 Tri-State Arsenal vs. Dirtbags
IMPACT's Justin Easter was in the house Saturday for summer baseball action at Wake Forest University. Four different Dirtbags took the mound in the contest while the Dirtbags were led at the plate by Wil Myers (left), Bryan Bass and Chaz Frank in a 10-5 victory. [more...] |
Ethan Ogburn to Wolfpack!
SW Guilford 2009 righty committed to NC State. |
Hunter Ridge to Seahawks!
SW Randolph 2009 committed to UNC-Wilmington. |
Michael Bass to Seahawks!
Fairmont 2009 committed to UNC-Wilmington. |
"IMPACT GAMES" Showcase
Elon University - August 5-6, 2008
IMPACT's top showcase of the year! An invite only event featuring the top prospects in the Region. New location and date has been announced. [more...] |
IMPACT Team Tournament
July 4-6 at Wake Forest University
Event teams, schedule, etc. now posted. [more...]
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IMPACT Team Tournament
July 5-6 at UNC-Charlotte
Event teams, schedule, etc. now posted. [more...] |
 Partin's Draft Picks!
After numerous requests, IMPACT's Andy Partin shares who he thinks the first ten high school draft picks will be from North Carolina. You think McMichael high school's Alan Webster (left) is on the list? [more...] |
 Tyler Hanover Named
2008 Player of the Year!
Impact Baseball has named extra-deluxe right-handed hitting phenom Tyler Hanover as 2008 IMPACT BASEBALL Player of the Year. [more...] |
 Jason McEachern Named
2008 Pitcher of the Year!
Impact Baseball has named power right-hander Jason McEachern as 2008 IMPACT BASEBALL Pitcher of the Year. [more...] |
South Lenoir vs. First Flight
Soon after being nominated for "IMPACT Scout of the Year", IMPACT's Eric Leary took the trip to Deep Run, North Carolina to watch this third round match-up. Leary who is often mistaken for another member of the IMPACT-scout team, was on point with his game coverage. [more...] |
 Forsyth Country Day
vs. Charlotte Christian
IMPACT's Justin Easter breaks down the game and the top prospects from this semi-final game between Forsyth Country Day School and Charlotte Christian. Chris Munnelly (left) and Luke Bard, two of the top 2009 hurlers in North Carolina duked it out. [more...] |
 H.P. Wesleyan Christian
vs. Charlotte Country Day
IMPACT's Justin Easter was on hand in Cary, North Carolina for the NCISAA semi-final action Friday. This game featured a few of the state's top junior and senior prospects including Wil Myers, Tyler Hickernell (left) and Michael Dimock. [more...] |
Gates County vs. Williamston
IMPACT's Billy Cannon was on the road again to cover the 3rd Round play-off contest between Gates County and Hank Tice's Williamston Tigers on Friday. [more...] |
First Flight vs. Croatan
IMPACT's northeastern North Carolina cross-checker Billy Cannon was in to see top ranked First Flight in action against a talented 2009 left-hander from Croatan. [more...] |
McMichael vs. Graham
IMPACT's Andy Partin discovered perhaps the best unsigned senior "hidden jewel" in the last 7 years on Tuesday night. The right-hander (left) was throwing 89-92 mph FUZZ with a snap-dragon! 2009 right-hander Joe Hughes who has committed to East Carolina was on the mound and Graham's 2010 phenom catcher Matt Roberts was in the house. [more...] |
Jacksonville vs. South Central
IMPACT southeastern NC cross-checker Eric Leary made his presence felt at Jacksonville high school Friday as he bared down and provides subscribers with some southeastern NC-flavor in this informative breakdown. Several prospects made impressions on the cross-checker. [more...] |
Perquimans vs. North Edgecombe
IMPACT's northeastern North Carolina cross-checker Billy Cannon was in the house Friday night for first round playoff action. Cannon breaks down a few highlights from the contest and looks back at a few of the "Graveyard" legends. [more...] |
 IMPACT Top 50 Seniors
2008 North Carolina Prospects
IMPACT has updated and released the new 2008 North Carolina prep prospect Top 50 rankings. Several players have been shuffled and quite a few new names have landed on the list for the first time. Fuquay's Cameron Conner (left) made a jump up in the rankings. [more...] |
 Mount Tabor vs. North Forsyth
IMPACT's Andy Partin was in the house to see a very talented Mount Tabor club and 2009 standout right-hander Parker Thomas (left). The 6'-5" 225 pounder touched 90 mph in the first inning and diced up the North Forsyth club in 1 hour and 28 minutes. Senior Sam Rodgman hit 3 tanks in the contest as well. [more...] |
IMPACT I.D. Camp
North Davidson HS - April 20th
