Pitching, pitching and more pitching. The Texas Twelve Scout League delivered standout performances on the mound from 2027 youngsters and big-time 2024 prospects. Our reports from last week's action:

Thursday, June 29th 

2026 Texas Twelve Black vs. 2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox 

The 2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox prevailed against 2026 Texas Twelve Black with a 5-3 victory. Dylan Stallones out of Franklin High School (uncommitted) led the way as he pitched 5.0 innings of quality baseball. Stallones is a 14-year-old lefty that stands tall. He peaked at 84 MPH with his fastball but consistently hit 79-82 MPH. Stallones presents some feel for pitching, knowing when to miss the zone and how to miss the zone. Additionally, he adds a pretty curveball to his arsenal that comes in at 68-71 MPH. Lastly, Stallones showed excellent control, not walking a single hitter. He struck out five and gave up three hits and one earned run, also adding a single to end his day. Ethan Kerze out of College Park High School (uncommitted) also had a solid day, hitting a stand-up RBI triple displaying his speed. 

Drew Emery from Stratford High School (Uncommitted) also flashed potential as he got the start on the bump for 2026 Texas Twelve Black. Emery showed a good curveball at 65-69 MPH, paired with a fastball at 78-80 MPH. He had a great tempo and attacked hitters in his 2.0 innings of work. Emery lacked some control but still fought through it, producing several groundball outs. On the offensive side, Cole Meridith (Magnolia West High School) provided a spark as he went 2-for-2 with two singles, one of them being an infield single, showing true hustle. Meredith also made some solid plays at third base, devouring any balls that came near him. 

2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs. 2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox 

Jack Vasquez from San Marcos High School (uncommitted) had a great day on the bump for the 2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox. A lefty, Vasquez has a fastball around 79-81 MPH that has natural run away from right-handed hitters. Paired with the fastball is a well-located curveball at 67-70 MPH. Vazquez commands his curveball well, consistently hitting it backdoor to right-handed hitters and working it low. He had almost no issues pounding the zone and attacking hitters as he developed a rhythm. On top of his pitching, Vazquez also displayed a nifty pickoff move that pushes the 45-degree boundary to perfection. He struck out five in 5.0 innings, giving up one hit and one run. 

The 2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox also showcased some great pitching. Owen Horrell out of A&M Consolidated High School (uncommitted) was throwing absolute gas on the mound. Horrell topped out at 87 MPH but sat around 83-85 MPH. A slider at 73 MPH and a changeup at 77-78 MPH also helped rack up some whiffs against flustered hitters. Behind him was Judson Dowell from Lamar High School (Texas A&M). Dowell had a good day all around, showing some solid strength with a hard single and displaying his speed when he stole third base without a throw. Additionally, he threw 3.0 innings, topping out at 85 MPH.

2026 Texas Twelve Black vs. 2026 Texas Twelve South Texas Navy 

Pure domination. That’s all you can say about pitcher Hudson Chenard (Hallettsville High School) for 2026 Texas Twelve Black. Chenard is a 6’0 right-hander and was practically perfect today, allowing two hits and no walks in 5.1 innings of work. Chenard has a fastball at 77-81 MPH, a 71-72 MPH slider, and a changeup at 73-74 MPH. He developed into a rhythm early on and never looked back. His control was impressive, only getting to two three-ball counts. On the other side of the ball, leadoff hitter Jake Earnest (Memorial High School) provided the hot hand to get the team going. Earnest showed good speed, stealing three bags with ease. He also swung it well, hitting two singles up the middle and to the opposite field. 

In a rough game from the offense early, pitcher Drayton Mitchell did his best to keep the 2026 Texas Twelve South Texas Navy in the game. Mitchell is a lefty from Calallen High School who topped out at 79 MPH with his fastball and was down to 64 MPH with his curveball. With a lot of natural movement, Mitchell is a pitch-to-contact type of guy, producing a lot of groundballs. He struck out 3 in 4.0 innings of work and only allowed two earned runs. He established himself as a two-way player and got on base a few times, ending the day with a hard-hit double down the line. 

2026 Texas Twelve South Navy vs. 2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox 

A pitching duel between Davian Garcia (CC Veterans High School) and Braddock Raven (Victoria East High School) halted offenses in this game. Raven has a nasty three-pitch mix of fastball (83-85 MPH), curveball (67-70 MPH) and a changeup (76-77 MPH). His curveball had several hitters buckling and the spin was up to 2500 RPM. He struck out five in 4.0 innings of work. Raven has excellent potential to be even better as he refines his control and works in his quality changeup more often.

