Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2021 SS/3B Rafe Perich
September 25, 2019
Just five weeks have passed since the completion of the 2019 PBR Future Games and to date a total of 11 players that made up the 21 player Team Pennsylvania roster have announced a college commitment.
Over the coming weeks we will take a look at the remaining 10 prospects that participated in a Team PA uniform and recap their performance at the event.
Today we continue with a look at 2021 SS/3B Rafe Perich. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound junior switch-hitter showcased present power from both sides of the plate and an advanced ability to drive in runs during a solid performance at the PBR Future Games in August. Perich also showed a soft glove hand and 87 mph arm strength from the left side of the diamond.
Rafe Perich
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Northwestern LehighState: PA
- Summer Team: LVBA Prospects
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Height: 6-3Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Statistics
Videos
(7/31/19)
Player News
- 2024 MLB Draft: Under the Radar College Hitters - Jun 26, 2024
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 4 - May 4, 2021
- Recruiting Board: Lehigh University - Feb 7, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Hard Hit % of 2020 / Class of 2021 - Feb 1, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Ball Distance / Class of 2021 - Jan 15, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Bat Speed (Avg) of 2020 / Class of 2021 - Dec 15, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Distance (Avg. Ft.) Via Trackman - Jul 3, 2020
- PA State Games: Top INF Velocities - Jun 22, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Exit Velocities via Trackman - Jun 20, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2021 Middle Infielders - May 8, 2020
- Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2021 SS/3B Rafe Perich - Sep 25, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Infield Arm Velocities - Sep 12, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Bat Exit Velocities - Sep 7, 2019
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight:SS/3B Rafe Perich - Jul 29, 2019
- Diamond Notes (Week Four) - Apr 22, 2019
- Game of the Day (April 11, 2019) - Apr 12, 2019
- Pennsylvania Diamond Notes (Week One) - Apr 1, 2019
- 2019 PBR Future Games: Early Look at Team Pennsylvania Roster - Mar 30, 2019
- Top Measurable Performances of the Winter - Feb 28, 2019
Team Pennsylvania Roster
NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
Josh Beck | PA | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP | Radford |
Colton Book | PA | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP | Stony Brook |
Jake Books | PA | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B | |
Justin Butler | PA | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C | |
Derek Cease | PA | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS | |
Maddix Dalena | PA | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B | |
Dylan DuCharme | PA | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF | |
Alex Gabauer | PA | Norwin | 2021 | SS | Pennsylvania |
Luke Holman | PA | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP | |
Cullen Horowicz | WV | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B | Campbell |
Michael Kilker | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP | West Virginia |
Paxton Kling | PA | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF | |
Chase Kriebel | PA | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP | Florida Gulf Coast |
Colin Lewandowski | PA | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP | |
Andrew Muraco | PA | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS | Coastal Carolina |
Rafe Perich | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS | |
Erik Ritchie | PA | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP | East Carolina |
Caleb Sturtevant | PA | Cocalico | 2022 | OF | Pittsburgh |
Evin Sullivan | PA | North Penn | 2021 | C | Binghamton |
Carter Welch | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP | |
Trey Yesavage | PA | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP | Pittsburgh |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
RC Knights 16U Scout Day | PA | 10/12 | 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 |
RECENT NEWS
- PA 2024 PA All Star Game Stat Release & Leaderboard 9/19/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/2B John Teehan (Ridley) 9/18/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/2B Jonah Buglak (West Allegheny) 9/17/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/RHP Jake Federouch (Chartiers Valley) 9/16/24
- PA Uncommitted Spotlight: '25 OF/RHP Jackson McMullen (Greensburg Central Catholic) 9/13/24
Scouting Report
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot-3, 215-pound switch-hitter delivered a standout day. The left-handed hitter utilized a leg hang from a slightly-open stance to initiate his swing. He consistently drove the ball with backspin to the gap and registered an impressive 92 mph bat-exit-velocity. The righty uses the same load and step as his left-side. Although not as strong as his left, he still demonstrated the ability to find consistent barrels and show balance throughout his right-handed swing. Moved very well for his size during defensive evaluations using smooth, calculated steps and soft hands to gain momentum towards his target. Generated power with his strong lower-half registering throws of 87 mph across the infield. His 7.52 60-yard dash shows his natural feel for his frame. Right-handed pitcher pounded the zone with 81-84 mph fastballs featuring small arm-side-run from a balanced, high 3/4 arm-slot. Perich's 71-73 mph curveball showed short, slider like action with adequate arm-speed.