Central Florida Fall Invitational - Player Spotlights
13U DIVISION
2030 Gabriel Rivas MIF/UTL
Ghost 407
Gabriel has a long, projectable frame and was an offensive force throughout the weekend. At the plate, he works from a balanced setup with a smooth, repeatable load and a short, compact swing that generates impressive power. Over the weekend, he tallied 9 hits – 5 of them for extra bases – drove in 9 runs and scored 8 more on his way to posting a 0.643 batting average.
2031 Collin Kerr OF/UTL
Wow Factor Central FL Oviedo
Colin has a lean, athletic frame and showed he can impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he works with a smooth, rhythmic load, a solid base, and a consistent bat path that produces a lot of loud contact. Over the weekend, he collected 9 hits, drove in 8 runs, and scored 5 more on his way to posting an impressive 0.692 batting average. He was equally effective on the mound, tossing 5 innings and generating a steady stream of weak contact. Colin’s two-way performance helped lead his team to the 13u Gold Bracket Championship and earned him MVP honors.
2031 Rafael Navarro INF
Wow Factor Central FL Oviedo
Rafael has a strong, athletic frame and was an offensive force throughout the weekend. He works from a wide base with a short, compact swing, quick hands, and excellent barrel accuracy. He consistently gets good extension, allowing him to generate impressive power. Over the weekend, he collected 7 hits, drove in 12 runs, and scored 9 while posting a 0.583 batting average. Rafael’s offensive performance played a major role in leading his team to the 13u Gold Bracket Championship.
2030 Bentley Medel C/UTL
Space Coast Hawks
Bentley has a big, strong frame that projects well as a middle-of-the-order bat and as a power arm on the mound. Offensively, he works from a simple setup with a smooth, controlled load and a short, efficient swing, showing a mature all-fields approach and strong bat-to-ball skills. Over the weekend, he racked up 8 hits – 4 of them for extra bases – drove in 10 runs and scored 9 while posting an impressive 0.727 batting average. On the mound, Bentley was equally effective, tossing 4.1 innings, striking out 4, and allowing just one earned run. His two-way impact helped lead his team to the 13u Silver Bracket Championship and earned him MVP honors.
2030 D’Angelo Acosta 1B/RHP
Club 321 2031
D’Angelo has a strong, athletic frame that projects well to the next level. On the mound, he works with a free and easy delivery, showing plenty of velocity still to come. He commands the zone with a solid two-pitch mix, featuring a fastball sitting 72-74 mph and topping 77, along with a 12-6 curveball at 59-61 mph. He kept hitters off balance all weekend, tossing 8 innings, striking out 10, and earning a win. He also contributed offensively, notching 2 hits, scoring 3 runs, and posting a 0.500 batting average. D’Angelo’s two-way performance helped lead his team to a 13u Gold Bracket runner-up finish.
14U DIVISION
2030 Ramon Roa OF
Wow Factor Florida
Ramon has a big, strong frame that projects well at the next level. In the outfield, he takes efficient routes to the ball and delivers strong, accurate throws. At the plate, he’s a true presence in the box. He starts with a balanced setup and a calm, repeatable load, creating a short, compact swing with quick hands and a mature gap-to-gap approach. Over the weekend, Ramon collected 7 hits – 3 of them for extra bases, including a home run – drove in 5 runs, and scored 5 more on his way to posting a 0.583 batting average. His offensive performance was a major catalyst in his team’s run to the 14u Gold Bracket Championship, where he earned MVP honors.
2030 Josiah Only OF/LHP
Wow Factor Florida
Josiah has a lean, athletic frame and showed the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. In the outfield, he takes efficient routes, has plus range, and plays with confidence. At the plate, he features a smooth left-handed swing with strong bat-to-ball skills and a mature all0fields approach. Over the weekend, he collected 6 hits, scored 7 runs, and drove in 4 while posting a 0.545 batting average. On the mound, Josiah was equally impressive, tossing 4.2 innings, striking out 6, and earning the win. His two way contributions were instrumental in leading his team to the 14u Gold Bracket Championship.
2030 Ryder Bliss 1B/RHP
Tampa Phenoms
Ryder has a big, strong frame that projects well both at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, he works from a simple setup with good rhythm and timing, maintaining a strong base and showing quick, explosive hands. Over the weekend, he collected 6 hits – 3 of them for extra bases – drove in 7 runs and scored 6 more on his way to posting an impressive 0.750 batting average. On the mound, Ryder is mechanically sound and consistently fills up the zone with a quality three-pitch mix. His fastball sits 81-83 mph, complemented by a slider with late life at 65-67 mph and a deceptive changeup at 72-74 mph. Ryder’s two-way efforts helped lead his team to a semifinal finish.
2030 Michael Vazquez RHP
Diamond Elite 14u Scout National
Michael has an athletic, projectable frame and was electric in his outing this weekend. He works with a smooth, repeatable motion and a quick, whippy arm from a high three-quarter slot. He stays in his legs well and commands all quadrants of the zone with an impressive two-pitch mix. His fastball features late arm-side run, sitting 79-82 mph and topping 84, while his slider is tight with late horizontal break at 70-71 mph. He kept hitters off balance throughout his six innings of work, allowing just one earned run and striking out nine en route to earning the win. Michael’s dominant performance on the mound helped lead his team to the 14u Silver Bracket Championship and earned him MVPitcher honors.
2030 Euris Estevez SS/RHP
Central Florida United
Euris has a strong, athletic frame and consistently showed his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Defensively, he is an elite shortstop with soft hands, a strong arm, and plus range, proving he can make every play on the field. At the plate, he works from a wider setup with a leg kick used as his timing mechanism, paired with a quick, whippy swing that generates big-time power. Over the weekend, he tallied 5 hits – 2 for extra bases, including a grand slam – drove in 10 runs, and scored 5 while posting a 0.556 batting average. On the mound, Euris was equally dominant, relying heavily on his fastball sitting 83-85 mph and complementing it with a curveball at 76-78 mph. In his 3.1 innings of relief, he allowed just one hit and struck out seven. Euris’s all-around performance played a major role in leading his team to a 14u Gold Bracket runner-up finish.