The Best of 2020: No. 6 Most Viewed Profile
January 8, 2021
PBR continues to be a go-to source of information for college coaches and pro scouts. With advanced analytics and video on a players profile page, it allows them to get a feel for a prospects ability and track their progress. In an unprecedented year where college coaches were not allowed on the road to recruit PBR was a valuable resource for them to keep recruiting. There were over 10 million player profile views during 2020 on the PBR site. We will begin to highlight the the top ten most viewed player profiles in the state of North Carolina.
NO. 6 Philip Abner
MOST VIEWED PROFILES OF 2020
Philip Abner has the 6th most viewed profile of 2020 in North Carolina. He is a Florida commit who has performed well in the big events and is a name that's known across the country. His fastball sits in the low 90s and gets swings and misses. He ranks as the 3rd best left hand pitcher in the country and could be a high draft pick in 2021.
Scouting Report
UF commit. Strong and athletic frame at 6-foot, 170 pounds. Loose arm action from the ¾ arm slot from the left side. Fastball sitting 90-92 with life, slider with tight spin and late break sitting 76-77, commands the strike zone with both pitches. Smooth rhythm with easy effort while staying in line to home on delivery. In 3 innings had 8 k’s.
Average frame with strength and looseness present. Athletic delivery, stable over the rubber with a simple setup and rocker step. Slight coil at balance, landing just closed on his line, square with the foot. Long arm action, loose, and quick. High-3/4 release. Falls to the 3B side on release. Fastball at 86-88, touched 89 in the first, settling at 85-87 in his 3rd inning. Short, tight breaking ball at 73-76. Good feel for his offspeed. Fastball control was a bit erratic, but getting chase when elevated.