Prep Baseball Report

WV Open ID Results Released



By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

Zach MinnickThe West Virginia Open ID Showcase took place on July 16 at Alderson-Broaddus University marking the first event in the history of PBR West Virginia. A total of 26 prospects from West Virginia and Pennsylvania showcased their talents for college coaches and PBR staff.

Among the top performers were RHP Shane Ennis (Hampshire HS, Class of 2014) and C/3B Zach Minnick (Logan HS, Class of 2015). The two prospects displayed why they are ranked No. 1 in the initial West Virginia Class of 2014 and 2015 rankings respectively.

Following is a look at some of the top performances on the day. CLICK HERE for complete results from the event.

Top Performers

60 Yard Dash:                Collin Fantaskey (6.87), Ted Williams (7.03)

IF Arm:                           Jamie Switalski (85 mph), Ted Williams (84 mph), Zach Minnick (84 mph)

OF Arm:                         Russell Schwertfeger (88 mph), Collin Fantaskey (87 mph)

Catcher Arm:                 Zach Minnick (83 mph), Seth Roadcap (79 mph)

Catcher Pop Times:      Zach Minnick (1.87-1.97), Seth Roadcap (1.94-2.01)

Bat Exit Velocity:          Zach Minnick (96 mph), Jamie Switalski (94 mph), Eric Fairman (91 mph)

Fastball Velocity:          Shane Ennis (86-88), Justin Vardian (86-88), Zach Minnick (85-88)

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