Fort Dorchester vs Summerville Scout Blog
April 29, 2025
Fort Dorchester 4 Summerville 3
Under the lights and before a packed crowd, Fort Dorchester and Summerville faced off in a high-stakes matchup with major playoff implications. From the opening pitch, the energy was electric as both teams fought with determination and urgency.
Pitching dominated the evening, with both staffs executing at a high level—pounding the strike zone, mixing speeds, and keeping hitters off balance. Every at-bat was a battle, and strong defensive performances on both sides kept the game tight throughout. Underclassmen stepped up in critical moments, while seasoned arms showcased poise and leadership under pressure.
In the end, Fort Dorchester’s resilience and execution proved decisive, as they secured the victory. It was a contest defined by grit, precision, and a clear postseason intensity.
Check out the notes and video highlights below for a full breakdown of the standout performances from this memorable night.
RJ Hamilton - RHP - 2025 - Fort Dorchester - USC Sumter Commit
Final line pitching: 6.2 inn, 4 hits, , 3R, 1ER, 0 BB, 13 Ks (105 pitches, 70 strikes)
FB jumped out of the hand with good movement. Lots of success throwing it to both
sides of the plate. FB 85-87 T88, SL 78-79. SL was a swing and miss pitch throughout the game. He effectively changed his armslot at times to create different movement on both pitches. At the plate: 2 for 3 w/ an rbi 3B, 1B and F7
‘25 RJ Hamilton @FortDPatriotsBB
85-87 T88 mixing a SL at 78-79 with a 1,2,3 top of the first inning. @USCSumterBSE Commit#BeSeen pic.twitter.com/w5M76sF2qq
— Prep Baseball South Carolina (@PrepBaseball_SC) April 28, 2025
Banks Wickersham - SS/RHP - 2026 - Fort Dorchester - College of Charleston Commit
1 for 1 w/ a 2B, 2 BBs, 2 runs scored. Final line on the mound: 0.1 inn, FB 90-91
Big physical presence in the batter’s box. Hit the second pitch he saw off the wall in left center for a 2B. Ran the bases well, scoring from 1st base twice. He was pitched around in his last 2 at-bats
‘26 Banks Wickersham with a 2 out 2B off the CF wall here in the first. Left stranded to end the inning for @FortDPatriotsBB @BanksWickersham #PBFG24 Alum @CofCBaseball Commit #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/nDOHBcTVo7
— Prep Baseball South Carolina (@PrepBaseball_SC) April 28, 2025