Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Position Players
February 12, 2026
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 Position Players
Standout Performances
Dylan Poling, OF/RHP, Marvin Ridge, 2026
Guilford Technical CC commit. Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 104.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 79.4 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 104.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 86.0 mph
Caden Browning, 3B/1B, Gaston Christian, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 100.0 mph during his session. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.7 mph
Parker Filipek, C/3B, TC Roberson, 2027
Showcased consistent barrel control with an average exit velocity of 88.9 mph and showed explosive rotational acceleration. High level defender shined in the catcher Pop Times. Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.9 mph
Jett Gibbs, C/3B, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 99.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 70.5 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.6 mph
Grant Helms, OF/1B, Hickory Ridge, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 100.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 74.5 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph
Caiden McNeil, OF/SS, Kingsmen Baseball Academy, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 99.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 72.5 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.2 mph
James Price, 3B/2B, Mount Tabor, 2027
Showcased consistent barrel control with an average exit velocity of 88.4 mph and displayed advanced arm strength across the diamond. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Infield Velocity: 85.0 mph
Kaegan Radford, C/OF, TC Roberson, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 100.0 mph, and showed explosive rotational acceleration. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 91.2 mph
Will Ray, 1B/OF, Christ School, 2027
Showcased consistent barrel control with an average exit velocity of 88.3 mph during his BP round. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.3 mph
Beckett Rinkus, OF, North Lincoln, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 98.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 72.9 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 98.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 85.9 mph
Noah Styron, OF/1B, Gray Collegiate Academy, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 101.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 73.5 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 101.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 83.9 mph
Christian Cherry, OF/SS, Lincoln Charter, 2028
Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass topping at 88.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph Outfield Velocity: 88.0 mph
Gunnar Johnson, SS/RHP, Alexander Central, 2028
Displayed advanced arm strength across the diamond with an 85.0 mph infield velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Infield Velocity: 85.0 mph
Yates Toney, C/1B, Burns, 2028
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 99.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 72.2 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 92.6 mph
Class of 2026
Judah Cannon, OF/SS, Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, 2026
Exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 72.6 mph through the zone. Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 85.9 mph
Edward Russell Carter IV, 3B/1B, US Performance Academy, 2026
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph and efficient barrel tracking. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.7 mph
Luke Williams, SS/RHP, South Caldwell High, 2026
Exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 73.3 mph, and showed explosive rotational acceleration, indicating a quick transition to contact. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 77.1 mph
Class of 2027
Ayden Bailey, OF/RHP, North Lincoln, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 83.8 mph
Brayden Cap, C/3B, Athletes Lab Academy, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 87.0 mph and efficient barrel tracking. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 73.3 mph
Greyson Evans, 2B/OF, North Lincoln, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 87.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 76.3 mph
Avery Lin, 2B/C, Cary, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph
Elijah Martin, 3B/RHP, Green Hope, 2027
Displayed advanced arm strength across the diamond with an 83.0 mph infield velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 90.0 mph Infield Velocity: 83.0 mph
Tyler Newell, SS/2B, Sun Valley, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 82.4 mph
Cooper Parrish, OF/RHP, Davidson, 2027
Showed explosive rotational acceleration, indicating a quick transition to contact, and showcased high-end arm strength from the grass. Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph Outfield Velocity: 90.0 mph
Ian Roseboro, OF/2B, Central Cabarrus High, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 98.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 72.3 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 98.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 84.4 mph
Parker Simo, LHP/OF, Junius H Rose, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 79.9 mph
Hudson Stringer, OF/3B, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, 2027
Showcased consistent barrel control with an average exit velocity of 89.8 mph and showed explosive rotational acceleration. Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 89.8 mph
Carter Tripp, 2B/SS, Davidson, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 77.0 mph
Bradlee Trull, 3B/2B, Forest Hills, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 83.3 mph
Parker Wallace, 3B/2B, Cape Fear High, 2027
Displayed advanced arm strength across the diamond with an 83.0 mph infield velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph Infield Velocity: 83.0 mph
Bo West, OF/SS, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, 2027
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 98.0 mph, and exhibited high-level bat speed, averaging 71.5 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 98.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 93.7 mph
Maddox Zablan, SS/OF, Saint Stephens, 2027
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 95.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph
Class of 2028
Brayden COFFIN, 3B, Saint Stephens, 2028
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 84.2 mph
Maddox Earnhardt, C/OF, Ardrey Kell, 2028
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 86.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 86.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 76.5 mph
Harris Eimer, SS/3B, Hickory, 2028
Showcased consistent barrel control with an average exit velocity of 89.9 mph during his round. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 89.9 mph
Cayden McFalls, LHP/OF, Lincoln Charter, 2028
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 82.8 mph
Landon Whittington, 3B/1B, Davidson, 2028
Produced high-end impact, reaching a peak exit velocity of 99.0 mph, and displayed advanced arm strength across the diamond. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Infield Velocity: 83.0 mph
Parker Williams, RHP/OF, North Lincoln, 2028
Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass topping at 88.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Outfield Velocity: 88.0 mph
Zack Woody, C/OF, McDowell High School, 2028
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 90.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 90.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 74.0 mph
Class of 2029
Liam Biggerstaff, SS/RHP, South Caldwell High, 2029
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 87.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 78.5 mph
Landon Blackard, C/OF, Eastern Alamance High, 2029
Showed explosive rotational acceleration, indicating a quick transition to contact. Max Exit Velocity: 90.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 84.5 mph
Jax McCoy, SS/RHP, Ambassador Christian Academy, 2029
Put together a solid round of BP with a max exit velocity of 90.0 mph and efficient movement profiles. Max Exit Velocity: 90.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 79.5 mph
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