Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State East Arms
February 11, 2026
Preseason All-State East Kicks Off at Next Level Training
Saturday, February 7, 2026, marked the start of the Preseason Events in NC. The Preseason All-State East at Next Level Training brought together some of the top prospects in the region. This invite-only event—curated through player evaluations and scout recommendations—gave participants an early opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college and professional scouts.
Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen while TrackMan captured ball flight data, giving scouts and players advanced analytics on velocity, spin, and movement. Position players cycled through a full offensive and defensive workout. The offensive session included TrackMan and BLAST Motion technology, measuring swing mechanics and ball flight, while defensive drills allowed scouts to evaluate arm velocity, pop times, and on-field movement, exchange, and release.
Athletic testing was also on the agenda, with laser-timed 30-yard sprints, jump metrics, and grip strength evaluations providing insight into each player’s physical tools.
In the coming weeks, we’ll break down individual performances and spotlight the top names to watch in the 2026–2029 classes. For these young athletes, the Preseason All-State East is just the beginning of a season full of opportunity and exposure.
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QUICK HITTERS - PAS EAST PITCHERS
Standout Performances
Dean Cappelletti, RHP/1B, West Johnston, 2026
Displayed advanced arm strength with a fastball that reached 88.0 mph, showcased a high-spin slider with sharp, late-biting action. Max Fastball: 88.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2567 rpm
Caleb Case, RHP, DH Conley, 2027
Good arm strength with a fastball that reached 90.0 mph. Three pitch mix working from the same slot. Plenty of deception and ease out of the hand. Max Fastball: 90.0 mph Around the zone with all 3 pitches.
Stone Massey, RHP/1B, James Hunt High, 2027
North Carolina State commit. Displayed explosive arm strength with a fastball that reached 89.0 mph, featured a sweeping slider with significant horizontal displacement. Max Fastball: 89.0 mph Easy projection left in the long, lean frame. Good mover down the hill.
Luke Tyndall, OF/RHP, Junius H Rose, 2027
Athletic mover with arm strength apparent. Fastball that reached 88.0 mph. Max Fastball: 88.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2340 rpm
Haitham Abulatifa, RHP/3B, Junius H Rose, 2028
Spun a high-level curveball with elite rotation. Max Fastball: 84.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 3032 rpm
Corbin Kendrick, RHP/OF, Junius H Rose, 2028
Fastball that reached 89.0 mph. Two-way prospect is an athletic mover with plenty of projection left in the ultra quick arm. Max Fastball: 89.0 mph
Caden Scott, 3B/RHP, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2028
Big fastball potential that reached 88.0 mph, showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 88.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2631 rpm
Chase White, C/RHP, South Central, 2028
Displayed explosive arm strength with a fastball that reached 91.0 mph, featured elite carry on the heater with over 18 inches of induced vertical break. Max Fastball: 91.0 mph Fastball Avg IVB: 22.3 in
Gavin Whitley, 3B/RHP, DH Conley, 2028
Showed elite carry on the fastball with an average induced vertical break (IVB) of 20.0 inches, reaching a max velocity of 90.0 mph. The explosive arm strength was evident.
