Prep Baseball Report has quickly become the most trusted independent scouting source in the Carolina’s and across the country. The ProCase continues to bring in some of the top draft prospects in the area and allow pro-scouts to get an early look before their high school seasons begin. 

The SC/NC ProCase took place on Sunday February 7th at Body Shop Baseball in Lexington, SC. The event was moved indoors due to the projected weather forecast for the morning. Pitchers started the day throwing a controlled bullpen with Trackman gathering data on each arm. Hitters then took BP in a spacious box cage allowing evaluators to see the ball fly with Trackman recording ball off the bat data. Following BP, catchers arm strength was measured with the radar gun while also allowing evaluators to see their footwork, exchange and release. Infielders took ground balls showing off their hands, rhythm, and footwork. Outfielders finished the day working through ground balls and being able to throw into one of the cages measuring their arm strength. 

As we begin our breakdown of the players in attendance, we will take a look at their statistical performances.  Each player in attendance has been graded out by PBR scouts as a potential draft follow for their senior year, and moving into their college years if they choose to attend school.

SC/NC ProCase By The Numbers

• 24 players attended the event
• 4 guys had a Trackman exit velocity of 101 mph or higher
• 96,8 mph was the median Trackman exit velocity
• 386’ was the longest ball hit
• 4 infield arms topped at 88 mph or higher
• 4 outfield arms reached 91 mph or higher
• 92 mph was the top fastball
• 3 pitchers touched 91 mph or higher
• 2629 rpm was the top fastball spin
• 2749 rpm was the top breaking ball spin

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Statistical Leaders

TRACKMAN MAX EXIT VELOCITY (BP)

During BP, TrackMan tracked ball flight off the bat.  One element TrackMan is able to produce is the exit velocity.  Below are the top Exit Velocities produced during live BP.

 

TRACKMAN MAX DISTANCE (BP)

During BP, TrackMan tracked ball flight off the bat.  One element TrackMan is able to produce is the distance each hit travels, if in fair territory.  Below are the top max distances produced during live BP.

 

POSITIONAL VELOCITY – INFIELDERS

Infielders were able to take ground balls in an open area with space to show their footwork, hands and arm strength. Coaches are working to evaluate rhythm, footwork, hands, exchanges, arm action, accuracy, and carry.  To measure arm strength PBR Scouts utilize a radar gun.  Below are the top posted positional velocities from the day.

POSITIONAL VELOCITY – OUTFIELDERS

Outfielders worked through ground balls in an open area with space to catch, exchange and show their arm strength. Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength. Scouts are also working to see exchange, arm path, carry, and accuracy.

POSITIONAL VELOCITY - CATCHERS

Catchers worked from a crouch position simulating throws to second base allowing evaluators to measure their arm strength, accuracy, carry, footwork, and exchanges. 

 

TRACKMAN INFO - PITCHER BULLPENS

Pitchers threw in a controlled bullpen.  Each arm threw 15-20 pitches, showcasing their complete arsenal.  Velocity and spin rate information was gathered off of the TrackMan.  TrackMan analytics are the official analytics and the velocities below were captured by TrackMan.

MAX FASTBALL VELOCITY

 

MAX FASTBALL SPIN RATE

 

MAX CURVEBALL SPIN RATE