SC Fall Games 2026: Pitchers Quick Hitters
September 18, 2026
The Prep Baseball South Carolina Fall Games brought together 2027-2030 prospects from across the state on Sunday, September 13 in Bluffton, South Carolina.
The Fall Games provided players with an opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of Prep Baseball scouts in both a workout and competitive setting. The smaller roster allowed our staff to get an extended look at each player throughout the day.
The event began with a position-player showcase that included athletic testing, batting practice, and defensive evaluations. Game play followed the workout, with pitchers taking the mound against live hitters and position players getting the opportunity to perform in a competitive game setting.
Below, we take a closer look at the players and performances from the South Carolina Fall Games.
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QUICK HITTERS - PITCHERS(LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
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Derek Blesie SS / RHP / May River High, SC / 2029Blesie showed an intriguing, projectable look on the mound with a long 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame and good overall athleticism. The 2029 right-hander worked 84-85 mph, touching 86, from a long, loose arm action that comes through an over-the-top slot with plenty of arm speed. His best secondary was a sharp 70-71 mph breaking ball that reached nearly 2600 RPM and showed good depth, while also mixing a 79-80 mph changeup. Blesie’s athleticism, loose arm, present stuff, and plenty of room to continue adding strength make him an intriguing young arm with significant physical projection remaining. |
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William Cook RHP / RHP / Bridges Preparatory School, SC / 2027Cook showed a solid three-pitch mix with the ability to give hitters different looks throughout his outing. The 5-foot-9, 159-pound right-hander worked 80-82 mph, touching 83, with a fastball that showed quality ride through the zone, reaching 17.2 inches of IVB. He paired the fastball with breaking stuff in the 72-75 mph range, showing feel for manipulating the pitch and creating different shapes. Cook also mixed in a 74 mph changeup with arm-side action, rounding out an arsenal that gives him multiple options to attack hitters. |
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Dashel DesNoyers SS / RHP / Hilton Head Island High, SC / 2027DesNoyers showed an athletic look on the mound with a quick arm and the ability to create quality life on his fastball. The right-hander worked 81-84 mph, touching 84.8, with the fastball showing good ride through the zone at up to 17.2 inches of IVB. He paired it with breaking stuff in the 67-72 mph range, showing depth and the ability to change shape while keeping hitters off the fastball. DesNoyers’ athleticism, arm speed, and feel for manipulating his breaking ball give him a solid foundation on the mound. |
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Jud Lowie RHP / SS / Belton Honea Path, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 110 / POS: 21
Lowie showed a strong four-pitch mix with the ability to attack hitters with multiple shapes and speeds. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-hander worked 85-87 mph, touching 88, with a firm fastball that he paired with a sharp 73-76 mph breaking ball reaching nearly 2600 RPM. He also showed a firmer 76-79 mph secondary with late depth and mixed in a changeup that gave hitters another speed and movement profile to handle. Lowie’s combination of present velocity, quality breaking stuff, and depth to the arsenal made for an intriguing look on the mound. |
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Luke Potter LHP / 1B / Conway, SC / 2027Potter showed an intriguing left-handed look with a projectable 6-foot-3, 187-pound frame and a short, quick arm action. The southpaw worked 78-81 mph, touching 82, with a fastball that showed plenty of arm-side action and gave hitters a different look from the left side. He mixed in a 69-72 mph breaking ball along with a 71-75 mph secondary offering, showing the ability to change speeds and keep hitters from sitting on the fastball. Potter’s size, quick arm, and left-handed profile give him plenty to continue building on as he develops. |
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Drew Sweatman RHP / OF / Lexington, SC / 2029Sweatman showed a young, projectable look on the mound with a lean 6-foot-1, 150-pound frame and plenty of room to continue adding strength. The 2029 right-hander worked 73-76 mph, touching 77, while showing the ability to fill the zone and mix his pitches. His breaking stuff stood out, working in the 68-72 mph range with spin rates reaching 2540 RPM and showing multiple shapes. Sweatman’s feel for spinning the baseball, developing pitch mix, and physical projection give him a solid foundation to build on as he continues to mature. |
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Layton Tillotson 3B / RHP / Bridges Preparatory School, SC / 2028Rankings StateRank: 155 / POS: 16
Tillotson showed an athletic look on the mound with a 6-foot-1, 173-pound frame and some present arm strength. The 2028 right-hander worked 79-83 mph, touching 84.2, with a fastball that showed noticeable arm-side action and the ability to create movement through the zone. He mixed in a 70 mph breaking ball with depth and also showed a firmer 78 mph secondary offering, giving hitters multiple speeds and shapes to handle. Tillotson’s athleticism, developing arsenal, and room to continue adding strength give him a solid foundation on the mound. |
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