Future Games Preview: Team NC LHP
July 21, 2024
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The 2024 Prep Baseball Future Games will kick off with a workout day at LakePoint in Emerson, GA on Wednesday July 24th. The event will feature each territory in Prep Baseball bringing the top uncommitted players in their 2026 class. This event has become a "must see" for college coaches as they are working to get into the rising Junior class.
2024 will feature a new look for the Future Games. With new recruiting rules in place, limiting contact with prospects prior to August 1st of their Junior year, there was an expectation that some territories may see more top end propsects still uncommitted. With that said, Team North Carolina will debut in 2024. For the past five years, North Carolina and South Carolina have combined on a Future Games team, Team Carolina. Prior to that, North Carolina players played with Virginia and Maryland as part of Team Mid-Atlantic for a year. This year, Team North Carolina will feature approximately 24 uncommitted 2026 grads, all from North Carolina.
Team North Carolina Schedule:
Wednesday July 24 -- 4:30pm -- Workout Day with Team VA and Team MD
Thursday July 25 -- 7:00pm -- Game vs. Team South Carolina
Friday July 26 -- 12:30pm -- Game vs. Maryland
Saturday July 27 -- 8:30am -- Live BP on field followed by Game vs. Team Virginia
The Future Games will be played in its entirety at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA on Fields 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Previewing Team North Carolina: Left Handed Pitchers
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Noah Rhoades LHP / OF / Holly Springs, NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 2
Strong armed lefty has thrown in a lot of big moments in 2024. Run with average to above ride on the fastball is paired with a splitter that can create swing and miss. Scheduled to throw on Saturday vs. Team Virginia |
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Cooper Summerlin LHP / OF / GASTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 112 / POS: 7
High level of pitch-ability present with a fastball with above average IVB and solid run. The fastball can create outs in the zone. Fastball metrics are accompanied by the ability to pitch off all three pitches. Scheduled to throw on Thursday vs. Team South Carolina |
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Anthony Zezza LHP / OF / Holly Springs, NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 93 / POS: 5
Zezza is another high-level pitch-ability arm but he is paired with a change-up that has outlier metrics. The further he moves, the more he will use his change-up as it mimics the fastball out of the hand before fading from right handed hitters. Scheduled to throw on Saturday vs. Team Virginia |
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Ryan Engle OF / LHP / WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, NC / 2026Mentioned in the outfield preview as well, Engle is an interesting arm to follow. Some effort as he gets to his release, but once there, the arm strength and arm speed are separaters. Fastball has been up to 92. Scheduled to throw on Friday vs. Team Maryland |