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Results from the Preseason Underclass Showcase West



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Preseason Underclass Showcase West


We would like to thank all who participated in PBR Michigan’s Preseason Underclass Showcase West. This was a great opportunity for 2016, '17 and '18 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase. Below we have the complete statistical results from the event as well as the top performers across various different categories. 

In the coming weeks, we will be adding and updating profiles for each of the players in attendance, including complete analysis and video.

Interested in attending a PBR Michigan event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

For now, please take a look at the statistical results from the event by clicking here.

Preseason Underclass Showcase West: Top Performers


Top Fastball Velocity

87 mph - Brenden Lovell, RHP, Vicksburg HS, 2017
85 mph - Nolan Petroelje, RHP/1B, Hudsonville HS, 2017
85 mph - Bryce Davis, RHP/1B, Sparta HS, 2017
84 mph - Jarrod Melle, RHP, Lowell HS, 2017
83 mph - Alex Janssen, OF/RHP, Gull Lake HS, 2016

Top 60-Yard Dash

6.80 - Noah Bloye, OF/1B, Byron Center HS, 2017
6.86 - Nathan Roede, 3B/OF/C, Byron Center HS, 2017
6.90 - Connor Gifford, OF/1B, Grandville HS, 2017
7.00 - AJ Clarey, 2B/OF, Caledonia HS, 2018
7.04 - Bailey Peterson, SS, Grandville HS, 2016

Top OF Velocity 
85 mph - Alex Janssen, OF/RHP, Gull Lake HS, 2016
82 mph - Ty Schmitt, RHP/OF, Greenville HS, 2018
78 mph - Nathan Roede, 3B/OF/C, Byron Center HS, 2017
78 mph - Noah Bloye, OF/1B, Byron Center HS, 2017
78 mph - Jarod Nickel, OF/2B, Kenowa Hills HS, 2016

Top IF Velocity
83 mph - Bailey Peterson, SS, Grandville HS, 2016
82 mph - Logan Sharp, RHP/1B, Greenville HS, 2017
80 mph - Carsie Walker, RHP/SS, Saugatuk HS, 2017
79 mph - Caleb Balgaard, SS, Howell HS, 2017
78 mph - Noah Bloye, OF/1B, Byron Center HS, 2017
78 mph - Logan Lee, RHP/1B, Rockford HS, 2018

Top C Velocity
74 mph - Tommy Blitchok, C/SS, Grandville HS, 2018
73 mph - Nathan Roede, 3B/OF/C, Byron Center HS, 2017
73 mph - Gabe Denton, C/3B, Clare HS, 2016
73 mph - Nate Stephens, C/OF, Lowell HS, 2017
71 mph - Jake Kissane, C/OF, Lake Michigan Catholic HS, 2018

Top Pop Time

2.08-2.15 - Gabe Denton, C/3B, Clare HS, 2016
2.11-2.18 - Nate Stephens, C/OF, Lowell HS, 2017
2.13-2.27 - Tommy Blitchok, C/SS, Grandville HS, 2018
2.13-2.29 - Alex Crump, C/2B, Northview HS, 2017

Top Exit Velocity
94 mph - Caleb Balgaard, SS, Howell HS, 2017
88 mph - Bryce Davis, RHP/1B, Sparta HS, 2017
87 mph - Gabe Denton, C/3B, Clare HS, 2016
87 mph - Logan Sharp, RHP/1B, Greenville HS, 2017
86 mph - Nathan Roede, 3B/OF/C, Byron Center HS, 2017
86 mph - Bailey Peterson, SS, Grandville HS, 2016
85 mph - Brendan Oosse, 1B/OF, East Grand Rapids HS, 2016
85 mph - Camden Blood, MIF, Hamilton HS, 2017

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