NASHVILLE, TN - The Prep Baseball Tennessee Nashville Rising Stars ID was held on Sunday, April 7th at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN. This event was an open event that consisted of players from the 2028-2029 classes from Volunteer state. Players went through an extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60-yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to get numbers and metrics on TrackMan. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing at the event.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at the scouting reports from the Nashville Rising Stars ID.

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INFIELDER REPORTS

Reid Bostic, Lipscomb Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Projectable frame with proportional limbs, leaner at present both has lots of room to add strength and size.
Hit: RHH. Simple and easily repeatable setup, knees begin bent with feet further than shoulder width apart. Hands begin even with shoulder height extended behind the body.Small weight shift rearward with a turn in of the front leg starts the swing. Creates good separation between upper and lower body before the body rotates around the center of the body. Pounded balls to the pull side with an advanced bat path that creates great back-spun contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Above average arm strength for age, throws were erratic at times but are more accurate in a game setting.
Defense: Shows great range to either side. Extremely confident with footwork and glove work, with both arriving on time to the ball.Gains momentum towards first after fielding.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Drew Wagner, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Lean frame with proportionate limbs that will hold added size and strength very well.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance with his weight favoring his backside 60/40, hands begin held high above rear shoulder. Large leg kick stacks the rear leg and puts the hands into a loaded position. Back half launches with a great mix of rotation and linear movement into the front leg generating a lot of rotational acceleration. aggressive path through the zone, but is controlled enough to use the middle of the field. Also showed a shorter swing for my contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Glides to balls to both sides, has excellent early presentation of the glove with great footwork.
Defense: Quick and accurate footwork that funnels the ball to the center of his body very well.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Ethan Pickett, Rossview High (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. High waisted with long arms with great athletic motions, high ceiling athletically.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with weight favoring the rear leg. Hands start extended behind the body at letter height. a simple leg kick further loads the back leg and puts him into an ideal position at footplant. Great upper and lower body connection as the swing rotates off the back leg. A very quick bat brings the barrel through the zone for a long time. Pulled the ball with authority with inkings of serious pop.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Showed the ability to use multiple arm slots with strong accurate throws.
Defense: Early presentation of the glove with great footwork. Moved to both sides very well with ease.

