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The top North Carolina event of the summer was hosted at Campbell University's JIm Perry Stadium on July 31 and August 1, 2024.  The Top Prospect Games featured 60 of the state's top uncommitted players for a  two day showcase giving players a chance to shine on a workout day and a game day.

The Top Prospect Games started with the workout day on July 31.  Players went through athletic testing, running a 60 and going through their jump tests.  The athletic testing was followed by an offensive workout and a defensive workout.  Players received multiple rounds of BP with TrackMan and BLAST collecting metrics on ball flight and the individual swings.  Defensive evals included arm strength with a radar gun as well as giving players different reps to move them around at their positions.  Day two featured two 8 inning games with hitters facing live pitchers in a controlled scrimmage.

Below we take a look back at the Top Prospect Games and some of the players that shined.  To view the entire event, with rosters, stats, and a collection of articles as they publish, CLICK HERE.

By The Numbers

• 16 players ran under 7.00 on the laser
• 10 more runners ran between 6.99 - 7.15
• 4 hitters measured at 100mph or higher on their peak exit velocity
• 13 hitters peaked at 95mph or higher with their exit velocity
• 10 hitters with an average bat speed of 70mph or higher via BLAST
• 9 players flashed a veritcal jump of 30in or higher
• 6 catchers with a pop time of 2.05 or better
• 2 outfielders with 90mph arms
• 2806rpm was the top breaking ball spin rate on the day.

TOP PROSPECT GAMES: Quick Hitters - 2025 Position Players

Carter Collins OF / RHP / Wake Christian Academy, NC / 2025 Physical presence in the box. Vertical set up with direct flat path to ball. Generates exit velos up in the mid 90's and a max distance of 350 ft.  Plus runner  posting a 6.69 60 yard dash.

Hayden Fones SS / RHP / Apex Friendship, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 89 / POS: 14 Athletic in the box with a whippy barrel. Exit velos in the mid 90s with a max distance of 365 ft.  Posted a 6.97 60 yard dash. Arm peaked at 85 across the diamond.

Brody Hines C / 3B / Corinth Holders, NC / 2025 Athletic reciever behind the plate with excellent hands. Posted pop times of 2.00-2.07 with a velo of 76.  In the box showed repeatable swing, with a max exit velo of 88.7mph and a average exit velo of 83.7 mph.

John Lupienski C / 3B / Middle Creek, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 75 / POS: 7 Physical player with a thick lower half. Shows rhythm and strength in the swing producing a max exit velo of 97.1 MPH. Pop times ranged from 1.90-2.04 with a top velo of 80 MPH from the crouch.

Lucas Riley OF / SS / Ledford, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 223 / POS: 40 In the box showed a very rhythmic swing with feel for the barrel. Produced a sweet spot percent of 70%. Exit velo peaked at 94.7 MPH. Posted a 6.67 60 yard dash.

Joshua Scott 2B / Swansboro, NC / 2025 A gamer who knows how to play. In the box posted a max exit velo of 93.2 MPH. On the diamond Shows good action with a quick transfer. Arm peaked at 81 MPH.

Zack Scruggs SS / 3B / Southwestern Randolph, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 183 / POS: 31 Physical pressence with a thick lower half. Shows plus bat speed paired with strength to produce exit velos in the 100's. Posted a 7.34 60 yard dash. Arm peaked at 85 MPH across the diamond.

Anthony Smith Jr RHP / OF / Hickory Ridge, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 141 / POS: 43 Simple approach in the box looks to drive balls to middle of the field. Exit velo topped at 85.8 MPH. Arm peaked at 88 MPH from OF with carry and accuracy.

Ayden Wall C / OF / Ledford, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 49 / POS: 3 Athletic reciver with good hip flexability. Pop times ranged between 1.97-2.12 with a top velo of 79 mph. Vertical approach working to middle of the field in the box. Produced a top exit velo of 92.1 MPH.

CJ Whitaker 1B / OF / Corinth Holders, NC / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 225 / POS: 10 Long rangy frame with power potential. Exit velo peaked at 99 MPH while producing a average exit velo of 91.5 MPH. Generates natural loft and produced a max distance of 360 ft.