Preseason All State: Stats Analysis
February 11, 2018
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The Preseason All State Showcase wrapped up yesterday with over 50 players showcasing their skills and updating their stats before the spring season gets going. There were several statistical numbers that jumped off the chart; a testament to the hard work the players have shown over the course of their high school careers.
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TOP 60 YARD DASH TIMES
The event compromised primarily of uncommitted 2019s, with a few 2018s and 2020s sprinkled in. Right away, it was apparent how athletic this group of players were, with 26 registering sub-7.0 60 yard dashes. Led by uncommitted 2019s Christian Maceda (Paramus Catholic HS, NJ) with a 6.41, Sebastian JnoBaptiste (Neptune HS, NJ) with a 6.43, and Trevor Mutolo (Summit HS, NJ) with a 6.54.
Traditionally the catching position does not produce the fastest players on a team, or at a showcase, for that matter. But these catchers on Saturday were of a different breed. Leading the way was 2020 Gregory Bozzo (Ridge HS, NJ) who clocked in at a 6.72 – followed by fellow 2020 C Kevin Reardon (West Morris Mendham HS, NJ). 2019s Justin Kapuscinski (Marlboro HS, NJ) and Trevor Brey (Middletown South HS, NJ) both registered sub-7.0 60s at 6.96 apiece.
With all of this said, the outfielders took the cake at this event, with each of the top seven 60 times coming from primary outfielders:
| NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | 60 YARD DASH |
| Christian Maceda | Paramus Catholic | 2019 | OF | 6.41 |
| Sebastian JnoBaptiste | Neptune | 2019 | OF | 6.43 |
| Trevor Mutolo | Summit | 2019 | OF | 6.54 |
| Colin Mackle | Toms River South | 2019 | OF | 6.63 |
| Christopher Waskas | St. Joseph's Montvale | 2019 | OF | 6.63 |
| Michael Decker | Clearview | 2019 | OF | 6.65 |
| Ryan Sawyer | West Deptford | 2019 | OF | 6.68 |
TOP Fastball velocities
There were six pitchers who recorded velocities 85 MPH and above at the event – led by St. John's recruit 2019 Sonny Fauci (Old Bridge HS, NJ) – who touched 90 MPH multiple times and sat 87-90 for the majority of his outing. Old Dominion recruit Kenneth Levari (St. Augustine Prep HS, NJ) was 86-88 with feel for a slider for strikes, and uncommitted 2019 LHP Zach Grace (Timer Creek HS, NJ) was 86-87 with a long, loose arm action.
?Uncommitted ‘19 LHP Zach Grace (Timber Creek HS, NJ) 86-87 with a smooth, easy arm. Sharp downer CB at 68-71 MPH ? pic.twitter.com/BMZpW7KMpA
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| NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
FASTBALL |
| Sonny Fauci | Old Bridge | 2019 | RHP | 90 |
| Kenneth Levari | St. Augustine Prep | 2020 | RHP | 88 |
| Zach Grace | Timber Creek | 2019 | LHP | 87 |
| Michael Decker | Clearview | 2019 | RHP | 86 |
| Anthony Pron | Clearview | 2019 | RHP | 86 |
| Andrew Lerario | Kingsway | 2019 | RHP | 85 |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITIES
The infielders showed some promise with quick feet and smooth actions – led by Kenneth Levari, who zipped throws to first base that topped at 88 MPH. Lerario, Decker and 2019 3B Michael Lazzaro (Toms River South HS, NJ) topped at 81, 80, and 80, respectively.
| NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
INFIELD |
| Kenneth Levari | St. Augustine Prep | 2020 | SS | 88 |
| Andrew Lerario | Kingsway | 2019 | 1B | 81 |
| Michael Decker | Clearview | 2019 | 3B | 80 |
| Michael Lazzaro | Toms River South | 2019 | 3B | 80 |
| Shil Amin | Lenape | 2018 | 3B | 79 |
| Hector Perez | Vineland | 2019 | SS | 78 |
| Declan Hoverter | Christian Brothers Academy | 2020 | SS | 77 |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITIES
Although the outfielders showed very well with the 60 yard dash, as a whole they showed just as well with their arms from the outfield. Uncommitted 2019 Colin Mackle (Toms River South HS, NJ) topped the group with a blistering 87 MPH throw on a line, followed closely by fellow uncommitted 2019 Ryan Sawyer (West Deptford HS, NJ) at 86 MPH. Uncommitted 2019 Elijah Dickerson' (Rancocas Valley HS, NJ) throws topped at 85 MPH and Fauci's name pops up again as a top statistical performer, with an outfield velocity of 85 as well.
| NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
OUTFIELD |
| Colin Mackle | Toms River South | 2019 | OF | 87 |
| Ryan Sawyer | West Deptford | 2019 | OF | 86 |
| Elijah Dickerson | Rancocas Valley | 2019 | OF | 85 |
| Sonny Fauci | Old Bridge | 2019 | OF | 85 |
| Jason Timmons | Middletown North | 2019 | OF | 83 |
TOP CATcHER VELOCITIES
The top catcher velocity belongs to both Bozzo and Kapuscinski – registering 77 MPH down to second base with backspin and carry... Reardon and Miguel Reyes (Memorial West New York HS, NJ) both registered 74 MPH and rounding out the top 5 is Damian Scott (Toms River South HS, NJ) at 73.
| NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
CATCHER |
| Gregory Bozzo | Ridge | 2020 | C | 77 |
| Justin Kapuscinski | Marlboro | 2019 | C | 77 |
| Kevin Reardon | West Morris Mendham | 2020 | C | 74 |
| Miguel Reyes | Memorial West New York | 2019 | C | 74 |
| Damian Scott | Toms River South | 2019 | C | 73 |
| Jack Fitzgerald | Monroe Township | 2019 | C | 72 |
| Trevor Brey | Middletown South | 2019 | C | 70 |
| Jesse Jurkiewicz | Lacey | 2021 | C | 69 |
TOP CATcHER Pop times
| NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
CATCHER |
| Gregory Bozzo | Ridge | 2020 | C | 1.91-1.97 |
| Justin Kapuscinski | Marlboro | 2019 | C | 1.93-2.03 |
| Jack Fitzgerald | Monroe Township | 2019 | C | 1.97-2.07 |
| Damian Scott | Toms River South | 2019 | C | 2.00-2.15 |
| Kevin Reardon | West Morris Mendham | 2020 | C | 2.07-2.10 |
| Miguel Reyes | Memorial West New York | 2019 | C | 2.10-2.19 |
| Jesse Jurkiewicz | Lacey | 2021 | C | 2.13-2.22 |
| Trevor Brey | Middletown South | 2019 | C | 2.15-2.16 |
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