North Carolina Class of 2028: Fall Rankings Update

With the conclusion of the fall season, Prep Baseball North Carolina releases its latest rankings update for the Class of 2028. This fall edition encompasses performances from Prep Baseball’s underclass Top Prospect Games, the Prep Baseball Fall Championships, various scout days, and additional player coverage from across the state. While typically a smaller lift than the preseason or post-summer updates, this fall ranking refresh provides critical insight into emerging talent and primes our scouting staff for the upcoming preseason coverage.

This update expands the Class of 2028 rankings from 140 to 165 players, adding 27 new names to the list. Several players also improved their internal grades and, consequently, their rankings following standout fall performances. While there are no changes to the Top 10, the fall season offered additional context for the strength and depth of the class, setting the stage for the pre-spring rankings update and the spring high school season.

The Rankings Process

Prep Baseball’s ranking methodology is structured, thorough, and impartial. Player evaluations are built on live scouting, event data, and video review. Once graded, players are entered into a class-specific database. To minimize bias, all identifying information is temporarily removed, allowing the rankings to be sorted solely on grades and measurable tools. Names are then reintroduced, and final adjustments are made to ensure accuracy and fairness.

For positional rankings, the process begins with the overall class rankings. Once the rankings are finalized, the scouting staff reviews how players align within their designated positions. Positional rankings provide context for understanding the balance of talent at each spot, though they are not always a direct indicator of a player’s long-term defensive home.

See the Full Rankings - Top 165 in NC HERE.

What’s Inside the Rankings

This update is just the start of our coverage for the Class of 2028. Here’s what to expect:

• New Faces: Spotlight on the newcomers who earned their way into the rankings this fall.
• Rising Stars: Players who climbed the leaderboard after strong performances and updated scouting grades.
• Positional Breakdown: See how the top prospects stack up by position, from catcher to pitcher.

Each of these sections will be highlighted with individual stories, video, and scouting insights throughout the season—offering coaches, scouts, and fans a complete look at the rising talent in North Carolina’s Class of 2028.

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North Carolina Class of 2028: Top 10 Preview

The Class of 2028 continues to take shape, and the latest rankings highlight the elite prospects leading the way. Here’s a look at the Top 10 players in North Carolina, showcasing both talent and early national recognition:

Top 10 – North Carolina Class of 2028

1. Ethan Stewart – DH Conley | 2028 | OF
2. Trendyn Motley – Cox Mill | 2028 | OF
3. Levi Kerr – Marvin Ridge | 2028 | SS
4. Derek Vazquez – Charlotte Christian | 2028 | SS
5. Hunter Hedgecoe – Terry Sanford | 2028 | C
6. Brax Thompson – Providence | 2028 | SS
7. Kaden Nichols – Riverside | 2028 | RHP
8. Sean Rodesiler – Davidson Day | 2028 | LHP
9. Thomas Piscorik – Wakefield | 2028 | SS
10. Duncan Carver – AC Reynolds | 2028 | RHP

Early Exposure and National Experience

Several of these players have already gained valuable experience on the national stage:

• Three of the Top 10 represented Team North Carolina at the 2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games.
• Five players competed for Team NC at other national or regional events this year, showcasing their tools against top-tier competition.

Looking ahead, the 2028 class will feature prominently at the 2026 Prep Baseball Future Games, the nation’s largest uncommitted showcase, hosted at LakePoint in Georgia. Team NC will take the field for three games and a full workout in front of over 400 college coaches, offering these top prospects a chance to further elevate their profiles.

Video Spotlights

While we are still very early in the evaluation process, these four players have utilized their platform with Prep Baseball to vault into the Top 10 of the 2028 class.  Below we get a look at some of the performances from late in 2025.  See more on each player by clicking on their name.  Each has a full Prep Baseball profile with stats and analytics.

• Brax Thompson – SS, Providence
  
  
  
  
• Sean Rodesiler – LHP, Davidson Day
  
  
  
  
• Thomas Piscorik – SS, Wakefield
  
  
  
  
• Duncan Carver – RHP, AC Reynolds
  
  
  
  

Prep Baseball's player video provides in-depth looks at swing mechanics, defensive actions, and pitching arsenals—giving coaches and fans a closer view of what makes these players among the best in the state.

The Top 10 of the 2028 class offers a glimpse at the rising stars of North Carolina baseball, and with preseason events still on the horizon, this list will continue to evolve as players develop and gain exposure.

Click Here to see the full 2028 Rankings Update - Expanded to the Top 165 in the State.

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