Player Evals: South Charlotte Braves - Pitchers

November 17, 2020
Brandon Hall & Matt Payne
Executive Director & Director of Scouting, PBR NC

PBR of NC continued its coverage of North Carolina on Tuesday September 1st with a full scout day with the South Charlotte Braves. The Braves organization is based out of Charlotte, NC. The workout featured 30 players from the organization taking part in a pro-style workout.

The workout included TrackMan gathering data on hitters and pitchers. The day started with a laser timed 60. The surface was a little soft from a heavy down pour the day before, creating times that may be slightly slower than if the players had run on a completely firm track. Following the 60, players worked offensively, taking multiple rounds of live BP. Defensively, players worked out from their primary positions for PBR Scouts. Finally, pitchers threw controlled bullpens with TrackMan gathering all the ball flight data out of the hand.

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

By the Numbers:

30 players took part from the South Charlotte Braves organization
6 players ran under a 7.30 in the laser timed 60
2 players ran under a 7.00
7 hitters produced an exit velocity of 90 mph or higher in BP
101mph was the top exit velocity off the bat in BP
2 catchers posted pop times under 2.15
2 arms worked at 83 or better off the mound
3 outfielders were 84mph or better in their positional workout

Quick Hitters-Position Players

PItchers

Sam Woodson RHP / RHP / Porter Ridge, NC / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP.
Body: 6/1, 165 pounds. Thin. Average build. Will handle added strength
Delivery: 3B side. Side step and turn, closing his line as he kicks to the mid-chest. Slightly uphill through the shoulders. Front leg reaches to an on-line and square foot-strike. Slight fall to the 1B side. Athletic throughout
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing works behind the body line slightly. Loads the scapular. Average to above arm speed. High-3/4 slot
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. 1755 rpm. Run and sink present with 12.9 inches of induced vertical break and 9.9 inches of horizontal break. Around the zone
CB: 61-63 mph. 2066 rpm. Has length. Slight hump out of the hand. 9/3 action, working to create some depth.
CH: 72-76 mph. 1704 rpm. Average arm speed. Similar movement metrics to the fastball

Carson Gesing RHP / 3B / Independence , NC / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP.
Body: Large frame, strength present.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, catches the ball left of center, clean exchanges.
Arm: INF - 81 mph. Accurate, some carry, long arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: R. Tall, narrow base, barrel flat above back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back, barrel lifts up from shoulder. Loose, quick hands, barrel is short to the ball, stays through the zone, drives the ball gap to gap.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed, has pop, left the yard to left field during BP.
Run:7.96 runner in the 60.

Delivery: 3B side of rubber. Side saddle. Easy turn. Some looseness in hips with a kick to the low chest. Pelvic tilt out of balance with uphill leverage in the shoulders. Lands across his line. High front side. Closed foot at foot-strike. Fights for extension
Arm Action: . Long arm swing. Plunges out of the glove. Average arm speed. Works to an over-the-top release
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. 2016 rpm. Solid ride when the spin was true. Averaged 12:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Occasionally cut the fastball. Elevated at times. Average to above ride through the zone
CB: 62-65 mph. 1994 rpm. 10/4 action. Slight hump. Working for top to bottom break.
CH: 69-71 mph. 1602 rpm. Has sink, but cut the change-up continually with a 11:15 spin tilt out of the hand

Andrew Heiser RHP / 3B / Charlotte Catholic, NC / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP.
Body: 5/10, 165 pounds. Average frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: Active feet, catches the ball in the center of his body, hands have softness, clean exchanges at the midsection.
Arm: INF - 73 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: Tall, narrow, open base, hands just above back shoulder. Short stride back to even, hands load back. Direct barrel path, slightly uphill through the zone, high two hand finish, some barrel feel working gap to gap.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8.12 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Rocks and slides to 1B side of rubber. Lift to the high chest, closing down his front hip, across his line. Remains level in the shoulders. Swings the leg, landing across his line with an open foot-strike. Athletic finish
Arm Action: Long arm action to an over-the-top slot. Some arm speed out of the glove. Average arm speed at release
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. 1807 rpm. Average ride through the zone with 18 inches of induced vertical movement and 12:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Around the zone, elevated at times.
CB: 65-66 mph. 1817 rpm. Inconsistent spin, working for 10/4 tilt. Lacked defined tilt.
CH: 67-69 mph. 1643 rpm. Mimics fastball tunnel with similar movement numbers. 12:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Average arm speed

Davin Metheny RHP / OF / West Stanly , NC / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP.
Body: 6/3, 150 pounds. Lean with a high waist. Plenty of room for added strength
Delivery: Side saddle with a small rocker and turn. Lifts to the low chest with a slight rhythmic move in the hands. Separates and stays on the backside. Works on-line and level. Lands across his line with a square foot-strike. Balanced finish. Solid extension
Arm Action: . Long arm swing, locks out briefly, working cleanly to his over-the-top release. Average arm speed
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. 1987 rpm. 12:45 spin tilt with 20.8 inches of induced vertical break. Erratic at times
CB: 61-63 mph. 1689 rpm. Consistent spin producing 10/4 tilt. Average arm speed. Elevated at times.
CH: 65-67 mph. 1419 rpm. Some fade. 1:00 spin tilt.

