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By Greg Williams
Pennsylvania / West Virginia Director of Scouting

The Elite Prospect Showcase brought together 68 prospects from four states on October 29 at Keystone State Baseball Academy. The day included players participating in three waves with a number of impressive performances. Following is a look back at some of the top performers in each of the measurable categories evaluated as well as the top performers by position. CLICK HERE for complete results for all prospects in attendance.

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TOP BAT EXIT VELOCITY

96 mph - Matt Hayes, 1B, Lakeland HS (PA), 2018
94 mph - Austin Bradbury, OF/RHP, Cedar Cliff HS (PA), 2019
92 mph - Brent Kaunas, 3B, Blue Mountain HS (PA), 2019
92 mph - Dylan Swarmer, C, Knoch HS (PA), 2018
92 mph - Nate Thomas, 3B, St. Elizabeth HS (DE), 2018

TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY

85 mph - Jacob Marcus, RHP, Conestoga HS (PA), 2018
84 mph - Austin Bradbury, OF/RHP, Cedar Cliff HS (PA), 2019
84 mph - Jacob McCaskey, 2B/RHP, Deer Lakes HS (PA), 2018
84 mph - Jake Pothering, RHP, Schuylkill Haven HS (PA), 2019
84 mph - Blaise Sclafani, RHP, Souderton Area HS (PA), 2018

TOP 60-YARD DASH TIMES

6.68 - Nick Serafino, SS, Canon-McMillan HS (PA), 2018
6.69 - Steven Miller, SS, North Hills HS (PA), 2018
6.73 - Nate Thomas, 3B, St. Elizabeth HS (DE), 2018
6.75 - Gianni Arici, SS, St. Joseph's Prep (PA), 2018
6.82 - Sean Hopkins, C, West Chester Rustin HS (PA), 2019
6.83 - Nathan Loser, OF, Manheim Central HS (PA), 2018
6.88 - Connor Rakow, OF, Franklin Area HS (PA), 2019
6.88 - Brett Steinle, OF/RHP, Seneca Valley HS (PA), 2018
6.89 - Austin Bradbury, OF/RHP, Cedar Cliff HS (PA), 2019

TOP IF/OF ARM VELOCITY 
 
91 mph - Austin Bradbury, OF/RHP, Cedar Cliff HS (PA), 2019
85 mph - Kyle Laing, RHP/OF, Downingtown West HS (PA), 2018
85 mph - Connor Rakow, OF, Franklin Area HS (PA), 2019
84 mph - Tyler Treese, RHP/OF, Hollidaysburg HS (PA), 2017
83 mph - Brett Steinle, OF/RHP, Seneca Valley HS (PA), 2018

TOP CATCHER POP TIMES & ARM VELOCITY

2.06 / 74 mph - Dylan Swarmer, C, Knoch HS (PA), 2018
2.06 / 72 mph - Bryce Behmer, C, Lancaster Catholic HS (PA), 2020
2.07 / 74 mph - Joshua Rich, C, Northeastern HS (PA), 2018
2.09 / 72 mph - Sam Aslansan, C, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (PA), 2019

top CATCHER

Dylan Swarmer, 2018, Knoch
6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a leg-lift stride. Displayed above average barrel whip (92 mph) with some present power during a solid round of batting practice. Early weight transfer at times leads to timing issues but ball jumps of barrel when all parts work together. Registered a top pop time of 2.06 on throws of 74 mph from the crouch and ran a 7.31 60-yard dash. Quiet receiver has the potential to play early defensively at the next level.

+ View analysis of all catchers in attendance HERE.

TOP CORNeR INFIELDER

Nate Thomas, 2018, 3B, St. Elizabeth (DE)
Thomas immediately passes the eye test, standing at 6-foot-5, 200-pounds and running a 6.73 60-yard dash. The left-handed hitter starts from an open stance and takes a slow, controlled, knee-to-knee stride to square. Load includes a hand hitch and significant amount of barrel waggle, but the ball jumps off his bat (92 mph exit velocity) when he is on time. Swing has a bit of length, but he creates good leverage and attacks the baseball with an intent to elevate it. Defensively, he showed solid feet, an ability to complete the slow roller play, and 78 mph arm strength from a short arm action with low elbow. Appears to have a shot to stick at the hot corner, although is athletic enough to man a corner outfield spot as well.

+ View analysis of all corner infielders in attendance HERE.

TOP MiDDLE INFIELDER

Steven Miller, 2018, North Hills
Athletic 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame. Currently shows gap power potential (88 mph exit velocity) and is a plus runner (6.69 60-yard dash). Right-handed hitter whose hands work fairly well and will free up even more as he irons out his lower half. Initial movement varies from a small toe-tap to a rock of weight to the back side sans front foot. Starts from an open stance and strides to a wide base with forward hip slide that limits ability to fully incorporate lower half into swing. Exhibited some feel for the barrel despite not always being on time during this round of BP. Defensively, he exhibits good footwork, a soft glove, and 82 mph arm strength, while he would benefit from working to field the baseball on the glove side of his body instead of off his right hip.

+ View analysis of all middle infielders in attendance HERE.

TOP OUTFIELDeR

Connor Rakow, 2019, Franklin Area

Athletic 6-foot, 170-pound frame and athletic actions across the board make Rakow the top outfield prospect at this event. The sophomore ran a 6.88 60-yard dash, flashed 85 mph arm strength from the outfield and displayed a fluid right-handed swing with an 88 mph bat exit velocity. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a short, leg-lift stride and solid hip turn to create considerable barrel whip. Rakow gets to extension routinely and shows present gap-to-gap power with an above average feel for the barrel.

+ View analysis of all outfielders in attendance HERE.

TOP PITCHER

Jacob Marcus, 2018, RHP, Conestoga
5-foot-10, 155-pound junior raised his stock dramatically throwing the bullpen of the day. The righty sat 84-85 from a 3/4 arm slot with a hip coil delivery that leads to some arm-side run to his fastball. Marcus is long in back with a very quick arm that gives his fastball late life. A pair of quality secondary offerings give Marcus three pitches to work off with the potential to get outs. His slider shows tight rotation and late action at 72-74 out of the same arm slot as his fastball. Marcus also showed very good feel for a 79 mph changeup thrown at fastball arm speed. At its best the pitch showed significant arm-side run.

+ View analysis of all pitchers in attendance HERE.

TOP Two-Way Player

Austin Bradbury, 2019, OF/RHP, Cedar Cliff

At 6-foot-2, 190-pounds, Bradbury looks the part of a high school senior but has yet to suit up for his sophomore season. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates significant barrel whip with a weight shift stride and strong hip rotation. Bradbury barreled the baseball consistently during his round of batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 94 mph. He showcased athletic actions in the outfield with 91 mph arm strength and above average foot speed (6.89 60-yard dash).

The righty sat 81-84 during his bullpen session with some hip coil to his delivery out of a high 3/4 arm slot. He also flashed command of a drop down fastball at similar velocity with some arm-side run. Bradbury's curveball shows 11/5 shape at 66-68 and he also displayed a slider at 72 mph. His changeup at 70-75 is his best secondary pitch at this point, showing arm-side run with good arm speed. While likely a position player at the next level, the sophomore shows the arm strength from the outfield that could transla