North Carolina’s Top Uncommitted Prospects: 2026 & 2027 Classes

Following the recent updates to the North Carolina Class of 2026 Rankings and Class of 2027 Rankings, as well as the national Overall Rankings Recap, Prep Baseball North Carolina continues its in-depth look at the state’s top talent. The fall update provided a comprehensive snapshot of how players have progressed through another pivotal season of development and competition — and now, attention turns to the top uncommitted prospects in each class.

Across both the 2026 and 2027 groups, North Carolina continues to show its depth and balance of talent. The state’s player pool features athletic position players, projectable arms, and advanced hitters who remain available to college programs. Many of these players are on the cusp of significant recruitment momentum heading into the 2025 high school season.

The Prep Baseball NC scouting staff plays a vital role in shaping these rankings, with extensive in-person coverage across the state. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, our scouts evaluate prospects at Prep Baseball events, organizational workouts, tournaments, showcases, practices, and live game action. This consistent on-field evaluation provides a clear, data-supported view of each player’s progression, competitiveness, and long-term potential.

In this series, we’ll break down the top uncommitted players by position from both the 2026 and 2027 classes — highlighting athletes who have already made a strong impression and are poised to draw even more attention in the coming months.

Stay tuned as we spotlight these standout players position by position, offering insights, video, and scouting notes from across North Carolina.

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Corner Infielders

Physicality and power potential often define players at the corner infield spots, but athleticism and defensive versatility are increasingly valued as well. The uncommitted corner infielders in North Carolina’s 2026 and 2027 classes showcase a strong mix of offensive upside, projection, and defensive ability across both first and third base. Several of these players have already begun to separate themselves with standout summers, consistent offensive production, and developing strength that hints at more to come.

Below, we spotlight uncommitted corner infielders from the recently updated rankings in North Carolina.

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Class of 2026 – Uncommitted Corner Infielders

Jack Bolte, 1B — Cardinal Gibbons HS
Grant Buchanan, 3B — Clayton HS
William Chopping, 3B — Pinecrest HS
Colby Epperly, 1B — Ardrey Kell HS
Ryan Field, 1B — Carmel Christian School
Fisher Goodwin, 3B — North Brunswick HS
Hampton Hawley, 1B — Pro5 Baseball Academy
Gavin Jackson, 1B — American Leadership Academy
Patrick Keller, 1B — Eastern Carolina Academy
Manny Lewis, 3B — Marvin Ridge HS
Bo Moxley, 1B — Forbush HS
Luke Ponczka, 1B — West Rowan HS
Riley Radford, 3B — Greene Central HS
Chase Smith, 1B — East Forsyth HS
Jacob Watson, 3B — Falls Lake Academy

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Class of 2027 – Uncommitted Corner Infielders

Giovanni Buccino, 1B — West Forsyth HS
Matty Carroll, 3B — Charlotte Christian HS
Gabriel Diaz, 3B — Carmel Christian School
Ethan Frazier, 1B — Covenant Day School
Mason Hawkins, 3B — Broughton HS
Grant Helms, 1B — Hickory Ridge HS
Connor Howard, 1B — Grace Christian School
Brandon Loehr, 3B — Wesleyan Christian Academy
Carson Mentlewski, 1B — Eastern Carolina Academy
Cooper Partin, 1B — Southern Alamance HS
Jayden Pipes, 1B — Wesleyan Christian Academy
James Price, 3B — Mt. Tabor HS
Christian Romine, 3B — Union Pines HS
Luke Talley, 1B — Green Level HS
Connor Woods, 3B — Terry Sanford HS

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