Quick Hitters: Fall ID Triangle Pitchers
September 19, 2023
On Tuesday September 12th PBR of North Carolina was on hand at Knightdale High for the Fall Triangle ID and the Rawlings Prospects Scout Day. The events ran together and featured players from the 2024-2027 grad classes.
The evening began with catchers going through a defensive evaluation followed by pitchers throwing a controlled bullpen with Trackman collecting data on each pitch. After the pitchers the position players ran a laser timed 60 followed by batting practice on the field with Trackman collecting ball flight data. The events concluded with outfielders and infielders going through a defensive evaluation.
Below we begin our breakdown of the players in attendance. Look for more information to follow in the coming days.
Quick Hitters - Pitchers
Roy Morgan, RHP, East Wake Academy, 2025
Thin frame at 5-foot-11, 155 pounds. Medium arm action to an over-the-top slot. Slightly rotational through his finish with average to above arm speed. Fastball peaked at 80.5, 2181rpm. Early, sweeping action to the breaking ball at 71-73, 1657rpm.
Luke Talley, LHP, Green Level HS, 2027
Athletic and young build at 6-foot, 160 pounds. Long arm swing, slightly stabbing out of the glove. Works through an over-the-top slot with solid arm speed. Around the zone. Fastball at 76-78, 1905rpm with average ride. Breaking ball and change-up should be used in the arsenal. Curveball at 68-71, 2034rpm.
James Oates, LHP, Cary HS, 2025
Large frame at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Strong arm. Over-the-top. Long arm swing. Fastball up to 81.2, 1947rpm. 10/4 tilt on the breaking ball, spinning at 2085rpm, ranging 73-76.