On February 16th, PBR Ohio will travel to the Greater Cleveland area to host the third annual Preseason Underclass North Showcase at All Pro Athletic Center in Lorain. To request your invitation, please click here.

Quotes from Previous event Participants

"PBR has helped me get recognized tremendously! It's such an amazing oppurtunity getting in front of so many college coaches and pro scouts!" - Jake Vance, RHP, Canton Central Catholic/Ohio State recruit, 2016

"PBR allowed me to get noticed but scouts from all over. I know I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for PBR." - JD Orr, OF, Mt. Vernon HS/Wright State recruit, 2015

"Attending PBR events are what led to many colleges contacting me. Gave me a place to start in my recruiting process." - Ross Adolph, OF, Van Buren HS/Toledo recruit, 2015

"PBR provided opportunities for me to get noticed and helped me pursue my dream of becoming a Division I college baseball player." - Kyle Benyo, OF, Austintown Fitch/IMG Academy/Youngstown State, 2015

"Overall, PBR has been beneficial in the recruiting process by getting my name out to a number of colleges." - Sam Sustersic, OF, Revere HS/Dayton recruit, 2015

"I would say that PBR really gave me the chance to show my skills at great events in front of big schools and they also helped put my name out there by keeping my stats at showcases up to date and updated videos for scouts to see as well." - Sam Russo, C, North Canton Hoover HS/Butler recruit, 2015

"PBR is great ... getting you the chance you are looking for to showcase your skills and show them what you got. PBR truly helped me achieve my goal of playing college baseball." - Dalton Davis, C/1B, Uniontown Lake HS/Lake Erie recruit, 2015

“PBR helped me get noticed by most of the colleges that offered me or got in contact with me." - Tyler Gullet, IF/OF, Keystone HS/Toledo recruit, 2014
 

The history

The 2014 roster featured 20 players that have since gone on to commit to a college program. Three participants (Jake Vance, Michael McDonough, and Noah West) were selected to Team Ohio for the Futures Games and all later committed to The Ohio State University. 

• The arms are highlighted by a pair of southpaws in Edison 2015 LHP Adam Wolf (Louisville recruit), and Crestview Local 2016 LHP Michael McDonough (Ohio State recruit). 
• Not to be over shadowed, Marlington 2015 RHP Brock Balderson (Butler recruit), Canton Central Catholic 2016 RHP Jake Vance (Ohio State recruit) put together solid performances. 
• The event provided our first opportunity to see speedy middle infielder Riley Campbell, who later participated in the Top Prospect Games and committed to Toledo. 
• Meanwhile, Westerville Central 2016 IF Noah West (Ohio State recruit) showed steady improvement that helped land him a spot on the Futures Game roster for Team Ohio. 
• Van Buren 2015 OF Ross Adolph (Toledo recruit) put himself on the map and earned an invitation to the Top Prospect Game with a stellar performance while Mt. Vernon 2015 OF JD Orr displayed top end speed with a 6.65 60. 
• A trio of catchers committed to college programs, including North Canton Hoover's Sam Russo (Butler recruit), Uniontown Lake's Dalton Davis (Lake Erie recruit), and Archbishop Hoban's Jordan Burns (Lake Erie recruit). To see the complete results, click here.

The 2013 roster featured 25 players that have since gone on to commit to a college program. Of those 25 players, one was selected to play for Team Ohio in the Futures Games. Just over a year later, Midview IF/RHP Cody Callaway was selected in the MLB draft by the hometown Cleveland Indians.

