Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director

As we are coming to the end of another calendar year, we are going to countdown the top ten most viewed Missouri news stories of 2014.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed news stories by you the reader in 2014.

1. 8.17 Class of 2015 Games Instant Analysis

On Sunday, August 17 Prep Baseball Report-Missouri held the Class of 2015 Prospect Games, which showcased 62 of the top uncommitted seniors-to-be players in the state.  Here is an immediate look that the showcase.  In the next few weeks, videos from STL Sports Productions will be uploaded to the players profiles, along with a scouting report.   We will also break down the event position-by-position in the next few weeks.  

For now, here is the instant analysis. CLICK HERE, to see the entire list of participants.

Max Fastball - RHP
90 - Bradey Welsh (Marshfield, RHP, 2015)
88 - Chase Hagerty (Cape Central, RHP, 2015)
88 - Ethan Griswold (Liberty, RHP, 2015)
87 - Spencer Juergens (Borgia, RHP, 2015)
87 - Jordan Robben (Staley, RHP, 2015) 
87 - Jared Robbins (Rockhurst, RHP, 2015)

Max Fastball - LHP
80 - Joe Tieman (St. Joseph Central,  LHP,  2015)
78-  Colton Larkins (Blue Springs South, LHP,  2015)
78 - Stephen Clark (Wentzville-Holt, LHP, 2015

Max Outfield Velo
89 - MIchael Marra (Lee's Summit North, OF, 2015)
87 - Colton Anderson (Seckman, OF, 2015)
87 - Nic Gauspohl (Timberland, OF, 2015) 
86 - Jared Robbins (Rockhurst, OF, 2015) 
86 - Conrad McMahon (Staley, OF, 2015) 
86- Patrick Hoerning (Nixa, OF, 2015) 

Max Infield Velo
85 - Bradey Welsh (Marshfield, SS, 2015) 
84 - Jordan Robben (Staley, 3B, 2015) 
82 - Steven Deckard (Francis Howell North, 3B, 2015) 
81 - Conrad McMahon  (Staley, 3B, 2015) 

Best Pop Times
1.90 - Josh Scribner (Raymore Peculiar, C, 2015)
1.95 - Mitchell Morris (Fox, C, 2015)
1.96 - Cole Bornhop (Lutheran South, C, 2015) 
1.97 - Blake Moore (Liberty North, C, 2015) 

Best Home to First Times
4.07 - Derrick Freeman (University City, OF, 2015) 
4.09 - Easton Fortuna (Park Hill South, 2B, 2015)
4.11 - Conrad McMahon (Staley, OF/3B, 2015) 
4.13 - Kaleb Reid (Smithville, 2B/OF, 2015) 
4.14 - Jordan Robben (Staley, 3B, 2015) 
4.15 - Chas Verduzco (St. Joseph Benton, 2B/3B, 2015)
4.16 - Michael Marra (Lee's Summit North, OF, 2015) 

Max Exit Velocity
93 - Isaac Norsic (Hillcrest, 1B, 2015) 
93 - Seth Gerardy (Battle, C, 2015) 
91 - James Grandgenette (Smithville, OF/1B, 2015) 
91 - Jacob Mitchell (Mountain Grove, OF, 2015) 
89 - Josh Scribner (Raymore-Peculiar, C, 2015) 
88 - Tyler Peterson (Rockhurst, 1B, 2015) 
88 - Cole Bornhop (Lutheran South, C, 2015) 
88 - Jordan Robben (Staley, 3B, 2015)

Previous Top Ten Stories of 2014

#10 - St. Louis Metro Underclass: Instant Analysis
#9 - Benes Out for 2014 With ACL Injury
#8 - MHSBCA Pre-Season Rankings for Missouri Class 5
#7 - Ozark Prospect ID Instant Analysis
#6 - Top Prospect Games Rosters and Schedules
#5 - 10.18 Underclass Games Instant Analysis
#4 - 2017 Underclass Games Individual Analysis
#3 - St. Louis Preseason All-State Instant Analysis
#2 - 2016 Top Prospect Games Instant Analysis