NorCal Top Prospect Game: Statistical Analysis
October 15, 2019
KENTFIELD, CA - The Northern California Top Prospect Game took place on Sunday October 13th at College of Marin, with talented players from all four current grad classes in attendance. The players participated in a pro-style workout before taking the field for game play. Each position player had three plate appearances in the games, with pitchers facing 4-6 batters in their outings.
There were some state-ranked players in attendance and some others opened our eyes to the point that they will be in strong consideration for the next ranking of their graduation class. We will breakdown the event with multiple posts during the coming week as yesterday we highlighted the early standouts and today we break down the Statistical Leaders.
Top 60-yd Times:
Players were able to run a full, laser-timed 60 yard dash in the workout from a base-stealing start position. The top 60 yard dash times are below.
Top Exit Velocity:
Offensive players took live BP on the field allowing scouts to see the ball fly off the bat. Prior to BP, players worked off a tee with a radar gun reading the exit speed of the ball off the bat. The top exit velocities are below.
Top Positional Velocity - Infielders:
Infielders took ground balls at SS where they were able to show off their arm strength for scouts to see carry, accuracy, and arm strength. Below are the top recorded arm strength numbers from the event.
Top Positional Velocity - Outfielders:
All outfielders took ground balls from RF with throws to 3rd base and home plate to show off their arm strength for scouts to see carry, accuracy, and arm strength. Below are the top recorded arm strength numbers from the event.
Top Positional Velocity - Catchers:
Catchers showed off their footwork, receiving and catch and throw skills with pop times to 2nd base, block and recover drills and bunt recovery drills. Below are the top recorded arm strength numbers from the event.
Top Catcher Pop Times:
Top Max FB Velocity:
Pitchers faced up to six batters in game situations showing their full repertoire of pitches. Below are the top velocity from each pitch during the event.