• West Holmes 2014 southpaw Butch Baird committed to Louisville shortly after the event.
• 2014 IF/OF Tyler Gullet (Toledo recruit), who transferred from St. Edward to Keystone just prior to the event, put together a strong performance that was a precursor to a highly successful high school career. 
• Just a freshman at the time, Canton Central Catholic's Jake Vance (Ohio State recruit) put himself on the map as one of the top players in Ohio’s Class of 2016.
• Midview 2014 IF/RHP Cody Callaway (Bowling Green recruit) , a standout two-sport athlete, showed well in multiple areas.
• Orrville 2014 1B/3B Stuart Schley put together a strong performance leading to a TPG invitation and later a commitment to West Point.
• Keystone 2014 OF/RHP Marcus Gunter (Mercyhurst NE recruit) and Elyria Catholic 2014 OF/IF Jacob Csizmadia (Lake Erie recruit) shows an abundance of athleticism and tools.
• A pair of Northeast Ohio right-handed pitchers, Lakeview's David LeMasters (Lake Erie) and Manchester's Chander Stahl (Malone), lit up the radar guns. 
• Canton South 2015 C/IF Conner Thomson (UNC Charlotte) showed as one of the top player's in his class, earning an invitation to the Top Prospect Games and Future Games.
• Meanwhile, Oregon Clay IF Ryan Fournier (Xavier recruit) and Revere OF Sam Sustersic (Dayton recruit) hit our radar for the first time with strong performances in the field and at the plate. To view the complete results, click here. 
   

SCOUTING NOTES FROM 2014

For now, we take you back to a few of our scouting notes from last year's event ...

+ Adam Wolf, 6-5, 210, L/L, Edison HS, 2015

Wolf has quickly elevated himself as one of the top southpaws in Ohio's Class of 2015. The tall, lanky lefty has made big strides as he continues to grow into his body and develop repeatability in his delivery. On this occasion, Wolf showed command of three pitches. He throws with a high 3/4 arm slot with some choppiness to his delivery. His fastball had some sinking movement at 83-86 mph. Curveball showed good gradual mostly downward break at 70-72 mph. Also, threw a 75-76 mph changeup at fastball arm speed.  

+ Michael McDonough, LHP, 6-0, 150, L/L, Crestview Local HS, 2016

This was the young lefty's first appearance at a PBR showcase. He throws with some quickness through a high 3/4 arm slot with long arm action. At this stage, he shows a great deal of potential, but needs to continue developing repeatability. His delivery requires some effort and he has some front side issues that effect his command. His fastball showed good natural cutting action at 81-84 mph. His breaking ball showed 1/7 action at 71-72 mph but tended to be a bit erratic. Also displayed a 68-69 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed. Definite follow.

+ Riley Campbell, SS, 5-9, 170, R/R, Wadsworth HS, 2015
Measureables: 84 mph exit velo, 80 mph, 6.66 60

This was our first time seeing Campbell, and he impressed. In a year without an abundance of middle infield prospects in Ohio, he should find his services in high demand. His foot speed is obvious given his 6.66 60. But, it transfers over to the field as he displays good range and natural actions from the short stop position. The biggest knock on his defensive skill set would be his arm action, but even with that he shows good carry and a top velocity of 80 mph with long arm action through a high 3/4 arm slot. His skill set could also give him the versatility to play the out field as well. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts in an athletic stance. He shows good balance and creates momentum through the baseball with his lower half. His hands work well through the zone on a slight uphill path. He consistently drove the ball up the middle with solid contact. His top exit velocity registered at 84 mph.

+ Ross Adolph, OF, 6-1, 195, L/R, Van Buren HS, 2015
Measureables: 84 mph exit velo, 79 mph, 7.00 60

Adolph put himself on the map with this event. Relatively unknown at this stage, Adolph is one of the hidden gems tucked away in Northwest Ohio. You won't find him on the travel circuit as he plays legion baseball. The left-handed hitter has a big time swing. Starting in an athletic stance, he uses an explosive lower half. His hands stay through the zone and he consistently gets extension. He showed a fluid rhythm as the ball jumped off his bat to all fields. With big time power, he should become one of Ohio's top recruited power bats in the Class of 2015. At this stage, he projects as a corner outfielder. His arm is playable, but likely positions him best in left field. He showed good foot speed, but pending his college destination, he could potentially make the shift to first base as well.
  

