Prep Baseball Report

PBR Scout Day: Ultimate Performance & Queen City Prospect ID - Statistical Breakdown


Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting

Prep Baseball Report of North Carolina began its summer event schedule by running a PBR Scout Day with Ultimate Performance at their beautiful facility in Matthews, NC.  The indoor facility allowed the players attending the showcase to run a full 40, on a laser timer, throw from their defensive positions and hit in a 60’ x 80’ cage so evaluators could see the ball fly.  Along with the players from the Ultimate Performance program, PBR ran an open ID event, the Queen City Pre-Summer Prospect ID. 

A total of 33 players participated in the scout day.  Each player will receive a full evaluation and video from PBR.  The evaluation is written by a PBR Scout that was on hand, with each evaluator having multiple years as a Division I Recruiting Coordinator.  The evaluations will be released in the coming week.  Videos have been loaded directly to the player profiles and can be seen by subscribers, by clicking on the player’s name in the event roster, or below in the breakdown of statistics. 

Notes from the Ultimate Performance / Queen City Scout Day:
+ 33 Players updated their PBR Profiles
+ 15 Players worked out on the infield
+ 5 infielders’ arms measured at 80 mph or better across the diamond
+ 8 Players worked out in the outfield
+ 5 outfielders threw better than 79 mph from their position
+ 5 catchers threw with 3 recording POP times of 2.10 or better
+ 4 hitters had exit velocities of 90 mph or better off the barrel.  12 recorded 85 mph or better
+ Each position player ran a full 40, nine under 5.10.
+ 14 pitchers threw with 4 recording a fastball of 83 or better.  One up to 86

CLICK HERE to view the complete roster from the Scout Day with Ultimate Performance

CLICK HERE to view the complete roster from the Queen City Pre-Summer Prospect ID

CLICK HERE to view the complete statistical breakdown from all players in attenadance.

Ultimate Performance & Queen City ID – Top Statistical Performers

TOP 40 YARD DASH TIMES
27 players in attendance ran the 40 on a turf course, laser timed by PBR Scouts.  12 of the 27 turned in times under 5.15, with 4 players breaking the 5.00 second barrier.   
Name State School Class Pos 40 Yard Dash
Cole Williams NC Myers Park HS 2020 OF 4.81
Sam Kagan NC Providence HS 2019 OF 4.98
Tanner Sweatt NC Porter Ridge HS 2020 OF 4.98
Chet Sikes NC Wesleyan Christian Academy 2020 C 4.99
Matthew McCowan NC East Lincoln HS 2021 SS 5.03

 

 

TOP Positional Velocity: Infielders
7 of 16 infielders showed arm strength of 75 mph across the diamond or better.  Each infielder was able to field a ground ball from a modified shortstop, or first base position, gather and make a full length throw, working to show accuracy and carry. 
Name State School Class Pos INF Velocity
JD Yakubinis NC Providence HS 2019 SS 87
Matt Hayek NC Charlotte Catholic 2020 1B 83
Gage Smith NC Lake Norman HS 2019 3B 81
Jackson Herring NC Weddington HS 2019 SS 81
Vance Barnhill NC Providence HS 2021 3B 81

 

 

TOP Positional Velocity: Outfielders
9 outfielders were able to field a ground ball and make a throw of approximately 150 feet, showcasing accuracy and carry from their position.  4 of 9 carried 80 mph or better out of the hand.
Name State School Class Pos OF Velocity
Sam Kagan NC Providence HS 2019 OF 85
Cole Williams NC Myers Park HS 2020 OF 80
Adrian Santiago NC Charlotte Catholic 2019 OF 80
Lucas Olsen NC Marvin Ridge HS 2020 OF 80
Tanner Sweatt NC Porter Ridge HS 2020 OF 78

 

 

TOP Catcher pop times
A small, but impressive, group of catchers worked out during the event.  4 catchers produced pop times under 2.15.  Chet Sikes carried 78 mph out of the crouch while showing accuracy with pop times topping at 1.94.
Name State School Class Pos Pop Times
Chet Sikes NC Wesleyan Christian Academy 2020 C 1.94
Nathan Nygaard NC Sun Valley HS 2020 C 2.03
Benjamin Walton NC Covenant Day School 2020 C 2.10

 

 

TOP Exit Velocity (Offensive)
Players rotated through offensive stations that allowed them to get their swings ready for the live cage.  One station tested the swing's exit velocity off of a tee.  18 of 26 hitters registered an exit velocity above 80 mph with 12 above 85, and 4 above 90.
Name State School Class Pos Exit Velocity
Chet Sikes NC Wesleyan Christian Academy 2020 C 92
Gage Smith NC Lake Norman HS 2019 3B 92
Nolan Cochran NC South Point HS 2020 1B 91
Connor Smith NC Porter Ridge HS 2020 1B 90
Adrian Santiago NC Charlotte Catholic 2019 OF 89
Matt Hayek NC Charlotte Catholic 2020 RHP/1B 89

 

 

TOP Fastball Velocity
14 pitchers threw controlled bullpens as part of the workout.  Pitchers were able to showcase stuff and command for PBR Scouts.  6 arms worked above 80 mph with several younger players showcasing room to their ceiling.
Name State School Class Pos Top FB
Luke Barrow
NC
Wesleyan Christian Academy
2020
RHP
86
JD Lewis
NC
Parkwood HS
2020
RHP
84
Cooper McKeehan
NC
Weddington HS
2019
LHP
83
Owen Tappy
NC
Providence Day School
2019
RHP
83
Sam Kagan
NC
Providence HS
2019
OF/RHP
81
Vance Barnhill NC Providence HS 2021 RHP 81