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Preseason All State Scouting Analysis: Session 3


PBR Alabama Staff

The third annual Preseason All-State event was held this past Sunday, January 17th, at the All Star Sports Training Facility in Cullman, AL. All 3 sessions featured high-profile players from the 2021 through 2024 classes from all across the state. Position players went through a pro-style workout by running a laser-timed 60 yard dash, offensive evaluation (including BP with Trackman and Blast data), and a defensive positional workout. Pitchers then finished each session up by throwing a 15-18 pitch pen where they also got Trackman data on their pitching performance. As has been mentioned previously, this event rivaled any that we have had in our state since our inception in 2018. Today, we take a look at each player and their scouting reports from Session 3. This will wrap up our individial scout analysis from the event. 

 

SESSION 3

Miles Austin: C/2B, (2024) White Plains, AL. 5-foot-7, 150-pound solid frame. Confident in the box, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has level swing plane and has good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Advanced while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; has twitchy hands, fluid feet, and a quick exchange. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 67 mph; showed athletic feet, and sure hands. He produced a pop time of 2.35-2.48. Above average flexibility and quiet setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.6 at the event.

Bo Bachtel: SS/3B, (2024) Gardendale, AL. 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a balanced tall stance with a quick load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was efficient, and had upward swing plane. During the round showed some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; shows sure hands, and average feet. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing decent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.91 at the event. On the mound, has some arm speed and a high ¾ arm angle. Used some effort in his delivery. Consistent balance point. Threw his fastball 75-76 mph; had running action and arm side control. Throws a 11/5 curveball (59-63) that has decent control. Shows arm side control and sinking action on his changeup (70-71).

Payne Bryan: 3B/RHP, (2023) Springville, AL. 5-foot-11, 181-pound physical frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. Begins in a tall quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; has consistent feet, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.52.

Brayden Burney: OF/2B, (2023) Priceville, AL. 5-foot-11, 145-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Setup included crouched balanced stance and a quick stride. Has level swing plane and has good extension on his finish. He found some barrels during his round. Line drive approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 75 mph; has soft hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action while showing decent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.28.

Caleb Campbell: C/3B, (2022) Brooks, AL. 5-foot-9, 180-pound physical frame. In the box, Campbell had a max exit velocity of 92 mph. Starts in a crouched balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is explosive and shows upward swing plane. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 71 mph; showed a clean exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Had consistent pop times of 2.01-2.24. Showcases some flexibility. Had a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.76.

Cade Carr: C/SS, (2023) Hoover, AL. 5-foot-10, 165-pound solid frame. Advanced at the plate, Carr's best exit velocity was 95 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, has upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. He Barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 83 mph. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; has athletic feet, and twitchy hands. Had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.87-1.92 pop time. A lot of flexibility and clean setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag and a quick arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.96. Good looking 2023 catcher that continues to impress. The transfer behind the plate is uber quick. 

Christian Chatterton: RHP/SS, (2024) Brooks, AL. 6-foot, 175-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is some and shows upward swing plane. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 81 mph; showed average feet, and consistent hands. Used a ¾ slot with a quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.6. Advanced on the mound, used a very quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows high effort. Showed athletic balance point. a recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 87-88 mph; showed consistent command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (70-72) with in the zone control and swing and miss action. His changeup (75-76) had arm side control and tailing action. Maybe no one jumped out at the event more than Chatterton. An elite arm in the 2024 class. 

Chase Christian: OF/RHP, (2021) Pelham, AL. 5-foot-11, 165-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitters best exit velocity was 94 mph. Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was some, and had an inside-out swing plane. Found multiple barrels through his round. Line drive approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 83 mph; has athletic feet, consistent hands, and a quick exchange. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.74.

Jeb Crane: 2B/3B, (2024) Oxford, AL. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Crane recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. Begins in a crouched athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Has some bat speed, level swing plane and a back foot finish. Created some loud contact and found lots of barrels. Line drive approach. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph; has a clean exchange, rhythmic feet, and sure hands. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.47.

Cole Darby: RHP/3B, (2024) Sparkman, AL. 5-foot-9, 135-pound slim frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 74 mph. Began in a balanced active stance with a slow load, then used a toe tap. Had some bat speed and flat swing plane. He Barreled up some balls during the round. Base hit approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 65 mph; showed a clean exchange, and smooth footwork. Showed decent accuracy to the base with a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 8.02 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, uses a consistent arm action. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Showed athletic balance point. Lands square. Fastball Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph. has control in the zone. He shows some action and in the zone command on his 11/5 curveball (57-58).

