Prep Baseball Report

Player Evals: Arsenal Scout Day - Dual Players


Brandon Hall & Matt Payne
Executive Director & Director of Scouting, PBR NC

Wednesday July 22nd saw PBR on site at JP Riddle Stadium to host a Scout Day with Arsenal Baseball.  The organization had close to 50 players in attendance, ranging from 2021 - 2024 graduates.

A PBR Scout Day consists of a full pro-style workout for position players with pitchers throwing a controlled bullpen.  The position players run a laser timed 60 followed by a full offensive workout and defensive workout.  The pitchers controlled bullpen has arms throwing each of their pitches with TrackMan and a radar gun tracking velocity, spin rate, and other metrics. 

CLICK HERE to see the roster and statistics of Arsenal Players that attended the PBR Scout Day.

 

By the Numbers

  • 47 players participated in the PBR Scout Day
  • 43 position players went through the pro-style workout
  • 6.72 was the top laser timed sixty
  • 7 players ran under 7.20
  • 99 mph was the top outfield positional velocity
  • 4 outfielders showed a positional velocity of 85 or higher
  • 6 infield arms were 81 mph or higher across the diamond
  • 10 hitters flashed an exit velocity of 90 mph or higher off the tee
  • 11 hitters were 85 mph or higher with their exit velocity in live BP
  • 2 pitchers touched 91 mph or higher
  • 7 arms worked at 84 mph or better

 

Dual Players

 

 

 

Tyler Blackburn RHP / 3B / Grays Creek, NC / 2021

 

Positional Profile: RHP/3B.
Body: 5/10, 175 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Solid actions, catches the ball in the center of his body, better than average hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 78 mph.  Accurate, medium arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Balanced, slightly open, hands at back shoulder. Simple load, short stride, quiet hands. Direct barrel path, level through the zone, quick hands, lots of balls off the barrel.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed with strength off the barrel.
Run:7.58 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple rocker and turn. Stable head. Kick to the midchest. Slightly closed at balance, working level. Aggressive stride, slightly across his line, landing with an open toe at foot strike. Loose and athletic. Intent throughout.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Average to above arm speed.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. 1572 rpm. Average movement metrics and ride. 12:45 spin tilt out of the hand. Erratic but around the zone
CB: 67-69 mph. 1343 rpm. Inconsistent tilt and spin. Thrown with aggression. 10/4 tilt when around the zone.
CH: `70-72 mph. 1811 rpm. Solid arm speed with 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Showed feel for arm side.

 

 

Pierce Bouwman SS / RHP / Southern Lee, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 165 pounds. Athletic build, strength present.
Defense:  Relaxed, hands have softness, funnels to the midsection, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 81 mph.  Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, carry with some accuracy.
Hit: R. Relaxed, tall, narrow open base, hands at back shoulder. Leg lift against his back hip, short stride, hands load back. Fluid, short to ball, barrel stays through the zone, line drive approach using the whole field with feel for his barrel.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed.
Run:7.33 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker and turn. Builds rhythm out of balance. Kick to the low-chest. Pelvic tilt out of balance with the shoulder setting an uphill leverage. Lands slightly across his line with a square foot-strike. Good extension. Athletic finish. Loose throughout
Arm Action: R. Long, easy arm swing, with quickness, to an over-the-top slot. Quick arm.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. 2111 rpm. Solid ride out of the hand, allowing him to work elevated in the zone at times. 12:45 spin tilt
CB: 66-71 mph. 2321 rpm. Around it at times creating a loopy sweeping action. When on time and on top, hard 10/4 tilt, late, working through the fastball tunnel early.
CH: 72-75 mph. 1453 rpm. Good arm speed with 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Average movement.

 

 

 

Connor Brizendine OF / RHP / Christiansburg, VA / 2021

 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP.
Body: 5/9, 155 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Athletic, relaxed hands, catches the ball off his left side, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  OF - 89 mph. Accurate with carry, quick arm through an overhand release.
Hit: R. Tall, open base, barrel flat on back shoulder. Loads into legs, short stride, quiet barrel. Flat swing, stays through the ball, hands have quickness, gap to gap approach with barrel feel.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Strength present, above average bat speed.
Run:7.14 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slight side saddle with preset pivot. Small rocker. Good rhythm from pivot through release. Kick to the belt with a small hand movement for rhythm. Slightly uphill with his leverage, working on-line, landing in-line and square with his foot-strike. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing. Hand hook out of the glove. Some elbow lead, working above the shoulder line. High-3/4 slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. 2000 rpm. Cuts it occasionally, especially when going to the glove side. Around the zone. 12:00 spin tilt out of the hand
CB: 68-70 mph. 2169 rpm. Hump out of the hand. Working for 11/5 tilt. Inconsistent. Slows hand some.
SL: 72-73 mph. 2173 rpm. Better arm speed than curveball. More consistent spin and movement, using a sweeping action out of the hand.

