South Carolina World Series Top Performers - Days 4 & 5
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Joseph Martinez (‘29, NC) • MIF/RHP • 5’8 147lb
Lanky frame w/ projection to fill out as he continues to mature. Shows athletic movements, and body control. Uses a minimal coil load w/ a smooth toe tap to stay on time, and an uphill barrel path that allows him to get the hands in and turn on this pitch for an RBI 2B down the line. Dependable infield defense, showing clean footwork, soft hands, and the ability to make plays on the move.
2-2 2 RBI
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Joseph Martinez (‘29, NC) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 10, 2025
Lanky frame w/ room to grow as he matures, minimal coil load. Upward barrel path, is able to get his hands extended to hit a 3B to the LCF gap. Great discipline at the plate and the ability to use the full field in his approach.
3B: 85 mph / 24.1° /… pic.twitter.com/1ifc1ppRpb
Anthony Maceda (‘29, NC) • 1B/RHP • 6’3 225lb
Strong, physical frame w/ a compact stance and minimal load. Stays balanced through the swing w/ a quick trigger and direct bat path. Drives a hard-hit 2B to straightaway CF, showcasing his ability to square up good velocity and generate gap-to-gap power.
2B: 89 mph / 25º / 296 ft
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Cole Dawkins (‘28,SC) • RHP • 6’ 175lb
Projectable young RHP with more velo in the tank as he fills out his lanky frame. High leg lift, stays stacked and rides the tension down the mound, rotates quickly through the hips. Short/compact arm action throwing from a OTT angle. Advanced 4-pitch mix w/ command of all pitches. FB has some ride and jumps on hitters. Advanced feel for the CH racking up whiffs with it in 2K counts. Mixed in two distinct breaking balls, a CB and SL, to keep hitters off balance.
FB- 83mph/ 1885RPM/ 16IVB/ 5.1HB
CH- 77mph/ 1740RPM/ 13IVB/ 4.8HB
CB- 72mph/ 1869RPM/ -7.2IVB/ -5.6HB
SL- 72mph/ 1900RPM/ 4.7IVB/ -6.3HB
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Cole Dawkins (‘28,SC) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 9, 2025
Projectable young RHP w/ Velo to come at 6’ 175lb. High leg lift, stays stacked and rides the tension down the mound, rotates quickly through the hips. Short/compact arm action throwing from a OTT angle. Advanced 4-pitch mix w/ command of everything, can… pic.twitter.com/ttKET4Lsh9
Noah Wedel (‘28,SC) • SS/3B • 5’9 140lb
Athletic stance, stays grounded in the rear leg with quick rotational power through the hips. Slightly uphill swing path allows him to get the barrel out front and impact the baseball with intent. Shows early signs of power potential, and as he continues to add strength and refine his approach, there's plenty of offensive upside to project. Athletic movements and clean mechanics suggest continued growth at the plate.
2 for 3 / 1RBI / 1BB / 3SB
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Noah Wedel (‘28,SC) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 9, 2025
Athletic stance, stays back in rear leg w/ quick rotational power through the hips. Uses a slightly uphill swing path to get out in front and drive this ball pull-side for a RBI 1B. #SCWS | #Uncommitted
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Carson Bibb (‘27,SC) • LF/2B • Uncommitted • 5’10 150lb
Upright stance with a low leg lift and a compact, direct swing path. Quick hands and advanced barrel control allow him to get on plane early and stay through the zone. Caught barrels consistently throughout the day, showing a mature approach and the ability to adjust to different pitch types. As he continues to add strength, the consistent feel for the barrel should translate to even more impact at the plate.
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Carson Bibb (‘27,SC) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 9, 2025
Upright stance w/ a low leg lift and a compact/direct swing path. Uses quick hands and good barrel control to get on plane w/ FB and and drive it backside for a LD 1B. #SCWS | #Uncommitted @USAPrime_SC
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Brayden Owens (‘27,SC) • RHP/C • Uncommitted • 6’1 175lb
Athletic two-way player with a mature presence on both sides of the ball. At the plate, starts from an upright, short stance with a low leg lift that extends into the front side while coiling into the rear hip. Shows balance and body control through the swing with quick hands and the ability to track and adjust late. Compact, efficient swing paired with a disciplined approach allows him to stay competitive in any count. On the mound, works with simple, repeatable mechanics out of a standard wind-up. Sits deep into the back leg with quick rotational power, hiding the ball well to create deception. FB jumps on hitters, and he mixes in a well-shaped SLRV while commanding the two pitch mix in the zone. Generates weak contact and swing-and-miss. Two-way potential as he continues to physically develop and refine his tools.
FB- 81mph/ 1822RPM/ 13.4IVB/ 4.3HB
SLRV- 69mph/ 2355RPM/ -6.1IVB/ -14.5HB/ Sharp
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Brayden Owens (‘27,SC) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 9, 2025
Getting the job done on the mound. Simple / repeatable mechanics from a standard wind-up. Sits deep in the back leg w/ quick rotational power. Hides the ball well making the FB play up jumping on hitters. Throws CB off, commanding the whole arsenal in… pic.twitter.com/2dLgf0aHk9
Brayden Owens (‘27,SC) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 9, 2025
Upright / short stance, extends the leg out w/ a low leg lift getting the rear hip coiled. Gets the job done on this 2-out / 2-strike pitch, goes off the plate and takes this outside FB back up the middle for a RBI 1B. #SCWS | #Uncommitted @USAPrime_SC … pic.twitter.com/22tsStOyzr
Landon Vessell (‘28,SC) • CF/LHP • 5’8 125lb
Athletic stance with a low leg lift and a direct, and compact swing path. Shows an advanced two-strike approach, staying late on pitches and trusting his hands to work through the zone. Hitting mechanics are consistent and repeatable, allowing him to catch barrels all day long. Displays a mature feel for timing and pitch recognition, projecting well as he continues to add strength and mature.
