Statistical Leaders: Preseason All-State West
January 29, 2020
On Sunday January 26th, ninety-one of the top players in the state of North Carolina converged at the Ultimate Performance Sports Center in Matthews, NC. The Preseason All-State showcase event is the top winter event in North Carolina year after year and with the increased demand, there are now two sessions, an east and a west. Below we take our first look at some player notes from the Preseason All-State West.
The day consisted of a full pro-style workout with pitchers throwing controlled bullpens, followed by defensive workouts for the position players. Hitters were able to go through multiple cages to get loose prior to moving through two exit velocity stations. Live BP was taken in a large cage, allowing scouts and coaches to see the ball fly off the bat.
Throughout the workout, PBR scouts were taking metrics on players while evaluating their complete skill set. Today we take a look at each category as well as the leaders in those categories. As we continue to dive into all of the information gathered, players will receive a full evaluation and the PBR staff will put together top prospect lists from the event.
CLICK HERE to see the full roster and stats from the Preseason All-State West
Preseason All-State West – By the Numbers:
- 91 players went through the workout at Ultimate Performance
- 36 pitchers threw controlled bullpens
- 80 hitters went through offensive and defensive workouts
- 24 players ran a sub-4.00 on the 30 yard laser timed sprint
- 33 hitters posted an exit velocity of 90 mph or higher
- 9 of 19 catchers posted a pop time of 2.10 or lower
- 7 Outfielders posted a positional velocity of 90 mph or higher
- 10 Pitchers worked at 86 or higher
- 3 arms touched 90 or better
- 2468rpm was the top fastball spin rate at the event.
Statistical Leaders: Preseason All-State West
THE 30 YARD DASH
With the event being held indoors and a January date, PBR's staff decided to run a laser timed 30 yard dash instead of a sixty. The high school season is right around the corner and the 30 provides a slightly safer alternative as players are just getting back into form. At Ultimate Performance there is plenty of room to run a full sixty on the laser timer, giving coaches and scouts another metric to measure players against.
Seventy-eight players ran the 30 with twenty-four running sub 4.00. 4.08 was the median run time of the players at the event. Below are the top times from the Preseason All-State West.
(Note: The chart lists this category as Home to First, however this was a straight 30 yard dash from a steal break.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | H-1st |
1 | Vance Honeycutt | NC | Salisbury | 2021 | OF | 3.73 |
2 | Parker Johnson | NC | Christ School | 2021 | RHP | 3.79 |
^ | Devin Tonkins | NC | Greensboro Day | 2021 | OF | 3.79 |
3 | Logan Hall | NC | Myers Park | 2021 | OF | 3.80 |
4 | Drew Gugino | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | OF | 3.82 |
5 | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 3.83 |
6 | Evan Wyrick | NC | Northern Guilford | 2022 | C | 3.84 |
7 | Darrien Whitaker | NC | Combine Academy | 2021 | OF | 3.87 |
8 | Cole Williams | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | OF | 3.89 |
^ | Isaac Armstrong | NC | East Lincoln | 2023 | SS | 3.89 |
9 | James Hobbs | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | SS | 3.90 |
^ | Calvert Clark | NC | Charlotte Christian | 2022 | RHP | 3.90 |
10 | Michael Posse | SC | P27 | 2022 | RHP | 3.93 |
^ | Colby Umbarger | NC | North Iredell | 2023 | OF | 3.93 |
Exit Velocity
Eighty offensive players went through multiple rounds off of a tee to gauge their exit velocity. Players were afforded the opportunity to use their bat and bats supplied by Mizuno. Thirty-three players posted an exit velocity of 90 mph or higher with the top bolt getting to triple digits. The median exit velocity posted came in at 88 mph.
