The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Baseball Team

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Baseball Team

The fourth-annual HighSchoolOT baseball all-state team features 31 athletes making an appearance on the team for at least the second time, led by two three-time selections: Wayne County Day’s Cameron Aycock and East Rowan’s Cobb Hightower.

There is a 25-player first, second, and third team, each with at least two catchers, six infielders, four outfielders, four two-way players, and four pitchers. The final five spots on each team do not have position requirements, allowing for the possibility of three catchers or five pitchers, etc. to make the same team. There are also 50 honorable mention spots that have no position requirements.


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The following athletes now have multiple appearances on the HSOT all-state baseball team in their careers, with Hightower leading the way with three first-team appearances.

  • 3-time (2): Wayne Country Day’s Cameron Aycock; East Rowan’s Cobb Hightower***
  • 2-time (29): T.C. Roberson’s Reno Jeter, Micah Simpson, and Caden Davidson; Morehead’s Anderson Nance**; Greene Central’s Braden Burress**; Hough’s Jaxon Matthews**; Burns’ Marshall McGowan* and Colby Putnam*; Broughton’s Sam Harris**; Davie County’s Coy James; Hopwell’s Tyler Howe; Wesleyan Christian’s Josh Hammond; Bear Grass Charter’s Michael Gurganus; Draughn’s Tate Jensen; Ledford’s Kelvyn Paulino Jr.; Fred T. Foard’s Sean Jenkins; Cape Fear’s Mason Hughes*; J.H. Rose’s Andrew Wallen*; Lee County’s Walker McDuffie**; West Henderson’s Truitt Manuel*; Greensboro Day’s Cuyler Baxter; Northwest Guilford’s Blaize Johnson*; Pinecrest’s Bryant Kimbrell; North Stanly’s Cole Smith; South Mecklenburg’s Cam Bagwell; Randleman’s Seth Way; North Johnston’s Gabe Adams; Midway’s John Nelson McLamb; Forbush’s Gavin Maines*

*-number of first-team appearances

To make the team as a two-way player, certain numbers in either total hits, batting average, and OPS — or ERA and innings pitched — must be reached. Otherwise, the player was listed as either a pitcher, or their other primary position. Fifth-year seniors are not eligible for the all-state team.

The full teams are listed below, with players listed by position first, then alphabetically by last name. Each player is listed below with their stats as listed on MaxPreps or otherwise reported. Abbreviations include: SBs = stolen bases; BBs = walks; OBS = on-base percentage; SLG = slugging percentage; OPS = on-base plus slugging; WHIP = walks and hits allowed per inning; K/IP = strikeouts per innings pitched.

HighSchoolOT Baseball All-State Team for 2024

First Team

Nico Soul of Marvin Ridge. Marvin Ridge baseball scored three runs in the seventh to defeat Northwest Guilford 6-4 in the first round of the playoffs on May 7, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)
Nico Soul of Marvin Ridge. Marvin Ridge baseball scored three runs in the seventh to defeat Northwest Guilford 6-4 in the first round of the playoffs on May 7, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

