Orange County Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis
January 20, 2025
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On Thursday, January 2nd, the PB California staff traveled to JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA, to host the Orange County Preseason ID, an open event for the class of 2025-2028.
Nearly 60 players made their way to JSerra this past weekend and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball California staff.
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TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS
1. Brady Abner, El Dorado High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Athletic frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with hands resting below back shoulder. Wide base. Short swing to the ball. Level swing. 67.2 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance. Hits the ball to all parts of the field.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 76.00 mph. Short over the top release.
Defense: 2.07-2.20 pop time range; Quick out of the crouch. Athletic footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; Long arm swings and strides.