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Jun 24, 2026 at 04:58 PM ET
Velocity/Pitch Data for our Transfer/JUCO Pitchers...
At the request of @Vawter Tech, below is a look at what I could find for our Transfer/JUCO pitchers in terms of self-reported velocity/pitch data. I plan to do a deeper dive on the stats of our Transfer pitchers in the near future, but the information below should give some insight into the incoming pitchers. Aiden VanDeHatert (LHP) from Dallas Baptist • FB: 91-94 T95 (Sinker) • CH: 86-88 • SL: 81-84 • Chris Torres (LHP) from USC Upstate • FB: 91-93 T95 • CH: 83-85 (1400 rpm) • SL: 78-82 (2800 rpm) • CT: 85-88 • Mike Staiano (LHP) from Elon • FB: 88-91 T92 • CT: 83-85 • CH: 80-82 • CB: 74-76 • Nate Bennett (RHP) from Niagara • FB: 90-93 T95 (AVG IVB 22”) • SL: 79-83 • SPL: 75-77 • https://x.com/natebennett126/status/2061570148671070213 Daniel Powell (RHP) from Kennesaw State • Couldn’t find recent velocity/pitch data, although in the following link from March 2025, it had some pitch data at that time…FB: 88-90 T91, CB: 75-77, CH: 79-82; tumble, adv feel, S/M at will, ability to land R/R for whiffs. • https://x.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/1903644634401644966 Drake Purvis (LHP) from Gaston College • Note: The following is from September 2025 • FB: 88-92 • CB: 76-78 • SL: 80-85 • SPL: 80-83 • CH: 82-85 • https://x.com/DrakePurvis1/status/1973023402266132896 Talan McConnell (RHP) from Gaston College • Couldn’t find good velocity/pitch data for him but in the following link from November 2025, it shows he topped out at 97mph with his fastball. • https://x.com/GCRhinosBSB/status/1986886928705192175

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chagerma
1mo
Are we excited about any of these guys? The schools don't scream it.
Nortazhokie Nortazhokie
1mo
I see 4 lefties on that list. I'm glad to see that. We need some good
southpaw pitchers.
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VTScoop
1mo
Carolina had five everyday starters that came from the portal on this
year's National Runner up team....The schools that those 5 starters came from: Georgia State, George Mason, North Dakota State, Iowa Central CC, and Stony Brook. Fortunately, in baseball, the schools aren't necessarily indicative of success from an individual standpoint. Many other successful programs take kids from the same type of schools. Hopefully many will contribute at a high level here.
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La Gargola
1mo
Bullpen is getting a massive overhaul
And I'm here for it
U2Hokie U2Hokie
1mo
Yup and we need some starters too...