It’s been a busy four-plus months since the last update to the Class of 2021 rankings. As we have worked our way through the fall and winter, both on the state and national levels, more light has been shed on the sophomore class around the state of Pennsylvania. 

A list that began with just 10 of the top prospects statewide grows to 65 in this update. The final total will likely reach 250 or more by the time this class graduates. Certainly, this list will change and evolve in time, as we know many players will grow, develop and mature.

Many on this list will be a part of the Preseason All-State Showcase in February which annually acts as an identifier for construction of the Team Pennsylvania roster for the PBR Future Games.

+ Virginia commit, RHP Nick Bitsko (Central Bucks East) continues to hold  the No. 1 spot in the updated class of 2021 rankings after an impressive summer and fall. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder sat 90-93 with five strikeouts over two innings of work at the PBR Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament in August. Bitsko also showcased solid feel for his curveball at 73-76 with two-plane 11/5 shape and flashed an occasional slider with shorter break at 77-79. His changeup is thrown with good sell at 81-84. Bitsko is also ranked No. 3 in the PBR overall rankings among players in the class nationally.

+ 2018 PBR Future Games standout OF Lonnie White Jr. (Malvern Prep) sits at No. 2 in this update. The recent Clemson commit has an athletic frame at 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame and flashed a skill set that has him in early conversations for the 2021 MLB Draft. A talented three sport athlete in high school, White also has drawn interest for his skills on a football field and a basketball court.

With the changes to NCAA regulations regarding the recruiting timeline for baseball, commitments in this class have come a bit slower than in previous years. Still, 12 of the top 20 on the list have already announced their intentions to attend a Division I school. Virginia is the lone school among the group to have received more than one commitment thus far in this class.

Below is a look at the Top Ten. To see the entire Class of 2021 Rankings, CLICK HERE.

RANK	NAME	STATE	SCHOOL	CLASS	POS	COMMITMENT
1	Nick Bitsko	PA	Central Bucks East	2021	RHP	Virginia
2	Lonnie White Jr.	PA	Malvern Prep	2021	OF	Clemson
3	Cole Wagner	PA	Red Land	2021	LHP	Georgia
4	Luke Holman	PA	Wilson West Lawn	2021	RHP
5	Michael Morales	PA	East Pennsboro	2021	RHP	Vanderbilt
6	Bobby Marsh	PA	Bellefonte Area	2021	1B	Florida Atlantic
7	J.J. Wetherholt	PA	Mars Area	2021	SS	West Virginia
8	Caleb Gampe	PA	Hollidaysburg	2021	RHP	South Carolina
9	Benny Montgomery	PA	Red Land	2021	OF	Virginia
10	Joe Jaconski	PA	Springside Chestnut Hill	2021	SS	North Carolina

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2018 Holiday Showcase	PA	12/29	Keystone State Baseball Academy
Pittsburgh Outlaws Scout Day	PA	01/20	C-Side Sports Academy
2019 Preseason Preview	PA	01/26	Keystone State Baseball Academy
Super 60 Pro Showcase	NATIONAL	02/03	The Max
2019 Preseason All-State Showcase (Day One)	PA	02/16	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Preseason All-State Showcase (Day Two)	PA	02/17	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Pennsylvania Junior Future Games Trials (Session One)	PA	03/10	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Pennsylvania Junior Future Games Trials (Session Two)	PA	03/24	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games	PA	06/11	Seton Hill University
2019 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games	PA	06/18	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 16U (PBR Limited Series)	PA	06/29	Lebanon Valley College
2019 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase	PA	07/09	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (PBR Limited Series)	PA	07/20	University of Scranton
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase	PA	08/15	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament)	PA	08/17	Millersville University