Superlatives: Preseason All State South - Pitchers
January 30, 2023
On Sunday January 22nd PBR of North Carolina hosted its first of four Preseason All State Events at The Athletic Barn in Waxhaw, NC. The Preseason All State Events have become the premier winter event in North Carolina featuring some of the best talent from across the state. The events feature players from the 2023-2026 grad classes.
Catchers got the day started going through a defensive evaluation. Pitchers followed by throwing a controlled bullpen of 15-20 pitches. After the pitchers the infielders went through their defensive evaluation. The day concluded with hitters taking BP in the open box cage with Trackman collecting 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.
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Superlatives
Best Fastball
Jake Cackovic
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Holly Springs HighState: NC
- Summer Team: C35 National
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Height: 6-7Weight: 202lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Owen Green
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Ardrey KellState: NC
- Summer Team: SBA
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Garrett Long
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Porter Ridge High SchoolState: NC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marucci 2025
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Height: 6-1Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Brian OConnell III
Class of 2023 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Eastern GuilfordState: NC
- Summer Team: NCBA Golden Spikes
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Height: 5-10Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Best Breaking Ball
Drew Fletcher
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Marvin Ridge HighState: NC
- Summer Team: C35
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Height: 5-10Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jake Cackovic
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Holly Springs HighState: NC
- Summer Team: C35 National
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Height: 6-7Weight: 202lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Owen Green
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Ardrey KellState: NC
- Summer Team: SBA
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Garrett Long
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Porter Ridge High SchoolState: NC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marucci 2025
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Height: 6-1Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Jacob Orloski
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Marvin RidgeState: NC
- Summer Team: Charlotte MegaStars 2024
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Height: 5-11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Best Changeup
Owen Green
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Ardrey KellState: NC
- Summer Team: SBA
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Garrett Long
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Porter Ridge High SchoolState: NC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marucci 2025
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Height: 6-1Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Ryan Munoz
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Marvin RidgeState: NC
- Summer Team: On Deck Os Black 2025
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Height: 6-0Weight: 182lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Jacob Orloski
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Marvin RidgeState: NC
- Summer Team: Charlotte MegaStars 2024
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Height: 5-11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Best Command
Owen Green
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Ardrey KellState: NC
- Summer Team: SBA
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Drew Fletcher
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Marvin Ridge HighState: NC
- Summer Team: C35
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Height: 5-10Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jake Cackovic
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Holly Springs HighState: NC
- Summer Team: C35 National
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Height: 6-7Weight: 202lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Garrett Long
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Porter Ridge High SchoolState: NC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marucci 2025
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Height: 6-1Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
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- NC Senior Future Games: NC Hitters BP Metrics 8/15/24
- NC 2024 Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - 2026 Position Players 8/15/24
- NC 2024 Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - 27'&28' Pitchers 8/14/24