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The top North Carolina event of the summer was hosted at Campbell University's JIm Perry Stadium on July 31 and August 1, 2024.  The Top Prospect Games featured 60 of the state's top uncommitted players for a  two day showcase giving players a chance to shine on a workout day and a game day.

The Top Prospect Games started with the workout day on July 31.  Players went through athletic testing, running a 60 and going through their jump tests.  The athletic testing was followed by an offensive workout and a defensive workout.  Players received multiple rounds of BP with TrackMan and BLAST collecting metrics on ball flight and the individual swings.  Defensive evals included arm strength with a radar gun as well as giving players different reps to move them around at their positions.  Day two featured two 8 inning games with hitters facing live pitchers in a controlled scrimmage.

Below we take a look back at the Top Prospect Games and some of the players that shined.  To view the entire event, with rosters, stats, and a collection of articles as they publish, CLICK HERE.

By The Numbers

• 16 players ran under 7.00 on the laser
• 10 more runners ran between 6.99 - 7.15
• 4 hitters measured at 100mph or higher on their peak exit velocity
• 13 hitters peaked at 95mph or higher with their exit velocity
• 10 hitters with an average bat speed of 70mph or higher via BLAST
• 9 players flashed a veritcal jump of 30in or higher
• 6 catchers with a pop time of 2.05 or better
• 2 outfielders with 90mph arms
• 2806rpm was the top breaking ball spin rate on the day.

TOP PROSPECT GAMES: Quick Hitters - 2026 Pitchers

Brayden Bates OF / RHP / Triton, NC / 2026 6'1"-167lbs, high leg lift with glove raise, long arm actions with whippy finish out front, commands zone, fastball has run to it, Slider spins at 2400+ with bite at the plate.  +FB: 80-84 2400+ +SL: 71-72 2400+

Will Connolly RHP / 2B / PRO5, NC / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 100 / POS: 30 5'9"-147lbs, tall posture into leg lift with slight glove tap, explosive finish out front at release. Can really spin the baseball, curveball has sweeper action at 2800+ rpms, fastball has ride with an average IVB of 16.1".   +FB: 81-83 T84.5 +CB: 67-70 2800+ +CH: 74-75

Jack Fields RHP / 2B / Leesville Road, NC / 2026 6'1"-182lbs, tall back leg with a high leg lift and full leg coil into a deep load into backside, explodes down the mound, fastballs up to 83.1mph. Effective curveball when down (2350+ rpms).  +FB: 80-83 +CB: 64-67 2350+

Peter Hoffman RHP / OF / Cardinal Gibbons, NC / 2026 6'0"-158lbs, Tall posture throughout delivery, kicks leg up into a clean hand break and out front release, Fastball has ride 21.3" max IVB and mixes in two breaking balls CB/SL with different shapes and speed. Spins slider better with late action at the plate.  +FB: 79-83 +CB: 69-72 2450+ +SL: 75 2700+

Patrick Hollifield SS / RHP / Swansboro, NC / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 171 / POS: 22 5'10"-175lbs, relaxed smooth delivery, stays stacked, slightly upright finish. Fastball plays down in the zone with depth/run, change up plays off of baseball well with same depth/run, slider is tight with downward action.  +FB: 80-83 T84.5 +SL: 68-74 +CH: 72-78

Gavin Jackson 1B / RHP / American Leadership Academy -Johnston, NC / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 150 / POS: 10 6'4"-216lbs strong frame with thick lower half, smooth leg lift and hand break, slight drift down the mound into loaded backside. Strike thrower, induces groundballs with fastball and tunnels split, curveball can be good when down in the zone.   +FB: 78-81 +CB: 64-70 +SP: 70-71

Camden Kima RHP / 2B / Wake Forest, NC / 2026 5'9"-162lbs, over the top arm slot, rythm in mechanics, repeats release point, plays slider off of baseball well to keep hitters off balance.  +FB: 73-77 +SL: 59-62

Koa Mikeal OF / LHP / Alexander Central, NC / 2026 6'1"-173lbs, strike thrower thats not afraid of contact, misses barrels with late movement on fastball and change up, both have run and some depth, manipulates Curveball to have more depth or side to side depending on hitter.  +FB: 69-77 +CB: 65-70 +CH: 68-69

Bo Moxley 1B / RHP / Forbush, NC / 2026 6'2"-226lb filled out frame, 3/4 arm slot producing run on Fastball and slight sweeper action on sliders. Change up barrels down arm side, tough pitch for lefties or righties.  FB: 81-85 T86.8 2350+ SL: 69-74 CH:79-80

Micah VanFossen LHP / 1B / Palisades, NC / 2026 6'2"-179lbs, average leg lift, drop and drive type delivery with a high arm slot throwing downhill. FB has jump to it, 24.5" Max IVB / 18.5" Avg IVB. Change up has run while slider gets good depth at the plate.  +FB: 79-81 T82.8 +SL: 71-73 +CH: 72-76