By Chris Fuller
Kentucky Scouting Director

The PBR Kentucky Underclass Games took place on July 5-6 at the University of Louisville and afforded more than 110 players from around the state the opportunity to showcase their abilities. Most players in attendance were Class of 2018-2020 graduates, however there were a handful of Class of 2017 players in attendance due to their inability to attend the Top Prospect Games event three weeks ago with their teams still playing in the State Tournament.

The following is a look at the top statistical performers from the event. It should be noted that some pitchers did not get to throw at the event due to the inclement weather that cancelled some of the scheduled games.

CLICK HERE to view the statistical results of all players in attendance

Top Pitching Velocities

86 – Brennan LaBarbera, RHP, South Oldham HS, 2018
86 – Garrett Schmeltz, LHP, Pleasure Ridge Park HS, 2018
85 – Caleb Reinhardt, RHP, McCracken County HS, 2017
84 – Jaxon Boley, RHP, LaRue County HS, 2018
84 – Josh Graves, RHP, Nelson County HS, 2018
83 – Sam Sutton, LHP, Scott County HS, 2018
83 – Nolan Melton, RHP, Henderson County HS, 2018

Top Home to First Times

4.21 – Rook Ellington (RHH) OF, McCracken County HS, 2018
4.34 – Travis Rennirt, SS, Butler HS, 2019
4.38 – Jordyn Naranjo (LHH), LHP/1B, Graves County HS, 2019
4.39 – Tristin Garcia (LHH), SS, Male HS, 2018
4.41 – Logan Beagle (RHH), OF, Covington Catholic HS, 2018
4.41 – Bryce Thomas, (SH), 2B, Caldwell County HS, 2018
4.44 – Mitchell Langley (RHH), OF, Bullitt East HS, 2017
4.45 – Jacob Martz (LHH), OF, Conner HS, 2018
4.48 – Matthew Bryant (LHH), 2B, Bullitt East HS, 2017
4.49 – Stephen Mitchell (RHH), OF, St, Xavier HS, 2017

Top IF Velocities

81 – Nolan Melton, SS/RHP, Henderson County HS, 2018
80 – Justin Doyle, RHP/3B, North Oldham HS, 2019
79 – Chase Thomas, RHP/SS, Eastern HS, 2018
78 – Logan Beard, SS, North Oldham HS, 2020
78 – Trace Willhoite, 1B, Scott County HS, 2019

Top OF Velocities

92 – Zach Hopewell, OF, Apollo HS, 2017
88 – Stephen Mitchell, OF, St. Xavier HS, 2017
87 – Kyle Browning, OF, Lafayette HS, 2018
86 – Rook Ellington, OF, McCracken County HS, 2018
84 – Sam Sutton, OF/LHP, Scott County HS, 2018
83 – Josh Graves, 3B/OF/RHP, Nelson County HS, 2018
82 – Max Wadlington, OF, Lyon County HS, 2018

Top C Velocities

80 – Cameron Scheler, C, St. Xavier HS, 2019
79 – Matthew Ellis, C, Shelby County HS, 2018
75 – Ben Snapp, C, Madison Central HS, 2019
75 – Tyler Belcher, C, Marshall County HS, 2019
75 – Peyton Meredith, C, Bullitt East HS, 2018
75 – Caleb Wonn, C, Somerset HS, 2018
74 – Brayden Burch, C, Beechwood HS, 2018
74 – Chase Patton, C, St. Xavier HS, 2018
74- Cameron McCabe, C, Ryle HS, 2018
74 – Gabe Bratetic, C, Oldham County HS, 2019

Top Pop Times

1.93 – Peyton Meredith, C, Bullitt East HS, 2018
1.94 – Matthew Ellis, C, Shelby County HS, 2018
1.95 – Cameron Scheler, C, St. Xavier HS,
1.97 - Brayden Burch, C, Beechwood HS, 2018
1.98 – Tyler Belcher, C, Marshall County HS, 2019
1.98 – Craig Thompson, C, Holy Cross (Louisville) HS, 2019
1.99 – Caleb Wonn, C, Somerset HS, 2018

Top Exit Velocities

89 – Rook Ellington, OF, McCracken County HS, 2018
89 – Cameron Scheler, C, St. Xavier HS, 2019
88 – Zach Hopewell, OF, Apollo HS, 2017
87 – Sam Sutton, OF/LHP, Scott County HS, 2018
86 – Josh Graves, 3B/OF/RHP, Nelson County HS, 2018
86 – Cooper Jones, LHP/1B, Central Hardin HS, 2020
86 – Mason Kelley, 3B, Bullitt East HS, 2019
86 – Nolan Melton, SS/RHP, Henderson County HS, 2018
86 – Matthew Ellis, C, Shelby County HS, 2018
86 – Dallas Glass, OF/RHP, Pleasure Ridge Park HS, 2019