The 2026 SC Rising Stars ID is set for Saturday, April 18th, at The Ripken Baseball Complex in Mrytle Bech, SC. The Rising Stars IDs help update evaluations and metrics. This setting provides a prime opportunity for prospects to strengthen their Prep Baseball profiles and position themselves for invitations to premier summer events such Carolina Border Battle, SC Top Prospect Games, and JR Future Games.

The Preseason ID plays a crucial role on the Prep Baseball calendar, serving as an early identification point before the SCHSL season. These events allow our scouting staff, and college recruiters, to establish a strong follow list entering the spring. Our staff strategically hosts preseason events across the state with the goal of identifying emerging prospects who have capitalized on the offseason, while also re-evaluating known players trending upward. Complete player profiles, including tech metrics, statistics, video, and detailed scouting reports, will be published on the Prep Baseball Report website, which is followed by more than 1,000 college programs nationwide.

The event began with A pro-style workout for all the position players followed that included running a laser timed 60 recorded using Vald Preformance Technology, pitcher bullpens with each pitch tracked by Trackman, a defensive evaluation, and finished with BP with TrackMan ball flight analysis.

Below we will look at the statistical breakdown for the event.

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STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN

QUICK HITTERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jimmy Hessberg OF / SS / Thomas C. Cario Middle, SC / 2031 Young right-handed bat with present feel for the barrel and early data that stands out for the age. Posted a 79 mph exit velocity with a 287 ft max distance, showing the ability to create lift and carry.  Bat speed at 61.9 mph with 25 G’s points to quick hands and efficient rotation for a middle school prospect.  Stays controlled through contact and produced consistent line drives during his round.  On the mound, worked 56–58 mph with a fastball that showed strike throwing ability and developing feel.  Mixed in a breaking ball in the mid to upper 40s with spin traits that will continue to improve as he gains strength.

Wyatt Huffman RHP / OF / North Myrtle Beach, SC / 2030 Strong, athletic build with metrics that already separate him from his class.  Ran a 7.29 sixty with solid acceleration splits, showing usable speed for his size. Right-handed bat produced a 90 mph exit velocity with a 321 ft max distance.  Bat speed at 82.2 mph and 27 G’s of rotational acceleration point to advanced hand speed and force production.  Ball jumped with carry, especially to the pull side, and he showed the ability to drive it with intent.  On the mound, fastball sat 82 mph with nearly 2000 rpm, showing a firm, repeatable release and feel for the zone.  The breaking ball at 68 mph featured tight spin up to 2300 rpm with sharp action, giving him a real swing-and-miss offering at this stage.  Changeup at 70–72 mph showed developing separation with consistent arm speed.  Two-way profile with present strength, bat speed, and a breaking ball that already grades well against his peers.

Ryder Rogers RHP / 3B / Latta Middle, SC / 2030 Right-handed hitter with a contact-oriented approach and developing strength.  Posted a 76 mph exit velocity with a flatter path that produced line drives through the middle of the field.  Bat speed at 63.6 mph shows present quickness, and the swing stays under control with the ability to square balls consistently.  As strength builds, there is room for the contact quality to take a step forward.  On the mound, worked 68–70 mph with a fastball that showed feel for the zone and steady spin around 1800 rpm.  Mixed in a breaking ball at 56–59 mph with spin near 2000 rpm, showing developing shape and the ability to land it.  Changeup at 63–65 mph flashed arm-side movement with maintained arm speed.  Early-stage arm with strike-throwing traits and a three-pitch mix that will continue to trend up with physical gains.

Andrew Tucker C / 3B / James F. Byrnes, SC / 2031 Young right-handed hitter with a contact-first profile and feel for putting the barrel on the ball.  Posted a 76 mph exit velocity with a line drive path geared for the middle of the field.  Bat speed at 67.1 mph shows quick hands for his age, and he stays balanced through contact.  Approach is built around consistency, with room for power to grow as strength develops.  Behind the plate, recorded pop times in the 2.30–2.40 range with a clean transfer and developing arm strength at 68 mph.  Actions show a young catcher who understands the position and works to stay under control through the exchange.  Early defensive foundation paired with bat-to-ball skills gives him a profile to follow as he matures physically.

McCoy White SS / RHP / Henry L. Sneed Middle, SC / 2031 Compact, athletic build with quick-twitch traits that show up in the run times.  Turned in a 7.89 sixty with strong early splits, pointing to developing speed.  Right-handed swing stays short and direct, producing a 77 mph exit velocity.  Bat speed at 63 mph shows present quickness, and the approach is built around contact with a flatter path through the zone.  On the mound, worked 67–69 mph with a fastball that showed feel for the zone and steady spin in the mid 1600s.  Mixed a breaking ball at 59–62 mph with developing shape and the ability to land it for strikes.  Changeup at 64–66 mph flashed arm-side movement with consistent arm speed.  Athletic mover with a three-pitch mix and a profile that should continue to trend up as strength is added.