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:

• 2026 NC/SC Border Battle

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Border Battle - South Carolina Position Player Quick Hitters

Class of 2027

Finn Kucaba OF / SS / Oceanside Collegiate Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 31 / POS: 5 Kucaba turned in one of the top overall athletic performances of the event.  The 6-foot-1, 196-pound prospect posted a 6.71 sixty, a 1.58 ten-yard split, and a 25.2-inch vertical while producing some of the loudest offensive metrics in attendance.  The right-handed hitter reached a 104 mph exit velocity and launched a ball 403 feet, showcasing elite power potential and impact off the barrel. Defensively, he backed up the offensive performance with 89 mph arm strength from the outfield and 84 mph across the infield, giving him a complete tool set that stands out among the top players in South Carolina's 2027 class.

Brewer Cannon SS / OF / Conway, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 42 / POS: 8 Brewer continues to show why he is one of the more intriguing athletes in the 2027 class. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound prospect paired size and strength with athleticism, posting a 7.14 sixty and a 23.1-inch vertical. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produced a 101 mph exit velocity and 369-foot max distance, showing the ability to drive the baseball with authority and generate consistent carry off the barrel.  He also recorded 86 mph arm strength across the infield, rounding out a tool set that features present power, athleticism, and defensive value.  Also collect 2 hits in gameplay with one being a 2B deep io the opposite gap!

Carter Epting OF / LHP / P27 Baseball Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 3 Epting turned in a strong all-around athletic performance, highlighted by a blend of speed, strength, and offensive impact.  The left-handed hitter produced a 100 mph exit velocity and 352-foot max distance, showing the ability to drive the baseball with authority while consistently creating hard contact.  His athleticism was evident throughout the workout, posting a 1.63 ten-yard split, 7.08 sixty, and 24.4-inch vertical, all strong marks for the class.  Epting also recorded an 88 mph outfield arm, giving him a well-rounded profile with tools that project on both sides of the ball.  Showed well in the game as well while squaring up 3 balls while collecting 2 hits!

Collin Tuttle C / OF / Legion Collegiate Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 58 / POS: 7 Tuttle showed a strong blend of athleticism and offensive production while continuing to establish himself as one of the more intriguing catching prospects in the class.  The right-handed hitter reached 98 mph exit velocity and 346 feet of carry, producing consistent hard contact with present strength in the barrel. His athleticism stood out as well, posting a 6.96 sixty with a 1.66 ten-yard split and a 23.7-inch vertical, rare metrics for a catcher.  Behind the plate, Tuttle recorded pop times as low as 1.92 while showing a 74 mph arm, highlighting the catch-and-throw skills that complement his offensive upside.

Maddux Medeiros 3B / RHP / Brookland-Cayce, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 73 / POS: 8 Medeiros showcased a power-oriented offensive profile with some of the better ball flight metrics in attendance.  The right-handed hitter produced a 97 mph exit velocity and drove the ball 367 feet, demonstrating the strength to create impact and carry when he finds the barrel.  His offensive production was backed by solid athleticism, posting a 7.33 sixty and a 21.2-inch vertical.  Defensively, Medeiros recorded an 82 mph infield arm, giving him another tool that fits well alongside the present power and offensive upside.

Brycen Moore C / 1B / Greenwood Christian School, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 189 / POS: 25 Moore showed a physical left-handed offensive profile with the strength to impact the baseball consistently.  The 6-foot, 200-pound catcher produced a 97 mph exit velocity and 345-foot max distance, highlighting present power and the ability to drive the ball with authority.  His offensive metrics stand out for the position and point to middle-of-the-order potential as he continues to develop. Behind the plate, Moore recorded pop times down to 2.07 with a 72 mph catcher arm, providing solid defensive value to complement the offensive upside.

Pierce Johnson OF / LHP / Philip Simmons, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 181 / POS: 34 Johnson continues to stand out as one of the better athletes in the class, posting a 6.91 sixty with an explosive 1.62 ten-yard split. The left-handed hitter produced a 96 mph exit velocity and showed the ability to consistently create quality contact, pairing athleticism with offensive impact.  Defensively, he recorded an 85 mph outfield arm, a tool that plays well in any outfield spot.

Sam Painter 1B / 3B / Hammond, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 83 / POS: 5 Painter showed why he remains one of the more intriguing power bats in the 2027 class.  The 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitter produced a 96 mph exit velocity and a 372-foot max distance, showcasing the strength and leverage to drive the baseball with authority.  His physical frame and present power profile stand out, with the ball carrying well when squared up.  Defensively, Painter added an 85 mph arm in the infield, giving him another above-average tool to complement the offensive upside.

