The New Balance Future Stars Series Caribbean Classic gets underway January 16 in the Dominican Republic, and the event’s return lasts four days, pitting rosters from numerous Latin American and Caribbean countries, as well as a full U.S. roster.
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In the first iteration of the Classic in 2022, the likes of Cooper Pratt, Raudi Rodriguez, Boston Baro, Zion Rose, Tre Phelps, Luke McNeillie, and Alex Kranzler competed as high school standouts before advancing to professional baseball or major college ball.
Thus far, we’ve dug into the following players from this year’s U.S. Roster:
- Jax Van Valkenburg, C/1B
- Tommy Georgelos, OF
- Brody Crane, RHP
- John “JT” Reyna, RHP
- Logan D’Amico, RHP/OF
- Mike Teasley, RHP/OF
- Bradley Anderson, RHP
- Hudson Tuley, LHP/1B
- Jason Phillips, RHP/3B
- Isaac Torres, SS
- Madden Tatum, RHP
- Keaton Mathis, C
Avery Bell is a class of 2026 middle infielder with contact skills thanks to a line-drive stroke and improving bat speed. He profiles well up the middle and probably lands at second base, where he projects as a plus fielder with range and enough arm strength serving up accurate throws from every angle.
Athletic, fast-twitch, lean build on small-medium frame (Mookie Betts)…Shows hand-eye in the batter’s box…accurate arm that could work in CF as well as 2B.
–FSS Scouting Staff
There’s gap power to chase, and with some refinement in the box, Bell can be a weapon everywhere on the field, including the bases — his speed garners plus or better marks from FSS Scouts. He’s an instinctual baserunner who can steal bags at a high rate and volume. He’s run 4.4-second 40-yard dashes, 1.6s on the 10-yard, 4.7s in the Pro Agility, and 6.6 in the 60-yard.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Bell — @averyb07_ on X — is currently uncommitted, but any coach can use his skill set, and he stands out for being a team player focused on helping his team win.
- Caribbean Classic Player Analysis: John Lindsey III, 1B/C - January 10, 2026
- Caribbean Classic Player Analysis: Trey Barnes, OF - January 6, 2026
- Caribbean Classic Player Analysis: John Dolan, C/IF - January 5, 2026
