Quick Hitters: Gardner Webb Summer ID Position Players
July 10, 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:
Position Player Quick Hitters
Class of 2027
Giovanni Buccino, 1B/3B, West Forsyth, 2027
Advanced rounds of BP with a “professional” demeanor. Utilized both gaps, staying on the ball early, showcasing advanced power. Maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 98.6 mph off the bat. Easy backspin and carry off the barrel. Defensively showed solid bend and feet around the bag.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 106.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 98.6 mph | Infield Velocity at 83.0 mph
Jack Devitt, OF, South Mecklenburg, 2027
Repeatable approach and advanced barrel feel. Simple to the ball with good quickness. Found the sweet spot regularly. Peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.98s
Rodney Hancock Jr., SS/2B, Not listed, 2027
Twitch and strength present. Quick and direct through the ball with a max exit velo of 91mph. Good run speed with a 3.85s 30-yard dash.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 28.5 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.85s | Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph
Brooks Hemphill, OF, TC Roberson, 2027
Excellent athlete. Elite run time with a 3.66 x 30yd and 6.58 x 60yd. Solid quickness and strength with the bat. Average to above barrel feel. Athletic frame is positioned to continue to see gains as he continues to mature and get reps.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 99.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 95.6 mph | Peak Jump Height at 25.4 in
Sawyer Laskey, 3B/1B, Enloe High, 2027
Average build. Worked to be direct. Average bat speed and barrel feel. Peak exit velocity of 93.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 77.4 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.11s
JT Roche, OF/3B, Ambassador Christian Academy, 2027
Physical presence. Strength over quickness. Strong hands through contact. Average exit velocity of 92.5mph. Solid mover with carry from the outfield at 88mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 92.5 mph | Outfield Velocity at 88.0 mph
Jackson Stepp, SS, West Henderson High, 2027
Athletic with quickness and strength. Flooded the stat sheet throughout the day. Offensively flashed strength to the pull side. Above average barrel feel. Max exit velocity at 92mph. Defensively works with active feet and a strong arm. Positioned to stay on the left side of the infield as he continues his development.
Key Stats: 30-Yard Dash in 3.91s | Infield Velocity at 90.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph
Aaden Williams, OF, Ardrey Kell, 2027
Left handed hitter with a solid path and good barrel feel. Strength through the middle of the field. Peak exit velocity of 93.0 mph. Good twitch, running a 3.77s 30-yard dash.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 26.6 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.77s | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph
Class of 2028
Kenneth Murphy, 1B/3B, Providence Day, 2028
Physical presence. Defined strength in the frame. Advanced hand strength. Registered a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph, and showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 91.7 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 91.7 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.08s
Evan Sears, SS/2B, Liberty Prep Academy, 2028
Tested as an advanced athletic mover, registering a 30.9-inch vertical jump. Ran a 4.00 30-yard split. Strong through contact with consistent barrel feel. Worked gap to gap.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 30.9 in | Max Exit Velocity at 96.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 89.6 mph
Class of 2029
Cameron Elliott, OF/C, Northwest Guilford, 2029
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 90.0 mph. Positioned for gains as he continues to develop into the frame.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 77.6 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.44s
Evan Sigmon, OF/LHP, Alexander Central, 2029
Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 86.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 86.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 78.3 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.02s
Class of 2030
Conner Ensley, OF/RHP, South Point, 2030
Strength and quickness in a youthful frame. Worked the middle to pull side with solid carry. Solid run times in the young frame.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 87.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 73.6 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.98s
Mason Kiger, LHP/OF, Surry Central High, 2030
Physical presence for the age. Direct path with strength through contact. Max exit velocity of 88.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 88.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 74.6 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.52s
Class of 2031
Brooklyn Pino, RHP/3B, Charlotte Catholic, 2031
Repeatable swing path, working to stay inside the baseball throughout BP. Played with a bounce throughout the day.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 79.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 71.4 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 5.01s
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