Preseason All-State Central: Superlatives (Position Players)
February 19, 2024
The Preseason All-State events in North Carolina have quickly become the top winter events for the top players in the state to attend. This year there are 3 Preseason All-State events with the East and West happening on February 3rd and 4th. The Preseason All-State Central is scheduled for February 10th. These three events will see over 250 of North Carolina's top players, as they are ready to post numbers and go through a workout in preparation for the spring season. Prep Baseball scouts were on hand to run the event verify stats, and evaluate the players involved.
The Preseason All-State has made Diamond Xtreme in Kernersville, NC its home for the Central event for 5 years. Diamond Xtreme is a tremendous facility that offers a spacious workout facility, featuring a 3/4 size infield setting that allows for full catcher pop times and for infielders to field true ground balls. During BP, Prep Baseball splits the big cage in half, allowing hitters to see the ball fly, while working through the BP session in a very efficient fashion.
The Preseason All-State Central featured over 70 of North Carolina's top talent. Players came from the beach, the Triangle, the Triad, and the Charlotte area. Below we take a data dive into the results of the workout.
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By The Numbers
+ 2 Players posted exit velocities in BP of 100mph or greater
+ 30 hitters recorded an exit velocity of 90mph or higher
+ 34 hitters had a BLAST bat speed of 70mph of higher
+ 21 players ran a 4.00 or faster 30yd
+ 7 players hit 18mph while being tested
+ 22 players had a vertical jump test at 28in or higher
+ 9 pitchers had a fastball at 88mph or higher
+ 17 arms touched 84 or better with their fastball
+ 6 pitchers had their fastball spin recorded higher than 2400rpm
+ 8 pitchers had their breaking ball spin at 2400rpm or higher
+ 9 catchers recorded a pop time of 2.05 or better
+ 6 outfielders had arm strength at 85mph or better
+ 9 infielders tested with arm strength across the infield at 84mph or higher
PRESEASON ALL-STATE CENTRAL: SUPERLATIVES (POSITION PLAYERS)
BEST ATHLETE
- Ryker Butcher, C, DH Conley HS, 2025
- Davis Phillips, C, The Burlington School, 2025
- Evan Lecnar, 2B, East Forsyth HS, 2024
- Jacob Cesarz, SS, Cary Christian, 2026
- Adrian Gonzalez, SS, Apex HS, 2025
TOP BATSPEED
- Gavin Gibson, 1B, South Point HS, 2025
- Davis Phillips, C, The Burlington School, 2025
- Adrian Gonzalez, SS, Apex HS, 2025
- Christian Xavier Romine, 3B, Union Pines HS, 2027
- Maximus Wearing, 1B, Palisades HS, 2026
BEST BARREL FEEL
- Zeb Swangim, 3B, TC Roberson, 2025
- Hudson Tuttle, C, Reagan HS, 2027
- Ryker Butcher, C, DH Conley HS, 2025
- Maxiumus Wearing, 1B, Palisades HS, 2026
- Alex Hoffman, C, Charlotte Catholic, 2026
BEST POWER
- Adrian Gonzalez, SS, Apex HS, 2025
- Colton Haire, OF, Pro5 Academy, 2026
- Tanner Ferguson, SS, Pro5 Academy, 2025
- Alex Hoffman, C, Charlotte Catholic, 2026
- Maximus Wearing, 1B, Palisades HS, 2026
TOP HITTER
- Maxiumus Wearing, 1B, Palisades HS, 2026
- Colton Haire, OF, Pro5 Academy, 2026
- Seth Tickel, 3B, Rocky Mount Academy, 2025
- Chase Kiker, 2B, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2026
- Alex Hoffman, C, Charlotte Catholic HS, 2026
FASTEST RUNNER
- Jacob Cesarz, SS, Cary Christian, 2026
- Evan Lecnar, 2B, East Forsyth HS, 2024
- Adrian Gonzalez, SS, Apex HS, 2025
- Chrisitan Gentrup, 2B, Northwest Guilford HS, 2026
- Andru Hall, SS, West Stokes HS, 2025
BEST POSITIONAL ARM
- Chase Kiker, SS, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2026
- Ryker Butcher, C, DH Conley HS, 2025
- Alex Hoffman, C, DH Conley HS, 2026
- Jett Parsley, C, Middle Creek HS, 2025
- Tanner Berry, OF, Ashley HS, 2025
TOP HAND STRENGTH
- Maximus Wearing, 1B, Palisades HS, 2026
- Eben Greene, OF, East Forsyth HS, 2025
- Christian Gentrup, 2B, Northwest Guilford HS, 2026
- Davis Phillips, C, The Burlington School, 2025
- Adrian Gonzalez, SS, Apex HS, 2025