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the top prospects and performers from the camp. [more...] |
IMPACT I.D. Camp
Richlands HS - April 19th
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the top prospects and performers from the camp. [more...] |
Pinecrest vs. Hopewell
IMPACT's Larry Smith was at Ashley high school last week to cover the championship of the Spring Break Tournament in Carolina Beach between Hopewell high school and Pinecrest high school. [more...] |
 Asheville vs. N. Buncombe
IMPACT's Andy Partin climbed the mountain on Friday to watch skipper Bill Hillier's Asheville high school club play host to a physical North Buncombe high school squad. Asheville's William Head (left) and North's Cody Geyer were on hand. Top story may have to go to Coach Hillier's playing surface! [more...] |
 Holly Springs vs. "SSS"
IMPACT's Andy Partin landed at Holly Springs high school last Tuesday to catch a gimplse at 2010 standout southpaw Tate Parrish (left) from Smithfield-Selma Senior high school in action. The left-hander impressed with bat as well as on the bump. [more...] |
 CB Aycock vs. Fike
IMPACT's Britt Johnson makes his "IMPACT Debut" with his coverage of this highly anticipated 3-A match-up. Several prospects were on hand in this contest including ECU signee Zack Wright, 2010 standout Connor Narron, Fike right-hander Bentley Massey (left) and many more. [more...] |
 Beach Diamond Invit'l
IMPACT's Larry Smith was at West Brunswick high school for the Beach Diamond Invite Tournament. Smith took in a few games from the event and provides prospect highlights and game coverage. North Davidson high school with senior standout Tyler Hanover (left) went on to win the event. [more...] |
Currituck vs. First Flight
IMPACT's northeastern North Carolina cross-checker Billy Cannon was on hand at Currituck high school to take in a contest between two highly rated clubs. First Flight's Ben Franceschi was the hero in this barn-burner, as his led his club to a 5-4 victory. [more...] |
Hopewell vs. North Mecklenburg
With a heated, cross-town rivalry, IMPACT's Andy Partin took the trip to Huntersville, NC to see the Titans host 2009 right-hander Sean Pope and his North Mecklenburg club. Pope dominated from the mound and North "Meck" showcased one of the best defensive infields in North Carolina. [more...] |
 Providence vs. Myers Park
Back on Tuesday IMPACT's Andy Partin ran in to 2009 phenom Richie Shaffer and his Providence crew as they played host to the Myers Park Mustangs. Mr. Shaffer was very impressive in every aspect and Appalachian State University signee Will Helms tamed the Mustangs for seven innings. [more...] |
 Graham vs. W. Alamance
Matt Roberts (left) and his Graham Red Devils topped Zach MacAneney and the Warrios of Western Alamance high school on Monday to take the crown at the Graham Boosters Club Tournament. IMPACT's Andy Partin braved the snow and rain to bring our subscribers top prospect coverage. [more...] |
 N. "Meck" vs. Piedmont
IMPACT's Andy Partin took the joureny south down I-85 to Kannapolis Saturday to take in a start by '09 standout right-hander Sean Pope (left). The 6'-1" 205 pounder produced a few 91 mph heaters in the contest. Pope's North Mecklenburg club is a very talented squad and looks tough to beat. [more...] |
 Wesleyan vs. Cave Spring
2009 right-handed sluggers Wil Myers (left) and Tyler Hickernell of Weseyan Christian Academy went back-to-back in the first inning on Friday night at Ernie Shore Field. IMPACT's Andy Partin was on hand in Winston-Salem at the home of the Warthogs. Wake Forest University signee Michael Dimock was on the mound and dealt! [more...] |
 Ragsdale vs. Randleman
With 2009 standout right-hander Nick McBride (left) on the mound, the Ragsdale Tigers were able to hold off visiting rival Randleman high school back on Thursday. The 6'-4" 175 lbs McBride pumped a few 89 mph fastballs in his four-plus innings of work. IMPACT's Andy Partin was there for coverage. [more...] |
 SW Randolph vs. SE Guilford
IMPACT's Justin Easter was on hand Thursday at Southwest Randolph high school to take in the action as they played host to a very talented Southeast Guilford high school squad. Southeast seniors Austin Moyer and Cameron Cockman (left) were on display and impressed! [more...] |
 Chapel Hill vs. N. Durham
2009 superstar Bryan Bass (left) and his Knights of Northern Durham high school marched into Chapel Hill high school on Tuesday for a PAC-6 conference match-up. IMPACT's Andy Partin was in the house to cover the prospects on hand while Mr. Bass showed why his name may fall off the recruiting board shortly. [more...] |
