Tobacco Road State Games

August 15–16, 2026 | Stick Williams Dream Field – Home of Queens University | Charlotte, NC

The 2026 Tobacco Road State Games brought together some of the top talent from across North Carolina for two days at Stick Williams Dream Field in Charlotte. The six-team roster featured players from the 2027–2029 classes, providing another opportunity for Prep Baseball scouts, college coaches, and professional scouts to evaluate many of the state's top prospects in one setting.

The State Games served as a culmination of Prep Baseball North Carolina's coverage throughout the preseason, high school spring, and summer circuit. The roster was built with players who performed their way into the event throughout the year, including standouts from the Preseason All-State, NC/SC Border Battle, and other events across the state. The field also featured players with experience at some of Prep Baseball's premier national and regional events, including the Future Games, Senior Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, and Junior Future Games.

With close to 20 college programs represented throughout the weekend, the event provided an opportunity for players to perform in front of evaluators while updating their Prep Baseball profiles. Position players opened the event with a pro-style workout, producing updated statistics, analytics, and video through a full offensive and defensive evaluation. Following the workout, players transitioned into game action, with each of the six teams playing two games over the course of the weekend.

Prep Baseball scouts were on hand throughout the event, collecting data, video, and evaluations. The coverage from the Tobacco Road State Games will continue with leaderboards, statistical analysis, scout notes, and player features highlighting the players and performances that stood out in Charlotte.

FULL EVENT SITE:
Rosters, Results & Leaderboards

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Tobacco Road State Games - Team Black, Gray, & Green Arms

Team Black

Joshua Beam, RHP/3B, East Lincoln, 2027
Heavy fastball with significant arm-side run, and brought solid velocity to the mound, touching 87 mph with the heater. Efficient two innings of work that featured a change-up that caused problems for hitters. Easy to dream on the future in the long, 6-foot-7 frame.
Key Stats: Fastball at 87.0 mph | Slider Spin at 1955 rpm | Fastball IVB at 13.5 in

Jack Cunningham, RHP, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2028
Spun a high-level curveball with elite rotation, averaging 2891 rpm, and featured elite spin characteristics on the fastball, allowing it to play up. Big frame with projection left. Breaking ball has out pitch potential.
Key Stats: Fastball at 87.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2891 rpm | Fastball Spin at 2191 rpm

William Fansler, RHP, Willow Spring, 2028
Two clean innings of work with a solid 3 pitch mix. Slider has length, missing barrels. Heavy fastball with significant arm-side run, and featured a lively fastball that reached 84 mph.
Key Stats: Fastball at 84.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2106 rpm | Fastball IVB at 14.4 in

Brooks Keeler, RHP/SS, Hoggard, 2028
Solid mover with a ¾ slot and above average arm speed. Touched 87 mph with the heater, and featured a sharp, high-spin slider with late biting action at 2638 rpm. More sweep than depth on the breaking ball, running off of bats, creating chase at times.
Key Stats: Fastball at 87.0 mph | Slider Spin at 2638 rpm | Fastball Spin at 2250 rpm

Ty'lae Rose, 1B/LHP, Whiteville High, 2028
Physical build. Solid mover down the hill for his size. Loose hips and solid rhythm in the delivery and arm. Left handed hitters were not comfortable. Featured a lively fastball that reached 82 mph with arm side run.
Key Stats: Fastball at 82.0 mph | Slider Spin at 2160 rpm | Fastball IVB at 15.1 in

Jayden Zilewicz, RHP/OF, Emsley A Laney, 2028
Athletic frame that is still maturing and positioned to add weight and strength in the coming years. Repeats an inline delivery. Clean arm with solid quickness. Fastball up to 84 mph. Top to bottom breaking ball. Sin rates averaging 2509 rpm. Potential out pitch as he continues to develop.
Key Stats: Curveball Spin at 2509 rpm | Fastball at 84.0 mph | Fastball IVB at 14.9 in

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Team Green

RJ Browning, SS/RHP, Topsail, 2027
Good athlete. Simple mover that creates some deception with the front side. Advanced carry on the heater with 17.5 inches of induced vertical break, and ran the fastball up to 86 mph with minimal effort. As he continues to mature, adding strength and quickness, the fastball will be positioned to take a big jump – already getting swing and miss in the zone and elevated.
Key Stats: Fastball IVB at 17.5 in | Fastball at 86.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2420 rpm

Odin Ginader, RHP, Marvin Ridge, 2027
Committed to Belmont Abbey. One of the top outings of the event, striking out 6 over 2 innings. Heavy sink paired with a late, horizontal slider with solid length. Fastball up to 88 mph. Slider spin at 2736 rpm on average.
Key Stats: Fastball at 88.0 mph | Slider Spin at 2736 rpm | Fastball IVB at 14.9 in

