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 2021 players. The Class of 2020 article was featured yesterday.

CLICK HERE to view the numbers for all Kentucky 2021 players from the event

Top KY 2021 Pitcher Velocites

85 – Bryce Saylor, RHP/3B, North Bullitt HS
81 – Deaton Oak, RHP/SS, Oldham County HS
81 – Ethan Davis, SS/RHP, West Jessamine HS
81 – Josh Castleman, OF/LHP, Trinity HS
81 – Luke McClinton, RHP/OF, DeSales HS

- On a day where many velocities were down from previous bests, Saylor seemed unaffected as he pounded the zone with his 83-85 mph fastball and 71-73 curveball. He allowed one hit and struck out two in two innings. Castleman worked two quick innings, showing command of his 79-81 mph fastball to both sides of the plate while mixing in a 68-69 curveball effectively. McClinton worked a quick inning recording two strikeouts with an 80-81 mph fastball and 66 mph curveball. Oak’s velocity was down 2-4 mph at this event.

Top 2021 IF Velocities                                                                                                                        

84 – Ethan Davis, SS/RHP, West Jessamine HS
82 – Bryce Saylor, RHP/3B, North Bullitt HS
82 – Jason Oviedo, 3B, Lexington Catholic HS
82 – Nick Thompson, RHP/1B, Trinity HS

Top KY 2021 OF Velocities

81 – Josh Castleman, OF/LHP, Trinity HS
81 – Luke McClinton, RHP/OF, DeSales HS

Top KY 2021 C Velocities

75 – Justin Lauersdorf, C, St. Xavier HS

Top KY 2021 Pop Times

1.94 - Justin Lauersdorf, C, St. Xavier HS
2.07 – Dylan Burton, C. Somerset HS

- Lauersdorf shows the makings of being one of the top catchers in the 2021 class with athleticism and arm strength behind the dish.

Top KY 2021 Exit Velocities

92 - Jason Oviedo, 3B, Lexington Catholic HS
88 – Nick Dawson, 3B/RHP, DuPont Manual HS
87 - Josh Castleman, OF/LHP, Trinity HS
86 – Ethan Davis, SS/RHP, West Jessamine HS

- Oviedo has an aggressive approach that produces big bat speed for his age. His round of BP was loud with an obvious power element to his offensive game.