 Potomac (VA) vs. St. Johns (DC)
IMPACT correspondent Jeff Petty was on hand at Potomac high school in Dumfries, Virginia Saturday to see them play host to nationally ranked Saint Johns. Aflac All American Scott Silverstein was on the bump while LJ Hoes and Matt Mack (left) provided the offensive punch for the Cadets. Potomac featured an interesting unsigned senior right-hander as well. [more...] |
 Myers Park vs. Weddington
After a quick stop by Concord Mills Mall on Tuesday, IMPACT's Andy Partin darted down to the home of Head Coach Bobby Simmons' Mustangs of Myers park high school. The "Stangs" played host to a very talented Tyler Pilkington and Weddington club. Left-handed masher Chris Overman (left) was on display after twirling a 1-hit shutout on Monday. [more...] |
Are You a Good Baseball Parent?
High school baseball parents can gain good and bad reputations and can sometimes carry a stigma throughout their child's career. IMPACT's Chris Maness goes in depth in several catagories that make-up a good baseball parent. [more...] |
Dispelling Little League Myths
IMPACT's Eric Leary is back in town! The always entertaining Eric Leary breaks down the "Dispelling Little League Myths" in this humorous and informative article. Sure to ruffle a few feathers with this piece! [more...] |
 Rockingham Co. vs. Morehead
IMPACT's Andy Partin has been on a trail this spring tracking down the top prospects in North Carolina and he landed at Rockingham County high school on Thursday to take in a start by one of the top right-handed chuckers in the state: Bryan Mitchell (left). The 2009 standout was so good he even shattered an aluminum bat in the game! [more...] |
North Davidson vs. Central Davidson
 North Davidson welcomed cross-town rival Central Davidson to town on Wednesday night for a showdown. IMPACT's Andy Partin made the trip and bared the sub-par temperatures to bring subscribers coverage of the top ranked 4-A team in North Carolina. Louisiana State University signee Tyler Hanover (left) went "Jimmy-Jack" in the game. [more...] |
 BEST TOOLS in 2008
North Carolina Prospects
The big word in the scouting world is "Tools." Like we do every season, we have broken down who has the best tools in the 2008 graduate class from North Carolina. Louisiana State University signee Tyler Hanover (left) appears in several catagories. [more...] |
 Forsyth Co. Day vs. Reynolds
IMPACT's Andy Partin was there! The Furies started junior standout right-hander Chris Munnelly (left) who has already made a verbal commitment to the Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina. The stylish hurler was up to 90 mph in the contest. Unsigned senior Michael DeLuca made a good impression as did Golden Demon southpaw Charles Anthony. [more...] |
 West Craven vs. Fike
IMPACT Invitational
The always entertaining IMPACT southeastern NC cross-checker Eric Leary (left) posted up at Field 4 at the USA Complex to cover two outstanding games. Leary breaks down highlights from the game including 2008 draft prospect Shawn Armstrong. [more...] |
First Flight vs. North Pitt
IMPACT Invitational, March 1st
IMPACT's Eric Leary continues his coverage at Field 4 at the 3rd Annual IMPACT Invite. Top-ranked First Flight flexed their muscles in this contest as they topped Coach Ryan Meadows North Pitt club. [more...] |
 DH Conley vs. Northern Nash
IMPACT Invitational, March 1st
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the highlights in the only game of the day the featured "walk-off" praise! Northern Nash started arguably the top junior hurler in the state in Tyler Joyner (left). The Vikings would counter with two freshman in the match-up. [more...] |
 Ragsdale vs. Rocky Mount
IMPACT Invitational, March 1st
IMPACT scout-staff covered the much anticipated contest between Rocky Mount and Ragsdale. Several prospects on hand including sophomore standouts DeSean Anderson and Ben Fultz as well as juniors Brian Goodwin (left) and Ben Fish who went big-fly in the game. [more...] |
 Whiteville vs. South Granville
IMPACT Invitational, March 1st
IMPACT's Justin Easter covered the 2:00 PM contest between Whiteville high school and South Granville high school. NCSU signee Pratt Maynard (left) punched out 17 in his outing as he was matched up with ECU signee Michael Wright. [more...] |
 JH Rose vs. South Granville
IMPACT Invitational, March 1st
IMPACT's Justin Easter covered the 11:00 AM contest between JH Rose high school and South Granville high school. Rampant right-hander Paul McIntosh (left) carried a no-hitter in to the 5th inning. [more...]
