Superlatives: Preseason All State South - Position Players
January 27, 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
Top Athletes
Kylan Odean
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: WeddingtonState: NC
- Summer Team: 2024 SBA National Team
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Meridian Leffew
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Gaston ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star National Black
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Height: 6-2Weight: 187lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Xavier Mccoury
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: ProvidenceState: NC
- Summer Team: Canes American 2025
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Height: 5-10Weight: 136.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Jake Parham
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: TC RobersonState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime Coastal
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Prince Mairena
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Porter RidgeState: NC
- Summer Team: Carolina Knights
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Top Hit Tools
Caden Davidson
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: RobersonState: NC
- Summer Team: Dirtbags National '25
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Meridian Leffew
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Gaston ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star National Black
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Height: 6-2Weight: 187lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Xavier Mccoury
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: ProvidenceState: NC
- Summer Team: Canes American 2025
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Height: 5-10Weight: 136.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Tyler Asbury
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Metrolina ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime coastal
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jake Parham
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: TC RobersonState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime Coastal
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Top Power Potential
Bennett Baldassarre
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: C
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High School: ProvidenceState: NC
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
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Height: 6-3Weight: 228.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Caden Davidson
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: RobersonState: NC
- Summer Team: Dirtbags National '25
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Tyler Asbury
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Metrolina ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime coastal
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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
Ryan Hawkins
Class of 2023 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: East MecklenburgState: NC
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Height: 5-7Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Top Defense
Jake Parham
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: TC RobersonState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime Coastal
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Meridian Leffew
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Gaston ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star National Black
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Height: 6-2Weight: 187lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Xavier Mccoury
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: ProvidenceState: NC
- Summer Team: Canes American 2025
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Height: 5-10Weight: 136.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Michael Craft
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Ardrey KellState: NC
- Summer Team: Ballantyne Knights Select
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Height: 5-10Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryan Hawkins
Class of 2023 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: East MecklenburgState: NC
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Height: 5-7Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Top Arm Strength
Tyler Asbury
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Metrolina ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime coastal
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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
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
Meridian Leffew
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Gaston ChristianState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star National Black
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Height: 6-2Weight: 187lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jake Parham
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: TC RobersonState: NC
- Summer Team: USA Prime Coastal
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
- NC Future Games: Team NC Game 1 Quick Hitters 8/06/24
- NC Junior Future Games: Team North Carolina Game 2 Quick Hits 8/01/24
- NC Team Carolina Trials: Charlotte - Blast Leaders 7/31/24
- NC Junior Future Games: Team North Carolina Game 1 Quick Hits 7/31/24
- NC Senior Future Games: North Carolina Players - Workout Day 7/31/24