Player Evals: Triad Prospect ID Catchers
February 22, 2021
Brandon Hall & Matt Payne
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director & NC Director of Scouting
PBR was at Forbush High School on Saturday November 21st to host the Triad Prospect ID with Advanced Analytics. Sixty-two players were involved, running through a full pro-style workout.
The field at Forbush was in immaculate shape, giving the players a good opportunity to show off their skills in the workout setting. The day started with bullpens and catcher pop times. As the full roster of position players showed, the pro-style workout began with a laser timed 60, followed by an offensive evaluation and defensive evaluation. During the live BP, TrackMan was used to track ball flight and provide advanced info on each player. At the same time, Blast Motion sensors were used to give feedback on each hitters swing path and pre-contact analytics.
During the bullpens, at the outset of the workout, TrackMan was used to track ball flight out of the hand, giving feed back with advanced analytics as well as standard velocity readings.
CLICK HERE to see the full roster and full statistical breakdown from the PBR Scout Day.
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Daniel Lawson C / 1B / Davie County, NC / 2022
Positional Profile: C/1B.
Body: 6/1, 205 pounds. Strong build.
Defense: 2.11-2.38 pop times. Fluid feet, quick exchanges across his chest, average hands with strength receiving.
Arm: R. C - 72 mph. Accurate, short arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: R. Open base, hands at back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride back to even. Strong hands, short to ball, mostly level barrel path, hands have quickness, lined balls through the middle of the field
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Better than average bat speed, some strength off the barrel.
Run:7.62 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: C/1B.
Body: 6/1, 215 pounds. Large frame, strength present.
Defense: 2.25-2.36 pop times. Fluid feet, clean transitions across his chest, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 72 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, upright, open base, hands at back shoulder. Controlled leg lift, short stride, hands load back. Fluid swing, quick hands, short to the ball, lift to the barrel path, lined balls gap to gap.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed, has pop to his pull side.
Run:8.34 runner in the 60.
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Jonah Guerra C / 1B / Forsyth Country Day, NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B.
Body: 5/11, 200 pounds. Strong build.
Defense: 2.25-2.40 pop times. IF-Active feet, relaxed hands, clean exchanges. C-Quick feet, clean transfers across his midsection, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 71 mph. INF - 76 mph. IF-Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot. C-Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Balanced, slightly open, hands at back shoulder. Average stride, hands cock back. Mostly direct path to the ball, barrel is flat through the zone, some quickness to his hands, works through the middle of the field.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Better than average bat speed, some strength off the barrel.
Run:8.37 runner in the 60.
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Tyson Merritt C / 1B / West Forsyth , NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B.
Body: 6/1, 175 pounds. Athletic frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: 2.18-2.36 pop times. Feet gain ground to target, clean transfrers across his midsection, has hip mobility, average to above hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 74 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. Quick hands, flat barrel path through the zone, gets extension out front, lined balls through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Run:7.35 runner in the 60.
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Brady Swadley C / 1B / Lincoln Charter , NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B.
Body: 6/3, 170 pounds. Lanky frame, room to add strength.
Defense: 2.36-2.54 pop times. One knee setup during defensive workout, feet gain ground to target, clean exchanges across his chest, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 69 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Tall, slightly open, hands at back shoulder. Small leg lift, average stride, quiet barrel. Barrel stays through the zone, gets extension out front, some quickness to his hands, lined balls to his pull side.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above bat speed.
Run:7.89 runner in the 60.
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Garet Jones C / 2B / Greensboro Day, NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/2B.
Body: 5/8, 145 pounds. Thin frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense: 2.29-2.34 pop times. IF-Feet work around the ball, catches the ball left of center, average hands, clean exchanges. C-Quick feet, clean exchanges across his midsection, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 68 mph. INF - 74 mph. If-Accurate, short arm swing, high 3/4 slot. C-Accurate, short arm action, over the to slot.
Hit: R. Upright, narrow, even base, hands at back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride. Barrel works flat through the zone, some quickness to his hands, balanced, line drive approach working through the middle of the field.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should increase with added strength.
Run:7.75 runner in the 60.
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Seth Lumpkin C / 2B / Northern, NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/2B.
Body: 5/11, 145 pounds. Lanky frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. Quick feet, clean transfers across his midsection, low hips receiving with average hands.
Arm: R. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Slightly open base, has knee bend, hands above back shoulder. Small hand load back, short stride. Some quickness to his hands, level barrel path through the zone at times, gets extension out front to a high two hand finish, middle of the field approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above bat speed.
Run:7.5 runner in the 60.
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Blaize Johnson C / 2B / Northwest Guilford, NC / 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B.
Body: 5/8, 165 pounds. Sturdy build.
Defense: 2.25-2.33 pop times. IF-Active feet, fights for rhythm with his feet and hands, catches the ball left of center, clean transitions. C-Quick feet, quick, clean exchanges across his midsection, uses a one knee setup receiving, average to above hands.
Arm: R. C - 66 mph. INF - 70 mph. IF-Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot. C-Accurate, short arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: L. Balanced, even base, barrel flat on back shoulder. Small leg lift, short stride, hands cock back. Quick hands, short path, barrel stays through the ball, works through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed, some strength off the barrel.
