North Georgia Preseason I.D: Statistical analysis
January 15, 2024
Cartersville, GA - The PBR Georgia Staff traveled to Georgia Highlands College for the final Preseason I.D event of the year. . This event was an opportunity to see a talented group from East Georgia. We saw players from 2027-2025 grads. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw short bullpens with Trackman. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Saturday.
Today, we will begin the event analysis with a look at the traditional statistics collected at a showcase: 60 yard time, fastball velocity, exit velocity, arm strength, and pop times. In the coming days, we will take a deeper dive into the, TrackMan data, along with a closer look at some more position player data.
You can view the entirety of the statistics by clicking HERE.
60 YARD DASH
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yd |
1 | Connor Lee | GA | Lassiter High School | 2026 | SS | 6.90 s |
2 | Ethan Williams | GA | Alexander | 2027 | OF | 7.08 s |
3 | Cooper Hecklinski | GA | Walton High School | 2026 | OF | 7.11 s |
4 | Casey O'Brien | GA | North Paulding | 2026 | C | 7.41 s |
^ | Seth Ussery | GA | Georgia Military College Prep | 2026 | SS | 7.41 s |
^ | Chase McCrary | GA | Homeschool | 2026 | 2B | 7.41 s |
5 | Anthony Planeta | GA | Allatoona | 2025 | SS | 7.52 s |
^ | Emery Hackney | GA | McDonough | 2025 | OF | 7.52 s |
MAX FASTBALL
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Austin Daves | GA | Woodland High School | 2025 | LHP | 80.1 mph |
2 | Cooper Hecklinski | GA | Walton High School | 2026 | OF | 79.7 mph |
3 | Davis Smith | GA | Pope | 2026 | 3B | 79.0 mph |
4 | Trip Fowler | GA | Greenbrier High School | 2027 | SS | 77.6 mph |
5 | Wes Taylor | GA | Calhoun High School | 2025 | RHP | 77.5 mph |
EXIT VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Jonathan (JP) Kilgo, II | GA | Pepperell | 2025 | 1B | 95.2 mph |
2 | Seth Ussery | GA | Georgia Military College Prep | 2026 | SS | 91.0 mph |
3 | Wes Taylor | GA | Calhoun High School | 2025 | RHP | 88.7 mph |
4 | Anthony Planeta | GA | Allatoona | 2025 | SS | 88.5 mph |
5 | Casey O'Brien | GA | North Paulding | 2026 | C | 88.4 mph |
6 | Jordan Stokes | GA | McEachern High School | 2026 | C | 88.2 mph |
7 | Charlie Bates | GA | Evans | 2027 | C | 87.9 mph |
8 | Trip Fowler | GA | Greenbrier High School | 2027 | SS | 86.2 mph |
9 | Hunter Lovett | GA | Cass | 2025 | C | 85.6 mph |
10 | Chase McCrary | GA | Homeschool | 2026 | 2B | 85.4 mph |
INFIELD VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Anthony Planeta | GA | Allatoona | 2025 | SS | 81 |
^ | Malachi Butler | GA | McEachern High School | 2027 | SS | 81 |
2 | Wes Taylor | GA | Calhoun High School | 2025 | RHP | 79 |
3 | Connor Lee | GA | Lassiter High School | 2026 | SS | 78 |
^ | Hunter Lovett | GA | Cass | 2025 | C | 78 |
4 | Ethan Williams | GA | Alexander | 2027 | OF | 76 |
5 | Jordan Stokes | GA | McEachern High School | 2026 | C | 75 |
^ | Trip Fowler | GA | Greenbrier High School | 2027 | SS | 75 |
OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Tristan Costoulas | GA | FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 81 |
2 | Cooper Hecklinski | GA | Walton High School | 2026 | OF | 79 |
3 | Brandon Carver | GA | Tallulah Falls | 2025 | OF | 76 |
^ | Ethan Williams | GA | Alexander | 2027 | OF | 76 |
4 | Duke Sanders | GA | Sequoyah | 2027 | OF | 74 |
5 | Emery Hackney | GA | McDonough | 2025 | OF | 73 |
CATCHER VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Hunter Lovett | GA | Cass | 2025 | C | 74 |
2 | Casey O'Brien | GA | North Paulding | 2026 | C | 71 |
3 | Jordan Stokes | GA | McEachern High School | 2026 | C | 68 |
^ | Charlie Bates | GA | Evans | 2027 | C | 68 |
4 | Blade Paty | TN | Chattanooga Christian School | 2026 | C | 67 |
POP TIMES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Casey O'Brien | GA | North Paulding | 2026 | C | 2.15-2.26 |
2 | Hunter Lovett | GA | Cass | 2025 | C | 2.21-2.33 |
3 | Jordan Stokes | GA | McEachern High School | 2026 | C | 2.30-2.45 |
4 | Charlie Bates | GA | Evans | 2027 | C | 2.40-2.53 |
5 | Blade Paty | TN | Chattanooga Christian School | 2026 | C | 2.51-2.57 |