The comparison of the player bat vs. the Mizuno bat was intriguing. The median exit velocity for each bat came in at 88 mph. Forty-two hitters posted their high exit velocity using the Mizuno bat.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | John Newton | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | OF | 100 |
2 | Jeb Despard | NC | Marvin Ridge | 2021 | C | 99 |
^ | Ryder Douglas | NC | Union Pines | 2022 | RHP | 99 |
^ | Gus Shelton | NC | Randleman | 2022 | 1B | 99 |
^ | Michael Gracer | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2021 | 1B | 99 |
3 | Brooks Brannon | NC | Randleman | 2022 | C | 98 |
^ | Calvert Clark | NC | Charlotte Christian | 2022 | RHP | 98 |
4 | Andrew Grande | NC | Christ School | 2021 | 3B | 95 |
^ | Harrison Bobbitt | NC | Myers Park | 2021 | C | 95 |
5 | Michael Posse | SC | P27 | 2022 | RHP | 94 |
6 | Ick Cirino | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2021 | SS | 93 |
^ | Tyler Zedalis | NC | Cox Mill | 2023 | SS | 93 |
^ | Andrew Schuldt | NC | Hough | 2021 | C | 93 |
^ | Wesley Lug | NC | William Amos Hough | 2021 | C | 93 |
^ | Nick Alderfer | NC | Cox Mill | 2021 | SS | 93 |
^ | Jack Mullane | NC | Reagan | 2021 | OF | 93 |
7 | Gavin Mortenson | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2020 | SS | 92 |
^ | Jack Shaw | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | OF | 92 |
^ | Caleb Williams | NC | Alexander Central | 2023 | RHP | 92 |
^ | Jaxon Cogdill | NC | East Gaston | 2022 | C | 92 |
8 | Isaac Armstrong | NC | East Lincoln | 2023 | SS | 91 |
^ | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 91 |
^ | Archie Dean Herring | NC | Greensboro Day | 2021 | OF | 91 |
^ | Derek Farley | NC | SouthLake Christian | 2021 | 1B | 91 |
^ | Tyler Spruill | NC | Hillside | 2021 | OF | 91 |
^ | Brandon Goodman | NC | Combine Academy | 2020 | 2B | 91 |
^ | Logan Hall | NC | Myers Park | 2021 | OF | 91 |
^ | Tanner Moore | NC | Southwest Guilford | 2022 | 1B | 91 |
9 | James Hobbs | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | SS | 90 |
^ | Tate Ellis | NC | Ardrey Kell | 2021 | SS | 90 |
^ | Isaiah Mack | NC | Combine Academy | 2023 | 3B | 90 |
^ | Evan Wyrick | NC | Northern Guilford | 2022 | C | 90 |
^ | Cole Williams | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | OF | 90 |
10 | Drew Gugino | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | OF | 89 |
^ | Colby Umbarger | NC | North Iredell | 2023 | OF | 89 |
^ | Colton Stotler | NC | West Wilkes | 2020 | 3B | 89 |
^ | Vance Honeycutt | NC | Salisbury | 2021 | OF | 89 |
^ | Jacob Gorman | NC | Hough | 2022 | 3B | 89 |
^ | Eli Agosto | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | C | 89 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – INFIELDERS
With the indoor setup at Ultimate Performance, infielders were able to simulate a full length ground ball, working through an exchange and make a throw of approximately 120 feet to a target. PBR scouts were able to watch the catch, footwork, hands, exchange, and release while gathering information off of a radar gun to give us a feel for arm strength. Scouts were also able to see carry and accuracy on throws. Thirty-nine infielders worked out for scouts present. The median reading for the group checked in at 81 mph across the diamond. Below are the top positional velocities for infielders from the Preseason All-State West.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Gavin Mortenson | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2020 | SS | 90 |
2 | James Hobbs | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | SS | 87 |
3 | Carson Dunlap | NC | Providence | 2022 | SS | 85 |
^ | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 85 |
4 | Michael Gracer | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2021 | 1B | 84 |
