South Walton Ace Borthwick Dominates Again

The senior pitcher continues to impress scouts with his blazing fastball.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:25am

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South Walton High School senior pitcher Coleman Borthwick put on another dominant performance on the mound, with his fastball reaching 97 mph during a game against Niceville. The game was attended by several MLB scouts who were there to evaluate Borthwick's skills.

Why it matters

Borthwick is considered one of the top high school pitching prospects in the country and has already committed to play college baseball at a major program. His continued dominance on the mound is drawing significant attention from professional scouts as he looks to potentially get drafted straight out of high school.

The details

Borthwick's fastball was clocked as high as 97 mph during the game against Niceville, and he maintained a velocity of 96 mph even in the later innings. The game was attended by around 8 MLB scouts who were there to closely evaluate Borthwick's skills and potential.

  • The game took place on Tuesday night.

The players

Coleman Borthwick

A senior pitcher at South Walton High School who is considered one of the top high school pitching prospects in the country.

Niceville

The opposing high school team that played against South Walton.

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What they’re saying

“To be honest with you, the teams we face, it's tough to fill out a schedule,”

— Coleman Borthwick, South Walton Pitcher

The takeaway

Borthwick's continued dominance on the mound has made him a top target for MLB scouts, who are closely watching his development as he looks to potentially get drafted straight out of high school and join the professional ranks.