With the summer circuit behind us and the fall circuit coming to a close, the 2019 class has now had plenty of time to see their stock rise and fall as they set their sites on their senior seasons. Since our launch in June, PBR South Carolina scouts have been on the road taking in showcase games and tournaments, American Legion games, & hosting our own events to help us identify and showcase players from across the state. 

Our initial rankings will take a look at the top 75 players from across the state. As the season gets closer and the rankings are expanded expect players to rise and fall as well as new players to be added to this initial ranking. 

To view the complete South Carolina 2019 Rankings CLICK HERE

2019 Ranking by the numbers

+ The 2019 Rankings include 75 players from across the state.

+ 53 players in the 2019 rankings have made college commitments.

+ 51 high schools from across the state have players in the 2019 

2019 Top Prospect Spotlights

Geoffrey Gilbert (LHP/1B, Bishop England, Clemson) headlines the initial ranking, the 2018 Gatorade Player of the Year was nothing short of dominate across the board in leading Bishop England to the 2018 3A state title. He compiled a 10-0 record with 93 K's in 66.1 innings with a 0.22 ERA. At the plate Gilbert hit .333 with 27 RBI, 23 runs, and 3 home runs. The 6 foot 2, 200 lb southpaw continued to have an outstanding 2018 with the Evoshield Canes National 2018 team as well as an appearance in the East Coast Pro Showcase. 

Jax Cash (C/RHP, Spartanburg/IMG Academy, South Carolina) has transferred to the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. The former #2 player in SC can still be found in our PBR National Rankings and will soon be an addition to the FL State rankings. The physical 6 foot 4, 205 lb catcher/RHP has put up some impressive numbers this summer recording exit velos over 100 mph, pop times under 1.85, and pitching velocities as high as 92 mph. 

Kirby Connell (LHP, Blacksburg, Tennessee) is a familiar PBR face in a new place. The former Team Missouri PBR Future Games player relocated to Blacksburg, SC during the 2017-2018 school year and immediately made his presence known. Connell captured the SCBCA 2A Player of the Year honor and continued that success through the summer circuit putting together a fantastic campaign for the Upstate Mavericks organization. The FB was up to 88 early in the summer and his command of the fastball and feel for a 2/8 breaking ball with sharp/late action gives him some of the best pitchability in the 2019 class. 

RJ Dantin (LHP, Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a 6 foot 3 high waisted LHP that finds himself at the #7 spot in the initial rankings. Dantin put together an impressive JR year compiling a 7-1 record for the Spartanburg Vikings that saw him amass 78 K's and 0.78 ERA. The velocity has been up to 89 and was consistent at 86-88 complimented by a 70-74 mph breaking ball at the SA Border Battle. The controlled delivery is easily repeated and the lengthy frame will allow for future player development. 

Will Smith (RHP, Conway, Coastal Carolina) has seen his stock skyrocket over the summer. The RHP capped a great summer effort with a 12 strike out performance for the Evoshield Canes National team at the Wilson Premier Classic. He has shown the ability to repeat his up tempo delivery and command his fastball to both sides of the plate. Smith's FB has been 89-91 and as high as 93 this summer. He compliments it with a tight slider that has shown late depth at times in upper 70's. 

Ty Good (RHP, South Pointe, College of Charleston) finds himself in the initial top 10. The two time All-State player and Region 3-4A Player of the Year posted a 7-1 record and struck out 94 batters in 50 innings of work for the Stallions last season. Good, who played for the Dirtbags organization over the summer, is a tremendous athlete with tons of upside. The fastball has been up to 88 and a two tiered breaking ball is used effectively. Control has been erratic at times but not enough to warrant concern moving forward. 

PREVIEW THE TOP 10

SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS OF 2019 - TOP 10
RANK	NAME	STATE	SCHOOL	CLASS	POS	COMMITMENT
1	Geoffrey Gilbert	SC	Bishop England	2019	LHP/1B	Clemson
2	Dylan Rogers	SC	Dorman	2019	OF	Kentucky
3	Tyler Causey	SC	Nation Ford	2019	SS	North Carolina
4	Kirby Connell	SC	Blacksburg	2019	LHP	Tennessee
5	Ryan Ammons	SC	Wren	2019	LHP	Clemson
6	Dawson Taylor	SC	Boiling Springs	2019	LHP	South Carolina
7	RJ Dantin	SC	Spartanburg	2019	LHP	South Carolina
8	Will Smith	SC	Conway	2019	RHP	Coastal Carolina
9	Ty Good	SC	South Pointe	2019	RHP	College of Charleston
10	Will McGregor	SC	TL Hanna	2019	LHP	Clemson

 

To view the complete South Carolina 2019 Rankings CLICK HERE