Josh Parnell LHP (’26,NC)
Josh Parnell, a 2026 LHP from NC, projects well with a strong frame at 6’2, 240lb. In Parnell’s first game back from TJ, he went 2 innings and punching out 6 guys. FB got up to 89 with 21 in of HB and a 5’1” release height. Pairs it with a SL and CH combo with the SL T79, 19HB, and the CH at 80 with 862 rpm. Impressive uncommitted LHP to follow.
Josh Parnell (‘26,NC) • The LHP for @ECA_Bobcats punched out the first 6 batters he faced. In his first start back from TJ his FB T89 w/21in HB and a 5’1” release height. Mixed a SL at 79 w/ 19HB and a CH at 80 w/ 862rpm. #uncommitted #TNXLInvite pic.twitter.com/eDc9yidJCP
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) February 2, 2025
CJ Whitaker C (’26,NC)
CJ, a 2026 C from NC, possesses a lanky frame at 6’3 185lb. Good arm behind the plate, throwing out 3 runners in the semifinal game. At the plate, he battled with 2 strikes and drove in the game-tying run. Projectable player and a good uncommitted follow.
CJ Whitaker (‘26,NC) • Continues to show off his arm by throwing out another runner attempting to steal 2nd. #uncommitted #TNXLInvite pic.twitter.com/kNxfTO23Zv
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) February 2, 2025
Connor Radford RHP (‘26,NC)
A RHP for the ECA Bobcats had a good outing in the semifinals. Worked a 2 pitch mix of a 88FB with 2000rpm and a 77SL w/2300rpm, 10in HB. Commanding both sides of the plate and created weak contact from batters. The 2026 prospect is still uncommitted and has a bright future as he develops.
Jordan Wright 3B (’25,NC)
Jordan Wright, a Fayetteville Tech commit, showed present power to the pull side in today’s championship game hitting a no-doubt grand slam to LF that went 350ft, with an EV of 98.5 and LA of 30.8 degrees. He followed that up with another hit to deep LCF that came off the bat at 94mph with a LA of 30.4 degrees. A short swing and good bat to ball skills allows him catch up to a good FB and hit to all fields.
Jordan Wright (‘25,NC) • @FAYTECHCC commit keeps his hands inside and turns the barrel on this FB up in the zone for a grand slam, w/ an EV of 98.5, 30.8LA ,to extend the @ECA_Bobcats lead in the championship game. #TNXLInvite pic.twitter.com/JA8KLy2bGf
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) February 2, 2025
Sam Lopez RHP (‘27,NC)
Sam Lopez had an important role in the Bobcats winning both the semis and finals of the TNXL invitational. Lopez secured the save in the semi-finals using his 82FB w/ 11.9in IVB and 72 CB w/ 14 in IVB. Commanding his FB to both sides of the plate and utilizing the CB to induce swings and misses. Lopez started the final game and struck out 2 in the 1st inning. His entire pitch mix included a 82FB, 72SL w/ 12.6in HB, 77CH w/ 1420rpm, and 72CB. Sam sits at 5’11 170lb and the uncommitted prospect presents an optimistic future.
Sam Lopez (‘27,NC) • Sam mixes in a 82FB w/ 11.9in IVB, 73SL w/ 12.6in HB, 77CH, and a 72CB w/ 14 IVB. Lopez gets ahead in counts and attacks hitters. #TNXIInvite #uncommitted @ECA_Bobcats pic.twitter.com/P46JpQ15Td
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) February 2, 2025
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