NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Player Scouting Reports - Catchers
July 9, 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:
SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Easton Crocker, Lexington (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 166-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly offset setup with repeatable toe tap and swing motion Smooth, upward swing that extends well
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 320' max distance. Excellent contact up the middle with good pullside power
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short, snappy downward action with average arm speed
Defense: 2.10-2.18 pop times. Sets up well on throws, excellent receiver
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 70.25 Edge Score
Daniel Ebeling, Philip Simmons (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with big bat waggle and repeatable leg kick Smooth left handed, upward swing that elevates well with excellent bat speed
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 346' max distance. Excellent pullside approach that elevates well and often
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short, snappy action with average arm speed behind the plate
Defense: 1.98-2.06 pop times. Quick pop up and smooth transition from glove to hand
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.00 max vertical.
Parker Herron, Beaufort (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 173-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Wide based stance with hands away from body and a slight bat waggle Quick twitch hands from a small load that explodes through the zone
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 294' max distance. Solid gap to gap approach with slightly more contact than power
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Snappy action across the diamond, average arm speed
Defense: 1.92-2.03 pop times. Quick pop, able to keep ball on line well
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Ethan Madden, Lexington High School (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Former future gamer with a powerful presence at the plate.
Body: 5-9, 182-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly offset setup with repeatable leg kick into a powerful swing Powerful upward swing that explodes through the zone well
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 329' max distance. Strong pullside approach that's able to elevate well and often
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Long action that keeps it on a line well with average arm speed
Defense: 2.01-2.18 pop times. Solid receiver with devent pop
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.