Quick Hitters: Raleigh Rising Stars ID Pitchers
June 8, 2022
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On Wednesday June 1st PBR of North Carolina hosted trials for Team Carolina at DPC in Clayton, NC. The Team Carolina Trials leads to identifying prospects for some of the summer’s biggest invite only events like NC/SC Border Battle, PBR Southeast Senior Games, Top Prospect Games, and the PBR Future Games. The event featured players from the 2023-2027 grad classes.
The Day began with players running a laser timed 60 along with having jumping metrics recorded by Swift Technology. Position Players then took batting practice on the field with Trackman recording ball flight data. After BP, catchers, infielders and outfielders went through a defensive evaluation. The day concluded with pitchers throwing a controlled bullpen with Trackman collecting ball flight data.
Below we begin our breakdown of the players in attendance looking at the top performers in different categories. Look for more statistics and information to follow in the coming days.
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QUICK HITTERS
Carter Huffman, SS/RHP, New Bern HS, 2026
Athletic frame that will add strength. Stands 5-foot-8, 150 pounds. Some effort in the delivery with uphill tilt out of balance. Over-the-top slot, reaching and extending out of the glove. Strike thrower. Fastball up to 75, 2125rpm. Good ride through the zone. Breaking ball still maturing.
Michael Woodard, LHP/1B, New Bern HS, 2026
Long and lanky at 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. Plunge out of the glove with a long arm action to a high-¾ slot. Solid arm speed for the age. Some effort. Fastball at 73, 1983rpm. Showed some feel for a change-up out of the same window as the fastball.
Tanner Pope, LHP/1B, Garner HS, 2026
6-foot, 175 pounds. Worked down hill with the fastball, ranging 78-80. Solid feel for the fastball, showing some feel for each side of the plate. Short arm action. High-¾ slot. Advanced arm speed for the age. Breaking ball still maturing with 2/8 tilt at 63-66.
Harrison Schmidt, RHP/3B, Corinth Holders HS, 2026
Physical at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. Still maturing. Long, loose arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Excellent arm speed. Fastball ranged 77-79, spinning at 2162rpm. Downer breaking ball at 63-66 had sharp tilt.
Trenton Parks, SS/RHP, Pinecrest HS, 2027
Thin and still maturing at 5-foot-9, 122 pounds. Fastball up to 71. Excellent feel with an ability to move the baseball at a young age. Stuff is still maturing but he is setup with a clean, athletic arm working to an over-the-top slot.