C: Blaize Johnson, Northwest Guilford (senior) — .479 BA, 35 hits, 39 RBIs, 8 doubles, 1 triples, 9 HRs, 36 runs, 11 SBs, 23 BBs; .594 OBS, .986 SLG, 1.580 OPS; UNC-Asheville recruit
C: Will Radford, Greene Central (sophomore) — .588 BA, 47 hits, 37 RBIs, 14 doubles, 1 triples, 0 HRs, 12 runs, 0 SBs, 28 BBs; .698 OBS, .788 SLG, 1.486 OPS
INF (1B): McCall Henderson, East Rowan (senior) — .441 BA, 45 hits, 57 RBIs, 15 doubles, 1 triples, 7 HRs, 28 runs, 3 SBs, 28 BBs; .563 OBS, .814 SLG, 1.377 OPS
INF (SS): Davis Albert, Wayne Country Day (senior) — .484 BA, 45 hits, 42 RBIs, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 7 HRs, 37 runs, 35 SBs, 26 BBs; .581 OBS, .903 SLG, 1.484 OPS; William & Mary recruit
INF (SS): Aidan Allred, Chatham Charter (senior) — .612 BA, 52 hits, 46 RBIs, 12 doubles, 6 triples, 7 HRs, 48 runs, 16 SBs, 16 BBs; .680 OBS, 1.141 SLG, 1.821 OPS; Brunswick CC recruit
INF (SS): Quinn Bentley, Ashley (junior) — .500 BA, 42 hits, 25 RBIs, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 3 HRs, 37 runs, 15 SBs, 32 BBs; .650 OBS, .833 SLG, 1.483 OPS; N.C. State recruit
INF (SS): Cobb Hightower, East Rowan (senior) — .462 BA, 48 hits, 48 RBIs, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 9 HRs, 62 runs, 17 SBs, 34 BBs; .592 OBS, .856 SLG, 1.448 OPS; UNC recruit; MLB Draft pick
INF (SS): D.J. Layton, Charlotte Christian (senior) — .449 BA, 40 hits, 34 RBIs, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 4 HRs, 30 runs, 19 SBs, 18 BBs; .532 OBS, .719 SLG, 1.251 OPS; Southern Miss recruit; MLB Draft pick
INF (3B): Perry Hargett, Metrolina Christian (senior) — .479 BA, 35 hits, 27 RBIs, 12 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 42 runs, 30 SBs, 23 BBs; .604 OBS, .836 SLG, 1.440 OPS; UNC recruit
OF: Sawyer Black, Wesleyan Christian (senior) — .453 BA, 39 hits, 40 RBIs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 9 HRs, 46 runs, 10 SBs, 24 BBs; .590 OBS, .930 SLG, 1.520 OPS; Liberty recruit
OF: Jaxon Matthews, Hough (sophomore) — .449 BA, 31 hits, 29 RBIs, 9 doubles, 4 triples, 4 HRs, 38 runs, 23 SBs, 23 BBs; .598 OBS, .870 SLG, 1.468 OPS; Clemson recruit
OF: Nico Soul, Marvin Ridge (senior) — .319 BA, 22 hits, 13 RBIs, 6 doubles, 1 triples, 3 HRs, 29 runs, 8 SBs, 35 BBs; .564 OBS, .565 SLG, 1.129 OPS; Georgia Tech recruit
OF: Braylon Whitaker, Cox Mill (senior) — .500 BA, 39 hits, 21 RBIs, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HRs, 37 runs, 10 SBs, 25 BBs; .619 OBS, .730 SLG, 1.350 OPS; Wingate (D2) recruit; MLB Draft pick
TWP: Harrison Ailshie, East Rowan (sophomore) — (batting) .422 BA, 46 hits, 54 RBIs, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 10 HRs, 50 runs, 11 SBs, 30 BBs; .546 OBS, .817 SLG, 1.363 OPS; (pitching) 1.57 ERA, 78 Ks, 64 IP, .173 OBA, .305 OBP; 1.16 WHIP, 1.22 K/IP
TWP: Braden Burress, Greene Central (senior) — (batting) .596 BA, 53 hits, 26 RBIs, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 4 HRs, 59 runs, 30 SBs, 23 BBs; .697 OBS, .910 SLG, 1.607 OPS; (pitching) 0.84 ERA, 94 Ks, 83.2 IP, .190 OBA, .248 OBP; 0.88 WHIP, 1.12 K/IP; East Carolina recruit
TWP: Kamden Hawks, Mount Airy (senior) — (batting) .404 BA, 36 hits, 35 RBIs, 5 doubles, 0 triples, 5 HRs, 16 runs, 4 SBs, 11 BBs; .481 OBS, .629 SLG, 1.110 OPS; (pitching) 0.37 ERA, 161 Ks, 75.1 IP, .053 OBA, .210 OBP; 0.73 WHIP, 2.14 K/IP; Morehead State recruit
TWP: Gavin Maines, Forbush (senior) — (batting) .487 BA, 38 hits, 21 RBIs, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HRs, 39 runs, 13 SBs, 22 BBs; .585 OBS, .705 SLG, 1.290 OPS; (pitching) 0.12 ERA, 121 Ks, 56.1 IP, .061 OBA, .156 OBP; 0.53 WHIP, 2.15 K/IP; Western Carolina recruit
TWP: Chase Kiker, Metrolina Christian (sophomore) — (batting) .440 BA, 37 hits, 29 RBIs, 8 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 20 runs, 1 SBs, 6 BBs; .484 OBS, .702 SLG, 1.186 OPS; (pitching) 0.86 ERA, 130 Ks, 73.2 IP, .142 OBA, .224 OBP; 0.77 WHIP, 1.76 K/IP
TWP: Anderson Nance, Morehead (senior) — (batting) .461 BA, 35 hits, 27 RBIs, 6 doubles, 1 triples, 2 HRs, 38 runs, 23 SBs, 28 BBs; .607 OBS, .644 SLG, 1.252 OPS; (pitching) 0.75 ERA, 104 Ks, 46.2 IP, .093 OBA, .146 OBP; 0.54 WHIP, 2.23 K/IP; N.C. State recruit
TWP: Colby Putnam, Burns (junior) — (batting) .495 BA, 48 hits, 49 RBIs, 14 doubles, 0 triples, 8 HRs, 35 runs, 14 SBs; (pitching) 0.63 ERA, 136 Ks, 88.1 IP, .128 OBA, 1.54 K/IP; Gardner-Webb recruit
P: Austin Hardy, Greene Central (senior) — 0.46 ERA, 147 Ks, 76 IP, .119 OBA, .245 OBP; 0.88 WHIP, 1.93 K/IP
P: Sam Harris, Broughton (junior) — 0.13 ERA, 81 Ks, 53 IP, .088 OBA, .194 OBP; 0.57 WHIP, 1.53 K/IP; N.C. State recruit
P: Walker McDuffie, Lee County (senior) — 0.53 ERA, 119 Ks, 66 IP, .127 OBA, .182 OBP; 0.68 WHIP, 1.80 K/IP; UNC recruit
P: Camron Seagraves, Grace Christian of Sanford (senior) — 1.71 ERA, 127 Ks, 65.1 IP, .116 OBA, .252 OBP; 0.98 WHIP, 1.94 K/IP; UNC recruit; NC Gatorade POTY
P: Drew Yelton, R-S Central (junior) — 0.22 ERA, 118 Ks, 64 IP, .127 OBA; 0.83 WHIP, 1.84 K/IP; College of Charleston recruit