Run:8.2 runner in the 60.
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Alex Choim C / 3B / Southern Alamance, NC / 2022
Positional Profile: C/3B.
Body: 5/10, 180 pounds. Sturdy build.
Defense: 2.19-2.22 pop times. Quick feet, clean exchanges across his chest, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: L. Relaxed, even base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back. Quick hands, some lift to the barrel path through the zone, work moslty to his pull side in BP.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Has strength off the barrel with above average bat speed.
Run:7.94 runner in the 60.
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Davis Gore C / 3B / Asheboro , NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B.
Body: 6/1, 170 pounds. Thin frame, room to add strength.
Defense: 2.11-2.33 pop times. IF-Relaxed, active feet, hands have softness, catches the ball near center, clean exchanges. C-Feet gain ground to target, clean transfers across his midsection, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 75 mph. INF - 79 mph. IF-Accurate with carry, short arm action, high 3/4 slot. C-Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Relaxed, even base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load back. Quick hands, short to the ball, barrel is flat through the zone, lined balls through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Has strength off the barrel, above average bat speed.
Run:7.76 runner in the 60.
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Mount Olive commit
Positional Profile: C/OF.
Body: 5/10, 185 pounds. Strong build, quickness present.
Defense: 2.11-2.26 pop times. OF-Plays through the ball, relaxed hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean exchanges. C-Quick feet, clean transfers across his midsection, has hip mobility, above average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 71 mph. OF - 89 mph. OF-Accurate, short arm action, over the top slot. C-Short arm action, over the top slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: L. Relaxed, even base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Short stride, hands load down and back, barrel goes vertical. Fluid swing, barrel stays through the zone, gets extension out front, quick hands, lined balls through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fast barrel through the zone, ball comes hard off the barrel.
Run:7.05 runner in the 60.
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Bailey Smith C / RHP / Ledford, NC / 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 5/11, 184 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. Quick feet, clean exchanges across his chest, has hip mobility, receives with strong hands.
Arm: R. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: L. Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Small leg kick, short stride, quiet barrel. Strong, quick hands, barrel stays through the zone, gets extension out front, lined balls to his pull side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Made hard contact in BP, above average bat speed.
Run:7.4 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slight side saddle on the 1B side. Simple rocker and turn. Lifts with the toe, bringing the leg to the high-chest. Builds rhythm out of balance. Uphill leverage through the shoulders, landing on-line and square. Aggressive to the target, finishes with solid balance.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing works to an over-the-top slot with solid arm speed. Slightly laid off position at foot-strike. Works with intent.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. 2207 rpm. 11:45 spin at release. Worked elevated at times. Average ride through the zone.
CB: 64-69 mph. 2389 rpm. Consistent spin, with feel for working the bottom of the zone. Rolls through a 12/6 arc through the zone. |
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William Sword C / RHP / Thales Academy, NC / 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 200 pounds. Strong build.
Defense: 2.00-2.14 pop times. IF-Plays relaxed, catches the ball left of center, soft hands, funnels to the midsection, clean transitions. C-Fluid feet, gains ground to target, clean exchanges across the midsection, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 80 mph. INF - 84 mph. IF-Accurate with carry, short arm action, high 3/4 slot. C-Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, even base, hands at back shoulder. Long, controlled stride, hands load back. Short to ball, barrel stays through the zone, hands are quick, lined balls through the middle of the field.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Made hard contact in BP, above average bat speed.
Run:7.91 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Lifts to the belt, working conrolled. Builds rhythm out of balance. Level and on-line, lands in-line and slightly closed with his foot-strike. Good direction throughout. Limited effort. Finishes with athleticism.
Arm Action: R. Long, with a slight wrist hook out of the glove. Elbow can climb above the shoulder line. Over-the-top release with arm strength and arm speed present.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. 1896 rpm. Average ride with some run to the arm side. Has feel for both sides and elevated on command. 1:00 spin at release
CB: 70-73 mph. 2004 rpm. Top to bottom action with a slight hump out of the hand. Elevated at times with good feel for the zone.
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CH: 76-78 mph. 1646 rpm. Slight hook out of the glove. Solid arm speed. Threw for a strike consistently. Some run out of the hand. 1:45 spin at release
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Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 5/11, 158 pounds. Thin frame, room to add strength.
Defense: 2.12-2.44 pop times. Fluid feet, clean transfers across his midsection, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 70 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Balanced, slightly closed base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. Level barrel path through the zone, some quickness to his hands, works gap to gap.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step and slide to the middle of the rubber. Some movement in the body as he lifts to the mid-chest. Level, works back to on-line, landing with a closed foot-strike. Balanced finish
Arm Action: R. Medium arm stroke bounces from a small plunge out of the glove. Working to get to a high-3/4 slot, occasionally rotating early and dropping the slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. 1671 rpm. Sink metrics with 1:15 spin at release. Elevated at times. Around the zone with out a great feel for any one spot.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1171 rpm. Early, rolling 11/5 tilt. Showed feel. Worked down in the zone.
