Prep Baseball Report

2019 HS Preview: East Lincoln


Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting

PROGRAM INFORMATION

 

HIGH SCHOOL NAME                                   East Lincoln High School
CLASSIFICATION                                          2A
CONFERENCE                                               South Fork
HEAD COACH                                                Chris Matile

 

LOOKING BACK AT 2018

 

RECORD IN 2018                                            10-13
2018 CONFERENCE RECORD                       6-8

 

PREVIEWING 2019

 

STARTERS RETURNING                                4
RETURNING PITCHERS                                 2

POTENTIAL EXPECTATIONS:
The Mustangs will be looking for the formula to play consistent solid baseball out of the gate this year.  There are questions on the mound and in the lineup.  Look for Coach Matile to work several different combinations throughout the year, working to maximize the talent on the roster.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
There is solid leadership and a core of talented players.  This group will be leaned on heavily on and off the field as the Mustangs continue to grow throughout the year.

AREAS TO IMPROVE:
Injuries have already affected the pitching staff as projected top arms Trenton Wood and Tyler Cox may be sidelined for 2019.  While this is a tough break it does present an opportunity for the next guy on the roster. Coach Matile will be looking to continue to develop the staff throughout the year.  A late run could come with development, as it did in 2018. 

 

PLAYERS TO WATCH



Graham Smiley

Class of 2022 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: East Lincoln
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.49
60-yard
(08/07/19)
1.90 - 2.03
Pop Time
(02/13/22)
84
INF Velo
(08/07/19)
87
C Velo
(02/13/22)
103
Exit Velo
(02/13/22)
3.83
H-1st
(02/13/22)
Position
Pop Time
1.9 - 2.03
C Velo
87
H-1st
3.83
Exit Velo
103
Position
60-yard
7.67
Pop Time
2.18 - 2.26
Exit Velo
97
Position
Pop Time
1.91 - 1.97
C Velo
83
Exit Velo
102
Position
60-yard
7.49
Pop Time
1.9 - 2.06
INF Velo
84
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
94
Position
Pop Time
1.98 - 2.01
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
93
Trackman - Hitting
102.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/13/22)
95.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/13/22)
233
Distance (avg)
(02/13/22)
384
Distance (max)
(02/13/22)
Hard Hit %
(02/13/22)
Barrel %
(02/13/22)
Sweet Spot %
(03/28/21)
Line Drive %
(03/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/13/22)
Ground Ball %
(02/13/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
95.5
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
384
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
93.1
Distance (avg)
195
Distance (max)
362
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
(02/13/22)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/13/22)
83.0
Bat Speed (max)
(02/13/22)
79.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/13/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/13/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/13/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/13/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/13/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.4
Hand Speed (avg)
23.9
Bat Speed (max)
83
Bat Speed (avg)
79.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
69.70
Edge Score
(02/13/22)
*Committed to North Carolina St



Josh Stephens

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: East Lincoln
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: 2021 On Deck O's
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
80
Max FB
(01/27/19)
78 - 80
FB
(01/27/19)
64 - 66
CB
(01/27/19)
69 - 71
CH
(01/27/19)
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 80
CB
64 - 66
CH
69 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
73 - 77
CB
61 - 62
CH
68 - 69
Position
7.42
60-yard
(09/11/19)
65
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
(01/27/19)
93
Exit Velo
(09/11/19)
4.42
H-1st
(06/26/20)




Allden Horne

Class of 2019 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: East Lincoln
    State: NC
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.89
60-yard
(08/06/18)
77
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
93
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
6.89
INF Velo
77
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
7.04
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
89
*Committed to Guilford College



Gabe Duncan

Class of 2019 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: East Lincoln
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: Dry Pond
  • Height:
    Weight: lbs
  • Bat/Throw:
*Committed to Rockinghham CC



Matthew McCowan II

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: East Lincoln
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: CBC 2021
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.92
60-yard
(06/23/20)
75
INF Velo
(06/23/20)
78
OF Velo
(06/23/20)
91
Exit Velo
(06/23/20)
Position
60-yard
6.92
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
91