Superlatives: NC/SC Border Battle - NC's Top Stuff on the Bump
June 29, 2026

2026 NC/SC Border Battle: Leaderboards, Notes & Analysis
The 2026 NC/SC Border Battle once again brought together many of the top underclass prospects from the Carolinas, as more than 120 players from the 2027, 2028, and 2029 grad classes gathered at UNC Charlotte's Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium for two days of evaluations and competition.
The event began on Tuesday, June 9th with a complete workout day. Position players participated in offensive and defensive evaluations while collecting a wide range of measurable data and advanced metrics. Hitters went through multiple rounds of batting practice with TrackMan technology capturing batted ball data and BLAST Motion providing swing analytics. Defensively, players worked from their primary positions, allowing the Prep Baseball scouting staff to evaluate athleticism, range, footwork, arm strength, and overall feel for the game.
Players also completed athletic testing throughout the day, including laser-timed 60-yard dashes with 10-yard and 30-yard split times, along with jump testing to measure explosiveness and overall athletic ability.
Competition shifted to game action on Wednesday, June 10th as players took part in 8-11 innings of controlled scrimmages. The live game environment allowed scouts to evaluate how each player's measurable tools translated at game speed while providing valuable opportunities for hitters and pitchers to compete against some of the top talent from both North Carolina and South Carolina. Pitching data was collected throughout game play using TrackMan technology, providing advanced metrics and in-game performance analysis.
Following the event, each player's Prep Baseball profile will be fully updated with statistics, advanced metrics, video, and scouting reports, allowing college coaches and professional scouts to continue tracking player development throughout their high school careers.
Prep Baseball North Carolina and Prep Baseball South Carolina would like to thank all of the players, parents, coaches, and scouts who helped make the 2026 NC/SC Border Battle another outstanding event.
Over the coming days, Prep Baseball will release statistical leaderboards, scouting notes, and player reports highlighting the top performers from both days of action.
More information, including the full roster, statistics, and advanced metrics, can be found here:
North Carolina Pitching Superlatives
The North Carolina pitching staff featured power arms, advanced pitchability, and several of the top uncommitted prospects in attendance at the 2026 NC/SC Border Battle. From premium fastball velocity to elite secondary offerings and strike-throwing ability, these pitchers separated themselves throughout the workout and game portions of the event.
🔥 Top Fastball
- Brax Thompson | RHP | Providence HS | 2028
- Ryder Anderson | RHP | DH Conley HS | 2028
- Parker Simo | LHP | J.H. Rose HS | 2027
- Elijah Martin | RHP | Green Hope HS | 2027
- Philip Daly | RHP | Jordan HS | 2027
- Jack Vannoy | RHP | Broughton HS | 2028
- Cooper Redfern | RHP | Eastern Carolina Academy | 2027
- Kaiwi Sharp | RHP | First Flight HS | 2029
- Karsen Dodd | RHP | Providence HS | 2029
- Blake French | RHP | Davie County HS | 2027
💨 Best Fastball Movement
- Parker Simo | LHP | J.H. Rose HS | 2027
- William Fansler | RHP | Willow Spring HS | 2028
- Brax Thompson | RHP | Providence HS | 2028
🌀 Top Breaking Ball
- Brax Thompson | RHP | Providence HS | 2028
- Karsen Dodd | RHP | Providence HS | 2029
- Aiden Kirk | LHP | Grace Christian | 2028
- Kaiwi Sharp | RHP | First Flight HS | 2029
🎯 Best Changeup
- Brax Thompson | RHP | Providence HS | 2028
- Cooper Redfern | RHP | Eastern Carolina Academy | 2027
- CJ Nixon | LHP | Grace Christian | 2029
- Joyner Haddock | LHP | J.H. Rose HS | 2027
🎯 Best Command
- CJ Nixon | LHP | Grace Christian | 2029
- Parker Simo | LHP | J.H. Rose HS | 2027
- Jack Vannoy | RHP | Broughton HS | 2028
- Brax Thompson | RHP | Providence HS | 2028
More from the NC/SC Border Battle
- NC Superlatives: NC/SC Border Battle - NC's Top Stuff on the Bump 6/29/26
- NC Statistical Analysis: North Carolina from the NC/SC Border Battle 6/29/26
- NC Data Dive: North Carolina Pitchers from the NC/SC Border Battle 6/26/26
- NC Data Dive: North Carolina Position Players from the NC/SC Border Battle 6/25/26
- NC Quick Hitters: North Carolina Arms from the NC/SC Border Battle 6/17/26