Chance Campbell, SAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL (WV), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with broad shoulders, fairly lean with lots of growing still to do.
Hit: RHH. Feet behind just past shoulder width with a slightly open stance. His hands are just above the right shoulder. He has a small store forward back to an even stance. Body comes through the swing with a linear motion. Quick turn of the bat behind the body allows him to adjust very well to pitch height. Peppered line drives to the pullside and up the middle.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. OF-79 mph. Longer action behind him with very good strength for age. Lots more velo in the gas tank.
Defense: Displays glove early, with some late flipping of the glove. Moves to balls on both sides smooth and easily in both the infield and outfield.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Griffin Templeton, Stone Memorial High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Compact frame with muscular features, will hold strength very well going forward in his development.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with slightly open feet and weight favoring his backside. His hands begin just outside of his rear shoulder with the bat tipped towards the pitcher. Back leg loads as his knee comes in line with his foot, before the swing launches with an aggressive turn of the body. Quick bat that stays through the zone well. Wants to catch the ball outside and pull it, but did show the ability to use the middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Firm accurate throws from a short compact arm action
Defense: Active footwork while finding the best hop for the play, hips create good timing of feet through the ball. Small glove tap to get grip before throwing.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Parker Tompkins, Fred J Page High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Small and lean frame at present with an athletic look. Should hold muscle and size very well as he ages.
Hit: RHH. Starts pre pitch with a taller stance, with his feet just past shoulder width with a even stance. Loads into his back leg very well with a small leg kick. Generates lots of torque on footplant before launching. Rides his back hip throughout the swing allowing him to get a lot of power out of his backside. Lived in the left center gap with hard line drives, generates lots of bat speed that will only increase as he gets stronger.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Quick and short arm action with a low three quarters slot, appears very easy out of the hand and should hold more velo as he moves forward on his growth.
Defense: Smooth strides too and through the ball, shows a great ability to make chop steps to adjust his time to the ball. Very confident with his glove work.
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Carson Haney, Lincoln County High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Has shown developed strength in the last year, very athletic and moves well. Has more size and strength coming with further development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup pre pitch, feet just past shoulder width apart with knees slightly bent. His hands start in a neutral position at shoulder height. Small hand pump into a loaded position for the hands as there is a small forward mode and the body explodes through the swing. Barrel is in the zone for a very long time with some whip to it, drives balls with assertion to the pullside with line drives, occasionally launching one.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Short arm action with strong throws and ability to throw from multiple angles accurately.
Defense: Smooth and fluid motions throughout, excellent footwork to and through the ball. Great understanding of getting the best hop.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Bax Hill, Goodpasture (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. smaller frame at present, lots of room for size and strength in the coming years.
Hit: RHH. Wide and slight open with his lower half, hands start with the bat tipped 45 degrees towards the pitcher at his shoulder. Minimal weight shift before a stride back to even. His body launches at footplant as the swing rotates around the center of the body. Turns the bat behind him well, creating a good path through the zone. Attacks the ball with a slight upward approach with the intent to pull the ball.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. short swing of the arm behind him to an over the top arm slot, firm throws with still developing arm strength.
Defense: Solid and athletic motions throughout. Creates good timing with lower half footwork during fielding sequence. Confident movements with glove side.
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Tyler Reynolds, Green Hill High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Medium build with an athletic and leaner body, has room for more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance at the start with his hands loose is a great position. Small leg kick precedes an aggressive forward move, he is in a great position at launch and creates a lot of separation in the process. He is aggressive to get the ball out front of the plate. Living in deep left field, as well as left center and down the third base line. Shows off great bat speed for his age that should continue to get better going forward.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Accurate throws, with the ability to use multiple arm slots. Foreseeable increase in arm strength to come in the coming years.
Defense: smooth footwork breakdown to and through the ball in the field. Showed good range to either side.
ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Knox Tenpenny, FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Long and lean with an athletic look to him, lots of room to continue to grow and add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider than shoulder width stance with his weight favoring his back leg 60/40. Hands begin raised slightly above his rear shoulder. Small leg kick and load of the hands starts the swing, at footplant he is in a good launch position for the swing to start. Rotates very well as the back leg drives, causing the back leg to come up slightly into a balance finish. worked towards the middle of the field and the left field gaps, has a tendency to drop the barrel and get under it. Look for more barrel control and speed from his swing in the coming years.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 266' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. OF-75 mph. Showed the ability to throw from different slots, mainly working from a ¾ slot. Accurate throws from the still developing arm.
Defense: Mostly passive when fielding, never super aggressive towards the ball preferring to let it come to him. Better feel for the glove with solid footwork.
ATH: 8.31 runner in the 60.

Nate Simmons, The Webb School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Very physically developed for age, with great frame and strength. Projects more athleticism as he gets older and much more strength.
Delivery: Starts offset with a stretch facing delivery. Creates coiling of the front hip while also staying over himself. Creates leverage down the slope while staying in his backside. More velocity to come.
Arm Action: RH. Easy arm path with a short connected swing out of hand with a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 69-72 mph. Very vertical fastball that will work best up in the zone. Will need to increase spin but should get above a lot of barrels. T1831, 1698 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Heavy sweep with decent spin. Very horizontal offering that will just need to continue to gain velocity as he matures. Will need to continue to develop feel for the strike-zone with offering. T1843, 1810 average rpm.
ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60.

Ames Dabrowiak, MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean frame with long limbs, athletic mover with lots of potential physically as he develops.
Hit: RHH. Begins with a shoulder width stance with his hands extended behind the body. Small stride forward sees the upper body and hands leak before the swing launches. Loses some tension in the upper body as it leaks with the forward stride. Has a flatter bat path that produces solid contact to the pullside. Much more strength in the tank as the body and swing develops.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Quick release produces accurate throws to first with a low ¾ arm slot.
Defense: Smooth athletic movements in the infield, easy range to either side. He presents the glove early and works well to and through the ball.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Maxwell Willis, NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Smaller frame at present with longer arms that point to more height and size.
Hit: RHH. Even feet with slightly bent knees at the start of his swing with his hands above his rear shoulder. A small load with the front leg shoots the hands back into a loaded position prior to the swing launching though. Small scissoring action with the backside. Slightly downward batpath produces mainly low line drives and ground balls, was able to get under low pitches well.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Very accurate on the bag throws from a high ¾ release slot.
Defense: Solid foot and glove work, arrives on time to the ball. Could carry more momentum through the ball for better throws.
ATH: 7.85 runner in the 60.

