By Tim Kay

PBR Tennessee Director of Scouting

The 2017 Nashville Knights Scout Day took place on Sunday, October 1st at Howell W. Bush Stadium, the home of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle.  This event included a position player workout, followed by pitchers throwing live on the game mound. Players were afforded the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of the PBR Tennessee staff and college coaches in attendance. The following is a look at the top statistical performances from the event.

A quick note on pitcher velocities, these were done at the end of a long workout and consisted of no hitters in box.  Some of these pitchers showed us better velocity in game.  We will make note of that on their individual write-ups.

CLICK HERE  to view the stats for all players who participated in the Nashville Knights Scout Day.

TOP PITCHING VELOCITIES
90 - Solomon Washington, RHP, Centennial, 2019
86 - Jack McLaughlin, RHP, Father Ryan, 2018
85 - Seth Petry, RHP, Siegel, 2018
85 - Logan Hewitt, RHP, Trousdale County, 2018

 

- Washington, a previously unranked 2019 prospect, has seen his velocity continue to climb from the summer into the fall.  While he topped at 90, he showed it was no fluke, as he pitched at 86-89 for the entirety of the outing.  He also mixed in a 66-69 CB and a 72 SL that flashed proper shape.  Washington will be amongst the Knights traveling to Fort Myers this weekend.

TOP OF VELOCITIES
85 - Grayson Cole, RHP/OF, Mt. Juliet, 2020
84 - Ali LaPread, SS/OF, Norcross (GA), 2018
82 - Brennan DuBose, C/OF, MLK Magnet, 2019
82 - Jackson Walker, OF/RHP, Brentwood, 2018
81 - Kavares Tears, OF, Columbia Academy, 2021

 

- Cole, the 17th ranked player in the 2020 class for Tennessee, showed his elite arm strength in the OF.  Featuring carry through the target, he kept his throws online and at cutoff height.  He also took a strong BP and is proving he is a strong prospect both on the mound and in the box.

TOP IF VELOCITIES
85 - Solomon Washington, RHP/SS, Centennial, 2019
84 - Sean McLaughlin, CIF, Knights Academy, 2018
83 - Ali LaPread, MIF, Norcross (GA), 2018
80 - David Wilson, MIF, Goodpasture, 2018
80 - Britten Robinson, MIF, Madison Southern (KY), 2020

 

- McLaughlin, a previously unranked 2018 prospect, showed well in the infield portion of the workout, showing arm strength w/ carry through the target and defensive actions suggesting he can stay at third base w/ good feet and reliable hands.  He also put on a show in BP, hitting a couple balls out to left field in a repeatable swing.  An uncommitted prospect in the '18 class.

TOP C POP TIMES
1.81 - Brennan DuBose, C/OF, MLK Magnet, 2019
1.90 - Zack Lembach, C, Meade County (KY), 2020
2.03 - Beaux Escobar, C, Independence, 2018

 

- DuBose, currently ranked 56th in the 2019 class, showed his premium arm strength in every area he tested, but showed it's best potential behind the plate.  Leading the way with a 79 mile per hour velocity from behind the plate, DuBose showed he is one of the elite catch and throw catchers in the state.  He showed good footwork with an above average release.

TOP 60 TIMES

6.70 - Daniel Lucas, MIF, Friendship Christian, 2019
6.70 - Cade Thornton, OF, Greenwood (KY), 2021
6.93 - Ali LaPread, SS/OF, Norcross (GA), 2018
7.01 - Blaine McIntosh, OF, Sycamore, 2019

 

- Lucas, an unranked 2019 prospect, showed his premium running speed by running two 60's under 7 seconds.  The middle infielder also showed an intriguing bat and solid defensive actions to stay in the middle of the field.

- Thornton, attending his first PBR event, showed a very intriguing mix of tools for a young player.  He joined Lucas in running two 60's under 7 seconds.  The outfielder also showed CF tools, moving well in the OF, along with a very intriguing lefty stick.