ALBERTVILLE, AL – The 2025 Yellowhammer State Games took place on Tuesday, June 17th and Wednesday, June 18th at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, AL. This invite-only event brought together nearly 200 of the top high school prospects in Alabama from the 2026-2030 graduating classes. Over the course of two days, players participated in an extended pro-style workout featuring batting practice tracked by Trackman, 60-yard dash testing using VALD Performance, and more. Pitchers had the opportunity to compete in simulated innings during gameplay, capturing key metrics such as velocity, spin rate, and movement data via Trackman.

A few statistical breakdowns from the premier event of the summer:

• 38 60-yard dashes under 7.00
• 43 top EVs over 97.0 mph
• 28 top FB velocities 85.0 mph or higher
• 25 top INF velocities 85 mph or higher
• 16 top OF velocities 85 mph or higher
• 18 top C velocities 75 mph or higher
• 20 best pop times under 2.00

As we continue our post-event coverage, we take a look at all of the catchers at the event. Be sure to check back throughout the week as we roll out additional scouting reports by position for every player in attendance.

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Hudson Smith, James Clemens (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 152 pounds. Proportional build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance with higher handset. Loose, athletic swing hands work inside the ball. Slightly upward bat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Quick release, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.90-1.97 pop time range; Clean actions, loose hips, solid actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 47.1 Edge Score.

Sam Prier, Oak Mountain (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Compact build with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, controlled medium leg kick. Coils and separates well. Quality gap-to-gap approach with plenty of strength off the barrel. Plenty of barrels in the round.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 371-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Clean transfer with a quick release.
Defense: 1.97-2.15 pop time range; Natural blocking skills, clean defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.36 Edge Score.

Blain White, hazel green (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-4, 185 pounds. Longer and leaner build, long limbed.
Hit: RHH. Taller, even stance. Laggy barrel, works inside the ball. Middle of the field approach with some power to the pull side.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: 2.16-2.28 pop time range; Recieves quietly, confident receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 42.22 Edge Score.

Evan Taylor, Spain Park (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 198 pounds. Strong lower half, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, crouched stance. Upward bat path, easy hands and natural feel for the barrel. Line drive appraoch to all fields.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Clean exchange, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.90-2.04 pop time range; East receiving skills, clean action on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.3 Edge Score.

Jackson Burgess, North Sand Mountain (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 161 pounds. Proportional build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, even stance with natural handset. Upward path, short repeatable swing. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. More over the top slot, quick exchange.
Defense: 1.96-1.97 pop time range; Natural defensive skills. Solid defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.53 Edge Score.

Levi Burgess, North Sand Mountain (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165 pounds. Compact build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, even feet. Short, compact swing. Hands work to stay inside baseball. Line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. More of an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.35 pop time range; Clean defensive actions, solid base moving forward.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.94 Edge Score.

Cooper Mullins, Homewood (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 172.8 pounds. Compact frame with physicality throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, slightly closed with a higher handset. Good feel for the barrel, showed power to the pull side. Slightly upward bat path.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.12 pop time range; Clean defensive actions, confident receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.01 Edge Score.

Wyatt Rath, Northridge (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Longer frame, athletic and long-limbed.
Hit: RHH. Even, slightly crouched stance. Laggy barrel, hands work to stay inside the baseball. Line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Quick transfer, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop time range; Solid athleticism behind the plates, clean receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.69 Edge Score.

Sean Smith, Prattville (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 171.5 pounds. Strength throughout a well-proportioned frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced stance, simple load and separates well. Tilted bat path with present juice in the swing. Pull-side approach.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Clean, easy exchange. Clean arm path.
Defense: 1.88-2.13 pop time range; Athletic actions, works well on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.58 Edge Score.

Easton Grace, Neal (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 187.9 pounds. Well proportioned, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance with relaxed handset. Hands work directly toward baseball. Slightly upward path with a mostly pull side approach.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, clean exchange.
Defense: 1.91-1.97 pop time range; Atjhletic and easy actions, loosesness in the hips.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.63 Edge Score.

Ryan Roland, Headland (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 145.5 pounds. Compact frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly open stance. Upward path, quick hands with middle of the field approach producing line drives.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Clean arm path, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.96-2.16 pop time range; Easy and clean with mitt. Quiet defender.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.38 Edge Score.

Haines Bridges, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 216.7 pounds. Stocky, sturdy frame with a physical lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Early stride to work back square. Physical, compact right-handed swing. Easy juice off the barrel with mostly pull-side approach. Stays short well in the swing.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.91-2.03 pop time range; Solid receiver of pitches, works well on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.96 Edge Score.

Miller McClure, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 161.8 pounds. Proportional with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even setup. Quick toe-tap trigger. Middle-of-the-field approach. Easy, repeatable right-handed swing with line-drive contact.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. More of an over the top slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.03-2.06 pop time range; Clean defenisve skills, moves well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.87 Edge Score.

Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 171.7 pounds. Athletic build with present strength.
Hit: SH. Taller, upright stance. Easy toe-tap trigger. Upward path with consistent line-drive contact and quality feel for the barrel. Consistently squared it up during his round.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Quick exchange, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.82-2.00 pop time range; Solid defender behind the plate, quiet receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.71 Edge Score.

Colton Boyd, Orange Beach (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 210 pounds. Stocky and sturdy frame. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, even stance with a higher handset. Mostly upward bat path, laggy barrel with power to all fields.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 398-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Accurate throws with carry, Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop time range; Easy actions receiving, athletic loose hips.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.39 Edge Score.

Parker Daniels, Briarwood Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 212.5 pounds. Physical frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, relaxed stance. Laggy barrel, slightly upward bat path with continued power to the pull side. All fields approach.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (92.8 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, clean transfer.
Defense: 1.94-1.97 pop time range; Clean actions with the mitt. Athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.09 Edge Score.

Will Blackwell, Spanish Fort (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 182 pounds. Proportional and athletic with room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance with higher handset. Quick hands, handles the barrel well. All fields approach with a slightly upward bat path.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Developing arm strength, has some carry from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.21 pop time range; Cleaan and under controlled, quiet receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.39 Edge Score.

Cruz Cunill, Altamont (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Strength throughout a proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance with a higher handset. Short, compact swing with a slightly upward path. Line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop time range; Clean exchange with solid defensive skills.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.37 Edge Score.

Davis Ruston, Shelby County (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 186.3 pounds. Has added some good weight lately, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance. Short, simple stride. Controlled aggression in the swing with quality feel for the barrel. Consistent line drives during his round.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 169-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. More of an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.09 pop time range; Easy and athletic with the feet, receives the pitch down in the zone well.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.64 Edge Score.

Wells Ganey, Ariton (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 166.9 pounds. Smaller, compact frame with lower half strength.
Hit: RHH. Even, balanced setup. Quick, minimal movements with simple stride. Level path with consistent line drives to all fields. Present bat speed with good usage of lower-half.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (89.1 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Clean higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.88-2.06 pop time range; Really advanced with the skill set, looseness in the hips.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.05 Edge Score.

Tayte Dunn, Northridge (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 195.8 pounds. Proportional build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance with a higher handset. Hands work to stay inside the baseball. Line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot; carry.
Defense: 1.94-1.97 pop time range; Easy and clean behind the plate. Quit receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.75 Edge Score.

Canaan Whitman, Oxford (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175.9 pounds. Compact, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with quick stride for timing. Hands stay close to the body with short, compact swing. Line-drive approach with advanced feel for the sweet spot.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.89-2.00 pop time range; Clean and easy actions. Highly skilled behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.88 Edge Score.

Cooper Craycraft, Thompson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Leaner frame with room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance with higher handset. Level path, advanced bat-to-ball skills. All fields approach producing live drives.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.91-2.07 pop time range; Athletic actions, solid receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.86 Edge Score.

Samuel Odom, helena high school (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Smaller frame with some present strength, can add more physicality.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, even stance. Upward bat path, middle of the field approach producing linedrives. Good feel for the barrel.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. More of an over the top slot, some carry.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop time range; Clean and easy actions, natural on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.45 Edge Score.

Cole Griffin, Hartselle (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 171.3 pounds. Athletic frame, has added quality weight of late.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly open stance. Upward bat path, athletic swing with some lag in the barrel. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop time range; Aggressive with the feet, clean receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.7 Edge Score.

George Brockwell, Homewood (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Proportional build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller, closed stance with a relaxed handset. Uses the lower half, hands work inside the ball with a middle-away approach. Good feel for the barrel.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop time range; Really clean actions, quiet receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.38 Edge Score.

Luke Houser, Mountain Brook (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 203 pounds. Proportional build, strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, even stance with relaxed handset. Slightly upward bat path, lag in the barrel. Gap-to-gap approach with some power to the pull side.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 1.94-2.06 pop time range; Easy and clean actions. Natural receiving skills.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.21 Edge Score.

Landen Douglass, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Compact and athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Even, slightly crouched stance. Quick, compact swing. Easy hands with natural feel for the barrel. All fields approach producing line drives.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Over the top slot with some carry.
Defense: 2.03-2.21 pop time range; Solid skills with looseness in the hips.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.91 Edge Score.

Price Stephens, Gulf Shores (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 192.5 pounds. Very physical frame, a ton of strength packed in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance with higher handset. Loose, athletic swing, stays inside the baseball. Middle-away approach producing consistent line drives.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Over the top slot, clean exchange.
Defense: 1.94-2.10 pop time range; Athletic with the hips. Quiet, clean excahnge.
Athletic Testing: 6.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.32 Edge Score.

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