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Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Summer ID - Asheville Hitters

July 10, 2025
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

Asheville Summer ID - Event Recap

Prep Baseball was in Asheville, NC on June 24th for the Asheville Summer ID, held at the Christ School. These events serve as a crucial evaluation platform, giving players an opportunity to update their Prep Baseball profile with verified stats, advanced analytics, video, and scout notes — all gathered during a pro-style workout.

Athletes participating in a Summer ID events also become eligible for future invitations to Team Carolina's premier events, including the Junior Future Games. These invite-only events feature the top talent from across North Carolina, drawing attention from college coaches and professional scouts nationwide.


Workout Overview

The day began with laser-timed 60-yard dashes using the VALD timing system, which tracked athletes' sprint metrics at the 10-yard, 30-yard, and 60-yard marks. The system also provided speed-based insights into acceleration and top-end run performance.

Batting practice followed, with players taking live rounds while TrackMan recorded exit velocity, launch angle, and distance. BLAST Motion sensors captured pre-contact swing metrics, offering deeper analysis of each player’s mechanics and swing efficiency.

Next, players rotated through defensive evaluations at their primary positions:

  • Catchers showcased pop times to second base, while velocity and release efficiency were closely monitored.
  • Outfielders threw from right field to home, allowing scouts to evaluate arm strength, accuracy, and carry.
  • Infielders took reps from third base, shortstop, and first base, fielding a range of ground balls to assess footwork, hands, and throwing metrics.

The workout concluded with bullpen sessions, where pitchers threw full arsenals in a live setting. TrackMan provided data on velocity, spin rates, movement, and pitch sequencing, delivering a complete picture of each pitcher’s current profile and projection.

All players were filmed throughout the day, with video footage and analytics being added to their Prep Baseball profiles. These updates allow scouts and coaches to assess player development over time and provide a lasting resource for evaluation and recruitment.

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QUICK HITTERS - ASHEVILLE ID POSITION PLAYERS

Lawson Edmonds, OF, North Buncombe HS, 2026

Average build. Youthful look. Left handed hitter uses a toe tap for rhythm. Works for extension. Solid bat speed and feel for the barrel. Showed feel for getting linear when a bit out front.

Sawyer Hammond, OF, Owen HS, 2029
Very early in his development process. Lots of room to the ceiilng. Stands 5-foot-11, 140 pounds. Left handed hitter. Works around the back hip with some uphill leverage through contact. Solid barrel feel. Setup to drive the ball as he adds strength.

Kilby Hartley, 2B/OF, Baylor School (TN), 2027
Athletic presence at 5-foot-7, 155 pounds. Solid quickness and strength. Balanced and simple from the right side. Good rhythm. Flat with strong hands through contact. High finish with a top hand release. Active feet and good rhythm in his hands and feet on defense. Baseball player with a solid tool set.

Cason King, SS, Christ School, 2030

Young. Lots of growth ahead. Right handed hitter. Small kick with a tipped barrel at launch. Solid hand strength for the age. Works to be direct. Good action in the feet with solid hands on defense.

Sawyer King, SS, Christ School, 2028
Quickness with strength in a 5-foot-9, 125 pounds. Ran a 6.94 sixty with a 3.84 thirty. Max exit velocity of 87.5mph. Right handed hitter. Balanced and even. Rhythmic load. Stable head. Works direct. Active feet on defense with confidence in his hands.

Jack McKellar, C, Rocky Mount HS, 2026

6-foot, 200 pounds. Athletic presence in the box and behind the dish. Ran 7.10 with a 3.92 thirty on the laser. Max exit velocity of 99.6mph. From the crouch the arm measured 82mph with a 1.90 - 2.03 pop time. Left handed hitter. Has intent. Natural uphill leverage. Good strength. Average barrel feel.

Mikey Papciak, SS, Wesleyan Christian Academy, 2028

Athletic presence with room to continue to fill out. Stands 6-foot-1, 163 pounds. Ran a 3.97 thirty yard split. Carried 89mph across the diamond from SS. Right handed hitter. Uses a kick load with a small hand movement. Aggressive stride. Glides to the front side, working gap to gap with a flat path. Athletic feet with trust in his hands on the infield.

Grant Prince, 1B, Christ School, 2028

Average build. Some strength present at 6-foot, 209 pounds. Right handed hitter. Quiet. Simple stride and load. Works to create leverage through contact. Average to above bat speed. Nimble feet around the bag at 1B.

Will Ray, 1B, Christ School, 2027

Long, lean frame. 6-foot-6, 185 pounds. Solid mover, running a 7.21 with a 4.02 thirty yard split. Max exit velocity of 93.1mph in BP. Right handed hitter. Easy rock back and small leg lift. Short Stride. Long arms create some leverage through contact. Active feet around the bag. Short arm action and athletic release on defense.

Jackson Stepp, SS, West Henderson HS, 2027

Athletic with strength in the build. Stands 5-foot-10, 166 pounds. 90 mph arm across the diamond from SS and 90.7mph max exit velocity off the bat. Right handed hitter. Simple push back and rhythmic load. Works for extension. Flat. Strong hands. Active feet and good bend on defense. Soft hands.

Henry Tutera, C, Christ School, 2028

Athletic build with strength present at 6-foot, 185 pounds. Flooded the stat sheet running a 6.84 sixty, throwing 88mph from the OF and 1.98 pop time. Max exit velocity of 92.8mph. Right handed hitter. Tight turn with uphill leverage through contact. Good bend behind the dish. Simple exchange and release. Excellent carry.

Landry Webb, SS, Tuscola HS, 2028

Youthful look. Plenty of development ahead in the 5-foot-8, 139 pound build. Solid quickness, running a 7.15 with a 4.04 thirty yard split. Right handed hitter . Simple load. Good rhythm. Small stride. Average bat speed and path should continue to clean with added strength.

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