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Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Summer ID - East Pitchers

July 11, 2025
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

East NC Summer ID - Event Recap

Prep Baseball was in Buies Creek, NC on July 2nd for the East NC Summer ID, held at Campbell University. 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 - TEAM CAROLINA SUMMER ID EAST PITCHERS

Grant Anderson, RHP, Wayne Christian, 2028

Youthful. Lots of maturation ahead. Solid whip through a ¾ slot. Strike thrower. Average arm speed. Fastball at 72-74. Change-up over breaking ball at this time.

Jake Anderson, RHP, Wayne Chrsitian, 2026

Physical presence. Listed at 6-foo-1, 194 pounds. Long arm action. Over-the-top slot. Good arm speed. Fastball at 80-82. Breaking ball with 10/4 tilt. Sudden action. Spin averaged 2346rpm.

Ryder Anderson, RHP, DH Conley HS, 2028

Solid projection left. Young frame that is still maturing. Stands 5-foot-11, 198 pounds. Controlled. Showed feel for three pitches, pounding the zone. Long arm stroke. Some pelvic tilt through balance. Loose. Average arm speed. Fastball at 82-83 with heavy run out of the hand at times. 11/5 tilt on a developing breaking ball.

Jess Bowling, RHP, South Brunswick HS, 2027

Tall, lean build. 6-foot-5, 182 pounds. High-¾ slot from a long arm swing. Finishes across the chest, cutting the arm off a bit. Fastball had sink metrics at 81-84. Big, early tilt on the breaking ball at 67-68, showing promise for the future. Good arm speed on the change-up with late, hard fade. Change over breaking ball right now. Solid feel for three pitches, especially for a young arm with length in the limbs.

Phillip Clay, LHP, Eastside HS (VA), 2028

Lean 5-foot-11, 153 pounds. Different slot could pose issues for hitters. Fires from a low-¾ slot. Coils the lower half. Long arms and legs. Solid arm speed. Around the zone with offspeed, showing solid feel for the movement down the hill. Fastball up to 82.4 with heavy run at times. Heavy sweeping action on the breaking ball.

Hutton Coltrain, LHP, Ledford HS, 2026

Strength present. 6-foot-1, 232 pounds. Coils lower half around the back hip. Medium arm action to an over-the-top slot. Average arm speed. Fastball at 76-78. Cut the change-up at times creating interesting action.

Mac Corney, RHP, Freedom Christian Academy, 2027

Average build. 5-foot-9, 165 pounds. Long arm action. Over-the-top. Average arm speed. 78-82 on fastball. Breaking ball has hard, downer action at 67-69, 1944rpm. Worked downhill. Solid feel for three pitches.

Tristan Delaney, RHP, Apex Friendship HS, 2028

Strike thrower, dominated the zone. Average build. 5-foot-7, 142 pounds. Long arm swing, early to the top. Works through an over-the-top slot. Fastball at 74-76. Pounded the zone throughout.

Colton Howard, LHP, Ledford HS, 2028

Big frame. 5-foot-9, 207 pounds. Controlled mover. Pelvic tilt through balance. Lands open. Over-the-top slot. Fastball plays true out of the hand. Breaking ball works with top to bottom action. Slight hump out of the hand.

Jake Hunter, RHP, Uwharrie Charter Academy, 2026
High level feel. Showed ability to move the baseball around with good arm speed. Projects with some ease in a 6-foot-4, 158 pounds. Athletic arm works through a ¾ slot. Fastball spin up to 2557 with solid ride and run. Peaked at 86.9mph. Slider ranged 74-77, 2691rpm. Heavy run on an advanced change-up that pounded the down zone. Intriguing follow in the senior class with current stuff and room to his ceiling.

Barron McConnell, RHP, Broughton HS, 2028

Large frame with solid athleticism present. Stands 6-foot-7, 235 pounds. Good feel for three pitches. Fastball up to 81.4mph. Sink and run metrics. Breaking ball and change-up should play now with a chance to grow with the fastball.

Brennan McKenna, RHP, Holly Springs HS, 2027

Very impressive pen. Flashed good stuff and feel. Stands 5-foot-11, 149 pounds. Frame will continue to handle strength. Fastball at 86-88, 2186rpm with late, heavy, boring run. Slider spin up to 2436rpm at 77-80. Sharp late tilt to the slider. Good command throughout with solid 3 pitch arsenal.

Trent Sparks, RHP, New Bern HS, 2028

Lean build. Room to continue to grow into the frame. Stands 6-foot, 155 pounds. Long arm action is early to the top with an over-the-top slot. Fastball at 80-82. Flashes good ride at times. Slider should present issues to hitters with late horizontal action at 70-74, 2515rpm.

Matthew Ulicny, RHP, Ravenscroft, 2026

Athletic frame. Projects as a position player first but the arm strength and athleticism has a chance to play on the mound. Lengthens the arm action on the bump getting to an over-the-top slot. Quick arm. Fastball up to 89.6mph, 2394rpm. Good ride through the zone, averaging 19.2in induced vertical. Downer breaking ball flashes late depth at 76-77, 2529rpm.

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