Birmingham Preseason ID: Event Preview
January 1, 2024
The Birmingham Preseason ID will be held this Wednesday, January 3rd at P360 Performance Sports in Pelham, AL. Some talented prospects in the 2024-2029 classes from the state of Alabama will be in attendance looking to show off the progress and gains that they've made over the off-season as they continue to gear up for the start of the spring season.
The Preseason ID series is unique in several ways. It serves as an identifier heading into the spring AHSAA season, giving our scouts as well as college recruiters, a list of prospects to follow as they plan their spring coverage. We also tend to see prospects’ best performances in the Preseason, as most athletes are fresh and coming off of strict and targeted off-season training programs that have resulted in big gains, primed for updating their PBR profile. All of which lends the perfect opportunity to secure invitations to some of the summer's biggest invite-only events such as the ProCase, PBR Future Games and more.
Our staff strategically hosts Preseason ID events throughout the state in search of players who have taken advantage of the offseason, identifying new prospects to add to our follow lists or players our staff is already familiar with who are on the rise. All player information including tech metrics, stats, videos, scouting reports and more will be hosted to the Prep Baseball Report website, bolstering the player profile, which is subscribed to by more than 800 colleges across the country.
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EVENT SCHEDULE & ITINERARY
WHEN: Wednesday, January 3rd
WHERE: 2790 Pelham Parkway - Pelham, AL 35124 (P360 Performance Sports)
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All Position Players: 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
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All Pitchers-only: 7:15 PM
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Catchers will stay for both sessions.
*Event will conclude by 9 PM.
Registered Infielders, Outfielders, and/or Catchers
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Running Times (10 & 30 Yard Splits)
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Offensive Evaluations
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Mechanical evaluation
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Live batting practice
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TrackMan ball flight analysis
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Blast Motion swing analysis
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*There will be no defensive evaluations at this event due to space limitations.
Registered Pitchers & Catchers
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Pitching Evaluations
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15-20 pitch bullpen (fastball and secondary pitches from both windup and stretch)
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Mechanical evaluation
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ProPlayAI’s ‘PitchAI’ biomechanical analysis
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TrackMan pitch velocity, movement, spin analysis
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Catcher Evaluations (while receiving bullpen)
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Receiving/pitch presentation
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Blocking/mobility
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SCOUTING, TECHNOLOGY, AND DATA ANALYSIS IN ONE EVENT
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Repeat showcase performances will continue to update your player profile, creating a history of prospect progress and ensuring the most up-to-date information is easily accessible throughout the fast-paced scouting community. These profiles are also searchable by a range of data points and metrics through our advanced search engine, making it a one-stop shop for recruiters and scouts. |
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Stats are collected using only the highest of standard equipment including Swift laser timers, TrackMan ball tracking technology, Blast Motion swing sensors, and Stalker radars. All stats are hosted in player profiles accompanied by Performance Tiers that show where a prospect ranks among his peers. |
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Performance Video | |
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Videos are hosted in Prep Baseball Profiles and used for video spotlights, content, social media and more. Videos are accessible to all PBR+ subscribers. |
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PREP BASEBALL TECH PACKAGE
Following a Prep Baseball event, players will receive unrivaled access to their advanced ball-tracking and swing metrics through the TrackMan and BlastConnect apps as well as visual skills through Vizual Edge testing. Furthermore, key metrics will live inside the player's official Prep Baseball profile to help them in their recruitment process.
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Pitching Features Include:
Hitting Features Include:
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Features include:
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Visual skills are critical for pitch recognition, reaction speed, timing, seeing spin on the ball, defensive performance and much more. Your EDGE Score will also live inside your Prep Baseball profile. |
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Through both systems, the Swift UNO timing gates and EZEJump mats, athletes will be evaluated on a multitude of metrics that goes beyond just the 60-yard dash. Participants will be put through a jump protocol as well as adding 10- and 30-yard splits to the 60. Athletic testing metrics include:
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Players' body composition will be officially measured using state-of-the-art, medical-grade technology that will provide precise insights into height, weight, skeletal muscle mass, BMI and more. Players will step on scales using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), a method for measuring body composition, including muscle mass, body fat, and total body water. Our scales will then produce several metrics giving insight into the prospect’s body composition. Height will be measured using a digital stadiometer to get precise height measurements. Grip Strength Hitters' grip strength will be tested using a digital hydraulic dynamometer. Grip strength is an essential component to bat strength and controlling the barrel. Hitters will be put through a max strength test on both hands, shedding light on hand strength and potential power and bat control down the road. |
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Upcoming Events
SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
Birmingham Preseason ID | January 3rd, 2024 | P360 Performance Sports (Pelham, AL) |
Huntsville Preseason ID | January 4th, 2024 | Clutch Performance (Huntsville, AL) |
North Alabama Preseason All-State | January 6th, 2024 | Hartselle HS Indoor (Hartselle, AL) |
South Alabama Preseason All-State | January 7th, 2024 | Saraland HS (Saraland, AL) |
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