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Data Dive: GBC Scout Day - Pitchers


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GBC Scout Day: Full Workout & Data Breakdown at Proehlific Park & Greensboro Batting Center

On Friday, February 13, 2026, Prep Baseball was on site at Proehlific Park & Greensboro Batting Center for a Scout Day with GBC . The event featured a full pro-style workout, giving players the opportunity to showcase their tools in a complete, data-driven evaluation setting.

Position players worked through a defensive workout before taking batting practice with TrackMan capturing ball flight data throughout each round. Pitchers threw controlled bullpen sessions with TrackMan tracking pitch metrics, movement profiles, and overall performance data. Every swing and every pitch was measured, allowing our staff to pair in-person evaluation with verified analytics.

Athletic testing was also a key component of the day. Players ran a laser-timed 60-yard dash, including 10-yard and 30-yard splits, powered by VALD Athletics’ laser timing system to ensure precise results. Between speed metrics, offensive data, pitch analytics, and defensive evaluations, athletes left the day with a comprehensive statistical profile to complement their video and scouting notes.

In the coming weeks, we will roll out a series of leaderboards and statistical breakdowns from the GBC Scout Day, highlighting top performers across various categories — from exit velocity and power production to pitch metrics, speed, and more. Each post will spotlight the measurable standouts and provide context behind the numbers.

To view the full roster and complete statistical breakdown from the event, click here:
https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/event/NC/2026-prep-baseball-scout-day--GBC--baseball?tab=pos_stats


DATA DIVE - Pitchers

+ FASTBALL

MAX FASTBALL VELOCITY

Rank Name State School Class Pos Velocity (max)
1 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 82.9 mph
2 Lorenzo Steinke NC Grimsley 2028 C 81.9 mph
3 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 80.3 mph
4 Connor Lewis NC Reagan 2029 SS 80.2 mph
5 Jorge Banda NC Western Alamance 2028 LHP 79.0 mph

Max Fastball Velocity: This metric calculates the speed of the pitch as it’s released from the pitcher’s hand.

HIGHEST AVG. SPIN RATE

Rank Name State School Class Pos Spin Rate (avg) Spin Efficiency % (avg)
1 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 2220 rpm 57 %
2 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 2089 rpm 89 %
3 Connor Lewis NC Reagan 2029 SS 2070 rpm 94 %
4 Nolan Shaffer NC Northern Guilford High 2029 1B 1940 rpm 74 %
5 PJ Mandala NC Grimsley 2028 2B 1923 rpm 90 %

Spin Rate: This metric calculates the rate of spin on the baseball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). Historical data shows that high-spin fastballs lessen the impact of gravity, allowing for more “rise” (or less fall) as the pitch carries through the zone. Low-spin fastballs typically indicate greater horizontal action, often making them tougher to square up but generally easier to make contact with, leading to more ground balls. High-spin fastballs show a correlation with swings and misses.

HIGHEST AVG. IVB

Rank Name State School Class Pos IVB (avg) Velo Range
1 Lorenzo Steinke NC Grimsley 2028 C 19.6 in 76.3-81.9 mph
2 Chase Holcomb NC Rockingham County High 2029 RHP 17.4 in 72.8-74.9 mph
3 Kymel Henry NC Lucy Ragsdale High 2029 SS 15.5 in 75.5-75.9 mph
4 Jaxon Mitchell NC Northern Guilford High 2029 2B 15.4 in 67.7-73.1 mph
5 Charlie Meyer NC Page 2029 2B 15.2 in 63.7-66.3 mph

Induced Vertical Break (IVB): Used in short form as “IVB,” this metric is most important on fastballs for creating rise and on curveballs for creating depth. It can also be useful when measuring sliders and cutters. Sliders tend to be closer to zero inches, while cutters are generally between 5 and 15 inches. Fastballs and curveballs with large IVB usually have higher spin efficiency. Sliders generally have very little (closer to zero) IVB and low spin efficiency. It’s important to consider pitch velocity and release height when evaluating IVB measurements.

HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT (AVG.)

Rank Name State School Class Pos HM (avg) Velo Range
1 Connor Lewis NC Reagan 2029 SS 17.0 78.3-80.1 mph
2 Sam Nelson NC Grimsley 2028 LHP -16.8 72.7-75.1 mph
3 Charlie Meyer NC Page 2029 2B 11.8 63.7-66.3 mph
4 PJ Mandala NC Grimsley 2028 2B 11.7 70.1-72.3 mph
5 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP -10.3 80.7-82.5 mph

Horizontal Break: Horizontal movement is measured in inches between where the pitch actually crosses the front of home plate side-to-side and where it would have crossed if it traveled in a perfectly straight line from release. A positive number means the break was to the right from the pitcher’s perspective, while a negative number means the break was to the left.