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CH: 66-67 (KNX - 65-66) mph. (KNX) - Pushes with a slowed arm. Some feel for the zone with most misses at the bottom.
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Ryan Thiel C / RHP / Mount Tabor , NC / 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 175 pounds. Lanky frame, room to add strength.
Defense: 2.83-2.94 pop times. Feet gain ground to target, clean transfers across his midsection.
Arm: R. C - 66 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder, vertical barrel. Short stride, hands load down and back. Quick hands, slightly uphill barrel path, stays inside the ball, works gap to gap.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8.7 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step and slide to the 1B side. Leg kick to the low-chest. Head sways slightly. Slightly closed works back to an on-line and square foot-strike. Straight line direction through finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing works to an impinged over-the-top slot. Fights for the release.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. 1654 rpm. 12:30 spin tilt with early sink metrics. Elevated at times.
CB: 53-57 mph. 1521 rpm. Inconsistent spin, working to sweep across the zone. Should have better feel with added strength to the arm and hand. Showed feel for the zone.
CH: 58-59 mph. 1244 rpm. Solid arm speed with feel for the zone.
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Preston Tate OF / RHP / Salem Baptist Christian , NC / 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 5/7, 105 pounds. Young frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense: Plays through the ball, relaxed hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean transfers.
Arm: R. OF - 68 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Hit: R. Even base, hands at back shoulder, high back elbow. Weight and hands load slightly back, short stride. Level barrel path through the zone, gets extension out front, line drive approach working through the middle of the field.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should increase as the body matures.
Run:8.73 runner in the 60.
Delivery: 1B side. Small rocker and turn. Leg kick to the belt. Stable head. Slightly closed, stays level working to an on-line landing. Foot-strike is open. Rotational through his front side causing some fall to the 1B side in the finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing. High-3/4 slot. Average to above arm speed that should increase with maturity and strength. Has looseness
FB: T70, 66-70 mph. 1771 rpm. Run out of the hand, big to when working to the arm side. 1:15 spin tilt on release.
CB: 56-58 mph. 1073 rpm. Tumbling 12/6 tilt. Arm side misses.
CH: 64-67 mph. 1533 rpm. Good arm speed for deception. More sink than run with a 1:00 spin direction at release
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Cameryn Wilson C / RHP / South Stokes, NC / 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 5/8, 140 pounds. Thin frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: 2.25-2.26 pop times. OF-Plays through the ball, average hands, clean exchanges. C-Quick feet, clean transfers across his chest, has hip mobility, average hands receiving.
Arm: R. C - 71 mph. OF - 80 mph. OF-Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy. C-Short arm action, over the to slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Even base, hands just below back shoulder. Small leg lift, average stride, hands load back. Quick hands, lift to the barrel path, gets extension out front, works middle and to his pull side.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above bat speed.
Run:7.84 runner in the 60.
Delivery: 3B side. Small rocker to the side and easy turn. Lift to the belt, setting the shoulder slightly up hill. Aggressive down the hill, reaching to an on-line and square foot-strike. Good energy and direction. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Medium arm stroke to an over-the-top slot. Good arm speed.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. 2128 rpm. Solid arm speed. Occasionally cut with a 12:00 spin tilt on average out of the hand. Lacks ride, playing true through the zone.
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SL: 67-68 mph. 2111 rpm. Solid arm speed with some downer action. Late at times.
CH: 66-69 mph. 1542 rpm. Straight change that occasionally cut. Good arm speed and deception. Should miss barrels with the deception
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Brady Hicks OF / RHP / Carroll County, VA / 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 125 pounds. Thin, lanky frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense: Plays to the ball, average hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean transfers.
Arm: R. OF - 67 mph. Accurate, long arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: R. Even base, more weight over the back leg, hands at back shoulder with bat waggle. Short stride, some hand movement. Barrel works down to the ball, level at times through the zone, some quickness to his hands, middle of the field approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed, numbers should increase with added strength.
Run:8 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Big rocker and turn. Head sways as he lifts to the belt, taking his hands across his knee to break. Level and slightly closed, uses a short stride, working on-line, landing square. Fights the backside through to the finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing works to an over-the-top slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. 1782 rpm. Elevated with 12:30 spin out of the hand. Average ride with minimal side to side movement.
CB: 53-56 mph. 1358 rpm. Early, sweeping action. Misses were up and to the arm side. Lacked some arm speed at times.
CH: 60-61 mph. 1203 rpm. Solid arm speed. Creates some fade. Showed feel for arm side location
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Ian Martin C / OF / Magna Vista, VA / 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF.
Body: 5/8, 165 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Defense: 2.11-2.41 pop times. OF-Plays through the ball, relaxed hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean transfers. C-Quick feet, clean exchanges across his chest, athletic receiving with average to above hands.
Arm: R. C - 75 mph. OF - 79 mph. OF-Accurate, short arm action, over the top slot. C-Accurate, short arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, quiet hands. Quick hands, direct path, barrel stays through the ball, lined balls through the middle of the field.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. Made hard contact in BP, above average bat speed.
Run:7.34 runner in the 60.
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