Wilmington Preseason ID

Wilmington Preseason ID: Data-Driven Evaluations Open the Spring

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, players from the coastal region gathered at The Yard House in Wilmington, NC for the Wilmington Preseason ID — a pro-style workout designed to deliver measurable feedback and early-season exposure.

The event followed a complete evaluation format. Players opened with athletic testing, including a laser-timed 30-yard sprint using VALD Athletic timing systems and jump metrics collected on VALD jump mats, giving scouts verified data on explosiveness and speed.

Position players then worked through a defensive workout at their primary positions, allowing evaluators to collect arm velocity and assess footwork, exchange, and release. Batting practice followed, with TrackMan capturing ball flight data and BLAST Motion measuring swing metrics, providing a full breakdown of contact quality, bat speed, and efficiency.

Pitchers closed the day with controlled bullpens while TrackMan tracked velocity, spin characteristics, and pitch movement profiles.

Over the coming days, we will highlight standout performers, dive into positional leaderboards, and break down the statistical trends that emerged from the 2026–2029 classes. The Wilmington Preseason ID once again delivered a detailed, objective snapshot of players heading into the spring season.

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QUICK HITTERS - WILMINGTON PRESEASON ID POSITION PLAYERS

Class of 2026

Dylan Cooper, 2B/OF, E A Laney, 2026
Utilized high-level core strength to generate solid rotational acceleration, and produced a peak impact registering a max exit velocity of 92.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph 30-Yard Dash: 3.98s

Class of 2027

Jaron Buie, SS/2B, Jacksonville High, 2027
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and displayed above average physical explosiveness with a peak jump of 24.5 inches. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Peak Jump Height: 24.5 in

Ashton Davis, RHP/3B, West Bladen, 2027
Displayed above average physical explosiveness with a peak jump of 22.5 inches, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 87.0 mph off the bat. Max Exit Velocity: 93.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph

Carston Wedemeyer, OF/2B, Emsley A Laney, 2027
Tested as an elite athletic mover, registering a 26.1-inch vertical jump, running 3.75 30yd, and displayed fast hands at the plate, peaking at 22.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 97.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph

Ryan Yates, OF/SS, Jacksonville, 2027
Showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 84.0 mph, and showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly. Peak Jump Height: 23.9 in Infield Velocity: 84.0 mph

Class of 2028

Nathan Edwards, RHP/3B, South Columbus High, 2028
Demonstrated quick, twitchy rotational numbers that translate to immediate barrel speed, and flashed reliable power potential with a peak exit velocity of 91.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 91.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 83.0 mph

Gavin Griffin, SS, Topsail, 2028
Demonstrated high-level swing efficiency and a high floor for contact quality, and displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.96s 30-yard dash. 30-Yard Dash: 3.96s Max Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph

Brooks Keeler, RHP/OF, Hoggard, 2028
Showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 88.7 mph, and showcased good twitch in the upper half with a max hand speed of 22.0 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 95.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 88.7 mph

Ryan Lusch, LHP/OF, Emsley A Laney, 2028
Showcased bat-to-ball strength, peaking at 92.0 mph off the bat, and exhibited above average bat speed through the zone, averaging 65.9 mph. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Average Bat Speed: 65.9 mph

Kingston Moore, 3B/RHP, New Hanover, 2028
Showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly. Max Exit Velocity: 84.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 77.3 mph

Briley Tedder, C/RHP, Whiteville High, 2028
Displayed fast hands at the plate, peaking at 22.0 mph, and demonstrated quick, twitchy rotational numbers that translate to immediate barrel speed. Max Exit Velocity: 92.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 87.0 mph

Graham Virag, SS/3B, Cardinal Gibbons, 2028
Showcased carry and accuracy on throws from the left side, peaking at 88.0 mph, and displayed high-end physical explosiveness with a peak jump of 23.7 inches. Max Exit Velocity: 105.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 98.3 mph

Class of 2029

Ethan Borgia, OF/RHP, Topsail High, 2029
Showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly. Max Exit Velocity: 89.0 mph Average Exit Velocity: 82.3 mph

Kerry Miller, 3B/2B, South Brunswick, 2029
Showed high-level swing efficiency, indicating a high floor for quality contact. His Max Exit Velocity was 86.0 mph, with an Average Exit Velocity of 81.0 mph.

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QUICK HITTERS - WILMINGTON PRESEASON ID PITCHERS

Class of 2027

Ashton Davis, RHP/3B, West Bladen, 2027
Unleashed a heavy fastball that reached 84.0 mph, and threw a slider that should cause issues for hitters spinning at 2384 rpm on average. Max Fastball: 84.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 2384 rpm

Class of 2028

Brooks Keeler, RHP/OF, Hoggard, 2028
Attacked the zone with solid arm speed, peaking at 83.0 mph. Average ride and movement numbers. Max Fastball: 83.0 mph Avg Fastball IVB: 15.4 in

Ryan Lusch, LHP/OF, Emsley A Laney, 2028
Brought elite velocity to the mound, touching 83.0 mph with the heater, and demonstrated a heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Max Fastball: 83.0 mph Avg Fastball Spin: 2174 rpm

Kingston Moore, 3B/RHP, New Hanover, 2028
Competed in the zone with a multi-pitch mix, highlighted by a 78.0 mph fastball. Max Fastball: 78.0 mph Avg Slider Spin: 1814 rpm

Class of 2029

Ethan Borgia, OF/RHP, Topsail High, 2029
Exhibited good carry on the heater with 21.9 inches of induced vertical break. Good arm strength for the age. Avg Fastball IVB: 21.9 in Max Fastball: 77.0 mph

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