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Player Evals: Rawlings Prospect Pitchers

January 25, 2021
Brandon Hall & Matt Payne
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director & NC Director of Scouting

PBR was in Raleigh, NC on Wednesday October 28th at North Raleigh Christian Academy to run the PBR Scout Day with Rawlings Prospects NC, in conjunction with an Open Prospect ID.  The event saw 34 prospects in attendance.  The Rawlings Prospects draw a majority of their roster from the Trinagle Area of the state.

Position players kicked the day off with a full pro-style workout, including a laser timed 60 yard dash.  The offensive evaluation included full ball flight data during live BP, with an exit velocity.  Defensively, players worked out from their primary position, allowing coaches and scouts to get a full view of athleticism, arm strength, hands, feet, and accuracy on throws.

After the position players, pitchers in attendance went through a controlled bullpen.  The bullpen included TrackMan gathering ball flight information from the release, including velocity, spin rates, and movement metrics.

CLICK HERE to see the full roster and complete statistical output from each player.  There are multiple tabs, with the TrackMan data included.

 

By the Numbers:

  • 29 Position Players participated in the offensive and defensive workout
  • 7.58 was the median sixty time
  • 6.09 was the top posted sixty time
  • 2 catchers posted pop times under 2.20
  • 10 hitters posted an exit velocity of 85mph or higher
  • 84 mph off the barrel was the median exit velocity
  • 97 mph was the top exit velocity during BP
  • 85 mph was the top fastball on the night
  • 19 total pitchers threw bullpens

 

Rawlings Prospects NC - pitchers

 

 

 

Carson Veasey LHP / 1B / Fuquay-Varina , NC / 2022

Positional Profile: LHP/1B.
Body: 6/1, 160 pounds.
Delivery: 3B side. Big side step and slide. Closed as he lifts to the high-chest. Level, works to an on-line and square landing. Lacks a true burst out of the backside. Balanced finish
Arm Action: L. Long arm action, occasionally reaches. Arm speed varied, showing above average at times. 3/4 to High-3/4 slot. Occasionally finished across his chest.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. 2188 rpm. Aggressive with the fastball, attacking the zone, working elevated where he may have some success. Solid ride with some run and 11:00 spin tilt.
CB:  mph.  rpm. .
SL: 63-69 mph. 1968 rpm. High ceiling to the pitch. Does lower the slot. Throws with intent. 15 inches of horizontal action. Has length. Erratic at times.
CH: 64-66 mph. 1450 rpm. Similar movement to the fastball, in the same tunnel. Occasional late fade. Slows the arm a bit. Lower release point

 

 

Marshall Hambrick LHP / 1B / Leesville Road , NC / 2025

Positional Profile: LHP/1B.
Body: 5/11, 125 pounds. Young frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense:  Active feet, relaxed hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: L.  INF - 66 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: L. Balanced, even base, bat on back shoulder. Small leg kick, short stride, hands go back. Has lift to the barrel path, gets extension out front, middle of the field approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8.08 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Lift to the low-chest, closing down his front side with a coil. Level, works to a landing that is closed to his line with an open toe at foot-strike. Rotational upper half falls to the 3B side.
Arm Action: L. Reaches out of the glove creating a long arm swing. High-3/4 release. Average arm speed.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. 1583 rpm. Heavy run out of the hand with 10:15 spin at release. Erratic. Most misses to arm side
CB: 47-56 mph. 1566 rpm. Soft, sweeping action. Some length. Elevated.
CH: 59-60 mph. 1119 rpm. Heavy run and some fade compared to the fastball tunnel. Arm side feel

 

 

