LakePoint Preseason I.D: Catcher Reports

Mon January 30, 2023
PBR Georgia Staff

The LakePoint Preseason I.D. was held January 7th at LakePoint Sports. This event was a great chance to see where the athletes were at after a long off season of hard work. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Saturday.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at all catchers that were in attendance at the event. 

Kamden Jenkins C / 3B / Pickens , GA / 2026

Position Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Stocky frame with present strength. Top hand dominant.
Hit: RHH. Medium base with solid rhythm in the hands, uses lower half well. Feel for separation. Sweeping path with present pop.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 248' max distance. Plenty of pull side juice with top spin.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short, H3/4 arm action with accuracy.
Defense: 2.01-2.11 pop times. Solid reciever, uses lower half momentum well, creating good direction. Nice transfer for age, gets the ball out with urgency.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.

Gavin Allred C / RHP / Cedartown, GA / 2026

Position Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Medium frame, well built lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, creates rhythm between hips & hands. Little c load will occasionally get out of sequence due to different timing of trigger. Just do one waggle into load at the same time every time and it will be more consistent. Gains ground & clears front hip properly in stride, solid weight distribution at landing and quiet head. Short, direct path hands works cleanly close to body. Occasionally will cast hands when load gets out of control but typically balanced hands thru contact.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 262' max distance. Backspin to left center gap, some feel for inside out swing. Turns barrel in tight space well.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. short, OH arm action stays behind the ball well. Ball has some carry and is accurate.
Defense: 2.00-2.12 pop times. Confident receiver, repeatable footwork, solid exchange.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Stephen FitzGerald C / 3B / Blessed Trinity Catholic, GA / 2024

Position Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds. Large frame with broad shoulders & present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, active rhythm in hips & hands. Aggressive negative move, toe tap allows him to feel some separation. Sweeping path with impressive intent.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 279' max distance. Top spin line drives to left center gap.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. short arm action 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop times. Smooth reciever, good enough lower half direction. Solid transfer.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Nathan Rowland C / OF / North Paulding, GA / 2025

Position Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted, rounded shoulders, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Powerful, athletic base with quiet movement in the hands to make for a low effort load. Simplified stroke is very efficient and in sequence. Timed up separation, shoulders work south in stride to go north post landing. Short, direct path with some late barrel angle. Matches plane very well and creates some natural uppercut.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 308' max distance. Hard line drives to the pull side, mixture of top and back spin. Very twitchy at the plate.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short arm action from the ear with solid carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Very focused, patient receiver. Plays low, impressive footwork and transfer for age.

Hiram Zamora C / SS / Roswell , GA / 2025

Position Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 152-pounds. Athletic medium frame, proportionally built.
Hit: RHH. Well sequenced swing with a wide, athletic base. Coils upper half, leg kick to back hip, allowing front hip to lead the stride. Repeats launch position and powerful from ground up. Good lower half momentum. Short and direct with ability to turn barrel in tight space. good feel for inside out swing. Matches plane well.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 336' max distance. Gap to gap back spin doubles.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short arm action from the ear OH with nice carry and accuracy.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop times. Patient reciever, very quick feet and good direction. Transfer is of the same quality as the footwork.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60.

Parker Milz C / RHP / Baylor, TN / 2026

Position Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. High waist, medium frame.
Hit: RHH. Base just outside shoulders, slightly open. Repeatable little c load with proper separation timing. Short to, long through path with some whip. Casts hands occasionally.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 62.4 mph. 170' max distance. Hard line drives to gaps. Feel for barrel.
Arm: RH. C-67 mph. Short H3/4 arm action just off the ear. Efficient for the position.
Defense: 2.26-2.38 pop times. Solid footwork and transfer. Needs more patience recieving.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.