event records

Top Fastball

+ 88 mph - OF/RHP, Marcus Gunter, Keystone HS/Mercyhurst NE, 2014

Top Pop Time

+ 1.91 – C, Dalton Davis, Lake HS, 2015

Top Catcher Velocity

+ 76 mph - C, Dan McMullen, Twinsburg HS/Ohio Northern, 2014

+ 76 mph - C, Matthew Seekins, Brookside HS, 2014

+ 76 mph - C, Pierce Young, Keystone HS, 2014

Top INF Velocity

+ 84 mph - IF/OF, Jacob Csizmadia, Elyria Catholic/Lake Erie Recruit, 2014

+ 84 mph - IF/OF, Tyler Gullett, IF/OF, Keystone HS/Toledo Recruit, 2014

+ 84 mph - IF/RHP, Kendle Stiner, Keystone HS, 2014

Top OF Velocity

+ 91 mph - OF/RHP, Marcus Gunter, Keystone HS/Mercyhurst NE, 2014

Top Exit Velocity

+ 92 mph - OF, JD Orr, Mt. Vernon HS/Wright State Recruit, 2015

+ 92 mph - C/1B, Dalton Davis, Uniontown Lake/Lake Erie Recruit, 2015

Top 60 time

+ 6.65 seconds – OF, JD Orr, Mt. Vernon HS/Wright State Recruit, 2015

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS FROM EVENT

Name	School	Class	Pos	Commitment
Aaron George	Wadsworth	2015	LHP	Tiffin
Adam Wolf	Edison	2015	LHP	Louisville
Anthony Krokos	BBH	2015	RHP	Walsh
Bailey McGrath	Bridgeport	2015	2B/MIF	West Liberty
Brent Solinger	Jackson	2015	RHP	Cedarville
Brian Keller	Eastlake North	2014	RHP	Walsh
Brock Balderson	Marlington	2015	RHP	Butler
Butch Baird	West Holmes	2014	LHP	Louisville
Chandler Stahl	Manchester	2014	RHP	Malone
Chaz Bova	Brunswick High School	2014	C	Heidelberg
Cody Callaway	Midview	2014	SS	Bowling Green
Conner Thomson	Canton South	2015	C	UNC Charlotte
Dalton Davis	Lake Local	2015	C	Lake Erie
Damian Maglione	Lake	2015	SS	Lake Erie
Dan McMullen	Twinsburg	2014	C	Ohio Northern
Daniel Mitri	NDCL	2015	C	Sinclair CC
David Lemasters	Lakeview	2014	RHP	Lake Erie
Eli Kraus	Buckeye	2014	LHP	Kent State
Griffin Watterson	Bay	2015	2B/MIF	Marietta
Jacob Csizmadia	Elyria	2014	OF	Lake Erie College
Jake Vance	Canton Central Catholic	2016	RHP	Ohio State
JD Orr	Mount Vernon	2015	OF	Wright State
Joe Caserio	Mayfield	2015	OF	Ashland
Jordan Burns	Archbishop Hoban	2015	C	Lake Erie
Loie Greenwood	Gahanna Lincoln	2015	2B/MIF	Witenberg
Marcus Gunter	Keystone	2014	RHP	Mercyhurt North East
Marty Schuerger	Bay Village	2014	RHP	Mount Union
Matt Noel	Tallmadge	2015	C	Malone
Michael McDonough	Crestview Local	2016	LHP	Ohio State
Nanak Saran	Hudson	2014	RHP	Wooster
Noah West	Westerville Central	2016	SS	Ohio State
Riley Campbell	Wadsworth	2015	SS	Toledo
Ross Adolph	Van Buren	2015	OF	Toledo
Sam Russo	North Canton Hoover	2015	C	Butler
Sam Vilk	Mentor High School	2014	1B	Seton Hill
Shayne Erny	St. Edward	2015	3B	Marietta
Tyler Gullett	Keystone	2014	3B	Toledo
Yanni Patten	Medina Highland	2015	1B	Mount Vernon Nazerene
Zachary Meese	Jackson	2015	LHP	Lakeland CC