FL Dodgers Summer Tryout: Standouts

Jacksonville, FL — The premier travel organization in Northeast Florida recently held its 2024 Summer Tryouts at The Bolles School. Renowned for consistently producing Power 5 prospects and contributing significantly to the ranks of future college players, the Dodgers once again asserted their reputation for excellence. This year's tryout underscored the strength of the 2027 class, marked by standout performances from athletes such as Jeter Farina, Preston Cole, and Ranses Venero. Scroll on to recognize the standout prospects from the tryouts.

Jeter Farina, INF/RHP

Jeter Farina ('27, Oakleaf HS) - Athletic MIF/RHP w/ his usual defensive showing: 87 across the INF & T84 on the bump (FB 2.1k RPM, SL 65-67 2.3k RPM). Moves laterally well. Advanced bat. Another 2027 D1 follow from @DodgersScoutTm.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/1y0gNW45CT pic.twitter.com/9U2jQDeufs

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 10, 2023

Preston Cole, INF/OF

Preston Cole ('27, St. Johns Country Day) - 6' 160lb true SS. Clean arm action; strong too (T86 w/ accuracy from INF). Athletic in the OF. Swung it well in BP (T85 EV); drove the ball in the air. D1 follow.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/fLR7G61YJ3 pic.twitter.com/i1MzOSeo95

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 10, 2023

Ranses Venero, C/INF

Ranses Venero ('27, Englewood HS) - Another quality showing yesterday from Venero. Great defensive actions. Excellent receiver behind the dish; also T71 dwn to 2nd w/ accuracy.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/uNhyTU6Ulk https://t.co/OhU5lRpwkR pic.twitter.com/AHJRtN5cPp

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 10, 2023

John Gerosa, RHP/RHH

John Gerosa ('26, Nease HS) - Medium framed UTIL/RHP. Arm T81 from SS, FB (82-84 ~2.15k RPM), CB (67-69, ~2.5k RPM). Accurate/athletic from each position. Capped it all off w/ 2 strong rounds of BP.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/93wg7Zmo5T pic.twitter.com/Cy7CqtvwTw

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Alex Davis, LHP/OF

Alex Davis ('26, Nease HS) - Really liked this southpaw/OF. Only 78-80 on the mound, but gets a bit of sink/run on the low RPM FB (1.7k). Got up to 81 from the OF and posted a 6.78 60; more to come.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/OAAUvBFGJl pic.twitter.com/1n1toE4Zt3

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Colvin Proto, RHP/C

Colvin Proto ('26, Benedictine Military) - 6' pitcher build w/ room to grow. FB T81 w/ a high spin CB (65-67, ~2.53k RPM) for strikes. Strong arm behind the plate as well (T76 dwn to 2nd). @BCbaseball1902 product. pic.twitter.com/P3Eg1P3so8

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Jonathan Bay, C/INF

Jonathan Bay ('25, Bartram Trail HS) - Best pwr bat of the day; only bat to leave the yard & notched the highest EV at 90. Proven in-game hitter too. Serviceable in the INF; 82mph across. Currently uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/8pO0vxcILE

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Ryder Uzzel, OF/C

Ryder Uzzel ('26, Bartram Trail HS) - Good all-around workout from Uzzel once again. 7 flat 60, 82 from the OF, and 73 dwn to 2nd. Good actions w/ more to come.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/OErPALmLJN pic.twitter.com/GvhU4Iljnf

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Railon Turner, OF

Railon Turner ('25, Oakleaf HS) - Big fan of this RH hack. Stays above the ball & gets to a good launch position; drove the ball to CF. EV T87 in BP. pic.twitter.com/SLOnNf35IZ

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Jack Ottesen, OF

Jack Ottesen ('25, Episcopal - Jax) - Turned in another good showcase this past wknd. 6.9 60, 87 from the OF, and T87 EV in BP. Sound swing w/ good contact quality. Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/MXpcvJwkdk

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

JP Espinosa, INF

JP Espinosa ('25, Oakleaf HS) - Core guy for Oakleaf w/ a good showing on Saturday; 6.7 60, 83 across, and smooth actions all around. Has shown the ability to drive the ball in live action. https://t.co/G3RAmG4n1I pic.twitter.com/iMoffUFZ9X

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

David Treadwell, RHP

David Treadwell ('25, West Nassau HS) - Intriguing 6'3" 190lb arm. FB (84-86, 2k RPM), SL (74, 2.25k RPM), CB (69-70, 2.3k RPM), and flashed CH at 76. Clean mechanics & had excellent control over his breaking pitches; landed 7 in a row for strikes. Uncommitted at this time. pic.twitter.com/tQJARsSVEO

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

Giancarlo Camejo, RHP

Giancarlo Camejo ('25, Oakleaf HS) - CB (66-68) up to 2557 RPM; FB (80-81, 2.4k RPM) & FC (73-75, 2.2k RPM). Above avg. spin on everything; makes FB play quicker. Also T83 from the OF; more to come especially w/ the current 6' 165lb frame. pic.twitter.com/xC39ePvf8t

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) December 11, 2023

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