^ | Cade Miller | NC | Alexander Early College | 2022 | RHP | 84 |
^ | Isaiah Mack | NC | Combine Academy | 2023 | 3B | 84 |
^ | Matt Heavner | NC | North Lincoln | 2022 | SS | 84 |
5 | Ethan Young | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2022 | RHP | 83 |
^ | William Bryant | NC | Myers Park | 2022 | RHP | 83 |
^ | Isaac Armstrong | NC | East Lincoln | 2023 | SS | 83 |
6 | JJ DeVos | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2022 | RHP | 82 |
^ | Ick Cirino | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2021 | SS | 82 |
^ | Drew Sotell | NC | Pro5 Academy | 2021 | SS | 82 |
^ | Brandon Goodman | NC | Combine Academy | 2020 | 2B | 82 |
^ | Mason Smith | NC | Lincoln Charter | 2022 | RHP | 82 |
^ | Landon Reeves | NC | North Lincoln | 2022 | SS | 82 |
7 | Cameron Cabe | NC | Lee County | 2023 | 3B | 81 |
^ | Tate Ellis | NC | Ardrey Kell | 2021 | SS | 81 |
^ | Connor Miller | NC | Charlotte Country Day | 2021 | SS | 81 |
8 | Tyler Zedalis | NC | Cox Mill | 2023 | SS | 79 |
^ | Gus Shelton | NC | Randleman | 2022 | 1B | 79 |
^ | Trent Turner | SC | Tuscola | 2023 | SS | 79 |
^ | Colton Stotler | NC | West Wilkes | 2020 | 3B | 79 |
9 | Anthony Miale | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2021 | RHP | 78 |
^ | Vance Honeycutt | NC | Salisbury | 2021 | OF | 78 |
^ | Andrew Grande | NC | Christ School | 2021 | 3B | 78 |
^ | Carson Cabbage | NC | Hickory Grove Christian | 2023 | C | 78 |
10 | Nick Alderfer | NC | Cox Mill | 2021 | SS | 77 |
^ | Jacob Gorman | NC | Hough | 2022 | 3B | 77 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – OUTFIELDERS
Outfielders were able to take a full ground ball off of a fungo, playing through the ball and working to a throw that was approximately 180 feet in distance, at a target. With the space Ultimate Performance provided, scouts in attendance were able to see outfielders work through the ball, transition the baseball into a throw. Carry and accuracy were paired with a gun reading to give feedback on the arm strength of each outfielder. Below are the top outfielder positional throws. The median throw was measured at 85 mph from the twenty five outfielders participating.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Calvert Clark | NC | Charlotte Christian | 2022 | RHP | 94 |
^ | John Newton | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | OF | 94 |
2 | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 92 |
3 | Luke Holland | NC | Hough | 2022 | OF | 91 |
^ | Michael Posse | SC | P27 | 2022 | RHP | 91 |
^ | Jaxon Rauber | NC | Southwest Guilford | 2021 | OF | 91 |
4 | Darrien Whitaker | NC | Combine Academy | 2021 | OF | 90 |
5 | Colby Umbarger | NC | North Iredell | 2023 | OF | 88 |
^ | Jack Shaw | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | OF | 88 |
6 | Jack Mullane | NC | Reagan | 2021 | OF | 87 |
^ | Kohen Ponder | NC | North Iredell | 2022 | OF | 87 |
7 | Carson Harris | NC | Marvin Ridge | 2020 | OF | 85 |
8 | Devin Tonkins | NC | Greensboro Day | 2021 | OF | 84 |
^ | Logan Hall | NC | Myers Park | 2021 | OF | 84 |
^ | Caleb Williams | NC | Alexander Central | 2023 | RHP | 84 |
^ | Drew Gugino | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | OF | 84 |
9 | Ryan Wilson | NC | Butler | 2022 | OF | 83 |
10 | Tyler Spruill | NC | Hillside | 2021 | OF | 82 |
^ | Cole Williams | NC | Myers Park | 2020 | OF | 82 |
^ | Hayden Friese | NC | Morehead | 2022 | 1B | 82 |
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. The top pop time in the workout was a 2.00, with a median time from the group of 19 catchers of 2.09. The top positional velocity checked in at 78 mph out of the hand, while the median for the group clocked in at 74 mph.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Kyle Brittain | NC | North Lincoln | 2021 | C | 2.00-2.07 |