Briggs McKenzie LHP / C / East Wake, NC / 2025

Positional Profile: LHP/C.
Body: 6/2, 140 pounds. Young, lanky frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, catches the ball in front of his right foot, average hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: L.  OF - 74 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: L. Even base, more weight over the back leg, hands above back shoulder. Hands cock back, toe tap, short stride. Short to the ball, hands have quickness and get through the zone, mostly flat barrel path, line drive approach, uses the whole field with feel for his barrel.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Better than average bat speed.
Run:8.05 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Set straight on in the middle of the rubber. Side step and slide to the 3B side. Stable through the leg lift to the mid-chest. Works on-line, landing slightly across his line with a square foot-strike. Balanced finish. Some effort.
Arm Action: L. Medium arm swing fights to a high-3/4 slot. Arm speed varied with occasional better than average movement through release.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. 2004 rpm. Solid carry and 10 inches of horizontal break with an 11:00 spin tilt. Around the zone
CB: 58-63 mph. 1764 rpm. Early, sweeping action. Has length with 16 inches of horizontal break. Average arm speed and feel.
CH: 64-66 mph. 1481 rpm. Similar metrics and movement to the fastball. Slight hook out of the glove with average arm speed

 

 

Hunter Temple LHP / OF / Fuquay-Varina , NC / 2022

Positional Profile: LHP/OF.
Body: 5/9, 155 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, relaxed hands, catches the ball in front of his right foot, clean exchanges.
Arm: L.  OF - 74 mph. Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: L. Tall, narrow, even base, hands at back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride. Quick hands, flat barrel path through the zone, get extension out front, works through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Some strength off the barrel, average to above average bat speed.
Run:7.95 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: 3B side. Side step and gradual turn. Methodical lift to the mid-chest with some pelvic tilt. Slightly uphill through the shoulders, working on-line, landing slightly across his line and square with the foot. Finishes with a small fall to 3B.
Arm Action: L. Scap load with the elbow at separation. Fights to build the rhythm. High-3/4 slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. 1939 rpm. Run out of the hand, heavy at times. Erratic. Elevated at times. 10:45 spin tilt at release
CB: 58-62 mph. 1652 rpm. Average arm speed. Early, sweeping action. Inconsistent spin direction. Some feel.
CH: 61-65 mph. 1758 rpm. Works on the outside of the ball, cutting it at times with a 11:45 spin tilt at release on average. Better feel for glove side

 

 

Gage Granata LHP / OF / Heritage, NC / 2024

Positional Profile: LHP/OF.
Body: 5/7, 136 pounds. Young frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense:  Athletic through the ball, soft hands, catches the ball off his right foot, clean exchanges.
Arm: R.  OF - 74 mph. Accurate, quick arm through an over the top slot.
Hit: S. RH-Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride. LH-Balanced, even base, hands just below back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride. RH-Quick hands, short to the ball, barrel stays inside the ball and through the zone, lined balls through the middle of the field. LH-Quick hands, short swing, barrel stays through the ball, works middle and to his pull side.
Power: 0 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Better than average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.37 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn, building rhythm throughout. Lift to the low-chest. Stable head. Loads the backside. Creates some uphill leverage through the shoulders. Has intent down the mound, landing on-line and square. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: R. Medium arm action. Athletic arm swing. Over-the-top slot. Above average arm speed.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. 1828 rpm. Has carry. 12 inches of horizontal break with a 11:00 spin tilt at release. Around the zone with feel for the glove side. Elevated at times.
CB: 61-63 mph. 2101 rpm. Big 2/8 tilt. Early at times but thrown with intent. Some feel. Good arm speed.
CH: 67-68 mph. 1680 rpm. Average arm speed. Slight fade with 10:45 spin tilt out of the hand.