 

 

 

Cooper Clark RHP / OF / Wake Warriors Homeschool, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 140 pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Defense:  Relaxed, plays with rhythm, confidence in his hands, easy transitions.
Arm: R.  INF - 80 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, feel for off platform throws.
Hit: R. Tall, open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Smooth load, average stride back to even, hands work back. Short to ball, barrel stays through the zone, some quickness to the hands, works gap to gap with barrel feel.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.53 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only. Kick to the mid-chest. Slight pelvic tilt upwards. Front side leaves the line early creating a slight fall to 1B. Lands on-line and square.
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing with athleticism. High-3/4 slot. Average to above arm speed
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. 2296 rpm. Heavy arm side run with an average of 17 inches of horizontal movement out of the hand. Flashed feel for glove side. 1:45 spin tilt out of the hand
CB: 70 mph. 1489 rpm. Lacks some feel. Inconsistent spin, working for 11/5 tilt.
CH: 68-70 mph. 1985 rpm. Raw with solid arm speed. 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand

 

 

Brandon Crabtree 3B / RHP / Grace Christian, NC / 2023

 

NC State commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP. High ceiling on the bat.
Body: 6/1, 175 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Defense:  Plays relaxed, hands have softness, clean transitions.
Arm: R.  INF - 79 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: L. Open base, sits in legs, hands above back shoulder. Fluid load, average stride back to even, hands get set to attack. Loose, quick hands, short to the ball, barrel stays through the zone, has barrel feel, can drive the ball to both gaps.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed, ball comes hard off the barrel.
Run:7.39 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Kick to the mid-chest with some rhythm. Slight head movement throughout. Short strider, lands on-line and square.
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing. Athletic arm. High-3/4 slot. Worked with some ease.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. 1767 rpm. 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand with 13 inches of arm side movement. Early and gradual at times, did flash hard run at times. Showed ability to locate up and down with better feel for arm side
CB: 64-68 mph. 1829 rpm. 10/4 tilt. Mature at times. Good arm speed.
CH: 69-74 mph. 1461 rpm. 1:15 spin tilt out of the hand. Some feel. Cut occasionally

 

 

Jarrett Crabtree OF / RHP / Grace Christain, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP.
Body: 5/11, 155 pounds. Thin frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense:  Relaxed through the ball, soft hands, catches the ball off his left foot, easy transitions.
Arm: R.  OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, some carry and accuracy.
Hit: L. Balanced, slightly open, hands above back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back. Short to ball, slightly uphill, barrel stays through the ball, line drive approach working to both gaps.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.13 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker to the side and slide to the 1B side. Kick to the belt with a slight crouch of the head. Pops out to a tall stance, closing the front side and working rotational with the upper half. Short strider. Lands closed, across his line, with a closed foot strike.
Arm Action: R. Long, athletic arm. Clean. High-3/4 slot with average to above arm speed
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. 1796 rpm. Some arm side run, early out of the hand. 1:15 spin tilt on average that was inconsistent at times. Better feel for arm side
CB: 61-64 mph. 1622 rpm. Around the pitch, creates sweeping action. Early, gradual movement.

 

 

Casey Culbreth RHP / OF / Midway, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF.
Body: 6/1, 145 pounds. Thin, lanky frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, catches the ball in front of his left foot, relaxed hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  OF - 81 mph. Carry with some accuracy, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Tall, slightly open, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. Loose hands, short to ball, barrel is mostly level through the zone, lined balls to left center.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.25 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Stable head. Kick to the low-chest. Lands across his line with a closed foot strike. Average extension
Arm Action: R. Plunges out of the glove. Long arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Average to above arm speed.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. 1936 rpm. Average spin metrics. Flashed ability to locate in and out. Spin tilt was inconsistent with an average of 1:15 direction
CB: 63-66 mph. 1864 rpm. Sweeping at times, working for 10/4 tilt. Early, gradual action.
CH: 66-68 mph. 1576 rpm. 2:45 spin tilt out of the hand. Creates fade. Solid arm speed

 

 

