On Tuesday, June 2nd, Prep Baseball of South Carolina hosted the Team South Carolina Trials at The College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.  This event serves as a key evaluation platform, helping identify prospects for several of the summer’s premier invite-only showcases, including the PB Senior Games, Top Prospect Games, PB Junior Future Games, PB Senior Future Games, and the PB Future Games.  The Trials featured players from the Class of 2027 through the Class of 2020.

During the event, position players participated in a professional-style workout that included a comprehensive defensive evaluation. Infielders and outfielders fielded ground balls and made throws, with arm strength recorded using a Stalker radar gun. Catchers executed throws to second base, with both arm strength and pop times measured.

Hitters underwent swing analysis with Blast Motion, while all ball flight data was recorded using TrackMan.  Speed and explosiveness were assessed through Vald Performance lasers, capturing 10-30-60-yard sprint splits, along with jump metrics.

Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen session, where each pitch was tracked by TrackMan to analyze ball movement and overall performance. 

Below is a statistical breakdown from the event.

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QUICK HITTERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jeremiah Alford 1B / OF / Ashley Ridge, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 102 / POS: 7 The left-handed hitter generated a 93.4 mph exit velocity and drove balls up to 340 feet, showing present strength and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.  His 84.6 mph avg exit velocity, helped produce hard contact throughout the round. The swing works with leverage and intent, creating carry to the gaps and projecting for continued power development.  Defensively, he recorded a 75 mph arm from the outfield, adding another tool to a profile built around offensive upside and physicality.

Blake Chatman C / 2B / Nation Ford, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 101 / POS: 17 Chatman turned in one of the louder offensive performances in the class, posting a 96 mph exit velocity and a 366 foot max distance. The right-handed hitter paired impact with efficiency, producing an 89.1 mph avg exit velo while consistently creating carry off the barrel. The combination of strength, leverage, and bat speed already stacks up well against his peers and points to significant offensive upside.  Behind the plate, Chatman showed why he is a name to follow in the 2028 class.  He recorded pop times as low as 2.01 while posting a 74 mph catcher velocity, both strong marks for his age.

Lincoln Crone SS / RHP / Oceanside Collegiate Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 178 / POS: 26 The right-handed hitter posted a 97.1 mph exit velocity and drove balls up to 368 feet, pairing impact with an advanced 92.8 mph avg exit velocity.  The combination of bat speed, strength, and leverage creates real offensive upside, with the ball coming off the barrel consistently hard to both gaps.  The athletic profile stands out just as much.  Crone ran a 7.10 sixty with an impressive 1.65 ten-yard split and 3.88 thirty, showing above-average acceleration and speed.  With present offensive tools, athleticism, and room for continued physical development, Crone continues to establish himself as one of the more intriguing prospects in South Carolina's 2027 class.

Ean Johanning C / 2B / Eastside, SC / 2029 Johanning continues to separate himself as one of the premier young prospects in South Carolina's 2029 class.  The switch-hitter produced a 98.4 mph exit velocity and 352-foot max distance, elite offensive numbers for his age.  The physical 6-foot-1 frame already carries present strength with plenty of room for future development.  Behind the plate, Johanning backed up the offensive performance with advanced defensive metrics.  He recorded pop times as low as 1.93 while reaching 75 mph from the crouch, numbers that compare favorably with many upperclass catchers. His 76 mph arm from the infield adds further versatility.  The combination of switch-hit ability, catching tools, athleticism, and offensive impact makes Johanning one of the top young follow prospects in the state.

Max Kniesche 3B / UTILITY / Lucy Garrett Beckham High, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 56 / POS: 6 Kniesche put together one of the most complete offensive performances of the event.  The physical right-handed hitter produced a 99 mph exit velocity and drove balls up to 360 feet, showing a blend of present strength and impact.  His 94.4 mph avg exit velo ranked among the top marks in attendance, and the ball consistently came off the barrel with authority.  The combination of size, bat speed, and power production gives him a chance to be a middle-of-the-order type bat.  The athletic testing backed up the offensive output.  Kniesche ran a 7.25 sixty with a strong 1.68 ten-yard split and posted a 24.1-inch vertical jump.  Defensively, he showed arm strength from multiple spots, recording 76 mph from the infield and 71 mph from the outfield.  The physical frame, advanced offensive metrics, and athletic traits make Kniesche a high-upside follow in the 2027 class.

Jackson Meyers C / OF / Atlantic Collegiate Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 3 Meyers showcased a powerful offensive profile, producing a 95.4 mph exit velocity and driving balls up to 359 feet.  The right-handed hitter generated 86.4 mph avg exit velo showing consistent hard contact.  The strength in the swing translates to consistent carry off the barrel and projects well for future power production.  Behind the plate, Meyers continued to show quality catching traits.  He recorded pop times between 2.01 and 2.10 with a 73 mph catcher arm, giving him solid catch-and-throw ability.  The physical build and strength are evident throughout the profile, and while the offensive metrics draw immediate attention, the defensive tools provide value as well.  Meyers remains an intriguing 2027 catcher with present strength and offensive upside.

Brady Quirk RHP / SS / Fort Dorchester, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 3 Quirk turned in one of the most impressive performances of the event, combining elite athleticism with impact offensive metrics.  The right-handed hitter posted a 101.1 mph exit velocity and 337-foot max distance while generating 93.6 mph avg exit velocity.  Reaching triple-digit exit velocity as a 2028 is a significant marker, and the strength, leverage, and bat speed already place him among the top offensive performers in his class.  The athletic testing was equally impressive.  Quirk ran a 7.08 sixty with an outstanding 1.59 ten-yard split and 3.83 thirty, showing advanced acceleration and explosiveness.  Defensively, he added a 78 mph infield arm, while showing smooth actions and good hands.  The combination of size, athleticism, bat speed, and power production gives Quirk one of the more complete tool sets in South Carolina's 2028 class.

Daniel Thor Schenk OF / RHP / Fort Dorchester, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 63 / POS: 10 Schenk put together one of the loudest offensive performances of the event.  The physical 6-foot-2, 220-pound right-handed hitter produced a 101.4 mph exit velocity and drove balls up to 362 feet, showcasing substantial present strength and impact. His 94.4 mph avg exit velo ranked among the top marks at the event, allowing him to consistently create hard contact and carry off the barrel.  Defensively, he showed arm strength from multiple spots, reaching 81 mph from the outfield and 76 mph across the infield.  With a mature frame, advanced power metrics, and positional versatility, Schenk continues to establish himself as one of the more physical offensive prospects in South Carolina's 2027 class.

Jordan Scott 3B / RHP / North Augusta, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 30 / POS: 4 Scott showcased a powerful combination of strength and bat speed, producing a 97 mph exit velocity and driving balls up to 325 feet. The right-handed hitter generated 86.4 mph avg exit velocity.  The physical 215-pound frame translates directly to the baseball, with consistent hard contact and present power.  Defensively, he showed a 79 mph arm across the infield, adding another solid tool to the profile.  With present strength, advanced power production, and a physical frame, Scott is a name to follow closely in South Carolina's 2028 class.

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