The 2014 Nine Baseball Select Showcase was held Tuesday, July 22 at Peoples Natural Gas Field home of the AA Altoona Curve. Here are some thoughts on some of the best performances from 2016 & 2017 grads in attendance. (Note: thick, soft grass track for 60’s) See all results here
| Adams | Chris | State College Area | 2016 | MIF | 5’11″/170 | R | R |
High level MIF Prospect with smooth actions, 91 mph arm on the field, 6.81/60
| Arias | Jordi | Hazleton area highschool | 2016 | MIF | 5″10″ 160lbs | R | R |
Athletic MIF 7.19/60, 82 mph arm from the field
| Ballenger | Tristan | state college | 2016 | pitcher | 5’10/148 | L | L |
LHP that was up to 82 from the mound but displayed more arm strength from the field up to 86 mph with a 7.13/60 which deems well for the future on the mound.
| Dinsmore | Ian | Williamsport Area High School | 2015 | 3B | 6’0/175 | R | R |
Athletic frame and actions 6.94/60 and 81 mph arm from the field.
| Golden | Tye | Dallastown Area High school | 2017 | middle infield | 5′ 7″ / 150 | R | L |
For a 2017 had one of the better ball exit speeds in the event at 88 mph. 7.13/60
| Goodnight | Logan | The Linsly School | 2016 | SS | 6’2 170 | R | R |
Penn State recruit is very polished and one of the top 2016 talents on the east coast. 6.88/60, 90 mph from the field
| Hensor | Bryce | Juniata Valley | 2017 | MIF | 5’9″/150 | R | R |
Very athletic 2017, 6.94/60 solid arm and swing
| Lozniak | Will | Bishop Guilfoyle | 2017 | 6’3″ 190 | R |
Great frame for a 2017 with a strong arm up to 85 mph from the field
| Mast | Elliot | Altoona Area High School | 2017 | Middle Infield / OF / P | 6′ 3″ / 180 | R | L |
Strong looking LH hitter with smooth swing and solid all around numbers for a 2017
| Pellis | Tommy | Greensburg Central Catholic | 2016 | Short Stop | 5’11” / 160 | R | R |
Strong athlete, strong at the plate (91 mph ball exit). 6.94/60, 85 mph from field.
| Raquet | Brandon | State College Area | 2016 | Outfield | 5’9″ | R | L |
Dynamic quick twitch package. Left handed hitter, projects at top of the order. Event bests 6.5/60 and 91 mph ball exit speed. 85 mph from field
| Storm | Cory | Hollidaysburg Area High School | 2017 | SS/P | 5’9″/160 | R | R |
Good all around numbers for a 2017. 7.16/60 83 mph from field and the mound.
| Suders | Austin | Chambersburg | 2016 | 1st | 6’4″. 280 | R | R |
Big body at 1B at 6’4″ 280. With that size and 89 mph bat speed, could be an interesting prospect with off season muscle addition.
| Tyson | Wyatt | Red Lion Area | 2016 | SS | 6’1″/175 | R | R |
Great athletic frame and actions. 6.72/60 and up to 86 mph on the mound
| Vought | Justin | Wyoming Valley West | 2017 | OF/C/P | 6′ 1″/175 | R | R |
Very polished package for a 2017 on the mound. FB upto 84, CB 68-69 CH 74
| WAGNER | JONATHAN | HUNTINGDON AREA HIGH | 2016 | MIDDLE INFIELD | 5FT10IN 175 | R | R |
Solid all around numbers with a excellent speed 6.69/60 and ball exit speed 86 mph