Friday, June 30th 

2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs. 2026 Texas Twelve Black 

The 2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox had a great start to their day, winning their first game 4-1. They were led by pitcher Jayden Stewart out of Katy High School (uncommitted). Stewart is absolutely massive, coming in at 6-6 with an over-the-top release point (6-11). He consistently threw first-pitch strikes, leading to an easy day of work. He pounds the zone well and has a really good feel for both his changeup and curveball. Stewart’s IQ as a pitcher is well-developed, mixing up pitches and confusing hitters frequently. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three hits and no earned runs. The majority of the offense came from the right-handed hitter Tyler Ramos (Texas City High School). Ramos had great at-bats, continuously fouling off pitches until he got one he liked. He had a two-RBI double in the gap, as well as a rocket line drive out to center. 

2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs. 2026 Texas Twelve South Texas Navy 

Tristan Esquivel (Samuel Clemens High School) was excellent for the 2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox. Esquivel faced the minimum number of batters through the first five innings; that’s right, 15 up and 15 down. His movement is deceptive. He has a two-seam fastball at 78-81 MPH that runs in, and a slider at 71-73 MPH. Esquivel’s slider could not find a barrel if it tried as it seemed like no one could make contact with it. His 1-2 punch was mixed well, striking out five in the process. Esquivel threw a ton of strikes, rarely missing the zone or his location. Offensively, he also showed great discipline, extending the count, drawing a walk then stealing second. In addition, the offense looked hot. Left-handed hitter Brent Frosch (D’Hanis High School) hit a solo home run into the trees on a breaking ball while Mason Hill (Lytle High School) hit a two-RBI double later in the game. 

On the other hand, pitcher Aiden Shreve (Pieper High School) showed some major potential. Shreve hit 87 MPH on the radar gun and flashed a nice slider (71-72 MPH) to go along with it. He had pretty solid control of his slider, nibbling on the corners most of the game. The fastball overpowered hitters but was also a bit erratic, too. Shreve struck out four in 5.0 innings of work. 

2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs. 2027 Texas Twelve Red Sox 

The offense was pumping early for 2026 Texas Twelve Red Sox. Bryce Nixon (Hargrave High School) started things with a hard single up the middle. Nixon has a pretty left-handed swing that was put to good use. He chooses good pitches to swing at and isn’t afraid to put the bat in motion early in counts. He was followed by RBI singles from Harper Gates (Tomball High School) and Ryder Miller (Hargrave High School). 

Defensively, pitcher Karson Reeder (Tomball) had a rough start but finished strong. Reeder struck out six in 3.0 innings of work. He found a groove and overwhelmed hitters in his path. He sits at 83-85 MPH but definitely has the potential to throw harder once he incorporates his lower half more. First-pitch strikes and a nice slider at 69-72 MPH helped him overcome his troubles. His catcher Kason Kolle (Victoria East) also had a great game behind the dish. Kolle receives the ball well and acts like a brick wall. He has a cannon with a quick pop time.

2026 Texas Twelve South Texas Navy vs. 2026 Texas Twelve Black 

Nicolas Piazza (Tompkins High School) looked untouchable on the bump for 2026 Texas Twelve Black. He struck out nine hitters in 6.0 innings of work, only allowing two hits. Piazza did well pounding the zone, getting tons of first-pitch strikes with all three pitches. Piazza has a fastball at 77-78 MPH, a changeup at 70-72 MPH, and a curveball at 69-70 MPH. His curveball drops off the table and is thrown almost the same amount as his fastball. Piazza located his curveball fairly well, keeping it low.

Saturday, July 1st 

2024 Texas Twelve Black vs. 2025 Texas Twelve Silver 

2024 Texas Twelve Black was on ire today en route to a 10-0 win. Hunter Baros out of Victoria East High School (uncommitted) was hot with the bat, going 2-for-2 and showing some notable pop. Baros displayed some true strength as any ball he touched exited the barrel at 90+ MPH. Baros does a nice job at taking what is given to him, using all parts of the field. He possessed good discipline at the plate, knowledge of the zone, and showed off his speed by stealing two bags. 

Devin Cummings (Travis High School) also had a good day, pitching a solid 5.0 innings on the bump. Cummings comes in at 86-87 MPH with the fastball, 74-75 MPH with the slider, and 77-78 MPH with the changeup. He has natural cut on his fastball and the speed differential with his slider led to a lot of missed barrels (five strikeouts). Cummings makes almost every pitch competitive but also stays away from the heart of the plate. Cumming possesses tons of confidence and good body language while on the mound. 

2025 Texas Twelve Silver vs. 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox 

Marc Barnhard from Grand Oaks High School (uncommitted) was a menace on the mound today, blowing his fastball by hitters and slowing them down with the slider. His fastball looked untouchable, topping at 93 MPH. His slider (79-80 MPH) also did a great job fooling hitters, partially due to its’ spin (2450 RPM). Barnhard mixed pitches and located well. If contact was made, it was mostly weak, and on the ground. He does a good job of using his legs to complement in arm strength. Barnhard also has a smooth, quick delivery, keeping runners close and minimizing stolen bags. 

