PBR Scout Day: Ultimate Performance & Queen City Prospect ID - Statistical Breakdown
May 29, 2018
Prep Baseball Report of North Carolina began its summer event schedule by running a PBR Scout Day with Ultimate Performance at their beautiful facility in Matthews, NC. The indoor facility allowed the players attending the showcase to run a full 40, on a laser timer, throw from their defensive positions and hit in a 60’ x 80’ cage so evaluators could see the ball fly. Along with the players from the Ultimate Performance program, PBR ran an open ID event, the Queen City Pre-Summer Prospect ID.
A total of 33 players participated in the scout day. Each player will receive a full evaluation and video from PBR. The evaluation is written by a PBR Scout that was on hand, with each evaluator having multiple years as a Division I Recruiting Coordinator. The evaluations will be released in the coming week. Videos have been loaded directly to the player profiles and can be seen by subscribers, by clicking on the player’s name in the event roster, or below in the breakdown of statistics.
Notes from the Ultimate Performance / Queen City Scout Day:
+ 33 Players updated their PBR Profiles
+ 15 Players worked out on the infield
+ 5 infielders’ arms measured at 80 mph or better across the diamond
+ 8 Players worked out in the outfield
+ 5 outfielders threw better than 79 mph from their position
+ 5 catchers threw with 3 recording POP times of 2.10 or better
+ 4 hitters had exit velocities of 90 mph or better off the barrel. 12 recorded 85 mph or better
+ Each position player ran a full 40, nine under 5.10.
+ 14 pitchers threw with 4 recording a fastball of 83 or better. One up to 86
CLICK HERE to view the complete roster from the Scout Day with Ultimate Performance
CLICK HERE to view the complete roster from the Queen City Pre-Summer Prospect ID
CLICK HERE to view the complete statistical breakdown from all players in attenadance.
Ultimate Performance & Queen City ID – Top Statistical Performers
27 players in attendance ran the 40 on a turf course, laser timed by PBR Scouts. 12 of the 27 turned in times under 5.15, with 4 players breaking the 5.00 second barrier.
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 40 Yard Dash |
Cole Williams | NC | Myers Park HS | 2020 | OF | 4.81 |
Sam Kagan | NC | Providence HS | 2019 | OF | 4.98 |
Tanner Sweatt | NC | Porter Ridge HS | 2020 | OF | 4.98 |
Chet Sikes | NC | Wesleyan Christian Academy | 2020 | C | 4.99 |
Matthew McCowan | NC | East Lincoln HS | 2021 | SS | 5.03 |
7 of 16 infielders showed arm strength of 75 mph across the diamond or better. Each infielder was able to field a ground ball from a modified shortstop, or first base position, gather and make a full length throw, working to show accuracy and carry.
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velocity |
JD Yakubinis | NC | Providence HS | 2019 | SS | 87 |
Matt Hayek | NC | Charlotte Catholic | 2020 | 1B | 83 |
Gage Smith | NC | Lake Norman HS | 2019 | 3B | 81 |
Jackson Herring | NC | Weddington HS | 2019 | SS | 81 |
Vance Barnhill | NC | Providence HS | 2021 | 3B | 81 |
9 outfielders were able to field a ground ball and make a throw of approximately 150 feet, showcasing accuracy and carry from their position. 4 of 9 carried 80 mph or better out of the hand.
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velocity |
Sam Kagan | NC | Providence HS | 2019 | OF | 85 |
Cole Williams | NC | Myers Park HS | 2020 | OF | 80 |
Adrian Santiago | NC | Charlotte Catholic | 2019 | OF | 80 |
Lucas Olsen | NC | Marvin Ridge HS | 2020 | OF | 80 |
Tanner Sweatt | NC | Porter Ridge HS | 2020 | OF | 78 |
A small, but impressive, group of catchers worked out during the event. 4 catchers produced pop times under 2.15. Chet Sikes carried 78 mph out of the crouch while showing accuracy with pop times topping at 1.94.
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Times |
Chet Sikes | NC | Wesleyan Christian Academy | 2020 | C | 1.94 |
Nathan Nygaard | NC | Sun Valley HS | 2020 | C | 2.03 |
Benjamin Walton | NC | Covenant Day School | 2020 | C | 2.10 |
Players rotated through offensive stations that allowed them to get their swings ready for the live cage. One station tested the swing's exit velocity off of a tee. 18 of 26 hitters registered an exit velocity above 80 mph with 12 above 85, and 4 above 90.
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity |
Chet Sikes | NC | Wesleyan Christian Academy | 2020 | C | 92 |
Gage Smith | NC | Lake Norman HS | 2019 | 3B | 92 |
Nolan Cochran | NC | South Point HS | 2020 | 1B | 91 |
Connor Smith | NC | Porter Ridge HS | 2020 | 1B | 90 |
Adrian Santiago | NC | Charlotte Catholic | 2019 | OF | 89 |
Matt Hayek | NC | Charlotte Catholic | 2020 | RHP/1B | 89 |
14 pitchers threw controlled bullpens as part of the workout. Pitchers were able to showcase stuff and command for PBR Scouts. 6 arms worked above 80 mph with several younger players showcasing room to their ceiling.
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Top FB |
Luke Barrow |
NC |
Wesleyan Christian Academy |
2020 |
RHP |
86 |
JD Lewis |
NC |
Parkwood HS |
2020 |
RHP |
84 |
Cooper McKeehan |
NC |
Weddington HS |
2019 |
LHP |
83 |
Owen Tappy |
NC |
Providence Day School |
2019 |
RHP |
83 |
Sam Kagan |
NC |
Providence HS |
2019 |
OF/RHP |
81 |
Vance Barnhill | NC | Providence HS | 2021 | RHP | 81 |
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