Jacob Wiggs 3B / RHP / Southside Christian, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 127 / POS: 13 Wiggs continues to show one of the more complete tool sets in the 2027 class.  The right-handed hitter produced a 95 mph exit velocity and 340-foot max distance while consistently creating hard contact and showing present strength.  His athleticism plays across the field, evidenced by a 7.23 sixty and 87 mph arm strength from the outfield.  The combination of offensive impact, arm strength, and overall athletic ability gives Wiggs a well-rounded profile with upside on both sides of the ball.

Reeves Israel SS / RHP / Southside Christian, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 78 / POS: 10 Israel was one of the top athletes in attendance, posting a 6.76 sixty with an explosive 1.66 ten-yard split and a 23.9-inch vertical.  The 6-foot-1 prospect paired that athleticism with offensive production, reaching a 95 mph exit velocity and 337-foot max distance while showing the ability to drive the baseball with authority.  Defensively, his 94 mph infield arm was among the strongest at the event and immediately stood out as a premium tool.  The combination of speed, arm strength, and offensive upside makes Israel one of the more dynamic prospects in the 2027 class.

Jeremiah Alford 1B / OF / Ashley Ridge, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 102 / POS: 7 Alford continues to show a well-rounded offensive profile from the left side of the plate.  The left-handed hitter produced a 94 mph exit velocity and 340-foot max distance, demonstrating the ability to drive the baseball with consistent carry and gap-to-gap impact.  His athleticism showed through with a 1.73 ten-yard split and solid overall running metrics, allowing the tools to play on both sides of the ball.  Defensively, Alford recorded a 75 mph infield arm and continues to project as an athletic outfielder with offensive upside heading into his junior season.

Kruse Kuhn SS / Ashley Ridge, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 40 / POS: 7 Kuhn put together a strong all-around workout, highlighted by athleticism and offensive production.  The right-handed hitter produced a 94 mph exit velocity and 347-foot max distance, showing the ability to drive the baseball with carry while creating consistent hard contact.  His athletic profile stood out a 1.73 ten-yard split, and a 23-inch vertical, giving him tools that translate well on both sides of the ball.  Defensively, Kuhn recorded an 80 mph infield arm, adding another solid piece to a well-rounded 2027 profile.

Jacob Neff SS / 2B / Nation Ford High School, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 173 / POS: 25 Neff turned in one of the top athletic performances of the event, posting a 6.72 sixty with an explosive 1.58 ten-yard split and 3.73 thirty-yard time.  The right-handed hitter added a 94 mph exit velocity and 340-foot max distance, showing the ability to impact the baseball while maintaining a speed-oriented profile.  His athleticism translates well defensively, where he recorded an 87 mph infield arm that profiles as an above-average tool.  The combination of speed, arm strength, and offensive production makes Neff one of the more dynamic outfield prospects in the 2027 class.

Nolen Oglesby C / 3B / Eastside High, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 172 / POS: 22 Oglesby showed a physical presence throughout the workout, bringing strength and offensive impact from a sturdy 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame.  The right-handed hitter produced a 92 mph exit velocity and 335-foot max distance, demonstrating the ability to generate carry and drive the baseball with authority.  His strength profile is evident in the quality of contact, giving him offensive upside behind the plate.  Defensively, Oglesby recorded pop times as low as 2.10 with a 69 mph catcher arm, providing solid catch-and-throw ability to complement the bat.

Caleb Anderson 2B / C / Wando, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 140 / POS: 6 Anderson continues to show a strong blend of athleticism and two-way potential.  The right-handed hitter produced a 91 mph exit velocity and 332-foot max distance while posting a 7.17 sixty, highlighting the athletic traits that play across the field.  Defensively, his 86 mph infield arm stands out as a legitimate weapon and one of the better arm strength numbers in the class. In gameplay showed well with 2 hits with one being a HR!

Brody Phillips SS / 3B / Trinity Collegiate, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 151 / POS: 21 Phillips showcased a highly projectable 6-foot-2 frame and the athletic traits that make him an intriguing follow in the 2027 class.  The right-handed hitter produced a 90 mph exit velocity and 340-foot max distance, showing present gap power with plenty of room for future offensive growth as he continues to add strength.  His athleticism was evident with a 7.09 sixty and 1.67 ten-yard split, while the 79 mph infield arm adds value defensively.  The combination of projection, athleticism, and emerging offensive impact gives Phillips a profile that should continue to trend upward over the next several years.

