Best in West Showcase
July 12-13th , 2022 - Las VEgas, Nevada
James Starkus
State: Las Vegas, NV
Grad Years: 2023
High School: Sierra Vista
Performance Notes:
James is simply one of the premier uncommitted hitters in the country. Displayed two rounds of BP with consistent high 90’s and triple digit EV while spraying balls to LCF & RCF. Shows enough athleticism to play both corner OF spots.
Positions: OF/P/UT
Exit Velo: 103.9mph
Ben Resnick
State: Greenbrae, CA
Grad Year: 2023
Club Team: Top Tier
Performance Notes:
Ben is as solid as they come behind the dish. Showed off improved arm strength and has tightened up his transfer. Versatile & athletic, Ben shows enough athleticism to play corner OF and good arm strength. He also swung it well during the week with high 90’s EV throughout BP round.
Pop Time: 2.06
EV Velo: 96mph
OF Velo: 82mph
Brandon Jenkins
State: Henderson, NV
Grad Year: 2023
Club Team: Mountain West GV 18U
Performance Notes:
Brandon put together perhaps the best all around performance of the event. Top 10 in nearly every category, as well as an event leading 91mph from the OF. High level athleticism shows well in the outfield and constant high 90’s EV from the right side at the dish.
60 Yd Dash: 6.96
OIF Velo: 91mph
EV Velo: 98mph
Caden Churchman
State: Bakersfield, CA
Grad Year: 2024
High School Team: Liberty High School
Performance Notes:
Caden put on one of the top performances on the mound at an event loaded with high quality bats. 6’1 180lbs, Caden showed a three pitch mix with good tempo & confidence. Some deception in the delivery and up to 86MPH.
86.1 mph - Fastball Velocity
70.30 mph - Slider Velocity
80.00 mph - Change Up Velocity
1964.00 rpm - Fastball Spin Rate
2295.00 rpm - Slider Spin Rate
1648.00 rpm - Change Up Spin Rate
Kurt Felix
State: Bunkerville, NV
Grad Year: 2024
Club Team: CBA UTAH
Performance Notes:
Kurt put on an overall strong performance both at the plate and on the mound. High academic athlete is a strong sturdy athlete and swings it well enough (high 90’s EV) to be a major positive in the lineup. Will provide a college program with a ton of versatility and projectable on the mound.
EV Velo: 98mph
IF Velo: 85mph
60 Yard Dash: 7.05mph
84.30 mph - Fastball Velocity
71.20 mph - Slider Velocity
75.10 mph - Change Up Velocity
2120.00 rpm - Fastball Spin Rate
1972.00 rpm - Slider Spin Rate
1718.00 rpm - Change Up Spin Rate
Owen Eisen
State: Huntington Beach, CA
Grad Year: 2023
Club Team: CBA Dirtbags (Justin Sellers
Performance Notes:
Owen is a BIG (6’6 190lb) RHP from SoCal who continues to impress each time we see him. FB/CH combo is a ++ combination with the FB up to 86 and CH out of same tunnel. Good deception with long arms and hard down movement. High academic guy as well, will be a great pickup for whichever program scoops him up!
86.80 mph - Fastball Velocity
75.30 mph - Slider Velocity
72.20 mph - Change Up Velocity
2434.00 rpm - Fastball Spin Rate
2040.00 rpm - Slider Spin Rate
1150.00 rpm- Change Up Spin Rate
Austin Lynn
State: North Las Vegas, Nevada
Grad Year: 2023
High School: Shadow Ridge High School
Performance Notes:
Austin flashed the best pop time at the event with a 1.93. Very clean transfer and good arm strength. Was low 80’s from the IF and showed athleticism that translates to his movements behind the plate. Swung it well with a constant low 90’s EV during BP and a frame to put on more strength.
1.93 - Catcher Pop Time (2B)
75.0 mph - Catcher Velocity
81.0 mph - Infield Velocity
92.00 mph Exit Velocity
