Quick Hitters: Charlotte Fall ID - Position Players

November 12, 2025
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

Charlotte Fall ID – Event Rewind

The Charlotte Fall ID was held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Palisades High School in Charlotte, NC. This event gave players a chance to work in a structured, pro-style workout designed to capture key analytics and performance metrics.

Participants completed multiple rounds of batting practice, a defensive workout, and bullpens for pitchers, allowing coaches and scouts to evaluate both skill and in-game performance. Players also received BLAST Motion swing metrics, jump testing, and body measurements, the event focused on collecting stats and analytics to track player development.

This blog series will highlight the top performers from the Charlotte Fall ID, showcasing players who stood out during workouts, providing insight into those making a strong impression within their organization.

CLICK HERE to see the full roster, stats, and analytics from the event.

QUICK HITTERS - Charlotte Fall ID Position Players

Edward Russell Carter IV 1B / 3B / US Performance Academy, NC / 2026

Physical corner infielder with advanced strength and feel for lift. 91 mph exit velocity and consistent backspin through contact. Steady defender with an accurate 79 mph arm and reliable hands.

Caiden McNeil OF / SS / Kingsmen Baseball Academy, NC / 2026

Explosive athlete who stood out with the top speed and bat metrics of the day — 6.67 runner, 31.2” vertical, and 94 mph exit velocity. Compact, quick right-handed stroke with excellent bat speed (74.1 mph) and barrel accuracy. Advanced combo of twitch and bat strength that projects for offensive impact.

Ryder Springston OF / RHP / Lincoln Charter, NC / 2026

Good athlete with arm strength and bat quickness to match. Fast-twitch mover — 7.02 runner, 84 mph from the OF, and 90 mph exit velocity. Flat, line-drive stroke that works gap-to-gap.

Karras Peterson 2B / RHP / Legion Collegiate Academy, SC / 2027

Loose, balanced right-handed stroke with ability to use the whole field. 87 mph exit velocity with feel for lift. 7.18 runner and 80 mph arm show steady athletic growth — tools that should continue to climb as strength adds on.

Kaegan Radford C / OF / TC Roberson, NC / 2027

Left-handed hitter with big strength and rhythm in the box. Posted event-best 97 mph exit velocity with heavy carry off the barrel. Consistent backspin show advanced swing efficiency. Balanced, athletic defender with pop times in the low 2.1s.

Xan Charles SS / 3B / Elkin, NC / 2027

Left-handed bat that generates solid carry (91 EV, 315 ft max) with a smooth, balanced stroke that works gap-to-gap. Moves well laterally with solid bend and athletic posture in the infield.

Logan Molatch OF / 1B / West Stanly, NC / 2027

Physical left-handed bat with easy juice to all fields. Barrel stays through the zone with feel for lift — 95 mph exit velocity and 85 mph average. Controlled aggression and balanced lower half make him one of the more advanced hitters in his class.

Christian Cherry OF / SS / Lincoln Charter, NC / 2028

Switch-hitter with natural rhythm and barrel control from both sides. Produced a 90 mph exit velocity and 331 ft max distance. Compact, quick turn with feel for backspin. 7.32 runner with an 83 mph arm and 28.6” vertical — advanced athletic profile with impact potential.

Liam Henning 2B / C / Porter Ridge, NC / 2028

Compact, balanced swing with barrel control and line-drive consistency (80 mph EV). Short arm action (70 mph INF) and clean rhythm in the field. High-contact offensive profile that projects as he grows into strength.

Jackson Malloy 2B / SS / William Amos Hough, NC / 2028

Simple, repeatable right-handed swing with a flat path and mature barrel feel. Balanced approach that produced 78 mph EV and consistent gap-line contact. Athletic defender with solid rhythm in the infield and accurate throws (75 mph).

Pierce Miller SS / 3B / Charlotte Country Day, NC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 15

Physical frame with present strength and projection. Right-handed hitter produced loud contact with a 94 mph exit velocity and clean gap power. Balanced, compact swing with leverage through contact. 7.35 runner with a 79 mph arm across the diamond adds positional versatility.

Jeb Presnell C / SS / West Stokes, NC / 2028

Compact, efficient right-handed swing with barrel control and line-drive consistency (88 mph EV). Solid feel behind the plate with clean exchanges (2.26–2.34 pop). Balanced skill set that plays across multiple spots.

Carter Sheridan SS / 2B / Northwest Guilford, NC / 2028

Compact, strong hands with solid rotation (68 mph bat speed, 10 G’s). Drove the ball consistently pull-side at 88 mph max EV. Quick, athletic defender with confidence in the glove and ability to throw from multiple angles.

Griffin O'Connell OF / RHP / NC Ballantyne Ridge, NC / 2028

Long, lean frame with twitchy movement patterns. Fast, balanced swing that produced an 89 mph exit velocity with clean line drives. 7.35 runner and 81 mph OF arm point to future tools as he adds strength.

Atlas Broadway 2B / OF / Metrolina Christian Academy, NC / 2029

Young hitter with compact actions and high barrel accuracy. Line-drive approach produced consistent contact and gap carry (84 mph EV). Athletic defender who moves well laterally with solid 73 mph arm strength.

Cole Cavanaugh C / 1B / Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC / 2029

Physical build with present strength showing in the barrel. Drove balls to the pull side with carry (88 mph EV). Solid actions behind the plate with consistent 2.18–2.26 pops and arm strength at 72 mph — advanced catch-and-throw profile for his age.

Karsen Dodd SS / 3B / Providence, NC / 2029

Young infielder showing early strength and fast-twitch traits. Posted 90 mph exit velocity and 341 ft max distance with a fast, aggressive swing (69.9 mph bat speed). 7.24 runner with an 80 mph arm — both advanced marks for a 2029. Plays with energy and rhythm in the infield.

Phillip Olvera C / 2B / Kingsmen Baseball Academy, NC / 2029

Left-handed hitter with advanced swing path and developing strength. Posted 88 mph EV and 316 ft max distance with natural lift. Compact, accurate arm both behind the plate and infield, showing reliable defensive actions across both roles.

Trevor Snyder 1B / LHP / Metrolina Christian Academy, NC / 2029

Left-handed bat with feel for the barrel and loose rhythm. Line-drive approach with carry up the middle (83 mph EV). Athletic, fluid defender with good footwork and clean transitions — solid all-around actions that should tick up with added strength.