James Bottger

Baseball U 25’ | Wilkes Barre Area HS | 6’2 205| MIF/RHP | @BaseballWcu

[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

I am beyond excited to announce my commitment to further my academics and continue my baseball career at Lackawanna College (Division II – PSAC)!

Can’t wait to get to work — #GoFalcons 🦅⚾️

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

‘26 OF/LHP Koleton Davies (Wilkes-Barre Area SD Stem Academy)

No. 74 ranked SR OF in PA. Shows off a strong and compact swing with solid weight transfer for two sharply hit balls

87% plane efficiency via @blastmotion

#NEFallInvite | @PrepBaseballPA | @PB_Uncommitted | @LumberYardNY

[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

A ground rule double to center from today’s game.

[Prep Baseball Pennsylvania @PrepBaseballPA]

🔦Uncommitted ‘26 Spotlight🔦

2026 OF Koleton Davies (Wilkes-Barre Area SD Stem Academy); 5-9 160 lbs

EV: 91.4💥
Bat Speed: 70.4
Sweet Spot: 70%✔️
60yd: 7.22💨

Compact swing with a tight barrel turn from the left side. Good feel for the barrel & displayed a gap-to-gap approach💪

@KoletonD5 | @DanCevette | @NathanGoranson | @ocker_n

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[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

Another double to LCF from today.

[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

1-2 with a double and 3 walks today.

[Prep Baseball Pennsylvania @PrepBaseballPA]

Capped of an impressive day with a steady showing from the OF, INF & mound.

Clean, controlled actions with all throws holding carry (OF- 91 MPH, INF - 86 MPH). Posted a 7.16 60.

On the mound sat 87-89 w/ feel for CB/SL & CH (12.6” avg ➡️).

[Prep Baseball Pennsylvania @PrepBaseballPA]

‘25 SS James Bottger (Wilkes Barre)

6’3” 203

Impressive round, low pulse with present power to the PS

EV: 99

#NEProcase24 | @BaseballWcu Recruit

[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

We won both of our games today. I went 2-4 with 2 singles and a walk. Hoping to win 2 more tomorrow. @NEPridebaseball @Mikepetro42 @apexsportspa

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

2025 RHP James Bottger (Wilkes Barre)
@WCUAthletics commit

Commanding the zone today with a running heater and sharp BB. Good energy and pace on the mound; seems to thrive under pressure.

FB: 82-85
BB: 74-76
CH: 77

@LumberYardNY | @PrepBaseballPA
#NYFallOpen

[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

Had a good day with the team down at Diamond Nation. I went 1-2 with a rbi triple and a walk. @Mikepetro42 @NEPridebaseball @DiamondNationNJ

[Koleton Davies @KoletonD5]

Had a good time with the team last night, even though we got rained out after the second inning. 1-1 with an rbi single to right. @Mikepetro42 @NEPridebaseball

[PA Prep Varsity @PAPrepVarsity]

Pennsylvania High School Baseball: Top Shortstops in 2025
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@JamesBottger2
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[James Bottger @JamesBottger2]

Complete game shutout, 9 K’s, and 1 walk in our first playoff game down in Georgia at the PBR National Championship. All around great team win and effort by everyone! @BaseballU @BaseballUPA @CoachLaRosa @BaseballWcu

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Max Forgione (‘25, PA) had this walk-off double today barreling this baseball hard and high up the LF wall. Sneaky present bat speed and power from a 6-2/185 OF. #WWBA #STJosephs commit. @PGMidAtlantic

[Prep Baseball Pennsylvania @PrepBaseballPA]

.@BaseballWCU ‘25 SS James Bottger (Wilkes Barre Area)

Widespread, two strike approach with only a lift in the front heel for timing. Absolutely smokes this baseball to LCF before it’s snagged for a tough luck out.

#PAStateGames | @JamesBottger2

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.@BaseballWcu ‘25 SS/RHP
James Bottger (Wilkes Barre Area)

6-3, 195lbs

Can spot/expand when needed. High 3/4 arm slot with downward action

FB: 84-87 T88 (2,028 rpm🔄)
SL: 74-77 (-0.8 IVB -11.1 HM⬅️)

#PAStateGames @JamesBottger2

[Prep Baseball Pennsylvania @PrepBaseballPA]

2025 SS James Bottger (Wilkes Barre Area)

Added to his already impressive day with one of the best fielding rounds of the day. Smooth transfers and quick arm actions added to the fluidness of his overall fielding ability

Arm Velocity - 87
@JamesBottger2 #pastategames

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2025 SS James Bottger (Wilkes Barre Area) @JamesBottger2

6’3” 195

EV: 97 mph 👀. Easy, repeatable swing. @BaseballWcu recruit‼️

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