Quick Hitters: Top Prospect Games Underclass - Arms

October 28, 2025
Brandon Hall
NC / Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

Top Prospect Games: Underclass – Event Rewind

The Top Prospect Games: Underclass returned to McCrary Park in Asheboro, NC, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, showcasing many of the state’s top 2028 and 2029 graduates. This invite-only event brought together some of North Carolina’s most promising young talents for a full day of evaluation and competition in front of Prep Baseball’s scouting staff.

Players participated in a pro-style workout, featuring both offensive and defensive evaluations. Athletic testing, powered by VALD Performance, provided verified data on laser-timed 60-yard dashes, jump analytics, and other key athletic measures. During multiple rounds of batting practice, TrackMan tracked detailed ball flight data, offering insight into each hitter’s power and consistency.

Following the workout, players competed in a controlled scrimmage, giving pitchers and position players the opportunity to perform in live-game situations.

The Top Prospect Games serve as a key identifier for Prep Baseball’s regional and national events, including the NC/SC Border Battle and the Tobacco Road Games, both of which feature top talent from across the region.

As we look back at the event, we’ll break down the top performers, statistical leaders, and emerging prospects who could make a big impact as the recruiting calendar shifts toward their graduating classes.

CLICK HERE to see more on the event, including the roster and all statistical outputs.

Quick Hitters - TPG Underclass Pitchers

2028 Arms

Ryder Anderson 3B / RHP / DH Conley, NC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 4

Fluid efficent mover. Long loose arm swing from 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Sinking action to the arm side with late run.
CB: 73-76 mph. T2305, 2105 average rpm. Tight short breaker. Ability to manipulate shape.

Nicholas Donaldson 3B / RHP / Green Level, NC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 126 / POS: 13

Medium arm swing with high elbow in the back half. OTT slot .
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Plays true out of hand.
CB: 67-69 mph. Shows good shape with 11/5 tilt.
CH: 73-75 mph. Good arm speed out of hand. Pitch has late movement to arm side.

Tyler Garnett LHP / OF / Northside High, NC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 139 / POS: 15

OTT slot. Long arm swing working to get on top of ball.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Around the zone.
CB: 63-63 mph. Similar window with solid action through the zone.

Aiden Kirk LHP / OF / Grace Christian School, NC / 2028

Athletic mover. Straight line mover.
Arm Action: High 3/4 slot medium arm swing. Quick twitch arm. Shows ability to change slots.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Sinking action with good life to glove side.
CB: 65-68 mph. 12/6 with early break out of hand. Good Feel for spin.

Wyatt Smitherman SS / RHP / CE Jordan, NC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 77 / POS: 18

Easy rhythm down the mound. Changes timing and tempo well.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Late sinking action down in the zone,
CB: 67-69 mph. Late 11/4 tilt with some sweeping action. Has a chance to be out pitch. T2591, 2476 average rpm.

Garrett Watkins 3B / RHP / Wake Preparatory Academy, NC / 2028

Straight line mover down the mound. Low front side.
Arm Action: High 3/4 slot from a short take away.
FB: T77, 71-75 mph. T1823, 1606 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. T1987, 1795 average rpm.

2029 Arms

Bennett Bush SS / RHP / Hoggard, NC / 2029

Working to get extenson down the mound.
Arm Action: Small back arm stab to OTT slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Fastball plays true.
CB: 61-63 mph. Early Break. Shows ability to throw to both sides of plate.

Jack Kasper RHP / OF / Cardinal Gibbons, NC / 2029

Deception with front side.
Arm Action: Whippy arm from a funky 3/4 slot. Short arm swing with high back elbow. Creates deception.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Sinking action. T2132, 1949 average rpm.

Kiptyn Middleton RHP / SS / South Stokes High School, NC / 2029

Tilted front half side. High slot with good extension.
Arm Action: RH. Short take away with high back elbow during seperation.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Up in the top half the zone
CB: Big loop with some feel for spin. 11/4 tilt. 62-66 mph. T1886, 1721 average rpm.

Sam Piscorik 3B / OF / Wakefield, NC / 2029

Low effort
Arm Action: Short arm swing with high back elbow. Gets good extension down the mound.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Jumps on hitters, Plays well up in the zone. T2368, 1972 average rpm.