Future Games: The Nation’s Biggest Recruiting Week

Welcome to the biggest uncommitted baseball event in the country. This week, the scouting world descends on LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA, for the highly anticipated Future Games week. While the week kicked off with the upperclassmen in the Senior Future Games (2027 grads) and features the rising stars of the Junior Future Games (2030 and 2031 grads), July 22nd through the 25th belong to the main event: the Future Games.

Bringing together the premier uncommitted Class of 2028 prospects from across the nation, the Future Games offer an unmatched platform. These elite athletes will be put through a comprehensive pro-style workout before battling it out in a three-game slate. Among the loaded rosters taking the field is Team NC, a powerhouse squad featuring the top uncommitted talent from across North Carolina.

If there was any question about the magnitude of this week, just look at the crowd behind the backstop. Last year’s event drew a staggering 450+ college coaches, and Day 1 of this year's showcase has already matched—if not exceeded—that massive turnout. The spotlight has never been brighter, and for the Class of 2028, it's time to perform.

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Quick Hitters - Team NC Pitchers

Ryder Anderson, RHP, DH Conley, 2028
Earned a start for Team Hawaii as NC arms helped our friends from the Island. Flooded the strike zone over two scoreless innings while demonstrating advanced feel for the arm side. Heavy, late run on the heater consistently generated soft contact, while his slider and changeup effectively complemented the fastball to highlight impressive pitchability.
Key Stats: Fastball at 88-91 mph | 2 Scoreless Innings | Heavy Arm-Side Run

Ivan Andino, 3B/OF/RHP, Charlotte Christian, 2028
Took over on the mound to close the door and record the save, commanding a polished three-pitch mix. Worked up to 91 mph with the fastball while generating in-zone swings and misses on both his slider and changeup during a dominant final inning.
Key Stats: Fastball at 91 mph | 2 Strikeouts | 1 Save

Grayson Broadway, LHP, Davidson Day School, 2028
Broadway’s sink-slider combination continued to generate uncomfortable at-bats as he consistently worked at the bottom of the strike zone. His slider mirrored the fastball’s path before diving late, producing several awkward swings while allowing him to cruise through a clean appearance.
Key Stats: Fastball at 89 mph | 2 Scoreless Innings

Duncan Carver, RHP, A.C. Reynolds HS, 2028
Established the tone early, attacking hitters with confidence while filling the strike zone with a polished three-pitch mix. Commanded the fastball to both sides of the plate, freezing hitters while mixing in a sharp slider with explosive lateral action that generated both chase and in-zone swing-and-miss.
Key Stats: Fastball at 89 mph | 4 Strikeouts | 2 Innings Pitched

Jesse Covington, RHP/OF, Wesleyan Christian Academy, 2028
Translated his elite athleticism and twitch into premium stuff on the mound. His fastball exploded through the strike zone, consistently creating uncomfortable swings and in-zone whiffs, while his slider featured heavy horizontal movement to give hitters another difficult look.
Key Stats: Fastball at 93-95 mph | 2-Way Prospect

Luke Douglas, RHP, Marvin Ridge HS, 2028
Attacked hitters with a riding fastball that worked effectively at the top of the strike zone, creating swing-and-miss opportunities. He also continued developing a hard downer breaking ball that projects well alongside his fastball profile.
Key Stats: Max Fastball at 89.7 mph | Fastball Sitting 86-87 mph

Corbin Kendrick, RHP, JH Rose, 2028
Another NC arm helping Team Hawaii, Kendrick proved the stuff belonged. An advanced mover on the mound with high-level athleticism through the hips and an easy, whippy arm action. Attacked with a heavy fastball paired with tight, short tilt on the breaking ball and a changeup that generated consistent swing-and-miss against left-handed hitters.
Key Stats: Fastball at 89-92 mph | Short-Tilt Breaking Ball | CH Swing-and-Miss vs. LHH

Jacob McCarter, LHP, Cox Mill HS, 2028
Controlled the game with an advanced three-pitch mix while repeating his delivery with ease. Working from a stable three-quarter slot, he mirrored the release point across all three offerings, making it extremely difficult for hitters to identify pitches.
Key Stats: Fastball at 90 mph | 4 Strikeouts | 3-Pitch Mix

Mikey Papciak, RHP, Wesleyan Christian Academy, 2028
Attacked with confidence over two innings, working with a three-pitch mix highlighted by a firm fastball. Generated four swings and misses in the strike zone with the heater while pairing it with an effective changeup to navigate through opposing hitters.
Key Stats: Fastball at 91.5mph | Changeup at 80-81 mph | Curveball up to 2409rpm | 3 Strikeouts

Sean Rodesiler, LHP, Davidson Day School, 2028
Generated seven swings and misses on pitches thrown in the strike zone across two innings. His fastball featured heavy late arm-side movement, consistently forcing hitters into early swing decisions before his sweeper tunneled exceptionally well off the fastball.
Key Stats: Fastball at 84-88 mph | 17.9in and above on the horizontal movement | Sweeper at 75-77 mph | 7 In-Zone Whiffs

Hudson Simmons, OF/LHP, Charlotte Christian, 2028
Climbed the mound to deliver a clean inning of work, showing more than enough polish to provide meaningful pitching depth at the next level. His fastball paired effectively with a firm breaking ball to limit offensive production.
Key Stats: Fastball at 86-88 mph | Breaking Ball at 76-77 mph | Max Spin Rate on the CB - 2432rpm

Colton Small, LHP, Forest Hills Eastern HS (MI), 2028
Standing 6-foot-10, he moves remarkably well for his size while consistently finding the strike zone. The angle created by his frame proved especially difficult for left-handed hitters, who produced several uncomfortable swings and weak contact throughout his outing.
Key Stats: Fastball at 89 mph | 6-foot-10 Frame

Brax Thompson, RHP, Providence HS, 2028
Checked every box in another dominant performance. His fastball produced massive spin rates, his slider gave hitters another elite offering to manage, and his changeup continued to create deception with quality movement and action.
Key Stats: Fastball at 91 mph | Fastball Spin at 2,600+ rpm | Slider Spin approaching 3,000 rpm

Chase White, RHP, South Central HS, 2028
Showcased one of the tournament’s highest-upside power arms, pairing elite arm speed with impressive ride through the strike zone. His loose arm action and projectable frame suggest there is still considerable velocity to come.
Key Stats: Fastball at 92 mph | 5 In-Zone Whiffs | AVG IVB - 19.4in | FB Spin at 2340rpm

Parker Williams, RHP, North Lincoln HS, 2028
Showed why he remains one of the state's more intriguing arms, featuring a fastball with quality ride through the top of the strike zone. His changeup proved to be his best secondary offering on the day, flashing as a legitimate weapon against both right- and left-handed hitters.
Key Stats: Fastball at 89 mph | 2 Strikeouts

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