2018 Top Prospect Games - Statistical Analysis
August 15, 2018
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On Monday August 6th, at Campbell’s Jim Perry Stadium PBR held one of the must-see events of the year in North Carolina. In its second year, the Top Prospect Games have become a marked event for college coaches and pro scouts. This year’s event saw 66 players perform in front of over 25 evaluators from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Divided into four teams, position players were able to go through a complete pro-style workout, followed by an 8 inning controlled scrimmage. Pitchers threw two controlled innings. This format allowed coaches and scouts to see players take BP, run a 60, workout at their defensive position, and still evaluate them in game situations.
Over the coming week, we will take a deep dive into the players that took part in the PBR Top Prospect Games. Today we will take a look at the statistics gathered from the event. The full statistical spread is available below in a link. Top performers are listed under key categories as well.
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PBR Top Prospect Games: By The Numbers
+ 66 of the Top Players in NC attended the 2018 Top Prospect Games
+ PBR received over 120 request for invite to the event, working with the state’s high school coaches, area scouts, and PBR’s staff to limit it to players that received a recommendation
+ 27 players ran a sub-7.25 sixty… 16 sub-7.10… 9 sub-7.00
+ The top infield velocity was 88 mph across the diamond… 12 players were 80 mph or better
+ The top outfield velocity was 89 mph… 13 players were 80 mph or better
+ All 10 catchers posted a workout pop time under 2.10
+ 21 hitters had an exit velocity of 90 mph or better with the high getting to 99 mph
+ 20 arms threw with 1 above 90mph… 9 above 85 mph… 16 above 81 mph.
2018 Top Prospect Games - Statistical Leaders
59 players in attendance ran the laser timed 60 on the day. The median time of the sixty registered at 7.27. Nine players ran a sub-7.00 sixty. 2019 OF Max LeCroy (Christ School) led the way, turning in a 6.80, followed by 2019 OF Jason Montague (Southern Nash HS) and his 6.86 time. LeCroy committed to Lenoir-Rhyne shortly after the event and Montague is a Coker Baseball commit.
Name | School | Class | Pos | 60 Yard Dash |
Max LeCroy | Christ School | 2019 | OF | 6.80 |
Jason Montague | Southern Nash HS | 2019 | OF | 6.86 |
Allden Horne | East Lincoln HS | 2019 | OF | 6.89 |
Grayson Laspaluto | Apex Friendship HS | 2019 | SS | 6.92 |
Will Hood | Pro5 Academy | 2019 | OF | 6.95 |
During the defensive evaluations, infielders threw from shortstop or first base based on their primary position. 31 total infielders worked out with a median velocity across the diamond of 78 mph. Alex Sniffen (3B, New Hanover HS, 2019) led all infielders at 88 mph from the position. Carson Whisenhunt (1B, Davie County HS, 2019) and Dominick D’Ercole (3B, Middle Creek HS, 2019) each touched 86 from their position. Each of the top four velocities recorded came from potential dual position players.
Name | School | Class | Pos | INF Velocity |
Alex Sniffen | New Hanover HS | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 88 mph |
Carson Whisenhunt | Davie County HS | 2019 | LHP/1B | 86 |
Dominick D'Ercole | Middle Creek HS | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 86 |
Grayson Laspaluto | Apex Friendship HS | 2019 | SS/RHP | 84 |
Will Hood | Pro 5 Academy | 2019 | OF/INF | 83 |
14 of 23 outfielders worked with a positional velocity of 80 mph or better out of the hand. A median velocity of 82 mph was recorded in the workout. Uncommitted 2019 Jack Masonis (OF, Myers Park HS) led all outfielders at 89 mph. Recently committed Vance Anderson (OF, Lake Norman HS, 2019) worked up to 88. Seven players touched 85 or better.
Name | School | Class | Pos | OF Velocity |
Jack Masonis | Myers Park HS | 2019 | OF | 89 mph |
Vance Anderson | Lake Norman HS | 2019 | OF | 88 |
Jake Soorus | North Lincoln HS | 2020 | OF/RHP | 86 |
Max LeCroy | Christ School | 2019 | OF | 86 |
10 catchers worked out on the day with all 10 recording POP times under 2.10 in the workout. The median catcher positional velocity sat at 76 mph out of the crouch. Bo Rusher (C, Salisbury HS, 2019) impressed with his carry and his accuracy. He along with Carter Merrill (C, Stuart Cramer HS, 2020) and Sullivan Newsome (C, Weddington HS, 2020) each lead the way with a top POP time of 2.00.
Name | School | Class |
Poss | POP Time | Catcher Velocity |
Bo Rusher | Salisbury HS | 2019 | C | 2.00-2.08 | 78 mph |
Carter Merrill | Stuart Cramer HS | 2020 | C | 2.00-2.09 | 77 |
Sullivan Newsome | Weddington HS | 2020 | C | 2.00-2.15 | 78 |
Cambell Conard | TC Roberson HS | 2020 | C | 2.04-2.20 | 76 |
Austin Gilley | Southern Alamance HS | 2019 | C | 2.04-2.22 | 75 |
The 2018 Top Prospect Games produced a lot of physical players. This was very evident with the exit velocity testing where 39 of the 54 players tested at 85 mph or better off the barrel. 21 player reached the 90 mph barrier. Ronald Evans (3B, Pro5 Academy, 2019) lead all hitters at 99 mph off the barrel, but he was followed closely by 3 player reaching 98 mph.
Name | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity |
Ronald Evans | Pro5 Academy | 2019 | 3B | 99 mph |
Nick Leonard | Reagan HS | 2019 | 1B | 98 |
Alex Sniffen | New Hanover HS | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 98 |
Javier Martinez | Cresset Christian | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 98 |
Carson Whisenhunt | Davie County HS | 2019 | LHP/1B | 97 |
The pitchers at the 2018 Top Prospect Games worked a controlled two innings apiece. The median fastball for the day peaked at 85 mph. Mason Gwyn (RHP, North Surry HS, 2019) created early buzz touching 91 mph and leading all pitchers. Tyler Driver (RHP, Pro5 Academy, 2019) worked at 89 and was followed by four arms that touched 87.
Name | School | Class | Pos | Max Fastball |
Mason Gwyn | North Surry HS | 2019 | RHP | 91 mph |
Tyler Driver | Pro5 Academy | 2019 | RHP | 89 |
Alex Sniffen | New Hanover HS | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 87 |
Carter Holjes | Cardinal Gibbons | 2019 | RHP | 87 |
Dominick D'Ercole | Middle Creek HS | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 87 |
Grayson Laspaluto | Apex Friendship HS | 2019 | SS/RHP | 87 |
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