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 - PITCHERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

John Henry Bare, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lanky frame
Delivery: Repeatable motion that maintains its pace with solid extension
Arm Action: RH. Long, smooth action from 3/4 slot
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Ride FB that spins well, plays best elevated T2206, 2117 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Sweepy motion, best down to away to RHH T2250, 2138 average rpm.
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
Delivery: Quick, compact motion down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Lengthy action with good snap from a high 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Good ride on the FB with occasional ASR, plays well with high slot T2012, 1899 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Big sweepy action breaking down below the zone T1942, 1883 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Good low spin CH with both carry and ASR, best below the zone T1251, 1251 average rpm.
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.

Paxton Becker, D.W. Daniel (SC), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/1B 
Body: 6-1, 211.3-pounds. Stocky frame
Delivery: Quick motion with high, compact leg lift
Arm Action: LH. Loose, snappy action from a 3/4 slot
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Occasional ride/run with strong command T1947, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Sharp 12/6 breaker, best below the zone T2183, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Good ASR with some depth, located well T1572, 1422 average rpm.
ATH: 8.93 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 12.00 max vertical.

Dawson Beldner, James Island Charter (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-6, 145.2-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Controlled motion with big, repeatable leg kick
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Big ride FB that plays well with the high slot T2128, 2095 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp 12/6 breaker, getting whiff below the zone T2460, 2396 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Good runny CH, great whiff below the zone to RHH T1730, 1380 average rpm.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.20 max vertical.

Harrison Beldner, James Island Charter (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/2B 
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lanky, athletic build
Delivery: Compact, repeatable motion
Arm Action: RH. Loose action from a 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Cut FB with good carry, locates well 
CB: 69-71 mph. Big, sweepy action across the zone, best in to LHH 
CH: Depthy, plenty of whiff below the zone 
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.62 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.60 max vertical.

Briggs Beldner, James Island Charter (SC), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 133.3-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Controlled motion with high, compact leg kick
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from a high 3/4 slot
FB: T75, 71-75 mph. Occasional ride/run, best in to RHH 
CB: 60-62 mph. Slow, sweepy motion across the zone 
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.

Silas Brown, Broome (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-0, 201-pounds. Athletic, lean frame
Delivery: Quick, controlled motion
Arm Action: RH. Long action that snaps down from high 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 82-85 mph. Big ride FB that plays best elevated T2127, 1910 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Sweepy motion across the zone, best below the zone T2072, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Spinny with some carry and ASR, needs to be down T1981, 1477 average rpm.
ATH: 25.10 max vertical.

Jackson Carey, First Baptist School (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 6-2, 160.4-pounds. Lanky frame
Delivery: Quicker delivery with a high, repeatable leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Lengthy action from a 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Locates well with occasional ride and ASR 
CB: 65-65 mph. Big, 12/6 breaker that plays well below the zone 
CH: 67-74 mph. Good, snappy run with some depth below the zone 
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.

Ben Cartin, A.C. Flora (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 5-10, 140.7-pounds. Lanky build
Delivery: Quick motion that controls his pace with high leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from a lower 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Good ASR from the low slot, plays best in to RHH T2164, 1978 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sharp, sweepy action that spins well below the zone T2369, 2285 average rpm.
CH: 70-76 mph. Great runny CH with some depth and whiff below the zone T1993, 1871 average rpm.
ATH: 24.60 max vertical.

Jay Coleman, Gray Collegiate Academy (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B 
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Controlled motion with high leg kick, extends well
Arm Action: RH. Longer action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Firm FB that is located well 
CB: 65-66 mph. Sharp, cut action across the zone, best in to LHH 
ATH: 17.60 max vertical.

Altman Cooper, Georgetown (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP 
Body: 5-11, 149.8-pounds. Lanky frame
Delivery: Keeps the leg lift low in a quick, repeatable motion
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action from a low 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Generates good ASR from the low slot, lives in the zone T2204, 2133 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Generates plenty of chase with sharp, sweepy action T2404, 2315 average rpm.
ATH: 18.20 max vertical.

Xander Fly, Chapman (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B 
Body: 6-3, 187.4-pounds. Strong frame
Delivery: Quick delivery that extends well
Arm Action: RH. Loose action from a higher 3/4 slot
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. FB with great run and occasional ride, plays well elevated T2181, 2082 average rpm.
CUT: 74-75 mph. Sharp cut across the zone, best in to LHH 
SPLT: 79-80 mph. Great depth down, occasional run 
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.00 max vertical.

Blake Fortenberry, Eastside (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lanky frame
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable motion with big leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Ride FB, located well from high slot T1647, 1633 average rpm.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.

