VA/DC Rankings Riser Spotlight: Preston Crowl
September 19, 2022
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Climbing from #20 to #13 is Virginia Tech commit, Preston Crowl. Crowl had a standout day at the PBR Mid-Atlantic Procase. The RHP/IF was up to 92 on the mound and had multiple hits in game. Crowl had a big season for Franklin County and it carried over into the summer. His versatility and ability to produce at at a high level on the mound and at the plate has allowed his stock to continue to grow.
Preston Crowl
Class of 2023 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Franklin CountyState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags All Blacks 17U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
92
Max FB
(08/13/22)
90 - 91
FB
(08/13/22)
72 - 75
CB
(10/09/20)
77 - 80
CH
(07/28/21)
76 - 77
SL
(07/15/22)
80 - 81
SPL
(08/13/22)
Position
7.02
60-yard
(07/28/21)
90
INF Velo
(08/13/22)
97
Exit Velo
(08/13/22)
Power Speed Score
(07/28/21)
Trackman - Fastball
91.6
Velocity (max)
(08/13/22)
90.1 - 91.1
Velo Range
(08/13/22)
89.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/13/22)
2492
Spin Rate (max)
(08/13/22)
2379
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/13/22)
IVB (max)
(08/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/13/22)
HM (max)
(08/13/22)
HM (avg)
(08/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/13/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/13/22)
Spin Score (max)
(08/13/22)
Zone %
(08/13/22)
2022 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
91.6
Velo Range
90.1 - 91.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
89
Spin Rate (max)
2492
Spin Rate (avg)
2379
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88
Velo Range
83.5 - 86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.9
Spin Rate (max)
2244
Spin Rate (avg)
2050
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
74.9
Velocity (max)
(08/13/22)
71.9 - 74.6
Velo Range
(08/13/22)
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/13/22)
2062
Spin Rate (max)
(08/13/22)
1904
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/13/22)
IVB (max)
(08/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/13/22)
HM (max)
(08/13/22)
HM (avg)
(08/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/13/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/13/22)
Spin Score (max)
(08/13/22)
Zone %
(08/13/22)
2022 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.9
Velo Range
71.9 - 74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.8
Spin Rate (max)
2062
Spin Rate (avg)
1904
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73.6
Velo Range
67 - 71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.4
Spin Rate (max)
1890
Spin Rate (avg)
1433
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.6
Velocity (max)
(08/13/22)
79.8 - 80.5
Velo Range
(08/13/22)
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/13/22)
1338
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
1123
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/13/22)
IVB (max)
(08/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/13/22)
HM (max)
(08/13/22)
HM (avg)
(08/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/13/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/13/22)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
Zone %
(08/13/22)
2022 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.6
Velo Range
79.8 - 80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.2
Spin Rate (max)
1153
Spin Rate (avg)
1123
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
76.3 - 79
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.9
Spin Rate (max)
1338
Spin Rate (avg)
1108
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
80.6
Velocity (max)
(08/13/22)
79.8 - 80.5
Velo Range
(08/13/22)
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/13/22)
1108
Spin Rate (max)
(08/13/22)
1123
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/13/22)
IVB (max)
(08/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/13/22)
HM (max)
(08/13/22)
HM (avg)
(08/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/13/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/13/22)
Spin Score (max)
(08/13/22)
Zone %
(08/13/22)
2022 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Splitter
Velocity (max)
80.6
Velo Range
79.8 - 80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.2
Spin Rate (max)
1108
Spin Rate (avg)
1123
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/13/22)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/13/22)
282
Distance (avg)
(07/28/21)
360
Distance (max)
(08/13/22)
Hard Hit %
(07/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(07/28/21)
Line Drive %
(07/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(07/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(08/13/22)
2022 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.9
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
360
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.2
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.2
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/13/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/28/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/13/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/13/22)
