Senior Future Games: Quick Hitters - NC Position Players
July 29, 2026
Senior Future Games: The Premier Showcase for Uncommitted 2027 Prospects
Each year, LakePoint Sports in Emerson, Georgia, hosts the most significant uncommitted scouting event in the nation: Future Games week. While the overarching event features emerging talent across multiple age groups—including the Future Games for 2028 graduates and the Junior Future Games for 2030 and 2031 graduates—July 21st and 22nd are distinctly reserved for the Senior Future Games.
This premier showcase brings together the top uncommitted student-athletes from the Class of 2027 nationwide. Over the course of the two-day event, players are evaluated through a comprehensive pro-style workout, followed by a highly competitive three-game series. Among the distinguished rosters in attendance is Team Carolina, which unites top-tier uncommitted talent from both North Carolina and South Carolina.
The exposure provided by the Senior Future Games is unparalleled in amateur baseball. The previous year's event drew an attendance of over 450 college coaches, and initial figures from Day 1 indicate that this year's turnout has already matched, if not exceeded, that milestone. For these prospects, the event presents a critical opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and metrics directly in front of the nation's collegiate decision-makers.
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Senior Future Games: North Carolina Position Player Quick Hitters
The Senior Future Games brought together many of the top uncommitted prospects from across the country, giving players an opportunity to perform in front of college coaches through a pro-style workout and competitive game action. North Carolina's position players took advantage of the stage, with several prospects showcasing athleticism, power, and defensive versatility throughout the week.
From premium athletes capable of handling up-the-middle positions to middle-of-the-order bats that produced throughout the event, Team North Carolina featured a balanced group of players whose performances should continue to elevate their recruiting stock heading into the fall. Below is a closer look at several of the state's standout position players.
CATCHERS
Tyce Thompson, C, South Central HS
One of the top offensive performers from the workout, Thompson paired athleticism behind the plate with significant power potential. The right-handed hitter produced one of the premier exit velocities of the entire event at 108.3 mph, showcasing the strength to impact the baseball with authority. During game play, Thompson displayed a mature offensive approach, working deep counts while drawing two walks across three games. The combination of physicality, strike-zone awareness, and developing power gives the athletic backstop intriguing offensive upside.
FIRST BASE
Giovanni Buccino, 1B, West Forsyth HS
Few players improved their stock more over the course of the week than Buccino. After an impressive workout that included a 105.5 mph top exit velocity, the left-handed hitter carried that momentum directly into game action. Buccino doubled and launched two home runs, driving the baseball to all fields while consistently showing the ability to impact the baseball with authority. His offensive profile continues to point toward a middle-of-the-order run producer, with present strength and considerable power projection making him one of North Carolina's biggest winners from the event.
INFIELDERS
Jackson Brooks, 3B, Laney HS
Brooks showcased one of the more physical offensive profiles on Team North Carolina. Strong and athletic with advanced quickness, the right-handed hitter works on a flatter path through the zone while creating natural leverage through contact. When he gets extended, the baseball jumps off the barrel, producing a 102.2 mph max exit velocity and a 394-foot longest ball during batting practice. Brooks also took the mound during the event, offering additional versatility, though his long-term profile continues to point toward an impact corner infielder capable of providing bullpen depth if needed.
Charlie Beck, SS, Central Davidson HS
Beck continued to impress with the athleticism and instincts that make him an intriguing middle-infield prospect. A high-motor defender, he displayed soft hands, athletic footwork, and the defensive actions to compete at shortstop early in his college career. Offensively, the left-handed hitter attacked pitches aggressively while showing consistent barrel feel and strength through contact. As Beck continues adding physical strength to his frame, his combination of athleticism, defensive ability, and offensive upside should allow his stock to continue trending upward.
OUTFIELDERS
Brooks Hemphill, OF, T.C. Roberson HS
Hemphill's athleticism was on full display throughout the workout. He posted a blazing 6.56-second 60-yard dash, backed by a 3.65-second 30-yard split, while also recording a 27.4-inch vertical jump, highlighting the explosive traits that translate well to center field. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed quality barrel control with a gap-to-gap, line-drive approach. As his offensive game continues to mature, Hemphill projects as a premium defensive center fielder whose athletic tools provide exciting long-term upside.
Antonio Parrino, OF, Wake Forest HS
Parrino showcased one of the more intriguing combinations of athleticism and offensive projection at the event. The left-handed hitter generates natural lift through the swing, creating power potential that should continue to develop as additional strength is added to his frame. He produced a 98 mph top exit velocity while averaging 94.2 mph during batting practice, reinforcing the quality of his offensive tools. Athletically, Parrino also impressed with a 6.75-second 60-yard dash and 3.76-second 30-yard split, giving him the speed and range to continue developing as a center-field option while projecting as a potential middle-of-the-order bat at the next level.