FL Gateway Prospect Showcase: Standouts

Lake City, FL — Originally slated for Columbia High School, the FL Gateway Prospect Showcase faced a sudden weather shift on November 26th. Swiftly relocating to Impact Zone, a nearby indoor facility, the event unfolded seamlessly. Drawing talent from across Florida and South Georgia, with representatives from 13 colleges in attendance, the showcase became a focal point for collegiate prospects. Read on to check out the standout players in attendance. All supplementary information can be found within the embedded tweets.

Gabe Gerhardt, Infielder/Right-Handed Pitcher

Gabe Gerhardt ('26, Beachside HS) - Strong all around showing today. T86 on the mound w/ a solid CB (69-71), T90 across the diamond, and T91mph EV during BP; consistently 87-90 EVs. P5 follow; currently uncommitted.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/Dkjj714tWs pic.twitter.com/ClTYtuP4Zv

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 27, 2023

Stuart Ding, Outfielder/First Baseman

Stuart Ding ('25, Buchholz HS) - 5'11" 207lbs. Great showing yesterday w/ the arm & bat; T85 from the OF & T91 EV during BP. Solid 2-piece hack w/ the early toe tap load; stays stacked. Present BS. Uncommitted at this time.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/0CndTi1zBn pic.twitter.com/Uqdk7QGE0p

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 27, 2023

Desmond Taylor, Outfielder

Desmond Taylor ('26, Newberry HS) - Another impressive sophomore from yesterday. Athletic 6' 170lbs. Swung it well w/ EVs in the mid 8s during BP. Arm gets up to 84 from the OF. Sub 6.8 runner. Great student & college follow.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/PngXOJTxCF pic.twitter.com/krKlGZTAf0

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 27, 2023

Cason Shurling, Right-Handed Pitcher

Cason Shurling ('24, First Coast HS) - 6' 150lbs. Solid spin on the FB/BB combo; FB (81-83, ~2.2k RPM) & BB (70-72 ~2.5k RPM). Good arm w/ more to come; currently uncommitted.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/CdrUAAk42F pic.twitter.com/0jTewXOZf9

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 28, 2023

Seve Fernandez, Middle Infielder

Seve Fernandez ('24, Trinity Catholic HS) - One of the best available MIF gloves in Central FL. Makes everything look easy. LD guy at the plate.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/OlUb7duDNI pic.twitter.com/WlShwDX2co

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 27, 2023

Max Schuler, Corner Infielder

Max Schuler ('25, Columbia HS) - Strong 6'2" 215lbs. Raw OVR w/ a lot left in the tank. Got up to 84 from the field & T87 EV during BP. Good student. pic.twitter.com/CufTct7h2R

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 28, 2023

Cooper Rowell, Infielder

Cooper Rowell ('24, Wolfson HS) - Going to be a big piece in @wolfsonbaseball's lineup this yr. Long lean 6'2" 188lbs. Sub 6.8 runner, mid 8s arm across, and solid RH bat; adjustable out of an early stride load. +Student. Uncommitted at this time. (@CooperRowell)

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— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 29, 2023

Joshua Schaller, First Baseman/Outfielder

Josh Schaller ('24, Lake Minneola HS) - Here's a more recent look at Schaller. Still swinging it well from the LS. Also T81 from the INF; primary 1B. Expect a big spring at @MinneolaLake. Uncommitted.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/YzUYh3ZeTx https://t.co/5LdXuet58k pic.twitter.com/19PKfb9P3N

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 29, 2023

Logan Summers, Outfielder

Logan Summers ('24, Santa Fe HS) - Physical 6'1" 185lb OF/RHH. Got up to 85 from the OF. Solid bat when on time; got mid 8s EV in BP. Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/zSUj1PJxou

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 27, 2023

Chase Ward, Catcher

Chase Ward ('24, Berrien HS) - Quick look at the best C arm from this past weekend; T77 from behind the plate. Also T86 EV in BP. Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/KdsCL9Ttgc

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 29, 2023

Darion Medley, Outfielder

Darion Medley ('24, Oak Hall HS) - Athletic 6'1" 170lbs w/ rawness still there. T85 EV in BP & T81 from the OF. Sub 6.4 runner. Has shown in game juice at Oak Hall. M2C. Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/Z7ndBzygJL

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 29, 2023

Mauricio Bencosme, Middle Infielder

Mauricio Bencosme ('24, Elite Squad Academy) - 6'2" 162lb INF/RHH. Low 8s arm across, T89 EV during BP, and is a sub 6.9 runner. Still raw w/ more there. Uncommitted at this time.

Extended 🎥: https://t.co/WhGcGqLlUQ pic.twitter.com/PRMTTsrCo4

— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) November 27, 2023

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