PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: LHP Colton Book
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)
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
3.2.19 - 6-foot-3, 190-pound primary pitcher sat 81-82 from a high 3/4 arm slot with above average rhythm and excellent command. Also showcased a slider at 71-73 and a feel for his changeup at 72-76. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a solid feel for the barrel while staying behind the baseball creating some backspin. Registered an 87 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.16 60-yard dash. Showed athletic actions around the bag at first base with a soft glove hand.
6-foot-3, 190-pound two-way prospect sat 81-83 out of a 3/4 arm slot with a deliberate, repeatable delivery. Fastball showed some arm-side run and was commanded with regularity. Curveball shows late, slider break at 71-75. Changeup is thrown at near fastball arm speed at 74-77. Right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed balance throughout with a feel for the barrel and some gap power. Registered an 86 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.22 60-yard dash. Showcased athletic actions around the bag at first base with accurate 76 mph arm strength across the diamond.
6-foot-3, 190-pound two-way prospect displayed a promising all-around skill set. Sat 75-79 on the mound out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Some work to throw with greater intent and an effort to clean up some glove side leak will lead to significant velocity gains in the coming years. At its best, his 1/7 breaking curveball showed late bite at 69 mph. Like his fastball, the pitch will need to be thrown with greater intent. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Book showed above average feel for the barrel in batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 81 mph while barreling the baseball routinely during game action. The 7.64 runner showcased active feet and a soft glove around the bag at first base with accurate 74 mph arm strength across the diamond.