Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Pitchers

February 17, 2026
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

Preseason All-State West: Invite-Only Talent Showcases in Maiden

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Prep Baseball hosted the Preseason All-State West at Athlete’s Lab Performance Center in Maiden, NC. The invite-only event featured 50 of the top players in North Carolina, bringing together high-level talent from across the state for a complete evaluation ahead of the spring season.

The workout began with athletic testing, where players ran a laser-timed 30-yard dash and recorded jump and grip strength metrics. The testing component provided an early look at explosiveness, acceleration, and overall strength — key indicators as players continue to develop physically.

Inside Athlete’s Lab Performance Center, the spacious indoor facility allowed position players to move freely during defensive evaluations while also giving hitters the opportunity to see full ball flight during batting practice. The setup created a true pro-style environment, blending athletic testing, defensive actions, and offensive performance into one comprehensive workout.

With 50 premier players in attendance, the event has already generated significant buzz within the scouting community. As player information, statistics, and analytics are released in the coming weeks, that attention is expected to grow even more.

This blog series will break down statistical leaders and standout performances from the Preseason All-State West, highlighting top metrics across multiple categories and providing context behind the numbers.

To view the full roster and complete statistical breakdown from the event, click here:
https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/event/NC/preseason-all-state--west--invite-only

Quick Hitters - Preseason All-State West Arms

Standout Performances

John Ingle, LHP/OF, Cox Mill, 2026
Yale commit. Showcased high-end feel and command with solid arm strength. Fastball reached 88.0 mph. Flooded the zone with a 3 pitch mix, showcasing the ability to move the baseball around. Max Fastball: 88.0 mph

Caiden Rudisill, RHP, South Point, 2026
The Catawba Valley CC commit displayed arm strength, hitting 89.0 mph with his fastball. His slider was sharp with late biting action and featured a high spin rate, averaging 2562 rpm.

Luke Williams, SS/RHP, South Caldwell High, 2026
Big fastball that reached 91.0 mph. Heavy with significant arm-side run. Solid mover down the hill. Athletic actions translate into stuff and potential ceiling. Breaking ball shows promise of becoming an out-pitch. Max Fastball: 91.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 2790 rpm

Colt Briggs, RHP/1B, Saint Stephens, 2027
Appalachian State commit. Advanced fastball that reached 90.0 mph, exhibited carry on the heater with high-end induced vertical break. Stuff continues to tick up. Paced to be a follow for the 2027 MLB Draft, over the coming summer and fall. Max Fastball: 90.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2450 rpm

Lawson Copeland, RHP/OF, Myers Park, 2027
Easy mover with a strong durable frame. Fastball that reached 89.0 mph - heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 89.0 mph Secondary stuff is developing but flashes advanced traits. As he continues to grow into the frame and athleticism, MLB scouts will be following.

Parker Simo, LHP/OF, Junius H Rose, 2027
Athletic mover. Loose, quick hips and rotation. Quick arm. Featured a lively fastball that topped at 87.0 mph, demonstrated a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 87.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2385 rpm

Zack Wester, RHP/SS, Pisgah High, 2027
Arm strength is present with a fastball that reached 88.0 mph. Quick arm. Has made a jump from last spring / summer with the potential to continue to add as he continues to mature. Max Fastball: 88.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 2489 rpm

Cayden McFalls, LHP/OF, Lincoln Charter, 2028
Featured a lively fastball that topped at 84.0 mph, exhibited carry on the heater with high-end induced vertical break. Solid mover with room to his ceiling. Max Fastball: 84.0 mph Avg Fastball IVB: 19.2 in

Parker Williams, RHP/OF, North Lincoln, 2028
A significant standout from the event, this player's increased physicality directly translates to improved stuff on the mound. They displayed high-end arm strength, generating a max fastball velocity of 89.0 mph. The fastball was characterized as "heavy" and showed notable arm-side run. They maintained a 60.0% strike rate with the fastball.

Class of 2027

Joshua Beam, RHP/3B, East Lincoln, 2027
Long and lean at 6-foot-7, 181. Excellent feel for his body, line, and direction for a young player with long limbs. As he continues to add quickness, the prospect level will jump, and potentially very quickly. Showcased a polished bullpen session with a multi-pitch mix and a fastball peaking at 83.0 mph. Max Fastball: 83.0 mph

Elijah Martin, 3B/RHP, Green Hope, 2027
Featured a lively fastball that topped at 87.0 mph, exhibited solid carry on the heater with high-end induced vertical break. Max Fastball: 87.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2478 rpm

Luke Milling, LHP/OF, Mid-Carolina, 2027
Demonstrated a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 80.0 mph Around the zone consistently

Sam Rice, LHP/1B, Reagan, 2027
Pounded the strike zone with the fastball, showing advanced command. Good mix and solid angle coming from the big lefty. Change-up suggests big deception. Stuff is primed to continue to grow. Feel and ability to attack in different manners will play higher in live game situations than they showcase in a bullpen. Max Fastball: 81.0 mph Avg Fastball IVB: 17.8 in

Bradlee Trull, 3B/2B, Forest Hills, 2027
Showcased a polished bullpen session with a multi-pitch mix and a fastball peaking at 79.0 mph. Max Fastball: 79.0 mph

Kobe Windsor, RHP/2B, Newton-Conover High, 2027
Spun a high-level curveball with good rotation and depth. Breaking ball is an out-pitch in the making and will allow the fastball to play higher than the radar reading. Max Fastball: 81.0 mph Avg Curveball Spin: 3070 rpm

Chase Yambor, RHP, Draughn HS, 2027
Showcased a polished bullpen session with a multi-pitch mix and a fastball peaking at 82.0 mph. Max Fastball: 82.0 mph. Around the zone throughout the bullpen.

Class of 2028

Noah Brown, LHP/1B, Lincoln Charter, 2028
Showcased a polished bullpen session with a multi-pitch mix and a fastball peaking at 83.0 mph. Max Fastball: 83.0 mph Fastball Strike %: 50.0% - showed feel for moving his fastball while landing offspeed.

Class of 2029

Liam Biggerstaff, SS/RHP, South Caldwell High, 2029
His fastball demonstrated significant arm-side run, maxing out at 77.0 mph. He is developing a feel for his offspeed pitches and is expected to show growth in this area in the coming year.