Prep Baseball Report

2025 NC/SC Border Battle: VALD Athletic Testing


Sean Smith
NC/SC Operations Manager

2025 NC/SC Border Battle - Event Recap

Prep Baseball was in Charlotte, NC on June 10-11th for the NC/SC Border Battle, held at UNC-Charlotte. These events serve as a crucial evaluation platform, giving players an opportunity to update their Prep Baseball profile with verified stats, advanced analytics, video, and scout notes — all gathered during a pro-style workout.

Athletes participating in a Summer ID also become eligible for future invitations to Team Carolina's premier events, including the Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, and Top Prospect Games. These invite-only showcases feature the top talent from across North Carolina, drawing attention from college coaches and professional scouts nationwide.

The day began with laser-timed 60-yard dashes using the VALD timing system, which tracked athletes' sprint metrics at the 10-yard, 30-yard, and 60-yard marks. The system also provided speed-based insights into acceleration and top-end run performance.

60 yard Dash

10 yard split

30 yard Time

60 yard Time

Vertical & RSI Jumps

Vertical Jump

RSI Jump

Grip Strength

Grip (R)

Grip (L)