On Saturday May 22nd, PBR converged onto Big League Camp in Marion, NC where the Upstate Mavs were hosting an organizational weekend.  Part of their organizational weekend was a PBR Scout Day, allowing their players to go through a full pro-style workout, posting numbers and receiving feedback.  Players attending the scout day will receive their stats, a video, advanced analytics from TrackMan, and an evaluation, all hosted on their PBR Profile page.

The day started with pitchers throwing controlled bullpens.  TrackMan was able to track ball flight and give in-depth stats on each arm that threw.  Following the pitchers, the position players ran a laser timed 60 and then went through offensive evaluations, again with TrackMan providing feedback.  The position players finished the day with their defensive workout. All players stats below were collected during the pro-style workout.  Each player will have his workout on video, posted to his profile page in the coming days.

Upstate Mavs Scout Day By the Numbers:

• 72 players in the Mavs system took part in the workout
• 6 players ran under 7.00 on the laser
• 13 players ran under 7.20
• 7.50 was the median 60 time at the workout
• 7 arms showed carry across the diamond or from the OF above 80 mph
• 4 catchers posted pop times of 2.15 or better
• 101.66 was the top recorded exit velocity during live BP
• 16 hitters posted an exit velocity above 90 mph
• 2 hitters posted an exit velocity of 100 mph or greater
• 86 mph was the median exit velocity of the 60 hitters
• 373' was the furthest hit ball during BP
• 6 hitters launched balls further than 350'
• 87 mph was the top fastball recorded
• 8 pitchers worked at 82 or higher
• 2359 rpm was the top recorded spin rate on a fastball
• 2680 rpm was the top spin rate on a breaking ball

CLICK HERE to see the full roster and complete statistical package from the PBR Scout Day

 

Statistical Leaders

 

The 60 Yard Dash

Players ran a laser timed 60 on an artificial surface at Big League Camp.  The track played true throughout the 60 yards

 

TrackMan Max Exit Velocity (BP)

During BP, TrackMan tracked ball flight off the bat for every ball hit in fair territory.  One element TrackMan is able to produce is the exit velocity at the bat's impact with the ball.  Below are the top exit velocities recorded during BP.

 

TrackMan Max Distance (BP)

During BP, TrackMan tracked ball flight off the bat.  One element TrackMan is able to produce is the distance each hit travels, if in fair territory.  Below are the top max distances produced during live BP.

 

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.  Coaches are working to evaluate rhythm, footwork, hands, exchanges, arm action, accuracy, and carry.  To measure arm strength PBR Scouts utilize a radar gun.  Below are the top posted positional velocities from the day.

 

Positional Velocity - Outfielders

Outfielders worked out from right field, making throws to the 3B.  Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength.  Scouts are also working to see exchange, arm path, carry, and accuracy.

 

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.

 

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

Max Fastball Spin Rate

Max Curveball Spin Rate

Max Slider Spin Rate