Carolinas Championship - Top Performers Day 2

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Brayden Silvers   (‘30,NC) • SS • 5’8 130lb


Continues to find the barrel and produce hard contact throughout the event. Hands stay loose with good use of the lower half, allowing him to stay inside the baseball and drive a double into the left-center field gap. Followed it up by keeping the hands extended through contact and shooting another hard-hit ball into left field.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/9bb17c39-250d-4658-910c-5a09657a7ed9 

Hayes Kiser (‘27,NC) • Uncommitted • CF/LHP • 6’0 160lb


The 6'0" 165-pound southpaw features a long arm action from a three-quarter slot and attacks hitters with confidence. The fastball showed life at the top of the zone, while the slider featured tight spin and late downward action. Struck out the side in the inning while generating plenty of swing-and-miss.



FB: 80-82 mph

SL: 70-71 mph


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/e627dbdf-1cd4-4725-a5cf-1caff2117378 

JT Reed ('28,NC) • C • 6'1" 190lb


Relaxed stance at the plate with a controlled move into contact. Stayed through the baseball and drove a ball to left field that one-hopped the wall for a double, creating carry off the barrel and producing loud extra-base impact.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/public/player-profile/baseball/4dd05ffb-133f-4f7f-9c23-4b52acee66b3


CJ Nixon ('29,NC) • OF • 6'1" 140lb


Left-handed hitter with an explosive swing and toe-tap load for timing. Stayed through the baseball and drove a triple to center field, creating carry off the barrel and producing loud extra-base impact.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/bb517ec3-a48a-4763-97f6-45de2257aca5

Nolan Harper ('28,NC) • MIF • 5'10" 150lb


Twitchy right-handed hitter with aggressive intent in the box. Uses a high leg kick and quick hands through the zone, creating strong extension after contact. Smoked a line-drive RBI single to the pull side and finished the day a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate.



3-for-3 | RBI


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Nicky Donaldson ('28,NC) • 3B • 5'11" 200lb


Continues to see the baseball well and produce quality contact. Shows plus juice to the pull side with a whippy barrel and uphill swing path, productive day at the plate.


2-3, R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/f863eab5-43d8-4a36-8720-6215bcc198c9

Carson Hooks ('29,NC) • UT • 5'10" 160lb


Uses a slight hover for timing with a high-hand setup that keeps the swing synced and on time. Creates natural lift and backspin through the zone, barreling a deep fly ball to center field. Continued to find the barrel throughout the day with multiple quality swings.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/f67f5d1b-0a92-4221-ab18-2c6403a224fb

Reid Wilson ('27,NC) • RHP  • Uncommitted • 5’11” 160lb


Lean, projectable frame with a fluid, compact arm action and clean, repeatable operation on the mound. Ran the fastball up to 87 mph with life through the zone and paired it with a tight sweeper that generated swing-and-miss throughout the outing.


FB: 87 mph

SW: 75 mph


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/ff612c64-e930-48d6-ab77-7c0c1c0ba336

Maddox Earnhardt ('28,NC) • C • Uncommitted • 5'10" 165lb


Simple, consistent approach at the plate with a strong lower half and quality balance throughout the swing. Quick hands work through the zone with a slight uphill path, producing loud contact. Lined a two-run single into the left-center field gap to drive in a pair.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/664aaa3c-6dcd-4939-a945-895d1e2feb8a


Rusty Carter ('26,NC)  • 3B • Uncommitted • 6'1" 200lb

Physical frame with a wide, open stance and strong use of the lower half throughout the swing. Stayed through a low pitch while keeping the hands inside the baseball, lining a two-run double into left field. Continued to find the barrel throughout the day with multiple quality swings. 


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/f64e0f09-21e3-4e68-a9ca-fc9c33f155d3

Aiden Harrist ('28,NC) • 3B • Uncommitted • 6'1" 174lb

Athletic frame with a strong lower half and intriguing two-way potential. Works with a simple approach and direct stride, allowing quick hands to work through the zone. Stayed on this pitch and lined an RBI double into left field, continuing to show the ability to impact the baseball.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/bd4f8407-5ace-4e7f-849c-ce960028f7fc

Chatham Riginos  ('27,NC) • SS  • Uncommitted • 5'8" 140lb


Athletic frame with a wide, stable lower half and simple approach at the plate. Works with a direct bat path through the zone and continues to show the ability to spray the baseball to all fields while producing consistent contact.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/838b3c8e-8311-4038-a1d2-93a33473f06e

RC Coleman ('30,NC) • C • 6'1" 180lb


Mature frame with a strong lower half and present strength throughout the swing. Hits from a wide stance with a compact operation, showing off the power in the bat by driving a triple to center field. Put together a productive day at the plate with multiple extra-base hits.



Stat Line: 2-for-3 | 2B | 3B


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/dc77610d-296f-474f-8f77-c9e2755d9d17

Marcus Wallace ('27,NC) • SS • 5'10" 180lb


Athletic right-handed hitter with a simple, efficient swing. Uses a toe-tap load before the barrel explodes through the zone, creating natural lift and backspin. Hammered a two-run home run off the left-field foul pole, showcasing the strength and athleticism in the bat.

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/595c2809-d89f-4fa9-bd5b-9c64f2a7cba0

Cooper Holland ('27,NC) • LHP • Uncommitted • 5'11" 165lb


Athletic left-hander with a high ceiling and quality mound presence. Gets down the mound aggressively from an over-the-top slot and attacks hitters with a strong two-pitch mix that tunnels effectively. Continues to trend up and looks like a name to follow closely this summer.


FB: 84-87 mph
CB: 70-73 mph


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/ba79bc4f-401c-4590-a5de-b1d45adb92b1

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