Prep Baseball Report of North Carolina kicked off its 2018 coverage at The Athletic Barn in Waxhaw, NC with the 5 Star Carolina Vipers on Sunday January 14^th.  The Athletic Barn is a spacious indoor / outdoor facility that allowed PBR to run a modified pro-style workout with the players from the 5 Star Viper program. 

Each position player went through some speed and agility testing.  The areas covered included a 20 yard dash, a 5-10-5 agility test, and a standing broad jump.  Players then went through a defensive workout where PBR’s staff evaluated them and took radar readings on positional throws.  Offensively, players worked in several cage settings, being evaluated, and getting some analytical readings like exit velocity off the bat.

Pitchers were able to go through similar speed and agility testing prior to their bullpen sessions.  The bullpens were controlled with an understanding that most of the arms are still ramping up their aggression and pitch counts.  Radar readings were taken and pitchers had the option to unleash their full repertoire during the bullpen session. 

With one of our first looks from the 5 Star Carolina Viper Scout Day we will analyze some of the statistical information from the day.  Each of the speed and agility readings, along with arm grades and exit velocity off the bat are listed for position players.  Pitchers will feature their radar readings from the bullpens.

5 Star Carolina Vipers – Statistical Information

Click Here for a full roster from the event.

Click Here for the complete statistical information on each player in attendance.

 

Top Exit Velocities (Offensive)

 

Jeb Despard C / 3B / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2021 Exit Velo: 88 mph

Steven Gonzalez SS / 3B / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2019 Exit Velo: 87 mph

Isaiah Lowe C / 3B / Pinnacle Classical Academy, NC / 2021 Exit Velo: 87 mph

Michael Posse SS / OF / Northwood, NC / 2021 Exit Velo: 87 mph

Sullivan Newsome C / 1B / Weddington, NC / 2020 Exit Velo: 86 mph

 

Top 20 Yard Dash Times (Laser Timed)

 

Top 5-10-5 Agility Test Times

 

Standing Broad Jump

 

Steven Gonzalez SS / 3B / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2019 Standing Broad Jump: 10'3"

 

 

Jeb Despard C / 3B / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2021 Standing Broad Jump: 9'7"

 

 

Jackson Finger SS / 2B / North Gaston, NC / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 15 Standing Broad Jump: 9'6"

 

 

Fermin Osio SS / RHP / North Gaston, NC / 2019 Standing Broad Jump: 9'6"

 

 

Joel Simpson C / OF / Central Academy of Technology and Arts, NC / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 167 / POS: 22 Standing Broad Jump: 9'6"

 

 

Top Positional Velocities

 

Sullivan Newsome C / 1B / Weddington, NC / 2020 Infield Velocity: 84 mph

 

 

Joel Simpson C / OF / Central Academy of Technology and Arts, NC / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 167 / POS: 22 Outfield Velocity: 80 mph

 

 

Michael Posse SS / OF / Northwood, NC / 2021 Infield Velocity: 79 mph

 

 

Aly Dawood SS / 3B / Cuthbertson, NC / 2019 Infield Velocity: 79 mph

 

 

Steven Gonzalez SS / 3B / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2019 Infield Velocity: 78 mph

 

 

Top Catcher Pop Times

 

Isaiah Lowe C / 3B / Pinnacle Classical Academy, NC / 2021 Pop Time: 2.07 - 2.11

 

 

Andrew Schuldt C / 3B / Hough, NC / 2021 Pop Time: 2.09 - 2.15

 

 

Joel Simpson C / OF / Central Academy of Technology and Arts, NC / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 167 / POS: 22 Pop Time: 2.11 - 2.26

 

 

Top Fastball

 

Jake Bloss 3B / RHP / Early College at Guilford, NC / 2019 Max Fastball: 81 Fastball Range: 79-81

 

 

Isaiah Lowe C / 3B / Pinnacle Classical Academy, NC / 2021 Max Fastball: 78 Fastball Range: 76-77

 

 

Michael Gracer 3B / 1B / Northwest Cabarrus, NC / 2021 Max Fastball: 78 Fastball Range: 76-77

 

 

Tanner Lyne RHP / C / CFA Academy, NC / 2022 Max Fastball: 77 Fastball Range: 74-76

 

 

Boone Cartee 3B / C / Kings Mountain High, NC / 2021 Max Fastball: 76 Fastball Range: 72-75