North Stanly High School’s rising freshman Bronx Carter is set to play in the Prep Baseball Junior Future Games. Courtesy Prep Baseball North Carolina

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NEW LONDON — Bronx Carter, a rising freshman at North Stanly High School, has accepted an invitation to compete in this week’s Prep Baseball Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30) premier scouting showcase in Emerson, Georgia.

The left-handed outfielder and first baseman is now a member of the event’s Team North Carolina roster and will receive the “unique opportunity of competing against other top-level players while representing his respective state in a high-level atmosphere,” according to Prep Baseball Report.

As an offshoot of the Future Games event for older players, the 12th annual Junior Future Games — scheduled for Thursday through Sunday at the LakePoint Sports Complex — is an invitation-only national scouting event where players will be observed by a selection of MLB and college scouts.

“Huge congrats to Comet Bronx Carter for making the Junior Future Games,” North Stanly Athletics said in a statement. “Your hard work is paying off — can’t wait to see what’s next!”

Carter, 14, received strong marks from Prep Baseball’s scouting department on July 1, when he was evaluated alongside his South Charlotte Panthers travel ball teammates.

At the plate, he recorded a maximum hitting exit velocity of 86.2 mph.

The first day of the Junior Future Games is a full workout consisting of a 60-yard dash, batting practice, pitching evaluations, infield and outfield drills, and exit velocity measurements in front of scouts and coaches.

Carter’s showcase with Team North Carolina is set for 5 p.m. on Thursday night.

The remainder of the event shifts to team-based games and scrimmages, with a tournament-style format where every invitee competes in exhibition matchups.

“The Junior Future Games serve as a preview for young players to compete at a high level as well, featuring a three-game guarantee and single-elimination bracket play to determine a champion,” Dylan Grenz, an associate scout with Prep Baseball Report, wrote for the website on Sunday. “Both the Senior and Junior Future Games are seen by over 300 college coaches from across the country every year.”

All participants will also receive a Prep Baseball website profile complete with a picture, verified statistics and videos, along with a Mizuno jersey and hat.