Bryce Dail 3B / RHP / Middle Creek , NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 180 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Active feet, has feel for getting a good hop, above average hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R.  INF - 75 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Slightly open base, hands at back shoulder. Smooth load, average stride, hands cock back. Loose hands, short to ball, barrel is flat through the zone, has barrel feel working to both gaps.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Strength off the barrel, average to above average bat speed.
Run:7.85 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step and turn. Lifts to the belt. Rhythm in the hands as they work back up to the chest to separate. Level and in-line, lands on-line and square. Backside transfer to frontside breaks down some causing a weak front side and slight fall to 1B
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, slight stab at the bottom of the arm, working back to an over-the-top slot. Average arm speed
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. 2063 rpm. Solid ride through the zone with 12:45 spin tilt out of the hand. Elevated at times in the zone, with a potential to work elevated with more velocity
CB: 64-66 mph. 1778 rpm. Consistent 10/4 tilt. Short, late action. Consistently thrown for a strike.
CH: 69-70 mph. 1354 rpm. 1:00 spin tilt with average arm speed. Raw and developing

 

 

Jeffrey Dobson SS / RHP / Fuquay Varina , NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP.
Body: 5/11, 150 pounds. Thin frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense:  Feet work around the ball, catches the ball left of center, better than average hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 73 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: S. RH-Open base, hands above back shoulder. Short stride back to even, hands load back. LH-Relaxed, open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Short stride back to even, hands load back. RH-Loose hands have quickness, short to ball, level barrel path, uses the whole field. LH-Flat stroke, barrel gets extension out front, uses the whole field.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average to above average bat speed, some strength off the barrel.
Run:7.92 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step and turn. Lifts to the belt as the head has some movement toward the kick. Uphill leverage out of balance, loading the backside. Short strider works on-line and square.
Arm Action: R. Athletic arm swing with length. Multiple slots to create deception. Moves from high-3/4 to side arm slot. Threw strikes from each slot with average to above arm speed
FB: T79, 73-79 mph. 1729 rpm. Sink guy with 16 inches of horizontal movement and 7 inches of induced vertical break. Strike thrower showed feel for both sides. 2:15 spin tilt out of the hand
CB: 60-64 mph. 1824 rpm. Uphill leverage creates a short hump before getting 11/5 tilt.
SL: 65-68 mph. 1866 rpm. Sweeping action with occasional tilt.

 

 

Daniel Eagen RHP / OF / Fuquay-Varina, NC / 2021

 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF. Arm strength is present and will carry his early prospects
Body: 6/4, 165 pounds. Long, lanky frame, room to add strength.
Defense: 
Arm: R.   
Hit: R. Slightly open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Toe tap, average stride, hands load back. Loose, quick hands, some lift to the swing path, barrel stays through the ball, middle of the field approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Lots of hard contact, above average bat speed.

Delivery: Side step and hand pump over the head. Easy turn with a leg kick to the shoulders. Good rhythm, building throughout. Loose hips. On-line and level, lands in-line and square. Solid finish with the hips clearing, and a small fall to the 1B side
Arm Action: R. Quick, loose arm. Long arm swing to a high-3/4 slot. Arm strength and arm quickness present
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. 2268 rpm. Around the zone with better feel for the arm side. Consistent 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand.
CB: 73-75 mph. 2259 rpm. 10/4 tilt. Tight, late action. Chance to miss bats.
CH: 77-79 mph. 1677 rpm. 2:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Solid arm speed

 

 

Gabe Hall SS / 2B / Homeschool, NC / 2021

 

Positional Profile: SS/2B.
Body: 5/10, 165 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Feet work around the ball, catches the ball near center, better than average hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R.  INF - 79 mph.  Accurate, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: L. Relaxed, narrow base, slightly open, hands at back shoulder. Smooth load, short stride, hands go slightly back. Short to ball, barrel stays through the zone, hands have quickness with a strong top hand, has barrel awareness using the whole field.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Better than average bat speed.
Run:7.65 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Preset pivot. Slight rocker and lift to the low-belt. Some stiffness in front leg lift. Hand pat to start separation at the chest. Stable head. Level and on-line, landing square.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing fights to get back to a position of strength at foot-strike. High-3/4 slot, laid off from the body and head position at times. Average to above arm speed. There is looseness
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. 1710 rpm. Attacked the zone, working down. 1:15 spin tilt out of the hand. Sink type metrics, lacking horizontal movement
CB: 65-69 mph. 1707 rpm. .
SL: 65-67 mph. 1787 rpm. Early, sweeping action.
CH: 72-74 mph. 1349 rpm. Average arm speed with gradual fade. 1:15 spin tilt out of the hand

