PBR was on hand at High Point Christian Academy's home field to run a Scout Day for the Gate City Titans.  The Titans had over 30 players in attendance, representing NC, VA, and WV on their roster, with a majority of players hailing from the Triad Region of NC.  Players went through a full pro-style workout with pitchers throwing controlled bullpens. 

The pro-style workout started with a laser timed 60, followed by an offensive and defensive workout for the position players.  TrackMan was used during the live BP to gather ball-flight information on each hitter.  After the position player workout, pitchers threw a controlled bullpen, again with TrackMan gathering ball-flight info out of the hand. 

Below we highlight some pitchers who stood out during the Gate City Titans Scout Day. 

CLICK HERE to see the full roster and stats from the Gate City Titans Scout Day.

 

Quick Hitters-Position Players

 

Adam Blevins (RHP, East Forsyth HS, 2021) -- 5-foot-9, 145 pounds.  Coiled and closed with a rotational delivery through release.  Strike thrower.  Showed feel for all three pitches.  Spun the ball well with a max 2156rpm on the fastball, reaching 80.  Slider spun up to 2110rpm.

Hunter Greear (RHP, Northwest Guilford HS, 2023) -- Athletic and strong in a 6-foot, 180 pound frame.  Medium arm swing to an over-the-top slot.  Average arm speed.  High spin metrics.   Fastball with an average spin rate of 2341rpm at 79, but lacking elite induced vertical break with a 12:00 spin tilt.  Breaking ball spun up to 2307rpm with 17 inches of horizontal break and a 10/4 tilt at 65.  Late, hard action on the breaking ball.

Conner Hale (RHP, Ledford HS, 2023) -- 5-foot-11, 145 pounds.  Raw.  Above average arm speed.  Short arm swing working to load the scapular.  High-3/4 slot.  Fastball peaked at 76.  Downer breaking ball, thrown with solid arm speed.

Paxton Tucker (RHP, Magna Vista HS (VA), 2022) -- Athletic 6-foot-1, 167 pounds.  Plunging arm action out of the glove with a slight hook in the hand.  Long arm swing works to be on time with an over-the-top slot.  Fastball up to 83 with a spin rate of 2034rpm.  Cutter and slider have similar metrics and break.  Both thrown with intent and feel.

Thomas Franks (LHP, Bethany Community School, 2022) -- 5-foot-9, 134 pounds.  Loose with a strong arm swing loading the scapular with ease.  High-3/4 slot.  Above average arm speed.  Fastball flooded the zone at 73.  Good feel for cutter, curveball, and change-up.  Late action to the breaking ball.  Change-up has solid arm speed and deception with arm side run.