Preseason All-State Spotlight: Jayce Smith
March 26, 2024
Each year the month of February in North Carolina is a big one for baseball players. With the high school spring season coming, and the off-period of November and December, players have had some time to work on their strengths and improve their weaknesses. They have been in the weight room and in the cages. As we enter February, Prep Baseball begins its work to continue to identify and update our notes on prospects in North Carolina.
The Preseason All-State events have become spotlight events in the state. This year there are 3 opportunities for some of the best players in the state to show-off their off-season gains, while working out with other top talents. Prep Baseball will be in Greenville, NC on February 3rd, Maiden, NC on February 4th, and Kernersville, NC on February 10th. The Prep Baseball scouting staff is expecting to see 250 of the top players in North Carolina across these three events.
Below we profile a player that is scheduled to attend a Preseason All-State event.
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PRESEASON ALL-STATE SPOTLIGHT: Jayce Smith
Scouting Report
Long rangy OF out of Fuquay-Varina High School. Smith uses a vertical approach creating natural loft through the middle of the field. Fast hands and a whippy barrell creates a exit velo up to 93.7 and a max distance of 354ft . The arm tops at 85 from the outfield with some carry to it. Good athlete with a 1.73 10 yard run and a elite RSI max of 3.29. This outfielder will be a fun follow as his body matures and power continues to develop.