Dylan Tomberlin OF / Central High, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 192 / POS: 36 Tomberlin's athleticism was one of the biggest takeaways from his workout.  The left-handed hitter posted a 1.63 ten-yard split, 3.91 thirty-yard time, and 24.9-inch vertical, showing the type of explosiveness that translates well on the field.  He added a 89 mph exit velocity at the plate and showed the ability to create quality contact while leveraging his speed and athleticism.  Defensively, Tomberlin recorded a 75 mph outfield arm, rounding out a profile built around athletic actions and projection moving forward.

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Class of 2028

Tucker Siffri 1B / RHP / J. L. Mann High Academy, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 1 Siffri delivered one of the louder offensive performances of the event, pairing a physical 6-foot-3, 211-pound frame with impressive power production.  The right-handed hitter posted a 101 mph exit velocity and a 385-foot max distance, placing himself among the top power performers in attendance.  His strength shows up consistently in the quality of contact, with the ability to drive the baseball deep into the gaps and beyond.  The combination of size, present power, and offensive impact gives Siffri one of the more intriguing bats in South Carolina's 2028 class.

Brady Purcell SS / RHP / D.W. Daniel, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 47 / POS: 14 Purcell continues to separate himself with a blend of athleticism and offensive impact that is difficult to find.  The 6-foot-2 left-handed hitter produced a 100 mph exit velocity and 369-foot max distance, showing advanced strength and the ability to drive the baseball with authority.  His athleticism was equally impressive, highlighted by a 1.63 ten-yard split, 7.16 sixty, and 25.1-inch vertical, all strong markers for future development.  Defensively, Purcell recorded an 84 mph infield arm, adding another quality tool to a profile that already features significant offensive upside.

Ethan Madden C / OF / Lexington High School, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 83 / POS: 12 Madden turned in a strong performance behind the plate while also showing offensive impact.  The right-handed hitter produced a 99 mph exit velocity, one of the better marks among the 2028 class, and drove the ball 329 feet, demonstrating present strength and the ability to impact the baseball consistently. Behind the plate, he recorded pop times as low as 2.01 with a 75 mph catcher arm, showcasing catch-and-throw skills that project well moving forward.  The combination of offensive production, arm strength, and defensive ability makes Madden an intriguing catching prospect in the 2028 class.

Mason Iser 3B / RHP / River Bluff, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 3 Iser was one of the top overall performers at the event, combining elite athletic testing with some of the loudest offensive metrics in attendance.  The left-handed hitter posted a 99 mph exit velocity and 372-foot max distance while running a 7.01 sixty with an explosive 1.64 ten-yard split.  His athleticism carries over defensively, where he recorded an 85 mph infield arm and showed the tools to impact the game in multiple ways.  The combination of offensive production, speed, arm strength, and physicality makes Iser one of the premier athletes in South Carolina's 2028 class.

Kaden Lank SS / 3B / North Myrtle Beach, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 2 Lank put together one of the better all-around workouts in attendance, showing a combination of athleticism, arm strength, and offensive impact.  The right-handed hitter produced a 98 mph exit velocity and 353-foot max distance, demonstrating the ability to consistently drive the baseball with authority.  His athletic profile stood out as well, posting a 7.20 sixty with a 1.73 ten-yard split and a 23.2-inch vertical.  Defensively, Lank recorded an 87 mph infield arm, giving him a standout defensive tool to pair with an already impressive offensive profile.

Mike Johnson 3B / SS / Georgetown, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 2 Johnson brings an impressive blend of size, strength, and offensive upside to the 2028 class.  The 6-foot-4, 198-pound right-handed hitter produced a 97 mph exit velocity and 350-foot max distance, showing the ability to create leverage and drive the baseball with authority.  His physical frame stands out immediately and projects for additional power as he continues to mature.  Defensively, Johnson recorded a 78 mph infield arm, while his athleticism and long-levered build give him an intriguing foundation for future development.

Ryder Thompson SS / RHP / Mid-Carolina, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 102 / POS: 25 Thompson showed a well-rounded skill set with athleticism, offensive production, and arm strength all standing out during the workout. The right-handed hitter produced a 96 mph exit velocity and 369-foot max distance, demonstrating the ability to impact the baseball with authority and carry.  His athletic profile was highlighted by a 7.18 sixty and 1.70 ten-yard split, allowing the tools to play across the field.  Defensively, Thompson recorded an 83 mph infield arm, giving him another above-average tool and helping solidify a profile built around athleticism and offensive upside.

