NC/SC Border Battle: Overall Stat Analysis
June 17, 2026
2026 NC/SC Border Battle: Leaderboards, Notes & Analysis
The 2026 NC/SC Border Battle once again brought together many of the top underclass prospects from the Carolinas, as more than 120 players from the 2027, 2028, and 2029 grad classes gathered at UNC Charlotte's Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium for two days of evaluations and competition.
The event began on Tuesday, June 9th with a complete workout day. Position players participated in offensive and defensive evaluations while collecting a wide range of measurable data and advanced metrics. Hitters went through multiple rounds of batting practice with TrackMan technology capturing batted ball data and BLAST Motion providing swing analytics. Defensively, players worked from their primary positions, allowing the Prep Baseball scouting staff to evaluate athleticism, range, footwork, arm strength, and overall feel for the game.
Players also completed athletic testing throughout the day, including laser-timed 60-yard dashes with 10-yard and 30-yard split times, along with jump testing to measure explosiveness and overall athletic ability.
Competition shifted to game action on Wednesday, June 10th as players took part in 8-11 innings of controlled scrimmages. The live game environment allowed scouts to evaluate how each player's measurable tools translated at game speed while providing valuable opportunities for hitters and pitchers to compete against some of the top talent from both North Carolina and South Carolina. Pitching data was collected throughout game play using TrackMan technology, providing advanced metrics and in-game performance analysis.
Following the event, each player's Prep Baseball profile will be fully updated with statistics, advanced metrics, video, and scouting reports, allowing college coaches and professional scouts to continue tracking player development throughout their high school careers.
Prep Baseball North Carolina and Prep Baseball South Carolina would like to thank all of the players, parents, coaches, and scouts who helped make the 2026 NC/SC Border Battle another outstanding event.
Over the coming days, Prep Baseball will release statistical leaderboards, scouting notes, and player reports highlighting the top performers from both days of action.
More information, including the full roster, statistics, and advanced metrics, can be found here:
STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
THE 60 YARD DASH
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yd |
| 1 | Jason Moschella | NC | Wakefield High School | 2027 | OF | 6.40 s |
| 2 | Hunter Kisse | NC | Wake Forest | 2027 | OF | 6.53 s |
| 3 | Ryder Sheffield | NC | North Stanly | 2029 | SS | 6.58 s |
| 4 | Reign Taylor | NC | Needham Broughton | 2027 | OF | 6.69 s |
| 5 | Cade Lanning | SC | Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2029 | 2B | 6.71 s |
| ^ | Finn Kucaba | SC | Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2027 | OF | 6.71 s |
| 6 | Jacob Neff | SC | Nation Ford High School | 2027 | SS | 6.72 s |
| 7 | Jackson Livingston | SC | D.W. Daniel | 2028 | OF | 6.73 s |
| 8 | Reeves Israel | SC | Southside Christian | 2027 | SS | 6.76 s |
| 9 | Joyner Haddock | NC | Junius H Rose | 2027 | OF | 6.78 s |
| 10 | Drew Kinder | NC | Cardinal Gibbons | 2028 | 3B | 6.80 s |
TrackMan Max Exit Velocity (BP)
During BP, TrackMan tracked ball flight off the bat. One element TrackMan is able to produce is the exit velocity. Below are the top Exit Velocities produced during live BP.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Finn Kucaba | SC | Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2027 | OF | 104.4 mph |
| 2 | Troy Haynes | NC | Green Hope | 2028 | 3B | 101.5 mph |
| 3 | Brewer Cannon | SC | Conway | 2027 | SS | 101.3 mph |
| 4 | Hunter Kisse | NC | Wake Forest | 2027 | OF | 101.2 mph |
| 5 | Tucker Siffri | SC | J. L. Mann High Academy | 2028 | 1B | 100.9 mph |
| 6 | Will Nations | SC | Lexington High | 2029 | OF | 100.7 mph |
| 7 | Brady Purcell | SC | D.W. Daniel | 2028 | SS | 100.3 mph |
| 8 | Blake French | NC | Davie County | 2027 | OF | 100.1 mph |
| 9 | Carter Epting | SC | P27 Baseball Academy | 2027 | OF | 100.1 mph |
| 10 | Ethan Madden | SC | Lexington High School | 2028 | C | 99.3 mph |
Positional Velocity - Infielders
Infielders were able to workout at shortstop throwing across the infield, or from 1B throwing to 2B and 3B in the pro-style workout.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Reeves Israel | SC | Southside Christian | 2027 | SS | 94 |
| 2 | Brax Thompson | NC | Providence | 2028 | RHP | 89 |
| 3 | Carter Sheridan | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2028 | SS | 87 |
