Quick Hitters: NC/SC Border Battle - North Carolina Position Players
June 15, 2026
2026 NC/SC Border Battle: Leaderboards, Notes & Analysis
The 2026 NC/SC Border Battle once again brought together many of the top underclass prospects from the Carolinas, as more than 120 players from the 2027, 2028, and 2029 grad classes gathered at UNC Charlotte's Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium for two days of evaluations and competition.
The event began on Tuesday, June 9th with a complete workout day. Position players participated in offensive and defensive evaluations while collecting a wide range of measurable data and advanced metrics. Hitters went through multiple rounds of batting practice with TrackMan technology capturing batted ball data and BLAST Motion providing swing analytics. Defensively, players worked from their primary positions, allowing the Prep Baseball scouting staff to evaluate athleticism, range, footwork, arm strength, and overall feel for the game.
Players also completed athletic testing throughout the day, including laser-timed 60-yard dashes with 10-yard and 30-yard split times, along with jump testing to measure explosiveness and overall athletic ability.
Competition shifted to game action on Wednesday, June 10th as players took part in 8-11 innings of controlled scrimmages. The live game environment allowed scouts to evaluate how each player's measurable tools translated at game speed while providing valuable opportunities for hitters and pitchers to compete against some of the top talent from both North Carolina and South Carolina. Pitching data was collected throughout game play using TrackMan technology, providing advanced metrics and in-game performance analysis.
Following the event, each player's Prep Baseball profile will be fully updated with statistics, advanced metrics, video, and scouting reports, allowing college coaches and professional scouts to continue tracking player development throughout their high school careers.
Prep Baseball North Carolina and Prep Baseball South Carolina would like to thank all of the players, parents, coaches, and scouts who helped make the 2026 NC/SC Border Battle another outstanding event.
Over the coming days, Prep Baseball will release statistical leaderboards, scouting notes, and player reports highlighting the top performers from both days of action.
More information, including the full roster, statistics, and advanced metrics, can be found here:
NC/SC Border Battle - NC Position Player Quick Hitters
Class of 2027
Jacob Boone, OF/OF, Lake Norman Charter, 2027
Maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 89.8 mph off the bat, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 89.8 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.9s
Alex Caldwell, 2B/RHP, Combine Academy, 2027
Tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. As he continues to add strength to the frame it is showing up in his quality in the box and on the field.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 87.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 79.5 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.32s
Parker Filipek, C/3B, TC Roberson, 2027
Showed explosive lower-half power with a top-tier vertical jump of 24.7 inches, and showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph. Advanced feel for the game with a high baseball IQ. Good on the workout day. Shined in the live game action.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 24.7 in | Outfield Velocity at 89.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph
Blake French, OF/RHP, Davie County, 2027
High-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.84s 30-yard dash, and showed explosive lower-half power with a top-tier vertical jump of 27.1 inches. Athleticism is beginning to take hold in the in-game actions as well.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 100.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 94.9 mph | Peak Jump Height at 27.1 in
Dylan Grimes, 2B/SS, North Davidson, 2027
Physical presence with a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. Works for extension. Solid carry to the pull side.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 88.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 80.5 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.06s
Joyner Haddock, OF/LHP, Junius H Rose, 2027
High-end arm strength from the OF, topping at 91.0 mph. High-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph. Potential dual follow for the right fit at the next level.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 88.7 mph | Peak Jump Height at 28.3 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.77s
Parker Harpin, C/3B, Southeast Alamance, 2027
Top-tier vertical jump of 25.4 inches, and maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Accurate arm throughout the workout and game play.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 25.4 in | Max Exit Velocity at 87.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 80.4 mph
Wesley Kennedy, C/OF, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2027
Solid barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 94.0 mph, and showed off a quick release and big arm strength, touching 79.0 mph from the crouch. Long, lean frame. Long arms. Best is still to come as he continues to grow into his frame.
