As expected, it was a US Elite heavy list, with Mark Helsel’s stacked program having won the inaugural event. My personal list would likely look a bit different, but P15 VP of Scouting Butch Baccala has a far more well trained eye than I do, and here’s his via his @CABSoldier Twitter account…we certainly agree on number one.
1. Justin Williams 3B Elite
2. Troy LaNeve OF Elite
3. Nic Kent SS Elite
4. Phillip Dull UTL Elite
5. Damon Casetta-Stubbs RHP Showtime
As for me, I was very impressed with CAB’s Alex Williams, who is already committed to Stanford and pitched into the ninth in the semi-final game. It seemed like he got stronger as the game went on.
I also felt like Louisiana Legends outfielder Jeremiah Ceasar made a name for himself with his speed. While some players ran fast times in the 60, and his was no exception, his actual game speed was the best I saw all week.
Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked seven Super Bowls, 11 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,200 games covered in his career.
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