NC/SC Border Battle: Superlatives - SC - Pitchers
July 14, 2023
Over 115 of the top players from North Carolina and South Carolina converged on UNC Charlotte’s Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium on June 28, 2023 for the PBR NC/SC Border Battle. In front of over 30 college and professional coaches and scouts, players from each state went through a pre-game workout and then played 9+ innings in a controlled scrimmage.
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, North Carolina took on South Carolina in game play. 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.
One of the marquee events of the summer, the 2023 NC/SC Border Battle did not disappoint. Several players boosted their profiles, while others solidified their spot as one of the top prospects in the Carolinas.
Below we break down some of the numbers from the event. To see a player’s full profile, simply click on his name. To see the NC/SC Border Battle roster, full stat page, plus analytics from the event, CLICK HERE.
Superlatives
Best Fastball
Robert Cole
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: P27 AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Blue Chip Bulls
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Height: 6-4Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Andrew McLaughlin
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Ashley RidgeState: SC
- Summer Team: Diamond Devils
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Peyton Rogers
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: West FlorenceState: SC
- Summer Team: Upstate Mavz Scout Team
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Aiden Smith
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: CloverState: SC
- Summer Team: T24 Black
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Thayer Tavormina
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: SummervilleState: SC
- Summer Team: FTB Phillies 2024 National
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Best Breaking Ball
Wells Anderson
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Wade HamptonState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball
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Height: 5-11Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ayden Clay
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Pendleton HighState: SC
- Summer Team: SBA
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Height: 5-10Weight: 156lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Hunter Gomes
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: HanahanState: SC
- Summer Team: Body Shop
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Height: 6-0Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Thayer Tavormina
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: SummervilleState: SC
- Summer Team: FTB Phillies 2024 National
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Max Whitmer
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Wando HighState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes American
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Height: 6-2Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Best Changeup
Robert Cole
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: P27 AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Blue Chip Bulls
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Height: 6-4Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cooper Coleman
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: West FlorenceState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball SC 2025
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Height: 6-0Weight: 177lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jake Klein
Class of 2024 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Oceanside CollegiateState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball SC
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Height: 5-10Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Larson Montgomery
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: York Comprehensive HighState: SC
- Summer Team: T24 Gamecocks
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Height: 6-0Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Peyton Rogers
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: West FlorenceState: SC
- Summer Team: Upstate Mavz Scout Team
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Best Command
Zechariah Haney
Class of 2025 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CamdenState: SC
- Summer Team: Diamond Devils 17U black
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Will Howard
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: P27 AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes American
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Anthony Marano
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Clover HighState: SC
- Summer Team: T24
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Height: 6-1Weight: 191lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jacob Muir
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: DreherState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes South Prime
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Height: 5-11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Max Whitmer
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Wando HighState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes American
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Height: 6-2Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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