On Sunday January 30th PBR of North Carolina hosted it’s Preseason All State West event at Caromont Health Park in Gastonia, NC. The Preseason All State Events are the top winter events in North Carolina. Each year these events feature some of the top talent from each area of the state. Players ranged from the 2022-2026 grad classes. 

Pitchers and catchers were up first. Catchers were able to go through a full defensive workout, throwing through to 2B.  Pitchers threw controlled bullpens with Trackman collecting ball flight analytics.  Following the pitchers, infielders and outfielders went through a defensive workout, followed by all of the position players taking live BP on the field with Trackman gathering ball flight data. 

Below we begin our breakdown of the players in attendance looking at the top performers in different categories.  Look for more statistics and information to follow in the coming days. 

CLICK HERE for the full roster and stats from the event

By the numbers: Preseason All State West

• 17 players ran a 7.20 or faster laser timed 60
• 6 hitters had an exit velo of 95mph or better
• 7 infield arms at 81mph or higher
• 7 outfield arms at 85mph or higher
• 5 catcher arms topped at 71mph or better
• 2.02 was the top pop time
• 11 fastballs at 82mph or better
• 2452rpm top fastball spin
• 2373rpm 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 an artificial surface.

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.

*One hitter did not have his TrackMan info upload properly into PBR who be 2nd on the list

Ryley Norton, Pinecrest, 2023: 97.6 mph

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

Max Fastball Spin Rate

Max Curveball Spin Rate