Stats: 2021 Carolinas Top Prospect Games

The Top Prospect Games took place on August 4th at Campbell University at beautiful Jim Perry Stadium. Top prospects from South Carolina and North Carolina in the classes of 2022 and 2023 participated in one of the most popular events each year.

There were 73 players at the event representing both states.  Players went though a pro style workout, where they ran the 60, took 2 rounds of BP, throwing from their position, and playing a 7/8 inning game.  Below we take a look at the top number posted in several categories throughout the Day.

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By The Numbers:

• 7 Players ran sub 6.80 in the sixty
• 28 Players ran sub 7.20 on the laser
• 3 Hitters posted an exit velocity of 100mph or better
• 28 Hitters had an exit velocity of 90mph or higher in BP
• 6 Catchers posted a workout pop time of 2.05 or better
• 29 Infielders & Outfielders had a positional velocity above 80mph
• 92mph was the top fastball from the day
• 12 Pitchers flashed a fastball at 85mph or higher
• 5 Pitchers posted a fastball spin rate above 2350rpm
• 8 Pitchers posted a breaking ball with a spin rate above 2400rpm
• 4 Hitters launched a ball over 375 feet during BP

Statistical Breakdown

THE 60 YARD DASH

Players ran a laser timed 60 yard dash to start their day. The 60 was ran on an artificial surface. 

TrackMan BP Numbers

TrackMan is able to capture ball flight off the bat.  During BP, hitters were tracked, giving scouts info on launch angle, strike zone discipline, exit velocity, distance travelled, and more.  Below are some of the top stats collected during BP from TrackMan.

Peak Exit Speed

Max Distance

POSITIONAL VELOCITY – INFIELDERS

Infielders were able to workout at shortstop throwing across the infield, or from 1B throwing to 2B and 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.

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.

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.

TrackMan Pitching Leaders

Pitchers threw 1-2 innings, showcasing their full arsenal of pitches. Velocity and spin rate information was gathered off of the TrackMan. TrackMan analytics are the official analytics and the velocities below were captured by TrackMan.

Max Fastball Velocity

Peak Spin Rate - Fastball

Peak Curveball Velocity

Peak Spin Rate - Curveball