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The summer rush of PBR events in Pennsylvania began this week with the 2018 Western PA Top Prospect Games on June 12th and 13th. Sixty prospects gathered for two days of nine inning games and showcase activities at the Seton Hill baseball complex on the campus of Seton Hill University. Today we begin our analysis of the prospects in attendance by taking a look at those that participated as a member of the Red Team.

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Red TEAM

TOP PROSPECTs

Hunter Klotz, 2021, C/OF, Central HS (Martinsburg) PA
6-foot-2, 190-pound left-handed hitter took an impressive round of batting practice and opened up game action with a triple driven to the wall in right-center field. The underclassman starts from a square stance and utilizes a short, lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Creates above average barrel whip as evidenced by his current 84 mph bat exit velocity, a number that will incorporate as he learns to clear his lower half more efficiently allowing his hand to work through the baseball. Current gap-to-gap power should continue to develop as he adds strength to his already advanced frame. Quiet receiver flashed quick feet, a clean transition and little wasted movement with pop times of 2.14-2.20 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. 

Rockne Seidel, 2019, RHP, Cathedral Prep (PA)
Currently ranked No. 83 in the PA Class of 2019, Seidel was the most impressive pitcher to toe the rubber on day one of the event. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder sat 84-86 while touching 87 mph several times during his three innings of work. The fastball is flat but the arm is very quick out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a short arm swing. Some work to lengthen his arm swing and a slightly lower arm slot could easily add several mph of velocity and movement to the fastball in the coming years. His changeup at 78-79 and curveball at 68-70 with 11/5 rotation are average, but his slider has the potential to be a consistent out pitch at the next level. The slider sits 75-77 with sharp late break and was commanded consistently for strikes. Seidel allowed just one hit over three innings while striking out three and inducing five ground ball outs.

Remainder of Roster: (in alphabetical order)

Nick Cosentino, 2020, RHP, Obama Academy (PA)
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-hander sat 78-81 out of a high 3/4 arm slot with arm-side run to his fastball. Curveball showed solid depth with 11/5 rotation at 66-68. Changeup is a quality third offering thrown at 69-71 with similar arm-side run and good sell. Retired six consecutive batters to start his three inning outing getting several ground balls. Repeats delivery well and projectable frame indicates significant velocity gains are likely in future years.

Nick Dolan, 2020, SS/2B, Baldwin HS (PA)
6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showcased a short swing path with a line drive approach during BP with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph and consistently found the barrel during game action. Long, athletic frame. Ran a 6.96 60-yard dash and registered 80 mph arm strength across the diamond during defensive workouts. Displayed a soft glove hand and a quick release from a 3/4 arm slot with more than enough arm strength to remain on the left side of the diamond at the next level.

Alex Gabauer, 2021, SS/2B, Norwin HS (PA)
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing from a high hands load with a short, lift-and-replace stride. Displayed good balance and rhythm to his swing with an above average feel for the barrel. Registered an 82 mph bat exit velocity and recorded three hits, including a double on day two of game action. 7.28 runner with 75 mph arm strength across the diamond, both numbers that will improve as he adds strength to his athletic frame. Showcased the ability to play through the baseball with active feet and a soft glove hand.

Chris Hinson, 2019, RHP, Norwin HS (PA)
5-foot-9, 130-pound righty sat 68-69 from a 3/4 arm slot utilizing an overhead rocker to initiate his delivery. Also utilized a curveball with 11/5 rotation at 58-59 as he secondary offering. Worked three innings in game action with solid command of both pitches. Allowed four hits while strikings out one.

Kevin Kogler, 2020, 3B/RHP, Bethel Park HS (PA)
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a leg hang stride to initiate his swing. Some lower half drift prior to contact allows his eye level to change but consistent hard contact in BP and a bat exit velocity of 85 mph was registered. Ran a 6.93 60-yard dash and showcased the athleticism to be able to be utilized at a number of defensive positions. Displayed active feet and the ability to play through the baseball with 81 mph arm strength across the diamond from third base. Righty sat 80-82 out of a high 3/4 arm slot on the mound working solely out of the stretch. Also commanded a curveball with 11/5 rotation at 70-72 and a splitter at 70-71 that showed some tumbling action. Allowed just one hit over three innings whiile striking out one. 

