On Wednesday, July 1st, Prep Baseball of South Carolina hosted the Team South Carolina Trials at The University of South Carolina in Columbia, 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 2029.

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)

Cody Branham C / 3B / Central, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 5 Branham put together one of the better offensive performances among the catchers in attendance. The left handed hitter produced a 98.8 mph exit velocity and an impressive 377 foot max distance, showing present strength and legitimate power potential from the left side.  Behind the plate, he recorded pop times as low as 1.90 with a 76 mph catcher arm, giving him advanced catch and throw ability for the class.  He also showed versatility with an 80 mph infield arm, making Branham one of the more complete 2027 catching prospects at the event.

Rohan Bremmer 1B / 3B / A.C. Flora, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 49 / POS: 4 Bremmer turned in one of the louder offensive performances of the event, pairing a physical 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame with advanced power.  The right-handed hitter posted a 104.4 mph exit velocity, one of the top marks in attendance, while consistently producing loud contact off the barrel. He also showed impressive athleticism for his size, running a 7.22 sixty with an explosive 1.62 ten-yard split and a 25.4-inch vertical.  Defensively, Bremmer added an 84 mph infield arm, giving him a powerful, athletic profile that continues to trend upward in South Carolina's 2027 class.

Asher Bunnin OF / 2B / P27 Baseball Academy, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 99 / POS: 22 Bunnin delivered one of the most impressive all-around performances of the event, posting elite athletic and offensive numbers across the board.  The right-handed hitter ran a blazing 6.23 sixty with an exceptional 1.45 ten-yard split and a 28.2-inch vertical, making him one of the top athletes in attendance regardless of class.  At the plate, he produced a 101.5 mph exit velocity and launched a ball 382 feet, showcasing advanced bat speed and present power for a 2028 prospect. Defensively, Bunnin topped out at 90 mph from the outfield, giving him one of the strongest arms at the event and solidifying his status as one of the premier 2028 prospects in the region.

Jack Campbell SS / RHP / Blythewood, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 6 Campbell continues to emerge as one of the more exciting young athletes in South Carolina's 2029 class.  The 6-foot prospect posted a 95.8 mph exit velocity and 365 foot max distance, outstanding offensive numbers for his age, while also running a 7.21 sixty with a quick 1.66 ten-yard split and a 23.9 inch vertical. Defensively, he recorded an 82 mph infield arm, another advanced metric for a rising sophomore.  The combination of athleticism, offensive impact, and physical projection gives Campbell one of the highest upside profiles in the 2029 class.

Easton Crocker C / Lexington, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 3 Crocker turned in one of the top defensive performances behind the plate at the event.  The right handed hitter reached a 93.7 mph exit velocity and 320 foot max distance, showing present strength and the ability to impact the baseball.  Defensively, he stood out with pop times ranging from 1.82 to 2.00 and a 76 mph catcher arm, advanced catch and throw numbers that separate him from many players in the 2029 class.  The combination of defensive polish, arm strength, and offensive upside makes Crocker one of the top young catching prospects to follow in South Carolina.

Camden Finley OF / RHP / Clinton, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 2 Finley delivered one of the top all around performances of the event, combining elite athleticism with loud offensive tools.  The 6-foot, 197-pound prospect ran an outstanding 6.63 sixty with a 1.56 ten-yard split and a 26.9-inch vertical, while producing a 101.2 mph exit velocity and 360 foot max distance at the plate.  Those athletic and offensive numbers place him among the top performers in South Carolina's 2027 class. Finley also showed a strong defensive profile with the athleticism to impact the game in multiple ways, making him one of the premier uncommitted prospects to follow moving forward.

Derrick Jones 3B / 2B / James F. Byrnes, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 60 / POS: 7 Jones showcased an impressive blend of athleticism and offensive impact during his workout.  The 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter posted a 97.2 mph exit velocity and 364 foot max distance, showing present strength with the ability to drive the baseball consistently. His athletic testing stood out as well, highlighted by a 7.07 sixty, an explosive 1.60 ten-yard split, and a 25.2-inch vertical, all strong indicators of future upside.  With a projectable frame and a combination of speed, power, and athleticism, Jones continues to trend as an intriguing 2027 prospect.

