Open ID - Gate City Titans I: Stats & Quick Hitters
July 16, 2021
PBR of North Carolina was on hand at High Point Christian for an Open ID with the Gate City Titans. The event featured players from the 2022-2025 grad classes.
The day started with position players running a laser timed 60. After the 60 players took on field batting practice followed by a defensive workout for outfielders, catchers, and infielders. Pitchers finished the workout throwing a controlled bullpen with velocities being recorded on the Stalker Radar Gun.
Below we take a look at some numbers posted throughout the event as well as some players who stood out during the pro-style workout.
Statistical Analysis
THE 60 YARD DASH
Players ran a laser timed 60 yard dash to start the pro-style workout. The 60 was ran on a natural surface.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
| 1 | Trenton Doss | NC | Oak Grove | 2022 | OF | 6.89 |
| 2 | Owen Smith | NC | Salem Baptist Christian | 2022 | C | 7.10 |
| 3 | Skyler Dark | NC | Vandalia Christian | 2023 | OF | 7.15 |
| 4 | Donovan Robinson Jr | NC | T. Wingate Andrews | 2022 | 2B | 7.17 |
| 5 | Carson Brown | WV | Independence | 2022 | OF | 7.20 |
| 6 | Jace Tillman | NC | Triad Math and Science | 2023 | OF | 7.29 |
| 7 | Wester Palanca | NC | T Wingate Andrews | 2023 | 2B | 7.34 |
| ^ | Andru Hall | NC | West Stokes | 2025 | SS | 7.34 |
| 8 | Ryan Beasley | WV | Herbert Hoover | 2022 | OF | 7.42 |
| 9 | Colby Niten | NC | East Forsyth | 2022 | OF | 7.46 |
| 10 | Rylan Smith | NC | Wheatmore | 2022 | SS | 7.48 |
| ^ | Jason Ellis | NC | Northern Guilford | 2024 | RHP | 7.48 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – INFIELDERS
Infielders were able to workout at shortstop throwing across the infield, or from 1B throwing to 2B and 3B in the pro-style workout. Coaches are working to evaluate rhythm, footwork, hands, exchanges, arm action, accuracy, and carry. To measure arm strength PBR Scouts utilize a radar gun. Below are the top posted positional velocities from the day.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Hunter Russell | NC | Calvary Day School | 2022 | C | 80 |
| ^ | Hunter Greear | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2023 | 3B | 80 |
| ^ | Finley Spicer | NC | Union Pines | 2022 | OF | 80 |
| 2 | Leonard Hadley III | NC | Mountain Island Charter | 2022 | OF | 74 |
| 3 | Colby McGhee | VA | Franklin County | 2022 | RHP | 73 |
| ^ | Braylon Clark | NC | Southwest | 2022 | 3B | 73 |
| ^ | Chesley Holt | NC | John M Morehead | 2022 | 1B | 73 |
| ^ | Andru Hall | NC | West Stokes | 2025 | SS | 73 |
| ^ | Grant Ferguson | NC | West Wilkes | 2022 | 2B | 73 |
| 4 | Dwayne Lockhart II | NC | Forsyth Home Educators | 2022 | 3B | 72 |
| ^ | Rylan Smith | NC | Wheatmore | 2022 | SS | 72 |
| 5 | Jackson Stevens | NC | Wesleyan Christian | 2023 | RHP | 71 |
| ^ | Carson Moore | NC | J.M. Morehead | 2024 | RHP | 71 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – OUTFIELDERS
Outfielders worked out from right field, making throws to the plate. Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength. Scouts are also working to see exchange, arm path, carry, and accuracy.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Carson Brown | WV | Independence | 2022 | OF | 82 |
| 2 | Ryan Beasley | WV | Herbert Hoover | 2022 | OF | 81 |
| ^ | Braylon Clark | NC | Southwest | 2022 | 3B | 81 |
| 3 | Trenton Doss | NC | Oak Grove | 2022 | OF | 80 |
| 4 | Jackson Jones | NC | Eastern Guilford | 2024 | C | 79 |
| ^ | Caleb Ferree | NC | East Forsyth | 2022 | OF | 79 |
| ^ | Skyler Dark | NC | Vandalia Christian | 2023 | OF | 79 |
| 5 | Andru Hall | NC | West Stokes | 2025 | SS | 74 |
| ^ | Hudson Severt | NC | West Wilkes | 2022 | RHP | 74 |
CATCHER POP TIMES & POSITIONAL VELOCITY
In the pro-style workout, catchers workout from behind home plate, making multiple throws to 2B, simulating a stolen base attempt. Scouts again are looking for a quick, clean transition to the release as well as carry and accuracy on the throw. For catchers, evaluators will put a stopwatch on the “pop time” or the time the ball hits their glove to the time the ball hits the MIF’s glove at 2B. Coaches can also time the transition from when the ball hits the catchers glove to when he is able to release his throw. PBR scouts add the radar gun to put a number on the arm strength out of the crouched position.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Hunter Russell | NC | Calvary Day School | 2022 | C | 80 |