Second Team

J.J. Parsons of Southwest Guilford. Southwest Guilford took down Athens Drive 11-1 in five innings on the first day of the Bobby Murray Invitational on March 29, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)
J.J. Parsons of Southwest Guilford. Southwest Guilford took down Athens Drive 11-1 in five innings on the first day of the Bobby Murray Invitational on March 29, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

C: Carlos Diaz, Wake Forest (junior) — .443 BA, 31 hits, 22 RBIs, 5 doubles, 0 triples, 1 HRs, 12 runs, 1 SBs, 18 BBs; .560 OBS, .557 SLG, 1.117 OPS; UNC recruit
C: J.J. Parsons, Southwest Guilford (senior) — .436 BA, 24 hits, 22 RBIs, 5 doubles, 0 triples, 5 HRs, 18 runs, 6 SBs, 29 BBs; .663 OBS, .800 SLG, 1.463 OPS; UNC-Greensboro recruit
INF (1B): Marshall McGowan, Burns (junior) — .480 BA, 48 hits, 43 RBIs, 11 doubles, 1 triples, 11 HRs, 47 runs, 4 SBs, 20 BBs; .573 OBS, .940 SLG, 1.513 OPS;
INF (1B): Carver Pleasant, Roxboro Community (senior) — .593 BA, 32 hits, 42 RBIs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 7 HRs, 25 runs, 10 SBs, 8 BBs; .651 OBS, 1.240 SLG, 1.892 OPS; UNC-Wilmington recruit
INF (2B): Brent Smith, Terry Sanford (senior) — .455 BA, 40 hits, 42 RBIs, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 4 HRs, 35 runs, 11 SBs, 18 BBs; .536 OBS, .704 SLG, 1.241 OPS; Elon recruit
INF (2B): Patrick Walsh, Christ the King (junior) — .487 BA, 38 hits, 38 RBIs, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 9 HRs, 36 runs, 12 SBs, 22 BBs; .610 OBS, 1.064 SLG, 1.674 OPS; Navy recruit
INF (SS): Boaz Harper, Grace Christian of Sanford (senior) — .387 BA, 29 hits, 25 RBIs, 2 doubles, 0 triples, 9 HRs, 31 runs, 5 SBs, 21 BBs; .521 OBS, .773 SLG, 1.294 OPS; UNC recruit
INF (SS): Mason Hughes, Cape Fear (senior) — .519 BA, 41 hits, 29 RBIs, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 4 HRs, 57 runs, 32 SBs, 34 BBs; .694 OBS, .873 SLG, 1.567 OPS; UNC-Wilmington recruit
INF (SS): Coy James, Davie County (junior) — .413 BA, 31 hits, 14 RBIs, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 2 HRs, 29 runs, 18 SBs, 17 BBs; .516 OBS, .666 SLG, 1.183 OPS; Ole Miss recruit
INF (SS): Meridian Leffew, Gaston Christian (sophomore) — .516 BA, 32 hits, 26 RBIs, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 HRs, 38 runs, 8 SBs, 11 BBs; .592 OBS, 1.048 SLG, 1.640 OPS; Miami recruit
OF: Gunnar Alm, Polk County (sophomore) — .408 BA, 29 hits, 23 RBIs, 6 doubles, 1 triples, 7 HRs, 36 runs, 25 SBs, 20 BBs; .551 OBS, .816 SLG, 1.368 OPS; N.C. State recruit
OF: Cameron Aycock, Wayne Country Day (4th yr junior) — .405 BA, 34 hits, 14 RBIs, 7 doubles, 4 triples, 1 HRs, 35 runs, 23 SBs, 11 BBs; .519 OBS, .619 SLG, 1.138 OPS; James Madison recruit
