2018 Top Underclass Games - Statistical Leaders
August 16, 2018
Wednesday August 8th saw some of the Top Underclass players from across North Carolina converged on Jim Perry stadium on the campus of Campbell University. The Top Underclass Games culminated PBR’s three days at Campbell and the talent on hand was impressive.
Close to 45 players took part in the day. Position players ran through a full pro-style workout, running a laser timed 60, going through offensive testing, taking live BP, and working out defensively. PBR was able to take statistics on each player throughout the workout. A full evaluation and video will also be added to the player profiles on PBR in the coming week. Pitchers threw in live game situations, working two controlled innings, allowing hitters to get live at-bats.
In the coming week we will take an in-depth look at each player in attendance. Today we dive into the statistics from the event and look at several category leaders. Throughout the day, PBR collected numbers during the defensive workout, offensive workout and game play. They are compiled in a complete pdf sheet below. Category leaders are listed as well.
PBR Top Underclass Games: By the Numbers
+ 44 Players worked out on the day… 39 took part as position players and 15 pitchers threw in live game action.
+ Top Underclass Games Record - Laser timed 60 of 6.48… Topped a record time of 6.52 recorded earlier in the day
+ 42 Players ran the 60. 4 ran under 7.00. Median time of 7.42.
+ 8 of 21 infielders had a positional velocity across the infield topping 80 mph
+ 7 of 15 outfielders posted a positional velocity of 80 mph or better
+ 5 of 9 catchers recorded workout pop times under 2.10
+ 15 hitters with an exit velocity of 85 mph or better… 9 above 88… 5 above 90 and the leader at 94.
+ Median fastball of 81 with two arms reaching 87 mph on the day.
CLICK HERE for a complete roster from the 2018 Top Underclass Games
CLICK HERE for a the complete statistical results from the Top Underclass Games.
2018 Top Underclass Games: Statistical Leaders
Two players set event records in the 60 with Wesley Turley (OF, Porter Ridge HS, 2020) running a 6.48 and Archie Herring (OF, 2021, Westchester Country Day) turning in a 6.52. 16 of the 42 runners ran under 7.30. The median 60 time was 7.39. Only 5 players ran under 7.00.
| Name | School | Class | Pos | 60 Yard Dash |
| Wesley Turley | Porter Ridge HS | 2020 | OF | 6.48 |
| Archie Herring | Westchester Country Day | 2021 | OF | 6.52 |
| Stewart Evans | Scotland County HS | 2021 | OF | 6.94 |
| Connor Mangum | Harnett Central HS | 2020 | MIF | 6.97 |
| Matt Kemp | Randleman HS | 2020 | SS | 7.02 |
22 players worked out on the infield with 8 touching 80 mph or better across the diamond. Gabe Zickefoose (RHP/3B, Southern Wake Academy, 2020) and Michael Groves (C/3B, Holly Springs HS, 2020) provided the top velocity at 82 mph. Five players came in just behind, timed at 81 mph.
| Name | School | Class | Pos | INF Velocity |
| Gabe Zickefoose | Southern Wake Academy | 2020 | 3B | 82 mph |
| Michael Groves | Holly Springs HS | 2020 | C/3B | 82 |
| Matt Kemp | Randleman HS | 2020 | SS | 81 |
| Colby Wilkerson | Kerr Vance Academy | 2020 | SS | 81 |
| Caleb Cross | Southern Lee HS | 2020 | 3B | 81 |
| Gavin Mortenson | Northwest Guilford HS | 2020 | SS | 81 |
| Marcus Novy | Jack Britt HS | 2021 | SS | 81 |
Cyle Phelan (LHP/OF, Fuquay-Varina HS, 2021) led all outfield arm velocities at 86 mph on throws to the plate from right field. 14 total outfielders worked out with the median arm grade at 82 mph. Michael Groves and Caleb Cross each landed on the leader board on both the infield arm grade and outfield arm grade.
| Name | School | Class | Pos | OF Velocity |
| Cyle Phelan | Fuquay-Varina HS | 2021 | LHP/OF | 86 mph |
| Michael Groves | Holly Springs HS | 2020 | C/OF | 84 |
| Caleb Cross | Southern Lee HS | 2020 | 3B/OF | 84 |
| Archie Herring | Westchester Country Day | 2021 | OF | 82 |
| Stewart Evans | Scotland HS | 2021 | OF | 82 |
| Tyler Blackburn | Grays Creek HS | 2021 | OF | 82 |
9 catchers participated in the workout with 6 delivering pop times under 2.10 in the workout. The top positional velocity and pop time belonged to Wake Forest commit Chris Katz (C, Heritage HS, 2021). the 1.90 - 2.01 range produced carry at 80 mph out of the crouch and advanced accuracy.
| Name | School | Class | Pos | C Velocity |
Pop Time Range |
| Chris Katz | Heritage HS | 2021 | C | 80 mph | 1.90 - 2.01 |
| Ryan McCrystal | Fuquay-Varina HS | 2021 | C/RHP | 79 | 1.94 - 2.08 |
| Jax Gerrell | Grays Creek HS | 2021 | C | 74 | 2.00 - 2.19 |
| Michael Groves | Holly Springs HS | 2020 | C | 79 | 2.04 - 2.09 |
| Garrett Clapsaddle | Christ School | 2021 | C | 76 | 2.08 - 2.18 |
15 arms faced live hitters in the controlled scrimmage section of the day. The median fastball placed at 81 mph while our leader, Cyle Phelan and Marlowe Iorio each bumped 87 in their outing. Three players touched 86 and there was plenty of projection left in some of the arms just missing the leader board.
| Name | School | Class | Pos | Max Fastball |
| Cyle Phelan | Fuquay-Varina HS | 2021 | LHP/OF | 87 mph |
| Marlowe Iorio | Chapel Hill HS | 2020 | RHP/1B | 87 |
| Ryan McCrystal | Fuquay-Varina HS | 2021 | C/RHP | 86 |
| Tyler Strickland | Grays Creek HS | 2020 | RHP | 86 |
| Eli Culbreth | Midway HS | 2020 | RHP | 86 |