 

 

Nicholas Povio RHP / RHP / Wakefield , NC / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP.
Delivery: Stretch only. Closed off front side from the set. Lifts to the low-chest with some rhythm in the body. Level, works back to on-line. Lands slightly across his line with a square foot-strike. Some effort through the finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing works back to a high-3/4 slot with a release out of his sleeve. Average arm speed.
FB: T72, 65-72 mph. 1943 rpm. Some ride and run with a 1:00 spin tilt. In the zone. Showed feel for both sides
CB:  mph.  rpm. .
SL: 62-63 mph. 1706 rpm. Lacked consistent spin. Shot side to side break.
CH: 62-64 mph. 1532 rpm. Similar action to the fastball. Averaged 12:45 spin tilt. Cut occasionally. Threw for a strike

 

 

Benjamin Grantham RHP / 1B / South Johnston, NC / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/1B.
Body: 6/2, 170 pounds. Lanky, athletic frame.
Defense:  Active feet, relaxed hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R.  INF - 66 mph.  Accurate, long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Open base, hands at back shoulder. Toe tap, average stride, quiet hands. Quick hands, short to ball, mostly level through the zone, lined balls through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Some strength off the barrel, better than average bat speed.
Run:8.1 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch Only. Simple lift with rhythm to the mid-chest. Loose hips. Level and in-line, lands on-line and square. Solid rhythm and direction throughout. Finishes Balanced
Arm Action: R. Slight plunge, with a small hook, out of the glove. Long action to an over-the -top slot. Finishes with solid direction.
FB: T73, 68-73 mph. 1539 rpm. 1:00 spin tilt at release. In the zone. Elevated at times.
SL: 63-65 mph. 1895 rpm. Has depth with average arm speed. Threw for a strike. Late with more sweep than tilt.
CH: 66-67 mph. 1133 rpm. Similar metrics to the fastball. Similar tunnel. 1:15 spin tilt. Solid arm speed

 

 

Jimmy Lovelace RHP / 3B / Wake Forest , NC / 2023

Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 15

Positional Profile: RHP/3B.
Body: 6/1, 205 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Plays relaxed, hands have softness, catches the ball just left of center, funnels to the midsection, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 78 mph.  Accurate with some carry, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, open base, hands at back shoulder. Controlled load, small leg lift, average stride, hands get back. Loose, quick hands, short to ball, barrel stays through the zone, lined balls through the middle of the field.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Ball carries off his bat, above average bat speed.
Run:8.2 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slight side saddle on the 1B side. Rocker and turn, building rhythm throughout. Lifts with stability and athleticism to the mid-chest. Level and on-line, works with good direction to an in-line landing and square foot-strike. Athletic with rhythm throughout
Arm Action: R. Long, athletic arm swing. Clean action. High-3/4 slot. Above average arm speed.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. 2313 rpm. Good carry with 12:45 spin tilt at release. Around the zone. May have the ability to work elevated.
SL: 69-72 mph. 2486 rpm. Short, late, and firm. Thrown with confidence and intent. Has some length with 12 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 74-76 mph. 1670 rpm. Some fade and run late. Good arm speed creating deception. Should be a weapon

 

 

Josh Hill RHP / C / Corinth Holders, NC / 2022

Positional Profile: RHP/C.
Body: 6/3, 178 pounds. Lanky frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: 2.12 - 2.28 pop times. Fluid feet, quick, clean exchanges across his chest.
Arm: R. C - 73 mph.  Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Hands load back, short stride,. Direct barrel path, mostly level through the zone, line drive approach working through the middle and to his pull side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.33 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side saddle. Athletic throughout. Rocker and easy turn. Some movement throughout. Closes as he lift to the mid-chest. Uncoils to land on-line and squrae. Level throughout. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing. Athletic arm. Above average arm speed. High-3/4 release.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. 1959 rpm. 1:00 spin out of the hand. Flooded the zone. Elevated on command. Better feel for arm side.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1821 rpm. Threw for a strike. Slight hump out of the hand. 11/5 tilt. Gradual action.
SL: 66-69 mph. 1710 rpm. Short, aggressive 10/4 action. Thrown with feel and intent. Average length.
CH: 72-74 mph. 1413 rpm.

