Prep Baseball Report

Fall Top Prospect Games: Infielder Scouting Reports


PBR Staff
PBR of SC

Prep Baseball of South Carolina and Georgia hosted its Fall Top Prospect Games on October 20th at Clemson University. The event featured players from across the states of South Carolina and Georgia in the 2025-2027 grad classes. 

Position players opened the day with an offensive workout, taking live BP on the field.  TrackMan and Blast were used to track pre-swing and ball-flight analytics.  Players then went through a defensive workout at their position, allowing coaches and scouts to get a feel for their athleticism, movement, and arm strength. 

After the workout, the players where split into to teams and played a controlled game.  Pitchers threw to live hitters in a controlled environment, allowing PBR Scouts to control pitch count and stress of each inning.  Hitters got live looks at pitchers, allowing the coaches and scouts in attendance to further their evaluations after BP, in the live setting.

Below we begin our breakdown of the players in attendance looking at the top performers in select categories. 

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SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

James Wyatt Arthur, Trinity Collegiate (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and high waisted frame with room to add on 
Hit: RHH. Some crouch in a more narrow stance with evenly distributed weight, hands between ear and shoulder level with a diagnol back elbow Solid swing on a slighlty downward path with good bat/hand speed that will translate to more power as he continues to mature 74.2 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Long action with above avg arm strength
Defense: Good first step with confident footwork
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Greyson Austin, Wren (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 6-0, 163-pounds. Strength developing in a lean frame 
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, light on his feet, hands even with shoulder height and barrel pointed up with a higher back elbow Good stretch of hands following load and stride, works on a downward plane with average barrel speed 63.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Short action with above avg arm speed
Defense: Nice soft hands with a patient & decisive first step
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Owen Bex, Trinity Collegiate (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Present strength in a proportionate frame 
Hit: RHH. Slightly open and upright stance with some athleticism, hands between ear and shoulder level with a high back elbow Some hand waggle behind head pre-swing, but gets in a good launch position with quality load and stretch of hands, average bat speed in zone 64.4 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Good short arm swing with quality carry and accuracy
Defense: Average footwork, developing consistency
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Noah Dubovich, T. L. Hanna (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Proportionate, shorter frame with strength developing
Hit: RHH. Upright and balanced stance with weight distributed evenly, hands even with ear height and a high back elbow Longer path, flashes of a good path and can find the barrel with quick wrists 63.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Longer action with good arm speed and strength that will develop more as he grows 
Defense: Good first step with above avg footwork, solid glove and hands 
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Seth Eckroth, P27 (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS 
Body: 5-7, 134-pounds. Smaller frame with athleticism and room to grow 
Hit: RHH. Upright and slightly open stance with a wider base, hands even with ear height and a high back elbow Toe tap load with good sink into back hip, coiling upper half and creating stretch with hands before uncorking strong barrel and fast bat thru zone in a shorter stroke 70.2 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long action with average arm speed 
Defense: Average footwork 
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Phifer Glenn, T. L. Hanna (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B 
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Wiry and athletic frame that will hold more
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance with weight distributed evenly, hands even with ear height and a high back elbow Repeatable stroke with fast hands and a good level path in zone 63.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.0 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Good short action with a quick arm, more strength on the way
Defense: Good footwork and soft hands, good upside in the dirt 
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Connor Hooks, Cardinal Newman (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B 
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds. Present strength throughout proportionate frame
Hit: LHH. Upright stance with weight preset on back legs, hands even with ear height and a high back elbow Good pace and sink into back hip in load, gain ground steeping towards plate, flat path with good hand speed 65.3 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Short action, good arm speed with clean transfers and ball comes out fast 
Defense: Quiet feet with good natural instincts
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Chance Johnson, Blythewood (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance with weight slightly preset on back leg, hands even with ear level and a high back elbow Good quick hands and a short stroke when synced up, gets a little long at times with stride and could be susceptible to breaking balls or high FBs 64.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. OF-87 mph. Whippy arm with legit strength from a short stroke in INF or OF, explosive through release
Defense: Good body control and athletic movements 
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Anthony Marano, Clover (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportionate frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. Open and strong stance with upper half loaded back pre-stride, hands high above head with barrel pointed down and a high back elbow Big bat speed stands out but can get too far over front leg at times, power potential 74.2 mph bat speed with 33 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Longer arm swing with good arm speed and strength
Defense: Choppy, heavier feet at times but makes up for lack of range with arm strength
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Sam Painter, Hammond (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B 
Body: 6-2, 198-pounds. Large frame with present strength and more room to add 
Hit: LHH. Weight preset on back leg with a slightly open stance, shoulders create path pre-swing as front elbow extends back, hands low below shoulder level and a low back elbow Power in the tank here, quick swing with good, adjustable hands and strength at contact 68.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 356' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Shorter action with a lower slot
Defense: Average hands and movements 
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Daniel Parker, P27 (SC), 2025 Coastal Carolina
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 198-pounds. Lean and athletic 
Hit: RHH. LHH - open, athletic stance with some bend in knees, hands in power position between ear and shoulder level with a high back elbow
RHH - more closed stance with same bend in knees, hands slightly lower at shoulder height and a higher back elbow Good athleticism in both swings with some twitch, good quick hands turn barrel over with force 66.3 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Shorter action with big arm speed 
Defense: Mature and consistent footwork, deliberate movements 
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Gage Petrovich, River Bluff (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. Big frame with present strength
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed and upright stance with weight distributed evenly, hands low below shoulder level with barrel pointed upwards and a low back elbow Big juice in frame with good hand stretch and hand quickness in zone 67.6 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Long action with above avg arm speed
Defense: Average footwork and actions 

Hudson Riordan, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B 
Body: 6-3, 203-pounds. Power frame with big present strength
Hit: LHH. Balanced, comfortable stance, hands even with shoulder and a high back elbow Easy, short swing with real thump in the barrel, will do damage 71.1 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.9 mph. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. OF-88 mph. Long action with good fluidity through release generating big arm strength
Defense: Good instincts and body control, feet never stop moving with sneaky athleticism
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Easton Thomas, T. L. Hanna (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS 
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Smaller, proportionate frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. Wide base with weight evenly distributed, hands high above ear level and a high back elbow Short load, good patience and stack with upper half allowing quick hands to work thru zone, swing is a little long but can produce loud contact 68.2 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Easy, shorter stroke with an adjustable low slot 
Defense: Good, consistent movements and range 
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.