| 2 | Nik DeBerry | GA | Islands | 2023 | C | 79 |
| 3 | Nolan Coe | NC | South Stokes | 2023 | C | 75 |
| 4 | Jacob Trivette | NC | Caldwell Academy | 2023 | C | 73 |
| 5 | Alex Schillie | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2022 | C | 72 |
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Jacob Trivette | NC | Caldwell Academy | 2023 | C | 2.01-2.06 |
| ^ | Nik DeBerry | GA | Islands | 2023 | C | 2.01-2.06 |
| 2 | Nolan Coe | NC | South Stokes | 2023 | C | 2.07-2.13 |
| 3 | Hunter Russell | NC | Calvary Day School | 2022 | C | 2.09-2.32 |
| 4 | Owen Smith | NC | Salem Baptist Christian | 2022 | C | 2.17-2.32 |
| 5 | Leonard Hadley III | NC | Mountain Island Charter | 2022 | OF | 2.28-2.68 |
Max Fastball Velocity
Pitchers threw controlled bullpens with their velocities being recorded on the Stalker Radar Gun.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
| 1 | Hunter Russell | NC | Calvary Day School | 2022 | C | 84 mph |
| 2 | Hunter Greear | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2023 | 3B | 81 mph |
| 3 | Trenton Doss | NC | Oak Grove | 2022 | OF | 80 mph |
| 4 | Ryan Beasley | WV | Herbert Hoover | 2022 | OF | 78 mph |
| 5 | Colby McGhee | VA | Franklin County | 2022 | RHP | 75 mph |
| ^ | Skyler Dark | NC | Vandalia Christian | 2023 | OF | 75 mph |
| ^ | Dwayne Lockhart II | NC | Forsyth Home Educators | 2022 | 3B | 75 mph |
| 6 | Jackson Jones | NC | Eastern Guilford | 2024 | C | 74 mph |
| ^ | Alex Schillie | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2022 | C | 74 mph |
| ^ | Jackson Stevens | NC | Wesleyan Christian | 2023 | RHP | 74 mph |
| 7 | Hudson Severt | NC | West Wilkes | 2022 | RHP | 71 mph |
| 8 | Jason Ellis | NC | Northern Guilford | 2024 | RHP | 70 mph |
| 9 | Carmine Lancaster | NC | Glenn | 2024 | RHP | 68 mph |
| 10 | Daniel Russell | NC | Cornerstone Charter | 2024 | 3B | 65 mph |
Quick Hitters
6-foot-1, 180-pound build. Lined balls through the middle of the field during BP. Barrel stays through the zone with extension out front. Arm topped at 79 mph from the outfield.
Long, athletic frame at 6-foot-4, 210-pounds. Hands are quick with a line drive approach working through the middle of the field. Hit several balls off the barrel. Strong base throughout his swing. Fastball topped at 80 mph off the mound. Posted a 6.89 60-time on the lasers.
Left hand hitter. Fluid swing with the ability to use the whole field. Mostly flat barrel path. Easy effort to his delivery with his fastball topping at 74 mph. His 6-foot-1, 151-pound frame has room for maturation ahead.
Large frame at 6-foot-3, 240-pounds. LIned balls gap to gap during BP, Has strength in his hands. Has arm strength from behind the plate. Fastball topped at 84 mph off the mound from an over the top slot.
6-foot-1, 178-pound build. Hands have quickness with a direct barrel path that stays through the ball. Hit several balls off the barrel working through the middle of the field.
Athletic frame with strength present at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Balanced in the box with his barrel working flat through the zone. Lined balls to both gaps during his BP rounds. Hands have quickness. Accurate arm that topped at 80 mph across the diamond.
Strength present in a 6-foot-1, 208-pound frame. Gap to gap approach in BP with lift to the barrel path. Has arm strength and accuracy from behind the plate topping at 79 mph. Best pop time recorded at 2.01.
6-foot, 220-pound build with strength present. Ball comes hard off his barrel with strength present. Gap to gap approach with some lift to the swing path. Arm topped at 73 mph to second base.
Thin frame with room for maturation ahead at 5-foot-10, 135-pounds. Left hand hitter with quick hands. Barrel stays inside the ball lining balls to the left center gap. Accurate arm from the outfield that topped at 79 mph. Posted a 7.15 laser timed 60.
6-foot-3, 195-pound build. Fastball ranged from 74-78 mph. Uses a ¾ to side arm slot. Breaking ball has sweeping action at 63-65 mph. Flashed a changeup at 75 mph. Filled the zone up throughout his bullpen.
5-foot-10, 170-pound frame with room for maturation ahead. Strike thrower with three pitches. Little effort to the delivery with a clean arm action working through a high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 77 mph (2100 spin). Curveball has short, across break at 68-69 mph. Flashed a changeup at 70-72 mph.