Best of 2022: Top Fastball Analytics
January 12, 2023
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As we head into 2023 and the spring season nearing we look back at the best of 2022. Over the coming days we will highlight the top performers in select categories from PBR Events and Scout Days in NC from last year.
Trackman Fastball Leaders
Peak Velocity
2023's
| RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | VELOCITY (MAX) |
| 1 | Garrett Pyne | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2023 | RHP | 90.3 mph |
| 2 | Austin Renn | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | C | 89.6 mph |
| 3 | Jarred Lindholm | NC | Oak Grove | 2023 | RHP |
89.0 mph |
Average Effective Velocity
Effective velocity is taking into account the velocity of each pitch, its release distance, the pitches time to the plate / hitting area, and the pitches movement. With all of this information, Effective Velocity is allowing coaches and scouts to more accurately compare how a pitch is affecting a hitter.
2025's
| RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | EFF VELOCITY (AVG) |
| 1 | Josh Hammond | NC | Westchester Country Day | 2025 | RHP | 89.9 mph |
| 2 | Jack Brodeur | NC | CE Jordan | 2025 | RHP | 83.8 mph |
| 3 | Jake Cackovic | NC | Holly Springs | 2025 | RHP | 83.4 mph |
Peak Spin Rate
2023's
| RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | SPIN RATE (MAX) |
| 1 | Maddox Cabbage | NC | Hickory Grove Christian | 2023 | RHP | 2638 rpm |
| 2 | Austin Renn | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | C | 2484 rpm |
| 3 | Garrett Pyne | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2023 | RHP | 2436 rpm |