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
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
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
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
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
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