1 for 2 / 1R / 1BB / 3SB
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Landon Vessell (‘28,SC) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 9, 2025
Athletic stance w/ a low leg lift and a direct swing path. Advanced 2-strike approach, staying late on the FB and trusting the hands to drive this ball backside for a clutch 2-out RBI 1B. #SCWS | #Uncommitted @USAPrime_SC
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Davis Richards (‘29,SC) • OF/RHP • 6’ 140lb
Projectable two-way prospect who delivered a very good performance on the mound while consistently hitting the ball hard at the plate. Shows advanced physical tools and athleticism, with room to add strength as he fills out and polish his skills. On the mound, commands his pitches well with clean mechanics and competes. At the plate, exhibits power potential and solid barrel control. Exciting player with upside on both sides of the ball as he continues to develop.
1 for 3 / 1RBI
6.1 IP / 3H / 1ER / 4K
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Landon Carlone (‘29, NC) • C/ LF • 5’9 167lb
Strong, athletic build w/ a wide base and quiet pre-pitch actions. Shows a simple toe tap load and quick hands through the zone with a direct bat path. Stays on plane and barrels a hard-hit 1B back up the middle, showcasing feel for timing and ability to square up velocity.
1B EV: 90 mph
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Leland Forrester (‘30, SC) • OF/RHP • 6’0 135 lb
Projectable lanky frame w/ room to add strength as he matures. Uses a long, low leg lift paired with a controlled, balanced load to stay on time and drive through the ball. Sinks into his backside well, generating torque with his lower half and showcasing a handsy, inside-out approach. Gets the barrel to a tough inside pitch, dropping it into the 3-4 hole for a sharp RBI 1B that tied the game late. Continues to show poise in big moments w/ quality ABs and the ability to handle pressure situations.
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Leland Forrester (‘30, SC) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 10, 2025
Lanky frame w/ room to grow as he matures. Long low leg lift, sinks into his backside well. Gets his hands inside, drops the barrel and hits a 1B through the 3-4 hole. #SCWS
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Owen Painter (‘28,SC) • OF/RHP • 5’5 145lb
Pitcher with clean, repeatable mechanics who consistently attacks the strike zone with intent. Competitor on the mound who challenges hitters aggressively and misses barrels regularly. Shows good command and the ability to execute pitches with deception, making him tough to square up. Maintains composure under pressure, projecting well with continued development.
6 IP / 1ER / 1BB / 3K
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Avery Stansbury (‘29, SC) • 3B/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0 150lb
Lanky frame w/ room to grow as he matures. Starts in a wide stance w/ a minimal coil load, stays balanced through the swing. Direct bat path gets to a tough low pitch and drives a sharp 1B to LF, plating the game-tying run in the final inning. Shows poise and clutch ability in a big moment.
2B: 84 mph / 24.3° / 281 ft
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Aiden Smith
(‘27,SC) • LHP/1B • Uncommitted • 6’1 160
A true clutch performer, this kid delivered under pressure with a hard-hit walk-off double to send his team to the championship. Stays tall in the back leg, generating plus internal rotation in the front side during his leg lift. Uses a long, direct bat path to consistently barreled balls, and this linedrive double showcased his ability to drive the ball with authority and precision when it matters most. Confident in big moments and mechanically sound, he’s a player who thrives in high-pressure situations.
2 for 2 / 1R / 1BB / 1SB
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Walker McPherson (‘29,NC) • LHP • 5’7 140lb
Dominant LHP who filled up the zone all day with confidence and intent. High-level competitor with a bulldog mentality on the mound, showing poise in every situation. FB plays heavy with late arm-side run and fade, consistently challenging hitters inside and inducing weak contact. Slider tunnels well off the FB with sharp break and depth, and he showed the ability to land it in any count. Changeup was a legit third pitch—deceptive arm speed and consistent feel, working well off the fastball to keep hitters guessing. Mixed all three offerings effectively, changing eye levels and working both sides of the plate. Rarely gave hitters a chance to get comfortable, missing barrels and generating soft contact throughout the outing. Mature presence on the mound with pitchability, feel, and competitive edge.
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Matthew Choi (‘30,SC) • OF • 5’1 105lb
Extremely toolsy and fundamentally sound 2-way prospect who showed off his full skill set in a big-time performance. Earned the win on the mound with a composed, clutch outing. Pounded the zone, competed with every pitch, and came up with big outs when it mattered most. At the plate, delivered in the biggest moment of the game with a walk-off hit, showing a calm approach and the ability to slow the game down. Plays with a high baseball IQ and confidence beyond his years. Impact player who affects the game in all phases, defensively, offensively, and on the mound.
1 for 2 / 1RBI / 1R / 2BB / 1SB
1IP / 0ER / 0H / W
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