Fungo Cadet Scout Day: Statistical Breakdown
August 31, 2021
On Sunday August 29th PBR of North Carolina was on hand for a Scout Day with Fungo Cadet. The event featured 14 players from the 2023-2025 grad classes.
The day started with the catcher going through his defensive evaluation making throws to second base. Pitchers followed by throwing a controlled bullpen of 15-20 pitches with Trackman gathering ball flight data. Position players started their day running a laser timed 60 followed by batting practice on the field with Trackman gathering ball flight data. The day concluded with infielders and outfielders going through a defensive evaluation.
Below we take a look at some of the numbers recorded throughout the day. Click Here for the full roster and stats
By the Numbers
- 7.47 was the top laser timed 60
- 69 mph was the top infield velocity
- 72 mph was the top outfield arm
- 86 mph was the top exit velocity
- 6 hitters had an exit velocity of 80 mph or better
- 315ft was the longest ball hit
- 76.50 mph was the top fastball
- 2153 rpm was the top fastball spin
- 2276 rpm was the top curveball spin
Statistical Analysis
THE 60 YARD DASH
Players ran a laser timed 60 yard dash to start the day. The 60 was ran on a natural surface.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Tyler Cheeseman | NC | Wake Forest | 2023 | SS | 7.47 |
2 | Josiah Morris | NC | South Granville | 2024 | OF | 7.50 |
3 | Joshua Shepherd | NC | Ravenscroft | 2024 | RHP | 7.59 |
4 | Ryan Bachiochi | NC | Heritage | 2025 | OF | 7.84 |
5 | Kain McCargo | NC | East Wake | 2024 | OF | 7.98 |
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.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Aden Kruse | NC | Heritage | 2023 | 3B | 76.5 mph |
2 | Victor Nicholson | NC | South Garner | 2024 | LHP | 75.3 mph |
3 | Cody Hoelzle | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | OF | 73.9 mph |
4 | Joshua Shepherd | NC | Ravenscroft | 2024 | RHP | 72.0 mph |
5 | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 71.6 mph |
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.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (max) |
1 | Nicholas Credle | NC | CE Jordan | 2023 | 1B | 315 ft |
2 | Aden Kruse | NC | Heritage | 2023 | 3B | 305 ft |
3 | Tyler Cheeseman | NC | Wake Forest | 2023 | SS | 280 ft |
4 | Cody Hoelzle | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | OF | 272 ft |
5 | Joshua Shepherd | NC | Ravenscroft | 2024 | RHP | 266 ft |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – INFIELDERS
Infielders were able to workout at shortstop throwing across the infield, or from 1B throwing to 2B and 3B in the pro-style workout. 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.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Aden Kruse | NC | Heritage | 2023 | 3B | 69 |
2 | Tyler Cheeseman | NC | Wake Forest | 2023 | SS | 68 |
^ | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 68 |
3 | Joshua Shepherd | NC | Ravenscroft | 2024 | RHP | 66 |
4 | Aiden Wise | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | 2B | 65 |
^ | Cody Hoelzle | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | OF | 65 |
5 | Kain McCargo | NC | East Wake | 2024 | OF | 64 |
^ | Nicholas Credle | NC | CE Jordan | 2023 | 1B | 64 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – OUTFIELDERS
Outfielders worked out from right field, making throws to the plate. Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength. Scouts are also working to see exchange, arm path, carry, and accuracy.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 72 |
2 | Victor Nicholson | NC | South Garner | 2024 | LHP | 70 |
3 | Cody Hoelzle | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | OF | 67 |
4 | Kain McCargo | NC | East Wake | 2024 | OF | 66 |
^ | Josiah Morris | NC | South Granville | 2024 | OF | 66 |
5 | Ryan Bachiochi | NC | Heritage | 2025 | OF | 64 |
CATCHER POP TIMES & POSITIONAL VELOCITY
In the pro-style workout, catchers workout from behind home plate, making multiple throws to 2B, simulating a stolen base attempt. Scouts again are looking for a quick, clean transition to the release as well as carry and accuracy on the throw. For catchers, evaluators will put a stopwatch on the “pop time” or the time the ball hits their glove to the time the ball hits the MIF’s glove at 2B. Coaches can also time the transition from when the ball hits the catchers glove to when he is able to release his throw. PBR scouts add the radar gun to put a number on the arm strength out of the crouched position.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Chase Mitchell | NC | Heritage | 2025 | 2B | 60 |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Chase Mitchell | NC | Heritage | 2025 | 2B | 2.60-2.71 |
TRACKMAN INFO - PITCHER BULLPENS
Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen showcasing their full arsenal of pitches. 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
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Aden Kruse | NC | Heritage | 2023 | 3B | 76.5 mph |
2 | Victor Nicholson | NC | South Garner | 2024 | LHP | 75.3 mph |
3 | Cody Hoelzle | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | OF | 73.9 mph |
4 | Joshua Shepherd | NC | Ravenscroft | 2024 | RHP | 72.0 mph |
5 | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 71.6 mph |
Max Fastball Spin Rate
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Ryan Bachiochi | NC | Heritage | 2025 | OF | 2153 rpm |
2 | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 2085 rpm |
3 | Victor Nicholson | NC | South Garner | 2024 | LHP | 2020 rpm |
4 | Cody Hoelzle | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | OF | 2019 rpm |
5 | Aden Kruse | NC | Heritage | 2023 | 3B | 1950 rpm |
Max Curveball Spin Rate
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Aiden Wise | NC | Rolesville | 2024 | 2B | 2276 rpm |
2 | Victor Nicholson | NC | South Garner | 2024 | LHP | 1992 rpm |
3 | Ryan Bachiochi | NC | Heritage | 2025 | OF | 1991 rpm |
4 | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 1974 rpm |
5 | Kain McCargo | NC | East Wake | 2024 | OF | 1950 rpm |
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