Kullen Haltiwanger, Aiken (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 171.8-pounds. Strong, athletic build
Delivery: Quick, controlled delivery with a lower leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Firm FB with decent ride, feeds on in zone whiff T1986, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Slow, sweepy motion with decent spin, freezes hitters T2370, 2367 average rpm.
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.

Mark Hamlin Jr., Augusta Christian (SC), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-1, 192.5-pounds. Tall, strong frame
Delivery: Controlled, long motion with big leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action from a high 3/4 slot
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Firm FB that plays well from high slot, good in zone whiff potential T1772, 1616 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. Big, sweeping CB, best whiff below the zone T1702, 1702 average rpm.
ATH: 6.80 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.00 max vertical.

Thomas Hodges, Emerald High (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-9, 238.4-pounds. Stocky frame
Delivery: Slow, controlled motion with high, compact leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Short action from 3/4 slot
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Occasional ASR from the slot, decent in zone whiff 
CB: 62-64 mph. Slow 12/6 break, located well 
ATH: 8.20 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 15.50 max vertical.

Noah Hughes, Laurens (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B 
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable motion with good rotation
Arm Action: RH. Short, snappy action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Cut-ride FB from high slot, spins it well with great in zone whiff T2357, 2126 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sharp 12/6 motion that spins well, great whiff below the zone T2672, 2338 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Depthy with some ASR, best off the FB T1565, 1501 average rpm.
ATH: 19.40 max vertical.

Nolan Humbert, Hanahan (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP 
Body: 6-1, 163.7-pounds. Strong, athletic frame
Delivery: Slow, controlled motion with high, compact leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Big ride FB that gets great in zone whiff from high slot T2249, 1813 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Slow, sweepy break that stays up, best in to LHH T2282, 1996 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Good ASR with occasional carry from the slot, best off high FB T1586, 1583 average rpm.
ATH: 23.90 max vertical.

Colby Kelley, Fountain Inn High (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Quick, compact motion
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose from 3/4 slot
FB: Cut FB from interesting slot, gets great whiff to LHH 
CB: Sharp 12/6 break, great below the zone 
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.

Caleb Kessler, St. James (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B 
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean frame
Delivery: Quick, repeatable crossfire delivery
Arm Action: RH. Short, snappy action that extends well from 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Decent ride with occasional ASR, great in zone whiff T2059, 1912 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Slow 12/6 action, located well below the zone T1930, 1911 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Some depth below the zone with ASR T1421, 1242 average rpm.
ATH: 23.80 max vertical.

Elige Matthews, Berkeley (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B 
Body: 5-11, 203-pounds. Strong frame
Delivery: Repeatable mechanics that extend well
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a lower 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Generates decent ASR with occasional ride T2110, 2008 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Sharp, cut action, best in to LHH T2005, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Best below the zone with decent run and some depth T1833, 1833 average rpm.
ATH: 21.00 max vertical.

Ashton Mayo, SC Connections Academy (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 5-11, 182.4-pounds. Lean frame
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable mechanics with a high, compact leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action from low 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Ride from low slot, plays well in zone T2096, 1901 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Slow sweep across the zone, best off inside FB to RHH T2241, 2204 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Some ASR with depth from low slot, best below the zone T1434, 1434 average rpm.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.

Paiden Mergo, Brookland-Cayce (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Big '27 with flashes of potential on the mound. Excellent command of a firm FB with strong offspeed, will be a dangerous arm this HS season.
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Tall, imposing frame
Delivery: Quick, repeatable motion with very high leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick action from 3/4 slot
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Firm FB with occasional ride and ASR, strong command T2333, 2259 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Sharp sweep across the zone, chase pitch away to RHH T2750, 2617 average rpm.
CH: 83-83 mph. Big ASR CH, best away from LHH T1750, 1750 average rpm.
ATH: 19.00 max vertical.

Banks Mizell, Greenville Academy (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-0, 148.6-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Quicker motion down the mound, compact leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Longer action from a high 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Good ride with some ASR from the high slot T2171, 2038 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Slow, sweepy motion, best below the zone T2190, 2125 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.00 max vertical.

Foster Moore, Boiling Springs (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable mechanics with quick leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Short, snappy action from 3/4 slot
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Good ride FB with some ASR, lives in the zone T2118, 1952 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Short, slow break down below the zone T2064, 1984 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Decent ASR in to RHH, best away from LHH T1476, 1436 average rpm.
ATH: 18.30 max vertical.

