Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis
January 31, 2018
The premier winter scouting event in North Carolina took place on Sunday January 28th at On Deck Academy in Pineville, NC. The beautiful facility allowed PBR to conduct a full pro-style workout while it was pouring outside. For the second year in a row, the event sold out, with over 60 of the top players in North Carolina on hand.
Each player went through a full workout, updating statistics for their PBR Profile page as well as adding a new evaluation and video. Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen, understanding it is still January, where they were asked to continue with their build-up process for the spring. Position players completed a full defensive and offensive evaluation. Every player also had the ability to run a 30 yard dash on a laser timer and a 5-10-5 agility shuttle. Finally, players test in a standing broad jump.
PBR’s staff included three former D1 coaches and recruiting coordinators as well as a number of coaches with a tremendous back ground at various levels of baseball. Also, on hand were several pro scouts, working to get an early look for the spring. The event was broadcast live through Twitter and Periscope, allowing PBR to hear from coaches from as far away as Arizona. Video was taken of each athlete and the video will be cut into short clips, highlighting their performance on the day.
As the videos are published to each player’s PBR Profile, we will begin to publish individual evaluations on each player in attendance. Today we will work our way through some of the top performers at the Preseason All-State. An elite group of players put up impressive numbers across the board, making the day a pleasure for the evaluators in attendance.
2018 Preseason All-State: By The Numbers
- 64 Players went through the workout at On Deck Academy
- By Class: 6 SR, 39 JR, 18 SO, 1 FR
- 19 players ran a 4.00 or better in the 30 yard dash.
- 19 of 26 infielders charted a positional velocity of 80 mph or better.
- 5 arms registered 88 mph or better from the outfield.
- 4 of 6 catchers flashed advanced carry with a position velocity, out of the crouch, of 74 or better
- 13 hitters registered an exit velocity, off the barrel, of 90 mph or better.
- 32 hitters were better than 85 mph.
- 12 pitchers worked at 83 or higher.
- This event featured 30+ players that have attended a PBR of North Carolina event in the past year and a half.
Click Here for the full roster of players that attended the Preseason All-State
Click Here to see the complete statistical breakdown from the Preseason All-State
Statistical Leaders
Top Exit Velocity (Offensive)
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 1
Exit Velocity: 98 mph Quickness and strength in a powerful build. An event record, set with wood in his hands. |
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Bryce Vestal 3B / SS / East Wilkes , NC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 174 / POS: 11
Exit Velocity: 94 mph Dual sport athlete added 9 mph to his exit velocity from 2017. Uncommitted SR may not remain that way for long with left handed power potential. |
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Alex Sniffen 3B / RHP / New Hanover, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 3
Exit Velocity: 93 mph Hulking build that tranlates into power out of the barrel. Ball flies when the leverage creates back spin. |
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Preston Hall 3B / OF / Stuart Cramer, NC / 2020Exit Velocity: 93 mph Young player that continues to get better as he gets stronger. Exit velocity up 11 mph from 2017's event. |
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 44
Exit Velocity: 92 mph Strength and quickness is present... Uncommitted SR as of today, but may not be for long after his performance on Sunday at On Deck. |
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Noah Burnette 1B / RHP / Pisgah, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 2
Exit Velocity: 92 mph Elite power could be in the future of this right handed hitter. |
Top 30 Yard Dash Times (Laser Timed)
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Tafton Hensley OF / South Iredell, NC / 201930 YD: 3.71 Lanky athlete ran with ease. |
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 44
30 YD: 3.74 Here is that name again... strength and speed. |
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Nate Essick OF / SS / Forsyth Country Day, NC / 201930 YD: 3.78 Easy speed and quickness. Good athlete. |
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Vance Anderson OF / RHP / Lake Norman, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 7
30 YD: 3.83 Lanky athlete showed quickness with his feet and with the bat on Sunday |
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 1
30 YD: 3.84 Good form and a powerful runner that drives through the ground. |
Top Positional Velocity - Infielders
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 7
Infield Velocity: 89 mph Davidson commit has true carry with a quick arm. |
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Dominick D'Ercole 3B / RHP / Middle Creek, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 5
Infield Velocity: 88 mph Body has begun to mature and the strength looks to translate into his game. |
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Alejandro Rodriguez SS / C / Southeast Guilford, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 16
Infield Velocity: 85 mph Young player with whip in his arm... Easy carry and accuracy. |
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 1
Infield Velocity: 84 mph Three categories and three top 5's... |
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Carter Holjes 3B / RHP / Cardinal Gibbons, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 124 / POS: 14
Infield Velocity: 84 mph Positional velocity ticked up 4 mph from August at the Top Underclass Games. |
