Quick Hitters: Raleigh Preseason ID Position Players

March 4, 2026
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

Raleigh Preseason ID: Nearly 40 Prospects Open March with Pro-Style Workout

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, close to 40 players gathered at Pro 3:5 Sports in Raleigh, NC for the Raleigh Preseason ID. The state-of-the-art facility provided a dynamic setting for a complete, pro-style evaluation, allowing scouts to collect verified data while also seeing players move in a realistic defensive environment.

The workout followed a similar structure to the Wilmington Preseason ID, beginning with athletic testing. Players ran a laser-timed 30-yard sprint, giving scouts an objective look at straight-line speed before transitioning into defensive evaluations. The layout at Pro 3:5 Sports allowed for full catcher pop times and nearly a complete infield setup, creating quality looks at footwork, exchanges, arm strength, and overall defensive actions.

Following defensive work, hitters and pitchers split into their final evaluations. Position players moved into batting practice with ball flight data and swing metrics captured through TrackMan and BLAST Motion, providing measurable feedback on bat speed, efficiency, and contact quality. At the same time, pitchers threw controlled bullpens with TrackMan tracking velocity, spin traits, and pitch movement profiles.

Over the coming days, we will break down individual standouts, dive into statistical leaderboards, and highlight emerging names from the 2026–2029 classes as the spring season gets underway.

Click Here to see the full roster, stats, and analytic leaders from the event.

QUICK HITTERS - POSITION PLAYERS

Class of 2027

Tyler Eason, SS/2B, East Bladen High, 2027
Showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 87.0 mph across the diamond, and showcased solid barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 92.0 mph. Infield Velocity: 87.0 mph Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph

Anthony Gayles, SS/OF, Apex High School, 2027
Showed explosive lower-half power with a top-tier vertical jump of 25.9 inches, and showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.83s 30-yard dash. Peak Jump Height: 25.9 in 30-Yard Dash: 3.83s

Carter Hepp, C/OF, Leesville Road, 2027
Maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 86.8 mph off the bat, and showed explosive rotational acceleration, indicating a quick transition to contact. Average Exit Velocity: 86.8 mph Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph

Hunter Hollingsworth, 1B/RHP, Ayden-Grifton, 2027
Displayed high-end physical explosiveness with a peak jump of 24.6 inches, and featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Peak Jump Height: 24.6 in Max Exit Velocity: 90.0 mph

Maximo Jimenez, OF/1B, Knightdale High, 2027
Showed explosive lower-half power with a top-tier vertical jump of 24.3 inches, and demonstrated a true weapon from the outfield, registering 89.0 mph on his throws. Max Exit Velocity: 99.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.0 mph

Brody Morris, 2B/SS, Pro5 Academy, 2027
Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.97s 30-yard dash, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 86.3 mph off the bat. Average Exit Velocity: 86.3 mph Peak Jump Height: 25.2 in

Class of 2028

Max Alviani, C/SS, Sanderson, 2028
Produced a steady offensive showing highlighted by a 84.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 84.0 mph Infield Velocity: 74 mph

Kasen Berry, LHP/OF, Person, 2028
Put together a consistent round of BP with a max exit velocity of 87.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph BLAST Max Hand Speed: 20.3mph

Cianan Braundel, SS/RHP, Greenfield School, 2028
Demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality. Max Exit Velocity: 82.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 75.9 mph

Sam Burns, SS/RHP, Middle Creek, 2028
Showed explosive rotational acceleration, indicating a quick transition to contact. Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 78.8 mph

Asher Cisar, C/2B, Middle Creek, 2028
Showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly, and showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 4.01s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 4.01s Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph

Zach Ennis, 1B/RHP, Pro5 Academy, 2028
Produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 86.0 mph

Hunter Hall, 1B/RHP, Rockingham County High, 2028
Produced a steady offensive showing highlighted by a 86.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 86.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 76.5 mph

Ryland Hill, OF/RHP, Clayton High School, 2028
Put together a consistent round of BP with a max exit velocity of 88.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 88.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 77.7 mph

Christian Hutchins, SS/OF, GRACE Christian, 2028
Showed explosive lower-half power with a top-tier vertical jump of 23.8 inches, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph. Peak Jump Height: 23.8 in Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph

Penn Joyce, OF/C, Cary, 2028
Fired his hands efficiently, reaching a peak hand speed of 24.0 mph, and proved to be a constant threat at the plate with an average exit velocity of 87.9 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 100.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.9 mph

Patrick Maicke, SS/2B, Pinecrest, 2028
Utilized high-level core strength to generate above average rotational acceleration, and showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.97s 30-yard dash. Average Bat Speed: 68.7 mph 30-Yard Dash: 3.97s

Will Matthews, OF/RHP, Leesville Road, 2028
Showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.78s 30-yard dash, and utilized high-level core strength to generate elite rotational acceleration. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.1 mph

Jackson Mocny, C/3B, pro5 baseball academy, 2028
Generated excellent rotational acceleration, and showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 89.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 96.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 89.0 mph

SAM SAXENMEYER, OF/RHP, Holly Springs High School, 2028
Showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.92s 30-yard dash, and utilized high-level core strength to generate elite rotational acceleration. Average Bat Speed: 70.5 mph 30-Yard Dash: 3.92s

Dean Tober, 3B/1B, Franklinton, 2028
Demonstrated high-octane power, reaching an event-best tier 102.0 mph max exit velocity, and showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 83.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 102.0 mph Average Bat Speed: 71.4 mph

Class of 2029

Jarrod Burch Jr., OF/LHP, Southern Lee High School, 2029
Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 4.01s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 4.01s Max Exit Velocity: 89.0 mph

Nolan Hare, 1B/RHP, Junius H Rose, 2029
Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Max Exit Velocity: 85.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 78.5 mph

Julian Hicks, C/1B, Charles B Aycock High, 2029
Produced a steady offensive showing highlighted by a 88.0 mph max exit velocity. Max Exit Velocity: 88.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 76.2 mph

Grayson Kohn, C/RHP, Panther Creek, 2029
Flashed reliable power potential with a peak exit velocity of 92.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 80.2 mph

Lawson Tyndall, C/OF, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2029
Demonstrated quick, twitchy rotational numbers that translate to immediate barrel speed, and exhibited elite bat speed through the zone, averaging 74.3 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 102.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph

Alex Whitaker, SS/3B, Millbrook, 2029
Displayed high-end physical explosiveness with a peak jump of 23.9 inches, and burned up the turf, clocking an impressive 4.01s in the 30-yard sprint. Peak Jump Height: 23.9 in 30-Yard Dash: 4.01s