Junior Future Games: Team NC Statistical Analysis

August 21, 2026
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

Welcome to the Launchpad: Jr. Future Games Bring the Next Generation to LakePoint

Welcome to the ultimate proving ground for the future of baseball. The Future Games is the most highly anticipated event in the country hosted at LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA. Following the standout performances of the 2027 and 2028 classes, the spotlight now shifts to the true rising stars: the 2030 and 2031 graduates competing in the Junior Future Games. From July 23rd to the 26th, the best young talent in the nation is getting a rare early taste of the premier showcase environment.

For Team NC, featuring the top identified young players from North Carolina, the journey started Thursday with a pro-style workout, giving players the chance to update their numbers and gauge their skills vs. the best in the country. Navigating a rain delay that pushed their Friday matchup to Saturday against Team Texas, Team NC capped off an intense week with a grueling Sunday double-header against Kansas and Minnesota. With an astounding 495 college coaches passing through the gates this week, these young athletes aren't just playing games—they are setting the stage for their future on the nation’s biggest platform.

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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS - JUNIOR FUTURE GAMES

MAX FASTBALL VELOCITY

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Velocity (max)
1	Landon Lowery	NC	Homeschool (NC)	2031	LHP	84.8 mph
2	Cannon Tyler	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	SS	83.1 mph
3	Easton Tollison	NC	Freedom	2030	1B	82.9 mph
4	Patrick Melton	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	1B	82.7 mph
5	Cason King	NC	Christ School, arden	2030	SS	81.4 mph
6	Cruz Pahl	NC	Pine Lake Prep	2030	RHP	80.0 mph
7	Jameson Stroud	NC	Eastern Carolina Academy	2030	OF	79.6 mph
8	Conner Ensley	NC	South Point High	2030	OF	78.4 mph
9	Dawson Lineback	NC	High Point Christian Academy	2030	SS	76.8 mph
10	Langston Underwood	NC	West Forsyth	2030	1B	74.6 mph

HIGHEST AVG. FASTBALL SPIN RATE

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Spin Rate (avg)
1	Dawson Lineback	NC	High Point Christian Academy	2030	SS	2085 rpm
2	Jameson Stroud	NC	Eastern Carolina Academy	2030	OF	2036 rpm
3	Patrick Melton	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	1B	2035 rpm
4	Easton Tollison	NC	Freedom	2030	1B	1990 rpm
5	Landon Lowery	NC	Homeschool (NC)	2031	LHP	1938 rpm
6	Langston Underwood	NC	West Forsyth	2030	1B	1903 rpm
7	Cannon Tyler	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	SS	1825 rpm
8	Cason King	NC	Christ School, arden	2030	SS	1815 rpm
9	Conner Ensley	NC	South Point High	2030	OF	1640 rpm
10	Cruz Pahl	NC	Pine Lake Prep	2030	RHP	1592 rpm

TOP 60-YARD DASH

MAX EXIT VELOCITY

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Exit Velocity (max)
1	Easton Tollison	NC	Freedom	2030	1B	92.7 mph
2	Patrick Melton	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	1B	91.9 mph
3	Cason King	NC	Christ School, arden	2030	SS	91.0 mph
4	Landon Lowery	NC	Homeschool (NC)	2031	LHP	90.4 mph
5	Jameson Stroud	NC	Eastern Carolina Academy	2030	OF	89.8 mph
6	Langston Underwood	NC	West Forsyth	2030	1B	89.5 mph
7	Isaac Shoe	NC	Mount Pleasant	2030	OF	89.1 mph
8	Beckett Slate	NC	East Davidson High	2030	OF	88.9 mph
9	Bowman Smith	NC	James B. Hunt	2030	C	88.8 mph
10	Cannon Tyler	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	SS	88.6 mph

MAX INFIELD VELOCITY

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	INF Velo
1	Cannon Tyler	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	SS	83
2	Patrick Melton	NC	Pro5 Academy	2030	1B	80
^	Cason King	NC	Christ School, arden	2030	SS	80
3	Landon Lowery	NC	Homeschool (NC)	2031	LHP	79
4	Dawson Lineback	NC	High Point Christian Academy	2030	SS	74
^	Easton Tollison	NC	Freedom	2030	1B	74
5	Jameson Stroud	NC	Eastern Carolina Academy	2030	OF	73

MAX OUTFIELD VELOCITY

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	OF Velo
1	Conner Ensley	NC	South Point High	2030	OF	76
2	Isaac Shoe	NC	Mount Pleasant	2030	OF	75

MAX CATCHER VELOCITY

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	C Velo
1	Henry Rozell V	NC	Porter Ridge	2030	C	71
2	Bowman Smith	NC	James B. Hunt	2030	C	69

TOP POP TIMES

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Pop Time
1	Bowman Smith	NC	James B. Hunt	2030	C	2.15-2.19
2	Henry Rozell V	NC	Porter Ridge	2030	C	2.18-2.33