Vote for Upstate High School Baseball 2026 Midseason Player of the Year

Readers can help choose the top player from a list of standout performers through the first half of the season.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:55am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors, conceptually representing the competitive spirit and talent of Upstate South Carolina's top players.Readers can help celebrate the Upstate's top high school baseball talent by voting for the 2026 midseason player of the year.Greenville Today

As the SCHSL high school baseball regular season nears its conclusion, readers have the opportunity to vote for the Upstate's midseason player of the year for 2026. A group of 14 finalists have been selected based on their impressive statistics and contributions to their teams through the first half of the season.

Why it matters

High school baseball in the Upstate region of South Carolina is highly competitive, with many talented players vying for recognition. Allowing readers to vote for the midseason player of the year engages the local community and highlights the standout performers who are shaping the season.

The details

The finalists include players from schools across the Upstate, with statistics compiled from various sources like The Diamond Prospects, MaxPreps, and coach submissions. The candidates have put up impressive numbers at the plate and on the mound, with batting averages, home runs, RBIs, wins, ERAs, and more showcasing their all-around skills.

  • The statistics used to select the finalists are current through April 10, 2026.
  • The voting for the 2026 Upstate high school baseball midseason player of the year will close on April 30, 2026.

The players

Greyson Austin

A senior at Wren High School who batted .514 with a home run, five doubles, 12 runs scored, and 11 RBIs.

Nolan Collins

A senior at Landrum High School who went 5-0 on the mound with a 1.12 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and also batted .421 with two home runs and 21 RBIs.

Ethan Cooker

A senior at Mauldin High School who posted a 1.73 ERA in 28.1 innings with 28 strikeouts and also batted .425 with 11 RBIs.

Parker Davis

A senior at Fountain Inn High School who went 4-0 without allowing an earned run in 21.1 innings and batted .396 with four home runs, three triples, and 24 RBIs.

Chase Hendrix

A sophomore at Riverside High School who batted .455 with three home runs, including two in one game.

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What’s next

Readers can vote for their choice for the 2026 Upstate high school baseball midseason player of the year until April 30, 2026.

The takeaway

This reader vote highlights the depth of talent in Upstate South Carolina high school baseball, showcasing standout performers from across the region and engaging the local community in recognizing the top players at the midpoint of the season.