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The summer schedule of PBR events in Pennsylvania continued this week with the 2018 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games on June 19th and 20th. Sixty prospects gathered for two days of nine inning games and showcase activities at Cooper Park on the campus of Millersville University. Today we conclude our analysis of the prospects in attendance by taking a look at those that participated as a member of the White Team.

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TOP PROSPECTs

Matt Henderson, 2019, RHP, Daniel Boone HS (PA)
6-foot-1, 190-pounder sat 85-87 with some hip coil to his delivery. Fastball shows late life but is relatively flat and command was an issue at times with his above average effort. The uncommitted prospect works well off of his fastball with an above average slider that showed late, tight break at 75-77. Henderson's changeup at 75-76 is thrown with good sell and his 11/5 breaking curveball at 72-73 had good depth at times. Currently uncommitted, Henderson's frame and four workable pitches will draw plenty of interest over the summer. Definite high follow in this class and not likely to remain uncommitted much longer.

Daniel Kanagy, 2021, RHP/1B, East Juniata HS (PA)
6-foot-1, 200-pound two-way prospect sat 76-78 out of a high 3/4 arm slot with hip coil to his delivery. Repeatable, deliberate delivery begins with a short, side-rocker step. Curveball with 11/5 rotation at 62-64 showed good depth. Also displayed a changeup at 65-66. Right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a leg-hang stride to initiate his swing. Displayed some pull side pop with a bat exit velocity of 86 mph. Went 2-for-6 at the plate in game action and ran a 7.69 60-yard dash. Displayed capable actions and footwork around the bag at first base with accurate 75 mph arm strength across the diamond. Projectable frame and above average all-around skill set. Definite follow in the Class of 2021.

Evin Sullivan, 2021, C, North Penn HS (PA)
6-foot-2, 160-pound backstop impressed with his arm strength and athleticism behind the dish. Showcased pop times of 2.02-2.07 on throws of 76 mph from the crouch. Advanced catch and throw guy at this point, but will need to continue to refine his receiving and blocking skills to become an elite catcher in this class. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a heel-raise stride to start his swing. Displayed an above average feel for the barrel in a solid round of BP with a bat exit velocity of 80 mph. Went 1-for-3 in game action on day one and put together a number of quality at bats over the course of two days. Ran a 7.32 60-yard dash.

Nathan Turner, 2020, OF/1B, Dover HS (DE)
6-foot-1, 170-pound left-handed hitter starts from a narrow, square stance and initiates his hands with a lower half glide. Stays behind the baseball well and displayed the ability to barrel the baseball to all fields in a very solid round of batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Went 1-for-3 while making hard contact in all at bats on day one of the event. Also stood out defensively with two outfield assists to cut down runners at the plate during game action. Moves well defensively and showed accurate 75 mph arm strength during defensive evaluations while running a 7.02 60-yard dash.

Remainder of Roster: (in alphabetical order)

Christian Buchler, 2019, LHP, Pennsbury HS (PA)
5-foot-10, 160-pound uncommitted lefty sat 79-81 from a high 3/4 arm slot with some cut action to his fastball. Displayed three off-speed pitches that worked well off of his fastball with his changeup at 72-73 with good sell being the best. Also showcased a 1/7 breaking curveball at 66-68 with average depth and a splitter at 70-71 that showed some tumble action. Worked three innings showing solid command while striking out four.

Jack Gannon, 2020, SS/2B, La Salle HS (PA)
5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and begins his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a direct swing path and a line drive approach in BP with a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. Went 1-for-3 with a double on day two of game play while running a 7.65 60-yard dash. Displayed fundamentally sound actions defensively with a skill set best suited for 2B at the next level. Registered 73 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Anthony LoMastro, 20219, OF/C, Roman Catholic HS (PA)
5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Demonstrated a feel for the barrel during BP with a bat exit velocity of 77 mph. Went 3-for-7 with two doubles during game action and ran a 7.02 60-yard dash. Displayed the ability to play through the baseball defensively with accurate 75 mph arm strength from the outfield.

Kyle Mahady, 2020, RHP/3B, Nazareth Area HS (PA)
6-foot, 175-pound primary pitcher participated on day one only as a position player. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a heel-raise stride. Displayed a feel for the barrel during BP with a bat exit velocity of 82 mph. Went 1-for-3 at the plate in game action on day one.

Tim Nesspor, 2020, LHP, Phoenixville Area HS (PA)
6-foot, 185-pound lefty sat 77-81 out of a high 3/4 arm slot with some arm-side run to his fastball working solely out of the stretch. Also displayed solid feel for a curveball with 1/7 rotation at 70-71. Worked three innings allowing two runs while striking out one.

Aaden Newman, 2021, 2B/OF, Chambersburg HS (PA)
6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitter participated on day one of the event only. Starts his swing from a square stance and utilizes a heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. Showcased a feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 74 mph. Went 1-for-2 with a walk in game action on day one.

Joseph Pettinelli, 2020, SS, Marple Newtown HS (PA)
5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to start his swing. Showcased a solid feel for the barrel during BP with a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. Ran a 7.08 60-yard dash and displayed athletic defensive actions with an ability to make throws from multiple arm angles. Gains ground well while playing through the baseball routinely with accurate 76 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Pierce Rucci, 2019, SS, Twin Valley HS (PA)
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a solid feel for the barrel in BP with a bat exit velocity of 78 mph. Ran a 7.78 60-yard dash and showcased a short arm throwing motion with a quick release defensively. Displayed sound fundamentals and accurate 70 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Tyler Schwarzman, 2020, 2B/OF, Mechanicsburg HS (PA)
5-foot-9, 150-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and strides to square. Barreled the baseball consistently during BP with a bat exit velocity of 75 mph. Went 3-for-6 at the plate in game action and ran a 7.39 60-yard dash. Showcased a quick release defensively with accurate 73 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Ian Shaner, 2020, C, Spring-Ford HS (PA)
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing from a slightly open stance. Displayed a feel for the barrel in BP with a bat exit velocity of 75 mph. Ran a 7.59 60-yard dash and received well in game action. Presents a soft wall when blocking. Came into event nursing a sore shoulder, but handled duties behind the plate well during two days of game play.

Jason Smiley, 2019, OF/LHP, Spring-Ford HS (PA)
5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitter starts from an open stance with a low hands load and begins his swing with a leg-hang stride to square. Displayed an above average feel for the barrel in BP with a bat exit velocity of 82 mph. Ran a 7.33 60-yard dash and displayed the ability to play through the baseball defensively with accurate 77 mph arm strength from the outfield. The lefty sat 71-73 out of a high 3/4 arm slot during three scoreless innings of work on the mound. Also showcased a curveball with 1/7 rotation at 60-61 and a changeup at 62-63.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Northeastern Pennsylvania Summer Review	PA	06/26	Misericordia University
Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase - 6.27.18	PA	06/27	University of Charleston - Triana Field
2018 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase	PA	07/10	Millersville University
Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase - 7.11.18	PA	07/11	Potomac State College
2018 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only)	PA	08/01	Grand Park - Westfield, IN
PBR Junior Future Games (Invite Only)	NATIONAL	08/02	Grand Park - Westfield, IN
2018 Fall Kickoff Showcase	PA	08/16	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR (Fall Kickoff Tournament)	PA	08/17	Millersville University
Northern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase - 8.26.18	PA	08/26	Wheeling Jesuit University

 

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