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This weekend, top uncommitted 2027s from the East Coast have descended on Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the Inaugural East Coast Super Sophomore Games. The event is being hosted at two locations, High Point University and Wake Forest University. Team South Carolina players took part in a full workout on Friday and will play three games over the weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. Here is video and quick hitting notes from Friday's Workout:

Super Sophomore Games Event Page

SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Mac Berry, Chapin (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF 
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with some present strength and room for more 
Hit: LHH. Wider, upright stance with weight preset well on back leg, front shoulder tilted slightly up, hands even with low back shoulder and barrel pointed straight up Some length thru zone, good pull side juice 57.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 260' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long action with good arm speed, flashes explosiveness
Defense: Slows feet to almost complete stop before fielding ground ball, heavier movements but shows body control 
Vizual Edge: 54.53 Edge Score

Cody Branham, Central (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS 
Body: 5-8, 186-pounds. Solid, proportionate frame with strength in lower half 
Hit: LHH. Balanced, upright stance with weight slightly preset on back leg, knees pointed inward, hands between ear and shoulder with a high back elbow Medium leg kick begins load, small cock of hands lifts back elbow before turning over barrel, quick bat with adjustability in zone and present pull side power with more to come, finds barrels consistently 67.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short action with above avg accuracy 
Defense: 2.10-2.19 pop times. Above avg footwork and agility gets him into good throwing positions 
ATH: 27.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 61.87 Edge Score

Brayden Brogdon, Rock Hill High (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-11, 144-pounds. Young frame with athleticism, room for more strength 
Hit: LHH. More upright and loose stance with weight preset on back hip, knees pointed inward, hands just below shoulder height and a diagnol back elbow slightly uphill path in a short stroke, adjustble 65.1 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Long, clean stroke with looseness and strength
Defense: Sound footwork, advanced body control, range will determine best fit for primary position
Vizual Edge: 65.29 Edge Score

Eli Chowning, Carolina Forest (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B 
Body: 5-11, 182-pounds. Long frame with some present natural strength 
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, weight preset on back leg, hands even with shoulder height, barrel flat on shoulder and a high back elbow Simple load with sound movements, good pace and rhythm through zone with some explosiveness out front, raw power 68.8 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: LH. 
ATH: 22.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 59.09 Edge Score

Graham Coleman, Lexington (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF 
Body: 5-10, 173-pounds. Lean strength in frame
Hit: RHH. Upright and open stance with weight preset on back leg, hands between ear and shoulder and a higher back elbow Fluidity in swing, on time movements, all fields approach with good pitch recognition and plate coverage, developing strength at contact 68.6 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Short action with a lower slot and ability to adjust, good arm speed and strength
Defense: Average footspeed but overall good movements keeping center of mass stable and puts himself in good positions to make throw 
ATH: 22.20 max vertical.

Rome DeRenzo, St. James (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF 
Body: 6-0, 212-pounds. Strong and physical throughout 
Hit: RHH. More narrow stance with some crouch, weight slightly preset on back leg with hands just above shoulder height and a diagnol back elbow Sink into back hip to trigger load, big leg kick with hands and knob moving down towards chest before landing, when timed up shows good raw bat speed, big time strength generates real force, raw power 70.9 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-66 mph. Shorter action to near OTT slot, 
Defense: Good hands and light on feet

Derrick Jones, James F. Byrnes (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/2B 
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Proportionate frame with tons of room to add
Hit: RHH. Relaxed and athletic in an open stance with weight preset slightly on back leg, hands slightly below shoulder with barrel pointed up Natural load onto back leg creating some hand stretch, some repeatability, twitchy hand speed, high level athlete with explosiveness and room for more 65 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Short AA with natural lower slot 
Defense: Light on feet with good footwork
Vizual Edge: 49.77 Edge Score

