The 2018 Kentucky/Tennessee Underclass Border Battle took place October 13-14 at the University of Kentucky’s new baseball stadium and brought together more than 80 of the top uncommitted Class of 2020 and 2021 players from both states in what has become a premier event to see top uncommitted talent.

The weather for this year’s event had its sight set on not cooperating as Saturday featured cloudy and chilly conditions for mid-October with temperatures in the 40’s, while Sunday featured that as well, only with the addition of a constant drizzle/light rain that made conditions certainly less than ideal. A few players didn’t seem to be affected much by the adverse conditions, putting up similar numbers we’ve seen from them in the past, while other’s numbers were a notch below what they have previously shown.

All profiles have been updated with stats and videos from the event.

The following is a look at top statistical performers from Kentucky Class of 2020 players. The Class of 2021 article will follow.

CLICK HERE to view the numbers for all the Kentucky 2020 players from the event.

Top Kentucky 2020 Pitcher Velocities

85 – Max Bergmann, RHP, St. Xavier HS
85 – Riley Ferguson, RHP, Logan County HS
84 – Samuel Tackett, SS/RHP, Lafayette HS
84 – Ethan Beierle, OF/RHP, St. Xavier HS
84 – Tommy Henninger, RHP, Eastern HS
84 – Bryce Travis, LHP/OF, Madison Central HS

- Bergmann and Travis had two of the more impressive outings of the day. Bergmann pounded the zone with his 83-85 mph fastball and 72-73 mph curveball. He also mixed in a 79-80 changeup that had just enough velocity difference to be somewhat effective. He racked up five strikeouts and did not allow a hit or walk in his two innings. Travis was nearly equally as impressive, allowing just one baserunner via a walk in his two innings. He pounded the zone with his 81-84 mph fastball, and showed the ability to spin an effective curveball at 71-73. He recorded three strikeouts in his outing.

Top Kentucky 2020 Infield Velocities

90 - Samuel Tackett, SS/RHP, Lafayette HS
85 – Britten Robinson, MIF, Madison Southern HS
85 - Max Bergmann, RHP/3B, St. Xavier HS

Top Kentucky 2020 Outfield Velocities

92 - Samuel Tackett, SS/RHP, Lafayette HS
86 - Ethan Beierle, OF/RHP, St. Xavier HS
85 - Bryce Travis, LHP/OF, Madison Central HS

Top Kentucky 2020 C Velocities

75 – Zack Lembach, C, Meade County HS
73 – Barrett McGill, C, Nelson County HS

Top Kentucky 2020 Pop Times

1.92 - Zack Lembach, C, Meade County HS
2.02 - Barrett McGill, C, Nelson County HS

Top Kentucky 2020 Exit Velocities

98 - Samuel Tackett, SS/RHP, Lafayette HS
91 – James Jett, OF, Male HS
90 – Parker Estes, 3B, North Hardin HS
90 – Josh Halterman, 1B, Lafayette HS
89 – Mason Smith, SS/RHP, Mercer County HS

- Tackett continues to impress in all facets of the game with premium arm strength and bat speed. He made a very athletic play on a pop-up down the RF line while playing second base and launched a long HR to LF on a day where the baseball was not traveling well.