Peyton Deese, BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 139-pounds. Smaller frame at present with twitchy athletic motions. Lots of development to be seen down the road.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance at the start with his hands held at his shoulder. The bat tips forward as his back leg loads before a small stride forward. The body rotated around the center of balance. peppered the middle of the field with line drives. Was prone to occasional rollover ground balls. Look to see harder hit balls in the coming years.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Raw arm action, produces accurate throws.
Defense: Choppy steps get to and through the ball on time. Glove hand can be erratic at times but is presented with plenty of time. Shows good breakdown of footwork in front of the ball.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Nash Carter, CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-1, 95-pounds. Small frame with proportionate limbs, lots of significant growth and development to some.
Hit: LHH. Narrow and tall setup with hands starting at the rear shoulder. Gradual weight shift in the load before a significant forward move. Creates good stretch at the foot plant as the back leg drives forward. Drives the ball to the pullside with hard line drives and ground balls. Very solid bat path that will play as he continues to grow.
Power: 66 max exit velocity, averaged 59.7 mph. 220' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-66 mph. Accurate throws from a short compact arm action.
Defense: Very good foot and glove work, moves confidently to both sides of the body. Gains good momentum after fielding before release.
ATH: 8.26 runner in the 60.

Tommy Travers, Franklin Road Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Very long and lean body at present that projects for both more height and size.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance with his weight favoring his backside. Hands begin extended past the rear shoulder. Small leg lift produces a forward move, which the hands resist very well. Creates great separation before the backside launches into a balanced finish. Lived to the pullside with hard hit line drives, a lot to like about his swing and bat path which will generate much more power as he grows into his body. Exciting swing to watch develop.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 294' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Quick action behind him that has a tall over the top slot. Velo is there at the moment but is on the horizon.
Defense: Glides to balls to both sides, has excellent early presentation of the glove with great footwork.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Kolby Brumley, POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Smaller frame at present, with long arms that he should grow into well in the next couple years.
Hit: LHH. Swing: Begins with feet shoulder width apart with a tall stance. His hands begin even with his ear. A forward stride pushes his hands back. At the foot plant the back leg launches and drives through the frontside. The bat path through the zone is inconsistent at times, will occasionally be tomahawk-esq on top of the ball, and occasionally deep through the zone on plane. Had loud barrels to the middle/pull side of the field.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 56.0 mph. 223' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-64 mph. Short compact arm action with an over the top slot, much more arm strength to come as the body develops.
Defense: Got off of the bag well to the glove side at first, choppy foot and glove work at times, which will come with time.
ATH: 8.40 runner in the 60.

Brody Gaw, N/A (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-7, 115-pounds. Small, lean frame at present with lots of development physically still to come.
Hit: LHH. Begins with weight 75/25 on back leg with a wide stance. Has a toe tap esqe stride with the front knee going to the rear knee. Rear leg launches at footplant as the body drives through the front leg. Matches the plane of the ball very well with solid contact into the right center gap. Rotates very well which will help him greatly as he puts on size and strength.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-64 mph. On target throws from a ¾ arm slot.
Defense: Moves well to either side with good, fundamental footwork breakdown at the ball. Trouble regaining momentum through the ball but that will come with more physical growth.
ATH: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Aidan Hande, MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 106-pounds. Small and skinny frame presently with almost all of his physical development in front of him.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width stance to start pre swing, small leg kick starts the swing. Creates good separation at footplant before the body rotates through. Bat turns behind him very well and is on plane with the ball through the entire zone. Looks to drive the ball up the middle and showed ability to let it get deep and drive it out front.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 65.8 mph. 182' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-64 mph. Accurate throws with a quick release. good arm action that will age well.
Defense: Moves well to the ball, quick through it with a quick release.
ATH: 8.25 runner in the 60.

Merrett Wilson, N/A (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Still developing frame that is very lean at present but points toward more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with feet just past shoulder width apart. Hands begin above should with bat pointed down. Hands lift into a loaded position with a small leg lift. Lands in a good position at foot plant prior to the swing launching. has a slightly downward bat path that produces lots of ground balls and some backspun line drives.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-62 mph. OF-65 mph. Quick release with a stiff at times ¾ release slot.
Defense: Moves well in both the infield and the outfield, is confident with his glove in both positions.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60.

 

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