 

 

Alex Duncan RHP / OF / Corinth Holders, NC / 2022

Positional Profile: RHP/OF.
Body: 6/1, 175 pounds. Athletic build.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, soft hands, catches the ball in front of his left foot, clean exchanges.
Arm: R.  OF - 73 mph. Accurate, medium arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base, hands just above back shoulder. Weight and hands load slightly back, short stride. Slightly uphill barrel path, some quickness to his hands, works middle and to his pull side.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8.32 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Middle of the rubber. Simple lift to the mid-chest, loading the front hip. Level shoulders, landing on-line and square. Fights for direction, finishing with some balance.
Arm Action: R. Reaches back with the elbow and then down with the hand when the hands break. Some effort. Elbow works above the shoulder line. High-3/4 slot. Has intent. Average to above arm speed.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. 2009 rpm. Solid ride and carry with a 12:30 spin tilt at release. Plays true. Elevated throughout
CB: 58-62 mph. 1980 rpm. Consistent spin and break. Early 10/4 action with a slight hump out of the hand. Positioned to get better as he matures.
SL:  mph.  rpm. .
CH: 72-74 mph. 1542 rpm. Similar movement metrics to the fastball. Firm, thrown with good arm speed.

 

 

Wesley Driscoll RHP / OF / Wakefield, NC / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP/OF.
Delivery: Narrow with a side rocker and turn. Leg kick to the low-chest with the foot outside the knee. Stable head. Level throughout. Fights for rhythm. Works on-line, landing in-line and square. Solid direction. Balanced finish
Arm Action: R. Short arm action with the elbow setting at the shoulder line. Over-the-top slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. 1960 rpm. Solid ride with some run out of the hand. 1:00 spin at release. Down zone with feel for the glove side.
CB: 60-67 mph. 1851 rpm. Hump out of the hand. Early action. Working for 10/4 tilt. More sweeping action when thrown with intent.
SL:  mph.  rpm. .
CH: 64-70 mph. 1398 rpm. Average arm speed. Straight. Misses to the glove side. Some feel

 

 

Hayden Hunt RHP / SS / Lumberton Senior, NC / 2021

Francis Marion commit
Positional Profile: RHP/SS.
Body: 5/10, 170 pounds. Strong, athletic build, quickness present.
Defense:  Athletic, quick feet, soft hands, catches the ball near center, funnels to the midsection, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 71 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Balanced, open base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride to even, small hand load. Quick hands, flat barrel path through the zone, lined balls through the middle of the field.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Made hard contact in BP, above average bat speed.
Run:6.9 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Narrow with a forward rocker and turn. Lifts to the mid-chest. Hands pump to the head level with the leg lift. Down and out front leg action, gathering on the back side. Level with good direction. Lands on-line and square. Finishes with a small fall to th
Arm Action: R. Long arm action to an over-the-top slot. Solid arm speed. Some effort.
FB: T85, 76-85 mph. 1913 rpm. Some ride and run. 1:00 spin tilt. Around the zone with good feel for the glove side.
SL: 64-65 mph. 1464 rpm. Average arm speed. Slight hump at release. Early, sweeping action. Located to the glove side.
CH: 70-71 mph. 1386 rpm. Fade metrics. Tunnels with fastball early. Average arm speed.

 

 

Cole Kuklick RHP / SS / Heritage, NC / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/SS.
Body: 5/9, 140 pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: 3B side. Side step and turn. Some head movement, but stable as he lifts with some athleticism to the high-chest. Loose hips. Uphill leverage out of balance, reaching to an on-line and square landing. Good direction. Has intent. Finishes with athleticism.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing. Clean. Over-the-top slot. Better than average arm speed.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. 1970 rpm. Has carry with a 12:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Occasionally cut. Elevated.
CB: 60-65 mph. 2206 rpm. Big, rolling, 12/6 tilt. Consistent spin. Elevated at times. Some depth. High ceiling.
CH: 66-71 mph. 1955 rpm. 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand with good deception in the arm speed. Has fade. Should be a weapon