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

---

Tobacco Road State Games - Position Player Quick Hitters

Team Black

Ashton Bowes, 3B/1B, Kingsmen Baseball Academy, 2027
Produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 99.0 mph, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 90.2 mph off the bat. Two barrels in live game action. Average barrel feel but is working to impact the ball on each swing.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 99.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 90.2 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.1s

Lane Collier, 3B/C, East Wake Academy, 2027
Physical presence. Solid zone feel in game. Nimble feet for his size on defense. Unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 95.0 mph in the workout.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 73.1 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.19s

Ian Roseboro, OF/2B, Central Cabarrus High, 2027
Frame has added strength. Broad shoulders. Showcased quick-twitch athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.83s 30-yard dash, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 91.5 mph off the bat. Profiles with projection in the power tool. Worked for extension in the workout and game action.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 100.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 91.5 mph | Peak Jump Height at 26.3 in

Lucas Barga, C/3B, Davidson Day School, 2028
Demonstrated high-level arm strength behind the plate with an 80.0 mph catcher velocity. Solid receiver. Athletic back stop that has an extremely high ceiling vs. the run game. In the workout, produced elite-level peak impact, registering a max exit velocity of 95.0 mph. Three barrels in five at-bats in live game action, including a double. Handsy swing manipulated the barrel.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.6 mph | Peak Jump Height at 23.2 in

Tyson Cameron, C/RHP, A3 Academy, 2028
Showed off a quick release and big arm strength, touching 77.0 mph from the crouch. In game pop times ranged 1.98 - 2.12 between innings and showed good accuracy in live game action pops. Good feel for the strike zone in the box. Extended at-bats and drove pitch counts. Showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 88.9 mph exit velocity in BP.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 95.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 88.9 mph | Catcher Velocity at 77.0 mph

Brooks Keeler, RHP/SS, Hoggard, 2028
Fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 85.0 mph infield arm, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph. Has added strength and quickness to the frame. Solid setup and sound defensively and in the box.
Key Stats: Infield Velocity at 85.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 78.5 mph

Will Matthews, OF/RHP, Leesville Road, 2028
Advanced athlete. Lean frame - rangy with projection left in the body. Has twitch and solid strength. In games, found two hard barrels, and extended multiple at-bats, showing feel for the strike zone. In the workout, unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 99.0 mph. Burned up the turf, clocking an impressive 3.71s in the 30-yard sprint.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 99.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 91.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.71s

Brody Michel, OF/OF, Pro5 Academy, 2028
Consistent production across the workout and game play. Solid tools across the board. Three hits in game action with a walk as well. Turned in a web gem in CF tracking a ball into the left-center field gap. Potential to stick in the middle of the field. Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact in the workout. Clocked an impressive 3.84s in the 30-yard sprint.
Key Stats: 30-Yard Dash in 3.84s | Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.1 mph

Ty'lae Rose, 1B/LHP, Whiteville High, 2028
Physical frame. Has looseness and solid bend in the frame with good rotational quickness. Generated firm contact throughout his workout round, topping out at 94.0 mph, and featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact. In game, showed the ability to extend and compete in at-bats. Worked for extension.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.9 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.3s

Carter Sheridan, SS/2B, Northwest Guilford, 2028
Homered to start the game play off with a bang. High energy and up-tempo player. Moved well to his glove side on defense with rhythm in the feet and hands. Showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly, and generated firm contact throughout his workout round, topping out at 90.0 mph.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 30.4 in | Infield Velocity at 86.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph

Connor Simpson, SS/2B, Marvin Ridge, 2028
Two hits and three barrels in live game action, utilizing the full field with a flat, line-drive approach. Showed explosive lower-half power with a top-tier vertical jump of 23.9 inches. Generated firm contact throughout his workout round, topping out at 92.0 mph.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 23.9 in | 30-Yard Dash in 3.86s | Infield Velocity at 89.0 mph

Carlo Brutus, C/OF, Hickory Grove Christian, 2029
Long, rangy athlete. Just beginning to scratch the surface of what the ceiling could be in the coming years. Twitch and strength present. Showcased athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed with a 3.77s 30-yard dash, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 95.9 mph off the bat in the workout.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 99.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 95.9 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.77s