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Rocky Mount vs. JH Rose
IMPACT's Andy Partin was in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Monday to watch a battle of mythological beasts with the "Gryphons" of Rocky Mount and the "Rampants" of JH Rose. Rocky Mount junior centerfielder Brian Goodwin was on point in the contest as was right-hander Jim Leggett. [more...] |
 Ragsdale vs. Mount Tabor
IMPACT's Justin Easter battled the cold weather conditions for an extra innings affair between 3-A Ragsdale and 4-A Mount Tabor high school. Several prospects were on hand including 2010 standout DeSean Anderson (left) of Ragsdale high school. [more...] |
 Glenn vs. West Forsyth
IMPACT's Andy Partin loaded up and headed to Kernersville, North Carolina to catch the first scrimmage of the day between the Bobcats and the West Forysth Titans. Skipper Randy Pope started 2009 graduate southpaw Tyler Coyle (left) in the contest. [more...] |
 Top 20 Unsigned Seniors
North Carolina Prospects
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the Top 20 Unsigned Seniors in the Tar Heel state. The list features highly ranked 2008 right-hander Jim Leggett (left) from Rocky Mount high school. The hurler features impeccable command of the strike zone with feel for a 3-pitch repertoire. [more...] |
 "Partin's Picks"
The Prep Preview
IMPACT's Andy Partin makes his predictions on how all four classifications will finish in the East and West and who will win it all. Partin also picks his "sleepers" in the East and West. South Granville staff ace Pratt Maynard is pictured. [more...]
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 Wakefield vs. Riverside
IMPACT's Andy Partin was in Raleigh, North Carolina on Wednesday to see Wakefield high school play host to the 9th ranked 4-A Riverside. The Pirates club features one of the top sophomore prospects in North Carolina in D.J. Thomas (left). Several other prospects were on hand. [more...] |
 Davie, Watauga, S. Mecklenburg
IMPACT's Andy Partin was on hand at Rich Park in Mocksville, North Carolina Saturday to cover three 4-A clubs: Davie County, Watauga and South Mecklenburg. Sabres junior standout Joe Shealy (left) went big-fly and showed 85 mph arm strength. [more...] |
IMPACT I.D. Camp
East Chapel Hill HS - FEB 3rd
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the top prospects and performers from the camp. [more...] |
IMPACT I.D. Camp
Hopewell HS - FEB 2nd
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the top prospects and performers from the camp. [more...] |
 IMPACT P-C Showcase Results
JAN. 26th at Lenoir-Rhyne College
Over 40 college coaches and professional scouts were on hand Saturday, January 26th in Hickory, North Carolina on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne College for the 6th Annual Impact Baseball Pitcher-Catcher Showcase to evaluate the talent assembled by the IMPACT crew. Top bolts belong to Zac Fuesser, pictured (SR., LHP, York HS, SC) and Cullen Park (SR., RHP, East Rutherford HS, NC) who both touched 93 mph. [more...] |
IMPACT I.D. Camp
East Chapel Hill HS - December 1st
IMPACT's Andy Partin breaks down the top prospects and performers from the camp. [more...] |
 IMPACT BASEBALL's
"FUTURES GAME"
2008's Win 10-7 Over 2009's
* Box Score
Cam Cockman (left) and the seniors flexed their muscles in the IMPACT "Futures Game" and out-matched the 2009 graduates 10-7. IMPACT's Justin Easter was on hand and breaks down some of the players and highlights from the event. [more...]
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