Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Games: Roster & Schedule


Matt Payne
Director of Scouting, PBR of NC

On Wednesday August 2nd, PBR of North Carolina will host the 7th annual Top Prospect Games at Campbell’s Jim Perry Stadium.  With over 200 players that have attended this annual summer event, gone on to play college baseball, the Top Prospect Games has quickly become a spotlight event.

Players from across North Carolina have attended winter events, Team Carolina Trials, Organizational Scout Days, and the NC/SC Border Battle to earn an invite to the Top Prospect Games.  The Top Prospect Games will give prospects an opportunity to continue to build their resumes with a full pro-style workout followed by controlled live game play with pitchers facing hitters.  As always, this year’s roster is loaded with talent from all four upcoming high school classes, giving coaches a chance to finalize their upcoming roster while getting an early look at some of the names to follow for years to come.

Top Prospect Games History

Click Here to see results from previous 6 NC Top Prospect Games as well as the number of commitments from each. With the current number of commitments from Top Prospect Game participants at 246, this event has featured plenty of talent and excitement the past 6 years. That number will continue to rise in the near future with more players committing from last years roster and with the tools and talent featured on this years roster. 

Commitment Total - 246 


Schedule

Check In Times:
9:00am Teams 1 - 4 Position Players
11:00am Teams 1 & 2 Pitcher Onlys
1:30pm  Teams 3 & 4 Pitcher Onlys
4:15pm  Team 5 & 6 Position Players
5:30pm  Team 5 & 6 Pitcher Onlys

Schedule:
9:00am Teams 1 - 4 Position Player Check In
9:30am Teams 1 - 4 BP / Infield & Outfield
11:00am Teams 1 & 2 Pitcher Only Check In
12:00pm Team 1 vs. Team 2
1:30pm  Teams 3 & 4 Pitcher Only Check In
2:30pm  Team 3 vs. Team 4
4:15pm  Team 5 & 6 Position Player Check In
4:45pm  Team 5 & 6 BP / Infield & Outfield
5:30pm  Team 5 & 6 Pitcher Only Check In
6:30pm  Team 5 vs. Team 6


ROSTERS

Teams have been assigned by PBR Scouts to work to create competitive balance as well as give players the best opportunity to perform offensively and defensively in the event.  The workouts prior to game play will give players the chance to take live BP on the field followed by working out at their primary position.

CLICK HERE for the entire roster and team assignments for the 2023 PBR NC Top Prospect Games.

Roster Notes

The 2023 Roster is loaded as usual. Several of the players have impressed at recent PBR Events and Scout Days. Below are some of those players who have created a buzz this year and there are sure to be plenty more to add to the list after Wednesday. 

Peter Boatwright, RHP, Christ School

Ethan Bunce, C, Grace Christian

Kylan Odean, OF, Weddington

Cody Rogers, LHP, Porter Ridge

Ethan Nobles, RHP, Terry Sanford

Tucker Anderson, 3B, DH Conley

Dalen Boykin, RHP, Rolesville

Dylan Palmer, OF, East Wake Academy

Jay Polite, OF, Myers Park

Tyler Asbury, C, Metrolina Christian

Chad Matthews, 3B, North Lincoln

Carter Moore, RHP, South Johnston

Michael Gurganus, RHP, Bear Grass Charter

Garrett Arnold, RHP, Fuquay Varina

Jack Dalton, RHP, Cleveland

Cooper Moss, RHP, Southern Lee

Matthew Perez, C, Grays Creek

Seth Sharpe, RHP, Morehead

Zeb Swangim, 3B, TC Roberson

Parker Cato, OF, Heritage

Nate Hollenbeck, RHP, Rolesville

Caden Nolan, 3B, Richmond 

Jake Parham, SS, TC Roberson

Jack McKellar, C, Rocky Mount

Jake Henderson, OF, Watauga

Jack Hedrick, RHP, Charlotte Catholic

Seth Tickel, 3B, Rocky Mount Academy

Riley Treadaway, RHP, DH Conley

Brett Cassell, SS, Cox Mill