NC Prospect ID Statistical Analysis
May 29, 2019
PBR opened its summer evaluations with an open prospect event at the beautiful Ultimate Performance complex in Matthews, NC on Thursday May 23rd. Close to 40 players took part in the open pro-style workout with PBR scouts on hand to evaluate players and record their stats while going through the workout.
The event featured players as part of the open North Carolina Prospect ID and the PBR Scout Day with Ultimate Performance. Today we break down the statistics gathered from the event, looking at the top performers in each category. To see the full list of statistics gathered during the workout, for every player in attendance, CLICK HERE (NC Prospect ID) and HERE (Ultimate Performance Scout Day).
NC Prospect ID / PBR Scout Day - Statistical Analysis
Top Max FB
Fifteen arms threw controlled bullpens for the PBR staff. Each player was able to work through their normal sequencing while showcasing their command and stuff. Below are the top fastballs from the event.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 86 mph |
2 | Myles McGovern | NC | Lake Norman | 2020 | LHP | 85 mph |
3 | Jared Ryan | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | RHP | 84 mph |
4 | Brycen Turcotte | NC | Bandys | 2020 | LHP | 83 mph |
5 | Jake Wagoner | NC | Northern Guilford | 2020 | RHP | 82 mph |
^ | Davis Hall | NC | Hickory | 2021 | RHP | 82 mph |
Top Exit Velocity
Offensive players worked through several stations before taking live BP in an open tunnel that allowed scouts to see the ball fly. At the exit velocity station, 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.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | John Newton | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | OF | 96 |
2 | Judd Utermark | NC | Charlotte Christian | 2022 | 3B | 93 |
3 | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 92 |
4 | Colin Scoggins | NC | Northern Durham | 2021 | 3B | 89 |
^ | Jeremiah McLemore | NC | Freedom Christian | 2023 | 3B | 89 |
5 | Tyler Monaco | NC | South Mecklenburg | 2020 | C | 87 |
^ | Landon Leonard | NC | Bandy's | 2020 | LHP | 87 |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | Michael Bruno | NC | Charlotte Catholic | 2021 | C | 88 |
^ | Brenham Daniell | NC | Covenant Day | 2020 | 3B | 88 |
Top Positional Velocity - Infielders
The size and space of the Ultimate Performance facility allows infielders to simulate a live ground ball and a throw across the field. Batted balls traveled approximately 100 feet where the infielders were able to transition the baseball into a 100 foot throw, allowing scouts to see carry, accuracy, and arm strength. Below are the top recorded arm strength numbers from the event.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | John Newton | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | OF | 88 |
2 | Judd Utermark | NC | Charlotte Christian | 2022 | 3B | 84 |
3 | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 82 |
^ | Jared Ryan | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | RHP | 82 |
4 | Michael Crayton | NC | West Stanly | 2021 | RHP | 80 |
5 | Tyler Shytle | NC | Oak Grove | 2022 | 2B | 79 |
Top Positional Velocity - Outfielders
Outfielders were able to take batted balls from a fungo, working through their catch and exchange to a 150 foot throw. The distance of the throw allowed scouts to evaluate arm strength, carry, and accuracy. Below are the top recorded radar readings from the outfielders positional work.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | John Newton | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | OF | 91 |
2 | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 88 |
3 | Davis Hall | NC | Hickory | 2021 | RHP | 86 |
4 | Ben Buchman | NC | East Chapel Hill | 2021 | OF | 85 |
^ | Kayden Crawford | NC | Hoggard | 2021 | OF | 85 |
5 | Landon Leonard | NC | Bandy's | 2020 | LHP | 84 |
Top Catcher POP Times
Catchers were able to throw to a full distance 2B with infielders simulating a catch and tag. The catchers pop time reading has scouts start their stop watch when the ball hits the catchers glove and stop the watch when the ball hits the middle infielders glove, over the 2B bag. Below are the top catcher pop times from the event.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Ben Buchman | NC | East Chapel Hill | 2021 | OF | 1.97-2.19 |
2 | Tyler Monaco | NC | South Mecklenburg | 2020 | C | 2.07-2.21 |
3 | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 2.18-2.40 |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Michael Bruno | NC | Charlotte Catholic | 2021 | C | 2.00-2.11 |
Top 30 Yard Dash Time
Players were able to run a full, laser timed 30 yard dash in the workout. Listed as home-to-first in the statistical database, these players started from a base stealing start. The top 30 yard dash times are below.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | H-1st |
1 | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 3.82 |
2 | Andres Quiles-Crespo | NC | Grays Creek | 2021 | SS | 3.91 |
^ | John Newton | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | OF | 3.91 |
3 | Kayden Crawford | NC | Hoggard | 2021 | OF | 3.94 |
4 | Ben Buchman | NC | East Chapel Hill | 2021 | OF | 4.00 |
5 | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 4.02 |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | H-1st |
1 | Brenham Daniell | NC | Covenant Day | 2020 | 3B | 3.99 |
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