With the summer circuit behind us and the fall circuit coming to a close, the players in the 2021 class have had the chance to show their abilities on some of the biggest stages. 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 50 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 PBR South Carolina 2021 rankings CLICK HERE

To view the PBR Overall 2021 rankings CLICK HERE

2021 Rankings by the Numbers 

+ The 2021 Rankings include 50 players from across the state.

+ 11 players in the 2021 rankings have made college commitments.

+ 37 High Schools from across the state have players represented in the 2021 rankings. 

+ 6 Players from the 2021 State rankings appear in the PBR National 2021 Rankings

2021 Top Prospect Spotlights 

 

 

Rocco Reid (LHP, Greenville, Clemson) takes the top spot in the SC 2021 rankings. The 5 foot 11 left hander is mechanically clean with tons of up side. He works down hill with a controlled delivery and good tempo. Reid has a loose arm action and has been up to 87-88 this summer with a high 3/4 arm slot. There is advanced feel for off speed pitches with a CB at 73-76 and a CH at 78.

Reece Holbrook (OF, Hammond, North Carolina) the athletic LHH outfielder has recorded 60 times in the 6.7's this summer. His simple approach at the plate gives him advanced bat to ball skills. Balanced set-up with a shoulder width stance and forward hand set. Uses a soft stride timing mechanism and controlled hand load to a position over the back foot. Efficient and strong lower half through contact and barrel lag create good pop. Natural loft in the bat path could trend toward future increase in power. 

Aidan Hunter (RHP, Hanahan, South Carolina) projectable 6 foot 3 frame with length throughout. Hunter has been up to 88 this summer for the Canes National 15u group. His slider is arguably the best pitch of any player in this class. He has consistently landed a tight slider with late break for strikes from 73-75 to complement his FB.

Keyshawn McDonald (RHP/OF, Hartsville, Uncommitted) is arguably the best two way player in the class. A SA Border Battle participate, the rangy OF/RHP has shown the ability to have success on the mound as well as at the plate. The FB has been up to 88 mph with late life, the arm stroke is short and lightening quick. The athleticism speaks for itself at the plate as well as in the field, depending on maturation and need McDonald could find himself filling multiple roles for potential suitors.

Cole Messina (C, Summerville, South Carolina) leads a talented class of catchers in the SC 2021 rankings. The South Carolina recruit possesses physicality that translates to the next level. At 6 foot tall and 215 pounds, Messina has strength in the lower half and square shoulders. Solid defensively, he has flashed a good hit tool during the summer campaign for the Canes 15u National Team with confident feel for the barrel and, at times, swings that suggest plus power potential. 

Ethan Salak (RHP, Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina) the 6 foot 1 RHP has clean mechanics and some of the best command in this class. The FB has been up to 86 and the quick arm suggests a velocity jump could be coming. Salak is a member of St. James High School and the Canes 15u National team so pitching in big spots is nothing new.  

SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS OF 2021 - TOP 10
RANK	NAME	STATE	SCHOOL	CLASS	POS	COMMITMENT
1	Rocco Reid	SC	Greenville	2021	LHP	Clemson
2	Reece Holbrook	SC	Hammond	2021	OF	North Carolina
3	Aidan Hunter	SC	Hanahan	2021	RHP	South Carolina
4	Keyshawn McDonald	SC	Hartsville	2020	RHP/OF
5	Madison Williams	SC	Saluda	2021	OF/RHP
6	Cole Messina	SC	Summerville	2021	C	South Carolina
7	Talmadge LeCroy	SC	Belton Honea Path	2021	C
8	Billy Barlow	SC	North Myrtle Beach	2021	RHP	Clemson
9	Clay Alberson	SC	Palmetto	2021	SS/OF	College of Charleston
10	Ethan Salak	SC	Myrtle Beach	2021	RHP	Coastal Carolina

To view the PBR South Carolina 2021 rankings CLICK HERE

To view the PBR Overall 2021 rankings CLICK HERE