HIGHEST STRIKE ZONE RATE%

Rank Name State School Class Pos Zone % Velo Range
1 Kymel Henry NC Lucy Ragsdale High 2029 SS 80 % 75.5-75.9 mph
2 Nolan Shaffer NC Northern Guilford High 2029 1B 66 % 73.3-75.4 mph
^ Lorenzo Steinke NC Grimsley 2028 C 66 % 76.3-81.9 mph
3 Chase Holcomb NC Rockingham County High 2029 RHP 60 % 72.8-74.9 mph
^ Jorge Banda NC Western Alamance 2028 LHP 60 % 77.7-78.9 mph
4 Nathan Hilton NC Wesleyan Christian Academy 2029 RHP 50 % 60.2-63.1 mph
^ Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 50 % 79.4-80.3 mph
5 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 42 % 80.7-82.5 mph

For context, in 2023 MLB pitchers averaged an In-Zone% of around 49 percent in live game settings measured across all pitch types, according to Statcast.

CURVEBALL

HIGHEST AVG. SPIN RATE

Rank Name State School Class Pos Spin Rate (avg) Velo Range
1 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 2349 rpm 68.9-70.1 mph
2 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 2287 rpm 71.0-73.4 mph
3 Connor Lewis NC Reagan 2029 SS 2241 rpm 64.4-65.7 mph
4 Nolan Shaffer NC Northern Guilford High 2029 1B 1982 rpm 65.6-66.1 mph
5 Jorge Banda NC Western Alamance 2028 LHP 1956 rpm 69.3-71.5 mph

HIGHEST AVG. IVB

Rank Name State School Class Pos IVB (avg) Velo Range
1 Jaxon Mitchell NC Northern Guilford High 2029 2B -11.6 in 60.3-61.2 mph
2 Charlie Meyer NC Page 2029 2B 9.4 in 57.6-58.7 mph
3 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF -7.3 in 68.9-70.1 mph
4 Sam Nelson NC Grimsley 2028 LHP 5.0 in 67.6-68.6 mph
5 Kymel Henry NC Lucy Ragsdale High 2029 SS 3.4 in 71.0-71.5 mph

HIGHEST AVG. HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT

Rank Name State School Class Pos HM (avg) Velo Range
1 David Castillo NC Ledford High School 2029 RHP -15.0 61.9-63.1 mph
2 Jaxon Mitchell NC Northern Guilford High 2029 2B -10.0 60.3-61.2 mph
3 Nolan Shaffer NC Northern Guilford High 2029 1B 9.8 65.6-66.1 mph
4 Nathan Hilton NC Wesleyan Christian Academy 2029 RHP -7.6 54.6-55.6 mph
5 Jorge Banda NC Western Alamance 2028 LHP 5.2 69.3-71.5 mph

SLIDER

HIGHEST AVG. SPIN RATE

Rank Name State School Class Pos Spin Rate (avg) Velo Range
1 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 2437 71.6-74.0 mph
2 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 2210 71.0-74.8 mph
3 Lorenzo Steinke NC Grimsley 2028 C 1876 73.4-73.7 mph
4 Jaxon Mitchell NC Northern Guilford High 2029 2B 1742 63.4-64.3 mph

HIGHEST AVG. IVB

Rank Name State School Class Pos IVB (avg) Velo Range
1 Jaxon Mitchell NC Northern Guilford High 2029 2B -7.4 in 63.4-64.3 mph
2 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF -1.6 in 71.6-74.0 mph
3 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 1.1 in 71.0-74.8 mph

HIGHEST AVG. HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT

Rank Name State School Class Pos HM (avg) Velo Range
1 Jaxon Mitchell NC Northern Guilford High 2029 2B -9.0 63.4-64.3 mph
2 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 8.7 71.6-74.0 mph
3 Noah Rumley NC Revolution Academy 2029 LHP 2.4 71.0-74.8 mph

CHANGEUP

HIGHEST AVG. HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT

Rank Name State School Class Pos HM (avg) Velo Range
1 Sam Nelson NC Grimsley 2028 LHP -17.0 67.5-69.6 mph
2 Jorge Banda NC Western Alamance 2028 LHP -15.1 71.7-72.3 mph
3 Charlie Meyer NC Page 2029 2B 14.1 58.6-62.8 mph
4 Chase Holcomb NC Rockingham County High 2029 RHP 13.8 63.8-65.6 mph
5 Nathan Hilton NC Wesleyan Christian Academy 2029 RHP 12.9 57.8-58.4 mph

HIGHEST AVG. IVB

Rank Name State School Class Pos IVB (avg) Velo Range
1 Kymel Henry NC Lucy Ragsdale High 2029 SS 16.4 in 71.1-71.9 mph
2 PJ Mandala NC Grimsley 2028 2B 14.2 in 63.5-64.0 mph
3 Lorenzo Steinke NC Grimsley 2028 C 12.8 in 74.6-75.2 mph
4 Nolan Shaffer NC Northern Guilford High 2029 1B 11.4 in 67.2-68.7 mph
5 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 11.4 in 73.7-75.6 mph

HIGHEST STRIKE ZONE RATE%

Rank Name State School Class Pos Zone %
1 Layton Saliba NC West Forsyth 2029 OF 100 %
2 Charlie Meyer NC Page 2029 2B 50 %
^ Jorge Banda NC Western Alamance 2028 LHP 50 %
^ Kymel Henry NC Lucy Ragsdale High 2029 SS 50 %
3 Sam Nelson NC Grimsley 2028 LHP 33 %
^ PJ Mandala NC Grimsley 2028 2B 33 %
^ Lorenzo Steinke NC Grimsley 2028 C 33 %

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