North Carolina Open - Top Performers Day2

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Jackson Shiplett  (‘27, SC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0 170lb

Shows a high, deliberate leg lift that helps him stay gathered and balanced throughout his delivery. Works from a clean ¾  arm slot w/ a smooth, repeatable arm path that allows him to consistently get out front and work downhill w/ intent. Generates solid angle and extension toward the plate, making his FB play up in the zone. Spins the breaking ball w/ confidence, flashing sharp, late movement and the ability to land it for strikes or use it as a chase pitch. Shows polished mechanics with room to further develop velocity and pitch refinement as he continues to mature.

FB: 84 mph /  1900+ rpm

SL: 75 mph / 2025 rpm

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Stephen Kitz (‘27, NC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’2 185lb

Operates from a full windup w/ smooth, effortless arm action that flows naturally through his delivery. Possesses a long, lanky frame with plenty of physical projection and room to add strength as he matures. Shows good rhythm and body control, allowing him to repeat his mechanics and consistently work both sides of the plate w/ intent. Utilizes his length well to create extension toward the hitter, helping his pitches play up with late life. Demonstrates advanced feel for command at an early stage, attacking the zone w/ confidence and showing the potential to develop into a well-rounded arm.

FB: 81 mph / 2015 rpm 

SL: 70 mph / 2561 rpm 

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Kaiden Harris (‘27, NC) • OF/1B/LHP • Uncommitted • 5’11 170lb

Lean, athletic CF w/ room to add strength, showing solid body control and fluid movements at the plate. Utilizes a medium leg kick to create rhythm and generate momentum, loading into his backside efficiently. Features an upward bat path that allows him to get the ball in the air with carry, demonstrating the ability to drive pitches to the deep parts of the field. On this swing, he does an excellent job of adjusting to the pitch location, relying on his quick hands and bat path to stay through the ball and drive it to deep CF for a stand-up 2B. Shows a developing power profile w/ gap-to-gap potential and a mature ability to stay on plane and cover multiple zones.

EV: 88.6 mph 

LA: 28 º

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Gavin Mosler (‘27, NC) • 3B • Uncommitted • 6’2 170lb

Lean, athletic LHH outfielder w/ a slightly open stance, and relaxed setup in the box. Utilizes a high leg kick and short, controlled stride to create rhythm while maintaining balance throughout the swing. Shows good lower-half engagement, coiling into his back hip and syncing his weight transfer with a naturally lofty bat path. Stays on time and catches this pitch out front, driving it with authority for a hard-hit 3B to the pull side for 2 rbis. Displays advanced body control and the ability to generate lift without sacrificing bat speed or barrel accuracy.

EV: 90 mph 

LA: 21.8º

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Ryan Cunnyngham (‘27, SC)  3B/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’2 195lb

Delivers from a H 3/4 arm slot with a clean, repeatable motion, allowing him to consistently work downhill and create natural tilt on his pitches. Shows advanced command of his FB, confidently locating to both the top and bottom of the strike zone, and challenging hitters in all quadrants. At 6’2” and 195 lbs, he already possesses a solid, athletic frame with the potential to continue filling out and adding strength, which should translate to increased velocity as he develops. His efficient mechanics and ability to stay on time suggest long-term durability and the potential for significant growth on the mound. Displays a composed presence and a solid foundation to build upon.

FB: 87 mph / 2526 rpm / 20.5’ IVB / 6.3’ HB / Carry

SL: 73 mph / 2148 rpm 

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Liam Hoffman (‘29, NC) • C • 5’7’ 147lb 

RHH C w/ impressive power for his age. Multiple EVs above 85 including this RBI 2B. Power plays to all parts of the field. Wide stance using a high leg kick to coil into his back side. Handsy hitter who trusts his swing to pepper loud contact to all fields. Athletic player w/ even more power potential as he matures.