Garrett Day: OF/3B, (2022) Randolph, AL. 6-foot-4, 190-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Day had a max exit velocity of 97 mph. Began in a crouched active stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Had efficient bat speed, upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Showed some loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 85 mph; showed athletic feet, and consistent hands. Had a ¾ slot and a very quick arm action with decent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.03 in the 60-yard dash.

Walter Ford: 3B/RHP, (2023) Hoover, AL. Alabama Commit, 6-foot-2, 190-pound physical frame. Clocked a 60 time of 7.11 at the event. Advanced during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 100 mph. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Had explosive bat speed and upward swing plane. During his round he produced tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Smooth in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 90 mph; showed athletic feet, and twitchy hands. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a very quick arm action. Advanced on the mound, showing electric arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Uses some effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 92-93 mph and topped out at 94 mph; shows running action and consistent control. His 11/5 curveball (76-79) had command low in the zone and tight action. Had sinking action and arm side command on his changeup (80-81). Ford does just what he does. Another impressive showing by the sophomore. The stuff on the mound was next level. 

Jason Gray: RHP/3B, (2022) Gadsden City, AL. 5-foot-10, 185-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Showed some effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point. Displayed an upright finish Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph; shows arm side control and running action. He shows decent command and late action on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). His changeup (74-75) showed arm side control and sinking action. Gray's secondary stuff shows as a nice compliment to the fastball. 

Blake Hall: SS/RHP, (2023) Hazel Green, AL. 5-foot-9, 145-pound athletic frame. In the box, Hall had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Had uphill swing plane, and his bat speed was efficient. He barreled up multiple balls. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 74 mph; had consistent footwork, and sure hands. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.69 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Showed some effort in his delivery. Lands square. Threw his fastball 78-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; has running action and arm side control. His 11/5 curveball (65-67) shows glove side command and late action. His changeup (74-75) showed arm side command and sinking action.

Parker Hall: C/RHP, (2023) Hazel Green, AL. 5-foot-9, 165-pound athletic frame. In the box, Hall recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient and displays upward swing plane. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; showed quick feet, and sure hands. Recorded pop times of 2.06-2.15. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag and a quick arm action. Clocked a time of 7.2 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed some effort in his delivery. Showed athletic balance point. Lands square. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; has running action and control in the zone. Had a 11/5 curveball (71-73) that showed tight action and in the zone command. His changeup (75-76) shows fading action.

Luke Harris: OF/3B, (2021) John Carroll Catholic, AL. 5-foot-10, 167-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Harris clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. Began in an active open stance with a quick load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was efficient, and used level swing plane. He created some loud contact during his round. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 76 mph; has soft hands, a natural exchange, and athletic feet. Had a quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.08.

Samuel Hogue: C/RHP, (2022) Lindsay Lane Christian, AL. 6-foot-1, 156-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Hogue had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. Begins in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Had upward swing plane, some bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and athletic footwork. Had consistent pop times of 2.15-2.33. Showed some flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.5.

Christopher Johnston: 3B/SS, (2023) Vestavia Hills, AL. 6-foot-1, 185-pound sturdy frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitters best exit velocity was 97 mph. Starts in an open quiet stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Has upward swing plane, efficient bat speed and a back foot finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 83 mph; has a clean exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a consistent arm action and a ¾ slot. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.88. The hit tool with the sophomore is very impressive. 

Matt Manley: 3B/RHP, (2023) Madison Academy, AL. 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Manley had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. Setup was comprised of open balanced stance and a toe tap. Bat speed was quick, and had uphill swing plane. Barreled up lots of balls throughout the round. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 82 mph; showed fluid feet, and consistent hands. Laterally, his movements were quick. Had a ¾ slot and a quick arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.25 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Shows some effort in his delivery. Has consistent balance point. an athletic finish. Fastball Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph. has control in the zone. Threw a 11/5 curveball (65-69) with command low in the zone and tight action. His changeup (73-74) showed arm side command and sinking action. Manley continues to perform at a high level in all facets of his game. 

Brady McAbee: C/3B, (2023) Northridge, AL. 6-foot-1, 195-pound sturdy frame. In the box, Mcabees best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick and displays upward swing plane. He Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 77 mph; had soft hands, a fluid exchange, and quick footwork. Displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.99-2.09 pop time. Uses some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.6. Power bat in the 2023 class that also shows legit skills behind the dish. 

Cole O'Brien: RHP/OF, (2022) Decatur Heritage Christian, AL. 6-foot-2, 175-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Setup is comprised of crouched open stance and a quick stride. Bat speed was some, and had uphill swing plane. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 85 mph; has consistent feet, a clean exchange, and twitchy hands. Had a consistent arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag.Recorded a 60 time of 7.41 at the event. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; shows running action and arm side command. Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-69) with control low in the zone and tight action. His changeup (74-75) had fading action and arm side control. O'Brien has progressed with added strength and size. 