OF: Tyler Howe, Hopewell (junior) — .492 BA, 31 hits, 18 RBIs, 5 doubles, 1 triples, 0 HRs, 37 runs, 22 SBs, 24 BBs; .649 OBS, .603 SLG, 1.252 OPS; UNC recruit
OF: Matt Murchison, Grace Christian of Sanford (junior) — .393 BA, 33 hits, 28 RBIs, 7 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 31 runs, 5 SBs, 19 BBs; .500 OBS, .642 SLG, 1.143 OPS; UNC-Wilmington recruit
TWP: Josh Hammond, Wesleyan Christian (junior) — (batting) .365 BA, 31 hits, 25 RBIs, 8 doubles, 1 triples, 5 HRs, 28 runs, 5 SBs, 18 BBs; .473 OBS, .658 SLG, 1.132 OPS; 2.62 ERA, 44 Ks, 32 IP, .162 OBA, .316 OBP; 1.34 WHIP, 1.38 K/IP; Wake Forest recruit
TWP: Tate Jensen, Draughn (junior) — (batting) .564 BA, 31 hits, 26 RBIs, 9 doubles, 1 triples, 8 HRs, 35 runs, 12 SBs, 29 BBs; .724 OBS, 1.200 SLG, 1.924 OPS; (pitching) 1.61 ERA, 106 Ks, 56.2 IP, .113 OBA, .312 OBP 1.15 WHIP, 1.87 K/IP
TWP: Bryant Kimbrell, Pinecrest (senior) — (batting) .413 BA, 26 hits, 35 RBIs, 2 doubles, 0 triples, 7 HRs, 23 runs, 2 SBs, 17 BBs; .545 OBS, .777 SLG, 1.323 OPS; (pitching) 0.94 ERA, 73 Ks, 44.2 IP, .158 OBA, .249 OBP; 0.90 WHIP, 1.63 K/IP; Western Carolina recruit
TWP: Jett Music, Corinth Holders (senior) — (batting) .400 BA, 32 hits, 25 RBIs, 13 doubles, 25 runs, .500 OBS; (pitching) 2.22 ERA, 64 Ks, 44 IP, 1.45 K/IP; Campbell recruit
TWP: Alex Robinson, Bandys (senior) — (batting) .538 BA, 35 hits, 29 RBIs, 9 doubles, 3 triples, 9 HRs, 35 runs, 12 SBs, 21 BBs; .670 OBS, 1.184 SLG, 1.855 OPS; (pitching) 2.02 ERA, 88 Ks, 41.2 IP, .144 OBA, .324 OBP 1.39 WHIP, 2.11 K/IP; Western Carolina recruit
TWP: Micah Simpson, T.C. Roberson (junior) — (batting) .365 BA, 31 RBIs, 11 doubles, 2 HRs; (pitching) 1.45 ERA, 65 Ks, 72 IP, 0.90 K/IP; Western Carolina recruit
TWP: Andrew Wallen, J.H. Rose (senior) — (batting) .405 BA, 30 hits, 25 RBIs, 7 doubles, 0 triples, 5 HRs, 27 runs, 6 SBs, 22 BBs; .545 OBS, .702 SLG, 1.248 OPS; (pitching) 2.26 ERA, 58 Ks, 52.2 IP, .176 OBA, .311 OBP 1.14 WHIP, 1.10 K/IP; UNC recruit
P: Sam Cozart, Wesleyan Christian (junior) — 1.44 ERA, 62 Ks, 39 IP, .117 OBA, .193 OBP; 0.69 WHIP, 1.59 K/IP; Texas A&M recruit
P: Sean Jenkins, Fred T. Foard (junior) — 1.05 ERA, 137 Ks, 66.2 IP, .107 OBA, .174 OBP; 0.55 WHIP, 2.05 K/IP; East Carolina recruit
P: Justin Mabe, North Davidson (junior) — 1.51 ERA, 82 Ks, 51 IP, 1.61 K/IP; UNC recruit
P: Truitt Manuel, West Henderson (senior) — 1.00 ERA, 100 Ks, 49 IP, 2.04 K/IP; N.C. State recruit

Third Team

John Lupienski of Middle Creek. Middle Creek took down host Millbrook 5-2 on the first day of the Bobby Murray Invitational on March 29, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)
John Lupienski of Middle Creek. Middle Creek took down host Millbrook 5-2 on the first day of the Bobby Murray Invitational on March 29, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

