On Saturday October 27^th, Prep Baseball Report ran an open prospect ID at North Carolina A&T’s War Memorial Stadium in Greensboro, NC.  The field was in excellent shape considering the remnants of Hurricane Michael, that made landfall near Texas, from the Gulf, tracked through the Triad area on Friday, dumping over 12 hours of rain.  The Aggie staff and players had the field ready to go for the workout, allowing close to twenty players from across North Carolina workout, update their statistics and video, and receive an evaluation from PBR’s trusted scouting staff.

The laser timed 60 may have been the only aspect of the day affected by all of the rain from the day prior, run on a slightly soft track.  Position players continued their day after the sixty, with an extensive offensive and defensive workout.  PBR Scouts were able to assemble evaluations and updated statistics on each player in attendance. 

Pitchers concluded the day, throwing a controlled bullpen.  Velocity was taken on each pitch and PBR scouts were able to asses a current and future projection on each arm.

Four primary catchers went through the complete workout at War Memorial Stadium.  Each flashed a tool that could provide an opportunity at the next level.  Each catcher produced a pop time of at least 2.10 with a top pop time of 1.93 coming out of the group.  Along with the complete evaluation and a look at the player's statistics, player videos are hosted on the PBR Player Profile pages.

By The Numbers:
+ 19 players took part in the Greensboro Prospect ID
+ 10 worked out on the mound with 4 of those as pitcher only’s
+ 91 mph was the top fastball on the day
+ 80 mph was the median fastball for the workout
+ 4 catchers recorded pop times with the top time at 1.93.  Every catcher was below 2.15 at some point
+ 90 mph was the top Exit Velocity with 82 mph as the median exit recorded.
+ 85 mph from the OF by Brendan Bagwell was the top positional velocity

CLICK HERE to view the complete roster and statistics for every player from the Greensboro Prospect ID

 

 

Catcher Analysis

 

Brendan Bagwell C / RHP / South Mecklenburg, NC / 2020 6-foot, 185-pound average build.  Offensively he works from the right side using a tall, balanced setup.  Small leg kick during his load with a medium stride.  Barrel works level through the zone, looking to get extension out front.  Feel for the barrel, working mostly middle to his pull side with a line drive approach.  Average bat speed with some strength in his swing.  Exit velocity recorded at 85 mph.  Plays through balls in the outfield with fluid feet and average hands.  Long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Some carry to his throws with his outfield velocity peaking at 85 mph.  Impressed behind the plate with pop times at 1.93-2.03.  Shows some athleticism behind the plate with fluid feet, short arm action and accurate arm with carry.  Positional velocity topped at 80 mph form behind the plate.  Recorded a 7.51 in the 60-yard dash on a slow track.   Strike thrower on the mound.  Uses a short step to the side form the windup with his knee working just above the belt during his leg lift.  In line to the plate getting extension out front.  Long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Fastball in the zone at 81-83 mph.  Curveball has depth with 11/5 shape at 70-71 mph.  Changeup has fade at 75-76 mph.  Maintains fastball arm speed on both secondary pitches with ability to throw them for strikes.

 

 

Hank Dodson C / Northern Guilford, NC / 2020 5-foot-10, 180-pound strong build.  Hits from the right side using a balanced setup.  Smooth load with a leg kick.  Gets his lower half through the ball generating above average bat speed.  Looks to drive the ball working mostly middle to his pull side.  Strength in his swing with some feel for the barrel.  Exit velocity recorded at 90 mph.  Recorded pop times behind the plate at 2.10-2.29.  Uses a short arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm with positional velocity peaking at 71 mph.  Recorded a 7.92 in the 60-yard dash on a wet surface.

 

 

Luke Johnson C / 2B / Southwest Guilford, NC / 2021 5-foot-9, 150-pound average build.  Hits from the right side using a balanced setup.  Works back during his load, using a short stride.  Quick barrel, keeping it in the zone.  Feel for the barrel using a line drive, gap to gap approach.  Exit velocity recorded at 82 mph.  Shows athleticism behind the plate with fluid feet.  Short arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm with pop times at 2.00-2.16.  Positional velocity peaked at 71 mph.  Plays through balls on the infield with an accurate arm across the diamond at 75 mph.  Recorded a 7.42 in the 60-yard dash on a soft track.

 

 

Ethan Martin C / 1B / Northwest Guilford, NC / 2020 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic build.  Offensively he works from the left side using an open setup.  Works smooth back during his load maintaining a quiet barrel.  Uses a small leg kick getting his lower half through the ball. Balanced swing with average bat speed.  Feel for the barrel working mostly middle to his pull side with a line drive approach.  Exit velocity recorded at 77 mph.  Fluid feet from behind the plate with momentum through his throws.  Short arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Pop times recorded at 2.00-2.12 with his positional velocity peaking at 74 mph.  Recorded a 7.77 in the 60-yard dash on a slow surface.