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Fri February 23, 2018
The Preseason All State has come and gone, and it is time to review some of the stand out players from the event on February 10th.
+ There were 10 pitchers who topped at 81 MPH or better, 6 of which were 85 MPH+.
+ Leading the pack was St. John's recruit, 2019 RHP Sonny Fauci (Old Bridge HS, NJ), whose fastball sizzled in at 90 MPH, the top fastball velocity from the day. Fauci has a lean, broad shouldered build at 6-foot-2 185-pounds. Drop and drive type pitcher who uses strength from lower half to explode down the mound, Fauci has a longer arm swing as the ball jumps out with some late life. The right hander sat 87-90 and featured a sweeping breaking ball at 70-72 with some 10/4 shape.
@StJohnsBaseball recruit ‘19 Sonny Fauci (Old Bridge HS, NJ) sitting 88-90 here at @CompeteAcademy 70-71 sharp CB with depth pic.twitter.com/OP3NfB0tVO
— PBR New Jersey (@PBRNewJersey) February 10, 2018
+ Old Dominion recruit 2020 RHP Kenneth Levari (St. Augustine Prep HS, NJ) stood out at the event as well with a quick, explosive arm. Levari made his way back to the Preseason All-State after an impressive showing at the same event in 2017 – this time with a college commitment, some added muscle, and electric stuff. Levari was 86-88 on the mound with a sharp 11/5 breaking ball with tight spin and depth at 72-74. Also showcased a changeup at 75-77 with late arm side run and sink. Levari starts his delivery with some rhythm as his hands go over his head, and raises into a tall, firm and athletic balance point. From his balance point he creates hip lead and shoulder leverage as he drives down the mound uses his lower half. At foot strike, Levari is strong and athletic with uphill shoulders maintained. Creates extension over his lead leg on release with a whippy quick arm.
@ODUBaseball Recruit ‘20 Kenneth Levari (St. Augustine Prep HS, NJ) sitting 86-88, 73-74 CB w/ sweeping action #dude pic.twitter.com/ZU52sVOva9
— PBR New Jersey (@PBRNewJersey) February 10, 2018
+ The highest riser from the event was definitely uncommitted 2019 LHP Zach Grace (Timber Creek HS, NJ). Grace topped at 87 MPH and sat consistently 86-87 with a long, loose and effortless arm action. Featured argueably the best breaking ball of the day – a sharp, late 1/7 curveball at 68-71, which can be a true strikeout pitch for him. Showed command for a changeup at 77-78 with arm side run and fade as well. Grace showed elasticity in hips and lower half as he drove down the mound. With his long, wiry-athletic frame, there is no doubt that there is more in the tank. Do not expect Grace to remain uncommitted for much longer after his showing. A definite follow for the spring season.
🚨Uncommitted ‘19 LHP Zach Grace (Timber Creek HS, NJ) 86-87 with a smooth, easy arm. Sharp downer CB at 68-71 MPH 🚨 pic.twitter.com/BMZpW7KMpA
— PBR New Jersey (@PBRNewJersey) February 10, 2018
Uncommitted ‘19 RHP Michael Decker (Clearview HS, NJ) sitting 83-84 touching 86. 71 MPH CB for strikes. pic.twitter.com/2epXVqzEFm
— PBR New Jersey (@PBRNewJersey) February 10, 2018
‘19 LHP Colin Dutton (Gloucester Tech HS, NJ) showing a clean arm at 79-81 and smooth mechanics. Sharp 1/7 CB too @AllOutBaseball pic.twitter.com/ERaywHVDKJ
— PBR New Jersey (@PBRNewJersey) February 10, 2018