Prep Baseball Report

Rankings Spotlight: Garrett Byrd


Zach Boraski
North Carolina Assistant Scouting Director

Rankings Spotlight: Garrett Byrd




Scouting Report

1/27/24

Garrett Byrd, North Lenoir High (NC), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP Potential dual prospect with arm strength present behind the plate and on the mound. Power potential with the bat
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Broad shoulders. Strength present. Strong lower half
Delivery: 1st base side. Slight side saddle. Easy turn and kick ot the belt. Level, in-line and online with a square foot strike. Athletic finish
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. Natural scapular load. Quick arm through a h-3/4 slot
FB: Occasional ride with heavy run out of the hand
SL: Late with 10/4 tilt. At times explosive. Potential out pitch
CH: At time firm. Heavy run. Solid feel

1/27/24

Garrett Byrd, North Lenoir High (NC), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP Potential dual prospect with arm strength present behind the plate and on the mound. Power potential with the bat
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Broad shoulders. Strength present. Strong lower half
Hit: RHH. Wide with a rock back and leg kick load. High hands settle into slot. Aggressive stride. Direct path. Works for extension. Powerful at contact. Advanced strength and bat speed.
Power: Good barrel feel. Ball jumps off the barrel
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Short, quick exchange and release. Short path. Good direction
Defense: 2.07-2.14 pop times. Solid bend in the hips. Showed ability to move laterally