 

 

Alex Hatcher OF / RHP / Scotland , NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP.
Body: 5/5, 171 pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Defense:  Relaxed through the ball, catches the ball off his left foot, soft hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  OF - 82 mph. Accurate with carry, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Even, athletic base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back. Loose, quick hands, short to ball, barrel stays through the zone with extension out front, has barrel feel working through the middle of the field.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed, ball comes hard off the barrel.
Run:7.35 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Big rocker to the side, building rhythm to balance and then out of balance. Kick to the low-chest. Level and on-line, lands in-line and slightly closed with the foot.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing. Easy arm swing. Works to an over-the-top slot. Average arm speed
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. 1849 rpm. Worked to both sides. Elevated at times. Average movement metrics
CB: 64-67 mph. 2129 rpm. Similar movement and velocity metrics to the slider. 10/4 tilt with more sweep that depth.
SL: 65-69 mph. 2119 rpm. Similar to breaking ball. Showed more strike zone feel with slider.

 

 

Garrett Hayes 2B / RHP / Franklinton, NC / 2024

 

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 150 pounds. Lanky frame, room for maturation ahead.
Defense:  Active feet, catches the ball in the center of his body, average to above average hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R.  INF - 62 mph.  Accurate, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: L. Even base, weight over back leg, hands back, below back shoulder. Loads knee to knee, average stride, quiet hands. Direct barrel path, stays through the ball, quick hands, uses the whole field.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.23 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step and turn. Head moves side to side throughout. Kick to the low chest, loading the front hip. Swing the leg to a closed landing with a square foot-strike. Rotational, falling to the 1B side.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing works to an over-the-top slot. Stiff through release
FB: T70, 64-70 mph. 1608 rpm. Fastball plays straight with average ride. Occasional cut.
CB: 53-55 mph. 1590 rpm. Early 10/4 tilt, around occasionally creating sweep through the zone. Showed zone feel.

 

 

Joseph Hodges RHP / 2B / Wakefield, NC / 2021

 

Pfeiffer commit
Positional Profile: RHP/2B.
Body: 5/9, 160 pounds. Strong build.
Hit: R. Slightly open, more weight on the back leg, hands at back shoulder. Toe tap, short stride, hands go slightly back. Direct barrel path, mostly level through the zone, some quickness to his hands, uses the whole field.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average to above average bat speed.
Run: runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Stable head. Kick to the high-chest. On-line, lands in-line and square. Some uphill leverage. Repeats
Arm Action: R. Long, athletic arm swing to a high-3/4 slot. Fights to get back in a position of strength on each pitch. Has intent. Average to above arm speed
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. 1890 rpm. Solid ride through the zone with a 1:15 spin tilt out of the hand. May have an ability to work elevated at times.
CB: 61-62 mph. 2261 rpm. Consistent, tight and mature. Slight hump out of the hand. 11/5 tilt. Chance to miss bats.
CH: 70-72 mph. 1135 rpm.

 

 

John Nelson McLamb LHP / OF / Midway, NC / 2024

 

Positional Profile: LHP/OF.
Body: 6/1, 155 pounds. Young frame, has room for growth in the coming years.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, catches the ball off his right foot, clean exchanges.
Arm: L.  OF - 75 mph. Arm has quickness through a 3/4 release.
Hit: L. Slightly open base, hands just below back shoulder, vertical barrel. Short stride in to the plate, hands load back.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Better than average bat speed.
Run:8.25 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall with a side step and turn, sliding to the 3B side. Hands work from the belt to the shoulder before separating. Kick to the mid-chest. Level and on-line, lands in-line with a closed foot-strike. Average extension
Arm Action: L. Medium arm swing working to load the scapular with the elbow. High-3/4 to 3/4 slot. Front side is early at times. Average arm speed.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. 1764 rpm. Lefty creates close to 14 inches of horizontal break with a 10:15 spin tilt out of the hand. Attacked the zone with solid feel for both sides
CB: 66-69 mph. 1714 rpm. Early, sweeping action. Inconsistent spin tilt. Averaged 2:30 spin tilt and 2/8 direction.
CH: 70-72 mph. 1370 rpm. Chance to create discomfort. Good arm speed and fade present. 10:15 spin tilt out of the hand.

