By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting



Less than a week remains until the much anticipated Elite Prospect Showcase. This event has become the highlight of the fall and serves as a final opportunity for many prospects to gain exposure prior to the NCAA early signing period and the Division I quiet period.

The finalized roster includes 78 players from four states. Today we preview the four Class of 2019 prospects that dot the roster.

Sam Aslansan, C, Springside Chestnut Hill
Height: 5-11  Weight: 155   Bat/Throw: R/R

60 Time: 7.60   Pop Time: 2.28-2.38
Position Velocity: 68   Exit Velocity: 78

Previous Events:

2015 PA Underclass Games (INVITE ONLY) - Jun 23, 2015
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Nick Embleton, RHP/1B, East Pennsboro
Height: 6-1  Weight: 175   Bat/Throw: R/R

Max FB: 81   FB: 79-80   CB: 65-66
Changeup: 68-70  Cutter:  69-70
60 Time: 7.36   Position Velocity: 82 OF /  81 IF  Exit Velocity: 83

Previous Events:

2015 PA Underclass Games (INVITE ONLY) - Jun 23, 2015

2015 Future Prospects Showcase - Jan 24, 2015
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Kollin Henneman, C, Big Spring
Height: 5-8  Weight: 190   Bat/Throw: R/R

60 Time: 8.37   Pop Time: 2.20-2.28
Position Velocity: 73   Exit Velocity: 86

Previous Events:

2015 PA Underclass Games (INVITE ONLY) - Jun 23, 2015

2015 Future Prospects Showcase - Jan 24, 2015

Future Prospects Showcase - Mar 30, 2014
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Connor Rakow, OF/RHP, Franklin Area
Height: 5-11  Weight: 160   Bat/Throw: R/R

60 Time: 7.56   Position Velocity: 78 OF  Exit Velocity: 78
FB: 76-77   CB: 65-66
Changeup: 68-70  Cutter:  65-66

Previous Events:

2015 Western PA Fall Review - Sep 20, 2015
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COMPLETE SCHEDULE

•   9:30-  9:45  Position Players Check-in
• 10:00-10:30  Stretching/60-Yard Dash
• 10:30-11:30  Position Player Defensive Evaluations
• 11:30-12:15  Position Player Live Batting Practice
• 12:30-12:45  Two-way Players & Catchers Check-in
• 12:45-  1:15  Two-way Player 60-Yard Dash
•   1:15-  2:15  Two-way Player/Catcher Live Batting Practice
•   2:15-  3:00  Two-way Player/Catcher Defensive Evaluations
•   2:15-  2:30  Pitcher Onlys Check-in (prepare to begin bullpens at 3:00)
  
•   3:00-  4:30  Bullpen Sessions
  + Pitcher onlys will be first group to throw bullpens, followed by two-way  
     players.
  + Catchers remain for the bullpen session to be evaluated catching pitchers.