Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2021 SS/3B Rafe Perich
September 25, 2019
Over the coming weeks we will take a look at the remaining 10 prospects that participated in a Team PA uniform and recap their performance at the event.
Today we continue with a look at 2021 SS/3B Rafe Perich. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound junior switch-hitter showcased present power from both sides of the plate and an advanced ability to drive in runs during a solid performance at the PBR Future Games in August. Perich also showed a soft glove hand and 87 mph arm strength from the left side of the diamond.
Team Pennsylvania Roster
| NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Josh Beck | PA | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP | Radford |
| Colton Book | PA | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP | Stony Brook |
| Jake Books | PA | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B | |
| Justin Butler | PA | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C | |
| Derek Cease | PA | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS | |
| Maddix Dalena | PA | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B | |
| Dylan DuCharme | PA | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF | |
| Alex Gabauer | PA | Norwin | 2021 | SS | Pennsylvania |
| Luke Holman | PA | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP | |
| Cullen Horowicz | WV | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B | Campbell |
| Michael Kilker | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP | West Virginia |
| Paxton Kling | PA | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF | |
| Chase Kriebel | PA | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP | Florida Gulf Coast |
| Colin Lewandowski | PA | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP | |
| Andrew Muraco | PA | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS | Coastal Carolina |
| Rafe Perich | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS | |
| Erik Ritchie | PA | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP | East Carolina |
| Caleb Sturtevant | PA | Cocalico | 2022 | OF | Pittsburgh |
| Evin Sullivan | PA | North Penn | 2021 | C | Binghamton |
| Carter Welch | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP | |
| Trey Yesavage | PA | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP | Pittsburgh |
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| RC Knights 16U Scout Day | PA | 10/12 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
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Scouting Report
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot-3, 215-pound switch-hitter delivered a standout day. The left-handed hitter utilized a leg hang from a slightly-open stance to initiate his swing. He consistently drove the ball with backspin to the gap and registered an impressive 92 mph bat-exit-velocity. The righty uses the same load and step as his left-side. Although not as strong as his left, he still demonstrated the ability to find consistent barrels and show balance throughout his right-handed swing. Moved very well for his size during defensive evaluations using smooth, calculated steps and soft hands to gain momentum towards his target. Generated power with his strong lower-half registering throws of 87 mph across the infield. His 7.52 60-yard dash shows his natural feel for his frame. Right-handed pitcher pounded the zone with 81-84 mph fastballs featuring small arm-side-run from a balanced, high 3/4 arm-slot. Perich's 71-73 mph curveball showed short, slider like action with adequate arm-speed.