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Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2021 C/OF Eric Genther

May 22, 2019
Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

The Eastern PA Top Prospect Games annually showcases roughly 70 top uncommitted prospects across the state and from a few surrounding states. 2019 marks the 8th year for this event with hundreds of former participants having gone on to college commitments and to professional baseball. 

As we draw closer to June we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2021 C/OF Eric Genther. The right-handed hitter was a standout at the Preseason Preview Showcase in January.

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Eric Genther

Class of 2021 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 98 / POS: 13

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: The Haverford School
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: PA Bell Ringers
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 182lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
7.06
60-yard
(06/18/19)
1.97 - 2.05
Pop Time
(06/15/20)
77
C Velo
(02/15/20)
96
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
Position
60-yard
7.15
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.05
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
96
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Position
60-yard
7.09
Pop Time
2.07 - 2.16
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
90
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Position
60-yard
7.06
Pop Time
2.08 - 2.14
C Velo
75
Exit Velo
90
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Position
60-yard
7.16
Pop Time
2.12 - 2.21
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
85
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Position
60-yard
7.44
Pop Time
2.2 - 2.28
C Velo
70
Exit Velo
76
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Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
279
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
347
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.3
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
347
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
76.7
Bat Speed (avg)
72.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
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Scouting Report

1/26/19


6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and incorporates a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Displayed advanced feel for the barrel and an ability to stay behind the baseball during a very good round of batting practice. Registered an 85 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.16 60-yard dash. Flashed pop times of 2.12-2.21 on throws of 76 mph from the crouch and displayed a soft glove hand defensively.

1/28/18


6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a flat barrel path through the hitting zone and a solid feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 76 mph. Ran a 7.44 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.20-2.28 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. Showcased quick feet and a clean transition but does not fully incorporate lower half in throwing motion.


Videos

(1/26/19)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games PA 06/11 Seton Hill University
2019 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games PA 06/18 Millersville University
2019 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase PA 07/09 Millersville University
2019 Western PA College Prospect Showcase PA 07/23 Historic Pullman Park (Butler, PA)
Junior Future Games NATIONAL 07/30 LakePoint
2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) PA 07/31 LakePoint
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase PA 08/15 Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament) PA 08/17 Millersville University


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