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SC Player of the Week: April 27 - May 3, 2026

May 5, 2026
Sammy Esposito
PB SC Director of Scouting

South Carolina Player of The Week - Part of Prep Baseball's Comprehensive Coverage

Throughout the 2026 South Carolina high school baseball season, Prep Baseball SC and its dedicated staff will provide extensive coverage of all aspects of the sport across the state. 

Each week, our scouting staff will analyze box scores, consult with high school coaches, college recruiters, and professional scouts to select the Player and Pitcher of the Week. Coaches will have the opportunity to nominate players from their teams for consideration. The recipients of these awards will be announced every Tuesday throughout the spring season.

2026 Prep Baseball SC High School Coverage

South Carolina Player of the Week: April 27 – May 3, 2026

Newt Hinson, had huge performances last week.  Hinson was on fire, hitting .800 on the week, with 2 HR, and 5 RBI.

For his outstanding performance, Newt Hinson has been named the Prep Baseball SC Player of the Week.

 


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Newt Hinson

Class of 2026 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 89 / POS: 5

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: West Florence
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Power Baseball SC
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 186.3lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.66
60-yard
(12/07/24)
1.93 - 2.00
Pop Time
(06/10/25)
80
C Velo
(06/01/25)
Power Speed Score
(12/07/24)
Position
Pop Time
1.93 - 2
C Velo
79
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Position
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.08
C Velo
80
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Position
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.08
C Velo
77
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Position
60-yard
7.66
Pop Time
2.08 - 2.25
C Velo
77
Power Speed Score
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Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/10/25)
95.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/10/25)
273
Distance (avg)
(06/10/25)
392
Distance (max)
(06/10/25)
Hard Hit %
(06/10/25)
Barrel %
(06/10/25)
Sweet Spot %
(06/10/25)
Line Drive %
(06/10/25)
Fly Ball %
(06/01/25)
Ground Ball %
(12/07/24)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
95.1
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
392
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.2
Distance (avg)
226
Distance (max)
347
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.9
Distance (avg)
173
Distance (max)
331
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.5
Distance (avg)
174
Distance (max)
337
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.8
Distance (avg)
160
Distance (max)
332
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(01/26/25)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/26/25)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
(06/10/25)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/10/25)
Rot. Acc (max)
(12/14/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/10/25)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/26/25)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(12/14/24)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.3
Bat Speed (max)
78.8
Bat Speed (avg)
73.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
64.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
66.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
63.26
Edge Score
(01/26/25)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
63.26
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Vald

Vald
1.70
10-yd
(06/01/25)
4.04
30-yd
(06/01/25)
7.47
60-yd
(06/01/25)
17.9
Run speed (max)
(06/01/25)
1.41
RSI (max)
(01/26/25)
19.2
Jump Height (max)
(01/26/25)
Vald
RSI (max)
1.23
Jump Height (max)
18.7
View Event
Vald
10-yd
1.7
30-yd
4.04
60-yd
7.47
Run speed (max)
17.9
View Event
Vald
10-yd
1.81
30-yd
4.26
RSI (max)
1.41
Jump Height (max)
19.2
View Event
Vald
10-yd
1.7
30-yd
4.18
60-yd
7.67
Run speed (max)
17.6
View Event

Physical

Physical - Athlete
70.7
Ht
(06/10/25)
190.0
Wt
(01/26/25)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(06/10/25)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(01/26/25)
Physical - Athlete
Ht
70.7
Wt
186.3
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
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Physical - Athlete
Ht
70
Wt
190
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
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