Prep Baseball Report

MegaStars Scout Day: Data Dive


Sean Smith
NC/SC Operations Manager

MegaStars Scout Day - Event Recap

Prep Baseball was in Gastonia, NC on July 30th for the MegaStars Scout Day, held at Sims Legion Park. These events serve as a crucial evaluation platform, giving players an opportunity to update their Prep Baseball profile with verified stats, advanced analytics, video, and scout notes — all gathered during a pro-style workout.

Athletes participating in a Prep Baseball NC Scout Day also become eligible for future invitations to Team Carolina's premier events, including the Junior Future Games. These invite-only events feature the top talent from across North Carolina, drawing attention from college coaches and professional scouts nationwide.


Workout Overview

The day began with laser-timed 60-yard dashes using the VALD timing system, which tracked athletes' sprint metrics at the 10-yard, 30-yard, and 60-yard marks. The system also provided speed-based insights into acceleration and top-end run performance.

Batting practice followed, with players taking live rounds while TrackMan recorded exit velocity, launch angle, and distance.

Next, players rotated through defensive evaluations at their primary positions:

  • Catchers showcased pop times to second base, while velocity and release efficiency were closely monitored.
  • Outfielders threw from right field to home, allowing scouts to evaluate arm strength, accuracy, and carry.
  • Infielders took reps from third base, shortstop, and first base, fielding a range of ground balls to assess footwork, hands, and throwing metrics.

The workout concluded with bullpen sessions, where pitchers threw full arsenals in a live setting. TrackMan provided data on velocity, spin rates, movement, and pitch sequencing, delivering a complete picture of each pitcher’s current profile and projection.

All players were filmed throughout the day, with video footage and analytics being added to their Prep Baseball profiles. These updates allow scouts and coaches to assess player development over time and provide a lasting resource for evaluation and recruitment.

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Data Dive: MegaStars (Top Performers in Key Categories)

TrackMan Max Exit Velocity in BP

Rank Name State School Class Pos Exit Velocity (max)
1 Ethan Arledge-Martin NC East Lincoln 2026 OF 97.1 mph
2 Caden Tarr NC Carmel Christian 2026 SS 96.9 mph
3 Ayden Bailey NC North Lincoln 2027 OF 96.0 mph
4 Cohen Phillips SC Central 2028 3B 94.3 mph
5 Bradlee Trull NC Forest Hills 2027 3B 92.9 mph
6 Carter Boydston NC Hickory Ridge 2026 2B 92.7 mph
7 Kenan Helton NC Stuart W. Cramer 2026 OF 92.6 mph
8 Gabriel Johnson NC East Mecklenburg 2026 OF 89.9 mph
9 Jonathan Kalmbach NC South Point 2026 C 89.7 mph
10 Owen Oberg NC South Mecklenburg 2028 1B 89.5 mph

TrackMan Max Distance in BP

Rank Name State School Class Pos Distance (max)
1 Ethan Arledge-Martin NC East Lincoln 2026 OF 341 ft
2 Carter Boydston NC Hickory Ridge 2026 2B 338 ft
3 Caden Tarr NC Carmel Christian 2026 SS 337 ft
4 Carter Brandt NC Pine Lake Prep 2028 C 333 ft
5 Kenan Helton NC Stuart W. Cramer 2026 OF 329 ft
6 Gabriel Johnson NC East Mecklenburg 2026 OF 326 ft
7 AJ McClain NC Ashbrook High 2027 OF 323 ft
8 Cooper Tyminski NC William Amos Hough 2027 SS 320 ft
9 Jonathan Kalmbach NC South Point 2026 C 317 ft
10 Ayden Bailey NC North Lincoln 2027 OF 310 ft

Infielder Arm Velocity

Rank Name State School Class Pos INF Velo
1 Caden Tarr NC Carmel Christian 2026 SS 91
2 Jarrin Swead NC East Lincoln 2026 2B 86
3 Carter Boydston NC Hickory Ridge 2026 2B 81
4 Zade Zoubir SC Legion Collegiate Academy 2028 SS 79
5 Owen Oberg NC South Mecklenburg 2028 1B 76

Outfield Arm Velocity

Rank Name State School Class Pos OF Velo
1 Kenan Helton NC Stuart W. Cramer 2026 OF 92
2 AJ McClain NC Ashbrook High 2027 OF 87
3 Ethan Arledge-Martin NC East Lincoln 2026 OF 86
4 Gabriel Johnson NC East Mecklenburg 2026 OF 85
5 Ayden Bailey NC North Lincoln 2027 OF 79

Catcher Velocity From the Crouch

Rank Name State School Class Pos C Velo
1 Jonathan Kalmbach NC South Point 2026 C 74
2 Carter Brandt NC Pine Lake Prep 2028 C 70

Catcher Pop Times

Rank Name State School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Jonathan Kalmbach NC South Point 2026 C 2.08-2.18
2 Carter Brandt NC Pine Lake Prep 2028 C 2.16-2.32

60 Yard Dash Times

Rank Name State School Class Pos 60-yd
1 Ethan Arledge-Martin NC East Lincoln 2026 OF 6.66 s
2 AJ McClain NC Ashbrook High 2027 OF 6.72 s
3 Kenan Helton NC Stuart W. Cramer 2026 OF 6.80 s
4 Gabriel Johnson NC East Mecklenburg 2026 OF 6.88 s
5 Jarrin Swead NC East Lincoln 2026 2B 6.89 s
6 Carter Boydston NC Hickory Ridge 2026 2B 7.00 s
7 Owen Oberg NC South Mecklenburg 2028 1B 7.13 s
8 Cooper Tyminski NC William Amos Hough 2027 SS 7.14 s
9 Cohen Phillips SC Central 2028 3B 7.23 s

TrackMan Max Fastball Velocity

Rank Name State School Class Pos Velocity (max)
1 Keegan Kelley NC Cox Mill 2027 RHP 85.4 mph
2 Kevin Winston NC Cox Mill 2027 LHP 83.9 mph
3 Gabriel Johnson NC East Mecklenburg 2026 OF 79.8 mph
4 Bradlee Trull NC Forest Hills 2027 3B 75.9 mph


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