2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games: Complete Results
June 13, 2019
The Western PA Top Prospect Games annually attracts many of the top prospects in the state to showcase their abilities prior to the start of the summer travel season. The 2019 version of the event took place this week on the campus of Seton Hill University. Following is a look at top performances in a number of measurable categories. CLICK HERE for complete results for all prospects in attendance over the course of the two day event.
Top Bat Exit Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
| 1 | Gavin McGowan | PA | Hazleton Area | 2020 | SS | 92 |
| 2 | Anthony Sherwin | PA | Penn-Trafford | 2020 | SS | 91 |
| 3 | Casey Caufield | PA | West Chester Henderson | 2020 | SS | 89 |
| ^ | Aidan Shephard | PA | Norwin | 2020 | OF | 89 |
| ^ | Nick Plank | PA | Bellwood-Antis | 2021 | C | 89 |
| ^ | Marshall Weinberg | PA | Pine Richland | 2020 | OF | 89 |
| 4 | Eric Chorba | PA | Norwin | 2021 | C | 88 |
| ^ | Jack Malec | PA | Cathedral Prep | 2021 | 1B | 88 |
| 5 | Ryan Verbonitz | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | C | 86 |
| 6 | Jace Miner | PA | Brookville | 2021 | LHP | 85 |
| 7 | Christian Zilli | PA | Hempfield Area | 2021 | RHP | 84 |
| ^ | Scott Renk | PA | Spring-Ford | 2022 | 1B | 84 |
| ^ | David Duffalo | PA | Slippery Rock | 2020 | C | 84 |
| ^ | Marcus Danchision | PA | MMI Prep | 2021 | RHP | 84 |
| 8 | Kolby VanWhy | PA | Coudersport | 2020 | 1B | 82 |
| ^ | Adam Crawford | PA | West Allegheny | 2021 | OF | 82 |
Top Fastball Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | FB |
| 1 | Marshall Weinberg | PA | Pine Richland | 2020 | OF | 80-84 mph |
| 2 | Gabe Watts | PA | Johnsonburg | 2021 | LHP | 81-83 mph |
| 3 | Jackson Miller | PA | Albert Gallatin | 2020 | RHP | 80-82 mph |
| 4 | Marcus Danchision | PA | MMI Prep | 2021 | RHP | 79-81 mph |
| 5 | Jack Malec | PA | Cathedral Prep | 2021 | 1B | 78-81 mph |
| 6 | Jace Miner | PA | Brookville | 2021 | LHP | 76-80 mph |
Top 60-yard dash times
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
| 1 | Marshall Weinberg | PA | Pine Richland | 2020 | OF | 6.69 |
| 2 | Casey Caufield | PA | West Chester Henderson | 2020 | SS | 6.75 |
| 3 | Adam Crawford | PA | West Allegheny | 2021 | OF | 6.96 |
| ^ | Carter Rieben | PA | Downingtown West | 2020 | SS | 6.96 |
| 4 | Camron Marciniak | PA | Johnsonburg Area | 2022 | OF | 6.97 |
| 5 | Aidan Shephard | PA | Norwin | 2020 | OF | 7.03 |
Infield Arm Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Gavin McGowan | PA | Hazleton Area | 2020 | SS | 83 |
| 2 | Casey Caufield | PA | West Chester Henderson | 2020 | SS | 81 |
| 3 | Anthony Sherwin | PA | Penn-Trafford | 2020 | SS | 80 |
OUTFIELD ARM VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Marshall Weinberg | PA | Pine Richland | 2020 | OF | 91 |
| 2 | Aidan Shephard | PA | Norwin | 2020 | OF | 90 |
| 3 | Jace Miner | PA | Brookville | 2021 | LHP | 85 |
| 4 | Gabe Watts | PA | Johnsonburg | 2021 | LHP | 83 |
| 5 | Adam Crawford | PA | West Allegheny | 2021 | OF | 80 |
Top Catcher Pop Times
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Ryan Verbonitz | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | C | 2.07-2.14 |
| 2 | Eric Chorba | PA | Norwin | 2021 | C | 2.14-2.22 |
| 3 | Nick Plank | PA | Bellwood-Antis | 2021 | C | 2.15-2.21 |
| 4 | Brycen Rearick | PA | Forest Hills | 2020 | C | 2.15-2.24 |
| 5 | David Duffalo | PA | Slippery Rock | 2020 | C | 2.18-2.25 |
| 6 | Ethan Wells | PA | Johnsonburg Area | 2022 | C | 2.25-2.35 |
| 7 | Jake Meeker | PA | St. Marys Area | 2020 | C | 2.28-2.35 |
TOP CATCHER ARM VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Ryan Verbonitz | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | C | 74 |
| ^ | David Duffalo | PA | Slippery Rock | 2020 | C | 74 |
| 2 | Ethan Wells | PA | Johnsonburg Area | 2022 | C | 71 |
| ^ | Jake Meeker | PA | St. Marys Area | 2020 | C | 71 |
| 3 | Eric Chorba | PA | Norwin | 2021 | C | 70 |
| ^ | Brycen Rearick | PA | Forest Hills | 2020 | C | 70 |
| ^ | Nick Plank | PA | Bellwood-Antis | 2021 | C | 70 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games | PA | 06/11 | Seton Hill University |
| 2019 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games | PA | 06/18 | Millersville University |
| GoWags Teams Scout Day | PA | 06/20 | Millersville University |
| 2019 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | 07/09 | Millersville University |
| 2019 Western PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | 07/23 | Historic Pullman Park (Butler, PA) |
| Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
| 2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) | PA | 07/31 | LakePoint |
| 2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase | PA | 08/15 | Millersville University |
| Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament) | PA | 08/17 | Millersville University |
| 2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations) | PA | 09/07 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
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