Future Games 2019: Statistical Analysis
August 1, 2019
On Wednesday, over 500 of the country’s top uncommitted 2021 and 2022 talent met in Cartersville, Ga., for PBR Future Games 2019 at the LakePoint Sporting Community. The day one participants performed in a showcase-style setting that put them through a 60-yard dash, defensive evaluations, an exit velocity station, as well as live on-field batting practice.
All of the position player stats measured yesterday have been inputted and formatted into our system, allowing us to take a deeper dive into the data today. We’ll go through each of the top performers, which might take us awhile, considering it was a record-setting day – literally. Our history books for this Future Games event goes back to 2011 and on Wednesday, four records were broken.
We had a records smashed in: the 60-yard dash, exit velocity, infield velocity, and outfield velocity. It was an exhilarating day in Georgia which made for an explosive first-ever PBR Future Games live from LakePoint.
Below, we’ll be breaking down each statistical category in greater detail. We’ll have more content to break down as the next few days roll by, now that gameplay is underway, so keep following your state-specific Twitter account, or our national one at @prepbaseball.
To view the PBR Future Games statsheet in full, click here.
60-YARD DASH
Illinois-based prospects had a strong showing statistically on Wednesday, and it all starts with Nicky Giamrusti (Notre Dame, IL, 2021), who shattered the 60 record, which previously stood at 6.43. He ignited the day with a 6.22 mark in the dash, truly a top-of-the-scale time which puts him in an elite territory. Giamrusti ran a 6.27 in his first try and was asked to give it another go where he one-upped himself at a 6.22. Archie Dean Herring (Westchester Country Day, NC, 2021) also broke the record that stood coming into the day, racing to a scorching quick 6.38 mark in the laser-timed dash.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
60-yard
1
Nick Giamarusti
IL
Notre Dame
2021
OF
6.22
2
Archie Dean Herring
NC
Greensboro Day
2021
OF
6.38
3
Chase Jans
KS
Blue Valley
2021
OF
6.51
4
Trey Lipsey
MI
Birmingham Groves
2021
OF
6.52
5
Frederick Rushton
MA
Doherty Memorial
2021
SS
6.55
6
JP Cunningham
NC
Combine Academy
2022
OF
6.56
^
David Calabrese
ON
St. Elizabeth CHS
2020
OF
6.56
7
Tye Wood
KS
Gardner Edgerton
2021
OF
6.57
8
Anthany Smith
TX
Bishop T.K. Gorman
2021
2B
6.59
^
John Rogers
IN
Carmel
2021
OF
6.59
^
Elijha Hammill
ON
Holy Trinity
2021
SS
6.59
EXIT VELOCITY
Last year, the Future Games exit velocity record was broken, and then it happened again on Wednesday, courtesy of Alex Stanwich (Lincoln-Way East, IL, 2022). You’ll hear a lot about Stanwich this week after electrifying each station he participated in yesterday, but his 106 mph exit velocity is what earned him an all-time Future Games record. In fact, the two top exit velos came from 2022 grads, the other being Jared Jones (Walton, GA) who recorded a 102 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Exit Velo
1
Alex Stanwich
IL
Lincoln-Way East
2022
OF
106
2
Jared Jones
GA
Walton
2022
1B
102
3
Stephen Kwapis
MI
Hackett Catholic Prep
2021
3B
101
^
Ehi Okojie
MD
River Hill
2021
OF
101
4
Carlos Pena
CT
Salisbury
2021
OF
100
^
Boston Smith
OH
Vandalia Butler
2021
C
100
^
Auston Brewer
IN
Snider
2021
OF
100
^
Andrew Jimenez
IL
St. Charles North
2021
3B
100
INFIELD VELOCITY
The record-breaking trend continues on the infield where Aidan Stewart (Next Level Academy, AL, 2021) topped 94 mph across the diamond. Derek Cease (Nanticoke Area, PA, 2021) broke the previous record as well, recording a high of 93 mph and consistently recorded accurate throws over 90 mph. A trio of Luke Heefner (Home School, TX, 2021), Michael Sirota (The Gunnery, CT, 2021), and Justin Szestowicki (Kingsway, NJ, 2021) each posted throws of 91 mph.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