2 | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 2.00-2.15 |
3 | Brooks Brannon | NC | Randleman | 2022 | C | 2.01-2.12 |
4 | Andrew Schuldt | NC | Hough | 2021 | C | 2.04-2.07 |
5 | Luke Johnson | NC | Southwest Guilford | 2021 | C | 2.04-2.18 |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 78 |
^ | Brooks Brannon | NC | Randleman | 2022 | C | 78 |
2 | Wesley Lug | NC | William Amos Hough | 2021 | C | 77 |
3 | Matthew Suppa | NC | Ardrey Kell | 2022 | C | 76 |
^ | Andrew Schuldt | NC | Hough | 2021 | C | 76 |
4 | Owen Williams | NC | Myers Park | 2022 | C | 75 |
^ | Hayden Friese | NC | Morehead | 2022 | 1B | 75 |
^ | Eli Agosto | NC | Lake Norman Charter | 2021 | C | 75 |
5 | Jaxon Cogdill | NC | East Gaston | 2022 | C | 74 |
^ | Harrison Bobbitt | NC | Myers Park | 2021 | C | 74 |
^ | Caeden Howell | NC | East Wilkes | 2020 | C | 74 |
MAX FASTBALL
Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen for scouts at Ultimate Performance as part of the Preseason All-State West. In total, thirty-seven arms threw on the day. While it is still January, and most arms may not peak until closer to the mid-season, there were several players to spotlight as they flashed advanced stuff and a feel for pitching. The top fastball came from 2022 RHP Calvert Clark, a Clemson commit that is very athletic on the bump. From the 37 arms, 16 worked at 85 or higher with Clark reaching 92. The median top fastball for the day came in at 83 mph.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Calvert Clark | NC | Charlotte Christian | 2022 | RHP | 92 mph |
2 | Cooper King | NC | Carmel Christian | 2020 | RHP | 91 mph |
3 | Brandon Hudson | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | RHP | 90 mph |
4 | Connor Higgins | NC | Cuthbertson | 2021 | LHP | 87 mph |
^ | Michael Gracer | NC | Northwest Cabarrus | 2021 | 1B | 87 mph |
^ | Mason Murdock | NC | Combine Academy | 2022 | RHP | 87 mph |
^ | Bain Sipe | NC | Maiden | 2020 | RHP | 87 mph |
5 | Michael Posse | SC | P27 | 2022 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Gavin Mortenson | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2020 | SS | 86 mph |
^ | Cade Miller | NC | Alexander Early College | 2022 | RHP | 86 mph |
6 | Caleb Williams | NC | Alexander Central | 2023 | RHP | 85 mph |
^ | Parker Johnson | NC | Christ School | 2021 | RHP | 85 mph |
^ | William Bryant | NC | Myers Park | 2022 | RHP | 85 mph |
^ | Ryder Douglas | NC | Union Pines | 2022 | RHP | 85 mph |
^ | Kohen Ponder | NC | North Iredell | 2022 | OF | 85 mph |
^ | Zachary Herman | NC | Alexander Central | 2021 | RHP | 85 mph |
7 | William Price III | NC | West Forsyth | 2022 | RHP | 83 mph |
^ | Landon Reeves | NC | North Lincoln | 2022 | SS | 83 mph |
^ | Jackson Roberts | NC | Northern Guilford | 2022 | RHP | 83 mph |
^ | Ethan Young | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2022 | RHP | 83 mph |
8 | JJ DeVos | NC | Hickory Ridge | 2022 | RHP | 82 mph |
^ | Ty Cobb | NC | East Lincoln | 2020 | RHP | 82 mph |
^ | Mason Smith | NC | Lincoln Charter | 2022 | RHP | 82 mph |
^ | Colby Umbarger | NC | North Iredell | 2023 | OF | 82 mph |
^ | Davis Hall | NC | Hickory | 2021 | RHP | 82 mph |
^ | Cameron Cabe | NC | Lee County | 2023 | 3B | 82 mph |
^ | Mason Mozeley | NC | Freedom | 2022 | C | 82 mph |
9 | Tyler Zedalis | NC | Cox Mill | 2023 | SS | 81 mph |
^ | Isaac Armstrong | NC | East Lincoln | 2023 | SS | 81 mph |
^ | Ryan Wilson | NC | Butler | 2022 | OF | 81 mph |
^ | Jaxon Cogdill | NC | East Gaston | 2022 | C | 81 mph |
10 | Gus Shelton | NC | Randleman | 2022 | 1B | 79 mph |
^ | Jackson Niedel | NC | Durham Academy | 2022 | RHP | 79 mph |
^ | Casey Gouge | NC | West Rowan | 2022 | LHP | 79 mph |
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