Team Carolina Summer ID: High Point - Event Recap

Prep Baseball was in High Point, NC on June 18th for the Team Carolina Summer ID and Rising Stars events, held at High Point University. 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 Summer ID also become eligible for future invitations to Team Carolina's premier events, including the Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, and Top Prospect Games. Rising Stars participants are qualifed for potential selection to the Jr. Future Games. These invite-only showcases 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. BLAST Motion sensors captured pre-contact swing metrics, offering deeper analysis of each player’s mechanics and swing efficiency.

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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Quick Hitters: Pitchers

Brody Engle LHP / 1B / Uwharrie Charter Academy, NC / 2026 Average build with strength present.  Long arm swing with some uphill tilt through the shoulders. Fastball around the zone at 77-79. Some deception in the delivery with feel for adding and subtracting to manipulate movement.

Philip Daly RHP / 3B / Jordan, NC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 177 / POS: 41 Average build with length in the limbs. Loose arm works through an over-the-top slot with average to above arm speed. Fastball sat 83-85. Breaking ball with tight, late 11/5 tilt at 71-73.

Elijah Martin RHP / 3B / Green Hope, NC / 2027 Average frame.  Strike thrower flooded the zone. Level and controlled over the rubber.  Over-the-top slot. Fastball works downhill, playing true, peaking at 82.2mph. Hard, downer action on the breaking ball.

Jayden Pipes 1B / RHP / Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 130 / POS: 7 Physical presence in an athletic build with strength present. Over-the-top slot. Solid ride to the fastball, peaking at 84.  Showed good feel for the change-up with fading action.

Aiden Kirkland 3B / RHP / HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, NC / 2028 Athletic presence.  Average frame. Solid projection. Strike thrower. Worked down hill and down in the zone. Athletic arm swing and over-the-top slot with good arm speed. Fastball ranged 74-76. Good feel for a developing change-up with fade through the zone.

Whitton Butler 1B / RHP / High Point Christian Academy, NC / 2029 Tall, physical presence for the age. Solid mover. Works down hill.  Filled the zone up throughout the bullpen. Arm strength present. Fastball ranged 77-81. Throws the breaking ball with intent. Spins with a 11/5 tilt.

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