INF Velo
1
Aidan Stewart
AL
Next Level Academy
2021
SS
94
2
Derek Cease
PA
Nanticoke Area
2021
SS
93
3
Luke Heefner
TX
Home School
2021
SS
91
^
Michael Sirota
CT
The Gunnery
2021
OF
91
^
Justin Szestowicki
NJ
Kingsway
2021
SS
91
4
Jackson Jobe
OK
Heritage Hall
2021
RHP
90
^
Gavin Guidry
LA
Barbe
2022
SS
90
5
Drew Messick
TX
Jesuit College Prep
2021
3B
89
OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Yet another record-breaking performance took place in the outfield, where Jaxson Davis (Lexington Christian Academy, KY, 2021) recorded two throws home at 96 mph. Lukas Schramm (Apex, NC), a 2022 grad, tied the record at 95 mph and Stanwich – again making his presence felt – recorded topped 93 mph. Tied for third at 94 mph to home were prospects Victor Quinn (Liberty, MO, 2021) and Jonathan Santucci (Phillips Academy, MA, 2021). Quinn is the No. 7 overall prospect in Missouri, while Santucci is ranked No. 8 in Massachusetts.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
OF Velo
1
Jaxson Davis
KY
Lexington Christian Academy
2021
RHP
96
2
Lukas Schramm
NC
Pro5 Academy
2022
OF
95
3
Victor Quinn
MO
Liberty-Wentzville
2021
RHP
94
^
Jonathan Santucci
MA
Phillips Academy Andover
2021
LHP
94
4
Alex Stanwich
IL
Lincoln-Way East
2022
OF
93
^
John Locker
MI
Brother Rice
2021
RHP
93
^
Luke Masiuk
CT
Trumbull
2021
OF
93
5
John Newton
NC
Cuthbertson
2021
OF
92
^
Carlos Pena
CT
Salisbury
2021
OF
92
CATCHER VELOCITY
This year’s group of catchers, as a whole, impressed with their big arms as 18 different players recorded a velocity from the chute at 80 mph or above. Another homegrown Georgia product, Harry Ford (North Cobb, 2021), and Iowa’s Logan Runde (Dubuque Hempstead, IA, 2021) each posted throws to second of 83 mph, which topped the event leaderboard. Six prospects reached 82 mph on their throws, while five topped 81 mph.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
C Velo
1
Logan Runde
IA
Dubuque Hempstead
2021
RHP
83
^
Harry Ford
GA
North Cobb
2021
C
83
2
Ellis Yohn
AL
Smiths Station
2021
C
82
^
Bryan Arendt
NC
Holly Springs
2021
C
82
^
Adonys Guzman
CT
Brunswick School
2022
C
82
^
Zack Horky
MI
Blissfield
2021
C
82
^
Jared Jones
GA
Walton
2022
1B
82
^
Ty Batusich
IL
Joliet West
2021
C
82
3
Tyler LeRoy
NJ
Delran
2021
C
81
^
Jordan Jerkins
FL
Liberty County
2021
C
81
^
Justin Jang
ON
Abbey Park
2021
C
81
^
Cade Westerlund
AZ
Mountain Pointe
2021
C
81
^
Ivan Brethowr
KS
St Thomas Aquinas
2021
OF
81
POP TIMES
While this was one of the few categories without a new-standing record, the day’s group of catchers were still explosive on their throws down to second. It was Ford again who dazzled in his session from behind the plate. He averaged the quickest pop to second base of the day, ranging from 1.83 to 1.90. Not too far behind was Hogan Helligso (Elkhorn South, NE, 2021) and 2022 grad Adonys Guzman (Brunswick School, CT).
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Pop Time
1
Harry Ford
GA
North Cobb
2021
C
1.83-1.90
2
Hogan Helligso
NE
Elkhorn South
2021
C
1.86-1.99
3
Cortlan Castle
TX
Midway
2021
C
1.86-2.01
4
Adonys Guzman
CT
Brunswick School
2022
C
1.87-1.95
5
Andrew Yu
TN
Ensworth
2021
C
1.88-1.97
6
Tyler LeRoy
NJ
Delran
2021
C
1.89-1.94
7
Boston Smith
OH
Vandalia Butler
2021
C
1.89-2.00
8
Cade Westerlund
AZ
Mountain Pointe
2021
C
1.89-2.02
9
Christopher Bernal
TX
McAllen
2021
C
1.90-1.94
10
Evin Sullivan
PA
North Penn
2021
C
1.90-1.98
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