 

 

 

Jeremiah McLemore 3B / 1B / Freedom Christian Academy, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: 3B/1B.
Body: 6/1, 215 pounds. Large frame.
Defense:  Plays relaxed, active feet, catches the ball near center, soft hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 73 mph.  Accurate, short arm action, feel for different arm angles.
Hit: R. Open base, hands at back shoulder. Small leg kick, short stride, hand pump down to waist then back up to shoulder. Quick hands, barrel stays through the zone, drives the ball in the air, gets barrel to the ball when hands and feet load in sync.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Made lots of hard contact, above average bat speed.
Run: runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slight side saddle. Small rocker and easy turn. Build rhythm out of his balance. Leg lifts to the mid-chest with a small crouch from the head. On-line and level, lands in-line with a closed foot strike. Average extension
Arm Action: R. Plunges out of the glove. Long action back to a 3/4 slot, occasionally creeping to a high-3/4 release. Average arm speed.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. 1831 rpm. Early run out of the hand with 15 inches of horizontal movement and a 1:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Better feel for the glove side
CB: 64-67 mph. Around with early action. 10/4 tilt.
CH: 70-74 mph. 1595 rpm. 1:45 spin tilt out of the hand. Average arm speed

 

 

 

Daniel Melton RHP / OF / South Point, SC / 2021


Positional Profile: RHP/OF.
Body: 5/10, 163 pounds. Athletic build, room to add more strength.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, soft hands, catches the ball off his left foot, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  OF - 82 mph. Accurate with carry, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Upright, open base, barrel flat above back shoulder. Short stride back to even, hands load back. Barrel works level through the zone, gets extension out front, uses the whole field.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed.
Run: runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Lift to the mid-chest with hand rhythm lifting to the high-chest to separate. Level, reaches for his landing. Foot strike is in-line and square. Front side breaks down a little on foot-strike. Finishes square with the head creating a heavy lean to 1B
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing. Over-the-top release. Average arm speed
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. 1785 rpm. Solid ride with 12:30 spin tilt out of the hand. Occasionally cuts it going to the glove side. Elevated throughout
CB: 64-65 mph. 1866 rpm. Hump out of the hand, rolling through a gradual 12/6 shape. Occasionally around creating more side to side tilt.


 

 

 

Joshua Morris OF / 1B / Franklinton, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: OF/1B.
Body: 5/10, 145 pounds. Thin frame, room to add strength.
Defense:  Plays through the ball, catches the ball off his right foot, average hands, clean transfers.
Arm: L.   Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Hit: R. Athletic base, hands high above back shoulder. Weight loads back, short stride, quiet barrel. Mostly level barrel path, some quickness to the hands, two hand finish, line drive approach working through the middle of the field.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.9 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall with a side step and slide toward the 3B side. Hands pump to the ear with a separation around the shoulder. Kick to the mid-chest. Uses slide step out of the stretch. Level, lands in-line and square.
Arm Action: L. Long arm swing. Works back to a position of strength. High-3/4 slot
FB: T72, 68-72 mph. 2002 rpm. Average movement metrics. 11:15 spin tilt from the lefty. Elevated throughout
CB: 58-60 mph. 1848 rpm. Consistent. Big, rolling break out of the hand with 2/8 shape.
CH: 65-69 mph. 1336 rpm. 10:45 spin tilt out of the hand. Average movement metrics. Average arm speed.

 

 

Jake Overton 3B / C / Home School, NC / 2023

 

Positional Profile: 3B/OF. Athletic player with twitch. Quick arm.
Body: 6/2, 184 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Defense:  Plays relaxed, has trust in his hands, clean transitions.
Arm: R.  INF - 80 mph.  Accurate with some carry, feel for different arm slots.
Hit: L. Slightly closed, more weight on the back leg, hands at back shoulder. Average stride, hands load slightly back. Strong, quick hands, some lift to the barrel path staying through the zone, found his barrel often during his BP rounds.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Ability to drive the baseball, above average bat speed.
Run: runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step and slide to the 1B side. Slight hand movement for rhythm. Kick to the shoulder level. Settles on the back side well. Works level. Lands on-line and occasionally open with the foot-strike
Arm Action: R. Athletic arm. Medium arm swing with arm strength and arm quickness. High-3/4 slot. Works with intent and solid direction
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. 2203 rpm. Attacks the zone working up and down. 12:45 spin tilt out of the hand creating 19.7 inches of induced vertical movement. Solid ride through the zone.

