The PBR scouting staff was at Campbell University on Sunday November 11^th to run an Open ID event powered by The Performance Academy.  The event was open to all players and TPA used the event to run a tryout for their upcoming summer season.

With over 60 players in attendance, PBR gathered a lot of stats and information.  Players ran through a full pro-style workout including a laser timed 60, multiple offensive rotations, and a full defensive workout.  Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen with scouts marking down velocity and spin rates on each arm. 

We continue our player evaluations with the primary pitchers and catchers.  Players had the opportunity to add an evaluation and video to their workout, allowing them to connect to the over 900 college coaches and scouts that subscribe to PBR.  There were five primary catchers and one primary pitcher that took advantage of the full scout day and their full evaluations are below.

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Fall Open ID with TPA: Pitchers and Catchers

 

PITCHERS

Will Saxenmeyer RHP / 1B / Holly Springs, NC / 2022 Lanky frame with room to fill out at 6 foot 4, 165-pound.  Hits from the right side with a balanced lower half with his barrel starting in a vertical position.  Uses a leg kick during the load with his hands working back.  Quick hands with a level bat path.  Works middle to his pull side with some strength in the swing.  Has feel for his barrel with average to above average bat speed.  Exit velocity recorded at 86 mph.  Active feet on the infield with average hands.  Clean transfers with an accurate arm to first base that topped at 77 mph.  Recorded an 8.00 in the 60. Slow to fast tempo to his delivery on the mound, starting with a sidestep, going into his leg kick working up to the bottom of his chest.  Slightly across his body to the plate.  Long, loose arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Jerks to the first base side through release affecting command at times.  Arm is quick with his fastball working at 79-80 mph.  Spin rate on the fastball ranged from 1509-1561 rpm.  Curveball has 12/6 break at 62-64 mph.  Curveball spun at 1386-1449 rpm.  Flashed a couple curveballs with tight break.

 

CATCHERS

Brendan Burke C / 1B / Panther Creek, NC / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 115 / POS: 20 Strong build at 6 foot 2, 210-pounds. Relaxed setup from the left side.  Smooth load with a short stride and quiet barrel.  Short barrel path to the ball with some through the front of the zone.  Lined balls to his pull side with strength.  Has feel for his barrel with average bat speed.  Exit velocity recorded at 89 mph.  Fluid feet through his throws to second base with clean transfers, throwing from an over the top slot.  Arm has carry to second base topping at 78 mph.  Accurate arm with pop times ranging from 2.06-2.11.  Has some feel around the first base bag.  High hips at the catch position with average hands.  Accurate arm that topped at 77 mph.  Recorded a 7.97 in the 60.

Reid Richards C / 3B / Middle Creek, NC / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 176 / POS: 20 Lanky, athletic frame at 6 foot 3, 160-pounds. Posted the highest exit velocity on the day at 95 mph.  Hits from the right side with a balanced, relaxed setup.  Smooth load against his back leg with his hands getting ready to attack the ball.  Loose hands and keeps his barrel in the zone.  Lined balls through the middle of the field with a balanced swing.  Better than average bat speed with strength in his swing.  Quick, clean transfers behind the plate throwing from an overhand slot.  Arm topped at 76 mph to second base with some carry.  Pop times ranged from 2.02-2.17 with some feel for the bag.  Recorded a 7.17 in the 60.

Regan Bernard C / 3B / Middle Creek, NC / 2022 Athletic frame at 6 foot 2, 165-pounds with room to add strength.  Balanced setup from the right side, sitting into his legs.  Small hand load with a short stride.  Lined balls to left field with a short barrel path to the ball.  Average bat speed with his exit velocity recorded at 80 mph.  Arm topped at 70 mph to second base from a high ¾ slot.  Tries to be to quick at times causing the arm and lower half to get out of sync.  Some feel for the bag with pop times ranging from 2.12-2.28.  Recorded a 7.90 in the 60.

Jared Mayer C / RHP / South Garner, NC / 2022 5 foot 10, 160-pound average build.  Hits from the right side with a wide base.  Uses a toe tap during the load with not much hand movement.  Mostly flat barrel path with a gap to gap approach.  Gets jumpy at times causing his barrel path to get long. Average barrel feel and bat speed with his exit velocity recorded at 80 mph.  Higher hips in his setup behind the plate with his arm topping at 72 mph to second base.  Transfers across his chest with a short arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Pop times ranged from 2.20-2.46.  Recorded an 8.23 in the 60. Works from the stretch only on the mound.  Small leg kick with his upper body leaning over and throwing from a side arm slot.  Stayed down in the zone with his fastball with arm side run and sink at 67-70 mph.  Fastball had a spin rate of 1896-2051 rpm.  Has feel for his changeup with sink at 56-59 mph.  Lacked some feel for his breaking ball at 58-59 mph.  Breaking ball spun at 1815-1992 rpm.  Fastball and changeup are his two best pitches.

Tim Hudson C / 3B / Ravenscroft, NC / 2023 5 foot 7, 120-pound build.  Balanced setup from the right side with his hands starting low in front of his chest.  Hands work back during the load with his hands working back.  Middle of the field approach with a slightly uphill barrel path.  Exit velocity recorded at 70 mph.  Active feet on the infield, catching the ball out front in the center of his body with low hips.  Funnels to the belt after catch with clean transfers, throwing form a high ¾ slot.  Some accuracy to his throws across the diamond that topped at 62 mph.  Low hips in his setup behind the plate.  Transfers across his chest, throwing from an overhand slot with his arm topping at 66 mph to second base.  Some feel for the bag with pop times ranging from 2.32-2.50.  Recorded a 7.96 in the 60.