Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis
Wed January 31, 2018
Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting
The premier winter scouting event in North Carolina took place on Sunday January 28th at On Deck Academy in Pineville, NC. The beautiful facility allowed PBR to conduct a full pro-style workout while it was pouring outside. For the second year in a row, the event sold out, with over 60 of the top players in North Carolina on hand.
Each player went through a full workout, updating statistics for their PBR Profile page as well as adding a new evaluation and video. Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen, understanding it is still January, where they were asked to continue with their build-up process for the spring. Position players completed a full defensive and offensive evaluation. Every player also had the ability to run a 30 yard dash on a laser timer and a 5-10-5 agility shuttle. Finally, players test in a standing broad jump.
PBR’s staff included three former D1 coaches and recruiting coordinators as well as a number of coaches with a tremendous back ground at various levels of baseball. Also, on hand were several pro scouts, working to get an early look for the spring. The event was broadcast live through Twitter and Periscope, allowing PBR to hear from coaches from as far away as Arizona. Video was taken of each athlete and the video will be cut into short clips, highlighting their performance on the day.
As the videos are published to each player’s PBR Profile, we will begin to publish individual evaluations on each player in attendance. Today we will work our way through some of the top performers at the Preseason All-State. An elite group of players put up impressive numbers across the board, making the day a pleasure for the evaluators in attendance.
2018 Preseason All-State: By The Numbers
- 64 Players went through the workout at On Deck Academy
- By Class: 6 SR, 39 JR, 18 SO, 1 FR
- 19 players ran a 4.00 or better in the 30 yard dash.
- 19 of 26 infielders charted a positional velocity of 80 mph or better.
- 5 arms registered 88 mph or better from the outfield.
- 4 of 6 catchers flashed advanced carry with a position velocity, out of the crouch, of 74 or better
- 13 hitters registered an exit velocity, off the barrel, of 90 mph or better.
- 32 hitters were better than 85 mph.
- 12 pitchers worked at 83 or higher.
- This event featured 30+ players that have attended a PBR of North Carolina event in the past year and a half.
Click Here for the full roster of players that attended the Preseason All-State
Click Here to see the complete statistical breakdown from the Preseason All-State
Statistical Leaders
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019
Exit Velocity: 98 mph
Quickness and strength in a powerful build. An event record, set with wood in his hands.
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Bryce Vestal 3B / SS / East Wilkes , NC / 2018
Exit Velocity: 94 mph
Dual sport athlete added 9 mph to his exit velocity from 2017. Uncommitted SR may not remain that way for long with left handed power potential.
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Alex Sniffen 3B / RHP / New Hanover, NC / 2019
Exit Velocity: 93 mph
Hulking build that tranlates into power out of the barrel. Ball flies when the leverage creates back spin.
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Preston Hall 3B / OF / Stuart Cramer, NC / 2020
Exit Velocity: 93 mph
Young player that continues to get better as he gets stronger. Exit velocity up 11 mph from 2017's event.
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Strength and quickness is present... Uncommitted SR as of today, but may not be for long after his performance on Sunday at On Deck.
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Noah Burnette 1B / RHP / Pisgah, NC / 2019
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Elite power could be in the future of this right handed hitter.
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Tafton Hensley OF / South Iredell, NC / 2019
30 YD: 3.71
Lanky athlete ran with ease.
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018
30 YD: 3.74
Here is that name again... strength and speed.
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Nate Essick OF / SS / Forsyth Country Day, NC / 2019
30 YD: 3.78
Easy speed and quickness. Good athlete.
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Vance Anderson OF / RHP / Lake Norman, NC / 2019
30 YD: 3.83
Lanky athlete showed quickness with his feet and with the bat on Sunday
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019
30 YD: 3.84
Good form and a powerful runner that drives through the ground.
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019
Infield Velocity: 89 mph
Davidson commit has true carry with a quick arm.
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Dominick D'Ercole 3B / RHP / Middle Creek, NC / 2019
Infield Velocity: 88 mph
Body has begun to mature and the strength looks to translate into his game.
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Alejandro Rodriguez SS / C / Southeast Guilford, NC / 2020
Infield Velocity: 85 mph
Young player with whip in his arm... Easy carry and accuracy.
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019
Infield Velocity: 84 mph
Three categories and three top 5's...
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Carter Holjes 3B / RHP / Cardinal Gibbons, NC / 2019
Infield Velocity: 84 mph
Positional velocity ticked up 4 mph from August at the Top Underclass Games.
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Alex Sniffen 3B / RHP / New Hanover, NC / 2019
Infield Velocity: 84 mph
Good rhythm in his feet translates to carry across the diamond.
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Outfield Velocity: 91 mph
Premium athlete lit up the radar during the positional throws. Elite quickness.
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Vance Anderson OF / RHP / Lake Norman, NC / 2019
Outfield Velocity: 89 mph
Easy carry and plenty of projection left in the frame.
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Matthew Upchurch LHP / OF / Lincoln Charter, NC / 2019
Outfield Velocity: 89 mph
Primary pitcher has increased his arm strength and it should translate to the mound soon.
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018
Outfield Velocity: 88 mph
Three categories and three top 5's...
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Mitchell Seymour OF / RHP / Leeville Road, NC / 2020
Outfield Velocity: 88 mph
Raw athlete that has a lot of room in the frame to continue to get better... Already pretty good.
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Alejandro Rodriguez SS / C / Southeast Guilford, NC / 2020
Catching Velocity: 79 mph
Athleticism translates from the INF to behind the dish.
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MJ Lucas 3B / C / Parkwood, NC / 2019
Catching Velocity: 76 mph
Offensive minded corner infielder will give a roster options as he continues to develop behind the plate.
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Cambell Conard C / 2B / T C Roberson, NC / 2020
Catching Velocity: 75 mph
Easy setup and transition. Shows true carry through the bag.
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Catching Velocity: 75 mph
Looks the part with strength on a lanky frame. Carries his athleticism behind the plate.
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Spencer Bright C / 3B / Lincoln Charter School, NC / 2019
Catching Velocity: 74 mph
Solid in all aspects of the game. Maturing frame will continue to add strength as well.
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Bryce Stober C / 2B / Hickory, NC / 2019
Catching Velocity: 74 mph
High motor and quick transfer. Shows accuracy and carry.
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Nate Essick OF / SS / Forsyth Country Day, NC / 2019
Broad Jump: 11'2"
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Broad Jump: 10'9"
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018
Broad Jump: 10'5"
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019
Broad Jump: 10'4"
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Max LeCroy OF / 2B / Christ School, NC / 2019
Broad Jump: 10'4"
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.07
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.09
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.12
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019
Max Fastball: 87
Fastball Range: 84-86
Davidson commit has a chance to make an impact on the infield and the mound now and into the future.
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Andrei Beal RHP / 3B / Parkwood, NC / 2020
Max Fastball: 86
Fastball Range: 84-85
Arm strength over arm speed and the ball looks to jump on hitters
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Mitchell Seymour OF / RHP / Leeville Road, NC / 2020
Max Fastball: 85
Fastball Range: 82-85
Potential dual position guy. Athletic with a high ceiling.
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Dominick D'Ercole 3B / RHP / Middle Creek, NC / 2019
Max Fastball: 85
Fastball Range: 83-85
Potential dual position guy. Arm strength continues to improve
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Jackson Reid RHP / Mooresville, NC / 2019
Max Fastball: 85
Fastball Range: 81-83
Length catches the eye as he steps on the mound. Quickness exists and the fastball should continue to jump as he coodinates his height.
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