Preseason 2022: Trackman Pitching Leaderboard (Class of '25)
May 26, 2022
It was a busy preseason across the empire state, we’ve crunched all the numbers and have identified the top performances in each statistical category from our events. Included in the final results are players from outside the state borders that have excelled while participating in a PBR New York event.
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PEAK FASTBALL VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Gianni Ricci | NY | PDG Academy | 2025 | RHP | 88.6 mph |
2 | Drew Kindlon | NY | P 27 | 2025 | RHP | 86.6 mph |
3 | Joseph Tagliavia | NY | Farmingdale | 2025 | SS | 85.7 mph |
4 | Alexandre Nevells | NY | Niskayuna | 2025 | RHP | 84.3 mph |
5 | Maxwell Hilsenroth | NY | HARBORFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 83.9 mph |
6 | RJ Benedetto | NY | P27 | 2025 | LHP | 83.8 mph |
7 | Anthony Frobose | NY | Lakeland | 2025 | SS | 83.6 mph |
8 | Todd Feurtado III | NY | St. Mary's | 2025 | LHP | 83.4 mph |
9 | Jacob Stevens | PA | Wyoming Valley West | 2025 | OF | 83.0 mph |
10 | Dylan Geskey | PA | Dallas | 2025 | 3B | 82.4 mph |
PEAK FASTBALL SPIN RATE
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Gianni Ricci | NY | PDG Academy | 2025 | RHP | 2400 rpm |
2 | Shea Higgins | PA | Hazleton Area | 2025 | RHP | 2300 rpm |
3 | Anthony Frobose | NY | Lakeland | 2025 | SS | 2297 rpm |
4 | Ryan Pettograsso | NY | Lansing | 2025 | 3B | 2283 rpm |
5 | Alexandre Nevells | NY | Niskayuna | 2025 | RHP | 2270 rpm |
6 | John Parpis | NY | St.Anthonys | 2025 | RHP | 2269 rpm |
7 | Tyler Johnston | NY | Wilson | 2025 | RHP | 2264 rpm |
8 | Derek VanAuker | NY | Rush Henrietta | 2025 | MIF | 2235 rpm |
9 | Joseph Rivera | NY | St. John the Baptist | 2025 | SS | 2232 rpm |
10 | Jacob Stevens | PA | Wyoming Valley West | 2025 | OF | 2231 rpm |
PEAK CURVEBALL SPIN RATE
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Brady Case | NY | Starpoint | 2025 | 3B | 2355 rpm |
2 | Alexandre Nevells | NY | Niskayuna | 2025 | RHP | 2284 rpm |
3 | Gianni Ricci | NY | PDG Academy | 2025 | RHP | 2233 rpm |
4 | Joseph Rivera | NY | St. John the Baptist | 2025 | SS | 2157 rpm |
5 | Derek Patrissi | NY | YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 2137 rpm |
6 | Robby Grasso | PA | St. Joseph's Prep | 2025 | 3B | 2100 rpm |
7 | Sam Finarelli | PA | Lake-Lehman | 2025 | OF | 2098 rpm |
8 | Garrison Sobo | NY | WARWICK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 2097 rpm |
9 | Derek VanAuker | NY | Rush Henrietta | 2025 | MIF | 2096 rpm |
10 | Shea Higgins | PA | Hazleton Area | 2025 | RHP | 2075 rpm |
PEAK SLIDER SPIN RATE
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Nikolas Marrero | NY | Minisink Valley | 2025 | 3B | 2560 rpm |
2 | Andrew Crux | NY | Mohonasen | 2025 | OF | 2254 rpm |
3 | Michael Gardner | NY | Chaminade | 2025 | SS | 2227 rpm |
4 | Liam Solomon | NY | Bethel High School | 2025 | LHP | 2198 rpm |
5 | DJ Wallace | NY | Ballston Spa | 2025 | C | 2143 rpm |
6 | Drew Kindlon | NY | P 27 | 2025 | RHP | 2083 rpm |
7 | Nathan Heptig | NY | Shenendehowa | 2025 | RHP | 2071 rpm |
8 | Dylan Geskey | PA | Dallas | 2025 | 3B | 2068 rpm |
9 | Scott Hanson | NY | Albany Academy | 2025 | RHP | 2067 rpm |
10 | Evan Derrick | NY | Albany Academy | 2025 | RHP | 2014 rpm |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2022 JR NYS Games (26 spots remain) | NY | 07/05 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2022 New York Open Pre-Tournament Combine (14U/15U) | NY | 07/21 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/26 | LakePoint |
2022 Summer Open: West | NY | 08/03 | Clark V. Whited Sports Complex |
2022 New York Open Pre-Tournament Combine (16U/17U) | NY | 08/04 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2022 Summer Open: East | NY | 08/18 | Cantine Field |
2022 Summer Open: Central | NY | 08/26 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |