2025 Future Games Quick Hitters: Team South Carolina - Pitchers
August 1, 2025
From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball is hosting the next edition of its prestigious Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Ga., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent. And, for the first time ever, the Future Games is hosting not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who will participate in the second Senior Future Games.
On the first day of the 2025 Future Games, all players representing grad classes 2026, 2027, and 2029 will be participating in a pro-style workout in front of a fleet of Division I coaches alongside fellow prospects representing nearly every state in the nation.
Inside this piece, we'll be breaking down the top statistical 16U performers from Wednesday's workout, using the data we collected from the athletic tests we conducted and the state-of-the-art technology that was on-site capturing batted-ball measurements and swing metrics.
QUICK HITTERS - PITCHERS(Alphabetically)
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Mac Berry LHP / OF / Chapin, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 5
Crafty left-hander with feel and pitchability, showing a high floor and the ability to consistently disrupt timing. Works with a repeatable delivery and does a great job of maintaining his arm slot, allowing for consistent shape and deception across all three pitches. The fastball sat 84–85, touching 86 mph, with occasional natural cut that created late movement and missed barrels. His best secondary was a big, big-breaking curveball at 67–69 mph, which he flipped in for strikes and used to freeze hitters with depth and shape. Also featured a changeup at 75–77 mph, showing fading action and solid separation from the fastball. Competes in the zone, mixes well, and knows how to pitch. Profiles as a high-IQ arm with command, deception, and a solid three-pitch mix. |
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Reidar Carlson RHP / OF / Lexington, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 4
Tall, lean frame with plenty of physical projection remaining—a true high-upside arm with present polish and future velocity gains likely. Shows a complete four-pitch arsenal, each complementing the other well, and pitches with confidence and maturity well beyond his years. The fastball sat 87–89, touching 90 mph, playing especially well at the top of the zone and generating consistent swing-and-miss with late life. He mixes in a tight cutter at 78–79 mph, adding a different look and disrupting timing effectively. The curveball at 71–73 mph has shape and depth, working as a freeze or chase pitch. Rounds out the mix with a changeup at 76–78 mph, showing feel and deception with natural fade. What stands out most is his consistency—he’s the same guy every outing. Repeatable delivery, mound presence, and feel for all four pitches make him a special arm with current effectiveness and significant long-term potential. |
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Eli Chowning LHP / 1B / atlantic collegiate academy, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 32 / POS: 6
Athletic left-hander with a clean delivery and advanced feel for his full arsenal. Shows a strong understanding of how to mix pitches and sequence effectively, demonstrating true pitchability with competitive tempo and mound presence. The fastball sat 85–87 mph, touching 88, with more velocity likely to come as he continues to develop physically. Works the zone well with it, showing life through the top and to the arm side. The slider at 74–77 mph is his go-to secondary, featuring late break and depth, and the ability to miss bats. Also flashed a 72 mph curveball with gradual shape and change of pace, giving hitters a different look. His changeup (75–78 mph, 1100 rpm) is an advanced pitch with heavy fade and kill spin, creating deception off the fastball plane and generating soft contact. A good athlete on the mound with a repeatable operation, advanced command profile, and room for velocity gains, making him a high-upside arm to follow closely. |
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Camden Finley OF / RHP / Clinton, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 5
Athletic right-hander with a long, loose arm action from a three-quarter slot, creating natural deception and tough angles. Works with confidence and tempo, attacking hitters and consistently challenging the zone. The fastball sat 88–90 mph with lively life through the zone, showing the ability to miss barrels and set the tone early in counts. Paired it with a 72–73 mph slider that showed late, sweeping action, thrown with feel and the ability to land it for strikes or use it as a chase pitch. Also flashed a changeup at 76–77 mph, showing separation and potential with continued development. There’s more velocity in the tank as he continues to mature physically. With his athleticism, aggressive mindset, and current pitch mix, he’s a high-upside arm to keep close tabs on. |
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Genis Lopez Jr. LHP / OF / P27 Baseball Academy, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2
Athletic left-hander with a whippy, quick arm and clean, repeatable mechanics. Shows poise and polish on the mound well beyond his years, commanding his arsenal with confidence and presence. The fastball sat 89–91 mph with true ride and carry through the zone, consistently missing bats at the top and working well off his offspeed. His best secondary is a sharp, late-breaking slider at 77–80 mph, which he throws with conviction. The pitch has true wipeout potential, disappearing from the zone late and generating uncomfortable swings from both sides of the plate. The delivery is athletic and efficient, allowing for consistency and durability. With his combination of velocity, swing-and-miss stuff, and mound presence, he profiles as a high-ceiling left-handed arm with next-level impact potential. |