Jorge Leedham, 2020, RHP/SS, Hickory HS (PA)
6-foot, 190-pound primary pitcher sat 82-83 while touching 85 mph from a high 3/4 arm slot with three strikeouts in three innings of work. Also displayed a curveball with 11/5 rotation at 63-66, a sharper breaking slider at 72-73 and a seldom used changeup at 62-63. The right-handed hitter ran a 7.03 60-yard dash and registered an 85 mph bat exit velocity. He starts his swing from a square stance and initiates his lower half with a short, leg-hang stride. Works hard to stay inside the baseball and displayed a solid feel for the barrel in BP. Showcased developing defensive skills as a middle infielder with 82 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Josh McLean, 2019, OF/SS, Seneca Valley HS (PA)
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitter showcased a well-round skill set in an athletic, physical body on day two of the event. McLean ran a 7.05 60-yard dash, showcased an 81 mph bat exit velocity and flashed the top outfield arm of the event at 89 mph. 

Garrett Meckley, 2020, C/1B, Kennard Dale HS (PA)
6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a heel raise stride. Projectable frame with a balanced swing that generates a bat exit velocity of 85 mph. Ran a 7.63 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.21-2.30 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch.

Will Mracna, 2020, RHP, North Allegheny HS (PA)
6-foot, 185-pound right-hander with an athletic frame. Sat 75-77 out of a high 3/4 arm slot working solely out of the stretch. Worked three innings allowing four hits and one walk while striking out three. Fastball has some natural cut while his curveball showed 11/5 rotation at 63-64.

Tim Quinn, 2021, 1B/2B, Franklin Regional HS (PA)
6-foot-3, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a knee-to-knee leg-hang stride. Displayed some barrel drag with a line drive approach in BP and a bat exit velocity of 81 mph. 7.83 runner displayed capable actions around the bag at first base with 72 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Paul Rice, 2020, C/2B, Greensburg Central Catholic HS (PA)
5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a wide, slightly crouched base and utilizes a short, lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing from a high elbow load. Displayed a solid feel for the barrel in BP with a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. 7.47 runner showcased pop times of 2.25-2.33 on throws of 70 mph out of the crouch. Displayed quick feet and a clean transition while consistently putting throws on the bag during defensive workout.

Jack Wunz, 2021, OF, State College Area HS (PA)
6-foot-1, 180-pound left-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a leg-hang stride to initiate his swing. Displayed the ability to create some backspin during a solid round of BP while showing some present pull side gap power. Registered an 85 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.10 60-yard dash. Shows athletic actions in the outfield with good routes to the baseball and accurate 78 mph arm strength.

Zach Zuchelli, 2019, 2B/SS, Blackhawk HS (PA)
5-foot-8, 150-pound right-hander hitter starts from an open stance and initiates his lower half with a leg hang stride. Showcased above average feel for the barrel during solid round of BP with a bat exit velocity of 85 mph. Ran a 6.82 60-yard dash and flashed sound fielding mechanics with an ability to make throws from multiple arm angles during defensive evaluations. Likely a second baseman at the next level. Foot speed and athleticism would also allow him to make the move to the outfield if there were a need.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2018 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games (INVITE ONLY)	PA	06/19	Millersville University
Clash of the Titans Tournament Scout Day	PA	06/24	War Memorial Field - Ephrata, PA
Northeastern Pennsylvania Summer Review	PA	06/26	Misericordia University
Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase - 6.27.18	PA	06/27	University of Charleston - Triana Field
2018 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase	PA	07/10	Millersville University
Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase - 7.11.18	PA	07/11	Potomac State College
2018 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only)	PA	08/01	Grand Park - Westfield, IN
PBR Junior Future Games (Invite Only)	NATIONAL	08/02	Grand Park - Westfield, IN
2018 Fall Kickoff Showcase	PA	08/16	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR (Fall Kickoff Tournament)	PA	08/17	Millersville University
Northern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase - 8.26.18	PA	08/26	Wheeling Jesuit University

 

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