SC Fall Games 2026: Position Player Quick Hitters

September 17, 2026
Sammy Esposito
PB SC Director of Scouting

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 - POSITION PLAYERS(LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Cal Arant SS / RHP / Catawba Ridge, SC / 2028

Arant showed a solid all-around profile with his defensive ability standing out throughout the event. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound shortstop displayed smooth actions in the infield with good body control and an 83 mph arm across the diamond. Offensively, the right-handed hitter posted an 88.9 mph max exit velocity during the workout and carried a quality approach into game action, collecting a single. Arant’s clean defensive actions, arm strength, and developing offensive game made for a solid overall showing.

Justin Baird C / OF / Lugoff-Elgin, SC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 119 / POS: 17

Baird showed a solid all-around catching profile with his work behind the plate standing out throughout the event. The 5-foot-8, 168-pound backstop showed the ability to handle pitchers well, displaying feel as a receiver while also showing good blocking ability. His throws were consistently accurate, recording pop times in the 1.95-2.20 range with a 73 mph arm from behind the plate. Offensively, the right-handed hitter reached an 88.2 mph max exit velocity during batting practice. Baird’s receiving, blocking, and ability to control the running game made for a quality defensive showing.

Coltyn Carr 2B / SS / Hanahan, SC / 2029

Carr’s game at-bats stood out, as the left-handed hitter showed an ability to elevate his offensive game once live action began. The 5-foot-8, 155-pound middle infielder squared up two balls for hits, including a double and a single, producing quality contact in both at-bats. Carr showed a clean path through the zone with good barrel control and the ability to use the entire field rather than selling out to one part of the plate. His in-game approach and ability to find the barrel were the biggest takeaways from a quality showing.

Caleb Davis OF / 1B / Travelers Rest High, SC / 2027

Davis put together one of the more complete days of the event, starting with an eye-catching 6.61-second 60-yard dash that immediately showed his high-end athleticism. The 6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitter also flashed some strength during batting practice, reaching a 93.7 mph max exit velocity. He carried those tools directly into game action, going 3-for-4 with two singles and a double while showing the ability to use the entire field. Davis consistently found the barrel with a controlled approach and showed how his speed can impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. It was a strong all-around showing built around athleticism, speed, and in-game production.

Roman Defalco C / 1B / Carolina Forest, SC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 7

Defalco showed a strong, physical offensive profile with noticeable juice in the bat throughout the event. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitter produced a 94.9 mph max exit velocity during batting practice and drove the ball out to 362 feet, showing his ability to impact the baseball with authority. He carried that offensive presence into game action, collecting a single while continuing to show strength through contact. Defalco’s combination of present strength, bat speed, and ability to drive the baseball stood out in a solid overall showing.

Austin Glover OF / SS / River Bluff, SC / 2028

Glover showed out with some big-time tools across the board and put together one of the more complete workouts of the event. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound athlete started the day with a 6.85-second 60 before showing off a strong arm from the outfield at 90 mph. The right-handed hitter followed with a loud round of batting practice, producing a 95.3 mph max exit velocity and driving the ball out to 366 feet. Glover carried the tools into game action as well, working a walk and later hammering a hard-hit single to left field. His combination of athleticism, arm strength, and offensive impact made for a strong all-around showing.

Conner Highsmith 1B / 3B / Eastside, SC / 2028

Highsmith showed a physical offensive profile with plenty of strength in the frame and noticeable power in the bat. The 6-foot-2, 183-pound right-handed hitter put together a loud round of batting practice, reaching a 95.6 mph max exit velocity while driving the ball out to 375 feet. His strength showed through contact with the ability to drive the baseball with authority when he got the barrel out front. Highsmith carried that into game action by collecting a single, rounding out a solid showing built around his physicality and power potential.

Josh Koepke 1B / RHP / Hilton Head Christian Academy, SC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 147 / POS: 8

Koepke brings an imposing physical presence to the box with a 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame and obvious strength from the left side. The left-handed hitter showed juice in the barrel during batting practice, reaching a 90.4 mph max exit velocity with more power likely to come. In game action, Koepke worked a walk and later squared up a line drive directly at the center fielder, showing the ability to produce quality contact against live pitching. His size, strength, and left-handed power potential make the offensive profile an intriguing one to follow.

Braden Little 3B / 1B / Legion Collegiate Academy, SC / 2028

Little showed a physical offensive profile with a strong 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame and plenty of strength in the bat. The right-handed hitter produced one of the better exit velocities of the event, reaching 98.4 mph during batting practice and showing the ability to impact the baseball with authority. He carried that into game action, staying through the middle of the field for a clean single back up the box. Little’s physicality and present bat strength stood out, giving him a solid offensive foundation from the corner infield.

CJ Long C / 3B / Lexington High School, SC / 2029

Long showed a strong, physical look in the box with a 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame and a right-handed offensive profile. While the workout numbers didn’t fully show his offensive ability, he elevated his game once live action began. Long got the barrel out front and drove a double to left field, showing the ability to do damage against live pitching. His physicality and in-game extra-base hit highlighted a solid offensive showing.

Mason Lowe 3B / C / Batesburg-Leesville High School, SC / 2027

Lowe brought noticeable energy and enthusiasm to the field, playing the game hard and with a competitive presence throughout the event. The 6-foot-1, 160-pound athlete showed solid tools in the workout, running a 6.92-second 60 and producing a 92.6 mph max exit velocity from the right side. The results didn’t fully show up in the hit column during game play, but Lowe squared up multiple balls and consistently put together competitive at-bats. His athleticism, energy, and ability to impact the baseball made for a quality overall showing.

Carson Payne OF / Lucy Beckham, SC / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 208 / POS: 42

Payne showed a versatile, athletic profile with a strong desire to stay involved and impact the game wherever he was asked to play. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound athlete showed solid tools during the workout, including an 80 mph arm from the outfield. In game action, the right-handed hitter stayed through the middle of the field for a well-struck single back up the box, showing a simple approach and willingness to use the big part of the field. Payne also showed the ability to move around defensively and handle multiple positions, bringing good energy and an “anywhere you need me” mentality to the field.

Andrew Roof C / 2B / Conway High, SC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 12

Roof put together a strong day in game action, reaching base in all three of his plate appearances with two singles and a walk. The right-handed hitter showed a simple approach at the plate, finding the barrel and taking what pitchers gave him throughout the game. Behind the plate, Roof did a good job handling the pitching staff and showed comfort working with different arms throughout the day. His combination of in-game production and steady work behind the plate highlighted a quality overall showing.

Chandler Shaw SS / 2B / Lucy Beckham, SC / 2029

Shaw’s defensive ability stood out throughout the event, showing a natural feel for shortstop and the ability to move around the middle of the infield at a high level. The 5-foot-10, 145-pound left-handed hitter has a lean, wiry frame with plenty of physical projection remaining and showed an 80 mph arm across the diamond. Defensively, he played with smooth actions, good body control, and an understanding of how to get himself in position to make plays. There wasn’t much to show for offensively in game action, but Shaw took aggressive swings and showed intent at the plate. His defensive instincts and ability to handle the middle of the diamond were the biggest takeaways from the day.

Dylan Williams OF / RHP / Cardinal Newman, SC / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 117 / POS: 28

Williams put together a solid offensive showing, carrying a quality round of batting practice into game action. The 6-foot, 168-pound right-handed hitter reached a 92.3 mph max exit velocity and drove the ball out to 351 feet during the workout, showing some present strength in the bat. He followed that up by collecting two singles in game play, finding the barrel and producing when facing live pitching. Williams’ combination of developing strength and in-game production made for a quality overall look.

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