Prep Baseball Report

Spokane Summer Open: Preview Story


Josh Schoenberg
Scouting and Operations Assistant

This Wednesday, June 28th the PBR Washington team is hosting the Spokane Summer Open at Whitworth University. This is an open event for all high school classes (2024-27), and gives our staff an ample look at the area's top players.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.

EVENT HISTORY

This is our second year hosting the event, and last year provided us a quality look at a variety of prospects in the area. There are already 4 commitments among the players in attendance at this event in 2022.

At this event last year, OF Andrew Rayment (Mt. Spokane) put together a strong overall workout. He ran a 6.79 60-yard dash, posted mid-90s exit velocities, and generated impressive Blast metrics. Rayment's performance solidified himself as a top outfielder in the state's 2024 class, and he committed to Santa Clara shortly after.

We're looking forward to checking in on the next crop of talent from this event to earn next-level attention in the coming weeks, months, and years.

2023 ROSTER

This year's roster is already shaping up nicely. 

Wednesday's roster will feature several prospects that are ranked in their respective classes, all of whom are still uncommitted. This includes OF/RHP David Barnes (Mead, 2024) and RHP Caleb Sherfey (Tri Cities Prep, 2024).

Barnes is an athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with an intriguing toolset. In our previous looks, he has posted low-90s exit velocities and tossed 88 mph from the outfield.

David Barnes

Sherfey hosts a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 185-pounds with a rise-and-run profile on the bump and impressive spin efficiencies. 

Caleb Sherfey

Reviewing the event roster, we’re set to meet quite a few players who have not yet attended a PBR showcase, and we are eager to add more names to our follow lists.

EVENT CHECK-IN PROCESS

Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Wednesday's event, it is imperative that you read our adjusted showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.

Additionally, in an effort to continue and develop contactless check-in strategies, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.

ITINERARY

Check-in time for all position players:

  •  1:45 p.m.

Check-in time for all pitcher onlys:

  •  3:15 p.m.

MORE EVENT DETAILS

Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan, Vizual Edge, and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, that can be applied to improve upon their game.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2023 Scout Day - Yakima Dirt Dawgs
WA 07/05
Davis High School
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
WA 07/11 Island Crest Park - Mercer Island
Seattle Summer Open II
WA 07/12 Bannerwood Park - Bellevue, WA
Top Prospect Games - Session 2 (Invite-Only)
WA 07/18 Island Crest Park - Mercer Island
PBR Junior Future Games
NATIONAL 07/25 LakePoint Sports - Cartersville, GA
2023 PBR Future Games (Pacific Northwest Invite)
WA 07/26 LakePoint Sports - Cartersville, GA