Will Craddock brings freshman thunder to South Carolina’s lineup
In the 2026 season, Will Craddock emerged as an immediate impact bat for South Carolina, leading the team in home runs (10) and runs scored (36) while starting 51 games and hitting .260 with a .978 fielding percentage[6][9]. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound right-handed hitter flashed real middle-of-the-order juice early, earning SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after an 8-for-15 week with nine runs, two doubles, a triple, two homers, and six RBI[2]. He was also the South Carolina 5A Player of the Year in 2025 and a top-ranked in-state prep, which tracks with the power upside and athletic frame scouts liked[1][13].
