Southwestern Pennsylvania College Prospect Showcase Complete Results
July 27, 2017
By Dan Williams
Western Pennsylvania Director of Scouting
The Southwestern Pennsylvania College Prospect Showcase, in it's inaugural run attracted 25 prospects from three states. The 2017 event took place this year at Ross Memorial Park home of the Washington & Jefferson Presidents.
Following is a look at top performances in a number of measurable categories. CLICK HERE for complete results for all prospects in attendance.
TOP BAT EXIT VELOCITY
91 mph - Joshua Hoffman, SS/2B, Belle Vernon Area HS (PA), Class of 2019
90 mph - Caden Highfield, 3B/1B, Oil City HS (PA), Class of 2018
90 mph - Logan Vietmeier, C/3B, Montour HS (PA), Class of 2018
89 mph - Nick Leonard, SS/RHP, Brooke HS (WV), Class of 2018
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
88 mph - Nick Leonard, SS/RHP, Brooke HS (WV), Class of 2018
84 mph - Calvin Bickerstaff, RHP,/1B, Steubenville HS (OH), Class of 2020
83 mph - Matthew Manczka, RHP/SS, McDowell HS (PA), Class of 2019
TOP 60-YARD DASH TIMES
6.57 - Joshua Hoffman, SS/2B. Belle Vernon Area HS (PA), Class of 2019
6.59 - Colby Rockacy, 2B/OF, Keystone Oaks HS (PA), Class of 2019
6.94 - Josh Kieffer, SS/OF, Fox Chapel Area (PA), Class of 2017
7.04 - Chris Furka, 3B/SS, Wheeling Central Catholic HS (WV), Class of 2018
Positional ARM VELOCITY
84 mph - Nick Leonard, SS/RHP, Brooke HS (WV), Class of 2018
82 mph - Joshua Hoffman, SS/2B. Belle Vernon Area HS (PA), Class of 2019
81 mph - Jake Rathway, 2B/OF, Belle Vernon Area HS (PA), Class of 2018
80 mph - Matthew Manczka, SS/RHP, McDowell HS, HS (PA), Class of 2019
TOP CATCHER POP TIMES & ARM VELOCITY
Arm Strength:
80 mph - Tanner Froehlich, Plum HS (PA), Class of 2018
73 mph - Logan Vietmeier, Montour HS (PA), Class of 2018
71 mph - Brendan Rea, Canon McMillan HS (PA), Class of 2019
Pop Times:
1.95 - 2.08 - Tanner Froehlich, Plum HS (PA), Class of 2018
1,99 - 2.16 - Brandan Rea, Canon McMillan HS (PA), Class of 2019
2.03 - 2.06 - Logan Vietmeier, Montour HS (PA), Class of 2018
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