A Week of Breakout Performances
Matthew Boughton, an 11th‑round draft pick out of Colleyville, Texas, was recognized as the Carolina League Player of the Week for the period ending June 21, 2026. The honor follows a stretch in which the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers infielder turned a slow start to the second half into a surge of offensive production.
After a rough opening to June, where he managed just five hits in eleven games, Boughton found his rhythm in Fayetteville. Over the next six days he collected fourteen hits, including three doubles and a home run, while posting a league‑leading on‑base percentage of .567.
His hot hitting has helped the Cannon Ballers climb to a 2‑1 record in the second half of the 2026 Carolina League season. The team is set to host the Columbia Fireflies from June 23‑28, a series that could further solidify their early momentum.
Boughton’s performance underscores the emergence of several young players making an impact in the league this year. As the Cannon Ballers continue to build around his contributions, the club looks to capitalize on the early successes that have put them in a favorable position heading into the summer schedule.