RBI 2B: 86 mph

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Juan Hernandez (‘29, NC) • C • 5’9’ 160lb 

Handsy C showcasing pull side power w/ an RBI 2B to LCF. Uses toe tap load from wide stance to generate power from his lean frame. was a field general behind the plate throughout the game. Displayed solid weight transfer to his front side while trusting his hands at the plate. Athletic player w/ more power in the tank as he fills out his frame.

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Henry Dement (‘28, NC) • RHP • 5’10 136lb

Lanky RHP w/ two pitch mix, SNK/SWP working E/W. Stuff plays horizontally w/ both offerings moving at least 24” HB to either direction. Attacked from a low ¾ slot w/ a long arm strike. Displayed ability to land SWP for strike and create chase. SNK created lots of weak ground balls. Dement has a truly shapes in his SNK/SWP combo. The velo should continue to shoot up as he fills out his frame and matures. A name that will be very interesting to watch develop over the next few years.

SNK- 75 mph / 1822 rpm / -3.9” IVB / 24.1” HB 

SWP- 62 mph / 1833 rpm / -1.1” IVB / -24.8” HB

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Hank Fitzgerald (‘28, NC) • RHP • 6’ 155lb 

Lanky RHP showcasing a powerful three pitch mix. FB w/ life throughout the zone creating consistent swing & miss. Ability to land short SL for a strike leaving hitters off balance. Flashed a CH to LHH as a means to change eye level. Low 3/4 arm slot w/ a violent arm action as he works far down the mound.

FB- 83 mph  / 2287 rpm / 19.1” IVB / 14.4” HB / Carry

SL- 71 mph / 2230 rpm / 1.8” IVB / -6.4” HB

CH- 76 mph / 1649 rpm / 2.4” IVB / 17.8” HB / Depth & Fade

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LJ Williams (‘27,NC) • CF • Uncommitted • 6’ 190lb

Starts open with an upright stance and utilizes a low leg lift to generate rhythm. Projectable frame at 6’ 190lb with present strength and more power potential still untapped. Unleashes a violent swing to get out front and punish this pitch pull side for a bases-clearing 3RBI LD 2B. Produces consistent barrels and is an intimidating presence at the plate.

EV- 100

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Finley Harker (‘28,NC) • 3B/RHP • 6’1 215lb

Physical presence in the box at 6’1 215lb. Creates rhythm with a confident setup, using a low leg lift and an uphill bat path. Shows the ability to barrel balls anywhere in the zone and drive them to all fields. Shows strength through contact and ability to handle pitches down. Projectability with power upside.

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Gavin Heaberlin (‘26,NC) • OF/RHP •  Uncommitted • 6’5 170lb

Lanky, high-waisted build at 6’5 170lb with significant room to add strength. Projectable frame suggests more power to come as he continues to physically mature. Moves well for his size with coordination that hints at long-term athletic upside. Hits from an upright stance with a low leg lift to stay balanced. Shows advanced approach with two strikes—gets the barrel out front and drives this pitch down the 3B line for an RBI line drive 2B. Physical tools and present bat-to-ball skills make him a good follow.

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Ben Pickard (‘26,NC) • C/1B • Uncommitted • 6’2 250lb

Strong, physical build at 6’2 250lb with a powerful lower half. Coils into the rear hip with a controlled low leg lift, showing the ability to generate torque. Employs an ambush approach at the plate—ready to attack early in the count. Gets the bat head out front and barrels up this fastball pull side for a loud line drive 1B. Present strength stands out, with clear power potential when he gets extended.

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 Jacob Martin (‘27,NC) • 1B/C • Uncommitted • 5’10 215lb

Athletic setup with an open front side, creating natural separation. Coils into the back leg with a controlled low leg lift to stay balanced and on time. Shows quick hands and a slightly uphill bat path, allowing him to catch this FB out front and drive it pull side for an RBI line drive 2B. Confident, aggressive swing with flashes of gap-to-gap power and ability to impact the ball out front.

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