Myers Park HS Scout Day: Outfielder & Catcher Analysis

In mid-October, as many players are hitting their fall peak and looking forward to some downtime as the winter season approaches, Myers Park High School hosted a PBR Scout Day.  The Scout Day featured 36 players from the 2019 – 2022 classes.  32 of the 36 players call Myers Park HS home.

Position players went through a full workout, including a laser timed 60 yard dash, an offensive evaluation in the cages and live on the field, as well as a defensive workout.  Pitchers were able to throw controlled bullpens where their velocities and stuff were evaluated.  As we begin to dive into the Scout Day, we will start with a look at the statistical information gathered from the day.  Running speeds, exit velocities, arm velocities, pop time and more were all recorded giving coaches and scouts their first glimpse at this talented group of players.

The outfielders saw 6 players workout, 5 of which are uncommitted.  Two uncommitted 2019s from the group have tools in place to make a potential impact at the next level.  There are a handful of underclass players that stood out as well. 

Behind the dish, three catchers worked out, with one each from the 2019, 2021, and 2022 classes.  Each catcher was able to showcase their ability behind the plate, throwing to 2B, blocking and recovering, and receiving live arms.

By The Numbers:
+ 36 players took part in the Scout Day
+ 14 pitchers threw controlled bullpens with Keener leading the way, bumping 88
+ 3 players ran sub 7.00 sixties on the laser timer with another 6 below 7.30.
+ 90 mph was the top exit velocity offensively with 2019 Evan Barbaryka and 2021 Jake Hasner each reaching the number.  
+ 11 hitters flashed an exit velocity of 85 mph or better

CLICK HERE for Statistics from Myers Park HS players in attendance

CLICK HERE for Statistics from Players attending the open Scout Day

Outfielder Analysis

Pres Cavenaugh OF / OF / Myers Park, NC / 2019 Lenoir-Rhyne commit.  6 foot, 170-pound athletic build.  Hits form the left side using a balanced setup.  Simple swing and approach with a short stride, good lower half and balance throughout his swing.  Quiet barrel with above average bat speed.  Works short to the ball showing feel for his barrel.  Hit with wood, working mostly to the pull side and showing some power leaving the yard during batting practice.  Exit velocity recorded at 86 mph.  Athletically plays through balls in the outfield with soft hands and fluid feet.  Short arm action throwing from a high ¾ slot with an accurate arm that peaked at 83 mph.  Recorded a 6.83 in the 60-yard dash.

Massie Flippin OF / 1B / Myers Park, NC / 2021 6-feet-1, 175-pound build.  Hits from the right side using a tall, slightly open setup.  Medium stride during his load with a quiet bat.  Barrel works level through the zone, working mostly middle to pull side getting around balls at times.  Exit velocity recorded at 85 mph.  Plays through balls in the outfield with average hands, clean exchanges, and long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Some accuracy to his throws with his positional velocity peaking at 73 mph.  Recorded a 7.08 in the 60-yard dash

Jack Masonis OF / RHP / Myers Park, NC / 2019 6-foot, 178-pound athletic, projectable build.  Hits from the right side using a tall, slightly open setup.  Fluid, loose swing with good balance, getting his lower half through the ball.  Hit with wood driving balls all over the field and leaving the yard to his pull side during batting practice.  Above average bat speed with his exit velocity recorded at 86 mph.  Athletically plays through balls in the outfield with fluid feet and average hands. Quick exchanges with a long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Good carry to his throws with his arm topping at 86 mph from the outfield.  Recorded a 6.86 in the 60-yard dash.

RJ Rhem OF / 1B / Myers Park, NC / 2019 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic build.  Hits from the left side with his weight on his back leg during his setup.  Short stride during his load, getting his lower half through the ball.  Loose swing, with above average bat speed.  Keeps his barrel in the zone, working slightly uphill after contact.  Looks to drive the ball working mostly middle to his pull side.  Showed some power during batting practice leaving the yard to right center field.  Exit velocity recorded at 89 mph.  Plays athletic at first base showing feel for the position.  Accurate arm with the ability to change his slot.  Arm peaked at 73 mph across the diamond.

Cole Williams OF / 2B / Myers Park, NC / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 113 / POS: 18 6-foot, 175-pound build.  Hits from the left side using a balanced setup.  Works smooth back during his load using a short stride.  Gets his lower half through the ball with good balance throughout his swing. Barrel works slightly uphill through the zone.  Above average bat speed working mostly middle to his pull side.  Exit velocity recorded at 80 mph.  Plays through balls in the outfield with average hands.  Clean exchanges with a long arm action, throwing from an over the top slot.  Some accuracy to his throws that peaked at 78 mph.  Recorded a 6.90 in the 60-yard dash.

Jackson Wise OF / OF / Myers park, NC / 2020 5-feet-8, 125-pound build.  Hits from the right side using a balanced setup.  Smooth back during his load using a short stride and getting his lower half through the ball.  Quiet bat during his load with his barrel working short to the ball and staying in the zone.  Gets extension out front, working gap to gap with a line drive approach.  Exit velocity recorded at 71 mph.  Athletically plays through balls in the outfield with quick feet and average hands.  Gets momentum into his throws using a long arm action throwing form a high ¾ slot.  Some accuracy to his throws with his arm peaking at 71 mph.  Recorded a 7.31 in the 60-yard dash.

Catcher Analysis

Harrison Bobbitt C / 1B / Myers Park, NC / 2021 6-feet-2, 205-pound build.  Hits from the right side using a balanced setup.  Weight goes back during his load with a short stride, setting his foot down early.  Hands work down and back during his load.  Gets his lower half through the ball with his barrel working level through the zone, with extension, getting long and around at times.  Exit velocity recorded at 87 mph.  Fluid feet with a short arm action, throwing from an over the top slot behind the plate. Pop times recorded at 2.11-2.19 with his positional velocity out of the crouch peaking at 73 mph.  Recorded a 7.65 in the 60-yard dash

Carter Flanagan C / 3B / Myers Park, NC / 2019 5-feet-11, 165-pound lanky build.  Hits from the left side using a tall, balanced setup.  Gets his hands back during his load while using a short stride.  Simple swing maintaining balance throughout.  Average bat speed with his barrel working short the ball and staying in the zone.  Line drive approach, showing feel for the barrel working gap to gap.  Works through his throws from behind the plate with fluid feet and short arm action throwing form an over the top slot.  Pop times recorded at 2.18-2.40 with his positional velocity peaking at 74 mph from behind the dish. Recorded a 7.35 in the 60-yard dash.

Owen Williams C / 3B / Myers Park, NC / 2022 5-feet-11, 175-pound build.  Hits from the left side using a tall, slightly open setup.  Smooth back during his load using a toe tap.  Simple, fluid swing with feel for his barrel.  Looks to get extension with a line drive approach.  Works gap to gap with his exit velocity peaking at 81 mph.  Athletic setup with his feet working through his throws from behind the plate.  Short arm action, throwing from an over the to slot.  Pop times recorded at 2.35-2.68 with his positional velocity peaking at 69 mph.  Recorded a 8.11 in the 60-yard dash.