Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State South - Position Players
February 20, 2026
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Preseason All-State South Wraps at Arena Lake Norman in Mooresville
Held Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Preseason All-State South assembled a talented group of prospects from the greater Charlotte and southern North Carolina region. As an invite-only showcase — built from prior evaluations and scout recommendations — the event offered an early season look at players expected to make an impact this spring and into future recruiting cycles.
Pitchers began the workout with a controlled bullpen session while TrackMan captured ball flight data, allowing scouts to evaluate velocity, spin traits, and pitch movement profiles through objective metrics.
Position players then moved into a full offensive and defensive evaluation. The offensive workout incorporated TrackMan and BLAST Motion technology to measure swing efficiency, bat speed, and contact quality. Defensively, players worked from their primary positions so scouts could evaluate arm strength, pop times, footwork, exchange, and release in a realistic workout setting.
Athletic testing completed the day, featuring laser-timed 30-yard sprints, jump metrics, and grip strength testing to provide a measurable snapshot of each player’s explosiveness and physical tools.
In the coming weeks, we will break down individual performances and identify names to follow across the 2026–2029 classes as players begin to separate themselves heading into the high school season.
QUICK HITTERS - POSITION PLAYERS
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
Drew Dixon, OF/C, Burns, 2026
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 86.1 mph
Colby Epperly, 1B/LHP, Ardrey Kell, 2026
Showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 95.1 mph, and produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 102.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 102.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 95.1 mph
Morgan Jones, OF/RHP, Weddington, 2026
Gaston College Commit. Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass, topping at 89.0 mph, and lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 94.5 mph average exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 103.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 94.5 mph
Luke Ponczka, 1B/3B, West Rowan, 2026
Maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 98.9 mph off the bat, and produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 105.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 105.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 98.9 mph
Jack Dwyer, SS/3B, Hickory Grove Christian, 2027
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph, and displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.83s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 3.83s Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph
Houston Lancaster, 3B/OF, Blue Ridge, 2027
Produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 106.0 mph, and showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 86.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 106.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 92.2 mph
Giovanni Luisa, C/3B, Weddington, 2027
Demonstrated high-level arm strength behind the plate with a 81.0 mph catcher velocity, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph. Catcher Velocity: 81.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph
Harrison Mears, C/SS, South Brunswick, 2027
Flashed top-tier impact potential, driving the ball with a max exit velocity of 101.0 mph, and fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 85.0 mph infield arm. Max Exit Velocity: 101.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 90.4 mph
Owen Shirey, SS/RHP, Providence Day, 2027
Showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.78s 30-yard dash, and displayed advanced arm strength across the diamond with an 89.0 mph infield velocity. 30-Yard Dash: 3.78s Infield Velocity: 89.0 mph
Henry Tutera, C/OF, Christ School, 2028
Unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 103.0 mph, and proved to be a constant threat at the plate with an average exit velocity of 92.3 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 103.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 92.3 mph
Emery Young, RHP/3B, Marvin Ridge, 2028
Demonstrated high-octane power, reaching an event-best tier 105.0 mph max exit velocity, and showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.77s 30-yard dash. Max Exit Velocity: 105.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 95.2 mph
Cole Christian, C/RHP, South Mecklenburg, 2029
Unleashed easy carry from the outfield with a top velocity of 90.0 mph, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph. Outfield Velocity: 90.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph
Chase Woodley, 3B/C, Charlotte Christian, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.2 mph
Class of 2027
Ayden Bailey, OF/RHP, North Lincoln, 2027
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 95.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 84.6 mph
Jacob Boone, OF/OF, Lake Norman Charter, 2027
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 93.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 84.6 mph
Carson Carroll, RHP/3B, Needham Broughton, 2027
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 93.0 mph, and maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Infield Velocity: 85.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph
Grayson DeBerry, SS/2B, Butler High School, 2027
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 93.0 mph, and fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 86.0 mph infield arm. Infield Velocity: 86.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph
Keaton Lee, OF/3B, Mount Pleasant, 2027
Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 92.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 85.3 mph
Colton Ouellette, OF/LHP, Weddington, 2027
Showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.86s 30-yard dash, and demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality. 30-Yard Dash: 3.86s Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph
Jace Parker, C/OF, West Forsyth, 2027
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph, and showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.2 mph
Maddox Siebenaler, 2B/SS, Cuthbertson, 2027
Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.73s 30-yard dash, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 95.0 mph. 30-Yard Dash: 3.73s Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph
Jacob Sitzer, C/OF, Weddington, 2027
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 93.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 82.3 mph
Zach White, C/RHP, Hickory Grove Christian, 2027
Flashed reliable power potential with a peak exit velocity of 94.0 mph, and showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly. Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.4 mph
Tate Willis, C/RHP, Northwest Cabarrus, 2027
Produced a steady offensive showing highlighted by a 88.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 88.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 77.1 mph
Tyler Wright, RHP/1B, Hickory Grove Christian, 2027
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 95.0 mph, and maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.9 mph
Tyler Colvin, C/3B, William Amos Hough, 2028
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph, and demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality. Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 83.1 mph
Luke Douglas, OF/RHP, Marvin Ridge, 2028
Unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 100.0 mph, and unleashed easy carry from the outfield with a top velocity of 91.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph 30-Yard Dash: 3.77s
Tyler Jackson, SS/2B, Southeast Alamance, 2028
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 85.9 mph
Levi Kerr, SS/3B, Marvin Ridge, 2028
Produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 102.0 mph, and showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 91.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 102.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 89.8 mph
Class of 2028
Lucas Barga, C/3B, Lake Norman Charter, 2028
Lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 89.6 mph average exit velocity, and produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 100.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 89.6 mph
Austin Baxter, 2B/3B, Hopewell, 2028
Fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 85.0 mph infield arm, and unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 101.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 101.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 93.5 mph
Grayson Broadway, LHP/1B, Davidson Day School, 2028
Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.81s 30-yard dash, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 96.0 mph. 30-Yard Dash: 3.81s Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph
Wyatt Clewis, OF/RHP, South Brunswick, 2028
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 97.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 86.4 mph
Lucas Cox, C/3B, South Rowan, 2028
Produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 100.0 mph, and lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 90.8 mph average exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 90.8 mph
Reece Dunovant, SS/RHP, Morehead, 2028
Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Max Exit Velocity: 83.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 75.8 mph
Alex Hampton, 1B/RHP, Marvin Ridge, 2028
Lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 91.1 mph average exit velocity, and showcased explosive bat-to-ball strength, peaking at 100.0 mph off the bat. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 91.1 mph
Mason Iser, 3B/RHP, River Bluff, 2028
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph, and demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.2 mph
Davis Kemp, 2B/SS, South Rowan, 2028
Showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 85.0 mph, and unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 98.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 98.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 91.7 mph
Connor Kullman, OF/2B, Hopewell, 2028
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 97.0 mph, and burned up the turf, clocking an impressive 3.83s in the 30-yard sprint. 30-Yard Dash: 3.83s Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph
Griffin O'Connell, OF/RHP, Ballantyne Ridge High School, 2028
Flashed reliable power potential with a peak exit velocity of 94.0 mph, and showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.84s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 3.84s Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph
Sean Rodesiler, LHP/1B, Davidson Day School, 2028
Showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 85.0 mph, and showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 97.0 mph. Infield Velocity: 85.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph
Cooper Selph, C/1B, Middle Creek, 2028
Demonstrated high-octane power, reaching an event-best tier 99.0 mph max exit velocity, and showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 90.8 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 90.8 mph
Connor Simpson, SS/OF, Marvin Ridge, 2028
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 96.0 mph, and showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 89.8 mph. Average Exit Velocity: 89.8 mph Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph
Devan Welch, 2B/SS, Heritage, 2028
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 92.0 mph, and featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.2 mph
Ellis White, OF/1B, Cox Mill, 2028
Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass, topping at 89.0 mph, and demonstrated high-octane power, reaching an event-best tier 99.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 89.7 mph
Tucker Wingard, SS/RHP, Parkwood, 2028
Produced a steady offensive showing highlighted by a 87.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 78.6 mph
Class of 2029
Atlas Broadway, 2B/OF, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Max Exit Velocity: 84.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 79.9 mph
Bronx Carter, OF/1B, North Stanly, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Max Exit Velocity: 86.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 79.6 mph
Carter DeBerry, SS/RHP, Butler High School, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 80.4 mph
Garrett Dietmeyer, RHP/2B, South Iredell, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 91.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 85.8 mph
Blake Fortenberry, SS/RHP, Eastside, 2029
Demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality. Max Exit Velocity: 86.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 78.6 mph
Ryan Jolliff, 1B/RHP, William Amos Hough, 2029
Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 90.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 90.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 73.2 mph
Chase Kafes, C/OF, Heritage, 2029
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 92.0 mph, and maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 85.4 mph
Aiden Kirkland, SS/RHP, High Point Christian Academy, 2029
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 96.0 mph, and fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 85.0 mph infield arm. Infield Velocity: 85.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph
Michael Marelli, OF/RHP, Providence, 2029
Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.83s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 3.83s Max Exit Velocity: 89.0 mph
Dylan McAvoy, RHP/3B, First Flight High School, 2029
Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 80.3 mph
Dylan Moore, SS/RHP, Providence, 2029
Produced a steady offensive showing highlighted by a 81.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 81.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 69.4 mph
Colton Pettinato, C/OF, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2029
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph, and demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality. Infield Velocity: 85.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph
Ryder Sheffield, SS/RHP, North Stanly, 2029
Demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality, and displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.67s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 3.67s Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph
Trevor Snyder, 1B/LHP, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Max Exit Velocity: 89.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 83.1 mph
Corban Thomas, 3B/RHP, Independence, 2029
Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.84s 30-yard dash, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 96.0 mph. 30-Yard Dash: 3.84s Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph
Charlie Tonne, C/RHP, William Amos Hough, 2029
Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Max Exit Velocity: 84.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 79.7 mph
Parker Wood, SS/OF, Providence, 2029
Put together a consistent round of BP with a max exit velocity of 84.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 84.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 67.2 mph