Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2021 C/OF Eric Genther
May 22, 2019
The Eastern PA Top Prospect Games annually showcases roughly 70 top uncommitted prospects across the state and from a few surrounding states. 2019 marks the 8th year for this event with hundreds of former participants having gone on to college commitments and to professional baseball.
As we draw closer to June we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2021 C/OF Eric Genther. The right-handed hitter was a standout at the Preseason Preview Showcase in January.
Eric Genther
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 98 / POS: 13
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: The Haverford SchoolState: PA
- Summer Team: PA Bell Ringers
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Height: 6-2Weight: 182lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.06
60-yard
(06/18/19)
1.97 - 2.05
Pop Time
(06/15/20)
77
C Velo
(02/15/20)
96
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
279
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
347
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.3
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
347
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
![Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
76.7
Bat Speed (avg)
72.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(1/26/19)
Player News
- Preseason All-State Rewind: Southeast (2 of 3) - Dec 22, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 4 - May 4, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 23, 2021
- Year in Review - Top On Plane Percentage of 2020 / Class of 2021 - Jan 6, 2021
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Analysis: White Team - Jun 25, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games: Finalized Roster & Schedule - Jun 14, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2021 C/OF Eric Genther - May 22, 2019
- 2019 Preseason Preview: Catcher Analysis - Feb 1, 2019
- 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Class of 2021 Position Players - Feb 1, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games | PA | 06/11 | Seton Hill University |
2019 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games | PA | 06/18 | Millersville University |
2019 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | 07/09 | Millersville University |
2019 Western PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | 07/23 | Historic Pullman Park (Butler, PA) |
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 |
RECENT NEWS
- PA PA Class of 2027 Rankings (Summer Update) 9/11/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 MIF/OF Ethan Hunt (Ephrata) 9/10/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/2B Matthew Mullin (La Salle College HS) 9/09/24
- PA 2024 Northeast Senior Games Stat Release & Leaderboard 9/07/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 3B/SS Dylan Shawver (Mount Union) 9/06/24
Scouting Report
6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and incorporates a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Displayed advanced feel for the barrel and an ability to stay behind the baseball during a very good round of batting practice. Registered an 85 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.16 60-yard dash. Flashed pop times of 2.12-2.21 on throws of 76 mph from the crouch and displayed a soft glove hand defensively.
6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a flat barrel path through the hitting zone and a solid feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 76 mph. Ran a 7.44 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.20-2.28 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. Showcased quick feet and a clean transition but does not fully incorporate lower half in throwing motion.