posting an impressive 0.500 batting average. Jackson's offensive performance helped lead his team to a championship finish and earned him MVP honors.

2030 Stefan Skretas MIF

Eagle Eyez-2029

Stefan has an athletic frame and is a quick, twitchy athlete who can impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he features a short, compact swing and showed the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field. Over the weekend, he collected 4 hits, scored 2 runs, drove in 2, and posted an impressive 0.571 batting average. On the mound, he was equally dominant, tossing 6 innings, earning a win, striking out 9, and not allowing an earned run. Stefan’s strong two-way performance helped lead his team to a championship finish.

2027 David Busbin 1B/RHP

Scorpions West 16u

David has a big, strong frame that allows him to impact the game both offensively and on the mound. At the plate, he features a balanced setup with good rhythm and timing, keeping his hands inside the ball and showing a mature gap-to-gap approach. Over the weekend, he collected 6 hits, scored 4 runs, drove in 3, and posted an impressive 0.667 batting average. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings and struck out 2. David’s strong two-way performance helped lead his team to a runner up finish.

2029 Thiago Cruz C/1B

Swamp Baseball 16u

Thiago has a big, strong frame that projects as a middle-of-the-order power bat at the next level. Offensively, he features a smooth, simple load with quick hands and excellent barrel accuracy, allowing him to consistently make loud contact. Over the weekend, he tallied 4 hits, drove in 3 runs, and posted a 0.444 batting average. Behind the plate, he showed athletic actions, blocked and received well, and displayed a strong, accurate arm that helped control the running game.

UPPERCLASS DIVISION

2026 Gabriel Conn INF

Knights Knation FL Marucci

Gabriel has an athletic frame that projects well at the next level. Offensively, he features a simple, balanced setup with a smooth, repeatable load. He keeps his hands inside the ball and stays connected throughout his swing, allowing him to adjust to different pitches and consistently drive the ball with authority. Over the weekend, he tallied 5 hits – 2 for extra bases – scored 3 runs, drove in 3 runs, and posted a 0.417 batting average. Gabriel’s offensive performance played a key role in helping his team capture the championship.

2027 Brock Budreau RHP/3B

Knights Knation FL Marucci

Brock has a big, strong frame and the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. On the mound, he commands the zone with an effective two-pitch mix featuring a fastball sitting 83-85 mph and topping 86 mph, and a slider in the 74-76 mph range. His fastball shows late arm-side run, while his slider is tight with late horizontal movement, keeping hitters off balance. Over 6 innings of work, he struck out 10, earned the win, and posted a 1.17 ERA. Offensively, he features a simple setup with a short, compact swing and showed the ability to drive the ball with authority. Over the weekend, he recorded 3 hits – 2 for extra bases – scored 3 runs and drove in 3 while posting a 0.375 batting average. Brock’s dominant performance helped lead his team to a championship title and earned him MVP honors.

2026 Wyatt Simmons C/1B

Southern Squeeze Upperclass

Wyatt has a big, strong frame and was an offensive threat throughout the weekend. He features a short, simple swing with a mature all-fields approach, keeping his hands inside and staying in his legs to consistently drive the ball. Over the weekend, he tallied 4 hits, drove in 3 runs, and posted an impressive 0.500 batting average. At first base, he displayed good footwork around the bag and consistently fielded the ball cleanly, helping support his infielders and maintaining defensive stability.

2026 Austin Schoolcraft OF/RHP

Swamp Baseball 18u

Austin has a long frame that projects as a starting arm at the next level. On the mound, he features an impressive two-pitch mix, including a fastball sitting 88-90 mph and topping out at 91, and a curveball in the 69-72 range. He commands both sides of the plate with his heavy fastball, while his curveball shows good depth and 12-6 action, generating numerous swings and misses. Over 5.2 innings, he struck out 8 and posted a 1.24 ERA. In addition to his strong pitching performance, Austin contributed offensively, collecting 4 hits and posting a 0.400 batting average over the weekend. His standout two-way efforts helped lead his team to a runner up finish.

2026 Owen Augustine RHP/OF

Swamp Baseball 18u

Owen has a strong, athletic frame and was dominant on the mound this weekend. He features a two-pitch mix, including a fastball sitting 83-85 mph and a slider in the 77-78 mph range. He showed good feel for both pitches, keeping hitters off balance throughout his outing. Over 6.2 scoreless innings, he struck out 9 and earned the win. Owen’s commanding performance on the mound helped propel his team to a runner-up finish.