The Prep Baseball South Carolina Top Prospect Games brought together some of the state’s top 2027-2030 prospects on Saturday, August 15, at Winthrop University.  This invite-only event featured a talented group of players from across South Carolina, giving our scouting staff another opportunity to evaluate some of the state’s top prospects in one setting.

The Top Prospect Games remain one of Prep Baseball’s longest-standing class-specific events and have built a strong reputation for attracting high-level talent.  Rosters are formed through past event performances, high school season evaluations, statistical production and continued looks from our scouting staff.  The event provides another important look at players who have shown the tools, athleticism and performance to project to the next level.

The day began with a full position-player workout, including running, batting practice and defensive evaluations, before transitioning into live game action.  Pitchers took the mound against live hitters, allowing our staff to evaluate players in a competitive setting following the morning workout. With the event complete, our staff now turns its attention to breaking down the performances, metrics and prospects who stood out at the 2026 SC Top Prospect Games.

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SCOUTING REPORTS - MIDDLE INFIELDERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Samuel Ashley, South Pointe (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF 
Body: 6-1, 130.3-pounds. Lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Taller setup with a repeatable toe tap Lengthy motion in a smooth, upward path that extends well 63.4 mph bat speed with 11.5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 69.6 mph. 247' max distance. Contact heavy gap to gap approach, consistent line drives
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Long, snappy action from a higher IF slot
Defense: Great footwork backed by a decent glove
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.

John Henry Bare, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with repeatable toe tap Lengthy, smooth path with average bat speed 58.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 226' max distance. Contact driven gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Longer motion with a smooth follow through
Defense: Good footwork that bodies every ball up
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.

Paxton Batchelor, Wren (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B 
Body: 5-11, 150.8-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a strong base and quick load Lengthy swing that stays on plain and extends well 61.8 mph bat speed with 7.2 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 297' max distance. Gap to gap approach with better contact skills and occasional pullside power
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Lengthy action from a low slot
Defense: Repeatable prep step and a great glove
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.

Jackson Carey, First Baptist School (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 6-2, 160.4-pounds. Lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slightly offset feet and a big, repeatable leg kick Lengthy bat path that stays on plain with average bat speed 66.8 mph bat speed with 12.7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 281' max distance. Contact heavy gap to gap approach with some power to the pullside
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-79 mph. Longer motion that stays higher from the OF
Defense: Composed receiver with a decent arm
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.

Noah Dubovich, T. L. Hanna (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-9, 146.2-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with repeatable toe tap and calm hands Slow, controlled path with an extended connection point 66.2 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 247' max distance. Opposite field approach with better contact skills
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Snappy action from a high IF slot
Defense: Small prep step with great footwork
ATH: 7.05 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.

Julian Garver, North Myrtle Beach (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS 
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Strong, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with quick, repeatable leg lift and twitchy hands Lively hands with a flat connection point 64.3 mph bat speed with 11.3 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 252' max distance. Opposite field approach with better contact skills
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Short, quick arm grom a lower slot
Defense: Great footwork with poise up the middle
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.60 max vertical.

Reeves Israel, Southside Christian (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Promising '27 that has developed well into his body. Continues to improve at the plate with excellent defense as well.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with repeatable toe tap and smooth motion Controlled load with explosive bat path 64 mph bat speed with 12.8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 283' max distance. Pullside approach with some opposite field contact skills
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. Strong, lively arm with a short, snappy action
Defense: Great defender with good footwork and an excellent arm
ATH: 6.71 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.

Wyatt Lane, Socastee (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-9, 162-pounds. Strong build
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with controlled, repeatable load Explosive, compact motion with a smooth, upward path 63.3 mph bat speed with 13.1 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 329' max distance. Gap to gap approach with present pullside power
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short, loose action from near sidearm slot
Defense: Repeatable prep step with poise up the middle, great defender
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.

Corbin Little, Hillcrest (SC), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/3B 2030 with a bright future. Very present bat speed and power at a young age with more room to grow
Body: 5-10, 192.4-pounds. Strong, lean build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with high, repeatable leg kick and controlled hands Hands extend back and stay on plain through the zone with great bat speed 71.7 mph bat speed with 9.8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 311' max distance. Strong gap to gap approach with plenty of pullside power
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Short, strong pulldown
Defense: Athletic movements with good glove
ATH: 17.60 max vertical.

Ashton Mayo, SC Connections Academy (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 5-11, 182.4-pounds. Lean frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with low, repeatable leg kick and slight bat waggle Quick, flat path that extends well through the zone 65.9 mph bat speed with 10.9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 330' max distance. Strong pullside approach with opposite field contact abilities
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Short, snappy action from 3/4 slot
Defense: Repeatable prep step with bouncy footwork
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.

Reid Oliver, Greer (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 139.7-pounds. Lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with a slight bat waggle and repeatable stride Long, flat path that extends well through the zone 64.1 mph bat speed with 10.5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 284' max distance. Gap to gap approach with some pullside power, finds the barrel well
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Long, loose action from lower slot
Defense: Repeatable prep step with great footwork
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.10 max vertical.

Brody Phillips, Trinity Collegiate (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B 
Body: 6-2, 152-pounds. Lanky build
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with a slightly offset stance and a long, repeatable leg kick Hands extend with the load and stay on plain through the zone 64.6 mph bat speed with 11.6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 287' max distance. Elevates well to all parts of the field
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Average arm speed from a short, over the top action
Defense: Controlled footwork that bodies every ball up
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.

Bryson Spivey, Lexington (SC), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-8, 123.8-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with big bat waggle and quick stride Long, downward path with an extended connection point 55.5 mph bat speed with 9.1 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 48.7 mph. 78' max distance. Contact driven ground ball approach
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Athletic arm from low slot
Defense: Athletic footwork with a great glove
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.

Levi Stanley, Berkeley (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B 
Body: 5-11, 184.5-pounds. Strong, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with offset feet and a controlled load Calm hands in a long, upward swing 63.1 mph bat speed with 9.9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 251' max distance. Pullside approach with power potential
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Strong, snappy action with great arm speed
Defense: Follows through on every throw, great footwork
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.

Ab Wilkerson, River Bluff (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS 
Body: 5-10, 189.6-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start back and stay back Long upward path with extended connection point and lengthy backswing 64.8 mph bat speed with 12.4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 292' max distance. Great CF approach with power potential
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Long, sidearm action
Defense: Athletic footwork with a small prep step and great glove
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 15.80 max vertical.

Zachary Williams, Lugoff-Elgin (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, hands start high and stay up into the load Long upward path with a very extended connection point 66.8 mph bat speed with 24.1 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 293' max distance. Opposite field approach with better contact ability
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Long, strong action from sidearm slot
Defense: Great footwork and glovework
ATH: 6.79 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.79 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.