Rising Stars Spring Games: Statistical Analysis
April 25, 2022
The Rising Stars Spring Games took place Saturday, April 23rd at Lake Bonny Park in Lakeland, FL. The event featured players from the 2026-2028 classes participating in a pro-style workout followed by multiple games in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.
Today, we will share with you our statistical findings. Below you can find leaderboards for the seven statistical categories we charted.
CLICK HERE for sortable position stats on all prospects in attendance.
CLICK HERE for sortable pitching stats via TrackMan on all prospects in attendance.
Top 60-Yard Dash
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
| 1 | Aiden Arnett | FL | Trinity Christian (JAX) | 2025 | OF | 7.11 |
| 2 | Lucas Cannady | FL | Lincoln | 2026 | 3B | 7.13 |
| 3 | Chandler Dantzler | FL | Trinity Christian Academy | 2026 | 2B | 7.21 |
| 4 | Brody Kraft | FL | Yulee | 2026 | OF | 7.25 |
| 5 | Brayden Harris | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 7.27 |
Top Fastball Velocity via TrackMan
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Brayden Harris | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 87.5 mph |
| 2 | Tyler Ellis | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | 1B | 84.2 mph |
| 3 | Ethan Wheeler | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 83.5 mph |
| 4 | Tanner Owens | FL | Pace | 2026 | SS | 82.2 mph |
| 5 | Lucas Cannady | FL | Lincoln | 2026 | 3B | 82.2 mph |
Top Max Exit Velocity via TrackMan
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Aiden Arnett | FL | Trinity Christian (JAX) | 2025 | OF | 95.4 mph |
| 2 | Ethan Wheeler | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 93.8 mph |
| 3 | Tyler Ellis | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | 1B | 90.4 mph |
| 4 | Julian Blanton | FL | Cypress Creek | 2027 | RHP | 89.8 mph |
| 5 | Urban Ellis | FL | Plant | 2026 | 3B | 89.1 mph |
Top Infield Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Tyler Ellis | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | 1B | 89 |
| ^ | Brayden Harris | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 89 |
| 2 | Christopher Reali | FL | Fleming Island | 2026 | RHP | 84 |
| ^ | Brady Harris | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | OF | 84 |
| 3 | Lucas Cannady | FL | Lincoln | 2026 | 3B | 83 |
| ^ | Ethan Wheeler | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 83 |
| 4 | Chandler Dantzler | FL | Trinity Christian Academy | 2026 | 2B | 82 |
| 5 | Cole Bitman | FL | TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 81 |
| ^ | Aiden Arnett | FL | Trinity Christian (JAX) | 2025 | OF | 81 |
Top Outfield Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Tyler Ellis | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | 1B | 90 |
| 2 | Ethan Wheeler | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 88 |
| ^ | Brayden Harris | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | RHP | 88 |
| ^ | Aiden Arnett | FL | Trinity Christian (JAX) | 2025 | OF | 88 |
| ^ | Lucas Cannady | FL | Lincoln | 2026 | 3B | 88 |
| 3 | Cannon Murtagh | FL | JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 85 |
| ^ | Christopher Reali | FL | Fleming Island | 2026 | RHP | 85 |
| 4 | Brady Harris | FL | Trinity Christian Academy (JAX) | 2026 | OF | 84 |
| 5 | John Brooks | FL | Undecided | 2026 | OF | 80 |
| ^ | Brody Kraft | FL | Yulee | 2026 | OF | 80 |
| ^ | Eric Knowles | FL | Jesuit | 2026 | RHP | 80 |
Top Catcher Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Cole Bitman | FL | TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 74 |
| 2 | Jose Taveras | FL | Lake Minneola | 2026 | C | 71 |
| ^ | Paxton Dulski | FL | Calvary Christian | 2026 | RHP | 71 |
| 3 | John Harvey | FL | Trinity Christian Academy | 2026 | C | 67 |
| 4 | Rhett Dixson Jr. | FL | Plant High | 2027 | UTILITY | 65 |
| 5 | Jackson Giovenco | FL | TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | RHP | 62 |
| ^ | Evan Juan | FL | Tampa Catholic | 2027 | C | 62 |
Top Catcher Pop Times
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Cole Bitman | FL | TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 2.11-2.13 |
| 2 | John Harvey | FL | Trinity Christian Academy | 2026 | C | 2.15-2.31 |
| 3 | Jose Taveras | FL | Lake Minneola | 2026 | C | 2.20-2.25 |
| 4 | Jackson Giovenco | FL | TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | RHP | 2.31-2.44 |
| 5 | Rhett Dixson Jr. | FL | Plant High | 2027 | UTILITY | 2.41-2.50 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| FL Rising Stars Summer Games | FL | 05/07 | Clover Park Minor League Complex |
| Summer Kickoff - USF | FL | 05/26 | USF Baseball Stadium |
| Summer Kickoff - UCF | FL | 05/27 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| 2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) | FL | 06/01 | Ed Smith Stadium |
| Team Florida ID Games - FIU | FL | 06/14 | FIU Baseball Stadium |
| FL Unsigned Senior Games | FL | 06/28 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| Team Florida ID Games - UCF | FL | 07/03 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| Team Florida ID Games - Northwest Florida | FL | 07/06 | Northwest Florida State College |
| Team Florida ID Games - Jacksonville | FL | 07/12 | John Sessions Stadium at Jacksonville U |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/26 | LakePoint |