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Fri August 13, 2021
PBR was at Jim Perry Stadium on the campus of Campbell University on Sunday August 8th. Players from the 2022-2025 grad classes were hand to run through the workout for The Performance Academy. PBR organized the day and helped collect numbers during the workout.
The day started with catchers going through their defensive evaluations making throws to second base with radar guns and stopwatches being used to gather information. Pitchers followed by throwing bullpens. After bullpens position players went through several offensive stations including live BP on the field and a laser timed 60.
Below we take a look at some of the numbers gathered throughout the workout. CLICK HERE to see the full roster and statistics from the event.
By the Numbers
THE 60 YARD DASH
Players ran a laser timed 60 yard dash at the outset of the day. The 60 was run on an artificial surface.
2022 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Ethan Clinkscales | NC | Panther Creek | 2022 | OF | 6.73 |
2 | Lorenzo Miller | NC | Durham Hillside | 2022 | OF | 7.36 |
3 | Davis Williams | NC | JD Clement | 2022 | LHP | 7.41 |
4 | Lucas Valverde | NC | Athens Drive Magnet | 2022 | OF | 7.42 |
5 | Bryson Griffin | NC | N/A | 2022 | 7.53 |
2023 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Nathan Davis | NC | Northwood | 2023 | OF | 6.71 |
2 | Brian Hanson | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | OF | 6.83 |
3 | Aaron Bryant | NC | Apex | 2023 | OF | 6.96 |
4 | Joseph Fahey | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | 2B | 7.04 |
5 | Jack Litt | NC | Apex Friendship | 2023 | 3B | 7.07 |
2024-2025 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Blake Crawford | NC | North Lenoir | 2024 | OF | 6.59 |
2 | Ray Filardi | NC | Broughton | 2024 | OF | 6.82 |
3 | Luke Smith | NC | Grace Christian | 2024 | C | 6.89 |
4 | Tommy Williams III | NC | Williams Academy | 2024 | OF | 7.00 |
^ | Dylan Davis | NC | Middle Creek | 2024 | OF | 7.00 |
5 | Jackson Hood | NC | West Johnston | 2025 | SS | 7.01 |
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.
2022 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Randal Bigelow | NC | Hillside | 2022 | C | 66 |
2 | Nicholas Goldberg | NC | Green Hope | 2022 | 3B | 60 |
2023 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Landon O'Dell | NC | Northern Durham | 2023 | RHP | 85 |
2 | Jack Litt | NC | Apex Friendship | 2023 | 3B | 83 |
3 | Camden Kisner | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | RHP | 81 |
4 | Joseph Fahey | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | 2B | 76 |
5 | Keoni Valero | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | RHP | 75 |
^ | Nick Maisto | NC | Apex | 2023 | 2B | 75 |
2024-2025 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Drake Della Ratta | NC | Holly Springs | 2024 | SS | 80 |
2 | Tate Jones | NC | Walter M Williams | 2024 | RHP | 77 |
^ | Brayden Harrison | NC | Home School | 2024 | SS | 77 |
3 | Nathan Bunch | NC | Athens Drive Magnet | 2024 | 1B | 76 |
4 | Troy Daniels | NC | Athens Drive | 2024 | 3B | 75 |
^ | Barrett Lowe | NC | Apex Friendship | 2024 | 2B | 75 |
5 | Luke Smith | NC | Grace Christian | 2024 | C | 74 |
^ | Mason Hughes | NC | Cape Fear | 2024 | SS | 74 |
^ | Kyler Pena | NC | Home School | 2024 | 3B | 74 |
^ | Tommy Williams III | NC | Williams Academy | 2024 | OF | 74 |
^ | Adam Safarikas | NC | Green Hope | 2024 | C | 74 |
^ | Jentz Steiner | NC | Apex Friendship | 2024 | 3B | 74 |
^ | Will Eichler | NC | Ravenscroft | 2025 | RHP | 74 |
POSITIONAL VELOCITY – OUTFIELDERS
Outfielders worked out from deep center field making throws across the outfield. Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength.
2022 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Lucas Valverde | NC | Athens Drive Magnet | 2022 | OF | 82 |
2 | Bryson Griffin | NC | N/A | 2022 | 76 | |
3 | Lorenzo Miller | NC | Durham Hillside | 2022 | OF | 75 |
4 | Davis Williams | NC | JD Clement | 2022 | LHP | 69 |
2023 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Matthew Prince | NC | Apex | 2023 | OF | 83 |
2 | Aaron Bryant | NC | Apex | 2023 | OF | 80 |
3 | Mason Fennell | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | 3B | 79 |
4 | Nathan Davis | NC | Northwood | 2023 | OF | 77 |
5 | Brian Hanson | NC | Holly Springs | 2023 | OF | 76 |
2024-2025 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Blake Crawford | NC | North Lenoir | 2024 | OF | 86 |
2 | Will Newton | NC | Apex | 2024 | OF | 83 |
3 | Parker Jones | NC | Leesville Road | 2024 | RHP | 80 |
^ | Simon Martone | NC | Apex Friendship | 2024 | RHP | 80 |
4 | Tommy Williams III | NC | Williams Academy | 2024 | OF | 79 |
^ | Andrew Davis | NC | Jordan | 2024 | OF | 79 |
5 | Luke Smith | NC | Grace Christian | 2024 | C | 78 |
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.
2022 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Randal Bigelow | NC | Hillside | 2022 | C | 64 |
2023 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Lukas Stanton | NC | Leesville | 2023 | C | 66 |
2024-2025 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Samuel Bertram | NC | Broughton | 2024 | C | 72 |
2 | Adam Safarikas | NC | Green Hope | 2024 | C | 71 |
3 | Luke Smith | NC | Grace Christian | 2024 | C | 70 |
^ | Gib Wirt | NC | The Burlington School | 2025 | C | 70 |
2022 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Randal Bigelow | NC | Hillside | 2022 | C | 2.36-2.56 |
2023 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Lukas Stanton | NC | Leesville | 2023 | C | 2.36-2.54 |
2024-2025 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Vincent Lee | NC | Green Level | 2025 | C | 2.13-2.37 |
2 | Luke Smith | NC | Grace Christian | 2024 | C | 2.14-2.21 |
3 | Michael Wright | NC | Kerr Vance Academy | 2025 | C | 2.18-2.25 |
MAX FASTBALL
Pitchers threw in a controlled bullpen. Each arm threw 15-20 pitches, showcasing their complete arsenal. Velocity was tracked using Stalker Radar Guns. Below are the top fastballs from the bullpens
2022 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Ethan Clinkscales | NC | Panther Creek | 2022 | OF | 80 mph |
^ | Lucas Valverde | NC | Athens Drive Magnet | 2022 | OF | 80 mph |
2 | Benjamin Futo | NC | Apex Friendship | 2022 | RHP | 79 mph |
3 | Andy Fahringer | NC | Holly Springs | 2022 | RHP | 76 mph |
2023 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Connor Marshburn | NC | Pro 5 Academy NC | 2023 | RHP | 85 mph |
2 | Landon O'Dell | NC | Northern Durham | 2023 | RHP | 84 mph |
3 | Jack Litt | NC | Apex Friendship | 2023 | 3B | 81 mph |
2024-2025 Grads
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Parker Jones | NC | Leesville Road | 2024 | RHP | 83 mph |
2 | Kyler Pena | NC | Home School | 2024 | 3B | 81 mph |
^ | Simon Martone | NC | Apex Friendship | 2024 | RHP | 81 mph |
3 | CJ Whitaker | NC | Corinth Holders | 2025 | C | 80 mph |