Over 115 of the top players from North Carolina and South Carolina converged on UNC Charlotte’s Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium on June 28, 2023 for the PBR NC/SC Border Battle.  In front of over 30 college and professional coaches and scouts, players from each state went through a pre-game workout and then played 9+ innings in a controlled scrimmage.

Position players opened the day with an offensive workout, taking live BP on the field.  TrackMan and Blast were used to track pre-swing and ball-flight analytics.  Players then went through a defensive workout at their position, allowing coaches and scouts to get a feel for their athleticism, movement, and arm strength. 

After the workout, North Carolina took on South Carolina in game play.  Pitchers threw to live hitters in a controlled environment, allowing PBR Scouts to control pitch count and stress of each inning.  Hitters got live looks at pitchers, allowing the coaches and scouts in attendance to further their evaluations after BP, in the live setting.

One of the marquee events of the summer, the 2023 NC/SC Border Battle did not disappoint.  Several players boosted their profiles, while others solidified their spot as one of the top prospects in the Carolinas.

Below we break down some of the numbers from the event.  To see a player’s full profile, simply click on his name.  To see the NC/SC Border Battle roster, full stat page, plus analytics from the event, CLICK HERE.

Superlatives

Best Fastball

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Robert Cole

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 8

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: 1B
• High School: P27 Academy
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Blue Chip Bulls
• Height: 6-3
  Weight: 205lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Andrew McLaughlin

Class of 2024 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 54 / POS: 12

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: SS
• High School: Ashley Ridge
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Diamond Devils
• Height: 6-2
  Weight: 205lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Peyton Rogers

Class of 2024 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 4

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: West Florence
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Upstate Mavz Scout Team
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 190lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Aiden Smith

Class of 2026 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 4

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2026
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: Clover
  State: SC
• Summer Team: T24 Black
• Height: 5-10
  Weight: 164lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Thayer Tavormina

Class of 2024 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 8

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: 1B
• High School: Summerville
  State: SC
• Summer Team: FTB Phillies 2024 National
• Height: 6-2
  Weight: 195lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

Best Breaking Ball

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Wells Anderson

Class of 2024 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 77 / POS: 17

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: SS
  Secondary Position: RHP
• High School: Wade Hampton
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Power Baseball
• Height: 5-11
  Weight: 155lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Ayden Clay

Class of 2025 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 72 / POS: 11

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: SS
  Secondary Position: RHP
• High School: Pendleton
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Fivestar SC
• Height: 5-11
  Weight: 160lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Hunter Gomes

Class of 2024 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 101 / POS: 22

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: 1B
• High School: Hanahan
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Body Shop
• Height: 6-0
  Weight: 185lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Thayer Tavormina

Class of 2024 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 8

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: 1B
• High School: Summerville
  State: SC
• Summer Team: FTB Phillies 2024 National
• Height: 6-2
  Weight: 195lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Max Whitmer

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 16

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: C
• High School: Wando
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Canes American
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 195lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

Best Changeup

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Robert Cole

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 8

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: 1B
• High School: P27 Academy
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Blue Chip Bulls
• Height: 6-3
  Weight: 205lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Cooper Coleman

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 54 / POS: 19

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: SS
• High School: West Florence
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Power Baseball SC 2025
• Height: 6-0
  Weight: 190lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jake Klein

Class of 2024 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 92 / POS: 6

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: LHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: Oceanside Collegiate
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Power Baseball SC
• Height: 5-10
  Weight: 175lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/L

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Larson Montgomery

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 86 / POS: 23

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: C
• High School: York
  State: SC
• Summer Team: T24 Gamecocks
• Height: 6-0
  Weight: 165lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Peyton Rogers

Class of 2024 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 4

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: West Florence
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Upstate Mavz Scout Team
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 190lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

Best Command

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Zechariah Haney

Class of 2025 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 82 / POS: 16

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: C
  Secondary Position: RHP
• High School: Camden
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Diamond Devils 18U Black
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 200lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/R

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Will Howard

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 52 / POS: 17

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: 1B
• High School: Emerald
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Canes Scout
• Height: 6-2
  Weight: 205lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/R

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Anthony Marano

Class of 2026 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 43 / POS: 6

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2026
• Primary Position: OF
  Secondary Position: RHP
• High School: Clover
  State: SC
• Summer Team: T24
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 179lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jacob Muir

Class of 2024 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 117 / POS: 27

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: OF
  Secondary Position: RHP
• High School: Dreher
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Canes South Prime
• Height: 5-11
  Weight: 175lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Max Whitmer

Class of 2025 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 16

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: C
• High School: Wando
  State: SC
• Summer Team: Canes American
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 195lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R