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[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Dominance from Soph RHP Braden Grimm (@HCC_Hawks) - 5 K, 2 IP.

High spin FB with life, 89-91 mph this AM, has been up to 95 this fall.

Spinning two BB; 75-76 mph CB, depth, harder SL, 79-81 mph, lateral & sharp.

The top JUCO arm I’ve seen in IL this fall.

#SCJuco | @@BradenGrimm3

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Another strong look at Soph RHP Kasey Griffin (@HCC_Hawks).

Long levers that get down the mound, + extension.

FB sat in the upper-8s, T90 mph in his first, and spun a sharp SL, 79-80 mph, whiffs.

#SCJuco

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[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Open side look at FR OF Sammy Atkinson (@HCC_Hawks), who picks up a single in his second AB.

Laid down a bunt single in his third AB - does a little bit of everything, above-average runner, really runs the bases.

#SCJuco

@SammyAtkinson | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

R-Soph 1B Jake Troyner (@HCC_Hawks) does his job here, backspinning this pitch to CF for a SAC fly.

Simple & compact LH swing with some lift, has shown well in multiple weekend looks for us this fall.

#SCJuco

@jmtroyner | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

R-FR OF Dominic Bonilla (@HCC_Hawks) backspins this pitch off the barrel to RF for a HR.

Short, compact LH swing, balanced.

#SCJuco

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[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph C Zach Bava (@HCC_Hawks) does his job, bringing home a run with this SAC fly to CF.

Took quality AB all day - patient, understands the K zone, rarely chases.

Hit a HR at last week’s Midwest Classic.

#SCJuco

@zach_bava | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph RHP Andy Antonacci (@HCC_Hawks) with a pair of clean innings in his start.

Hyper compete with a presence to him, not afraid to challenge, FB 90-92 mph, + life at the top.

Showed 77-78 mph SL & 82-83 mph CH.

#SCJuco

@AndyAntonacci5 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

😳

Soph INF TJ Jakubowski (@HCC_Hawks) with the swing of the day so far.

Pummels this pitch past the trees in RF for a no-doubt HR.

Kansas commit.

#SCJuco

@TJ_Jakubowski_1 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Two more strong innings from FR RHP Chase Milburn (@HCC_Hawks).

Strike thrower, pitched ⬇️ in the zone, 85-87, T89 mph.

Manipulated BB; bigger depth at times for strikes, tighter/sharper for strikes, 76-78 mph.

#SCJuco

@ChaseMilburn41 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

FR C Maxx Grieme (@HCC_Hawks) took excellent swings all day in G2.

On the barrel the other way here - clean, in rhythm, strong.

Impressed behind the plate - quiet receive, soft hands, above average arm strength.

#SCJuco

@maxxgrieme | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

FR INF Griffin Meeker (@HCC_Hawks) picks up another hit in G2 of the day.

#SCJuco

@gmeek_22 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Heartland Baseball @HCC_Hawks]

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬⚾️

Next up is the Scout Connect Invite in Mattoon🦅 Here are the Hawks rotations for Game One against Lake Land and Game Two against Southwestern Illinois College🔥

#HCCBaseball #WingsOut

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph RHP Andy Antonacci (@HCC_Hawks) opening the AM up at 90-93 mph over 2️⃣ innings; 18-19+ VB, 2300-2400+, really jumps at the top.

Talented arm that’s one of the top returners on the mound in IL’s JUCO scene.

#SCJuco

@AndyAntonacci5 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph RHP Kasey Griffin (@HCC_Hawks) with an excellent first inning of work.

Ripping off a sharp, tight SL, 77-79 mph, 2400-2500+, S/M.

Long, clean AA, FB 88-89, T90 mph.

#SCJuco

@kaseygriff2232 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Huge presence & compete from FR RHP Chase Milburn (@HCC_Hawks), Ks the side.

Has always been a +++ winner, throwing whatever he wants whenever.

FB 88-90 mph, sharp SL 78-80 mph, CH at 80-81 mph.

👍👍👍

#SCJuco

@ChaseMilburn41 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

FR INF Griffin Meeker (@HCC_Hawks) was one of my favorite bats in the IL ‘26 class.

Gets every bit of this one for a no-doubter; 99 mph EV, 394 feet.

Natural backspin feel with even more strength to come.

#SCJuco

@gmeek_22 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Two swings from R-Soph 1B Jake Troyner (@HCC_Hawks), both RBI singles at 100 & 97 mph, respectively.

Advanced, polished presence, can use the whole field with a simple, strong LH swing.

#SCJuco

@jmtroyner | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Two swings from Soph INF TJ Jakubowski (@HCC_Hawks).

Singles to the PS, 101 mph, and doubles down the RF line, 97 mph.

Kansas commit that’s one of the top JUCO follows in IL.

#SCJuco

@TJ_Jakubowski_1 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph C Jake Greer (@HCC_Hawks) has been on the barrel back up the middle 2x today, including this SAC fly to CF, 99 mph EV.

Athletic mover with easy strength & lift.

#SCJuco

@JakeGreer20 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Another swing from Soph C Jake Greer (@HCC_Hawks).

102 mph EV, 369 feet.

#SCJuco

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