Player Evals: Dry Pond Blue Sox Infielders
December 7, 2020
Brandon Hall & Matt Payne
Executive Director & Director of Scouting, PBR NC
PBR was at Moor Park in Mooresville, NC on Wednesday September 16th to run a Scout Day with the Dry Pond Blue Sox. The day consisted of 20 players from the organization running through a full pro-style workout, with pitchers throwing controlled bullpens.
The scout day began with a laser timed 60, followed by offensive and defensive evaluations. Pitchers threw bullpens to conclude the night. Throughout the day, PBR Scouts were on hand to collect statistics and video on each player in attendance. TrackMan was used during the offensive evaluations and the pitchers' bullpens to collect ball flight information.
Below are being our analysis of the evening with a look at some of the stats put up by Dry Pond players.
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By The Numbers:
- 21 Dry Pond players took part in the Scout Day
- 20 players ran the laser timed 60
- 6.73 was the top 60 time with a median time of 7.51
- 4 hitters topped the 84 mph marker for exit velocity off the tee
- 12 pitchers threw bullpens
- 3 arms worked at 83 mph or higher
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Cameron White 1B / RHP / Lake Norman, NC / 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP.
Body: 6_1, 190 pounds. Strong build.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, catches the ball left of center, funnels to the midsection, clean transitions.
Arm: R. INF - 71 mph. Accurate, medium arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Tall, narrow, open base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back. Quick hands, balanced, short to the ball, some lift the barrel path, has barrel feel working through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Has strength off the barrel, above average bat speed.
Run:8.29 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step and turn, remaining in the middle of the rubber. Leg kicks out and back in with the foot, working to the low chest. On-line, lands square and in-line. Short strider. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing. Controlled arm action works to a high-3/4 slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph.
CB: 63-64 mph.
SL: 68 mph.
CH: 66-70 mph.
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Ayden Ledford 2B / SS / East Gaston , NC / 2021
Surry CC commit
Positional Profile: 2B.
Body: 5_9, 200 pounds. Strong build.
Defense: Plays relaxed, soft hands, catches the ball near center, clean exchanges at the midsection.
Arm: INF - 74 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: . Balanced, open base, barrel flat above back shoulder. Short stride back to even, quiet barrel. Short swing, barrel is short to the ball, mostly level through the zone, some feel for the barrel working through the middle of the field.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed.
Run:7.76 runner in the 60.
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Riley Hawkins 2B / RHP / East Gaston , NC / 2022
Positional Profile: 2B.
Body: 5_11, 145 pounds. Lanky frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: Fluid feet, catches the ball near center, average hands, clean exchanges at his chest.
Arm: INF - 75 mph. Accurate, medium arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Small leg kick, short stride, quiet hands. Direct barrel path to the ball, stays flat through the zone, some quickness to his hands, line drive approach working middle and to his pull side.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.79 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step and slide to the 1B side. Low leg kick to the belt as the body leans back toward 3B. Closed at balance, lands across his line with a square foot-strike. Rotates through finish with a small fall to the 1B side
Arm Action: Plunges out of the glove. Effort to the over-the-top slot. Works to repeat, occasionally allowing the arm slot to lower. Solid extension and effort through the glove.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. 1619 rpm. Solid ride with 20.7 inches of induced vertical movement. Some run. 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand
CB: 63-65 mph. 1664 rpm. Consistent action. 10/4 tilt. Showed some feel.
CH: 68-69 mph. 1367 rpm. Threw for a strike. Similar run to the fastball. 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand.
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Positional Profile: 2B.
Body: 5_6, 140 pounds. Sturdy build.
Defense: Athletic, feet work around the ball, catches the ball near center, above average hands, gets the ball out quick to first base with clean tranfers.
Arm: R. INF - 77 mph. Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: S. RHH-Relaxed, slightly open base, hands at back shoulder. Controlled load against back leg, short stride, hands go back. LHH-Balanced, slightly open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. RHH-Quick, loose hands, short to the ball, barrel stays inside the ball and through the zone, lined balls through the middle of the field. LHH-Relaxed hands, short to the ball, hands have quickness through the zone with feel for his barrel.
Power: R - 70 L - 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Better than average bat speed with strength off the barrel.
Run:7.51 runner in the 60.
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Carson Phuntek 2B / OF / Langtree Charter, NC / 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/OF.
Body: 5_8, 140 pounds. Athletic build, room for growth ahead.