John Hlavacek, LHP/1B, Wake Forest, 2029
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 81.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 81.0 mph Fastball Avg IVB: 16.3 in
Cooper Long, SS/RHP, Gray's Creek, 2029
Showcased a lively fastball topping at 85.0 mph, featured elite carry on the heater with over 18 inches of induced vertical break. Max Fastball: 85.0 mph Fastball Avg IVB: 21.1 in
Kaiwi Sharp, SS/RHP, First Flight High School, 2029
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 84.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 84.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 2354 rpm
Logan Grainger, 3B/RHP, Emsley A Laney, 2029
Showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run, pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Change-up stood out even in the bullpen situation. Max Fastball: 84.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2396 rpm
Class of 2027
Mac Corney, SS/RHP, Freedom Christian Academy, 2027
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 84.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 84.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 29.0%
Ryan Edwards, RHP/OF, DH Conley, 2027
Showcased a lively fastball topping at 86.0 mph, showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 86.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 33.0%
Parker Garrett, LHP, Fuquay-Varina, 2027
Featured a sweeping slider with significant horizontal displacement. Max Fastball: 83.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 50.0%
Rafe Greer, LHP/OF, Leesville Road, 2027
Showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run, pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Max Fastball: 79.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 86.0%
Colby Harbin, SS/OF, Willow Spring, 2027
Displayed explosive arm strength with a fastball that reached 89.0 mph. Max Fastball: 89.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 50.0%
Bryce Huneycutt, RHP/3B, Seaforth, 2027
Showcased a lively fastball topping at 86.0 mph, showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 86.0 mph
Aiden Parker, SS/2B, South Central, 2027
Showcased a lively fastball topping at 87.0 mph, featured elite carry on the heater with over 18 inches of induced vertical break. Max Fastball: 87.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 2378 rpm
Taylor Stewart, SS/RHP, Hoggard, 2027
Showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run, pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Max Fastball: 75.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2492 rpm
Class of 2028
Ryder Anderson, 3B/RHP, DH Conley, 2028
Displayed an easy arm action and consistently threw strikes with a three-pitch mix, featuring a lively fastball that peaked at 86.0 mph.
Tristan Delaney, OF/RHP, Apex Friendship, 2028
Featured elite carry on the heater with over 18 inches of induced vertical break. Max Fastball: 78.0 mph Fastball Avg IVB: 18.1 in
Cole Dixon, LHP/1B, Junius H Rose, 2028
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 82.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 82.0 mph
William Fansler, RHP/OF, Willow Spring, 2028
Showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 80.0 mph
Colby Gamache, RHP/OF, Heritage, 2028
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 81.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 81.0 mph
Tyler Garnett, LHP/OF, Northside High, 2028
Featured good carry on the heater with over 18 inches of induced vertical break. Max Fastball: 78.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 2395 rpm
Garrett Watkins, 3B/RHP, Wake Preparatory Academy, 2028
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 78.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 78.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 50.0%
Class of 2029
Cooper Alexander, RHP/OF, Junius H Rose, 2029
Advanced carry on the heater with over 18 inches of induced vertical break, pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Max Fastball: 78.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2322 rpm
Dennis Andrison, RHP/OF, Topsail, 2029
The pitcher demonstrated a powerful fastball with significant arm-side movement, complementing it with an elite-level curveball that exhibited exceptional spin. The fastball peaked at 81.0 mph, and the curveball maintained an average spin rate of 2419 rpm.
Bennett Bush, SS/RHP, Hoggard, 2029
Showed a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run, pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Max Fastball: 75.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 75.0%
COREY COX, SS/RHP, Gray's Creek, 2029
The heater featured good carry, exhibiting an average induced vertical break (IVB) of 19.7 inches, with a peak IVB of over 18 inches. Max Fastball velocity was 83.0 mph.
Grayson Durrant, C/OF, Pro5 Academy, 2029
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 80.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 80.0 mph Fastball Avg IVB: 17.5 in
Anderson Hlavacek, RHP/3B, Wake Forest, 2029
Pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Max Fastball: 78.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 67.0%
Connor Stein, 1B/RHP, Emsley A Laney, 2029
Pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%. Max Fastball: 82.0 mph Fastball Avg IVB: 16.7 in
Tristan Stewart, C/RHP, Hoggard, 2029
Pounded the zone consistently, registering a strike percentage above 60%, featured a sweeping slider with significant horizontal displacement. Max Fastball: 76.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 60.0%
Jacob Zambardino, SS/RHP, Junius H Rose, 2029
Commanded a multi-pitch mix headlined by a 83.0 mph fastball and efficient movement profiles. Max Fastball: 83.0 mph
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