2022 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
69.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
23.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
72.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
23.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
72.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(07/28/21)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(07/28/21)
Stride Length (avg)
(07/28/21)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
Arm Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(07/28/21)
Arm Path (avg)
(07/28/21)
Deception (avg)
(07/28/21)
Torque (avg)
(07/28/21)
Efficiency (avg)
(07/28/21)
Sequencing (avg)
(07/28/21)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Swift
Swift
1.74
10-yd
(08/13/22)
3.98
30-yd
(08/13/22)
7.16
60-yd
(08/13/22)
19.3
Run speed (max)
(08/13/22)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
(08/13/22)
Videos
(8/13/22)
Player News
- 2023 VA/DC Preseason All-State: First Team - Mar 16, 2023
- VHSL 6A Spring Forward Previews: Region A - Mar 7, 2023
- VA/DC Rankings Riser Spotlight: Preston Crowl - Sep 19, 2022
- Mid-Atlantic Procase: Pitcher Breakdown - Aug 18, 2022
- Mid-Atlantic Procase: Trackman Traits - Aug 18, 2022
- Mid-Atlantic Procase: Virginia Positional Breakdown - Aug 16, 2022
- Commonwealth Games: Day 2 Quick Hits - Jul 19, 2022
- Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Quick Hits - Jul 18, 2022
- Spring Forward: West 2-Way - Feb 16, 2022
- 2021 Future Games: College Commitment Tracker - Aug 3, 2021
- Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic: Day 3 Quick Notes - Aug 1, 2021
- Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic: Day 2 Quick Notes - Jul 31, 2021
- Top Pitchers Coming To Future Games - Jul 21, 2021
- Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic Spotlight: Preston Crowl - Jul 19, 2021
- VA/DC Scout Blog: Franklin County at William Byrd - May 26, 2021
- VA/DC Scout Blog: Franklin County at Lord Botetourt - May 19, 2021
- VA/DC Preseason All-State Teams: Underclass - Apr 19, 2021
- Uncommitted Countdown: Preston Crowl - Jan 28, 2021
- Inside The 2023 Rankings: New Faces Inside The Top 25 - Dec 7, 2020
Scouting Report
VA/DC Scout Blog
The velocity was down just a touch from last week, was up to 89 versus Botetourt. I was interested to see how Crowl was going to navigate a solid, experienced top half of the Byrd order with maybe his "B" stuff. He was strong. He allowed more contact and found himseld in tougher situations than he did last week and battled through it all. As noted last week Crowl has four secondary pitches to go with the fastball, and while none of those offspeed pitches are elite right now, he shows the ability to throw all of them for strikes which is rare for his age. Each pitch offers a slightly different speed, spin, shape and it allows Crowl to navigate through lineups deeper into the game and keeps hitters off balance. The fastball was a touch more scattered tonight, but there were multiple times where he was in a hitter's count and he threw offspeed. On one occasion he was facing one of their better middle of the order hitters with two runners on and a full count. The pitch before was a fastball and was fouled off. Crowl came back to the breaking ball again and froze the hitter for strike three and it ended the inning and Byrd threat. Crowl competes from his first pitch to his last and controls his emotions throughout the outing. Seems to handle himself with maturity and poise on the mound.
VA/DC Scout Blog
Crowl has an athletic frame with room to fill out. Listed at 6-foot and 175-pounds with projection left. Crowl has a fairly low effort delivery. The arm swing is long and wraps it a bit behind him. Higher three-quarter arm slot and created plane with the fastball when down in the zone. Was able to pitch at both ends of the zone and was more control than command with all 3+ pitches. The fastball sat 86-89 mph from the full in the first inning. While working from the stretch Crowl stayed between 83-86 mph. The fastball velocity faded in the 4th-5th innings and was more 83-85 touching 86-87 on occasion. Showed multiple offspeed pitches. The curveball had a bigger gradual 12/6 shape at 67-70 mph with feel for the zone. The slider, which he did not use a ton, showed best shape and speed at 72-74 mph with late depth. Also showed feel for a changeup that he got a few swings and misses on at 74-76 mph. The fifth pitch was a knuckleball that he threw a few times for strikes and got swings and misses on as well. That pitch sat between 68-70 mph with some tumbling action. At the plate he hits from a square stance with a bigger stride forward landing on line. Hands load to a slight bat wrap and a level path to contact. Front side is soft and hands finish across with the barrel getting out of the zone quick. Barreled up a ball to right field in his first at bat that was ran down by the right fielder who made a nice diving catch. Reached on an error later on and then had a two RBI double into left center in the fifth inning that would extend the Franklin lead. Shows some feel for the barrel and did a nice job getting the hands in on the double. Right now arm first, but shows some easy doubles power with potential for more.