Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Superlatives
August 22, 2024
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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.