SBA Workout: Quick Hitters - Pitchers
December 15, 2020
PBR was on hand for the SBA workout at Noel Williams Park in Monroe, NC on December 5th. Sixty-six players went through the pro-style workout with different measurements being recorded.
The day started with pitchers throwing bullpens, followed by position players running the 60-yard sprint, getting exit velocities recorded during cage front toss, on field batting practice, and players getting their arm velocities tested from right field and the shortstop position. It was a cool and breezy fall afternoon with damp field conditions from heavy rain the night before. Even with the conditions there were still some solid numbers posted throughout the workout.
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Quick Hitters-PItchers
Conner Barozzino, RHP, , Hickory Grove HS, 2024 - Athleticism is present in a 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame. Easy effort to the delivery with a loose arm working through a ¾ slot. Attacked the zone with his fastball at 81-82 mph. Fastball has run and ride through the zone. Showed feel for his breaking ball at 67-68 mph (2300-2500 rpm). Flashed a changeup with arm side run at 75 mph. Athleticism and looseness suggest jumps are coming in the future.
Talor Grubbs, MIF/RHP, Southeast Guilford HS, 2022 - Attacked the strike zone with his fastball at 83-86 mph. Clean arm stroke with a high ¾ release. Strength and athleticism are present. Created arm side run with his changeup at 78 mph. Breaking ball has potential with 11/5 shape at 70-72 mph.
Jason Johnson, INF/RHP, Gaston Day, 2023 - Easy, athletic delivery with a quick arm. Filled the zone up with his fastball at 78-80 mph. Breaking ball is tight with sharp break at 67-70 mph. Changeup worked at 64-67 mph with arm side run. 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame has room to add strength.
Carson Morton, RHP, West Stanly HS, 2023 - Strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Fastball has heavy run working in the strike zone at 84-85 mph (2300 rpm). Breaking ball is sharp at 72-75 mph (2400 rpm). Changeup has arm side run at 78-79 mph. Showed feel for both of his secondary pitches.
James Salicco, RHP, Cuthbertson HS, 2022 - Long, loose arm action with a high ¾ release. Worked in the zone with his fastball at 82-83 mph. Flashed a tight breaking ball at 73-76 mph (2300 rpm). Arm has quickness with projection in a 6-foot-3, 165-pound frame.
Jordan Santos, RHP, Hickory Grove HS, 2022 - Strength present in a 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame. Loose arm action with a high ¾ release. Attacked the strike zone with his fastball at 81-84 mph. Fastball has arm side run. Has feel for his breaking ball at 65-66 mph (2300 rpm). Flashed a changeup with fade at 66-68 mph.
Cole Smith, RHP, North Stanly HS, 2023 - Quick arm with a ¾ slot. Fastball has ride through the zone at 79-80 mph (2400 rpm). Slider has tight break with across action at 68 mph (2300 rpm). Flashed a curveball with more depth at 62 mph. Showed feel for his changeup at 74-75 mph. Athletic frame with room to add strength at 6-foot-2, 140-pounds.
Raleigh Walker, RHP, Myers Park HS, 2022 - 6-foot-3, 180-pound build. Fastball has down angle at 80-81 mph. Showed an above average changeup with sinking action at 75-76 mph. Curveball has sharp break with 11/5 tilt at 69-72 mph (2200-2300 rpm). Filled the strike zone up with all three pitches.
Chad Harvey, RHP, Mooresville HS, 2022 - Athleticism is present in a 6-foot, 155-pound frame. Loose arm with a high ¾ slot. Fastball has heavy run to his arm side at 84-85 mph (2400 rpm). Curveball has late break at 73-75 mph. Gets sinking action on his changeup at 73-74 mph. Flashed a cutter at 78-79 mph. Has feel for the strike zone with all four of his pitches.