C: Aiden Taylor, Harnett Central (senior) — .533 BA, 49 hits, 41 RBIs, 11 doubles, 1 triples, 6 HRs, 37 runs, 13 SBs, 9 BBs; .578 OBS, .869 SLG, 1.448 OPS; Lenoir CC recruit
C: Connor Tepatti, Pinecrest (senior) — .441 BA, 41 hits, 22 RBIs, 14 doubles, 1 triples, 2 HRs, 32 runs, 1 SBs, 24 BBs; .558 OBS, .677 SLG, 1.235 OPS
INF (1B): Caden Davidson, T.C. Roberson (senior) — .409 BA, 36 hits, 33 RBIs, 13 doubles, 0 triples, 2 HRs, 20 runs, 2 SBs, 23 BBs; .548 OBS, .625 SLG, 1.173 OPS; Western Carolina recruit
INF (1B/SS): John Lupienski, Middle Creek (junior) — .456 BA, 36 hits, 21 RBIs, 5 doubles, 0 triples, 0 HRs, 25 runs, 4 SBs, 12 BBs; .531 OBS, .518 SLG, 1.050 OPS
INF (SS): Cuyler Baxter, Greensboro Day (senior) — .487 BA, 38 hits, 26 RBIs, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HRs, 26 runs, 14 SBs, 18 BBs; .560 OBS, .692 SLG, 1.252 OPS; Wake Forest recruit
INF (SS): Cole Green, Sun Valley (senior) — .420 BA, 29 hits, 26 RBIs, 8 doubles, 1 triples, 8 HRs, 26 runs, SBs, 13 BBs; .500 OBS, .913 SLG, 1.413 OPS; Rice recruit
INF (SS): Jackson Lyda, West Henderson (senior) — .407 BA, 11 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HRs, 31 runs; Western Carolina recruit
INF (SS): Brady Thompson, Providence (senior) — .400 BA; UNC-Wilmington recruit
INF (SS): Braxton Tramel, Fred T. Foard (senior) — .406 BA, 26 hits, 17 RBIs, 11 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 38 runs, 17 SBs, 29 BBs; .596 OBS, .796 SLG, 1.393 OPS; East Carolina recruit
INF (3B): Mason Hobbs, South Central (senior) — .500 BA, 37 hits, 27 RBIs, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 3 HRs, 43 runs, 6 SBs, 17 BBs; .635 OBS, .770 SLG, 1.405 OPS; Catawba Valley CC recruit
INF (3B): Max Luzarraga, Weddington (junior) — .422 BA, 35 hits, 23 RBIs, 7 doubles, 3 HRs, 26 runs; Dallas Baptist recruit
INF (3B): Brady Marshall, Reagan (sophomore) — .400 BA, 34 hits, 27 RBIs, 10 doubles, 0 triples, 3 HRs, 31 runs, 9 SBs, 14 BBs; .495 OBS, .624 SLG, 1.119 OPS; Tennesee recruit
INF (3B): Kelvyn Paulino Jr., Ledford (junior) — .449 BA, 31 hits, 29 RBIs, 9 doubles, 0 triples, 4 HRs, 25 runs, 10 SBs, 15 BBs; .585 OBS, .754 SLG, 1.299 OPS; Miami recruit
OF: B.J. Brown, Lee County (senior) — .382 BA, 34 hits, 26 RBIs, 12 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 35 runs, 31 SBs, 19 BBs; .513 OBS, .674 SLG, 1.187 OPS; UNC-Wilmington recruit
OF: Wyatt Lassiter, Wayne Country Day (4th yr junior) — .456 BA, 41 hits, 29 RBIs, 11 doubles, 0 triples, 3 HRs, 28 runs, 24 SBs, 20 BBs; .558 OBS, .677 SLG, 1.236 OPS
OF: Weston Thomas, Croatan (junior) — .494 BA, 42 hits, 16 RBIs, 9 doubles, 4 triples, 1 HRs, 40 runs, 25 SBs, 8 BBs; .538 OBS, .729 SLG, 1.267 OPS
OF: J.T. Todd, Whiteville (senior) — .476 BA, 40 hits, 25 RBIs, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 0 HRs, 31 runs, 18 SBs, 17 BBs
TWP: Logan Dyer, East Rowan (senior) — (batting) .370 BA, 47 hits, 18 RBIs, 6 doubles, 0 triples, 0 HRs, 45 runs, 13 SBs, 23 BBs; .477 OBS, .417 SLG, .894 OPS; (pitching) 1.75 ERA, 79 Ks, 71.1 IP, .197 OBA, .261 OBP; 0.97 WHIP, 1.11 K/IP; Catawba (D2) recruit
TWP: Hudson Lance, Wesleyan Christian (senior) — (batting) .341 BA, 30 hits, 34 RBIs, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HRs, 27 runs, 4 SBs, 17 BBs; .464 OBS, .522 SLG, .987 OPS; (pitching) .96 ERA, 51 Ks, 43.2 IP, .186 OBA, .238 OBP; 0.87 WHIP, 1.17 K/IP; Coastal Carolina recruit
TWP: Amos Rich, Tuscola (sophomore) — (batting) .351 BA, 33 hits, 37 RBIs, 8 doubles, 1 triples, 5 HRs, 17 runs, 7 SBs, 9 BBs; .431 OBS, .617 SLG, 1.048 OPS; (pitching) 1.13 ERA, 89 Ks, 55.2 IP, .140 OBA; 0.98 WHIP, 1.61 K/IP
TWP: Cam Tarkenton, Cardinal Gibbons (sophomore) — (batting) .394 BA, 39 hits, 21 RBIs, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 HRs, 23 runs, 4 SBs, 17 BBs; .488 OBS, .545 SLG, 1.033 OPS; (pitching) 1.41 ERA, 90 Ks, 69.2 IP, .173 OBA, .255 OBP; 0.97 WHIP, 1.60 K/IP
P: Cam Bagwell, South Mecklenburg (senior) — 1.25 ERA, 75 Ks, 56 IP, .168 OBA, .296 OBP; 0.84 WHIP, 1.34 K/IP; UNC-Wilmington recruit
P: Case Gibbs, Metrolina Christian (junior) — 1.56 ERA, 85 Ks, 49.1 IP, .118 OBA, .211 OBP; 0.97 WHIP, 1.72 K/IP
P: Jack Hedrick, Charlotte Catholic (senior) — 0.86 ERA, 88 Ks, 57 IP, .160 OBA, .242 OBP; 0.82 WHIP, 1.54 K/IP; Duke recruit
P: Cole Smith, North Stanly (senior) — 0.93 ERA, 118 Ks, 54 IP; 2.19 K/IP; Wingate (D2) recruit

