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Coy James

SS
DAVIE COUNTY HS
MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

.605

Batting Average

9

Home Runs

25

RBI

.704

OBP
“There are some players who just seem to make the game look easy—that’s Coy James in the batter's box. His track record of hitting is as impressive as any player in the 2025 draft class, including an extensive history with Team USA's national programs. He pairs an advanced approach with a knack for barreling balls with great bat speed, allowing him to drive both velocity and quality secondary pitches. James also does a nice job defensively and on the base paths to embody a well-rounded profile.”
Carlos Collazo
National Writer - Baseball America
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 190-pound senior shortstop led the War Eagles (14-14) to a berth in the Class 4A state tournament this past season. James batted .605 with nine home runs, 25 RBI and 50 runs scored, posting an OBP of .704 and an OPS of 1.926 to go with a .617 isolated power percentage. He stole 21 bases in 22 attempts. Ranked as the No. 10 prospect in his class by Baseball America, he recently broke the Perfect Game WWBA tournament hits record (22) while representing his club team, Canes National. 

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Academic Achievement

James has maintained a 4.18 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at the University of Mississippi this fall, but is projected as an early round selection in July’s Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted parishioner of Rescue House Church, James has donated his time fundraising for pediatric cancer patients on behalf of Perfect Game. He has also volunteered locally instructing and mentoring youth baseball players. James also works part-time staging homes for a local realtor.