PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: C Justin Butler
July 25, 2019
2019 marks the 8th year that Pennsylvania will be represented in the PBR Future Games. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2021 & select 2022 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place July 31st - August 4th (Wednesday-Saturday) at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.
The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2021/2022 prospects. Last year, more than 250 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance, making it arguably the most heavily recruited event of the summer.
We will be highlighting each player on the Team Pennsylvania roster in the week leading up to the event. Links to those players that have already been highlighted follows at the end of this article.
Team Pennsylvania Roster
| NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. |
| Josh Beck | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP |
| Colton Book | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP |
| Jake Books | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B/OF |
| Justin Butler | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C |
| Derek Cease | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS/RHP |
| Maddix Dalena | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B |
| Dylan DuCharme | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF |
| Alex Gabauer | Norwin | 2021 | SS |
| Luke Holman | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP |
| Cullen Horowicz | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B |
| Michael Kilker | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP |
| Paxton Kling | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF |
| Chase Kriebel | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP |
| Colin Lewandowski | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP |
| Andrew Muraco | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS |
| Rafe Perich | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS/3B |
| Erik Ritchie | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP |
| Caleb Sturtevant | Cocalico | 2022 | OF |
| Evin Sullivan | North Penn | 2021 | C/OF |
| Carter Welch | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP |
| Trey Yesavage | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP |
Previous Player Previews
- LHP Josh Beck (Lancaster Catholic HS - Class of 2021)
- LHP Colton Book (Manheim Central HS - Class of 2021)
- 1B/OF Jake Books (Malvern Prep - Class of 2022)
- C Justin Butler (Quakertown - Class of 2021)
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 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 |
| 2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations) | PA | 09/07 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Scouting Report
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly-open stance utilizing a lift-and-replace stride. Showed quick hands and strong actions at the plate with above-average feel for his swing, registering an 88 mph bat-exit-velocity. Demonstrated soft hands while receiving with advanced blocking skills. Showcased good footwork evidenced by 1.97-2.03 pop times and his 77 mph arm-strength from the crouch. Ran a 7.09 60-yard dash.