News Summary

The Upstate high school baseball season is underway, bringing excitement for fans as teams compete for victory. A poll has been launched for the Player of the Year, allowing supporters to vote multiple times for their favorite athletes. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, providing a thrilling opportunity for fans to engage. As talented players step onto the field, the focus is on their impressive stats and records. The South Carolina High School League playoffs are set to begin soon, making this an exhilarating time for baseball lovers.

Exciting Times for Upstate High School Baseball Fans!

The high school baseball season is officially swinging into action across the Upstate! As teams gear up for their games, excitement fills the air. What’s even more thrilling? A poll has been created to vote for the Upstate’s early season Player of the Year! This is your chance to show support for your favorite players and get in on the action.

Here’s the scoop: You can cast your vote multiple times, which means you can rally for your top picks as much as you want! But remember, the clock is ticking. Voting will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out on helping to acknowledge these talented young athletes.

Meet the Contenders for Player of the Year

With a roster filled with promising talent, let’s take a look at the candidates vying for the coveted Player of the Year title:

• Carson Boleman from Southside Christian is a junior and an impressive left-handed pitcher who has committed to Wake Forest. He boasts a perfect record of 7-0 with a jaw-droppingly low 0.66 ERA, racking up 99 strikeouts in 42⅔ innings. With only 15 hits and 10 walks allowed last season, he’s definitely one to watch!
• Walter Cox, another junior from Easley, is a pitcher who has committed to South Carolina. His record stands at 9-1 with a respectable 1.55 ERA. This talent packs a punch on the mound!
• Next up is senior player Will Craddock from T.L. Hanna, an infielder who has also committed to South Carolina. He is knocking it out of the park with a batting average of .429, sending three homers over the fence and stealing nine bases.
• States Farr from Spartanburg is a junior shortstop and has committed to Coastal Carolina. He’s been on fire with a .488 batting average and has stolen 12 bases — a skill that can definitely make a game-changing difference!
• Landon Fowler is a senior pitcher from Powdersville who has committed to Clemson. His record stands strong at 5-0 with a spectacular 0.81 ERA, boasting 66 strikeouts in 43⅓ innings. This guy is no slouch!
• Then we have junior Palmer Hornick from Dorman, a shortstop committed to Virginia Tech. His batting average of .367 shines, coupled with eight doubles and an impressive 30 walks to only nine strikeouts. On the pitching side, he led the state with eight saves in 19 innings and has a solid 0.74 ERA.
• Bo Lowrance, from Christ Church, is a junior third baseman who has committed to Duke. With a batting average of .400, 10 doubles, and three homers alongside 15 steals, he’s making his presence known!
• Senior Seth Manning from T.L. Hanna is another pitcher in the running, committed to South Carolina. He holds a record of 4-0 with a 1.35 ERA and an impressive 52 strikeouts in 31 innings.
• Meet Ian McCrary from Daniel, a senior pitcher heading to USC Sumter. He’s got a 6-1 record along with a 1.52 ERA, having struck out 71 batters while allowing just 28 hits across 53⅓ innings.
• Don’t overlook Peter Mershon from Eastside, a senior catcher and outfielder committed to Mississippi State. His stats are coming in hot with a .522 batting average, six home runs, and 21 RBIs!
• Landon Stevens from Boiling Springs, a senior middle infielder committed to Newberry, has brought forth a batting average of .398 with five triples and two home runs.

The competition is heating up, and the votes are rolling in. Following this poll, coaches will announce updates and the results of the All-Upstate teams and players. It’s an exciting time for high school baseball!

As we approach the playoffs, mark your calendars. The South Carolina High School League baseball playoffs kick off next week, with the championship scheduled for May 18, while the S.C. Independent School Association baseball playoffs are set to begin on May 13. Make sure to catch all the action and support your favorite players!

Keep an eye out as the season unfolds, and don’t forget to cast your vote before time runs out!

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Additional Resources

• Greenville Online: Upstate Player of the Year
• AOL: Meet Upstate High School Baseball Players
• Upstate Today: Daniel Fends Off Fury in Playoffs
• Greenville Online: Preseason Rankings SCHSL 2025
• The State: High School Sports News
• Wikipedia: High School Baseball
• Google Search: High School Baseball
• Google Scholar: High School Baseball
• Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Baseball
• Google News: High School Baseball