Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2021 SS/RHP Gage Bibey
January 29, 2019
The Inaugural Preseason All-State Showcase in West Virginia will take place on Sunday, February 24th in Morgantown at Pro Performance RX. This event is designed to showcase the best players throughout the state and surrounding area in the 2019-2022 graduation classes.
As we draw closer to February we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2021 SS/RHP Gage Bibey from Philip Barbour HS.
Gage Bibey
Class of 2021 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 9 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Philip BarbourState: WV
- Summer Team: U.S. Elite Mid Atlantic 2021 National
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
79
Max FB
(07/18/19)
80 - 81
FB
(11/17/19)
70 - 71
CB
(06/28/19)
72 - 73
CH
(11/18/18)
70 - 71
SL
(11/17/19)
Position
6.87
60-yard
(11/17/19)
86
INF Velo
(11/17/19)
87
Exit Velo
(11/17/19)
Videos
(11/18/18)
Player News
- PBR-T Pennsylvania Select Scout Blog: Day 2 - Jul 17, 2021
- West Virginia Fall Review Event Analysis: Middle Infielders - Nov 22, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Scout Blog - Oct 3, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Pitching Velocities - Oct 2, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Quick Hits - Oct 2, 2019
- Updated West Virginia 2021 Rankings - Sep 4, 2019
- 2019 Central Ohio Limited Series 16U/17U - Pitching Velocities - Jul 26, 2019
- PBR Limited Series Review: Top Middle Infield Prospects - Jul 5, 2019
- PBR Limited Series: Lebanon Valley College (16U Preview) - Jun 27, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Pitchers - Mar 16, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Middle Infielders - Mar 13, 2019
- Sophomore Winter Standouts - Mar 6, 2019
- Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2021 SS/RHP Gage Bibey - Jan 29, 2019
- West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Right-Handed Pitchers - Nov 30, 2018
- West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Middle Infielders - Nov 27, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/03 | The Max |
| Huntington Hounds Scout Day & Junior Future Games Trials | WV | 02/10 | Huntington Hounds Training Academy |
| 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase | WV | 02/24 | Pro Performance RX |
RECENT NEWS
Scouting Report
11.18.18 - Bibey is a 5-11 160-pound SS/RHP from Philip Barbour HS. Defensively, attacks the ball well creating good angles. Demonstrates smooth, quick transfer and accurate 75 mph across the diamond arm strength. Bibey's range, lateral quickness and 7.22-60 are reflective of his considerable athleticism.
Offensively, he initiates his swing from an upright, athletic position. His hands move freely to go along with a smooth leg kick. Bibey could benefit from exploding his hips more during his swing. 81 mph exit velocity was recorded.
On the mound, Bibey throws out of a 3/4 slot with a high leg kick. He shows good mechanics and doesn't spin off his target. His FB sat at 75-76 mph with some cut, along with a 73 mph CH and 70 mph CB. Overall Bibey is advanced for his age and is definite follow for the Class of 2021 in West Virginia.