Miles Tabor 3B / 1B / Fountain Inn High, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 6 Tabor showcased an intriguing blend of size, leverage, and offensive upside from the left side of the plate.  The 6-foot-2 prospect produced a 96 mph exit velocity and 356-foot max distance, showing the ability to drive the baseball with carry and impact to the gaps. His physical frame projects well for future strength gains, and the power potential is already beginning to show in the ball flight data. With a left-handed bat, present offensive production, and a projectable build, Tabor remains an intriguing follow in South Carolina's 2028 class.

Parker Herron C / RHP / Beaufort, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 36 / POS: 5 Herron turned in one of the stronger defensive catching performances of the event while also showing offensive impact.  The right-handed hitter produced a 95 mph exit velocity, demonstrating present strength and the ability to create hard contact.  Behind the plate, he recorded pop times as low as 1.92 with a 75 mph catcher arm, placing him among the better catch-and-throw performers in attendance.  The combination of defensive ability, arm strength, and offensive production gives Herron a solid foundation as a 2028 catching prospect.

Brayden Easterling SS / RHP / James Island Charter, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 24 / POS: 9 Easterling put together an impressive all-around workout, highlighted by athleticism and offensive production.  The right-handed hitter produced a 94 mph exit velocity and 355-foot max distance while posting a 7.05 sixty with a 1.66 ten-yard split, showing quick-twitch athleticism that translates on the field.  Defensively, he recorded an 84 mph infield arm, giving him a strong defensive tool to pair with the offensive upside. The combination of speed, arm strength, and impact at the plate makes Easterling an intriguing prospect in South Carolina's 2028 class.

Bradley Runion SS / RHP / D.W. Daniel, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 5 Runion showed a strong combination of physicality and offensive production during his workout.  The left-handed hitter produced a 94 mph exit velocity and 361-foot max distance, demonstrating the strength to drive the baseball with carry and impact.  His athleticism was evident as well, posting a 7.38 sixty while showing the body control and coordination to project on both sides of the ball.  Defensively, Runion recorded a 75 mph infield arm, and the combination of a physical frame, left-handed bat, and present power potential makes him an intriguing prospect in the 2028 class.

Brandon Sims OF / LHP / Hillcrest High School, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 41 / POS: 6 Sims was one of the top athletes at the event, posting a 7.01 sixty, a 1.68 ten-yard split, and an impressive 27.4-inch vertical.  The left-handed hitter paired that athleticism with a 93 mph exit velocity and 347-foot max distance, showing the ability to create quality contact and drive the baseball with authority.  Defensively, he recorded an 84 mph outfield arm, adding another above-average tool to his profile. The combination of speed, explosiveness, arm strength, and offensive production makes Sims one of the more dynamic athletes in South Carolina's 2028 class.

Jack Provenzano OF / LHP / Catawba Ridge, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 55 / POS: 11 Provenzano turned in one of the better athletic performances of the event, posting a 6.90 sixty, a 1.67 ten-yard split, and a 25-inch vertical.  The left-handed hitter showed the ability to impact the baseball as well, reaching a 91 mph exit velocity with a 330-foot max distance.  His athleticism plays on both sides of the ball, allowing the tools to translate in game situations. Defensively, Provenzano recorded a 79 mph outfield arm, giving him a solid combination of speed, athleticism, and developing offensive upside.

Jack Willis OF / SS / D.W. Daniel, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 44 / POS: 7 Willis showed an athletic, well-rounded profile throughout the workout.  The 6-foot right-handed hitter posted a 7.07 sixty with a 1.67 ten-yard split, highlighting the speed and athleticism that play well in the outfield. At the plate, he reached an 89 mph exit velocity and showed the ability to create solid contact while maintaining a line-drive approach.  Defensively, Willis recorded a 78 mph outfield arm, and the combination of athleticism, speed, and projectable frame gives him a solid foundation moving forward in the 2028 class.  Big day in the game, while collecting 3 hits with 4 RBI

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Class of 2029

Will Nations OF / 3B / Lexington High, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 9 Nations delivered one of the top overall performances among the 2029 class, pairing athleticism with high-level offensive production. The 6-foot right-handed hitter posted a 101 mph exit velocity and 365-foot max distance, numbers that are exceptional for his age and point to significant present strength and power potential.  His athleticism stood out as well, highlighted by a 6.90 sixty, 1.61 ten-yard split, and 24-inch vertical.  Defensively, Nations added a 79 mph outfield arm, giving him a well-rounded tool set that places him among the premier young prospects in South Carolina's 2029 class.

