Statistical Analysis: Team Elite Scout Day
September 15, 2020
Prep Baseball Report was at Heritage HS in Wake Forest, NC to host the PBR Scout Day with Team Elite. Forty-two players ran through the workout. Position players ran a laser timed 60, followed by an offensive and defensive evaluation. Pitchers threw controlled bullpens.
PBR scouts were on hand to collect and verify stats as well as capture video on each player. In the coming week we will dive into the players and numbers posted at the PBR Scout Day. Today we open up the look into the Team Elite Scout Day with the statistics posted at Heritage HS.
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By The Numbers:
- 42 total players took part in the scout day
- 35 players ran the laser timed 60 with a 7.43 median 60 time
- 36 players went through the offensive workout
- 84 mph was the median exit velocity off a tee in the offensive testing
- 14 players posted an exit velocity of 86 mph or higher with 5 above 90 mph
- 4 Catchers posted an arm velocity of 75 mph or better out of the crouch
- 6 Catchers flashed at least 1 pop time under 2.10
- 7 arms worked at 80 mph or better in their bullpens
Team Elite Stats
THE 60 YARD DASH
Players ran a laser timed 60 yard dash at the outset of the day. The 60 was run on the grass surface. The surface played true throughout the course of the 60 yards. The median run time for the event came in at 7.43.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Branton Jernigan | NC | Eugene Ashley | 2022 | SS | 6.89 |
2 | Jay Stanicek | NC | Wakefield | 2021 | 2B | 6.96 |
3 | Parker Cato | NC | Heritage | 2024 | OF | 6.99 |
4 | James Friend | NC | Wake Forest | 2021 | OF | 7.03 |
5 | Gavin Johnson | NC | Wayne Country Day | 2023 | OF | 7.13 |
6 | Karson Knox | NC | North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2023 | C | 7.15 |
7 | Dean Williams | NC | East Wake Academy | 2023 | OF | 7.25 |
^ | Braylon Journee | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2023 | OF | 7.25 |
^ | Jaxon Masterson | NC | Sanderson | 2021 | SS | 7.25 |
8 | Joey Chitla | NC | North Raleigh Christian | 2024 | SS | 7.26 |
9 | John Lucas Alarcon | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | OF | 7.30 |
10 | Charlie Everhard | NC | Ravenscroft | 2021 | OF | 7.32 |
EXIT VELOCITY (OFF A TEE)
Hitters worked through offensive testing including an exit velocity station. The exit velocity station recorded a static exit velocity with hitters working off of a tee and a radar gun giving feedback. Below are the top exit velocities from the workout.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | Fisher Canaday | NC | Wake Forest | 2023 | 1B | 95 |
2 | Charlie Everhard | NC | Ravenscroft | 2021 | OF | 94 |
3 | Jabin Zimmerman | NC | Garner | 2022 | 1B | 92 |
4 | Sam Schaeffer | NC | Durham Academy | 2023 | 1B | 91 |
5 | Noah Kent | NC | Holly Springs | 2022 | C | 90 |
6 | James Friend | NC | Wake Forest | 2021 | OF | 89 |
7 | Aidan McAllister | NC | Cedar Ridge | 2022 | 3B | 88 |
^ | Karson Knox | NC | North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2023 | C | 88 |
^ | Kade Abrisz | VA | Menchville | 2021 | C | 88 |
^ | Jacob Smith | NC | Lincoln Charter | 2024 | 3B | 88 |
8 | Branton Jernigan | NC | Eugene Ashley | 2022 | SS | 86 |
^ | Jaxon Masterson | NC | Sanderson | 2021 | SS | 86 |
^ | Sam Lawson | NC | Sanderson | 2023 | RHP | 86 |
^ | Brighton Berthrong | NC | West Stokes | 2022 | C | 86 |
9 | James Masterson | NC | Cardinal Gibbons | 2022 | 3B | 85 |
^ | Nash Rice | NC | Pro 5 Academy | 2024 | LHP | 85 |
^ | Nevin Norville | NC | Wake Forest | 2021 | 3B | 85 |
10 | Mason Fortune | NC | Millbrook | 2024 | OF | 83 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – INFIELDERS
