By Ed Hall
North Carolina Associate Scout

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On Wednesday July 26^th, the Central Carolina Scholastic Summer League held their annual all-star games.  The day featured two groups of players with the Future’s Game followed by the Showcase Game.

The CCSSL is a high school summer league setup for players to continue their development with their high school teams in a cost-effective manner.  After the season’s championship format, the league selects players to participate in their Showcase date at the Salamander Stadium in Holly Springs, NC. 

Below are some notes and quick thoughts from the Future Games workout and game settings.

CCSSL Future's Game

Batting Practice Session

Players who showed consistent ability to put the barrel of the bat on the ball and have the ball jump off the bat during BP.

• Brett Banks (2019) Garner – HR during BP and double off the right field wall during the game
• Dylan Wheeler (2019) Garner
• Christian Schmidt (2019) Panther Creek
• Garrett Capaforte (2019) Garner
• Bryce Jeske (2019) East Chapel Hill
• Patrick Trease (2019) Holly Springs
• Jacob Long (2019) New Bern
• Joey Berini (2020) Orange

Infield Workout

Bryce Jeske (2019) East Chapel Hill

• Showed good actions with quick agile feet, soft hands and the ability to throw accurately from different angles

Patrick Trease (2019) Holly Springs

• Quick exchange and release. Smooth footwork and soft hands. Good actions and strong arm from the 5 – 6 hole.

Joey Berini (2020) Orange

• Smooth actions with good hands and quick agile feet

Spencer Faulkner (2019) Rolesville

• Agile, smooth feet and soft hands

Catcher Pop Times

Lane Rhodes (2019) Fuquay Varina – 2.01

Garrett Weigman (2019) Richmond – 2.07

Drew Bryan (2020) Southern Lee – 2.12

Ben Hester (2020) Oxford Prep – 2.2

Paxton Merriss (2019) Wakefield – 2.25

Lance Annis (2019) Voyager – 2.26

Outfield Workout

Arms that showed carry and accuracy in the workout setting

Brett Banks (2019) Garner

Christian Schmidt (2019) Panther Creek

Xander Hamilton (2019) Broughton

Varney Whitaker (2019) Riverside

Austin Scott (2019) Riverside Martin

60 Times

Jacob Long (2019) New Bern – 6.83

Ben Hester (2020) Oxford Prep – 6.97

Austin Scott (2019) Riverside Martin – 7.15

Blake Boyette (2019) East Wake – 7.21

Xander Hamilton (2019) Broughton – 7.34

Varney Whitaker (2019) Riverside – 7.34

Lance Annis (2019) Voyager – 7.37

Spencer Faulkner (2019) Rolesville – 7.38

Christian Schmidt (2019) Panther Creek – 7.53

Garrett Moffett (2020) Cary – 7.56

Patrick Trease (2019) Holly Springs – 7.57

Caleb Whitley (2019) Tarboro – 7.57

Joey Berini (2020) Orange – 7.58

Penn Sealy (2019) Broughton – 7.69

Case Stroup (2020) Apex Friendship – 7.76

Bryson Pleasant (2020) Roxboro Community – 7.81

Pitchers

Garrett Moffett (2020) Cary LHP

• Fastball at 75 and breaking ball at 66 with 2 to 6 gradual break (slurve). Has a low ¾ arm slot, with short arm action, and throws across his body which allows him to hide the ball. Shoulders were level and he finishes in a high position.

Brett Banks (2019) Garner RHP

• Fastball was 82-87 and breaking ball at 70. High ¾ slot with long loose arm action. Tall and controlled at balance. Front shoulder was elevated, direction was in line, and he finished falling toward first base.

Trent Simmons (2020) Bunn RHP

• 77 – 79 fastball and 62 breaking ball with 11 to 5 gradual break with downward movement. High ¾ slot with level shoulders and smooth rhythm. Long loose arm action and he finishes in an athletic position.

Xander Hamilton (2019) Broughton RHP

• 85 – 86 fastball and a 78 – 80 slider with late movement glove side. High ¾ slot with short arm action. Direction is in line with level shoulders. He is quick through balance but has good rhythm. He pitches with some effort.