NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Superlatives - Position Players
June 25, 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:
SUPERLATIVES - POSITION PLAYERS
TOP ATHLETES
Finn Kucaba
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oceanside Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Future Baseball.
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Height: 6-0Weight: 191.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cade Lanning
Class of 2029 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2029
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oceanside Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers
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Height: 5-9Weight: 152.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jacob Neff
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Nation Ford High SchoolState: SC
- Summer Team: On Deck Academy
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Height: 5-10Weight: 149.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jackson Livingston
Class of 2028 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: D.W. DanielState: SC
- Summer Team: Diamond Cutters
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Height: 5-11Weight: 141.3lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Reeves Israel
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Southside ChristianState: SC
- Summer Team: Diamond Devils 17U Black
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Height: 6-1Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TOP HIT TOOLS
Finn Kucaba
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oceanside Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Future Baseball.
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Height: 6-0Weight: 191.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mason Iser
Class of 2028 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: River BluffState: SC
- Summer Team: Palmetto Blacksmiths
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Height: 6-1Weight: 189.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Carter Epting
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: P27 Baseball AcademyState: NY
- Summer Team: Palmetto Blacksmith
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Height: 5-10Weight: 179.5lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Kaden Lank
Class of 2028 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: North Myrtle BeachState: SC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marrucci 2028
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Height: 5-7Weight: 172.5lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Will Nations
Class of 2029 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2029
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Lexington HighState: SC
- Summer Team: Palmetto Blacksmiths 2029
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Height: 5-11Weight: 181.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TOP POWER POTENTIAL
Finn Kucaba
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oceanside Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Future Baseball.
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Height: 6-0Weight: 191.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Tucker Siffri
Class of 2028 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: J. L. Mann High AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Greenville Anchors
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Height: 6-2Weight: 208.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mason Iser
Class of 2028 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: River BluffState: SC
- Summer Team: Palmetto Blacksmiths
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Height: 6-1Weight: 189.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Sam Painter
Class of 2027 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: HammondState: SC
- Summer Team: Sba national 2027
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Height: 6-2Weight: 192.5lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brewer Cannon
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: ConwayState: SC
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Height: 6-2Weight: 198.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TOP ARM STRENGTH
Reeves Israel
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Southside ChristianState: SC
- Summer Team: Diamond Devils 17U Black
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Height: 6-1Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jacob Wiggs
Class of 2027 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Southside ChristianState: SC
- Summer Team: SBA Bolts American
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Arthur McFadden
Class of 2029 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2029
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Oceanside Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball SC
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Height: 5-10Weight: 158.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cash Conner
Class of 2028 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: EastsideState: SC
- Summer Team: USA Prime National 16U
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Height: 5-10Weight: 149.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Finn Kucaba
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oceanside Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Future Baseball.
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Height: 6-0Weight: 191.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
RELATED CONTENT
- SC NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Superlatives - Position Players 6/25/26
- SC NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Vald Athletic Testing Metrics 6/24/26
- SC NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Trackman Pitching Leaders 6/23/26
- SC NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Trackman Hitting Leaders 6/22/26
- SC NC/SC Border Battle: South Carolina Stat Analysis 6/19/26