Caleb Neal, Mauldin (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Physical build
Delivery: Quick motion from a crossfire setup with a higher leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Snappy action from a short 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Lively FB with occasional ASR, locates well in to RHH T2102, 1982 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Sharp sweepy motion across the zone, best located down T2296, 2200 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Some depth and ASR, best down T1310, 1310 average rpm.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.

 Zyan Noel, Conway (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B 
Body: 5-8, 167.7-pounds. Lean build
Delivery: Quick delivery that starts down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from low 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 83-83 mph. Occasional ride/run, gets good in zone whiff from low slot T2181, 2181 average rpm.
SL: 74-74 mph. Short, sharp break, best in to LHH T2146, 2146 average rpm.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.80 max vertical.

Reid Oliver, Greer (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 139.7-pounds. Lanky frame
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable motion with a slow leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from low 3/4 slot
FB: T78, 72-76 mph. Generates decent ASR with occasional ride from the lower slot T1928, 1729 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Slow sweepy action across the zone T2154, 2039 average rpm.
CH: 63-71 mph. Good runny CH with some depth, decent spin T1418, 1293 average rpm.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.10 max vertical.

Zak Perry, Gray Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B 
Body: 6-0, 208.7-pounds. Stocky frame
Delivery: Composed, repeatable mechanics with a big leg kick
Arm Action: RH. Short, whippy action from a 3/4 slot
FB: T90, 86-90 mph. Firm FB with decent ride, spins it well with good in zone whiff T2421, 2296 average rpm.
SL: 79-80 mph. Sharp cut across the zone, located well in to LHH T2288, 2245 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Great depth below the zone, best down to LHH T1956, 1908 average rpm.
ATH: 12.30 max vertical.

Collin Phillips, Walhalla (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 220.9-pounds. Physical frame
Delivery: Slow, controlled mechanics, rotates well
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick action from 3/4 slot
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Big ride FB with occasional cut, great in zone whiff T1907, 1799 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. Sharp 12/6 action, great whiff below the zone T1956, 1956 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Sharp sweep away from RHH T2241, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Outlier low spin, located well below the zone T995, 995 average rpm.
KN: 69-69 mph. Sharp downward break, best below the zone 
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.10 max vertical.

William Russell, Seneca High (SC), 2027 North Greenville University
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-6, 178.2-pounds. Lanky frame
Delivery: Repeatable mechanics with big, quick leg kick
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy 3/4 slot
FB: Firm FB with great carry, great in zone whiff from big frame 
SL: 73-75 mph. Sharp sweep across the zone, located well away from RHH T2304, 2161 average rpm.
ATH: 6.95 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.

Jaxson Rzemyk, atlantic collegiate (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame
Delivery: Smooth mechanics down the mound, very repeatable motion
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Big cut ride FB that spins well, lives in the zone T2436, 2338 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Sharp downward action with decent spin, plays best below the zone T2356, 2249 average rpm.
ATH: 27.10 max vertical.

Carson Scott, Woodmont (SC), 2027 Charlotte
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Charlotte recruit that lights it up on the mound. Has great command of his arsenal and spins it well.
Body: 5-9, 169-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Quick, compact motion with high, repeatable leg kick
Arm Action: RH. Short action that extends well from 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Excellent ride FB that spins well and is located well T2418, 2286 average rpm.
CB: 75-78 mph. Big, sharp 12/6 breaker that spins very well, plays best below the zone T2774, 2673 average rpm.
SL: 79-79 mph. Sharp sweep across the zone, pounds the strike zone with great spin T2748, 2748 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Big runny CH with great low spin below the zone T1552, 1341 average rpm.
ATH: 19.00 max vertical.

Levi Sobczak, Oceanside Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B 
Body: 6-0, 176.7-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Slow, controlled mechanics with big, compact leg kick
Arm Action: RH. Long, snappy action from 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 77-82 mph. Decent ride on the FB, locates well in to LHH T2099, 1882 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Sharp break in to LHH T2132, 2004 average rpm.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.

Kellan Spencer, Boiling Springs (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-1, 166.8-pounds. Strong, athletic frame
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable motion with good tempo
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action from high 3/4 slot
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Occasional ASR with good ride from the high slot T1940, 1883 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Some depth with occasional ASR, best below the zone T1538, 1538 average rpm.
ATH: 6.68 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.76 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.30 max vertical.

Zachary Williams, Lugoff-Elgin (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable mechanics
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm from 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Decent ride from the low slot, located well below the zone T1879, 1750 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. Sweepy action generating good whiff away to RHH T2013, 2013 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Short cut action, best in to LHH T2085, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Decent ASR, best below the zone to LHH T1632, 1533 average rpm.
ATH: 6.79 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.79 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.