 

 

Riley Phelps C / RHP / Wesleyan Christian, NC / 2021

 

North Carolina Wesleyan commit
Positional Profile: C/RHP.
Body: 6/1, 165 pounds. Athletic build.
Defense:  Fluid feet, clean transfers across the chest, uses a one knee setup receiving at times, has hip mobility.
Arm: R. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, some feel for the second base bag.
Hit: R. Upright, slightly open base, hands above back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. Direct barrel path, stays through the zone, gets extension out front, line drive approach through the middle of the field.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed.
Run: runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step and slide to the 1B side. Kick to the low-chest. Has hand rhythm into his separation. Repeats. Lands on-line and square. Solid extension
Arm Action: R. Long, athletic arm swing. High-3/4 slot. Average arm speed
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. 1831 rpm. Arm side run present with over 12 inches of horizontal movement. 1:15 spin tilt out of the hand. Inconsistent spin at times. Worked the down zone
CB: 64-66 mph. 1577 rpm. Inconsistent spin. Gradual 11/5 tilt when on time with the pitch.
CH: 70-73 mph. 1796 rpm. Raw and developing with solid arm speed. 1:45 spin tilt out of the hand

 

 

RJ Sales RHP / OF / Pinecrest, NC / 2021

 

UNC Wilmington commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP. Big arm and solid athleticism. Chance to be a dual prospect with higher upside on the mound.
Body: 6/1, 163 pounds. Athletic build, room to add more strength.
Defense:  Fluid and athletic, soft hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  OF - 99 mph. Loose, fast arm, accurate with carry, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, slightly open, hands over back shoulder. Short stride back to even, hands load back. Quick hands, short to ball, barrel stays through the ball, lined balls middle and to his pull side.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed, made lots of hard contact during BP.
Run:7.03 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Rocker and pivot, moving to the 3B side. Builds rhythm throughout. Good direction. Has intent. Kick to the mid-chest. Settles on the back side as the front leg works down the line. Closed and level at balance, lands slightly across his line with a closed foot-strike.
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Quick arm with big arm strength. Creates angle, especially when down zone.
FB: T93, 89-93 mph. 2094 rpm. Average movement metrics. Better feel for arm side. Worked the top and bottom of the zone. 12:45 spin tilt out of the hand
CB: 72-74 mph. 2318 rpm. Consistent spin and arc. Early at times. 11/5 tilt. Hard.
SL: 78-79 mph. 2192 rpm. Inconsistent spin, working to sweep it more than the breaking ball. Hard with late movement.

 

 

Brandon Scheck LHP / OF / South Garner , NC / 2022

 

Positional Profile: LHP/OF.
Body: 5/10, 140 pounds. Thin build, room to add strength.
Defense:  Fluid through the ball, relaxed hands, catches the ball off his right foot, clean exchanges.
Arm: L.  OF - 85 mph. Long arm action, quickness through a high 3/4 release, some accuracy.
Hit: R. Open base, sits in legs, barrel on back shoulder. Short stride back to even, hands load back. Loose hands with some quickness, direct barrel path, level through the zone, works middle to his pull side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Barrel has some quickness through the zone, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:7.01 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side saddle with a rocker and easy turn. Lifts to the shoulders, pumping the hands up to the shoulder area. High paced out of balance. Uphill leverage and closed at balance. Aggressive stride, landing on-line, with a closed foot-strike, falling to the 3B side.
Arm Action: L. Plunges out of the glove. Works back to an over-the-top slot. Quick arm. Athletic throughout
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. 2323 rpm. Solid ride with close to 13 inches of horizontal movement to the arm side from the lefty. 10:45 spin tilt on average out of the hand, with some movement from 10:15 to 11:15.
CB: 64-68 mph. 1922 rpm. Early, sweeping action. Consistent. Has some length.
CH: 72-73 mph. 1704 rpm. Raw and developing. Early action out of the hand with average arm speed

 

 

John (Jack) Snipes 3B / RHP / Athens Drive, NC / 2024

 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP.
Body: 5/11, 175 pounds. Strong build.
Defense:  Active feet, fights for rhythm, average hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.  INF - 72 mph.  Accurate, feel for different arm slots.
Hit: R. Open base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, little hand movement. Direct barrel path, mostly level through the zone, lined some balls to the left center gap.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Average bat speed, numbers should improve with added strength.
Run:8.35 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step and slide to middle of the rubber. Kick to the low belt. Rotational upper half. Lands on-line, working level. Square foot-strike. Spins through his extension
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing, working clean. 3/4 slot with average arm speed
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. 1869 rpm. Sink type metrics with a 1:45 spin tilt out of the hand. Elevated throughout
CB: 66-70 mph. 1781 rpm. Inconsistent spin. Around, lacking pure movement across the zone.