Top Prospects Upperclass: Catcher Reports

July 7, 2023
PBR Georgia
Staff

Emerson GA - On June 13th we hosted some of the top 2024 prospects in the state for the Top Prospect Games. The players went through a pro-style working, and took batting practice with Blast Motion and Trackman metrics. Game play followed the pro-style workout and pitchers were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all catchers from the 13th. Stay tuned for the rest of the position player and pitchers to follow.

View all positional stats HERE.

Top 5 Catchers

Caleb Miele C / OF / Cherokee Bluff, GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 129 / POS: 12

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance, leg-kick load, Gradual sink in the backside, good barrel accuracy, tight compact turn 70.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Keeps the ball by the ear, quick release.
Defense: 1.98-2.02 pop times. Receives well, fluid in throws behind the plate.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.

Brock Clements C / OF / Sonoraville, GA / 2024

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with leg-kick load Minimal coil, power to all fields, sweeping bat path 66.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Quick, athletic action.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Quick actions. Catches it out in front and works through the ball towards 2nd.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Payton Bryant C / RHP / Coffee, GA / 2024

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance, leg-kick load Advanced lower-half sink, gradual coil in stride 65.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Clean, athletic action with accurate throws.
Defense: 1.98-2.06 pop times. Quick pop out of the crouch. Stayed down and let the ball come to him. Blocked and received well. Athletic.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.

Conner Christopher C / 2B / Ringgold , GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 208 / POS: 25

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, leg-kick load Balanced, lands closed creating more rotational force 64.6 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Quick, powerful arm action. Accurate throws to the right side of the bag.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Stays in his legs. Didn't come up too early. Smooth transfer.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.

Ethan Day C / SS / Lambert, GA / 2024

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, leg-kick load Mostly linear bat path with some sweep, quick and quiet hands 67.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Short arm action, gets rid of it quickly.
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop times. Good glove, soft hands, and works through the ball.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.

Best of Rest (Alphabetically)

Lucas Grantham, Campbell (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-3, 183-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall square stance, leg-kick load 66.7 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Quick arm. Accurate throws on the right side of the bag.
Defense: 1.95-2.05 pop times. Gains ground towards 2nd with good intent.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Stephen FitzGerald, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, leg-kick load Barrel stays through the zone, sweeping bat path 67.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Accurate throws. Short arm action.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop times. Clean transfer. Gains ground towards 2nd. Spins off some on the finish.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Matthew Paulus, Cambridge (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, toe-tap load Sweeping bat path, hard contact 60.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. C: Longer arm action. Accurate long hop throws.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop times. C: Quick pop out of the squat. Gains ground.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Evan Doss, East Coweta (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, leg-kick load Minimal coil, well sequenced mechanics, pull side power, strong lower-half 71.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Strong arm, accurate, keeps everything around the bag.
Defense: 1.96-2.10 pop times. Good transfer, stays in legs well.
Run: runner in the 60.

Kai Huber, Union Grove (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, leg-kick load Gradual, well-timed load, sweeping bat path, 65.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Good arm slot behind the plate, has good accuracy.
Defense: 2.18-2.23 pop times. Good transfer, stays low in throws to 2B.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Asa Brown, Harrison (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, leg-kick load Gradual coil, sweeping bat path, consistent hard contact 67.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Good arm angle behind the plate, keeping throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.19-2.27 pop times. Good glove, stays low in transfer to 2B.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.