Carter McAdams SS / RHP / J. L. Mann High Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 148 / POS: 20 McAdams turned in one of the top athletic performances of the event, posting an outstanding 6.82 sixty, 1.60 ten-yard split, and a 27.2-inch vertical.  The right handed hitter paired those explosive metrics with a 95.2 mph exit velocity and 362 foot max distance, showing the ability to impact the baseball with authority.  His combination of speed, explosiveness, and offensive production gives him a well-rounded profile that projects well at the next level.  McAdams also recorded a 77 mph infield arm, rounding out an athletic tool set that makes him one of the more intriguing 2027 prospects in the state.

Matthew McAdams 1B / LHP / J. L. Mann High Academy, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 129 / POS: 11 McAdams showcased one of the more physical offensive profiles at the event, using his 6 foot 2, 230 pound frame to generate consistent power.  The left-handed hitter produced a 96.3 mph exit velocity and an impressive 377 foot max distance, highlighting the strength and leverage in his swing. The quality of contact and carry off the barrel point to significant power potential as he continues to refine his offensive approach.  Defensively, McAdams recorded a 73 mph arm, but the bat remains the carrying tool in a profile built around present strength and run-producing upside.

Jose Angel Medina OF / LHP / P27 Baseball Academy, SC / 2028 Medina put together one of the better all-around offensive and athletic performances in attendance.  The left-handed hitter produced a 99.8 mph exit velocity and 359 foot max distance, showing advanced bat speed and present power for the 2028 class. He also flashed above-average athleticism, posting a 7.12 sixty with a quick 1.64 ten-yard split, giving him tools that translate well on both sides of the ball.  Defensively, Medina topped out at 90 mph from the outfield, one of the strongest arms at the event, giving him a complete tool set that stands out among the top 2028 prospects.

Trendyn Motley OF / 1B / Pro5 Academy, NC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 14 / POS: 7 Motley turned in one of the loudest offensive performances of the event, pairing a towering 6-foot-5, 210-pound frame with elite power. The left-handed hitter produced a 103.7 mph exit velocity and a 394 foot max distance, among the top offensive metrics in attendance, showing advanced strength and impact off the barrel.  His athleticism matched the power, as he ran a 7.00 sixty with an explosive 1.58 ten-yard split, outstanding numbers for a player of his size.  Defensively, Motley recorded an 81 mph outfield arm, completing one of the most impressive overall tool sets in the 2028 class.

Anthony Montelone 3B / RHP / Wando, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 1 Montelone turned in one of the best athletic performances of the event and continues to emerge as one of the top young prospects in South Carolina's 2029 class.  The right-handed hitter ran an outstanding 6.75 sixty with an explosive 1.56 ten-yard split and 25.4-inch vertical while producing a 94.2 mph exit velocity and an impressive 371-foot max distance. Those offensive and athletic metrics are advanced for his age and point to significant long-term upside.  Defensively, Montelone added a 77 mph infield arm, giving him a well-rounded profile built around speed, athleticism, and emerging power.

Brody Phillips SS / 3B / Trinity Collegiate, SC / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 151 / POS: 21 Phillips continues to show an intriguing combination of athleticism and projection from a lean 6-foot-1 frame.  He posted a 7.04 sixty with a quick 1.64 ten-yard split, giving him above-average speed that should continue to play as he adds strength.  The right-handed hitter reached a 89.6 mph exit velocity and 329 foot max distance, showing present gap power with plenty of room for offensive growth.  Defensively, Phillips topped out at 83 mph from the infield, adding another quality tool to a profile that projects well over the next few years.

Owen Smith C / OF / Hammond, SC / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 44 / POS: 7 Smith put together one of the more complete catching workouts in the 2029 class, pairing athleticism with advanced defensive metrics.  The 6 foot 1 backstop ran a 6.92 sixty with a 1.68 ten-yard split and a 25.1-inch vertical, rare athletic numbers for a catcher. Offensively, the right-handed hitter produced a 95.4 mph exit velocity, showing present strength and the ability to drive the baseball. Behind the plate, Smith stood out with pop times ranging from 1.86 to 2.00 and an 80 mph catcher arm, giving him one of the strongest defensive profiles among the young catchers in attendance.

Miles Tabor 3B / 1B / Fountain Inn High, SC / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 6 Tabor continues to trend upward with a blend of physical projection, athleticism, and offensive impact.  The 6 foot 3 left handed hitter posted a 99.6 mph exit velocity and 371 foot max distance, showing advanced power potential and the ability to consistently drive the baseball.  He also ran a 7.06 sixty with an explosive 1.64 ten-yard split, giving him athleticism that complements the offensive profile. Defensively, Tabor recorded an 83 mph infield arm, making him one of the more intriguing left-handed position prospects in South Carolina's 2028 class.

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