Connor Ramey, OF/OF, South Mecklenburg, 2027
Thin frame with length. Easy to see some projection as he continues to add strength and weight to the frame. Simple delivery. Around the zone throughout. Fastball reached 83 mph with some ride from an over-the-top slot.
Key Stats: Fastball at 83.0 mph | Slider Spin at 1876 rpm | Fastball IVB at 15.7 in

Cooper Redfern, RHP, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2027
One of the big winners from the event. Has shown feel for a good FB/CH combination but introduced a hard, late slider that got freeze and swing and miss in the zone. Thrown with hand speed, it mimics the fastball into the hitter’s decision area. Fastball peaked at 85 – Long, lean frame suggests more may come with the average to above arm speed present.
Key Stats: Fastball at 85.0 mph | Slider Spin at 2424 rpm | Fastball IVB at 15.0 in

Paxton Ladner, 1B/RHP, Weddington, 2028
Physical frame with broad shoulders and a tapered waist. Solid mover down the mound. Medium arm swing works through an over-the-top slot. Created some discomfort with hitters with his release and angle through the zone. Fastball jumped on hitters at times, peaking at 87 mph. Excellent spin on the slider, creating multiple looks to the slider – at times horizontal and at times featuring hard downer action.
Key Stats: Fastball at 87.0 mph | Slider Spin at 2566 rpm | Fastball Spin at 2123 rpm

Dennis Andrison, RHP/OF, Topsail, 2029
Buying the upside as Andrison will fill out and he is positioned for every bit of strength and weight to impact his stuff. Around the zone with a three pitch mix. Efficient mover. Loose hips. Missed barrels up in the zone thanks to 19.4 inches of vertical carry, and showcased a firm heater topping out at 84 mph.
Key Stats: Fastball IVB at 19.4 in | Fastball Spin at 2257 rpm | Fastball at 84.0 mph

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Team Grey

Tyler Eason, SS/2B, East Bladen High, 2027
Athletic, worked with some ease on the bump. Potential 2-way follow due to the efficiency. Frame suggests more will come as he continues to fill out. Lively fastball that reached 85 mph. Sweeping breaking ball had length. Pounded the zone throughout the 2 innings of work.
Key Stats: Fastball at 85.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2055 rpm | Fastball IVB at 11.8 in

Hagan Stone Jones, RHP/3B, Parkwood, 2027
Intriguing arm that works from a submarine slot. The undershooter creates some discomfort. Long, loose arm action. Showed solid feel for spinning a slider as well. Solid athlete, he held his posture and release over the two innings of work. Heavy fastball with significant arm-side run. Slider worked from a similar slot, spinning at 2467 rpm on average.
Key Stats: Slider Spin at 2467 rpm | Fastball at 82.0 mph | Fastball IVB at 4.7 in

Ethan Street, RHP/3B, Corinth Holders, 2027
Low-¾ slot that creates heavy sink and a slot to attack with a slider. Right handed hitters showed discomfort. Strike thrower, he pounded the zone, creating soft, ground ball contact. Fastball up to 86 mph. Heavy soft contact.
Key Stats: Fastball at 86.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2059 rpm | Slider Spin at 1966 rpm

Dylan Hancock, SS/RHP, Cuthbertson, 2028
Good mover with a quick arm. Attacked from an over-the-top slot. Fastball jumped on hitters, creating swing and miss in zone and when elevated. Fastball up to 88 mph, and created extreme ride through the zone, posting 20.8 inches of IVB. Breaking ball is still maturing, working to create hard downer action.
Key Stats: Fastball at 88.0 mph | Fastball IVB at 20.8 in | Slider Spin at 2420 rpm

Trevor Snyder, 1B/LHP, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2029
Lean, young frame. Long limbs. Solid mover with good feel for his body. Positioned to make jumps as he adds strength and weight on the body. Clean arm through an over-the-top slot. Solid feel for pitching. Ran the fastball up to 82 mph with minimal effort and solid arm-side run.
Key Stats: Fastball at 82.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2330 rpm | Fastball IVB at 11.9 in

CJ Waleski, C/RHP, Charlotte Catholic, 2029
Good direction with loose, athletic hips down the hill. Lean frame that will add strength in the coming years. Ran the fastball up to 85 mph. Solid ride through the zone. Breaking ball is still maturing but has the makings of a hard, downer that will create soft contact.
Key Stats: Fastball at 85.0 mph | Curveball Spin at 2046 rpm | Fastball IVB at 16.6 in

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