Quick Hitters: Gardner Webb Summer ID Pitchers
July 13, 2026
2026 Summer ID: Gardner-Webb - Leaderboards, Notes & Analysis
The 2026 Summer ID: Gardner-Webb continued Prep Baseball North Carolina's summer showcase series as players from the 2027-2031 grad classes gathered on Tuesday, July 7th at Gardner-Webb University for a comprehensive pro-style evaluation. The event provided players with an opportunity to update their Prep Baseball profiles while positioning themselves for future state, regional, and national events through verified statistics, advanced analytics, video, and in-person scouting evaluations.
The day opened with laser-timed 60-yard dashes, collecting both full 60-yard dash times and split data to evaluate speed and athleticism. Players then moved into offensive evaluations where multiple rounds of batting practice were tracked using TrackMan technology, providing detailed batted ball metrics and performance data. BLAST Motion also captured swing analytics throughout batting practice, offering additional insight into each hitter's swing efficiency and bat speed.
Following the offensive workout, players completed defensive evaluations from their primary positions. Prep Baseball's scouting staff evaluated athletic actions, footwork, hands, exchanges, arm strength, and overall defensive ability while gathering updated video and notes on each player.
The event concluded with controlled bullpen sessions as pitchers threw in front of TrackMan technology, generating advanced pitch metrics, movement profiles, velocity readings, and arsenal data that will be incorporated into each player's Prep Baseball profile.
The Summer ID series remains an important part of the Prep Baseball evaluation process, allowing players to showcase their development while helping identify prospects for future state teams and marquee events across the Prep Baseball network. Each participant will receive updated statistics, advanced metrics, video, and scouting reports that can be utilized by college coaches and professional scouts as they continue to follow player development.
Over the coming days, Prep Baseball NC will release statistical leaderboards, scouting notes, and player reports highlighting the top performers from the Gardner-Webb Summer ID.
More information, including the full roster and event statistics, can be found here:
Gardner Webb Summer ID - Pitching Quick Hitters
Class of 2027
Jack Devitt, OF, South Mecklenburg, 2027
Solid carry on a fastball with arm side run. Simple, repeatable delivery with a stable line. Average arm speed through a high-¾ slot.
Key Stats: Fastball IVB at 19.5 in | Fastball Spin at 1967 rpm | Fastball at 78.0 mph
Nolan Ellington, RHP/SS, North Stanly, 2027
Athletic mover in a frame that has projection left. Fastball is firm with the potential for heavy sink and run. Paired the fastball with a slider that has swing and miss potential. High ceiling potential.
Key Stats: Fastball at 85.0 mph | Slider Spin at 1860 rpm | Fastball IVB at 13.0 in
Ethan Street, RHP/3B, Corinth Holders, 2027
¾ slot strike thrower. Fastball has sink and action. Showed feel for locating the fastball to both sides. Slider works from a similar window. As stuff grows, hitters will be at a significant disadvantage in their early looks.
Key Stats: Fastball at 82.0 mph | Slider Spin at 1812 rpm | Fastball IVB at 11.2 in
Jacson Taplin, LHP/1B, Ambassador Christian, 2027
Athletic build. Strength present. Good mover down the hill. Over-the-top with above average arm speed. Three pitches that could pose problems for hitters in the present while still growing into their potential.
Key Stats: Fastball at 84.0 mph | Fastball IVB at 17.6 in | Slider Spin at 1995 rpm
Class of 2029
Evan Sigmon, OF/LHP, Alexander Central, 2029
Sink action on the fastball paired with a top to bottom breaking ball that has solid depth. Still young, there is maturation in the stuff coming but it flashes now.
Key Stats: Curveball Spin at 2352 rpm | Fastball at 76.0 mph | Fastball IVB at 11.7 in
Class of 2030
Conner Ensley, OF/RHP, South Point, 2030
Solid mover. Around the zone with good direction. Athletic arm and release. Average to above arm speed, especially for the age.
Key Stats: Fastball at 80.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 1796 rpm | Fastball IVB at 15.9 in
Mason Kiger, LHP/OF, Surry Central High, 2030
Physical presence. Solid direction. High-¾ slot with arm strength present. Sink and run metrics to the fastball now. Still a lot of maturation coming on the mound in the next few years.
Key Stats: Fastball at 76.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 1717 rpm | Fastball IVB at 12.2 in
Spencer Wall, RHP/C, Freedom, 2030
Advanced spin metrics for the age. Arm strength present. Solid direction and arm swing to a clean release. As he matures into the frame the stuff will continue to bump up.
Key Stats: Curveball Spin at 2180 rpm | Fastball Spin at 1980 rpm | Fastball at 77.0 mph
Class of 2031
Brooklyn Pino, RHP/3B, Charlotte Catholic, 2031
Around the zone. Long arm swing. Over-the-top slot. Linear down the hill. Setup for success as he continues to add strength and mobility to the frame.
Key Stats: Fastball IVB at 19.0 in | Fastball at 68.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 1552 rpm