Key Stats: Catcher Velocity at 79.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 84.9 mph
Hunter Kisse, OF/OF, Wake Forest, 2027
Excellent bat speed. Good athlete. Shined big on the workout day, carrying that production over to the live game action. High-end arm strength from the grass, topping at 93.0 mph, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 95.2 mph off the bat.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 101.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 95.2 mph | Peak Jump Height at 30.6 in
Griffin Kovalesky, 1B/3B, Riverside, 2027
Excellent bat-to-ball strength, peaking at 96.0 mph off the bat. Physical frame. Showed an ability to drive the baseball while having solid strike zone awareness in live at-bats.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 96.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.2 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.29s
Keaton Lee, OF/3B, Mount Pleasant, 2027
Flat through the zone. Average barrel feel and bat speed. Worked the gaps, creating back spin off the barrel.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 79.1 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.96s
Elijah Martin, SS/RHP, Green Hope, 2027
Flat with average to above bat speed through the zone. Wiry athlete has room to continue to reach a ceiling with solid height.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 70.6 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.01s
Jason Moschella, OF/1B, Wakefield High School, 2027
Maybe the top athletic showing at an event in 2026. 30yd at 3.52, finishing the 60 in under 6.40. Also jumped an impressive 32.8in. Advanced bat speed with average barrel feel.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Peak Jump Height at 32.8 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.52s
Tyler Newell, SS/2B, Sun Valley, 2027
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 92.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.5 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.95s
Noah Price, C/C, Cleveland, 2027
Flashed top-tier impact potential, driving the ball with a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph. Willing blocker and receiver, did a good job with the live arms he received. Advanced feel for the bag throughout the weekend throwing to 2B.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.1 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.03s
Will Ray, 1B/OF, Christ School, 2027
Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 95.0 mph, and lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 89.0 mph average exit velocity. Long, lean frame screams projection.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 89.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.93s
Parker Simo, LHP/OF, Junius H Rose, 2027
Better than average bat speed and barrel feel. Line drive approach working gap to gap. Solid athlete.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 86.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 78.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.01s
William Stanley, OF, Fuquay Varina, 2027
Advanced barrel feel and strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 93.0 mph. Consistent hard-hit ability, averaging 89.1 mph off the barrel. Lots of back spin in BP.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 89.1 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.01s
Robbie Sutton, 3B/RHP, Topsail, 2027
Put together a consistent round of BP with a max exit velocity of 84.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 84.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 71.3 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.08s
Reign Taylor, OF/OF, Needham Broughton, 2027
Athletic with twitch and solid explosiveness in the body. Good vertical jump of 26.0 inches, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph. Rhythm has continued to improve, translating into barrels in live game action.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 26.0 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.71s | Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph
Class of 2028
Tyson Cameron, C/RHP, A3 Academy, 2028
Unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph, and showed off a quick release and big arm strength, touching 81.0 mph from the crouch.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Catcher Velocity at 81.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.8 mph
Jack Catron, C/RHP, Kingsmen Baseball Academy, 2028
Very consistent hard-hit ability, averaging 88.9 mph, and showed athleticism with a vertical jump of 25.7 inches. Accurate arm from behind the dish in workouts and game play.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 88.9 mph | Peak Jump Height at 25.7 in
Harris Eimer, SS/3B, Hickory, 2028
Showcased explosive bat-to-ball strength, peaking at 96.0 mph off the bat. Big frame with good lateral movement and bend in the hips on the infield.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 96.0 mph | Infield Velocity at 84.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.4 mph
Tyler Garnett, LHP/OF, Northside High, 2028
Solid barrel feel, reaching a peak exit velocity of 90.0 mph. Strong lower half translated into his turn from the left side.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 79.6 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.11s
Kyler Gold, OF/2B, Wakefield, 2028
Quick-twitch athleticism and good run speed with a 3.84s 30-yard dash. Direct path with solid barrel feel, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.0 mph.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 88.4 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.84s | Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph
Gavin Gray, OF/RHP, West Forsyth, 2028
Lanky frame. Excellent rhythm in the box. A max exit velocity of 96.0 mph, and lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 89.0 mph average exit velocity.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 96.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 89.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.93s
Gavin Griffin, 2B/OF, Topsail, 2028
Good speed and athletic twitch with a 3.81s 30-yard dash. Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control.
Key Stats: 30-Yard Dash in 3.81s | Max Exit Velocity at 88.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 80.2 mph
Miles Hamm, 3B/OF, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2028
Impressive BP with balls constantly rocketing off the barrel and into gaps with easy back spin. Carried over the swing and a good plan during his live game at-bats. Max exit velocity of 99.0 mph. Solid mover on the infield with average to above bend and an easy release.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 99.0 mph | Infield Velocity at 83.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.1 mph
Cole Harris, 1B/3B, Kingsmen Baseball Academy, 2028
Pull side power is evident. Large frame with broad shoulders. Barrel lags and then whips through contact. Peak exit velocity of 94.0 mph, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 88.5 mph off the bat.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 88.5 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.24s
Troy Haynes, 3B/RHP, Green Hope, 2028
Excellent athlete with twitch and strength in a long frame that has muscular mass. Still young, there is plenty of room to a high ceiling. Impressive power in the workout translated into hard barrels, backspinning a ball into the oppo gap with authority in one of the live at-bats.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 101.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 90.5 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.87s
Gunnar Johnson, SS/RHP, Alexander Central, 2028
Unloaded on the baseball with solid raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 98.0 mph, and showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 90.2 mph. Two doubles in live game action, carrying the BP consistency into game production.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 98.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 90.2 mph | Infield Velocity at 86.0 mph
Drew Kinder, 3B/RHP, Cardinal Gibbons, 2028
Lived on the barrel during his session, posting a remarkable 91.4 mph average exit velocity, and produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 98.0 mph. Gap to gap approach with above average bat speed.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 98.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 91.4 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.79s
Cayden McFalls, LHP/OF, Lincoln Charter, 2028
Strength is present when on the barrel. Good feel for the body and solid turn allowing the bat to get on plane.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 96.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.9 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.21s
PATRICK REYNOLDS, SS/RHP, Calvary Day, 2028
Wiry frame. Solid twitch. Positioned to take jumps with the swing as he continues to add strength.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 84.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.91s
Carter Sheridan, SS/2B, Northwest Guilford, 2028
Fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 87.0 mph infield arm. Solid strength in the box. Works to be direct, staying in the middle of the field. Produced a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph.