Griffin O'Connell, OF/RHP, Charlotte Country Day, 2029
Lanky, rangy frame has projection left. Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 92.0 mph in the workout. Multiple barrels in the live game action, working gap to gap with a line drive approach. Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass, topping at 89.0 mph.
Key Stats: Outfield Velocity at 89.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.7 mph

---

Team Green

RJ Browning, SS/RHP, Topsail, 2027
Good athlete that plays with good rhythm. Defense leads the prospect as a position player. Fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 92.0 mph infield arm. Showcased a professional and repeatable approach in the workout BP, finding the sweet spot regularly.
Key Stats: Infield Velocity at 92.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.9 mph

Dean Colston, SS/2B, Hickory Grove Christian, 2027
Athletic build and a frame that is continuing to mature. Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 93.0 mph in the workout. Three hits in his first three at-bats in the live game action. Utilized the full field. Four barrels in five at-bats. Handsy swing manipulated the barrel from the left side..
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 23.7 in | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.5 mph

Kaiden Cox, 2B/OF, Jacksonville High, 2027
Two hits and three barrels from the left side in live game action. Flat, worked for extension with his hardest contact coming to the pull side. Showcased a professional and repeatable approach in the workout, finding the sweet spot regularly, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.8 mph

Elijah Vega, OF/RHP, Marvin Ridge, 2027
Athletic build Showed elite consistency and hard-hit ability, averaging 87.7 mph in the workout. Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph. Solid zone feel in the box, working deep into several at-bats.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 87.7 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.03s

Maddox Earnhardt, OF/C, Ardrey Kell, 2028
Flat through the zone, showed an ability to get the barrel to higher level velocity, working on top, or with a line-drive approach. Plays with solid pace. Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 90.0 mph in the workout.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 79.0 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.96s

Harris Eimer, 3B/OF, Hickory, 2028
Athletic build with broad shoulders and a tapered waist. Solid lateral mover. Right handed hitter maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control, and generated firm contact throughout his workout round, topping out at 92.0 mph.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 23.4 in | Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 84.1 mph

Jeremiah Gibbs, OF, Durham Academy, 2028
Athletic build. Solid athlete. In the workout, maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 83.9 mph

Paxton Ladner, 1B/RHP, Weddington, 2028
Broad shoulders with strength present in the lower half and hands. Solid mover. In game, worked the middle of the field with some authority. Best swings were flat, producing line drives or hard ground balls. Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 92.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 92.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 81.1 mph

James Stalls, C/OF, Faith Christian School, 2028
Lean, young frame that continues to add strength and quickness. Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 85.0 mph, and maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control. Pop times between innings of the game play ranged 2.07 - 2.37.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 85.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 82.6 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.04s

Dennis Andrison, RHP/OF, Topsail, 2029
Lean, youthful frame. Solid mover with good body awareness. Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass, topping at 87.0 mph, and tested as an elite athletic mover, registering a 23.1-inch vertical jump.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 23.1 in | Outfield Velocity at 87.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 84.0 mph

Stone Burcker, C/3B, Homeschool (NC), 2029
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 90.0 mph in the workout. Physical presence with broad shoulders. Fundamentally sound and setup to continue to see his prospect status rise as he adds strength and quickness to the frame.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 76.2 mph

Ryder Sheffield, SS/RHP, North Stanly, 2029
Elite athlete with high end production. Advanced defender, plays with pace, anticipation, and rhythm. Arm has plenty of carry to hold the left side of the diamond. In the box, there is elite strength and quickness, working direct. Produced a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph in the workout. Tripled to the center field wall in his first at-bat.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 23.5 in | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.0 mph

---

Team Grey

Kingston Clowney, 1B/3B, Northwest Cabarrus, 2027
Solid strength and quickness. Works to be direct, carrying the workout swing into live game action. Generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 91.0 mph in the workout Good feet and hands around the bag at 1B.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 73.6 mph

