Prep Baseball Report

PBR West Virginia Fall Showcase Team Workout: Complete Results


Josh Kuykendall
West Virginia Director of Scouting

Members of the inaugural West Virginia Fall Showcase Team, also know as the Appalachian Aces, worked out for college coaches on Saturday at West Virginia Wesleyan College prior to beginning a 28 game fall schedule on Saturday, September 1.

Following is a look at top performances in a number of measurable categories.  CLICK HERE for complete results for all prospects in attendance.

TOP BAT EXIT Velocity

97 mph - Caleb TaylorC/RHP, Morgantown HS, Class of 2019

91 mph - Eli Kirkendoll, C/RHP, Lincoln County HS, Class of 2020

91 mph - Grant Hussey, 1B, Parkersburg South HS, Class of 2021

88 mph - Carter Lyles, 3B/RHP, Scott HS, Class of 2019

TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY

87 mph - Carter Lyles, 3B/RHP, Scott HS, Class of 2019

84 mph - Luke Ellis, RHP, Cabell Midland HS, Class of 2019

83 mph - Hunter Ridgeway, RHP, Greenbrier East HS, Class of 2020

TOP 60-YARD DASH TIMES

6.80 - Zack Whitacre, OF/INF, Frankfort HS, Class of 2019   

6.93 - Luke Ellis, RHP, Cabell Midland HS, Class of 2019

POSITIONAL ARM VELOCITY

85 mph - Jon Milton, OF/LHP, The Linsly School, Class of 2019

85 mph - Zack Whitacre, OF/INF, Frankfort HS, Class of 2019          

TOP CATCHER POP TIMES 

Pop Times:

1.94 - Eli Kirkendoll, C/RHP, Lincoln County HS, Class of 2020

1.96 - Caleb Taylor, C/RHP, Morgantown HS, Class of 2019

ADDITIONAL WV NEWS