CHARLOTTE, NC -- This is the week of the Tobacco Road State Games, taking place August 15-16 at Stick Williams Dream Fields, featuring players from the grad classes of 2027 through 2029. Over 100 players are headed to Stick Williams Dream Fields this weekend, with more than 84 currently ranked in their home state's Prep Baseball rankings.

Inside this article, we're previewing the talent making its way to Stick Williams Dream Fields by analyzing Prep Baseball showcase data since the start of 2025 to find the most impressive statistical outliers and under-the-radar athletes on this weekend's rosters.

Find more information by visiting prepbaseballreport.com or from the pages linked below:

• Tobacco Road State Games - Statistical Overview & Player Notes
• Rosters
• Schedule
• More Info

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2028 Infielders

Emery Young 1B / OF / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 5

Nicholas Donaldson 3B / RHP / Green Level, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 169 / POS: 19

Paxton Ladner 1B / RHP / Weddington, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 3

Ty'lae Rose 1B / LHP / Whiteville High, NC / 2028

Pierce Miller RHP / SS / Charlotte Country Day, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 119 / POS: 24

Kingston Moore 3B / RHP / New Hanover, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 200 / POS: 21

Jackson Cap 2B / SS / Grace Christian Sanford, NC / 2028

Mason Hamrick SS / 2B / Holly Springs, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 99 / POS: 17

Gunnar Johnson SS / RHP / Alexander Central, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 43 / POS: 9

Landon Lewis SS / 3B / Leesville Road, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 66 / POS: 13

Wilmer Marenco Jr. 2B / SS / Eastern Carolina Academy, NC / 2028

Noah Price SS / RHP / North Duplin, NC / 2028

Charlie Scott SS / 2B / Eastern Carolina Academy, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 95 / POS: 15

Carter Sheridan SS / 2B / Northwest Guilford, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 175 / POS: 29

Connor Simpson SS / 2B / Marvin Ridge, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 104 / POS: 20

Cooper Slone SS / 2B / Providence, NC / 2028

Harris Eimer 3B / OF / Hickory High, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 62 / POS: 6

Owen Eudy 3B / SS / Athens Drive, NC / 2028

Miles Hamm 3B / OF / Eastern Carolina Academy, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 51 / POS: 5

Davis Kemp 2B / SS / South Rowan, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 70 / POS: 4

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2028 Outfielders

Jeremiah Gibbs OF / Durham Academy, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 194 / POS: 42

Connor Kullman OF / 2B / Davidson Day School, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 158 / POS: 31

Will Matthews OF / RHP / Leesville Road, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 93 / POS: 15

Brody Michel OF / OF / Pro5 Academy, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 68 / POS: 8

Jackson Welch OF / LHP / Marvin Ridge High, NC / 2028

Ellis White OF / 1B / Cox Mill, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 116 / POS: 20

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