The summer schedule for South Carolina's collegiate players has unfolded across a handful of prominent wood‑bat circuits, offering a snapshot of how recent high school graduates and rising seniors are adjusting to higher competition.
Northwoods League Highlights
Ryan Brennecke has posted a 9.00 ERA in five appearances, including three starts, for the Lakeshore Chinooks, showing a willingness to take the mound despite a small sample size.
Cape Cod League Spotlight
Andrew Costello is batting .367 with two home runs and four RBI for the Bourne Braves, while his brother Luke Costello sits at .277 with 12 RBI, giving the duo a combined offensive punch. Brice Estep, also with Bourne, is hitting .130 with a homer and two RBI, and Garrett Michel contributes a .195 average with three RBI. Jordan Stephens of the Wareham Gatemen is 0‑1 with a 1.93 ERA across two outings, and Ethan Sutton of the Yarmouth‑Dennis Red Sox is 1‑0 with a 3.00 ERA in four appearances. Will Whelan rounds out the group with a 0.69 ERA, 15 strikeouts and 11 walks in three starts for Bourne.
Alaska League Experience
Miles Keogh made a brief debut for the Anchorage Bucs, going hitless in three at‑bats, a modest start that underscores the challenge of transitioning to the Alaska Baseball League's rugged environment.
Overall, the mix of performances reflects both the promise and the growing pains of a cohort that is still learning how to translate high school success into the rigors of wood‑bat summer baseball.