The South Carolina Rising Stars Games event features the best 2030 and 2031 prospects in the state. The event took placed on Tuesday, June 2nd at the College of Charleston.

All position players will showcase their talents in a pro-style workout. Following the workout, players will branch off into teams (selected by the Prep Baseball staff) for live gameplay. Pitchers will be evaluted during the gameplay portion of the event. Each player will participate in one game.

This event will also serve as a main identifier for invitations to the Junior Future Games in late July. The Junior Future Games will run in conjunction with Prep Baseball's Future Games. The Future Games features the top High School players in the Class of 2028 from across Prep Baseball's 40+ state coverage area. It is one of the most highly recruited events of the summer and attracts more than 300 college coaches from across the country each year.

The Junior Future Games, an Invitation-Only event, will feature the best identified prospects from across the country in a four-day tournament at Lake Point in Cartersville, GA. This state-of-the-art facility features 8 all-turf fields. Participants will compete against other top-level players while representing their respective state.

Below is a statistical breakdown from the event.

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QUICK HITTERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Tyler Bellush SS / OF / Ashley Ridge, SC / 2031 On the mound, Bellush separated himself even further.  He worked up to 84.4 mph with the fastball, an exceptional velocity mark for the class, while spinning it up to 2298 rpm.  His breaking ball at 69-71 mph showed quality shape with spin reaching 2550 rpm, giving him a potential swing-and-miss offering.  He also mixed a firm changeup at 72-73 mph to round out the arsenal. The combination of athleticism, offensive tools, and advanced pitching metrics makes Bellush one of the premier young prospects to follow in South Carolina's 2031 class.

Leland Forrester OF / RHP / Eastside, SC / 2030 On the mound, Forrester showed a projectable two-pitch mix for a 2030.  His fastball sat 74–80 mph and touched 82, a solid velocity band for the class from a 6-2/155 lb left-handed frame that carries easy projection.  He spun the heater at 2079 rpm, a quality spin rate that gives the pitch a chance to play up as velo develops. He paired it with a breaking ball in the 59–64 mph range spinning at 1962 rpm, a pitch with legitimate shape and separation from the fastball that flashes swing-and-miss potential.  The combination of a live left arm, projectable size, and two-way tools makes Forrester one of the more intriguing young arms to track in South Carolina's 2030 class.

Mark Hamlin Jr. OF / RHP / Augusta Christian, SC / 2030 Right handed pitcher with present strength and frame maturity.  Fastball sits 82-84 and plays with steady life in the zone topped 85.  Secondary profile shows a developing breaking ball at 69-72 with early shape and some sweep.  Changeup sits 72-74 with fade and usable separation from fastball.  Delivery shows athletic base and ability to repeat timing.  Arm action stays consistent through release with firm intent.

Greyson Manos SS / RHP / Christ Church Episcopal, SC / 2030 Right handed pitcher with developing strength and a lean frame. Fastball sits 76-80 with ability to work both sides of the plate. Shows flashes of life when elevated and gains carry through extension.  Breaking ball sits 65-68 with early depth and shape. Delivery shows rhythm with some length in the arm path with good arm speed.

Easton Norfolk 1B / LHP / JL Mann, SC / 2030 Left handed pitcher with athletic base and projectable frame.  Fastball sits 78-79 with consistent strike zone carry and modest life through the top of the zone.  Breaking ball sits 66 with firm shape and some sweep, used early in counts for contact.  Changeup sits 67 with straight action and developing.  Delivery shows clean direction with athletic lower half and good tempo.  Arm works free with repeatable slot and effort.

Bryce Rennie C / RHP / Hanahan, SC / 2030 Right handed pitcher with compact frame and present athleticism.  Fastball sits 82-83 and topped 84 with consistent zone life and solid arm-side run.  Shows ability to work to both edges with intent and repeatable release.  Breaking ball sits 68-71 with tighter shape and usable depth, flashes better when thrown with conviction.  Delivery stays compact with efficient direction down the slope.

Brady Rikala OF / RHP / Southside Christian, SC / 2030 Right handed pitcher with lean build and developing strength base.  Fastball sits 75-79 and topped 80.  Pitch plays mostly straight with some arm side finish when located down.  Breaking ball sits 67-70 with gradual shape and average depth.  Changeup sits 68-70 with action and feel.  Delivery shows effort with timing variance through balance point.  Arm works from a consistent slot with average quickness.

Brysten Spencer C / RHP / Mountain View Prep, SC / 2030 Right handed pitcher with strong frame and present strength.  Fastball sits 83-84 and holds velocity deep into outings.  Pitch shows steady life through the zone with ability to elevate for swings and misses.  Breaking ball sits 72-74 with firm shape and usable depth, projects as a primary secondary weapon as consistency improves.  Changeup sits 74-76 with early feel and lactiosn.  Delivery shows strength in the lower half with controlled tempo and repeatable direction.  Arm action is clean with solid speed and consistent release height.

Brady Westbrooks SS / RHP / Gray Collegiate Academy, SC / 2031 Right handed pitcher with small frame and developing strength base.  Fastball sits 67-70 with life and early strike zone command. Pitch plays best when worked down and to the glove side.  Secondary breaking ball sits 61-64 with good shape and early feel for spin.  Changeup sits 63 with good action and shape.

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