South Georgia Preseason I.D: Statistical analysis
January 9, 2024
Douglas, GA - The PBR Georgia Staff traveled to Coffee High School for the first of three Preseason I.D events. This event was an opportunity to see a talented group from south 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 | Taylor Sunderhaus | FL | ST JOHNS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 6.69 s |
2 | Wessley Roberson | GA | Glynn Academy | 2026 | OF | 6.77 s |
3 | John Evan Sikes | GA | Appling County | 2025 | SS | 6.93 s |
4 | Brax Carson | GA | Coffee County High School | 2025 | OF | 6.95 s |
5 | Ben Fussell | GA | Coffee County High School | 2026 | SS | 7.01 s |
^ | Brett Hickson | GA | Brunswick High School | 2026 | 2B | 7.01 s |
6 | Connor Stewart | GA | Coffee County High School | 2025 | 3B | 7.02 s |
7 | Nolan Sikes | GA | Appling County | 2027 | C | 7.16 s |
8 | Mason Diamond | GA | Benedictine Military | 2026 | C | 7.21 s |
MAX FASTBALL
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Michael Strickland | GA | Coffee | 2025 | RHP | 86.2 mph |
2 | Ben Fussell | GA | Coffee County High School | 2026 | SS | 83.5 mph |
3 | Gavin Mcelroy | GA | Coffee County | 2027 | SS | 82.9 mph |
4 | Jaxon Merritt | GA | Coffee County | 2027 | RHP | 77.5 mph |
5 | Evan Lingenfelter | GA | Coffee County | 2027 | OF | 74.4 mph |
EXIT VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Wessley Roberson | GA | Glynn Academy | 2026 | OF | 96.3 mph |
2 | Kenneth Pickens | GA | Long County | 2025 | C | 95.0 mph |
3 | Ben Fussell | GA | Coffee County High School | 2026 | SS | 93.8 mph |
4 | Brett Hickson | GA | Brunswick High School | 2026 | 2B | 93.0 mph |
5 | Mason Diamond | GA | Benedictine Military | 2026 | C | 92.0 mph |
6 | Connor Stewart | GA | Coffee County High School | 2025 | 3B | 91.2 mph |
7 | John Evan Sikes | GA | Appling County | 2025 | SS | 90.7 mph |
8 | Brax Carson | GA | Coffee County High School | 2025 | OF | 89.1 mph |
9 | Eli Wood | GA | Coffee | 2027 | 1B | 88.7 mph |
10 | Nolan Sikes | GA | Appling County | 2027 | C | 87.0 mph |
INFIELD VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Taylor Sunderhaus | FL | ST JOHNS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 88 |
2 | Ben Fussell | GA | Coffee County High School | 2026 | SS | 84 |
3 | Brett Hickson | GA | Brunswick High School | 2026 | 2B | 82 |
4 | Gavin Mcelroy | GA | Coffee County | 2027 | SS | 81 |
5 | Dawkins Parker | GA | Lowndes High School | 2027 | SS | 78 |
OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Taylor Sunderhaus | FL | ST JOHNS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 93 |
^ | Wessley Roberson | GA | Glynn Academy | 2026 | OF | 93 |
2 | Brax Carson | GA | Coffee County High School | 2025 | OF | 83 |
3 | Jaxon Merritt | GA | Coffee County | 2027 | RHP | 80 |
4 | Garrison Turner | GA | Appling County | 2025 | OF | 79 |
^ | Nate Carter | GA | Appling County | 2026 | OF | 79 |
5 | Joseph Stallings | GA | Berrien | 2026 | RHP | 74 |
CATCHER VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Kenneth Pickens | GA | Long County | 2025 | C | 75 |
^ | Mason Diamond | GA | Benedictine Military | 2026 | C | 75 |
2 | Conor Nix | GA | Berrien | 2027 | C | 72 |
3 | Nolan Sikes | GA | Appling County | 2027 | C | 71 |
POP TIMES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Kenneth Pickens | GA | Long County | 2025 | C | 1.90-2.02 |
2 | Mason Diamond | GA | Benedictine Military | 2026 | C | 1.90-2.07 |
3 | Nolan Sikes | GA | Appling County | 2027 | C | 2.03-2.18 |
4 | Conor Nix | GA | Berrien | 2027 | C | 2.16-2.30 |