editor: Austin Legg updated 2:54pm 05/22/2023
NLB NC Scout Day: Scout Notes
Jett Thomas ('24,NC) - 6'3 190lb two-way that showed well on both sides of the ball this weekend. Up to 88 on the mound, showed feel for spin, and landed it in the zone at a good rate. Quality rounds of BP in the box; connected with natural lift. Short 1H finish. Currently uncommitted.
Jett Thomas ('24,NC) • 6'3" 190lb 2-way and @BaseballWSColts product. T88 on the mound with a useable breaker. Good RDs with the connected bat; 1 of 2 guys to leave the yard. Another strong college follow from @nextlevelbbnc. #Uncommitted at this time. pic.twitter.com/00z8WCzOg9
— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) May 20, 2023
Jordan Dixon ('24,NC) - Physical LH bat that continues to trend up. Attended #TOPPS Black Bear last year in 2022; bat continues to produce 95+ EVs in the box. Elevates naturally. Currently uncommitted.
Jordan Dixon ('24,NC) • Slimmed up and more athletic since last time I've seen him. Still producing 95+ exits while keeping the ball off the ground. Quality #uncommitted bat. @nextlevelbbnc pic.twitter.com/0cBGOXrvPd
— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) May 20, 2023
Luke Knape ('23,NC) - Solid overall showing during the pro-style this weekend. Mature rounds of BP; taller setup and gets extended contact. Was in the zone with a two pitch mix on the mound as well. Southern Weselyan commit.
Luke Knape ('23,NC) • Great all around showing today. Tall setup into a slight drift through launch; HH LDs in all RDs. Also spinning FB/BB for strikes in the low 8s & 7s respectively. @SWUBaseball commit. @nextlevelbbnc pic.twitter.com/WBpWJUjnZJ
— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) May 20, 2023
Noah Cannon ('25,NC) - Projectable rising junior. Lean, athletic build. Arm gets to a solid high cock into foot plant; FB up to 88 with an above average breaker that he landed in the zone. Currently uncommitted; very good follow in the 2025 class.
Noah Cannon ('25,NC) • 6' 140lbs projects. Up to 88 w/a sure fire breaker; feel for CH is there. Strong follow w/added strength/mass. @nextlevelbbnc pic.twitter.com/4Tt9RIRuDc
— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) May 20, 2023
Owen Cannon ('25,NC) - Twin brother of Noah, very similar delivery, a bit more tempo after gather. FB up to 87 while also showing feel for spin. More velo on the way. Uncommitted at this time.
Owen Cannon ('25,NC) • 6' 140lbs. FB T87 with a mid 7s BB. Look for velo ticks in the near future. @nextlevelbbnc pic.twitter.com/jql8IWALqF
— Austin Legg (@realaustinlegg) May 20, 2023