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Alex Sniffen 3B / RHP / New Hanover, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 3
Infield Velocity: 84 mph Good rhythm in his feet translates to carry across the diamond. |
Top Positional Velocity - Outfielders
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Zack Michael OF / Apex, NC / 2019Outfield Velocity: 91 mph Premium athlete lit up the radar during the positional throws. Elite quickness. |
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Vance Anderson OF / RHP / Lake Norman, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 7
Outfield Velocity: 89 mph Easy carry and plenty of projection left in the frame. |
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Matthew Upchurch LHP / OF / Lincoln Charter, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 91 / POS: 14
Outfield Velocity: 89 mph Primary pitcher has increased his arm strength and it should translate to the mound soon. |
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 44
Outfield Velocity: 88 mph Three categories and three top 5's... |
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Mitchell Seymour OF / RHP / Leeville Road, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 8
Outfield Velocity: 88 mph Raw athlete that has a lot of room in the frame to continue to get better... Already pretty good. |
Top Positional Velocities - Catchers
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Alejandro Rodriguez SS / C / Southeast Guilford, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 16
Catching Velocity: 79 mph Athleticism translates from the INF to behind the dish. |
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MJ Lucas 3B / C / Parkwood, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 123 / POS: 13
Catching Velocity: 76 mph Offensive minded corner infielder will give a roster options as he continues to develop behind the plate. |
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Cambell Conard C / 2B / T C Roberson, NC / 2020Catching Velocity: 75 mph Easy setup and transition. Shows true carry through the bag. |
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Sullivan Newsome C / 1B / Weddington, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 3
Catching Velocity: 75 mph Looks the part with strength on a lanky frame. Carries his athleticism behind the plate. |
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Spencer Bright C / 3B / Lincoln Charter School, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 138 / POS: 17
Catching Velocity: 74 mph Solid in all aspects of the game. Maturing frame will continue to add strength as well. |
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Bryce Stober C / 2B / Hickory, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 188 / POS: 25
Catching Velocity: 74 mph High motor and quick transfer. Shows accuracy and carry. |
Standing Broad Jump
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Nate Essick OF / SS / Forsyth Country Day, NC / 2019Broad Jump: 11'2" |
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Zack Michael OF / Apex, NC / 2019Broad Jump: 10'9" |
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Vance Anderson OF / RHP / Lake Norman, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 7
Broad Jump: 10'6" |
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 44
Broad Jump: 10'5" |
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 7
Broad Jump: 10'4" |
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Mitchell Seymour OF / RHP / Leeville Road, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 8
Broad Jump: 10'4" |
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Max LeCroy OF / 2B / Christ School, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 108 / POS: 11
Broad Jump: 10'4" |
5-10-5 Agility Shuttle Times
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Jaden Bobbitt OF / RHP / John A. Holmes, NC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 44
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.07 |
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 7
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.09 |
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Colton Stotler SS / 3B / West Wilkes, NC / 20205-10-5 Shuttle: 4.10 |
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Mitchell Seymour OF / RHP / Leeville Road, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 8
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.12 |
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Ronald Evans II 3B / 1B / Crossroads Flex / Pro5 Academy , NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 1
5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.12 |
Top Fastball - Pitchers
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Trey Donathan SS / RHP / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 7
Max Fastball: 87 Davidson commit has a chance to make an impact on the infield and the mound now and into the future. |
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Andrei Beal RHP / 3B / Parkwood, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 72 / POS: 20
Max Fastball: 86 Arm strength over arm speed and the ball looks to jump on hitters |
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Mitchell Seymour OF / RHP / Leeville Road, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 8
Max Fastball: 85 Potential dual position guy. Athletic with a high ceiling. |
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Dominick D'Ercole 3B / RHP / Middle Creek, NC / 2019Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 5
Max Fastball: 85 Potential dual position guy. Arm strength continues to improve |
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Jackson Reid RHP / Mooresville, NC / 2019Max Fastball: 85 Length catches the eye as he steps on the mound. Quickness exists and the fastball should continue to jump as he coodinates his height. |