Inside the Rankings is a unique look through the eyes of Prep Baseball scouts, allowing players, fans, and coaches to get to know some of the top players in the state of North Carolina.  Rankings in the state are updated almost quarterly, as players are transitioning from one season to another.  Prep Baseball scouts will use the information they gain from Prep Baseball events, Prep Baseball Tournaments, game coverage, workouts, and practices to put grades on as many players in the state as possible.  With over 400 players in each graduating class committing to play college baseball from North Carolina, this is a state with a ton of talent.

Today we highlight Maximus Wearing and Connor Tregoning , two uncommitted 1B in North Carolina's 2026 class. Take a look at why we have them ranked where they are.

INSIDE THE RANKINGS

Connor Tregoning 1B / OF / Reagan , NC / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 67 / POS: 3 Key Stats Max Exit Velo: 95.4 MPH Max Distance: 349 FT Hand Speed Max: 23.5 MPH Player Notes Tregoning a 6'5 1B from Reagan High School. Long levers with good hand speed gives alot to dream on here, exit velos into the mid 90s and max distance up to 349 FT. Power potential is very high here as the body contiunes to mature and strength continues to develop.

Maximus Wearing 1B / OF / Palisades, NC / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 50 / POS: 1 Key Stats Max Exit Velo: 97.3 MPH Max Distance: 331 FT Bat Speed Max: 79.5 MPH   Player Notes Wearing is a physcial presence in the box. The LHH is capable of exit velos in the upper 90's with the ability to drive the ball to both gaps. Above average bat and hand speed allows you to believe the power is not maxed out yet and will continue to grow as the body mature