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Preseason All-State Spotlight: Dane Purdy

April 4, 2024
Zach Boraski
North Carolina Assistant Scouting Director

Each year the month of February in North Carolina is a big one for baseball players.  With the high school spring season coming, and the off-period of November and December, players have had some time to work on their strengths and improve their weaknesses.  They have been in the weight room and in the cages.  As we enter February, Prep Baseball begins its work to continue to identify and update our notes on prospects in North Carolina. 

The Preseason All-State events have become spotlight events in the state.  This year there are 3 opportunities for some of the best players in the state to show-off their off-season gains, while working out with other top talents.  Prep Baseball will be in Greenville, NC on February 3rd, Maiden, NC on February 4th, and Kernersville, NC on February 10th.  The Prep Baseball scouting staff is expecting to see 250 of the top players in North Carolina across these three events.

Below we profile a player that is scheduled to attend a Preseason All-State event.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Prep Baseball preseason events and request your invite if you would like to be a part of any of the Preseason All-State events.

PRESEASON ALL-STATE SPOTLIGHT: Dane Purdy



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Dane Purdy

Class of 2026 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 43 / POS: 13

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Apex High
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: TPA Nationals
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(10/08/23)
78 - 81
FB
(10/08/23)
67 - 70
CB
(10/08/23)
59 - 61
CH
(08/14/22)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
78 - 81
CB
67 - 70
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Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
73 - 75
CB
58 - 60
CH
59 - 61
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Position
73
INF Velo
(08/14/22)
Power Speed Score
(08/14/22)
Position
INF Velo
73
Power Speed Score
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Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
83.9 - 86.9
Velo Range
(02/10/24)
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/10/24)
2505
Spin Rate (max)
(02/10/24)
2406
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/10/24)
IVB (max)
(02/10/24)
IVB (avg)
(02/10/24)
HM (max)
(02/10/24)
HM (avg)
(02/10/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/10/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/10/24)
Spin Score (max)
(02/10/24)
Zone %
(02/10/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/10/24)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87
Velo Range
83.9 - 86.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.6
Spin Rate (max)
2505
Spin Rate (avg)
2406
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
69.7 - 70.8
Velo Range
(02/10/24)
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/10/24)
2354
Spin Rate (max)
(02/10/24)
2289
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/10/24)
IVB (max)
(02/10/24)
IVB (avg)
(02/10/24)
HM (max)
(02/10/24)
HM (avg)
(02/10/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/10/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/10/24)
Spin Score (max)
(02/10/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/10/24)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.9
Velo Range
69.7 - 70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.9
Spin Rate (max)
2354
Spin Rate (avg)
2289
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Slider
79.7
Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
73.4 - 78.5
Velo Range
(02/10/24)
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/10/24)
2417
Spin Rate (max)
(02/10/24)
2294
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/10/24)
IVB (max)
(02/10/24)
IVB (avg)
(02/10/24)
HM (max)
(02/10/24)
HM (avg)
(02/10/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/10/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/10/24)
Spin Score (max)
(02/10/24)
Zone %
(02/10/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/10/24)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
79.7
Velo Range
73.4 - 78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.9
Spin Rate (max)
2417
Spin Rate (avg)
2294
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/14/22)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/14/22)
128
Distance (avg)
(08/14/22)
191
Distance (max)
(08/14/22)
Sweet Spot %
(08/14/22)
Line Drive %
(08/14/22)
Fly Ball %
(08/14/22)
Ground Ball %
(08/14/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
70.2
Distance (avg)
128
Distance (max)
191
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Swift

Swift
1.53
10-yd
(02/10/24)
4.05
30-yd
(02/10/24)
7.47
60-yd
(08/14/22)
18.5
Run speed (max)
(08/14/22)
8.0
Run Speed (avg)
(08/14/22)
2.55
RSi (max)
(02/10/24)
29.2
Jump Height (max)
(02/10/24)
Swift
10-yd
1.53
30-yd
4.05
Run speed (max)
16.3
RSi (max)
2.55
Jump Height (max)
29.2
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Swift
10-yd
1.74
30-yd
4.15
60-yd
7.47
Run speed (max)
18.5
Run Speed (avg)
8
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Physical

Physical - Athlete
73.5
Ht
(02/10/24)
180.0
Wt
(02/10/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(02/10/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(02/10/24)
Physical - Athlete
Ht
73.5
Wt
180
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
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Scouting Report

Quick twitch arm up uses a small rocker step and glove pat to load in the back half. Creates a good downward plane with arm slot locating to the bottom half the zone. Fastball ranges 84-87 with a average spin rate of 2400. Mixes in two breaking balls, curve ball with a short 12/6 break 68-71.  Slider ranges 73-78 with short late 3/8 tilt. High ceiling arm as he continues to mature and breaking balls continue to improve.


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