Nathan Good 3B / RHP / Pinewood Prep, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 2 Good showcased a physical left-handed offensive profile with some of the better power numbers in the 2029 class.  The 6-foot prospect produced a 99 mph exit velocity and 358-foot max distance, demonstrating advanced strength and the ability to drive the baseball with authority.  The ball came off the barrel consistently with carry, and the power potential stands out for his age.  Offensive upside remains the headline, giving him one of the more intriguing young bats in the class.

Kooper Evans 3B / 1B / Beaufort Academy, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 39 / POS: 4 Evans stands out immediately with a highly physical 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame and strength that projects well moving forward.  The right-handed hitter produced a 95 mph exit velocity, an advanced number for the 2029 class, showing present impact and the ability to drive the baseball with authority.  His strength profile was further highlighted by some of the top grip strength numbers at the event, an indicator of future power potential as he continues to mature.  The combination of size, physicality, and offensive upside makes Evans one of the more intriguing power prospects in South Carolina's 2029 class.

Arthur McFadden SS / RHP / Oceanside Collegiate Academy, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 30 / POS: 8 McFadden continues to separate himself as one of the top athletes in South Carolina's 2029 class.  The right-handed hitter posted a 95 mph exit velocity and 339-foot max distance, producing offensive numbers that are advanced for his age.  His defensive tools are equally impressive, highlighted by an 87 mph infield arm that ranked among the strongest at the event and gives him a true standout tool.  With present offensive impact, arm strength, and athleticism, McFadden has established himself as one of the premier young prospects to follow in the state.

Nathan Rowell SS / 3B / Aynor, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 58 / POS: 21 Rowell turned in one of the better athletic performances in the 2029 class, pairing speed, explosiveness, and offensive production.  The switch-hitter posted a 6.85 sixty, 1.67 ten-yard split, and 24.3-inch vertical, showcasing athletic traits that immediately stand out.  At the plate, he produced a 94 mph exit velocity and 353-foot max distance, demonstrating the ability to drive the baseball with authority from both sides of the plate.  Defensively, Rowell recorded an 83 mph infield arm, giving him a strong blend of athleticism, versatility, and offensive upside moving forward.

Hampton Watts OF / RHP / Lexington, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 6 Watts was one of the top athletes in attendance regardless of class, posting an outstanding 6.84 sixty, 1.64 ten-yard split, and 25.6-inch vertical.  The right-handed hitter added a 93 mph exit velocity, showing the ability to pair athleticism with offensive production and consistent barrel contact.  Defensively, his 84 mph outfield arm gives him another above-average tool that plays well in the outfield. The combination of speed, explosiveness, arm strength, and offensive upside makes Watts one of the more exciting young prospects in South Carolina's 2029 class.

Easton Crocker C / Lexington, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 1 Crocker showed a solid blend of offensive production and defensive value behind the plate.  The right-handed hitter produced a 91 mph exit velocity and 320-foot max distance, demonstrating present strength and the ability to drive the baseball with authority for a 2029 graduate.  Behind the plate, he recorded pop times ranging from 2.10 to 2.18 with a 74 mph catcher arm, giving him catch-and-throw metrics that stand out among his peers.  The combination of offensive impact and defensive skill set makes Crocker an intriguing young catching prospect to follow.

Patrick O'Connor C / OF / Academic Magnet, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 3 O'Connor put together a strong all-around performance, highlighted by his work behind the plate.  The 6-foot right-handed hitter produced a 91 mph exit velocity and drove the ball 341 feet, showing present strength and the ability to create quality carry off the barrel.  Defensively, he stood out with pop times as low as 1.97 and a 76 mph catcher arm, both advanced metrics for the 2029 class. The combination of offensive production, catch-and-throw ability, and physical projection makes O'Connor one of the more intriguing young catchers in the state.

Cade Lanning 2B / SS / Oceanside Collegiate Academy, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 40 / POS: 2 Lanning turned in one of the top athletic performances of the event, posting a 6.71 sixty, 1.62 ten-yard split, and 3.74 thirty-yard time. The right-handed hitter paired those athletic traits with a 91 mph exit velocity and 309-foot max distance, showing the ability to impact the baseball while maintaining a speed-oriented profile.  His quickness and explosiveness should allow the tools to translate well on both sides of the ball.  Defensively, Lanning recorded a 78 mph infield arm, rounding out an athletic, high-upside profile in the 2029 class.

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