MegaStars Scout Day: Data Dive
August 12, 2025
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 |