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: Quinn O'Rourke

Quinn ORourke RHP / Charlotte Christian School, NC / 2026 A RHP from Charlotte Christian  O'Rourke has one of the highest ceilings in his class. A Lanky frame at 6'3 170 with plenty of room to fill out as he matures over his HS career. Uses a very low effort delivery with a short arm swing in the back, helps maintain a repeatable delivery with command to both sides of the plate. O'Rourke has very good command to both sides of the play. The fastball worked in the uppers 80's topping out at 89.7 in his bullpen. The CB has a chance to become a plus pitch over time, with 1/7 shape ranging 72-74 mph.  Pitchability and Stuff will make O'Rourke a High Follow over the next couple years.