2025 Playoffs Week 1 Scout Blogs - Part 1
May 9, 2025
The 2025 State Playoffs Are Underway!
Following a competitive regular season, the journey to the 2025 State Playoffs is officially in motion. Opening night saw Class 5A and 4A teams take the field on Monday, May 5, kicking off what promises to be an electric few weeks of postseason baseball. Classes 3A, 2A, and 1A will follow with first-round action beginning Tuesday, May 6.
Teams across the state have battled all season with one goal in sight, punching their ticket to the State Championship series. With playoff intensity already showing on Day One, every inning from here on out carries major weight.
Below, you can check out the notes and video highlights of some stand out preformances from the week.
SCOUT BLOGS!
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Will Fulcher, 2026, RHP/INF, Woodmont
Uncommitted. Will works with a smooth, controlled delivery that keeps a solid base throughout his motion. His fastball sits 85–87 mph and tops out at 88, showing some late life up in the zone. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, giving his pitches a good downward angle. The curveball is 73–75 mph with more of a true 12–6 shape, dropping straight down with tight spin. Will stays on line to the plate and finishes in a balanced, athletic position. His legs help drive his motion, and he uses his body well to stay consistent with each pitch. Overall, he shows confidence and control with a steady two-pitch mix that can keep hitters off balance.
‘26 Will Fulcher settling in here for @woodmontbsbl. Getting soft contact with good bit of S&M on the CB @willfulcher2
FB 85-87 T88
CB 73-75 #PBFG24 Alum for #TeamSC #SCHSLPlayoffs25 #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/vT7HGjKYOy
— Prep Baseball South Carolina (@PrepBaseball_SC) May 5, 2025
Cooper Noble, 2025, INF, Riverside
The North Greenville commit Cooper steps into the box with a wide stance that sets the tone for his controlled, deliberate approach. His load features a compact leg kick that initiates a smooth weight transfer, syncing well with the upper-half coil. The hands stay patient before releasing barrel, launching with a direct, inside path to the ball that produces consistent barrel contact. His lower half works efficiently—driving off the backside and creating strong and forceful rotation. Cooper maintains a firm front side and a steady head through contact, which allows him to track pitches deep and stay on-plane. His finish is balanced and athletic, signaling advanced body control and repeatability in the box. Could be an immediate contributor at North Greenville when he steps on campus.
SEE YA 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 TIE GAME #PalmettoPower💣💣
‘25 Cooper Noble sends this one DEEP out of LCF to tie as st 2 in the 5th. @RHSBaseballSC @CooperNoble11 @NGUBaseball Commit#SCHSLPlayoffs25 #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/pFRryxIW7d
— Prep Baseball South Carolina (@PrepBaseball_SC) May 6, 2025