NC/SC Border Battle: Superlatives - SC - Position Players
July 13, 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
TOP ATHLETES
Cole Bellinger
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: GreerState: SC
- Summer Team: USA Prime SC 18u
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Blayne Edwards
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Lake CityState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball SC
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Height: 6-3Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ethan Offing
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Dutch ForkState: SC
- Summer Team: SC Royal scouting
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Height: 5-11Weight: 182.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Dominic Camacho
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: BeaufortState: IL
- Summer Team: SEB PRIME 17U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brayden Renfrow
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: GreenvilleState: SC
- Summer Team: Southern Athletics
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TOP HIT TOOLS
Justin Sheffield
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Atlantic CollegiateState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball SC
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Height: 5-10Weight: 196lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Will Burgess
Class of 2024 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: LexingtonState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes South
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Height: 6-2Weight: 183lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ethan Offing
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Dutch ForkState: SC
- Summer Team: SC Royal scouting
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Height: 5-11Weight: 182.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Owen Pridgen
Class of 2024 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: LaurensState: SC
- Summer Team: Upstate Mavericks
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Height: 6-2Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brayden Renfrow
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: GreenvilleState: SC
- Summer Team: Southern Athletics
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TOP POWER POTENTIAL
Gunner Jordan
Class of 2024 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: CherawState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes
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Height: 6-4Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Wiley Waring
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: SummervilleState: SC
- Summer Team: Bodyshop Scout 2025
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Height: 6-3Weight: 268.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cooper Godsave
Class of 2024 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Ashley RidgeState: SC
- Summer Team: Diamond Devils
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Height: 6-4Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Joey McGovern
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: Seneca HighState: SC
- Summer Team: 5 Star Carolina
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Height: 5-11Weight: 191lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Macon Leppert
Class of 2025 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: BlythewoodState: SC
- Summer Team: Team Elite Platinum National
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Height: 6-1Weight: 160.7lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
TOP DEFENSE
Ethan Offing
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Dutch ForkState: SC
- Summer Team: SC Royal scouting
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Height: 5-11Weight: 182.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
J.R. Struk
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: P27 AcademyState: CT
- Summer Team: Upstate Mavz Scout
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Height: 6-2Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Landon Penfield
Class of 2024 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: BlythewoodState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes American 17u
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Cade Norton
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Blue RidgeState: SC
- Summer Team: Athletes Lab 17U Scout
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Height: 6-0Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jackson Gordon
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Legion Collegiate AcademyState: SC
- Summer Team: Carolina White Sox
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Height: 5-11Weight: 168lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TOP ARM STRENGTH
Wiley Waring
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: SummervilleState: SC
- Summer Team: Bodyshop Scout 2025
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Height: 6-3Weight: 268.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Will Burgess
Class of 2024 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: LexingtonState: SC
- Summer Team: Canes South
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Height: 6-2Weight: 183lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Landon Gomes
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: HanahanState: SC
- Summer Team: Upstate Mavz
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Height: 5-10Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Cale Reynolds
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: Clarendon HallState: SC
- Summer Team: Power Baseball SC 2025
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Riley Stiles
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: Legion CollegiateState: SC
- Summer Team: Team 24 Gamecocks
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Height: 6-0Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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- SC Trackman Hitting Leaderboard: 2024 Summer Scout Days 9/10/24