SC ProCase: Quick Hitters - Upperclass Hitters
November 1, 2023
On Tuesday October 10th PBR of South Carolina was on hand at Lexington County Ball Park Stadium for our ProCase. The event featured players from the 2024-2026 grad classes.
The evening started with catchers going through a defensive evaluation then pitchers throwing a controlled bullpen with Trackman collecting data analytics. After the bullpens, position players ran a laser timed 60 followed by outfielders and infielders going through a defensive evaluation. BP on the field with Trackman collecting ball flight data to finish the day.
Below we begin our breakdown of the players in attendance.
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QUICK HITTERS - UPPERCLASS HITTERS
6-3 215 pound strong physical frame. Upright stance with a smooth controlled load. Short uphill path through the ball with good extension out front. Big strength and power in the bat. Had a max exit velo of 103.7 mph with a max exit distance of 384 feet. Lots of hard consistent contact with pullside pop.
Mitch Wilson, C/1B, 2024, North Carolina Commit
6-3 and 200 pound physical frame with present strength. Produces high EV consistently, with a maximum exit speed of 100.7 mph and a maximum distance of 367 ft. Swing has an uphill path through the ball. Shorter strides and a strong lower half help to keep everything on plane. The ability to throw effectively was demonstrated behind the plate. Showed off quick exchanges and superb footwork while making throws to second at 1.86-2.01, with plus arm strength while up to 84 mph.
Treion McFarland, OF, 2024, Clemson Commit
Long lean athletic frame with room to add on. High level athlete that can really run while running a 6.63 60 on the swift lasers. Lots of hard consistent contact while producing lots of line drives around the field. Had a max exit velo of 98.6 mph and a max distance of 374 feet. Showed good bat speed and strength in hands.
Tanner Hardin, INF, 2024, Wofford Commit
5-11 170 pound frame with present strength and room to add on. Hits from an upright and slightly opened stance. Uses a medium leg lift and stride to a strong balanced hitting position. Consistent hard contact during the day while spraying the ball around the field. Max exit velo up to 98.2 mph while showing a line drive approach and really staying on plane and through the ball with a max exit distance of 344 feet.. Good infield actions while staying low through the ball. Showed good arm strength across the field up to 82 mph.
Jack Painter, INF, 2024, Wofford Commit
6-2 and 180 pounds strong athletic frame with current strength and room to expand. Hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and controlled load. On plane, a pull side aggressive approach is performed with a short swing. Had a max exit velo was 96.8 mph and a max distance of 364 feet. Good ball carry and short arm movement, while showing the ability to throw with different arm angles.
5-8 185 pound strong frame. Hits from a wider base with a small leg lift and stride to balance. Short compact swing staying through the ball with a line drive approach while having a a max exit velo of 96 mph and a max distance of 342 feet. Behind the plate showed off his ability to really throw while having a top pop time of 1.85 and arm strength of 78 mph.
Foster Apple, INF, 2024, Stetson Commit
6-0 185 strong frame. Hits form a balanced stance with high hands. Uses a medium stride and lift to get to a balanced hitting position. Barrel does a good job of staying in the hitting zone a long time while producing lots of line drives and consistent contact. Max exit velo on the night of 95.6 mph and a max distance of 351 feet. Showed simple clean mechanics in the infield with good footwork moving through the ball and fielding it out front.
David Ketterman, OF, 2024, CofC Commit
6-1 165 pound lean athletic frame with room to add on. Hits from a balanced, wider stance. Ises a small lift and stride to get to a hitting position. Shows good bat speed through the zone while producing consistent hard contact and producing a max exit velo of 95.1 mph and a max distance of 359 feet.
Oakley Aguilar, INF, 2024, Radford Commit
5-9 athletic frame weighing 163 pounds with potential to add strength. Utilizing a pretty solid rhythm in his load while hitting from a slightly open stance. A switch hitter who demonstrates bat control on both sides of the plate. Keeps the barrel moving through the zone effectively and for a long period, while producing a max exit velo of 93.4 mph. On the infield, the defense displays excellent movements and feet. Possesses the ability to throw with various arm angles, enabling him to make all the plays on the field. He will be able to stay on the left side of the field thanks to his strong arm across the diamond.
Tyler June, INF, 2024, South Carolina
Athletic frame with more room to add on muscle at 6-foot, 170-pounds. Switch hitter, from the right side stands tall, athletically, and slightly open in the box with a looseness to his hands. Rotational and on-time load as he strides with a whippy barrel and quick bat speed. From the left side, stance is nearly identical, looks to elevate a little more and really gets into his strong and athletic lower half to generate power with a max exit velo of 92.9 mph. Fluid and easy rhythm from either side, as further strength is added on he could be a serious threat from both sides of the plate.
5-10 170 poubd athletic frame. Hits from a slightly opened stance with a wider base. Uses a toe tap to get loaded up. Slightly uphill path working through the ball and producing a max exit velo of 90.9 mph with a max distance of 343 feet. Showed good clean actions on defense while working low to the ground. Shows the ability to make throws from different arm angles.
6-1 165 pound lean athletic frame with room to grow. Hits from a simple setup with a high leg lift and medium stride to balance. Good short swing while staying the through the ball and a line drive approach. Had a max exit velo of 90.3 mph and a max distance of 305 feet.
TJ Lemonis, INF, 2024, Florida Southwestern Commit
5-10 175 pound frame with strength. Upright stance with a evan base. Has a medium leg lift with a medium stride to a balance hitting position. Smooth effortless swing while stayiong short to the ball with good extension through the ball with a line approach. Produced a max exit velo of 90 mph.
5-10 160 pound lean frame. Switcher that hits from a similar setup from both sides. Has an open, narrow stance with a medium leg lift and stride. Swing produced a max exit velo 89.8 mph and a max distance of 317 feet.
Braden Mauro, INF, 2024, Dayton St College Commit
6-2 170 pound long lean frame with plenty of room to grow. Smooth swinging switch hitter with a balanced upright stance and a small leg lift and stride for balance. Slightly uphill swing with good ball extension. Some pop in the swing, with more power to come as he gains strength and produced a max exit velo of 86.8 mph. Defensively, he demonstrated the ability and athleticism to play across the infield. Displayed good action, soft hands, and clean footwork, as well as the ability to throw from various slots.
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