2023 Junior Future Games: Team Carolina (SC) Quick Hitters - Pitchers
August 4, 2023
From Tuesday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 30th, the Prep Baseball Report Junior Future Games will take place at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Georgia. This annual event features top 13U and 14U talents from across the country in a tournament-style format, where participants will be given the unique opportunity of competing against other top-level players while representing their respective state in a high-level atmosphere.
This event will run in conjunction with the PBR Future Games. The Future Games features the top uncommitted players in the Class of 2025 and 2026 from across the Prep Baseball Report’s 40+ state coverage area. It is one of the most highly recruited events of the summer and attracts more than 300 college coaches from across the country each year.
This one-of-a-kind event will include individual workouts and a 4-game guarantee with single elimination bracket play to determine a champion in each age group.
For more information about the event, click HERE. To see a full game schedule of the event, click HERE.
On Tuesday, the Team Carolina SC squad participated in a pro-style workout in front of our staff, collecting measurable and unrivaled data with the help of our tech partners. Below you will find quick hitters on the pitchers from Team Carolina SC.
Quick Hitters - Pitchers
At 6-2 182 pounds, this athlete has a strong frame, good athleticism, and room to grow. Shorter arm motion and a lower 3/4 slot were able to throw three pitches for strikes while keeping hitters off balance. With a fastball sitting 78-82 and topping out at 83 mph and some tailing motion, the fastball had good life. While sitting between 67 - 71 mph, the curveball produced some swing and mix. Additionally, a changeup with nice downhill movement was mixed in at 65–67 mph. Strike thrower with an athletic arm action, lots of projection left in this right hander.
Has a 6'5", 250-pound frame extra large frame. Throwing with a terrific whippy arm from a low 3/4 arm slot. Fastball, sat between 76 - 80 mph with considerable arm side run, exhibits good promise. At 66-68 mph, the breaking ball is more of a sweeper. but when on top, has good side-to-side motion. Has a propensity to get under it. Big, impressive frame that will only get better as he gets older.
Having a 6'5", 175 lb. build, he has a ton of projection. His fastball, which he was able to move about the zone with while pitching at 82–86 mph. A quick loose athletic arm that throws from a H ¾ arm slot. With an 11/4 break, the curveball displayed the makings of a quality pitch with depth. Curveball shows the making and action to be a plus pitch as he continues to develop. Big time promising arm with loads of future potential and immediate impact. Not only one of the top arms in the state but has the makings to be one of top arms in the country.
At 6-1 and 155 pounds, the long, slender build has plenty of space for growth. Had a consistent mix of his fastball and curveball, demonstrating his ability to throw for strikes. The left-hander's fastball had a velocity of 74–76 mph and could be thrown to the arm and glove side. Breaking ball could be thrown early in the count to steal strikes and could also be used as a putaway pitch in the late innings. The breaking ball sat 62–64 mph. Lot of projection left in this frame and arm.
Strong, physically fit body with a current strength of 6-2, 183 pounds. Throwing bowling ball sinkers and attacking the batters after coming out of the bullpen in a crucial scenario. Showed great extension down the mound, which led to a ton of swings and misses and a ton of balls being hit into the ground. Fastball velocity ranged from 83 to 87 mph, with spin rates between 140 to 1700 rpm. This young man had a great performance coming out of the bullpen and dominated the batters. As this power arm righty continues to mature and develop look out for some big time jumps as he already shows big time stuff.
6-0, 160 pounds, with a long, lean physique. Short, quick left-handed arm with a low 3/4 arm slot. Fastball had some armside run and sink to it and sat 79-81 mph and topping out at 82 mph, with the capacity to fill up the zone. Spun a terrific curveball with depth, and he was able to move that pitch for strikes and chases both within and outside the strike zone, while sitting 66-68 mph and coming out of the same window of his Fastball. Additionally, demonstrated a solid changeup that had fade and sink to it at 68-70 mph. Big time outing while stuffing a very good team. Lots of projection to this left hander.
5-10 and 145 pounds, with a very athletic and projectable physique. Beau attacked batters when he emerged from the bullpen, using a nice combination of his fastball and breaking ball. His fastball clocked in at 79–80 mph topping 81 mph, filling the zone, and demonstrating his ability to locate to both sides of the plate. His breaking ball displayed a good short break action to it while sitting 70-71 mph. Very athletic and competitive arm that is entertaining to watch compete.