Preseason All-State South: Infielders Preview
January 19, 2023
The 2023 winter showcase season is upon us with the Preseason All-State South taking off this Sunday in the Charlotte suburb of Waxhaw, NC. The Preseason All-State South will feature approximately 40 players from the state, going through a full workout with PBR Scouts. Each player will update their stats, analytics, and video, showcasing their gains from the off-season, as they continue to get ready for the spring.
As we enter the 5th year of the Preseason All-State event in North Carolina it is obvious this event has become a must-see for college coaches and pro scouts. While most schools are not allowed on the road yet, per NCAA rules, they are able to follow each event, seeing trusted stats and video as the events conclude. From the past 4 years, PBR of North Carolina has seen 189 player commit to play college baseball. With the rosters being built for the 4 Preseason All-State events in 2023, that number is only going to continue to climb.
2023 Preseason All-State Events
PAS South | The Athletic Barn | Waxhaw, NC | JAN 22nd
PAS West | Athlete's Lab | Maiden, NC | JAN 29th
PAS East | Next Level Training | Greenville, NC | FEB 4th
PAS Central | Diamond Xtreme | Kernersville, NC | FEB 11th
Preseason All-State South Preview: infielders
*Click Here to see the full Roster for Sunday's Big Event.
This Sunday kicks off 4 weeks of Preseason All-State events. While we are still early in the preseason, but players are beginning to ramp up their workouts as scrimmages and game play is less than 1 month away for most high school players in the state. The infielders in attendance at The Athletic Barn this Sunday will be able to take ground balls on a modified infield, showcasing their rhythm, hands, footwork, arm action, arm strength, and accuracy. Players will also go through some athletic testing with Swift Athletics recording run times and jumping measurements. All hitters will go through a warm-up prior to taking a live BP in an opened cage area, allowing TrackMan and Blast to record pre-contact and post-contact data.
Below are four players scheduled to throw bullpens at the PAS South. Each has attended a past for PBR Scouts with video below. Click on their names to see their full PBR Profile with stats and advanced analytics.
Brett Cassell
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Cox MillState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star Carolina 17U Scout
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(8/3/22)
Meridian Leffew
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Gaston ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star National Black
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Height: 6-2Weight: 187lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(7/26/22)
Austin Winkler
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Marvin RidgeState: NC
- Summer Team: Team Carolina
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Height: 5-8Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(6/4/22)
Sam Zalinsky
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: WeddingtonState: NC
- Summer Team: Megastars
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Height: 5-10Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(11/5/22)
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