Preseason All-State East: Pitcher Superlatives
February 14, 2024
The Preseason All-State events in North Carolina have quickly become the top winter events for the top players in the state to attend. This year there are 3 Preseason All-State events with the East and West happening on February 3rd and 4th. The Preseason All-State Central is scheduled for February 10th. These three events will see over 250 of North Carolina's top players, as they are ready to post numbers and go through a workout in preparation for the spring season. Prep Baseball scouts were on hand to run the event verify stats, and evaluate the players involved.
The Preseason All-State has made Next Level Training Center in Greenville, NC its home for 4 years. Next Level is a tremendous facility that offers a spacious workout facility. Players had plenty or room to run a laser timed 30, while catchers, infielders, and outfielders were able to stretch their arms in their evaluation phase. Pitchers threw off of indoor mounds. During BP, players were able to see the ball fly over 100 feet off the bat with the setup at Next Level.
The Preseason All-State featured 73 of North Carolina's top talent, with a heavy leaning to those players that attend school in the Triangle area and east. Below we take a data dive into the results of the workout.
CLICK HERE to see the full roster and statistical out put from the Preseason All-State East.
By The Numbers
+ 2 players recorded an exit velocity over 100mph
+ 28 hitters recorded an exit velocity of 90mph or higher
+ 40 hitters had a BLAST bat speed of 65mph of higher
+ 17 players ran a 4.00 or faster 30yd
+ 29 players hit 18mph while being tested
+ 25 players had a vertical jump test at 28in or higher
+ 11 pitchers had a fastball at 84mph or higher
+ 2 pitchers had their fastball spin recorded higher than 2400rpm
+ 3 pitchers had their breaking ball spin at 2400rpm or higher
+ 9 catchers recorded a pop time of 2.10 or better
+ 7 outfielders had arm strength at 88mph or better
+ 6 infielders tested with arm strength across the infield at 84mph or higher
Preseason All-State East - Pitcher Superlatives
Best Fastball
- John Nelson McLamb, LHP, Midway HS, 2024
- Trey Williford, LHP, Farmville Central HS, 2025
- Tanner Pope, LHP, Garner HS, 2026
- Noah Rhoades, LHP, Holly Springs HS, 2026
- Owen Simmons, RHP, JH Rose HS, 2025
Best Breaking Ball
- Tanner Pope, LHP, Garner HS, 2026
- Tanner Williams, LHP, Midway HS, 2027
- Owen Simmons, RHP, JH Rose HS, 2025
- Harrison Corey, RHP, DH Conley HS, 2027
- Davis Hathaway, RHP, JH Rose HS, 2024
- Jack Dalton, RHP, Cleveland HS, 2025
Best Change-up
- Trey Williford, LHP, Farmville Central HS, 2025
- Davis Hathaway, RHP, JH Rose HS, 2024
- Tanner Williams, LHP, Midway HS, 2027
- Joshua Anderson II, RHP, Willow Springs HS, 2025
- Liam Hawkes, RHP, Northern Durham HS, 2026
Top Command
- Davis Hathaway, RHP, JH Rose HS, 2024
- Harrison Corey, RHP, DH Conley HS, 2027
- Caleb Renn, LHP, Holly Springs HS, 2026
- Liam Hawkes, RHP, Northern Durham, 2026
- Noah Rhoades, LHP, Holly Springs HS, 2026
Cleanest Arm / Delivery
- Tate Nelson, RHP, New Hanover HS, 2026
- Brandon Bush, RHP, Hoggard HS, 2027
- Harrison Corey, RHP, DH Conley HS, 2027
- Leo Lupienski, RHP, Middle Creek HS, 2027
- Ayden Broughton, RHP, Pamlico County HS, 2026
Most Athletic
- Noah Rhoades, LHP, Holly Springs HS, 2026
- Tanner Williams, LHP, Midway HS, 2027
- Tate Nelson, RHP, New Hanover HS, 2026
- Brandon Bush, RHP, Hoggard HS, 2027
- Harrison Corey, RHP, DH Conley HS, 2027