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Wed January 24, 2018
On Sunday January 21st, 38 players from across North Carolina, and neighboring states, converged on The Hitting Factory in Taylorsville, NC. The day allowed for two events to run simultaneously as PBR hosted the Winter Future Game Trials and an Unsigned Senior Showcase.
The Winter Future Game Trials / Unsigned Senior Showcase workout included players going through a modified pro-style workout. Each position player ran a laser timed 20 yard dash, a 5-10-5 agility shuttle, and tested in a standing broad jump. They also went through a defensive workout that allowed PBR scouts to evaluate footwork, hands, throwing mechanics, and carry. Each positional workout recorded a radar reading on the throws. Catchers were able to throw for pop times as well. Offensively, hitters worked off a tee to get exit velocities and then took several rounds of BP in front of PBR’s staff. The pitchers threw controlled bullpens, with an understanding that we are still in January. The bullpens were filmed and the radar gun assisted in evaluating their stuff.
Today we will dive deep into the statistics from the event, highlighting leaders from several different categories. In the coming week, as videos post to the individual player profiles, we will publish in-depth evaluations on each player in attendance.
Winter Future Game Trials – Highlights
Unsigned Senior Showcase – Highlights
A Statistical Look
Top Infield Velocities
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Jake Soorus OF / RHP / North Lincoln, NC / 2020INF Velo: 88 mph |
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Alex Rodriguez SS / C / Southeast Guilford, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 16
INF Velo: 85 mph |
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Nicholas Sciubba SS / OF / Cardinal Spellman, NC / 2016INF Velo: 82 mph |
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Will Austin 2B / RHP / Eastern Alamance, NC / 2020INF Velo: 82 mph |
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Marcus Novy SS / 2B / Jack Britt, NC / 2021INF Velo: 82 mph |
Top Catcher Velocities
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Carter Merrill C / 3B / Stuart Cramer, NC / 2020C Velo: 78 mph |
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Joshua Topper C / OF / Hickory Ridge, NC / 2018C Velo: 77 mph |
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Logan Person C / OF / South View, NC / 2018C Velo: 76 mph |
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Maxwell Doherty C / 2B / Lake Norman Charter, NC / 2020C Velo: 76 mph |
Top Exit Velocities (Offensive)
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Carter Merrill C / 3B / Stuart Cramer, NC / 2020Exit Velo: 89 mph |
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Jake Soorus OF / RHP / North Lincoln, NC / 2020Exit Velo: 89 mph |
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Nicholas Sciubba SS / OF / Cardinal Spellman, NC / 2016Exit Velo: 87 mph |
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Joshua Topper C / OF / Hickory Ridge, NC / 2018Exit Velo: 86 mph |
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Logan Person C / OF / South View, NC / 2018Exit Velo: 85 mph |
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Maxwell Doherty C / 2B / Lake Norman Charter, NC / 2020Exit Velo: 85 mph |
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Wesley Lug C / 3B / Hough, NC / 2021Exit Velo: 85 mph |
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Riley Kenney OF / 1B / Holly Springs, NC / 2020Exit Velo: 85 mph |
Top 20 Yard Dash Times
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Christian Thomas OF / OF / Central Cabarrus, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 3
20yd: 2.71 |
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Nicholas Sciubba SS / OF / Cardinal Spellman, NC / 201620yd: 2.82 |
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Jacob Mabe SS / 2B / West Stokes, NC / 202020yd: 2.85 |
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Cody Cato OF / Hilltop Christian School, NC / 202020yd: 2.85 |
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Easton Rhoney OF / OF / Alexander Central, NC / 202020yd: 2.86 |
Top Standing Broad Jump
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Jaydin Poteat OF / Orange, NC / 2018Broad Jump: 9-foot-3 |
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Riley Kenney OF / 1B / Holly Springs, NC / 2020Broad Jump: 9-foot-3 |
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Jake Soorus OF / RHP / North Lincoln, NC / 2020Broad Jump: 8-foot-8 |
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Christian Thomas OF / OF / Central Cabarrus, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 3
Broad Jump: 8-foot-6 |
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Easton Rhoney OF / OF / Alexander Central, NC / 2020Broad Jump: 8-foot-6 |
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Alex Rodriguez SS / C / Southeast Guilford, NC / 2020Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 16
Broad Jump: 8-foot-6 |
Top Fastball
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Jake Soorus OF / RHP / North Lincoln, NC / 2020Max Fastball: 83 mph |
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Cody Strain RHP / 1B / Franklin, NC / 2018Max Fastball: 82 mph |
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Emery Propst LHP / OF / East Burke, NC / 2020Max Fastball: 81 |
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Abana Kafai 1B / LHP / Mount Tabor, NC / 2018Max Fastball: 78 |
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Noah Barozzino 2B / RHP / Hough, NC / 2020Max Fastball: 77 |
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Landon Miller RHP / OF / North Iredell, NC / 2020Max Fastball: 77 |