Key Stats: Infield Velocity at 87.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 81.4 mph
James Stalls, C/OF, Faith Christian School, 2028
Lean, athletic frame. Continues to add polish to an athletic game. Good barrel control with solid bat speed. Arm has carry out of the crouch, showing consistent feel for the bag.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 84.4 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.99s
Brax Thompson, SS/RHP, Providence, 2028
Athletic mover with athletic tendencies. BP swing lacked rhythm at times, still showing advanced barrel feel. In game, the rhythm improved. Homered in the scrimmage showing strength to the pull side.
Key Stats: 30-Yard Dash in 3.85s | Infield Velocity at 89.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph
Nate Womble, 3B/OF, Wesleyan Christian Academy, 2028
Solid strength through contact. A max exit velocity of 92.0 mph. Solid athlete, impressed with a vertical jump of 24.7 inches.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 24.7 in | Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 79.2 mph
Matthew Wright, SS/3B, West Forsyth, 2028
Repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 95.0 mph. Solid feel for the game.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.9 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.92s
Class of 2029
Will Brincefield, C/2B, Needham Broughton, 2029
One of the more impressive swings at the event, working from both sides of the plate. Left handed swing produced a bit more power with better rhythm but the right handed swing still stood above many of his peers in attendance. Max exit velocity of 96.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 96.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 82.9 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.89s
Bennett Bush, SS/RHP, Hoggard, 2029
Excellent barrel feel. Direct and compact to the ball with solid bat speed. Barrell awareness stood out in BP and in live game action.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 88.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 81.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.96s
Karsen Dodd, SS/3B, Providence, 2029
Potential dual prospect, he impressed on the box and on the bump. Athletic mover. Good bend. 86mph across the diamond. In the box, there is good barrel feel with a flat swing working to get some extension. Doubled off the top of the wall in the live game action. Athletic, ran an impressive 3.8s in the 30-yard sprint.
Key Stats: 30-Yard Dash in 3.8s | Infield Velocity at 86.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph
Grayson Durrant, C/OF, Pro5 Academy, 2029
Long, lean frame. Easy projection as he continues to add strength to the frame. A top-tier vertical jump of 29.1 inches. Solid barrel feel and bat speed. Best swings worked to the pull side gap with back spin.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 29.1 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.84s | Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph
Reed Holt, SS/2B, Ravenscroft, 2029
Baseball player that was solid on the workout day and stood out a bit on the game day. Plays faster than he works out, still showing good athletic base in the workout. Peak exit velocity of 87.0 mph, and showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 87.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.2 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.98s
Max Liriano, SS/3B, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2029
Athletic player in an athletic frame that will continue to handle weight and strength gains. Jumped 25.6 inches. Excellent rhythm with above average bend in the hips. Easy catch, exchange, and release. Long arms but still was on the barrel with quality in BP.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 25.6 in | Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 81.8 mph
Dylan McAvoy, RHP/3B, First Flight High School, 2029
Strength present. Frame is still maturing. Positioned to do a lot of things well as he continues to grow and mature into the frame.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 79.5 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.39s
CJ Nixon, LHP/OF, Grace Christian School, 2029
Good athlete with excellent body awareness. From the outfield, arm topped at 92.0 mph. Firm contact throughout his BP rounds.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 27.1 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.74s | Outfield Velocity at 92.0 mph
Breison Piwonski, OF/OF, Homeschool (NC), 2029
Long, lean frame. Youthful look. Will add strength and mass to the frame. High end power potential. Shows flashes of understanding how to create advanced barrel feel as well.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 99.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 84.2 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.03s
Kaiwi Sharp, SS/RHP, First Flight High School, 2029
High end athlete that flashes in a lot of different ways. Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 93.0 mph, and unleashed easy carry from the outfield with a top velocity of 88.0 mph.
Key Stats: Outfield Velocity at 88.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.1 mph
Ryder Sheffield, SS/RHP, North Stanly, 2029
Maybe the most dynamic player on workout day, showing an ease with his actions in the box and on defense. Plays with pace. Advanced athletic nature. Swing produced a bunch of barrels and backspin. Displayed high-end linear speed and athletic twitch with a 3.7s 30-yard dash.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 27.6 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.7s | Infield Velocity at 83.0 mph
Trevor Snyder, 1B/LHP, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2029
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 92.0 mph. Lean frame is youthful with length. Body screams projection. Clean setup suggests big jumps coming as he adds strength and mass to the frame.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.9 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.12s
Connor Stein, 1B/OF, Emsley A Laney, 2029
Unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 97.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 97.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.4 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.99s