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:

• 2026 NC/SC Border Battle

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SCOUTING REPORTS - CORNERS INFIELDERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jeremiah Alford, Ashley Ridge (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF 
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, occassional toe tap with small bat waggle, repeated rythmic motion. Smooth, upward bat path, explosive through the zone
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 340' max distance. Solid contact to all parts of the field, generates plenty of force from the load.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Shorter arm action with average arm speed. 
Defense: Stays centered well, average fielder.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.11 Edge Score

Brian Ebeling, Philip Simmons (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds
Hit: RHH. Taller setup with a small leg kick and bat waggle Hands start down and stay down for a smooth upward swing
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 351' max distance. Solid pullside power with the ability to push it backside as well
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Longer action with average arm speed
Defense: Small prep step to stay centered with every ball, average fielder
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.81 in the 10 yard split. 17.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.5 Edge Score

Kooper Evans, Beaufort Academy (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/1B 
Body: 6-2, 209-pounds. Long, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small leg kick into an explosive swing Smooth, flat bat path that extends well through the backswing
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 308' max distance. Solid gap to gap approach with more contact than power
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Long action that stays over the top across the diamond
Defense: Repeatable footwork to every ball, average fielder
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 81.9 Edge Score

Callen Flowers, West Ashley (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 6-1, 166-pounds. Long, lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly offset setup with repeatable toe tap and load Explosive upward swing with average bat speed
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 271' max distance. Decent contact with a solid gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Average arm speed that drops down to get it across
Defense: Decent footwork to body every ball up, average fielder
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 62.6 Edge Score

Nathan Good, Pinewood Prep (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 192-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Very tall, closed feet stance with repeatable leg kick that centers the body well Repeatable, upward swing with smooth backswing and average bat speed
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 358' max distance. Solid pullside approach with an even mix of contact and power
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Long, snappy action across the diamond, stays relatively over the top
Defense: Excellent footwork that stays in front of every ball, strong defender
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.24 Edge Score

Mason Iser, River Bluff (SC), 2028