Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All-State South: Outfielders & Catchers Preview


Brandon Hall
Mid-Atlantic Scouting Director

The 2023 winter showcase season is upon us with the Preseason All-State South taking off this Sunday in the Charlotte suburb of Waxhaw, NC.  The Preseason All-State South will feature approximately 40 players from the state, going through a full workout with PBR Scouts.  Each player will update their stats, analytics, and video, showcasing their gains from the off-season, as they continue to get ready for the spring.

As we enter the 5th year of the Preseason All-State event in North Carolina it is obvious this event has become a must-see for college coaches and pro scouts.  While most schools are not allowed on the road yet, per NCAA rules, they are able to follow each event, seeing trusted stats and video as the events conclude. From the past 4 years, PBR of North Carolina has seen 189 player commit to play college baseball.  With the rosters being built for the 4 Preseason All-State events in 2023, that number is only going to continue to climb.

2023 Preseason All-State Events

PAS South  |  The Athletic Barn  |  Waxhaw, NC  |  JAN 22nd

PAS West  |  Athlete's Lab  |  Maiden, NC  |  JAN 29th

PAS East  |  Next Level Training  |  Greenville, NC  |  FEB 4th

PAS Central  |  Diamond Xtreme  |  Kernersville, NC  |  FEB 11th

 

Preseason All-State South Preview: Outfielders & Catchers

 

*Click Here to see the full Roster for Sunday's Big Event.

This Sunday kicks off 4 weeks of Preseason All-State events.  While we are still early in the preseason, but players are beginning to ramp up their workouts as scrimmages and game play is less than 1 month away for most high school players in the state. The outfielders in attendance at The Athletic Barn this Sunday will be able to take defensive work on the outdoor turf, showing off their arm action, arm strength, and accuracy.  Catchers will be able to simulate pop time throws to 2B with PBR Scouts profiling arm strength, pop times, and accuracy.  Players will also go through some athletic testing with Swift Athletics recording run times and jumping measurements.  All hitters will go through a warm-up prior to taking a live BP in an opened cage area, allowing TrackMan and Blast to record pre-contact and post-contact data.

Below are a couple of outfielders & catchers scheduled to attend the PAS South.  Each has attended a past for PBR Scouts with video below.  Click on their names to see their full PBR Profile with stats and advanced analytics.

Outfielders



Jake Klawonn

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Weddington
    State: WA
  • Summer Team: Charlotte Megastars
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(8/3/22)





Prince Mairena

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Porter Ridge
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: Carolina Knights
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Videos

(6/10/22)

 



Catchers



Tyler Asbury

Class of 2024 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Metrolina Christian
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: USA Prime coastal
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(6/4/22)





Garrett Haston

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Myers Park
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: Stampede Baseball Club
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(9/9/22)





Brian OConnell III

Class of 2023 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Eastern Guilford
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: NCBA Golden Spikes
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(8/3/22)





Jahdier Rodriguez

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
  • High School: Charlotte Catholic
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: Elite National
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(6/21/22)