Tyler Eason, SS/2B, East Bladen High, 2027
Baseball player. Played with good rhythm on the field and in the box. Defensively has an athletic catch and exchange. Fired strikes across the dirt with a high-end 88.0 mph infield arm, Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph in the workout.
Key Stats: Infield Velocity at 88.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 82.4 mph

Kannon Huffman, OF/C, Southwest High, 2027
Strong build. Lower half generates power. Has quickness and strength. Swing is setup to see the power tool continue to grow. Showcased explosive bat-to-ball strength, peaking at 98.0 mph off the bat, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 87.8 mph off the bat in the workout. Showed solid zone feel in the live game at-bats.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 98.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 87.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 3.84s

Maximo Jimenez, OF/1B, Knightdale High, 2027
Displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph, and tested as an elite athletic mover, registering a 24.5-inch vertical jump. Rangy frame with length that will continue to fill out in the coming years.
Key Stats: Peak Jump Height at 24.5 in | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 82.6 mph

Brayden English, C/3B, Palisades High School, 2028
High level production in the game action. Doubled to the right-center gap in his first at-bat. Homered to left in his next at-bat. Good barrel feel. On time early in at-bats for fastballs, getting the barrel to the ball. In the workout, generated firm contact throughout his round, topping out at 94.0 mph. Solid arm strength behind the dish, getting vertical early out of his crouch. Solid accuracy.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 85.8 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.13s

Owen Eudy, 3B/SS, Athens Drive, 2028
Performed in-game. Homered to left in his first at-bat. Later doubled to right. Three hard barrels in his at-bats. Has barrel feel - on time throughout his two games of action. Showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 93.0 mph, and maintained an advanced power floor, averaging 87.8 mph off the bat, in the workout.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 87.8 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 93.0 mph

Wilmer Marenco Jr., 2B/SS, Eastern Carolina Academy, 2028
Featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact, and showcased high-end barrel strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 90.0 mph in the workout. Frame is still filling out - plenty of room to what the ceiling could become.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.4 mph

Ellis White, OF/1B, Cox Mill, 2028
Broad shoulders. Physical in the box. Unloaded on the baseball with advanced raw power, posting a max exit velocity of 98.0 mph. Showcased high-end arm strength from the grass, topping at 93.0 mph.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 98.0 mph | Outfield Velocity at 93.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.7 mph

Cooper Long, SS/RHP, Terry Sanford, 2029
Advanced feel for the game for his age. Plays with an ease. Good rhythm on the field and in the box. Left handed hitter, displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 94.0 mph in the workout. Doubled to left in live game action, showing strength to the opposite field gap. Easy carry across the diirt with a high-end 90.0 mph infield arm.
Key Stats: Average Exit Velocity at 88.9 mph | Infield Velocity at 90.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 94.0 mph

Trevor Snyder, 1B/LHP, Metrolina Christian Academy, 2029
Long, lanky, and young frame. Plays with good rhythm. Left handed hitter looks the part in the box. Maintained a tight dispersion of contact quality with excellent barrel control, and displayed a strong, physical swing that produced a max exit velocity of 90.0 mph in the workout. Willing to use the full field with hard barrels on two hits in game action, one to left and one to the pull side.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 90.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 86.1 mph

Charlie Tonne, C/RHP, Providence Day, 2029
Good bend behind the dish. Athletic feet and quick release. Produced consistent pop times with solid accuracy across the weekend. Workout pop times ranged 2.01-2.04. Showcased a professional and repeatable approach, finding the sweet spot regularly in BP.
Key Stats: Max Exit Velocity at 79.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 72.3 mph | 30-Yard Dash in 4.28s

CJ Waleski, C/RHP, Charlotte Catholic, 2029
Athletic build. Youthful frame that will continue to develop. Displayed a strong swing that produced a max exit velocity of 91.0 mph, and featured a repeatable swing path, resulting in consistent hard contact in the workout. Hard contact in game action to the opposite field, including a double over the right fielder’s head..
Key Stats: Catcher Velocity at 77.0 mph | Max Exit Velocity at 91.0 mph | Average Exit Velocity at 83.6 mph

---

Tobacco Rd State Games Coverage