| ^ | Arthur McFadden | SC | Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2029 | SS | 87 |
| ^ | Jacob Neff | SC | Nation Ford High School | 2027 | SS | 87 |
| ^ | Kaden Lank | SC | North Myrtle Beach | 2028 | SS | 87 |
| ^ | Jacob Wiggs | SC | Southside Christian | 2027 | 3B | 87 |
| 4 | Gunnar Johnson | NC | Alexander Central | 2028 | SS | 86 |
| ^ | Karsen Dodd | NC | Providence | 2029 | SS | 86 |
| ^ | Brewer Cannon | SC | Conway | 2027 | SS | 86 |
| ^ | Caleb Anderson | SC | Wando | 2027 | 2B | 86 |
| 5 | Drew Kinder | NC | Cardinal Gibbons | 2028 | 3B | 85 |
| ^ | Sam Painter | SC | Hammond | 2027 | 1B | 85 |
| ^ | Mason Iser | SC | River Bluff | 2028 | 3B | 85 |
Positional Velocity - Outfielders
Outfielders worked out from right fieldmaking throws to home plate. Throws were measured by a radar gun to gauge arm strength.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Hunter Kisse | NC | Wake Forest | 2027 | OF | 93 |
| 2 | CJ Nixon | NC | Grace Christian School | 2029 | LHP | 92 |
| 3 | Joyner Haddock | NC | Junius H Rose | 2027 | OF | 91 |
| 4 | Parker Filipek | NC | TC Roberson | 2027 | C | 89 |
| ^ | Finn Kucaba | SC | Oceanside Collegiate Academy | 2027 | OF | 89 |
| 5 | Kaiwi Sharp | NC | First Flight High School | 2029 | SS | 88 |
| ^ | Carter Epting | SC | P27 Baseball Academy | 2027 | OF | 88 |
| 6 | Carter Sheridan | NC | Northwest Guilford | 2028 | SS | 87 |
| 7 | Parker Simo | NC | Junius H Rose | 2027 | LHP | 86 |
| ^ | Jacob Wiggs | SC | Southside Christian | 2027 | 3B | 86 |
| ^ | Cash Conner | SC | Eastside | 2028 | OF | 86 |
| 8 | Cayden McFalls | NC | Lincoln Charter | 2028 | LHP | 85 |
| ^ | Gavin Gray | NC | West Forsyth | 2028 | OF | 85 |
| ^ | William Stanley | NC | Fuquay Varina | 2027 | OF | 85 |
| ^ | Pierce Johnson | SC | Philip Simmons | 2027 | OF | 85 |
CATCHER POSITIONAL VELOCITY & POP TIMES
In the pro-style workout, catchers workout from behind home plate, making multiple throws to 2B, simulating a stolen base attempt.
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Jack Catron | NC | Kingsmen Baseball Academy | 2028 | C | 81 |
| ^ | Tyson Cameron | NC | A3 Academy | 2028 | C | 81 |
| 2 | Wesley Kennedy | NC | Eastern Carolina Academy | 2027 | C | 79 |
| ^ | Brooks O'Donnell | SC | Georgetown High School | 2029 | C | 79 |
| 3 | Daniel Ebeling | SC | Philip Simmons | 2028 | C | 78 |
| 4 | Noah Price | NC | Cleveland | 2027 | C | 77 |
| 5 | Patrick O'Connor | SC | Academic Magnet | 2029 | C | 76 |
| 6 | James Stalls | NC | Faith Christian School | 2028 | C | 75 |
| ^ | Parker Filipek | NC | TC Roberson | 2027 | C | 75 |
| ^ | Ethan Madden | SC | Lexington High School | 2028 | C | 75 |
| ^ | Parker Herron | SC | Beaufort | 2028 | C | 75 |
| 7 | Grayson Durrant | NC | Pro5 Academy | 2029 | C | 74 |
| ^ | Easton Crocker | SC | Lexington | 2029 | C | 74 |
| ^ | Collin Tuttle | SC | Legion Collegiate Academy | 2027 | C | 74 |
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Parker Herron | SC | Beaufort | 2028 | C | 1.92-2.03 |
| 2 | Collin Tuttle | SC | Legion Collegiate Academy | 2027 | C | 1.92-2.16 |
| 3 | Jack Catron | NC | Kingsmen Baseball Academy | 2028 | C | 1.94-2.05 |
| 4 | Parker Filipek | NC | TC Roberson | 2027 | C | 1.94-2.07 |
| 5 | Wesley Kennedy | NC | Eastern Carolina Academy | 2027 | C | 1.95-2.08 |
| 6 | Patrick O'Connor | SC | Academic Magnet | 2029 | C | 1.97-2.06 |
| 7 | Daniel Ebeling | SC | Philip Simmons | 2028 | C | 1.98-2.06 |
| 8 | James Stalls | NC | Faith Christian School | 2028 | C | 2.00-2.12 |
| 9 | Brooks O'Donnell | SC | Georgetown High School | 2029 | C | 2.00-2.20 |
| 10 | Tyson Cameron | NC | A3 Academy | 2028 | C | 2.01-2.08 |
TrackMan Info - Pitcher Bullpens
Pitchers threw a controlled scrimmage showcasing their full arsenal of pitches. Velocity and spin rate information was gathered off of the TrackMan. TrackMan analytics are the official analytics and the velocities below were captured by TrackMan.
Max Fastball Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Brax Thompson | NC | Providence | 2028 | RHP | 91.0 mph |
| 2 | Trace Mathews | SC | Legion Collegiate Academy | 2028 | RHP | 88.3 mph |
| 3 | Cooper Derrick | SC | Chapin | 2027 | RHP | 88.2 mph |
| 4 | Ryder Anderson | NC | DH Conley | 2028 | RHP | 88.0 mph |
| 5 | Parker Simo | NC | Junius H Rose | 2027 | LHP | 88.0 mph |
| 6 | Chris Polm | SC | Hanahan | 2027 | RHP | 87.8 mph |
| 7 | Jackson Shiplett | SC | Catawba Ridge | 2027 | RHP | 87.0 mph |
| 8 | Elijah Martin | NC | Green Hope | 2027 | RHP | 86.9 mph |
| 9 | Carson Scott | SC | Woodmont | 2027 | RHP | 86.7 mph |
| 10 | Mason Iser | SC | River Bluff | 2028 | 3B | 86.6 mph |
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