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.

Five primary pitchers worked out in the controlled bullpen.  Several arms showed the ability to mix within the zone.  2019 RHP Brett Banks flashed premium stuff, bumping 91.  Below, with the pitchers, two primary outfielders are profiled as well.  Each player has a full evaluation, with statistics, along with a link to their PBR video.

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

 

 

Pitcher Analysis

 

 

Outfielder Analysis

 

Luke Craig OF / LHP / Southern Lee , NC / 2020 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic, projectable build.  Hits from the left side using a balanced setup.  Smooth back during his load with a short stride.  Fluid, loose, balanced swing.  Feel for the barrel, keeping it in the zone.  Works mostly to his pull side with a line drive approach.  Exit velocity recorded at 83 mph.  Athletically plays through balls in the outfield with fluid feet and average hands.  Clean exchanges with a long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm that peaked at 79 mph.  Recorded a 7.49 in the 60-yard dash on a slow track. On the mound works with a quick tempo to his delivery.  Short step to the side with a compact leg lift, working slightly across his body to the plate.  Arm reaches back after break, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Fastball has arm side run at 76-78 mph.  Feel for his breaking ball with 1/7 tilt at 65-68 mph.  Flashed at tighter breaking ball at 73 mph.  Showed a changeup with near fastball arm speed at 69 mph.  Strike thrower with feel for his breaking ball.

 

 

Ethan Watson OF / RHP / Hibriten , NC / 2020 6-foot- 135-pound lanky build.  Offensively he works from the left side with a wide, balanced setup.  Works back during his load, using a short stride.  Looks to stay gap to gap with his barrel working level through the zone.  Feel for the barrel at times with average bat speed.  Exit velocity recorded at 82 mph.  Athletically plays through balls in the outfield with fluid feet and average hands.  Long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm with some carry to his throws topping at 82 mph.  Recorded a 7.07 in the 60-yard dash on a wet track. On the mound works in line to the plate with a long arm action, throwing from an over the top slot.  Some head tilt to the first base side.  Strike thrower with downhill angle on his fastball at 78-81 mph.  Feel for his curveball with 12/6 break at 66-68 mph.