Fall 2017 Rankings Update: Class of 2019
November 8, 2017
Following a busy fall of PBR events and the WWBA fall champinonships in Florida it is time to roll out our final update of the 2017 calendar year to our Class of 2019 rankings. This update includes the addition of 5 prospects with the list growing to a total of 45. The next update will not come until early February following the completion of the Preseason All-State Showcase.
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top 10
| RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| 1 | Jonathan Blackwell | WV | Hurricane | 2019 | LHP | Coastal Carolina |
| 2 | Jake Carr | WV | St. Albans | 2019 | LHP | West Virginia |
| 3 | Nick Loftis | WV | St. Albans | 2019 | RHP | |
| 4 | Grant Wells | WV | George Washington | 2019 | SS | |
| 5 | Cody Sharp | WV | Spring Valley | 2019 | LHP | Marshall |
| 6 | Griffin Adkins | WV | Cabell Midland | 2019 | OF | |
| 7 | Ridge Lester | WV | St. Albans | 2019 | RHP | |
| 8 | Hunter Fansler | WV | Woodrow Wilson | 2019 | OF | |
| 9 | Zack Whitacre | WV | Frankfort | 2019 | SS | |
| 10 | Garrett Matherly | WV | Greater Beckley Christian | 2019 | OF |
Biggest mover
The biggest mover in this update is Cabell Midland outfielder Griffin Adkins who has shined at a trio of PBR events over the past 16 months. Adkins, who has jumped 10 spots from No. 16, is a right-handed hitter that starts in a taller setup. He uses a bat tip to load his upper half during his short stride forward. The 5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitter's swing is compact with solid barrel whip through the zone. The top of the lineup type hitter runs a 6.65 60-yard dash an has been timed at 4.18 down the line. In the outfield he moves light on his feet and plays with confidence. Adkins fields the ball nicely on his glove hand side and plays through it efficiently. He has showcased 77 mph arm strength.
upcoming pbr schedule
| Northwestern Pennsylvania Thanksgiving Review | PA | 11/19 | Gannon University Recreation & Wellness Center - Erie, PA |
| PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 12/30 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Winter Review | PA | 01/06 | ProProspects Training Center - White Mills, PA |
| 2018 Preseason Preview | PA | 01/13 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
| 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day One (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
| 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day Two (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |