PBR Missouri Best of 2023: Max Catcher Velocity
January 5, 2024
With 2023 now behind us, our staff has dedicated some time to reflect on the top statistical performers that we saw at our events last year. We'll be shining some light on Missouri natives who put up loud numbers in 2023, showcasing our staff their tools at PBR Missouri events.
These leaderboards were compiled solely based on numbers at our state events, including Preseason IDs, Scout Days, Top Prospect Games, Future Games, and the inaugural All-American Game, too.
To see all of the events we ran this year, click HERE.
For a full list of our 2024 winter calendar that includes our upcoming events, click HERE.
To date, we've already rolled out a few end-of-the-year stories, which are detailed here:
+ 60-Yard Dash
+ Max Fastball Velocity
+ Max Exit Velocity
+ Peak Batted Distance
+ Max Outfield Velocity
+ Max Infield Velocity
We'll conclude our series today with the hardest throws from behind the plate at our eventas last year.
MAX CATCHER VELOCITY
Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | William Zareh | Webster Groves | 2023 | C | 88 |
2 | Dominic Anselmo | Eureka | 2024 | C | 85 |
3 | Connor Mendell | Fort Zumwalt South | 2024 | C | 83 |
4 | Kody Brown | Seckman | 2024 | C | 81 |
^ | Xander Schmitt | Lafayette | 2024 | C | 81 |
^ | Carson Ramos | TIMBERLAND HIGH | 2025 | C | 81 |
^ | Rylan Mills | Oran | 2025 | C | 81 |
5 | Gavin Bradley | Eureka | 2024 | C | 80 |
^ | Jack Kessler | Lee's Summit North | 2024 | C | 80 |
6 | Charlie Wortham | DeSmet Jesuit | 2025 | C | 79 |
^ | Christian Denig | Parkhill South | 2024 | C | 79 |
^ | Jake Greer | Liberty | 2025 | C | 79 |
^ | Max Killoren | Park Hill South | 2025 | C | 79 |
^ | Tank Sims | West Plains | 2024 | C | 79 |
^ | Evan Damario | Rockhurst | 2025 | C | 79 |
^ | Bryson Kline | Troy | 2024 | C | 79 |
^ | Crew Norden | Rock Bridge | 2025 | C | 79 |
^ | Brek Sloan | Grain Valley | 2024 | C | 79 |
^ | Aaron Strohm | Branson | 2024 | C | 79 |
^ | Logan Winkleman | CBC | 2024 | C | 79 |
^ | Carson Leuthauser | EUREKA SR. | 2027 | C | 79 |
^ | Brodie Short | Lutheran St. Charles | 2024 | C | 79 |
7 | Connor Day | Seckman Senior | 2025 | C | 78 |
^ | Landon Preston | Andover Central | 2025 | C | 78 |
^ | Brenden LaBeau | Fort Zumwalt South | 2025 | C | 78 |
^ | John-Micheal Howayek | Lees Summit | 2025 | RHP | 78 |
^ | John Reiter IV | Troy Buchanan | 2024 | C | 78 |
8 | Wyatt Friley | Greenville | 2024 | C | 77 |
^ | Brody Crane | Neosho | 2026 | C | 77 |
^ | Tyler Lang | Parkway West | 2023 | C | 77 |
^ | Andrew Maultsby | Staley | 2027 | C | 77 |
^ | Graham Satterwhite | Glendale | 2025 | C | 77 |
^ | Tommy Eschbach | Parkway West | 2024 | C | 77 |
^ | Dawson Edwards | Lees Summit West | 2026 | C | 77 |
^ | Easton Phillippe | Staley | 2025 | C | 77 |
9 | Logan Hampton | Park Hill | 2025 | C | 76 |
^ | Landen Danuser | Lone Jack | 2025 | C | 76 |
^ | Jaxon Jones | Park Hills Central | 2025 | C | 76 |
^ | Carter Rice | SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Jackson Edwards | Nixa | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Carson Shear | Kearney | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Chase Hartman | St. Louis University | 2026 | C | 76 |
^ | Nolan Sissom | Fort Zumwalt West | 2026 | SS | 76 |
^ | Brodie Short | Lutheran St. Charles | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Jackson Bates | Sedalia Smith-Cotton | 2025 | C | 76 |
^ | Ian Campbell | Fox | 2026 | C | 76 |
^ | Braedan Barbee | Lee's Summit West | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Nicholas Livingston | Chaminade College Prep | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Carter Moore | North Callaway | 2025 | C | 76 |
^ | Gavin Mabe | Union | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Connor Kepner | Lee's Summit | 2024 | C | 76 |
^ | Ethan Mountain | Timberland | 2027 | C | 76 |