By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

The 2014 Preseason All-State Showcase is a little over two weeks away and the finalized rosters for the two-day event are nearly complete.

This year's event has been altered to a two-day format to better accommodate the number of top prospects looking to participate. 93 Position players will work out on Day One (February 15) with pitchers and catchers scheduled to showcase on Day Two (February 16).

Registrations for middle infielders, corner infielders and outfielders that will participate on Day One have been closed. Following is the finalized Day One roster as well as the itinerary for the day.

2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Day One Roster
2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Day One Itinerary

Registrations for pitchers and catchers that will participate on Day Two are scheduled to close at noon on February 5, or when capacity is reached. Following is a look at the current Day Two roster. A detailed itinerary for Day Two will be posted shortly after the close of registrations.

2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Current Day Two Roster


Top performances from last year's event

Top Fastball:

89-91 mph - RHP Adam Seibert, Episcopal Academy HS, Class of 2014
87-90 mph - LHP LaRon Mitchell, Susquehanna Township HS, Class of 2014

Home-to-1B:           

3.91 - Trey Reese, Penn Hills HS, Class of 2014
3.96 - Joe Repischak, Upper St. Clair HS, Class of 2014

OF Arms:           

87 mph - Cody Bain, Blackhawk HS, Class of 2014
85 mph - Mitchell Machi, North Allegheny HS, Class of 2014

IF Arms:             

84 mph - SS Nick Falso, Wissahickon HS, Class of 2015
84 mph - SS/RHP Jake Horew, Chartiers Valley HS, Class of 2013
84 mph - 3B Ryan Wardropper, Elizbeth Forward HS, Class of 2014
84 mph - 1B Sam Vilk, Mentor HS (OH), Class of 2014
84 mph - 3B.RHP Jamie Switalski, Pine Richland HS

Catchers:                

1.88 - Drew Landis, Red Lion HS, Class of 2014
1.92 - Aaron Fritz, Minersville HS, Class of 2014

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