2025 High School Player of the Year Watch List
February 19, 2025
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Introducing the 2025 North Carolina High School Baseball Season & Player of the Year Watch List
The 2025 North Carolina high school baseball season has officially arrived, bringing excitement and anticipation for teams across the state. As the season unfolds, the Prep Baseball scouting staff will provide in-depth coverage, including team previews, All-State lists, the Player of the Year Watch List, and more. Our comprehensive analysis will set the stage for a thrilling journey through the spring, culminating in championship action in May and early June.
At the conclusion of the season, Prep Baseball will name the North Carolina Player of the Year—an honor awarded to an athlete who has demonstrated exceptional performance and impact. Throughout the season, our scouting staff will continuously update the Player of the Year Watch List, highlighting standout players who excel on both an individual and team level. Below, we present 25 early contenders for this prestigious award.
Past Prep Baseball North Carolina Player of the Year Winners
+ 2024: COBB HIGHTOWER, SS, EAST ROWAN HS, 2024
+ 2023: LUKE STEVENSON, C, WAKE FOREST HS, 2023
+ 2022: BROOKS BRANNON, C, RANDLEMAN HS, 2022
+ 2021: JOSH HARTLE, LHP, REAGAN HS, 2021
+ 2019: BLAKE WALSTON, LHP, NEW HANOVER HS, 2019
+ 2018: OWEN WHITE, RHP, EAST ROWAN HS, 2018
+ 2017: MACKENZIE GORE, LHP, WHITEVILLE HS, 2017
Player of the Year Watch List
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Harrison Ailshie OF / LHP / East Rowan, NC / 2026+ Committed to UNC |
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Tyler Baird RHP / 1B / William A Hough , NC / 2025+ Committed to Vanderbilt |
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Quinn Bentley 3B / Ashley, NC / 2025+ Committed to NC State |
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Tanner Berry C / OF / Eugene Ashley , NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 3
+ Committed to UNC Greensboro |
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Samuel Cozart RHP / Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC / 2025+ Committed to Texas |
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Caden Davidson 1B / 1B / Roberson, NC / 2025+ Committed to Gaston College |
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Carlos Diaz C / 3B / Wake Forest, NC / 2025+ Committed to UNC |
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Josh Hammond SS / RHP / Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC / 2025+ Committed to Wake Forest |
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Samuel Harris RHP / SS / Needham Broughton, NC / 2025+ Committed to NC State |
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Alex Hoffman RHP / C / Charlotte Catholic, NC / 2026+ Committed to Virginia Tech |
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Coy James SS / 2B / Davie, NC / 2025+ Committed to Ole Miss |
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Chase Kiker RHP / 3B / Metrolina Chrisitan Academy, NC / 2026+ Committed to Clemson |
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Meridian Leffew SS / 3B / Gaston Christian, NC / 2025+ Committed to UCF |
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Justin Mabe RHP / OF / North Davidson, NC / 2025+ Committed to UNC |
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Brady Marshall 3B / OF / Reagan, NC / 2026+ Committed to Tennessee |
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Jaxon Matthews OF / 1B / William Amos Hough, NC / 2026+ Committed to Clemson |
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Briggs McKenzie LHP / OF / Corinth Holders, NC / 2025+ Committed to LSU |
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Matt McKnight SS / 3B / Charlotte Catholic, NC / 2025+ Committed to UNC |
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Evan Myers LHP / OF / Lincoln Charter, NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 4
+ Committed to Western Carolina |
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Grant Nicholson RHP / OF / Charlotte Christian, NC / 2025+ Committed to Wake Forest |
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Colby Putnam RHP / Burns, NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 11
+ Committed to Gardner-Webb |
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Amos Rich RHP / OF / Tuscola, NC / 2026+ Committed to UNC |
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Luke Roupe RHP / 1B / GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, NC / 2025+ Committed to South Carolina |
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Micah Simpson OF / LHP / TC Roberson , NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 89 / POS: 18
+ Committed to Western Carolina |
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Cameron Tarkenton RHP / Cardinal Gibbons, NC / 2026+ Committed to UNC |
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