The Tobacco Road State Games are set to unfold over two August days at Stick Williams Dream Fields, a venue that has become a proving ground for the nation’s most coveted high school baseball talent.
A Deep Talent Pool
More than one hundred players from the graduating classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029 will take the field, many of them already listed among the Prep Baseball rankings that track the country’s top prospects.
Among the standout performers, Emery Young, a North Carolina prospect, has posted a max exit velocity of 105.2 miles per hour and leads the event in average exit velocity, while Kannon Huffman, also from North Carolina, recorded the fastest 60‑yard dash at 6.64 seconds and ranks third in max exit velocity with a 102.1‑mile‑per‑hour mark.
Metrics That Matter
Pitchers are not to be overlooked; Brax Thompson sits second in fastball velocity at 91.3 miles per hour and tops the leaderboard in average fastball spin rate, a combination that scouts say could translate into high‑level collegiate performance.
The event’s data set draws on 2025 showcase numbers, allowing analysts to pinpoint statistical outliers and highlight athletes whose performances suggest they may have been under the radar until now.
Top uncommitted prospects such as Grayson Broadway, a left‑handed pitcher/outfielder, Paxton Ladner, a first‑base/righthanded pitcher, and Austin Baxter, a second‑base/third‑base utility player, are expected to draw significant attention from college programs and professional scouts alike.
Beyond individual statistics, the showcase offers a concentrated view of talent from clubs including Charlotte Baseball Academy, South Charlotte Panthers and Dirtbags National, giving scouts a rare opportunity to compare players side by side as the summer circuit moves into its next phase.