Ty Kerns, Waccamaw (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-7, 163-pounds. Present strength in proportionate frame, big athlete
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open stance with upper half square to mound, weight distributed evenly with knees pointed inward, hands between ear and shoulder height and a high back elbow good path, bat speed raw but shows present pu,l side pop, 71 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 330' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. OF-81 mph. Short action with consistent release point
Defense: Controlled movements, soft hands, looks the part 
ATH: 33.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.9 Edge Score

Corbin King, Blue Ridge (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF 
Body: 5-8, 173-pounds. Obvious present strength throughout
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open and crouched stance, weight preset on back leg, hands between shoulder and ear level with a high back elbow Deep load onto back leg, well timed stride creates hand stretch before unloading a powerful swing with fast hands and good rhythm, ball jumps off barrel 69.4 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short action with abv average strength and accuracy 
Defense: 1.98-2.08 pop times. Average quickness, trusts footwork 
ATH: 27.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.65 Edge Score

Jackson Meyers, Carolina Forest High (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B 
Body: 5-7, 206-pounds. Obvious present strength in smaller but proportionate frame 
Hit: RHH. Strong, slightly open stance with physical presence, hands even with ear height and a high back elbow Nice sink into back leg in load, synced up movemtents, quick barrel speed with loose wrists and adjustable hands, good present power 71 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short action with solid arm strength and accuracy
Defense: 2.10-2.18 pop times. Strong base with quiet footwork
ATH: 24.50 max vertical.

Mac Morris, Baylor (SC), 2027 South Carolina
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Athletic and strong build, good frame
Hit: RHH. Shows athleticism in an upright and slightly open stance, weight preset slightly on back leg and hands high just above ear with a high back elbow Shows connectedness in swing with present g2g juice, quality hand speed and quickness throughout 72 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 358' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. OF-88 mph. Short, fluid action with consistent release point and big present strength
Defense: Bouncy in the field with good footwork, impact defender 
ATH: 28.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 72.02 Edge Score

Brennan New, Mauldin (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Tall, wiry and athletic
Hit: RHH. Upright, open stance with clear athleticism, hands between ear and shoulder height with a high back elbow Simple load into back leg with a bigger leg kick trigger, lead arm moves simultaneously with leg lift creating hand stretch, well connected movements in swing with big bat speed and real juice at contact 70.3 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 362' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Athletic action with mid-depth arm circle and high level arm speed and whip
Defense: Easy movements throughout 
ATH: 30.80 max vertical.

John Nypaver, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B 
Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Long frame with some lankiness and more room to continue growing 
Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced stance with weight distributed evenly, hands even with ear level and a high back elbow Downward path with raw power, more to come as strength is added 68 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 294' max distance.
Arm: LH. 
Vizual Edge: 67.24 Edge Score

Trip Ostergard, James Island Charter (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5-10, 159-pounds. Twitchy athletic throughout 
Hit: RHH. Wide, strong and athletic stance with weight slightly on back leg, hands even with ear level and barrel pointed down behind head and a high back elbow Strength in hands with twitch and explosive movements, aggressive, 66.9 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. Short action, big arm speed and strength
Defense: Confident footwork, beats balls to the spot, can stick at SS
Vizual Edge: 64.58 Edge Score

Connor Pellerin, Carolina Forest (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 5-10, 174-pounds. Young frame with advanced present strength, still room for more 
Hit: RHH. Open, upright stance with weight slightly on back hip, hands even with shoulder height and a higher back elbow Sinks into back hip and creates hand stretch in repeatable swing with a refined approach, flashes explosiveness at contact 67.2 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. 
Vizual Edge: 63.86 Edge Score

Christian Spivey, Lexington (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B 
Body: 5-11, 202-pounds. Large and strong frame 
Hit: LHH. Upright stance with a wider base, weight slighlty preset on back leg, hands between ear and shoulder height with a high back elbow Quality sink into back leg, hands come down making small circle into launch position, legit strength at contact, good hand speed with brute force, big time present power 69.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 356' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. High effort, longer AA with 3/4 slot that shows adjustability 
Defense: Somewhat choppy at times but shows good hands and arm strength
ATH: 25.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 81.1 Edge Score