2026 Future Games: Team SC Quick Hitters - Infielders
August 3, 2026
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Future Games: The Nation’s Biggest Recruiting Week
Welcome to the biggest uncommitted baseball event in the country. This week, the scouting world descends on LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA, for the highly anticipated Future Games week. While the week kicked off with the upperclassmen in the Senior Future Games (2027 grads) and features the rising stars of the Junior Future Games (2030 and 2031 grads), July 22nd through the 25th belong to the main event: the Future Games.
Bringing together the premier uncommitted Class of 2028 prospects from across the nation, the Future Games offer an unmatched platform. These elite athletes will be put through a comprehensive pro-style workout before battling it out in a three-game slate. Among the loaded rosters taking the field is Team SC, a powerhouse squad featuring the top uncommitted talent from across South Carolina.
If there was any question about the magnitude of this week, just look at the crowd behind the backstop. Last year’s event drew a staggering 450+ college coaches, and Day 1 of this year's showcase has already matched—if not exceeded—that massive turnout. The spotlight has never been brighter, and for the Class of 2028, it's time to perform.
Below we will look at some notes on the infielders from Team SC!!
QUICK HITTERS- INFIELDERS
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Colt Bakich SS / 2B / Homeschool (SC), SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 7
Bakich turned in a productive week at the plate, consistently finding ways to impact the offense with a mature approach. The left-handed hitter collected three hits, drew three walks, and drove in multiple runs while showing the ability to compete in every at-bat. He also flashed intriguing offensive upside during the workout, recording a 93.9 mph exit velocity with his longest batted ball of 354 feet. Bakich's disciplined approach, quality at-bats, and ability to produce in game action made for an impressive all-around performance throughout the event. |
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Griffin Gowens 3B / SS / Greenville Senior High School, SC / 2028Gowens showcased an impressive blend of physicality and offensive impact throughout the event. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed hitter posted a 102 mph exit velocity and drove a ball 389 feet during the workout before backing it up in game action. He consistently showed the ability to drive the baseball with authority to all fields, highlighted by a triple into the opposite-field gap and a 100 mph line drive that off the left-field wall. With his strength, balanced approach, and ability to impact the baseball in games, Gowens continues to establish himself as one of the more intriguing power bats in South Carolina's 2028 class. |
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Beau Hite SS / RHP / Emerald High, SC / 2028Hite put together one of the more complete offensive performances of the week, pairing a strong workout with an impressive showing in game action. The athletic right-handed hitter ran a 6.77-second 60-yard dash while posting a 102.7 mph exit velocity and 370-foot max distance, showcasing the tools to impact the baseball with authority. Over the course of the event, he consistently barreled baseballs to all fields, producing multiple loud line drives and quality at-bats against good competition. Hite's combination of athleticism, strength, and a mature offensive approach made for a standout week and further reinforced his high-ceiling profile. |
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Mason Iser 3B / RHP / River Bluff High, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3
Iser continued to show why he is one of the more intriguing two-way prospects in the class, following a strong week on the mound with an impressive offensive showing. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed hitter generated a 97 mph exit velocity with a 378-foot max distance, flashing the ability to impact the baseball with authority. His physical frame and strength translated into consistently competitive at-bats, with the ball coming off the barrel well throughout the event. Combined with his success on the mound, Iser's offensive performance further highlighted the versatility and upside of his overall game. |
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Mike Johnson 3B / SS / Georgetown High, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 2
Johnson showed intriguing offensive upside throughout the week, consistently squaring up quality pitching. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound right-handed hitter posted a 95.1 mph exit velocity during the workout and carried that into game action, recording four barrels at 94+ mph in just six at-bats. His long, projectable frame creates plenty of leverage, and he showed the ability to drive the baseball with authority when on time. Johnson's combination of physical projection and consistent hard contact made him one of the more impressive offensive performers at the event. |
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Kaden Lank SS / 3B / North Myrtle Beach High, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2
Lank put together a solid week offensively, consistently finding the barrel against quality competition. The right-handed hitter posted a 94.7 mph exit velocity during the workout before collecting multiple hits and several loud barrels over the three-game event. He showed a simple, repeatable swing with the ability to drive the baseball with authority while maintaining quality at-bats throughout the weekend. Lank's offensive consistency and competitive approach stood out from the workout through game play, making for an impressive overall showing. |
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Bradley Runion SS / RHP / D.W. Daniel, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 5
Runion put together a productive week at the plate, consistently driving the baseball into the gaps. The left-handed hitter recorded a 93.7 mph exit velocity during the workout before collecting two doubles in game action—one driven into the left-center field gap and another ripped down the right-field line. He showed the ability to stay through the baseball and use the entire field, producing quality contact throughout the event. Runion's balanced offensive approach and extra-base production made for an impressive overall performance across the three games. |
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Cal Schnabel SS / 2B / D.W. Daniel, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 4
Schnabel turned in a steady all-around performance, impacting the game on both sides of the ball throughout the week. The left-handed hitter posted a 95.3 mph exit velocity during the workout and carried that into game action, producing a couple of loud barrels while consistently putting together quality at-bats. Defensively, he played a fundamentally sound infield, showing reliable hands, clean actions, and the ability to make the routine play. Schnabel's combination of offensive consistency and dependable defense made him one of the more complete performers over the course of the event. |
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Brady Quirk RHP / SS / Fort Dorchester High, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 3
Quirk showed that his offensive game is beginning to catch up with his impressive work on the mound, putting together a strong week at the plate. The 6-foot-1, 177-pound right-handed hitter ran a 6.97-second 60-yard dash while posting a 97.6 mph exit velocity, flashing the athleticism and bat speed to impact the baseball. He consistently produced hard contact throughout the event, showing the ability to drive the ball with authority and put together competitive at-bats against quality pitching. Already an intriguing arm, Quirk's offensive performance highlighted the upside of his two-way profile and added another dimension to his game. |
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