While most scouts were zoned in on the 2009 prospects, a 2011 prospect stole the show. At just 6-feet and 160 pounds, Adam Griffin does not stick out from the crowd, but all that changes when you see his lightning-quick arm pump fastballs in the 91-94 mph range.

Griffin, a sophomore at West Forsyth High in Clemmons, N.C., has a lean, wiry build that should fill out well over the next couple of years—possibly enabling him to add even more velocity. His off-speed pitches are not polished yet, but his arm worked well and you can see the makings of a solid breaking ball in the future. While he has already verbally committed to North Carolina, Griffin looks like he will be one of the top players in his class and a potential early-round draft pick in 2011.

Of the 2009 position players in attendance at the showcase, South Carolina-bound Wil Myers (Wesleyan Christian, Thomasville, N.C.) would easily have to be considered the top prospect in attendance—and he is PG Crosschecker’s No. 1-ranked prep prospect in North Carolina. The bat really sticks for Myers, who again showed the big-time bat speed and raw power that potentially will make him an early-round pick in June. Myers looks the part of a top prospect at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, and his hitting ability and raw power rate near the top of his class.

The big question with Myers is what position he will play at the next level. He normally catches, or plays on an infield corner. Behind the plate, Myers is still somewhat raw in terms of his receiving skills, but he shows the arm strength and agility to remain there. During defensive drills, he looked comfortable at third base and showed the actions and athletic ability that could play well at the hot corner.

Showing his versatility, Myers also got on the mound, where his fastball was clocked up to 88 mph. He also had a tight 11-to-5 curveball. While it doesn’t look like his future is on the mound, Myers would easily have been one of the top pitching prospects in attendance.

In terms of true pitching prospects, North Carolina State-bound Daniel Tuttle (Randleman High) was the top pitching prospect in attendance. Tuttle, the No. 4-ranked prep prospect in North Carolina for this year’s draft, was his normal self in his bullpen session, flashing his 90-92 mph fastball with hard arm-side run and sinking action. Complementing his fastball, Tuttle also flashed a tight, high-70s slider. With his fastball and slider, Tuttle is a rare high school player that already flashes at least an average big league fastball and breaking pitch.

Other Top 2009 Prospects

Nick McBride, rhp. A very good all-around athlete at 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds, the East Carolina-bound McBride (Ragsdale High, Lewisville) projects well on the mound. He is a smooth, low-effort pitcher who sat between 86-88 mph, but it’s easy to see a lot more velocity in him. Everything works well in his delivery and he shows the makings of a fairly tight, mid-70s curveball.

Chris Munnelly, rhp. The North Carolina-bound Munnelly (Forsyth Country Day High, Winston-Salem), the state’s No. 5 prospect, looked the part of one of the top arms in North Carolina with a solid three-pitch mix that includes a projectable fastball that sat at 88-90 mph. He has a clean, easy delivery and his arm works very well.

Brock Wilson, rhp. The coaching staff at Gardner-Webb must be grinning from ear to ear at the thought of getting this unheralded prospect on campus. At 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, Wilson (Liberty Christian High, Big Island, Va.), the No. 14-ranked prospect in Virginia, has a long, loose arm action that works well and produced a fastball up to 89 mph. Brock shows the makings of a solid curveball and his velocity projects well.

Walker Gourley, ss. The East Carolina recruit looked as good as any infielder in attendance, with smooth and easy infield actions, and a strong arm. While Gourley (Eastern Wayne High, Goldsboro, N.C.) should draw some draft attention this year, he is viewed more as a player that could become a high-draft pick after a three years in college.