Honorable Mention

Riley Williams of D.H. Conley. D.H. Conley picked up a 5-2 win over Bear Grass Charter on April 29, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)
Riley Williams of D.H. Conley. D.H. Conley picked up a 5-2 win over Bear Grass Charter on April 29, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

C: Will Brooks, Metrolina Christian (senior) — .486 BA, 35 hits, 29 RBIs, 11 doubles, 1 triples, 1 HRs, 30 runs, 22 SBs, 18 BBs; .598 OBS, .708 SLG, 1.306 OPS; Davidson recruit
C: Eli Holland, Southern Alamance (senior) — .514 BA, 36 hits, 27 RBIs, 10 doubles, 0 triples, 6 HRs, 25 runs, 2 SBs, 13 BBs; .605 OBS, .914 SLG, 1.519 OPS; Lenoir CC recruit
C: Andrew Keller, Fuquay-Varina (senior) — .433 BA, 29 hits, 18 RBIs, 8 doubles, 1 triples, 6 HRs, 14 runs, 10 BBs; .519 OBS, .850 SLG, 1.370 OPS; Campbell recruit
C: J.J. Vondette, Apex Friendship (senior) — .463 BA, 38 hits, 33 RBIs, 4 doubles, 1 triples, 0 HRs, 10 runs, 3 SBs, 17 BBs; .564 OBS, .536 SLG, 1.101 OPS
INF (1B): Jordan Dixon, East Rutherford (senior) — .359 BA, 33 hits, 45 RBIs, 9 doubles, 1 triples, 9 HRs, 31 runs, SBs, 16 BBs; Wingate (D2) recruit
INF (1B): Jaret Hoppes, Alexander Central (senior) — .444 BA, 44 hits, 12 RBIs, 3 doubles, 0 triples, 0 HRs, 29 runs, 13 SBs, 16 BBs; .525 OBS, .474 SLG, 1.000 OPS; Emory & Henry (D3) recruit
INF (1B): Landon Polk, Metrolina Christian (senior) — .458 BA, 38 hits, 26 RBIs, 5 doubles, 0 triples, 0 HRs, 24 runs, 4 SBs, 6 BBs .489 OBS, .518 SLG, 1.007 OPS; UNC-Greensboro recruit
INF (SS): Chase Klingemann, Apex (senior) — .500 BA, 24 hits, 13 RBIs, 2 doubles, 1 triples, 1 HRs, 21 runs, 14 SBs, 8 BBs; .613 OBS, .645 SLG, 1.259 OPS; UNC-Asheville recruit
INF (SS): Jake Pereira, Willow Spring (senior) — .380 BA, 27 hits, 20 RBIs, 10 doubles, 1 triples, 1 HRs, 21 runs, 23 SBs, 14 BBs; .505 OBS, .591 SLG, 1.097 OPS; UNC-Asheville recruit
INF (SS): Tate Vogler, Westchester Country Day (senior) — .550 BA, 33 hits, 28 RBIs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HRs, 28 runs, 7 SBs, 15 BBs; .646 OBS, .883 SLG, 1.529 OPS; Columbia
INF (SS): Ethan Willard, Trinity (junior) — .464 BA, 32 hits, 23 RBIs, 1 HRs, 43 runs, 44 SBs, 24 BBs; .625 OBS, .594 SLG, 1.219 OPS
DH: Will Hicks, Cleveland (junior) — .435 BA, 27 hits, 22 RBIs, 7 doubles, 0 triples, 6 HRs, 26 runs, 11 SBs, 15 BBs; .562 OBS, .838 SLG, 1.401 OPS
DH: Parker Lakey, Hickory Ridge (junior) — .446 BA, 37 hits, 27 RBIs, 10 doubles, 0 triples, 1 HRs, 26 runs, 3 SBs, 11 BBs; .520 OBS, .602 SLG, 1.122 OPS; UNC recruit
OF: Blake Crawford, North Lenoir (senior) — .403 BA, 29 hits, 25 RBIs, 3 doubles, 1 triples, 6 HRs, 25 runs, 24 SBs, 16 BBs; .537 OBS, .722 SLG, 1.259 OPS; UNC-Wilmington recruit
