Coverage of the the country's top prospects as Nathan Rode hits the road to see the best players. He'll provide analysis and interviews along the way while correcting people on the pronunciation of his last name—it's a long e, like Roadie. Where he goes will depend upon the location of prospects, but he'll bring the coverage he has become known for.
Highlights from Championship Sunday at the 2021 National Program Invitational.
Highlights from Friday's action at the 2021 National Program Invitational
The Frederick Keys and West Virginia Black Bears played to a tie Thursday with Ronan Kopp showing big velo and Nick Hernandez supplying the power.
Anthony Solometo struck out 12 in 5.2 innings in the Diamond Classic Championship.
Despite battling his control, Will Stevens showed an electric arsenal at times, while Daryl Myers continued to swing a hot bat.
Lonnie White's double highlighted an offensive outburst as Malvern Prep beat William Penn Charter for its 23rd Inter-Ac title.
Pete Heubeck shifted into cruise control early, striking out 15 in a complete game and retiring 16 straight at one point.
Brandon Clarke and Luke Holman both flashed their upside but struggled with their command at times.
Daylen Lile continued to square the ball up for The Rode Show, collecting a triple and home run on Thursday.
The Rode Show is in Kentucky and started with a big match-up between RHP Will Koger and OF Daylen Lile.
The Rode Show saw Kahlil Watson collect three hits, including a laser home run.
Marty Gair showed big velo on Thursday, though scattered control led to seven walks.
The Rode Show took in a matchup between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs, which featured the state's top catchers in Ryan McCrystal and Bryan Arendt.
Public schools opened in North Carolina this week and after a shaky first inning, Josh Hartle cruised through his first regular season start.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's swept two games Saturday against Brother Rice, both by the mercy rule.
The Rode Show is on a quick trip to Michigan to see SS Alex Mooney and a loaded Orchard Lake St. Mary's Squad.
In San Diego, Nathan Rode saw Marcelo Mayer drop two bombs before checking out Carson Williams, who closed a game with a big fastball.
In an instant classic, Orange Lutheran traded blows with Harvard-Westlake to claim the JSerra Classic championship.