Although Barnhard had a great game, player of the game had to go to Carson Luna from St. John’s High School (Texas). Luna is a right-handed hitter who possessed all the right tools today. In his first at-bat, he had a standup two-RBI triple, then his next appearance was an RBI double. Luna is strong with quick bat speed; both of his hits left the bat at 95+ MPH exit velocity. He does well waiting for the ball and taking it the other way. On top of his bat, Luna displayed some speed. 

2024 Texas Twelve South Texas Navy vs. 2024 Texas Twelve Black 

A duel between pitchers Gage Goldman (Victoria East High School) and Aidan Moody (Sinton High School) really set the tone for most of the game. Goldman, a lefty, was pretty dominant in the 4.0 innings he pitched, allowing one hit and striking out six. He’s a big dude, standing at 6-5 with long arms and legs. His biggest weapon was a Kershaw-like 12-6 curveball (65-67 MPH) that started at 6-6 height and then fell into the zone beautifully. It produced tons of swings and misses. He had that natural left-hander cut on his fastball (80-83 MPH) that led to many foul balls. He has a changeup (71-73 MPH) but it wasn’t needed to fool hitters. Goldman filled up the zone well, mixed up pitches, and hit his spots nicely. 

After Goldman, pitcher James Rheaume (Strake Jesuit High School) came in to eat a few innings. Rheaume is also a tall body but throws more in the lower three-quarters arm slot. He came in throwing absolute cheddar topping at 93 MPH and mowing down hitters. His fastball paired with his curveball (74-75 MPH) made a great combo that left hitters no chance. 

Catcher Bennett Hale (Grand Oaks High School) was definitely a contributor to their success. Hale does a fantastic job receiving pitches and getting calls from the umpire. He positions himself well. Lastly, Hale keeps runners close by constantly attempting backpicks.

On the other side, Aidan Moody was also blowing it past batters. Moody had a fastball at 86-87 MPH, a curveball/slider mixture at 68-69 MPH, and a changeup at 72-74 MPH. His best weapon was his fastball as hitters simply could not catch up to it. His slurve-type breaking ball also worked nicely. Moody induced weak groundballs and had a great amount of confidence while on the bump. He seems to love to work fast and get into his rhythm. 

2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs 2024 South Texas Navy 

Hitters looked lost against 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox pitcher Houston Tomlinson (Grand Oaks High School). Tomlinson was untouchable on the mound due to his 89-92 MPH fastball and his 81-84 MPH slider. He showed great control with his fastball, hitting his spots and mixing locations. His slider looked like a frisbee with its’ 19 inches of run. Tomlinson has excellent fundamentals with a high leg kick and a long stride. Tomlinson struck out eight in 4.0 innings of work, walking only one.

Sunday, July 2nd 

2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs 2024 Texas Twelve Black 

Collin Toedter from Grand Oaks High School is absolutely massive, coming in at 6’8” and weighing 235 lbs. Toedter got the start on the mound for 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox and looked fantastic. With his long arms, Toedter reaches for the sky, coming extremely over the top with his 7-2 release height. He has a fastball sitting at 86-89 MPH, a slider at 77-79 MPH, and a change-up at 77-78 MPH. Toedter fills up the zone nicely and has command of the fastball. He hits the outside zone repetitively, striking out four on fastballs looking. His changeup was solid and made hitters reach consistently. 

2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox vs 2024 Texas Twelve Black 

The 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox were hot with the bat, but no one had a better day than right-handed hitter Mason Jacob from London High School. Jacob has strong discipline, waiting for his pitch and doing some serious damage with it. He does a great job getting the hands inside on an inside pitch. He tallied five RBI on the day, going 3-for-3 and showing some impact off the barrel. Jacob hit a three-run bomb down the left field line that probably went over 370 feet. His next at-bat, he almost replicated it, hitting another ball off the top of the wall. Both hits left the bat at 95+ MPH. Lastly, he showed off his speed, beating out a grounder to short for an infield single. 

Matthew 'MJ' Espinoza from Smithson Valley High School performed well to keep his team in the game. He throws the fastball (85-87 MPH) a ton, as it has some movements and produces a lot of ground balls. Espinosa has a smooth delivery and has a long stride while on the bump. He fills up the zone well but needs to throw more off-speed to truly unlock his potential. 

Jaxson Hanel (Montgomery Lake Creek High School) also showed some potential for 2024 Texas Twelve Black. Hanel is another guy who pumps gas and stands tall at 6-4. His fastball comes in at 83-85 MPH, a curveball at 70-71 MPH, and a changeup at 76-77 MPH. Hanel has great fundamentals, works downhill, and pitches to contact. His 12-6 curve was a good weapon to induce weak contact. Hanel sometimes missed up with his fastball, which got him in trouble. But he has intriguing potential and showed some bright flashes. 

Colten Sanchez
Five Tool Scouting Intern