2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits

January 28, 2021
Jordan Chiero and PBR Ohio Staff
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

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We would like to thank all who participated in PBR Ohio's 2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State. This was a great opportunity for the class of 2021-2024 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase. Below we have the complete statistical results from the event as well as the top performers across various different categories.

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2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits

👀 Central Ohio Preseason All-State Recap 👀

▫️Two ‘22 LHPs 85mph or higher
▫️NW Ohio arm up to 86 w/a 🔨 and more ⛽️ to come
▫️ Columbus guy show impressive athleticism in all phases
▫️Cincy OF 90+off the bat an 89mph arm

Full stat breakdown ⤵️https://t.co/53MQ2uUXCR pic.twitter.com/cQ3CLVjvYo
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 27, 2021

Aaron Pirkle LHP / OF / New Albany, OH / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 137 / POS: 19

🚨 Central Ohio Preseason All-State Top Performer🚨

‘22 LHP/OF @pirkle_aaron

Quick Report: Came into this event as a Top 20 LHP in class and rose his stock. Athletic delivery, loose arm w/FB up to 85mph. Also higher spin rate guy. Impressive showing. https://t.co/akQCCPYMna pic.twitter.com/M3WU9ftnlY
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Jayden Jerger RHP / 1B / Defiance, OH / 2022

🔥Standout Performer- Central Ohio Preseason All-State 🔥

‘22 @jaydenjerger09

Quick Report- Another talented arm in a long line that of come out of @DefianceBBall . 6-1, fast arm, up to 86 w/an even higher velocity ceiling, and a 🔨 of a CBhttps://t.co/mzT4eFLKaU pic.twitter.com/a7H4IQljjL
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Carter Oviatt 3B / RHP / Highland, OH / 2023

🐅 @RawlingsTigers_ Scout Day Top Performer 🐅

2023 3B @cjo_30

One of the top bats we saw at the event. Uber physical with feel for contact. Pure path allows for all fields flight. Classic run producer profile that was up to 91mph off the bat. https://t.co/ffkuQqpRWf pic.twitter.com/NZHXaKIyA1
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Brayden Kendall OF / Cincinnati LaSalle, OH / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 128 / POS: 21

✨Central Ohio Preseason All-State Standout Performance ✨

2022 OF @BraydenKendall1

Quick Report: One of the toolsiest prospects in attendance. 6-foot-2, with present strength/batspeed. 90+ off the bat with an 89mph arm from the outfield 🔥🔥https://t.co/7EbUCkmszf pic.twitter.com/Hg6uwEEByD
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Ryan Shimek OF / 2B / Revere, OH / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 115 / POS: 15

🚨 Top Performer- Central Ohio Preseason All-State 🚨

‘22 UTL @ShimekRyan

Quick Report: A functional athlete w/defensive versatility and one of the more efficient swings we saw. Already 90+ off the bat and will continue to add strength. Good player. https://t.co/pRWbbMfvzP pic.twitter.com/jYiYwrg5Kn
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Andrew Rust 2B / RHP / Dublin Coffman, OH / 2022

🚨Central Ohio Preseason All-State Top Performer 🚨

‘22 RHP @AndrewRust04

Quick Report: 6-foot-2, clean delivery with athleticism and mobility. Made a big velocity jump from the summer and should continue to add. Up to 84mph w/a sharp breaker. https://t.co/RmIjAFHXUT pic.twitter.com/ny4wM7zmyM
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Kuyper Lashutka SS / OF / Upper Arlington, OH / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 140 / POS: 22

🚨Top Performer- Central Ohio Preseason All-State 🚨

‘22 UTL @klashutka22

Quick Report: A lot to like here. Versatile defender considering athleticism/arm strength with an already explosive swing that will only get more dynamic with added strength. https://t.co/Tbi5ZhoBDD pic.twitter.com/zabOfU3mHj
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Andrew Ecleberry OF / RHP / New Albany, OH / 2022

🔥 Central Ohio Preseason All-State Standout Performer 🔥

‘22 OF @AndrewEcleberry

Quick Report: Sub 7.0 runner who moves well in the outfield and can handle the bat offensively. Like the combination of burst and barrel accuracy he displayed. https://t.co/WFC9RDfKFA pic.twitter.com/wCLbRvrFo8
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Braden Gebhardt LHP / 1B / Howland , OH / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 106 / POS: 15

👀 Top Performer- Central Ohio Preseason All-State 👀

‘22 LHP @BradenGebhardt

Quick Report: One of the top prospects in attendance. 6-2, LHP w/a loose, fast arm that generated mid 80s velo, T86. Also showed solid secondary. https://t.co/WbhPrRza9I pic.twitter.com/zJW8FNb7VN
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

Trayce Mercer RHP / 1B / Troy, OH / 2023

✨Standout Performance- Central Ohio Preseason All-State ✨

‘23 RHP @MercerTrayce

Quick Report: Not hard to see the upside here. 6-foot-3 sophomore up to 83mph w/a 2300+rpm fastball. Has the look of a future power arm. https://t.co/5PKx3sR0CR pic.twitter.com/Krz9iRFPtf
— Prep Baseball Report Ohio (@PrepBaseballOH) January 26, 2021

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