KY/TN Border Battle: Statistical Analysis (10/6)
October 22, 2019
On October, 6th, PBR Tennessee and PBR Kentucky joined together for the fourth annual KY/TN Border Battle at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. This event featured the next wave of talent (2021-2022s) from both states as they showcased their skills and battled for bragging rights. The Border Battled featured the top 45 uncommitted prospects from Tennessee and Kentucky with players participating in a pro style workout and game play. All players were evaluated by respective PBR state staff. Through the first three years of Border Battle, there have been nearly 100 D1 commits among participants.
In game one, Tennessee got off to a hot start, plating eight runs in the first three frames, to coast to an 11-3 win over Kentucky's 2021 Team. Tennessee offense clobbered out 14 hits with five players having multi-hit performances. Tennessee pitching staff limited the Kentucky offense to just 3 hits while punching out 12 in 10 innings of work.
In game two, Kentucky raced out to a 5-0 lead behind strong pitching and timely hitting on offense. The 2022 Tennessee team cut the lead to two heading into the final frame before Kentucky scratched two runs in the top of the 10th to take a 7-3 lead into the bottom half. Tennessee managed to score three in the 10th before falling 7-6 in a late inning thriller.
Let’s take a look at the top statistical performances from Sunday’s action.
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Max Fastball Velo
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Jake Faherty | KY | Great Crossing | 2021 | RHP | 89 mph |
2 | Kyle Magrans | TN | Clarksville | 2021 | RHP | 87 mph |
3 | Cooper Hellman | KY | North Oldham | 2021 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Dawson Hargrove | TN | Spring Hill | 2021 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Jack Simpson | KY | Danville | 2022 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Arren Hash | KY | Campbellsville | 2021 | RHP | 86 mph |
Home to First
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | H-1st |
1 | Henry Mitcham | KY | Henry Clay | 2021 | 2B | 4.17 |
2 | Nathan Barksdale | TN | Clarksville | 2021 | OF | 4.32 |
3 | Tyke Tabor | TN | University School of Jackson | 2021 | OF | 4.33 |
4 | James Jett | KY | Louisville Male | 2020 | OF | 4.34 |
5 | Eli Glasscock | KY | Boyle County | 2022 | SS | 4.35 |
^ | Tate VanHooser | KY | Caldwell County | 2021 | 1B | 4.35 |
Exit Velo
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | Brett Blankenship | TN | Riverside | 2022 | 1B | 93 |
^ | Brennon Seigler | TN | Farragut | 2024 | OF | 93 |
^ | Nathan Barksdale | TN | Clarksville | 2021 | OF | 93 |
^ | Brett Vondohlen | TN | Stewarts Creek | 2022 | 3B | 93 |
2 | Henry Mitcham | KY | Henry Clay | 2021 | 2B | 92 |
^ | Seth Benner | KY | Great Crossing | 2021 | 3B | 92 |
^ | Hayden Dunham | KY | Tates Creek | 2022 | OF | 92 |
3 | Tate VanHooser | KY | Caldwell County | 2021 | 1B | 90 |
^ | Carson Caudill | KY | Lexington Catholic | 2021 | OF | 90 |
Outfield Velo
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Pierre Seals | TN | Houston | 2021 | OF | 83 |
^ | Isaac Seeger | KY | Breckinridge County | 2022 | OF | 83 |
2 | Mason Hayslett | KY | Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2022 | OF | 82 |
^ | James Jett | KY | Louisville Male | 2020 | OF | 82 |
^ | Carson Caudill | KY | Lexington Catholic | 2021 | OF | 82 |
^ | Eli Glasscock | KY | Boyle County | 2022 | SS | 82 |
3 | Austin King | TN | Hardin Valley | 2022 | OF | 80 |
Infield Velo
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Ethan Davis | KY | West Jessamine | 2021 | RHP | 85 |
2 | Brett Vondohlen | TN | Stewarts Creek | 2022 | 3B | 83 |
^ | Bryson Trammell | TN | Bearden | 2021 | 3B | 83 |
^ | Luke Scales | KY | Owensboro Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 83 |
^ | Cameron Lee | TN | Summit | 2021 | SS | 83 |
3 | Eli Glasscock | KY | Boyle County | 2022 | SS | 82 |
^ | Hayden Collins | KY | Lexington Christian Academy | 2022 | 3B | 82 |
^ | Adam Jamison | TN | Middle Tennessee Christian | 2022 | RHP | 82 |
Catcher Velo
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Brennon Seigler | TN | Farragut | 2024 | OF | 77 |
^ | Gates Shoemaker | TN | The Baylor School | 2021 | C | 77 |
2 | Jonathan Larrea | TN | Baylor School | 2022 | C | 76 |
3 | Emery Wright | TN | Knoxville Catholic | 2021 | C | 73 |
Pop Time
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Brennon Seigler | TN | Farragut | 2024 | OF | 1.89-1.94 |
2 | Jonathan Larrea | TN | Baylor School | 2022 | C | 1.90-1.99 |
3 | Colson Perry | KY | Lexington Catholic | 2021 | C | 1.93-2.00 |
4 | Gates Shoemaker | TN | The Baylor School | 2021 | C | 1.94-2.00 |
Coaches needing more information contact Tennessee Director of Scouting Colton Provey ([email protected]).