OF: Jacob Krebs, Green Hope (senior) — .491 BA, 28 hits, 13 RBIs, 3 doubles, 0 triples, 0 HRs, 21 runs, 15 SBs, 7 BBs; .559 OBS, .543 SLG, 1.103 OPS; Longwood recruit
OF: Evan Matile, East Lincoln (junior) — .444 BA, 32 hits, 35 RBIs, 9 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 29 runs, 18 SBs, 16 BBs; .549 OBS, .763 SLG, 1.313 OPS
OF: Liam McFadden, Croatan (senior) — .433 BA, 29 hits, 29 RBIs, 10 doubles, 1 triples, 1 HRs, 22 runs, 8 SBs, 16 BBs; .553 OBS, .656 SLG, 1.210 OPS; James Madison recruit
OF: Braden Shive, East Rowan (senior) — .436 BA, 51 hits, 21 RBIs, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 1 HRs, 47 runs, 14 SBs, 15 BBs; .518 OBS, .518 SLG, 1.099 OPS
TWP: Riley Campbell, Forbush (senior) — (batting) .420 BA, 34 hits, 33 RBIs, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 2 HRs, 28 runs, 10 SBs, 6 BBs; .489 OBS, .666 SLG, 1.156 OPS; (pitching) 0.34 ERA, 65 Ks, 41.2 IP, .066 OBA, .175 OBP; 2.55 WHIP, 1.56 K/IP
TWP: Brayden Patrick, Kings Mountain (senior) — (batting) .417 BA, 25 hits, 20 RBIs, 11 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 20 runs, 9 SBs, 10 BBs; .514 OBS, .833 SLG, 1.347 OPS; (pitching) 1.51 ERA, 98 Ks, 46.1 IP, .157 OBA, .227 OBP 0.82 WHIP, 2.12 K/IP; Presbyterian recruit
TWP: Riley Williams, D.H. Conley (senior) — (batting) .369 BA, 24 hits, 20 RBIs, 6 doubles, 1 triples, 4 HRs, 25 runs, 2 SBs, 20 BBs; .500 OBS, .676 SLG, 1.177 OPS (pitching) 1.52 ERA, 63 Ks, 49 IP, .216 OBA, .378 OBP; 0.65 WHIP, 1.29 K/IP; East Carolina recruit
P: Gabe Adams, Wayne Country Day (4th yr junior) — 1.15 ERA, 80 Ks, 54.2 IP, .152 OBA, .276 OBP; 0.97 WHIP, 1.46 K/IP; Campbell recruit
P: Brandon Arthur, Northside of Beaufort County (senior) — 0.61 ERA, 105 Ks, 68.2 IP, .131 OBA, .221 OBP; 0.82 WHIP, 1.53 K/IP; Barton (D2) recruit
P: Cole Barnes, Ashley (junior) — 1.31 ERA, 91 Ks, 85.2 IP, .186 OBA, .262 OBP; 1.03 WHIP, 1.06 K/IP; UNC-Greensboro recruit
P: Conner Barozzino, Hickory Grove Christian (senior) — 1.41 ERA, 94 Ks, 59.2 IP, .165 OBA, .208 OBP; 0.79 WHIP, 1.58 K/IP; Appalachian State recruit
P: Collins Black, Cary (senior) — 2.66 ERA, 73 Ks, 55.1 IP, .175 OBA, .292 OBP; 1.14 WHIP, 1.32 K/IP; Duke recruit
P: Jake Cackovic, Holly Springs (junior) — 1.65 ERA, 63 Ks, 55 IP, .197 OBA, .269 OBP; 1.00 WHIP, 1.15 K/IP; UNC recruit
P: Mason Child, Charlotte Catholic (senior) — 1.71 ERA, 70 Ks, 53.1 IP, .147 OBA, .250 OBP; 0.90 WHIP, 1.31 K/IP; UNC-Wilmington recruit
P: Cross Clayton, Orange (senior) — 1.49 ERA, 70 Ks, 47 IP, .177 OBA, .212 OBP; 0.85 WHIP, 1.49 K/IP; Gaston JC recruit
P: Michael Gurganus, Bear Grass Charter (junior) — 1.05 ERA, 80 Ks, 46.2 IP, .133 OBA, .205 OBP; 0.69 WHIP, 1.71 K/IP
