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What are AE’s future stars working on?
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| AE Nationals 18U CF Charlie Apfelbach (2011 GBN) |
Maybe the best OF prospect in the system both in and out of the classroom.
Apfelbach's powerful stroke has him hitting near .460 all spring and showing a lot of promise for AE this summer. Blessed
with terrific speed (6.92 60) and a nose for anything hit in the air, Apfelbach is the consummate teammate. He's young
with unreal upside potential and a LOCK for some lucky college program. Here's a quick peak at Charlie's Sunday night, April
25, in the cage. He's working on ruling the baseball world.
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| AE Jacks 16U Stephen Smith, 2012, Catcher |
"Smittagio" can BANG! While hitting around
.500 this spring, Smith is developing nicely as a handler of pitchers and leader behind the plate. A bright 2012 Prospect,
Stephen Smith has a Peter McNitt-like passion for detail and hard work! A first-class prospect.
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| AE Select 17U MIF Matthew Touhy (NSCD 2012) |
Blessed with great hands, good speed and very strong
baseball instincts, Touhy is currently ranked near the head of the class at "Middle Infield University"; Academy
Elite. After handling 38 consectutive error-free chances, Touhy also started contributing offensively in 2010. Working
on straightening his stride to a more square position, he will begin to drive the ball as he matures. Touhy also paced
all AE infielders last season turning double plays.
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