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.

Below we highlight some of the pitchers who stood out during their pro-style workout. 

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

 

 

Bo Aluise (RHP, Myers Park HS, 2024) – Lean athletic build at 6-foot-3, 150 pounds.  Frame should handle strength gains in the coming years.  Arm action loads the scapular, working to an over-the-top slot.  Athletic through release.  Fastball up to 78.  Flashed good feel for a breaking ball with -10 inches of induced vertical break.

Marshall Coley (RHP, Myers Park HS, 2021) – Large frame with strength present at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds.  Over-the-top slot, exaggerated at times.  Fastball peaked at 86, with above average angle when down in the zone.  Consistent spin on the breaking ball with gradual downer action.

Luke McGrath (RHP, Myers Park HS, 2023) – Better than average arm speed with a high-3/4 slot.  Loads the scapular with some ease.  Repeats the slot.  Good ride on the fastball with 17.8 inches of induced vertical break.  Good feel for the zone with the fastball.

Ike Schmidly (RHP, Myers Park HS, 2023) – Over-the-top slot.  18.7 inches of induced vertical movement with a consistent 12:45 spin tilt out of the hand.  Elevated throughout the bullpen, did show some angle to the fastball when down.  Short, late breaking ball.