South Carolina World Series Top Performers - Day 1


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Krue Sheehan (‘29,SC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 5’10 165lb


Dominant performance on the mound, consistent in the zone while attacking hitters early and often producing many quick outs and innings. Simple and repeatable mechanics on the mound with a short leg lift that drifts through rotation paired with a ¾ arm angle.


7IP / 1H / 0ER / 3K


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Aiden Smith (‘27,SC) • 1B/LHP • Uncommitted • 6’1 160lb 


Projectable build with plenty of physical upside. Sets up with an upright stance and does a good job coiling into the back leg to create tension and gather energy. Stays balanced throughout the swing and shows the ability to drive the ball with authority to the backside. Hands work clean and direct,  he trusts them tight and lets the barrel work late through the zone.


3B - 84mph / 11.3° / 168ft


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Mike Johnson III (‘28, SC) • SS/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3 175lb


Strong, physical build sets up w/ a wide stance and a high leg lift to generate momentum and timing. Sinks into his backside effectively, creating a powerful and stable base to launch from. Shows a handsy, adjustable swing that allows him to cover the outside part of the plate and handle tough pitches w/ confidence. Displays a mature, controlled approach with the ability to drive the baseball to all fields.


1B: 89 mph 


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Joseph Wentzky (‘27, SC) • 1B/LHP • Uncommitted • 5’11 143lb


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Lanky frame w/ plenty of projection as he continues to mature and add strength. Utilizes a minimal coil load, keeping things simple and controlled, while extending his hands well through the ball for clean contact. Shows a confident approach w/ the ability to handle pressure situations, putting together multiple quality ABs w/ runners in scoring position and demonstrating a mature, situational mindset at the plate.


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Jackson Tretter (‘27, SC) • LHP • Uncommitted • 5’9 145 lb


Works from a clean and repeatable ¾  arm slot, showing good extension down the mound while maintaining an uphill posture through release. Features a solid three-pitch arsenal, primarily challenging hitters with a firm, well-located FB and a sharp CB, while occasionally flashing a CH to change speeds and keep batters off balance. Confidently attacks hitters on both sides of the plate, showing no fear of working in or out and demonstrating a competitive, aggressive mound presence.


4.2ip/1h/1er/9k


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Connor Hardee (‘28, SC) • RHP/1B • Uncommitted • 5’10 240lb


Sets up in an upright stance w/ a low leg lift that allows him to stay balanced and on time. Utilizes a strong lower half to generate solid power through the swing, driving force from the ground up. Shows a direct bat path paired w/ quick, explosive hands, lacing a loud, hard-hit 1B to the pull side. Demonstrates confidence and intent at the plate with advanced barrel control.


1B: 93 mph


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Brooks O’Donnell (‘29, SC) • C/RHP • Uncommitted • 5’11 175lb


Starts from an upright stance w/ minimal pre-pitch movement, staying calm and balanced as he waits for his pitch. Uses a low leg lift to stay on time and maintain a simple, repeatable approach. Employs a direct bat path with a slight upward plane, allowing him to drive the ball through the 5-6 hole for an RBI 1B. Later added a well-struck 2B, showcasing his ability to adjust and deliver quality at-bats throughout the game.


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Brayden Owens (‘27, SC) • C/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’1 175lb


Maintains a tall, upright posture throughout his swing, starting from a slightly open stance w/ a quick, efficient low leg lift to stay on time. Shows excellent hand speed, getting the hands in cleanly and on plane to attack pitches on the inner half. Finds the barrel w/ authority, driving the ball w/ solid contact and showing advanced bat-to-ball skills.


2-2 2 1B 1RBI 

1B: 92 mph 


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Evan Rhymer (‘26,SC) • RHP/Utility • Uncommitted • 5’10 175lb


Live, athletic arm with a clean delivery and strong lower half. Moves efficiently and quickly down the mound with good tempo and body control, working from an over-the-top (OT) arm slot. Fastball shows arm-side run (ASR) with late life, and he demonstrates a feel for commanding it to both sides of the plate. Works it glove-side with intent,  starting off and letting it run back over the edge and isn’t afraid to challenge inside, getting in off the hands for weak contact. Curveball Plays especially well down in the zone, capable of throwing it for early strikes or burying it for swing-and-miss. Advanced pitchability for his age, showing the ability to sequence and adjust. As he continues to add strength and refine his secondary arsenal, there's clear upside as a competitive arm with starter traits


FB- 86mph/ 2330RPM/ 14.2IVB/ 16.4HB

CB- 70mph/ 2400RPM/ -13.5IVB / -11HB



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Nate Johnson (‘25,SC) • OF • Uncommitted • 5’11 160 lb 


Athletic and projectable frame with plenty of room to add strength. Moves well in the box with a clean weight shift and a medium leg kick that helps him stay on time. Quick, explosive hands and a short, direct bat path allow him to consistently get the barrel out front and do damage. Showed mature at-bats all game, squaring up multiple balls with authority and producing loud contact to all fields.


2 for 2 / 1SB 

1B: 90 mph EV


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Grayson Brogdon (‘NC,28) • OF/RHP • Uncommitted • 5’9 150lb


Gets into a good rhythm at the plate with a relaxed, athletic setup. Works from a wide base with a controlled medium leg lift to stay balanced and on time. Swing shows natural lift with a slightly uphill path, allowing him to create backspin and drive the ball in the air. Stays back well here, adjusting to a low FB and getting the barrel down through the zone to drive it backside for a hard-hit RBI line drive single.Shows advanced barrel feel and the ability to use the whole field. With his athletic operation, quick hands, and feel for timing, there’s plenty of offensive upside 


1 for 2 / 1BB



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