Infielders were able to workout at shorstop throwing across the infield, or from 1B throwing 3B in the pro-style workout. Coaches are working to evaluate rhythm, footwork, hands, exchanges, arm action, accuracy, and carry. To measure arm strength PBR Scouts utilize a radar gun. Below are the top posted positional velocities from the day.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Kade Abrisz | VA | Menchville | 2021 | C | 88 |
2 | Jaxon Masterson | NC | Sanderson | 2021 | SS | 83 |
3 | Nash Rice | NC | Pro 5 Academy | 2024 | LHP | 80 |
^ | Holden Cooper | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | C | 80 |
^ | Nevin Norville | NC | Wake Forest | 2021 | 3B | 80 |
4 | Dean Williams | NC | East Wake Academy | 2023 | OF | 79 |
^ | Aidan McAllister | NC | Cedar Ridge | 2022 | 3B | 79 |
5 | Charlie Everhard | NC | Ravenscroft | 2021 | OF | 78 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – OUTFIELDERS
Outfielders worked out from right field, making throws to the plate. Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength. Scouts are also working to see exchange, arm path, carry, and accuracy.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | James Friend | NC | Wake Forest | 2021 | OF | 86 |
2 | Karson Knox | NC | North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2023 | C | 84 |
3 | Parker Cato | NC | Heritage | 2024 | OF | 77 |
^ | Braylon Journee | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2023 | OF | 77 |
^ | Jake Phan | NC | Wake Forest | 2023 | 1B | 77 |
4 | Gavin Johnson | NC | Wayne Country Day | 2023 | OF | 76 |
5 | John Lucas Alarcon | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | OF | 71 |
CATCHER POP TIMES & POSITIONAL VELOCITY
In the pro-style workout, catchers workout from behind home plate, making multiple throws to 2B, simulating a stolen base attempt. Scouts again are looking for a quick, clean transition to the release as well as carry and accuracy on the throw. For catchers, evaluators will put a stopwatch on the “pop time” or the time the ball hits their glove to the time the ball hits the MIF’s glove at 2B. Coaches can also time the transition from when the ball hits the catchers glove to when he is able to release his throw. PBR scouts add the radar gun to put a number on the arm strength out of the crouched position.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Kade Abrisz | VA | Menchville | 2021 | C | 81 |
2 | Karson Knox | NC | North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2023 | C | 77 |
3 | Brighton Berthrong | NC | West Stokes | 2022 | C | 76 |
4 | Holden Cooper | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | C | 75 |
^ | Luke Yoon | NC | Ravenscroft | 2023 | C | 75 |
5 | Branton Jernigan | NC | Eugene Ashley | 2022 | SS | 74 |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Kade Abrisz | VA | Menchville | 2021 | C | 2.01-2.07 |
2 | Brighton Berthrong | NC | West Stokes | 2022 | C | 2.01-2.12 |
3 | Branton Jernigan | NC | Eugene Ashley | 2022 | SS | 2.01-2.26 |
4 | Karson Knox | NC | North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2023 | C | 2.04-2.19 |
5 | Noah Kent | NC | Holly Springs | 2022 | C | 2.07-2.15 |
MAX FASTBALL
Pitchers threw in controlled scrimmage fashion, facing live hitters. Each arm threw 15-20 pitches, showcasing their complete arsenal. Velocity and spin rate infomration was gathered off of the Stalker Pro SII. Below are the top fastballs from the Scout Day.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Nash Rice | NC | Pro 5 Academy | 2024 | LHP | 83 mph |
^ | Jacob Williams | NC | Wakefield | 2021 | RHP | 83 mph |
2 | Sam Lawson | NC | Sanderson | 2023 | RHP | 82 mph |
3 | Dawson Neal | NC | West Stokes | 2021 | LHP | 81 mph |
^ | Jacob Smith | NC | Lincoln Charter | 2024 | 3B | 81 mph |
4 | Karson Knox | NC | North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2023 | C | 80 mph |
^ | Fisher Canaday | NC | Wake Forest | 2023 | 1B | 80 mph |
5 | Cooper Cavanaugh | NC | Topsail | 2023 | LHP | 79 mph |