Prep Baseball Report

Quick Hitters: Fungo CADET Scout Day Position Players


Matt Payne
Director of Scouting, PBR of NC

PBR was at Heritage High School on Saturday November 14th to host a scout day for the Fungo CADET program.  Nineteen players were involved, running through a full pro-style workout.

Due to heavy rain throughout the week, the laser timed sixty was run on a nearby soccer field.  The grass surface was cut low, and while a little damp, played true.  Defensive workouts followed the sixties.  Catchers threw at the soccer facility with the full distance to 2B measured out, as well as the catching box measured to ensure accurate times.  Outfielders worked from the soccer field, simulating throws to the plate from 250' away, allowing scouts to gage carry and accuracy.  Infielders were able to workout from the shortstop area. The defensive workout was followed by the offensive evaluation.  TrackMan was used in the live BP to track ball flight.

After the pro-style workout, pitchers threw controlled bullpens.  TrackMan was used again to track ball flight out of the hand, giving feed back with advanced analytics as well as standard velocity readings.

CLICK HERE to see the full roster and full statistical breakdown from the PBR Scout Day.

By the Numbers:

  • 19 players took part in the scout day
  • 2022 - 2024 grad years featured on the club
  • 7.48 was the top laser timed 60
  • 82 mph was the top exit velocity off the tee
  • 2 catchers featured pop times under 2.30
  • 10 pitchers threw bullpens
  • 3 arms posted a fastball above 75mph

 

Quick Hitters-Position Players

 

Harrison Anthony, OF/RHP, 2024 - Balanced swing with quick hands. Barrel is short to the ball and mostly level through the zone. Line drive approach staying through the middle of the field. Accurate arm from the outfield. Frame has room for growth ahead at 6-foot, 167-pounds. 

Cohen Cameron, C/1B, 2024 - Strong build at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Hits from the left side with a middle of the field approach. Hands have quickness with an uphill barrel path. Made hard contact during his BP rounds. 

Cody Hoelzle, 2B/OF, 2024 - Balanced at the plate with a line drive, gap to gap approach. Direct barrel to the ball and working flat through the zone. Accurate arm defensively. 

Aden Kruse, 3B/OF, 2023 - Strength present in a 6-foot-1,205-pound frame. Has lift to his barrel path, getting extension through the middle of the field. Accurate arm defensively. 

Kieran Mederos, C/SS, 2024 - Athletic frame with room to add strength at 6-foot, 162-pounds. Hands are quick with his barrel staying flat through the zone with extension out front. Lined balls through the middle of the field. Arm is accurate with some carry across the diamond.