PBR Future Games Player Spotlight:SS/3B Rafe Perich
July 29, 2019
2019 marks the 8th year that Pennsylvania will be represented in the PBR Future Games. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2021 & select 2022 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place July 31st - August 4th (Wednesday-Saturday) at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.
The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2021/2022 prospects. Last year, more than 250 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance, making it arguably the most heavily recruited event of the summer.
We will be highlighting each player on the Team Pennsylvania roster in the week leading up to the event. Links to those players that have already been highlighted follows at the end of this article.
Team Pennsylvania Roster
| NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. |
| Josh Beck | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP |
| Colton Book | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP |
| Jake Books | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B/OF |
| Justin Butler | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C |
| Derek Cease | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS/RHP |
| Maddix Dalena | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B |
| Dylan DuCharme | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF |
| Alex Gabauer | Norwin | 2021 | SS |
| Luke Holman | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP |
| Cullen Horowicz | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B |
| Michael Kilker | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP |
| Paxton Kling | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF |
| Chase Kriebel | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP |
| Colin Lewandowski | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP |
| Andrew Muraco | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS |
| Rafe Perich | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS/3B |
| Erik Ritchie | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP |
| Caleb Sturtevant | Cocalico | 2022 | OF |
| Evin Sullivan | North Penn | 2021 | C/OF |
| Carter Welch | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP |
| Trey Yesavage | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP |
Previous Player Previews
- LHP Josh Beck (Lancaster Catholic HS - Class of 2021)
- LHP Colton Book (Manheim Central HS - Class of 2021)
- 1B/OF Jake Books (Malvern Prep - Class of 2022)
- C Justin Butler (Quakertown - Class of 2021)
- SS/RHP Derek Cease (Nanticoke Area - Class of 2021)
- 1B Maddix Dalena (Montoursville - Class of 2022)
- OF Dylan DuCharme (Spring-Ford - Class of 2021)
- SS Alex Gabauer (Norwin - Class of 2021)
- RHP Luke Holman (Wilson West Lawn - Class of 2021)
- 3B Cullen Horowicz (Jefferson, WV - Class of 2021)
- RHP Michael Kilker (Hazleton Area - Class of 2021)
- OF Paxton Kling (Central Martinsburg - Class of 2022)
- LHP Chase Kriebel (Clarion Area - Class of 2022)
- RHP Colin Lewandowski (Penn Charter - Class of 2021)
- SS Andrew Muraco (Franklin Regional - Class of 2021)
- SS/3B Rafe Perich (Northwestern Lehigh - Class of 2021)
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
| 2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) | PA | 07/31 | LakePoint |
| 2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase | PA | 08/15 | Millersville University |
| Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament) | PA | 08/17 | Millersville University |
| 2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations) | PA | 09/07 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Scouting Report
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot-3, 215-pound switch-hitter delivered a standout day. The left-handed hitter utilized a leg hang from a slightly-open stance to initiate his swing. He consistently drove the ball with backspin to the gap and registered an impressive 92 mph bat-exit-velocity. The righty uses the same load and step as his left-side. Although not as strong as his left, he still demonstrated the ability to find consistent barrels and show balance throughout his right-handed swing. Moved very well for his size during defensive evaluations using smooth, calculated steps and soft hands to gain momentum towards his target. Generated power with his strong lower-half registering throws of 87 mph across the infield. His 7.52 60-yard dash shows his natural feel for his frame. Right-handed pitcher pounded the zone with 81-84 mph fastballs featuring small arm-side-run from a balanced, high 3/4 arm-slot. Perich's 71-73 mph curveball showed short, slider like action with adequate arm-speed.