Top Statistical Performers: Ultimate Performance / Queen City Preseason Scout Day
February 8, 2019
The final open event of the winter schedule for PBR North Carolina was held at Ultimate Performance in Matthews, NC on Monday February 4th. A dual event, PBR was able to run 50 players through a pro-style workout with players attending the open event as well as players from Ultimate Performance club teams going through their scout day.
The Ultimate Performance facility is spacious and open, allowing the players to go through a full workout. There is room for a full 30 yard dash. Catchers were able to record pop times. Outfielders were able to work through the baseball and stretch their arms out 100+ feet. Infielders were able to simulate a full length ground ball and throws across the diamond. Offensively hitters worked through a variety of stations prior to BP in the open tunnel allowing evaluators to see the ball fly off the bat. Finally pitchers were able to throw controlled bullpens in a spacious environment.
Below are links to the full statistics from the event as well as the statistical leaders in several key categories. We will continue our coverage of this event in the coming weeks as we release the player evaluations.
By the Numbers:
- 42 players ran the 30 yard dash on the laser timer
- 4.16 was the median time in the 30
- 9 players ran a sub-4.00
- 25 infielders worked out defensively
- Positional velocity for the infielders topped at 89 with a median of 77 mph across the infield
- 16 outfielders worked out defensively
- 94 mph was the top positional velocity of Outfielders with a median of 82 mph
- 4 catchers threw pop times and recorded a positional velocity
- All 4 catchers recorded at least one pop time under 2.06
- Median exit velocity of 85 mph from the 42 hitters
- 13 hitters broke the 90 mph threshold on exit velocity with 7 at 95 mph or higher
- 24 pitchers threw bullpens on the night with a median max fastball of 80 mph
- 6 arms worked at 84 mph or higher
CLICK HERE to see the sortable table of statistics from the Queen City Preseason Open and player links
CLICK HERE to see the sortable table of statistics from the Ultimate Performance Preseason Scout Day and player links
CLICK HERE to see the laser timed 30 yard dash times and the 5-10-5 agility test times of all players
Statistical Leaders
Top Exit Velocities
Hitters worked through several cage rotations as part of the offensive evaluation. The exit velocity test was conducted off a tee with a radar gun reading the ball's exit velocity off the bat. Forty-Two hitters went through the workout with a median exit velocity of 85 mph. 13 hitters broke the 90 mph barrier.
Top Outfield Velocity
Outfielders were able to take balls off a fungo, fielding through the ball and exchanging into their arm action. Evaluators were able to note fielding impressions as well as the arm swing, carry, and accuracy on balls thrown close to 120 feet into a target area. 16 outfielders worked out with a median arm speed of 82 mph.
Top Infield Velocity
Infielders were able to take full length fungos and move to their forehand and backhand. Throws were simulated across a diamond, working so evaluators could see footwork, exchange, arm action, carry and accuracy. 25 players worked out on the infield with a median positional velocity of 77 mph.
Top Catcher Pop Times
Catchers were able to make full length throws to 2B where scouts could evaluate carry, pop times, and accuracy. There were 4 catchers in attendance with each posting a top pop time under 2.10.
Top Fastballs
Pitchers threw controlled bullpens to catchers. They were able to work out of the wind-up and stretch and show off their complete arsenal. 24 pitchers threw with a median top fastball velocity of 80 mph.
Top Laser Timed 30 Yard Dash Times
The indoor environment allowed players to run a full 30 yard dash on the laser timer for PBR scouts. 42 players ran with a 4.16 median time.
Top Hand Timed 5-10-5 Agility Times
The 5-10-5 agility test has players start in the middle of a 10 yard grid. Players start by running 5 yards to one side, back across the start line and a full 10 yards to the other side prior to finishing at the start line, with a 5 yard spring. Players who have run this test before tend to put up better times. The agility test gives us an idea on a players ability to change direction and play quickly in short spaces.