Tripp Patterson: LHP/OF, (2024) Alexandria, AL. 5-foot-8, 115-pound. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed consistent balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 67-68 mph with a max of 69 mph; shows very consistent control and running action. Had late action on his 1/7 curveball (58-59). His changeup (56-57) showed arm side command and sinking action.

Christian Pritchett: RHP/3B, (2022) Pelham, AL. 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 94 mph. Begins in a tall quiet stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Upward swing plane. He found lots of barrels in his rounds. Up the middle approach. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 76 mph; has consistent hands, fluid feet, and a clean exchange. Using a short arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.54. On the mound, had good arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle. Uses easy effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Shows an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph with a max of 77 mph; had running action and consistent command. Threw a 11/5 curveball (67-68) with tight action and low in the zone command. Showed arm side control and sinking action on his changeup (69-70).

Xavier Reyna: OF/RHP, (2024) Smiths Station, AL. 5-foot-6, 130-pound slim frame. Athletic in the box, Reyna had a max exit velocity of 77 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a leg kick. Has some bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He Barreled up multiple balls throughout his round. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 67 mph; shows consistent hands, and quick feet. Had consistent accuracy to the bag and a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.59 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed a high ¾ angle. Showed some effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Fastball Produced a fastball that came in at 62-64 mph. had command in the zone. His 11/5 curveball (62-63) shows some action. Has fading action and arm side control on his changeup (62-63).

Kannon Robertson: 2B/3B, (2024) Cleburne County, AL. 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Robertson recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. Began in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was some, and showed level swing plane. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 76 mph; showed quick feet, and consistent hands. Laterally, his movements were athletic. Had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.66.

Sam Sandy: 1B/LHP, (2022) Athens, AL. 6-foot-1, 195-pound solid frame. At the plate, Sandy had an exit velocity of 95 mph. Begins in an open tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, upward swing plane and a front foot finish. Barreled up lots of balls during his round. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; has smooth feet, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Had a ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.47.

Jake Smith: SS/RHP, (2022) Providence Christian, AL. 5-foot-10, 190-pound mature frame. At the plate, Smith was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 101 mph.Begins in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Had explosive bat speed, upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. He showed tons of loud contact during his round. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 81 mph; had smooth footwork, and twitchy hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.8. Physically built MIF that was ultra impressive with the bat. Showed elite bat speed with major juice off the bat. 

Nicholas Smith: 3B, (2021) Russellville, AL. 5-foot-10, 200-pound physical frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 99 mph. Started in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed was explosive, and used level swing plane. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; shows consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Used a ¾ slot and a quick arm action while showing decent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.45. Uncommitted senior that can really bang it around the yard. 

Joseph Thallas: OF/RHP, (2022) East Limestone, AL. 6-foot, 160-pound lean frame. At the plate, Thallas had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in a balanced crouched stance with a quick load, then used a short stride. Level an inside-out swing plane. He Barreled up multiple balls during the round. Opposite field approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 71 mph; has rhythmic footwork, and a natural exchange. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.39 in the 60-yard dash.

Cameron Warren: SS/OF, (2024) Saraland, AL. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame. Projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in an athletic active stance with a quick load, then used a leg kick. Had efficient bat speed and upward swing plane. Was able to create some loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; showed a fluid exchange, consistent hands, and smooth feet. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a 60 time of 7.52 at the event. On the mound, threw his fastball 81-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; showed running action and arm side command. He shows glove side command and late action on his 11/5 curveball (68-69). His changeup (72-73) had arm side control and fading action. The 2024 grad just continues to showcase a high level skill set on the mound and as a position player. 

Jeff Wilkins: 3B/RHP, (2022) Pelham, AL. 6-foot-3, 185-pound projectable frame. At the plate, Wilkins clocked an exit velocity of 97 mph. Began in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a quick stride. Had efficient bat speed and upward swing plane. He Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; showed smooth feet, and twitchy hands. Used a loose arm action and a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.88. On the mound, used a very quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point. Has an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph with a max of 86 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action. Had a sharp curveball (71-72) that showed low in the zone command. His changeup (78-80) shows sinking action and arm side control. Afgain, Wilkins showed his versatility in a big way on the diamond. 

Tyler Wilson: SS/RHP, (2023) Hoover, AL. 6-foot-1, 165-pound projectable frame. Projectable on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Uses easy effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point. Shows an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 86-86 mph; had running action and arm side command. Had command low in the zone and hard action on his 11/5 curveball (69-71). His changeup (73-74) has arm side control and tailing action. Wilson showed a big jump in velocity and the secondary stuff has progressed as well. Commanded all three pitches very well during his bullpen. 

 

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