Defense: OF-Athletic through the ball, softness to his hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean transitions. IF-Athletic, good bend to the hips, catches the ball left of center, better than average hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 71 mph. OF - 78 mph. OF-Accurate, some carry, medium arm stroke, high 3/4 slot. IF-Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Narrow base, slightly open, flat barrel above back shoulder. Small leg lift, short stride, quiet hands. Mostly flat barrel path, slightly uphill out front, some quickness to the hands, middle of the field approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed.
Run:7.19 runner in the 60.
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Jacob Gorman 2B / OF / Hough, NC / 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/OF.
Body: 5_10, 170 pounds. Strong build.
Defense: OF-Plays through the ball, relaxed hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean transfers. IF-Active feet, catches the ball left of center, average hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 74 mph. OF - 77 mph. OF-Accurate, some carry, long arm action, over the top slot. IF-Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Hit: R. Slightly open base, more weight on the back leg, hands at back shoulder. Weight and hands load back, short stride. Quick hands, short barrel path to the ball, mostly flat through the zone, line drive approach working gap to gap.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Has strength to the gaps, better than average bat speed.
Run:7.54 runner in the 60.
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Brett Bassani 2B / RHP / North Lincoln, NC / 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP.
Body: 6_0, 150 pounds. Lanky frame, room to add strength.
Defense: OF-Athletic through the ball, soft hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean transitions. IF-Relaxed, has bend to his hips, catches the ball in the center of his body, some softness to his hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 78 mph. OF - 80 mph. OF-Accurate, loose arm, high 3/4 slot. IF-Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Narrow, open base with knee bend, barrel flat above back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride back to even. Loose, balanced swing, direct barrel path, flat through the zone, hands have quickness, has barrel feel working through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Hard contact to his pull side, average to above average bat speed.
Run:7.52 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slight side saddle on the 1b side. Small rocker and easy turn. Lift to the mid-chest. Loose and controlled through balance. Works on-line, landing in-line and with a slightly closed foot-strike. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing. Easy release. Repeats the high-3/4 slot. Arm speed can quicken
FB: T76, 74-76 mph
CB: 64-66 mph. 2100 rpm.
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Kai Hansen 3B / 2B / Mountain Island Charter, NC / 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/2B.
Body: 6_0, 180 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Defense: Athletic, feet work around the ball, soft hands, funnels to the belt after catch, clean transfers.
Arm: R. INF - 80 mph. Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, narrow, even base, hands above back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride. Loose swing, short to the ball, barrel stays through the zone, hands have quickness, lots of balls off the barrel working gap to gap.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed, plenty of hard contact during BP.
Run:7.43 runner in the 60.
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Nash Chelcun SS / RHP / Pine Lake, NC / 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP.
Body: 5_7, 150 pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Athletic, some softness to his hands, catches the ball near center, funnels to the belt, clean transfers.
Arm: R. INF - 75 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Open base, hands at back shoulder. Toe tap back to even, average stride, hands load back. Balanced, quick hands, flat barrel path through the zone with extension out front, hit balls off the barrel working through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed, made hard contact during BP.
Run:7.33 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Small rocker and turn on the 1B side. Kick to the mid-chest. Head tucks toward the knee at balance. Coiled and closed at balance, works back to on-line and square at foot-strike. Average stride. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing. Athletic arm. High-3/4 slot. Above average arm speed. Good direction
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. 1600 rpm.
CB: 64-69 mph.
CH: 67-68 mph.
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Ryan Clarke SS / RHP / Community School of Davidson, NC / 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP.
Body: 5_10, 165 pounds. Strong, athletic build, quickness present.
Defense: Feet work to the ball, catches the ball in the center of his body, low hips, soft hands, funnels to the belt, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Weight loads back, short stride, small hand cock. Quick hands, short to the ball, flat barrel path through the zone, gets extension out front, uses the whole field, lots of balls off the barrel.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Run:7.22 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only. Controlled temp. Lift to the belt and then coils to load the front hip. Closed line that works back to an on-line foot-strike. Square foot-strike. Short strider. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Short arm action with the elbow loading the scap. Rotational front side. High-3/4 slot. Above average arm speed.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. 2090 rpm. Solid ride, playing straight with a 12:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Elevated in the zone at times
CB: 66-68 mph. 2499 rpm. Gradual arm out of the hand with 11/5 tilt. Showed feel. Average arm speed.
CH: 75-76 mph. 1712 rpm. Good arm speed. Some deception. Short run late. 1:15 spin tilt out of the hand.
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