Statistical Analysis: Preseason All State West
February 2, 2022
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.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Lucas Whitcomb | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2023 | SS | 6.72 |
2 | Joe Javier | NC | Cox Mill | 2022 | SS | 6.75 |
3 | Caleb White | NC | RS Central | 2023 | OF | 6.77 |
4 | Seth Lumpkin | NC | Northern | 2023 | C | 6.84 |
5 | Hudson Morgan | NC | East Forsyth | 2023 | 2B | 6.85 |
6 | Kyle Moshier | NC | Asheville | 2023 | SS | 6.89 |
7 | Christian Glaze | SC | Legion Collegiate | 2023 | OF | 6.93 |
8 | Daniel Shuta | NC | Myers Park | 2023 | OF | 7.02 |
9 | Tate Allison | NC | Pine Lake Prep | 2023 | OF | 7.04 |
10 | Gavin Blackwood | NC | Highland School of Technological | 2023 | C | 7.05 |
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
Exit Velocity (max)
1
Jake Absher
NC
Hibriten
2023
OF
97.8 mph
2
Ryley Norton
SC
P27 Academy
2024
1B
97.6 mph
3
Jack McGowan
NC
Cox Mill
2022
1B
97.3 mph
4
Kaden Fuller
NC
West Stokes
2023
RHP
97.2 mph
5
Caleb Williams
NC
Alexander Central
2023
RHP
95.3 mph
6
Boone Herman
NC
Hickory
2023
3B
94.9 mph
7
Dawson Shelton
NC
Oak Grove
2024
MIF
94.1 mph
8
Kyle Moshier
NC
Asheville
2023
SS
93.3 mph
9
Cade Gardner
NC
A.C. Reynolds
2024
SS
93.0 mph
10
Davis Horton
NC
Orange
2022
C
92.8 mph
*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.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
INF Velo
1
Kaden Fuller
NC
West Stokes
2023
RHP
88
2
Joe Javier
NC
Cox Mill
2022
SS
87
3
Hudson Morgan
NC
East Forsyth
2023
2B
84
4
Boone Herman
NC
Hickory
2023
3B
83
5
Zach Smith
NC
East Lincoln
2024
2B
82
^
Cade Gardner
NC
A.C. Reynolds
2024
SS
82
^
Dawson Shelton
NC
Oak Grove
2024
MIF
82
6
Trey Spees
NC
East Lincoln
2024
3B
81
7
Matthew Connolly
NC
West Rowan
2023
C
79
8
Joseph Cavallaro
NC
Lake Norman
2024
3B
78
^
Bryce Meachem
NC
Combine Academy
2023
1B
78
^
Ryley Norton
SC
P27 Academy
2024
1B
78
9
AYDEN SUMNER
NC
East Henderson
2024
RHP
77
^
Gannon Anthony
NC
Weddington
2024
SS
77
10
Jake Absher
NC
Hibriten
2023
OF
76
^
Kyle Moshier
NC
Asheville
2023
SS
76
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.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
OF Velo
1
Boone Herman
NC
Hickory
2023
3B
90
2
Jake Smith
NC
West Stokes
2023
LHP
89
3
Caleb White
NC
RS Central
2023
OF
88
4
Tate Allison
NC
Pine Lake Prep
2023
OF
87
^
Daniel Shuta
NC
Myers Park
2023
OF
87
5
Caleb Williams
NC
Alexander Central
2023
RHP
86
6
Braylon Whitaker
NC
Cox Mill
2024
OF
85
7
Aiden Perkins
NC
East Lincoln
2024
OF
83
^
Ethan Rose
NC
Christ School
2024
OF
83
8
Alex Robinson
NC
Bandys
2024
OF
82
9
Jake Absher
NC
Hibriten
2023
OF
81
^
Christian Glaze
SC
Legion Collegiate
2023
OF
81
10
James Tate
NC
St. Stephens
2023
OF
79
^
Gavin Blackwood
NC
Highland School of Technological
2023
C
79
^
Connor Woodward
NC
Hibriten
2023
LHP
79
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.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Pop Time
1
Davis Horton
NC
Orange
2022
C
2.02-2.18
2