Charles Tebbit RHP / 1B / Myers Park , NC / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP/1B.
Body: 6/2, 185 pounds. Lanky frame.
Defense: Active, fluid feet, has trust in his hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 66 mph. OF - 76 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Tall, open base, hands high above back shoulder. Toe tap, short stride back to even, quiet barrel. Direct barrel path down to the ball, through the ball at times, quick hands, middle of the field approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above average bat speed.
Run:7.71 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Middle of the rubber and tall. Feet are tight with a small side step. Lifts to the belt. Stiff throughout. Level and in-line, works to an on-line and square landing. Average extension
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing. Late at times to a high-3/4 slot. Average arm speed
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. 1856 rpm. Some run and sink. Early action. 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand.
SL: 61-64 mph. 2039 rpm. Consistent 10/4 tilt. Early action. Stiff through release.
CH: 69-71 mph. 1727 rpm. Occasionally cut. Similar movement to fastball when on time. Has some feel for the arm side

Will Andrews RHP / 1B / Covenant Day School, NC / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/1B.
Body: 6/1, 170 pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Active feet, relaxed hands, clean transitions.
Arm: R. INF - 64 mph. Accurate, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base with knee bend, hand at back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. Loose hands, flat barrel path through the zone, hands have quickness, line drive approach working through the middle of the field.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should jump with added strength.
Run:8.00 runner in the 60.

Marshall Coley RHP / 3B / Myers Park, NC / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 133 / POS: 36

Sewanee-University of the South commit

Positional Profile: RHP/3B.
Body: 6/4, 200 pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Stretch only. Has some looseness. Kick to the low chest. Pelvic tilt out of balance, shoulders working behind the mid-line. Level, works to an on-line foot-strike, slightly open at times. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing, works behind the body line. Exaggerated over-the-top release. Intent and arm speed are present.
FB: T85, 80-85 mph. 1747 rpm. Consistent release. Around the zone. Better than average arm speed. Works with intent
CB: 66-70 mph. 1669 rpm. Slight hump out of the hand with 11/5 tilt, working to be top to bottom action. Good arm speed.
SL: mph. rpm. .
CH: 74-76 mph. 1364 rpm. Has fade with 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Shows feel

Bo Aluise RHP / 3B / Myers Park , NC / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/3B.
Body: 6/3, 150 pounds. Long, lanky frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: Active feet, works around the ball, soft hands, funnels to the belt, clean transfers.
Arm: R. INF - 75 mph. Accurate, some carry, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Tall, slightly open, more weight on the back leg, barrel flat above back shoulder. Loads knee to knee, short stride, quiet barrel. Direct barrel path, stays through the ball, gets extension out front, works through the middle of the field.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8.13 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Tall setup on the 1B side. Easy rocker and turn. Kick to the mid-chest. Loads the backside out of balance. Slightly uphill through the shoulders. Short front side action. Front leg reaches to an on-line and square foot-strike. Fights for extension
Arm Action: R. Athletic arm swing. Medium arm swing. Over-the-top slot. Above average arm speed
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. 1894 rpm. 12:15 spin tilt working the bottom of the zone. 12.2 inches of induced vertical break, allowing for the ability to create soft contact and ground balls.
CB: 60-64 mph. 1729 rpm. Downer action with depth. Solid arm speed and feel. -10.2 inches of induced vertical break.
CH: 69-71 mph. 1823 rpm. Solid arm speed and feel. Lacks movement separation from fastball

Grant Wilson RHP / OF / Myers Park, NC / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP/OF.
Body: 5/9, 150 pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Athletic through the ball, catches the ball off his left foot, relaxed hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. Accurate, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Even base, more weight on the back leg, hands high above back shoulder, flat barrel. Average stride, small hand load. Loose hands with quickness, short to the ball, slightly uphill barrel path through the zone, middle of the field approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above average bat speed, some strength off the barrel.
Run:7.33 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Slight side saddle with a rocker and easy turn. Kicks to the low chest, hands settled under the chin. Works on-line, landing in-line and square. Uphill leverage through the shoulders with a high front side. Slight fall to 1B on the finish
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing to a high-3/4 slot. Fights for extension. Average arm speed.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. 1599 rpm. 1:45 spin tilt out of the hand with 16.6 inches of horizontal break. Around the zone
CB: 59-60 mph. 2062 rpm. Big break with consistent 10/4 tilt. Around the zone.
CH: 68-69 / SPL - 71-72 mph. 0 rpm. Mimics fastball. Average arm speed.