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Lucas McElhoe RHP / OF / Legion Collegiate Academy, SC / 2027Impressive look from a high-upside arm with athletic movement patterns, good arm speed, and a clean, connected delivery. Shows a strong feel for the zone and attacks hitters with confidence. The overall operation is fluid, and the arm works fast, suggesting there’s significant velocity gains still to come. The fastball sat 88–89 mph, touching 90.5, with arm-side life and consistent command to both sides of the plate. Secondary stuff stood out as well, headlined by elite-level spin rates. The slider (76–77 mph) is a true plus offering, spinning at 2800 rpm with late, biting action that consistently missed barrels. Mixed in a 72 mph curveball with 2700 rpm, giving him a different shape and speed to keep hitters off balance. With his athleticism, big-time spin metrics, and room for more velocity, this is a high-ceiling arm who projects to be a power arm at the next level. One of the more advanced pitch profiles in his class. |
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Micah Morgan LHP / 1B / May River High, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 7
Tough look from a low-slot left-hander with a long, lean frame and natural deception. The delivery creates difficult angles, especially on left-handed hitters, and his stuff plays up due to funk and movement. While command wavered at times, he showed the ability to work in and out effectively, keeping hitters off balance and competing in the zone. The fastball sat 81–83 mph, with arm-side run and natural sink from the lower release point. Mixed in a 73–75 mph slider with sweeping shape that was particularly effective against same-side hitters. Also showed a changeup at 74–75 mph, giving him a usable third pitch to keep right-handers honest. With added strength and improved consistency, he profiles as a deceptive matchup arm with potential to be a tough out, especially in high-leverage situations. |
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Jackson Ownbey 1B / RHP / DW Daniel High, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 3
Big, athletic frame with intriguing projection and natural presence on the mound. Works from a funky, deceptive delivery with good tempo and long extension down the mound, creating tough looks for hitters. The delivery adds natural deception, and he maintains body control well throughout. The fastball sat 86–87 mph, playing up due to extension and angle. He paired it effectively with a 71–74 mph curveballthat showed big depth and excellent tunneling off the fastball. The breaking ball is a true separator, with late drop and feel to land it for strikes or use it as a chase pitch. Shows feel for spin and a developing pitchability profile. With his frame, athleticism, and deceptive stuff, he projects as a high-upside arm with more velocity and polish to come. |
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Isaiah Posey OF / RHP / White Knoll, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3
Tall, athletic right-hander with significant physical projection remaining and the frame to hold more strength and future velocity. Moves well down the mound with a loose arm and shows early signs of polish and pitchability. The fastball sat 86–88 mph, topping at 89, with more in the tank as he continues to mature physically. Commands it well to both sides, setting up his secondary mix. Shows feel for two offspeed offerings: a 71–74 mph slider with gradual shape and developing bite, and a 78–81 mph changeup with fading action that plays well off the fastball. A true upside arm, with current feel, a three-pitch mix, and a projectable body. With continued strength gains and refinement, he has the tools to emerge as a high-level starter down the line. |
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Braden Richardson 2B / OF / Fort Mill High, SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 1
Good athlete with a quick arm and a competitive mound presence. Shows good arm speed and a clean operation that suggests more velocity is on the way. Works with intent and tempo, already flashing a strong fastball/curveball combothat projects well. The fastball sat 87–88, touching 89 mph, with late life and the ability to challenge hitters in the zone. Pairs it with a 72–73 mph curveball that has tight spin and shape, showing feel to land it for strikes and use it as a swing-and-miss pitch. With his athleticism, arm speed, and foundation for command, he profiles as a high-upside arm with more to come as he continues to develop physically and refine his arsenal. |
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Henry Rivers OF / RHP / Berkeley , SC / 2027Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 11
Exceptional athlete with significant upside and projection remaining. Displays explosive arm speed and athleticism that translate to the mound with ease. The fastball sits 88–89 mph, touching 89.5, and boasts a high spin rate of 2566 rpm, generating frequent swing-and-miss due to its life and late movement. His best secondary pitch is a tight, downer slider at 77–80 mph, thrown with feel and consistent command. The slider complements his fastball perfectly, creating a challenging look for hitters and keeping them off balance. With his physical tools, polished mechanics, and advanced pitchability, he projects as a high-impact arm with major future potential. |
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Connor Wells LHP / 1B / Dorman, SC / 2027XL frame with a deceptive crossfire delivery, creating tough angles and natural deception from the mound. Shows good feel for his slider, which generates multiple swing-and-misses and serves as a true out pitch. When his mechanics are in sync, his stuff is explosive, flashing a high ceiling and significant upside. The fastball sat 90–92 mph, topping at 93, with late life and heavy movement that plays well with his arm slot. Complemented by a plus slider at 78–82 mph featuring sharp break and spin, and a plus-plus changeup at 80–81 mph with excellent fade and deception. Though he can be effectively wild at times, the combination of arm talent, frame, and arsenal make him one of the highest-ceiling pitchers in the class. Projects as a frontline starter with the ability to miss bats in multiple ways and dominate at the next level. |
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