Seth Lumpkin
NC
Northern
2023
C
2.12-2.29
3
Ulrick Volk
NC
Combine Academy
2025
C
2.18-2.25
4
Matthew Connolly
NC
West Rowan
2023
C
2.18-2.31
5
Dominic Robinson
NC
Bandys
2025
OF
2.26-2.42
6
Gavin Blackwood
NC
Highland School of Technological
2023
C
2.36-2.52
7
Jahdier Rodriguez
NC
Charlotte Catholic
2025
C
2.43-2.52
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
C Velo
1
Seth Lumpkin
NC
Northern
2023
C
76
2
Davis Horton
NC
Orange
2022
C
75
3
Gavin Blackwood
NC
Highland School of Technological
2023
C
71
^
Matthew Connolly
NC
West Rowan
2023
C
71
^
Ulrick Volk
NC
Combine Academy
2025
C
71
4
Dominic Robinson
NC
Bandys
2025
OF
70
5
Jahdier Rodriguez
NC
Charlotte Catholic
2025
C
64
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 | Kaden Fuller | NC | West Stokes | 2023 | RHP | 89.8 mph |
2 | Zac Martin | NC | Foard | 2022 | RHP | 89.7 mph |
3 | Tanner Kaler | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2023 | LHP | 87.9 mph |
4 | Caleb Williams | NC | Alexander Central | 2023 | RHP | 87.5 mph |
5 | Colin McKissick | NC | West Cabarrus | 2024 | RHP | 86.1 mph |
6 | Terry Kaler | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2023 | LHP | 86.0 mph |
7 | Jake Smith | NC | West Stokes | 2023 | LHP | 84.9 mph |
8 | Carson Edmiston | NC | West Wilkes | 2023 | RHP | 83.8 mph |
9 | Colby Vanhook | NC | Hickory Grove Christian | 2024 | RHP | 83.2 mph |
10 | Joe Javier | NC | Cox Mill | 2022 | SS | 83.0 mph |
Max Fastball Spin Rate
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Colin McKissick | NC | West Cabarrus | 2024 | RHP | 2452 rpm |
2 | Tanner Kaler | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2023 | LHP | 2391 rpm |
3 | Braylon Whitaker | NC | Cox Mill | 2024 | OF | 2270 rpm |
4 | Toby Wilson | NC | Asheville | 2024 | RHP | 2248 rpm |
5 | Jake Smith | NC | West Stokes | 2023 | LHP | 2239 rpm |
6 | Colby Vanhook | NC | Hickory Grove Christian | 2024 | RHP | 2215 rpm |
7 | Aiden Perkins | NC | East Lincoln | 2024 | OF | 2173 rpm |
8 | Landon Finley | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2024 | LHP | 2172 rpm |
9 | Jackson Gordon | SC | Legion Collegiate Academy | 2025 | OF | 2167 rpm |
10 | George Triplett, III | NC | R-S Central | 2022 | LHP | 2105 rpm |
Max Curveball Spin Rate
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | George Triplett, III | NC | R-S Central | 2022 | LHP | 2485 rpm |
2 | Toby Wilson | NC | Asheville | 2024 | RHP | 2373 rpm |
3 | Aiden Perkins | NC | East Lincoln | 2024 | OF | 2370 rpm |
4 | Landon Finley | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2024 | LHP | 2319 rpm |
5 | Dylan Brandt | NC | Pine Lake Prep | 2025 | 3B | 2265 rpm |
6 | Colin McKissick | NC | West Cabarrus | 2024 | RHP | 2260 rpm |
7 | Tanner Kaler | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2023 | LHP | 2227 rpm |
8 | Zac Martin | NC | Foard | 2022 | RHP | 2217 rpm |
9 | Connor Woodward | NC | Hibriten | 2023 | LHP | 2126 rpm |
10 | Evan Matile | NC | East Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 2104 rpm |