PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: RHP Michael Kilker
July 27, 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)
- SS/RHP Derek Cease (Nanticoke Area - Class of 2021)
- 1B Maddix Dalena (Montoursville - Class of 2022)
- OF Dylan DuCharme (Spring-Ford - Class of 2021)
- SS Alex Gabauer (Norwin - Class of 2021)
- RHP Luke Holman (Wilson West Lawn - Class of 2021)
- 3B Cullen Horowicz (Jefferson, WV - Class of 2021)
- RHP Michael Kilker (Hazleton Area - 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
+ 2018 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
Athletic 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. Primary pitcher sat 83-85 while touching 86-87 at times during his three innings of work. Starts his delivery with a short, side-rocker step and delivers from a mid-3/4 arm slot. Changeup is thrown with above average sell at 75-77 and curveball has good depth at 71-73. Very live arm that is likely to be upper 80s by this time next year. Two-way prospect ran a 7.60 60-yard dash and displayed 82 mph arm strength defensively. Size and defensive actions would be best suited for an eventual move to third base. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and he initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride. Displayed an above average feel for the baseball in BP with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Went 5-for-7 with a triple in game action over two days.
6-foot, 160-pound primary pitcher sat 78-80 from a high 3/4 arm slot. Initiates balanced delivery with a side rocker step and stays balanced throughout. Changeup is currently best secondary offering at 73-74 with some arm side run. Curveball displayed 11/5 rotation with limited break at this stage in its development. Right-handed hitter battled through a finger injury to take a solid round of batting practice. Starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his lower half with a leg-hang stride. An upper half dominated swing produced a bat exit velocity of 75 mph. Showcased a quick release from a 3/4 arm slot defensively with 73 mph arm strength across the diamond and ran a 7.30 60-yard dash.