P: Ashton Hammonds, Whiteville (senior) — 0.80 ERA, 89 Ks, 70.1 IP; 0.73 WHIP, 1.27 K/IP; Pitt CC recruit
P: Jackson Hardy, Wake Forest (junior) — 0.52 ERA, 42 Ks, 53.1 IP, .161 OBA, .233 OBP; 0.84 WHIP, 0.79 K/IP
P: Dalton Hazlett, Northwest Cabarrus (senior) — 1.34 ERA, 96 Ks, 57.1 IP, .150 OBA, .264 OBP; 0.96 WHIP, 1.67 K/IP; Campbell recruit
P: Jake Hunter, Uwharrie Charter (sophomore) — 1.09 ERA, 73 Ks, 64 IP, .235 OBA; 1.14 WHIP, 1.14 K/IP
P: Reno Jeter, T.C. Roberson (senior) — 1.20 ERA, 86 Ks, 58.1 IP; .99 WHIP, 1.47 K/IP; North Carolina A&T recruit
P: Easton Ledford, Bandys (junior) — 0.83 ERA, 61 Ks, 50.2 IP, .162 OBA, .212 OBP; 0.79 WHIP, 1.20 K/IP
P: Colby Lewis, Nash Central (senior) — 0.25 ERA, 95 Ks, 57 IP, .138 OBA, .210 OBP; 0.82 WHIP, 1.67 K/IP; NC Wesleyan (D3) recruit
P: Blake McElyea, Draughn (senior) — 1.11 ERA, 105 Ks, 63 IP, .174 OBA, .203 OBP; 0.71 WHIP, 1.67 K/IP; Longwood recruit
​​​​​​P: John Nelson McLamb, Midway (senior) — 0.94 ERA, 107 Ks, 66.2 IP, .164 OBA, .263 OBP; 0.99 WHIP, 1.60 K/IP; Mount Olive (D2) recruit
P: Mason Middleton, Reagan (senior) — 1.15 ERA, 48 Ks, 36.2 IP, .159 OBA; 0.98 WHIP, 1.31 K/IP; Appalachian State recruit
P: Isaac Miles, First Flight (senior) — 1.95 ERA, 94 Ks, 46.2 IP, .184 OBA, .263 OBP; 0.99 WHIP, 2.01 K/IP; UNC-Greensboro recruit
P: Maddox Nelson, South Stokes (senior) — 1.61 ERA, 136 Ks, 69.2 IP, .164 OBA, .254 OBP; 0.93 WHIP, 1.95 K/IP; Ferrum (D2) recruit
P: Ethan Plesser, Cape Fear (senior) — 1.98 ERA, 99 Ks, 56.2 IP, .149 OBA, .263 OBP; 0.86 WHIP, 1.75 K/IP; Longwood recruit
P: Tyler Potts, Cuthbertson (senior) — 1.44 ERA, 55 Ks; Cleveland CC recruit
P: Carrick Ryan, Voyager Academy (junior) — 0.91 ERA, 70 Ks, 38.2 IP, .217 OBA, .242 OBP; 0.98 WHIP, 1.81 K/IP
P: James Sawyer, Northside of Beaufort County (junior) — 1.19 ERA, 97 Ks, 59 IP, .147 OBA, .252 OBP; 0.83 WHIP, 1.64 K/IP; East Carolina recruit
P: Brett Smith, Uwharrie Charter (junior) — 1.73 ERA, 71 Ks, 72.2 IP, .161 OBA, .227 OBP; 0.94 WHIP, 0.98 K/IP
P: Jack Vest, West Forsyth (senior) — 0.71 ERA, 89 Ks, 59 IP, .133 OBA; 0.68 WHIP, 1.51 K/IP; East Tennessee State recruit
P: Seth Way, Randleman (senior) — 2.23 ERA, 115 Ks, 72.1 IP; 0.87 WHIP, 1.59 K/IP; Liberty recruit
P: Trey Williford, Farmville Central (junior) — 0.73 ERA, 112 Ks, 57.2 IP, .151 OBA, .250 OBP; 1.01 WHIP, 1.94 K/IP; UNC-Wilmington recruit

John McLamb (29) of Midway. Terry Sanford hosted the first day of its annual Easter baseball invitational on Monday, Apr. 10, 2023 (Photo: Kyle Morton/HighSchoolOT)
John McLamb (29) of Midway. Terry Sanford hosted the first day of its annual Easter baseball invitational on Monday, Apr. 10, 2023 (Photo: Kyle Morton/HighSchoolOT)

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