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 part of our post-event coverage, we're highlighting some of the top performers by position—continuing with the infielders. Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to release more leaderboards and individual scouting reports for every player who participated.

To view the full event statistics, CLICK HERE.

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+ 1B Hunter Elmore (American Christian, 2028) further cemented his status among the nation's upper-echelon hitters in the 2028 class this spring, and has continued to carry that into the summer. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder, who has made noticeable strides to his body without losing any strength or physicality over the past year, is as advanced as they come for a prospect of his age. Showing the easy gap-to-gap pop, Elmore took a professional round of BP working to both gaps and peaking at 97.7 mph in the process. The impact ability is evident, and the ability to translate it to in-game is even more impressive, where he belted a home run and a booming double throughout his two games. Massive upside for the rising sophomore.

+ SS Brodie Johnson (Westbrook Christian, 2026) seems to only continue to get better with each viewing and boosted his stock about as much as anyone at this week's event. An athletic 5-foot-9, 171-pounder, Johnson has a rhythmic operation with serious whip and bat speed to the swing to help him turn the barrel over with relative ease and authority. There's plenty of hit tool, and appears to be tapping into some power with four home runs this spring and one during gameplay at this event. Clocked a 6.96 60-yard dash, was 93 mph across the INF, and averaged 95.8 mph in EV. Big-time uncommitted 2026 prospect.

+ INF Jordon Lankford (Geraldine, 2028) was a prospect our staff was highly-eager to see for the first time in an extended viewing, and the rising sophomore easily exceeded our expectations during the event. A 5-foot-10, 220-pound athlete with massive strength, it doesn't take long to figure out what makes Lankford such an impressive prospect. The round of BP was loud with frequent hammered balls to the pull-side gap, peaking at 99.2 mph and averaging 93.5 mph. His furthest ball recorded was 388 ft., which was second-best from the event. The swing is physical and compact, allowing the premium strength and athleticism to do most of the work. Also homered on a no-doubter to RF during gameplay, and clocked a 6.96 60-yard dash while peaking 85 mph across the INF during the workout.

+ SS/RHP Paul Barnett (Mountain Brook, 2027) is highly-regarded in the 2027 class being ranked inside the top-60 nationally and continues to showcase advanced skills and athleticism for a rising junior. Listed at 6-foot-2, 174-pounds, the No. 2 prospect in Alabama has a lean, athletic frame with room for added strength and quality projection. The power potential is imminent, as he made the LF fence look short with multiple HRs to the pull-side during BP, posting a top EV of 98.2 mph in the process. There's some quality adjust-ability in the swing with ability to flick the barrel to all parts of the field. Rangy defender at SS with arm to stick there throwing 93 mph bullets across the infield during the defensive workout. Has some two-way intrigue, touching 90.2 mph and mixing a CB/CH combo as secondary pitches.

+ SS JB Upton (Auburn, 2027) is a true switch-hitter with advanced offensive abilities on both sides of the plate, which were put on full display during his round of BP. The strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 182-pounder has a twitchy stroke from both sides of the plate that routinely found firm contact to all fields. He's short and direct to contact with using quick, explosive hands to help impact the baseball at a high-level. Creates extension well and stays through contact. Posted a top EV of 97.5 mph and a max distance of 383 ft. Swing translates to in-game, where he's a consistent performer with the bat showcasing a quality hit tool and flashing some future power in the stick. Well-rounded athlete who clocked a 6.83 60-yard dash. 

+ SS/RHP Austin Kightlinger (Northside, 2027) has made massive strides, especially offensively, over the past year, which were evident during multiple looks this spring. Now a more physical 5-foot-10, 167-pounds, Kightlinger shows the ability to really spray firm contact to all parts of the field using a smooth, balanced left-handed swing. The bat-to-ball skills are easy to see with a low swing-and-miss clip and high-contact rate, while also showcasing the ability to handle both-sided pitchers effectively on the mound. Ran a 7.01 60-yard dash, peaked at 87 mph across the INF, and recorded a 96.6 mph EV during the workout, and translated that performance easily into gameplay where he had a pair of hits, an RBI, and a stolen base. Versatile defender who can play some outfield, as well.

+ Now freshly back on the market after his decommitment, SS Aiden Urnis (Prattville, 2026) surely caught the attention of the college recruiters who were in attendance during this week's event. A 6-foot-2, 187-pound shortstop, Urnis possesses smooth actions to everything he does on both sides of the ball. Showcasing a smooth, repeatable right-handed swing with consistent two-handed finishes during BP, the rising senior peppered the middle of the field with firm contact with a top EV of 96.4 mph. The barrel continued to shine during gameplay, where he blasted a pair of home runs after a quality showing in the workout. Easy, athletic actions on the infield with a dependable glove. Quality uncommitted 2026 shortstop to follow for the duration of this summer.

+ INF Asher Doepel (Hartselle, 2026) brings plenty of intangibles to the table as one of the top uncommitted prospects in Alabama's 2026 class and backed up that recoginition with a strong showing at this week's event. Listed at 5-foot-7, 150-pounds, Doepel makes up for his lack of size with elite competitiveness and high-level athleticism and twitch. This year's Class 6A State Finals Series MVP, no moment seemed to big for Doepel as he delivered in huge moments for the Tigers en route to a state championship. As a prospect, the rising senior has standout barrel accurary and a polished line-drive approach that seems to routinely make firm contact with each pass. The hands are fast through the swing working the barrel on a level path. 7.02-runner, 86 mph across the INF, and posted a 92.2 mph EV. An absolute winner and an uncommitted 2026 who can help you win baseball games at the next level.

+ Showing off the blazing speed and high-level athleticism, INF Bryon Martin (Fairhope, 2026) was certainly amongst some of the biggest winners from the event. Measuring in at 5-foot-6, 149-pounds, the rising senior impacts the game in a variety of way using his twitchy actions and impressive athletic ability. Starting it off in the pro-style workout, Martin clocked a lightning-quick 6.33 60-yard dash to led the event by more than 0.25 seconds over the second-best. Offensively, the right-hander worked to the middle of the field with consistent line drives using a short, compact swing with a direct path to contact. There's plenty of present twitch and quickness in the swing, and appears to be comfortable using all parts of the field. 

+ 1B/C Jacob Harris (Vestavia Hills, 2026) quielty had an impressive showing throughout the two-day event with the bat impressing both during BP and in gameplay. A 6-foot-0, 189-pounder with present strength to the build, the uncommitted rising senior is coming off a strong high school and continued to showcase the same offensive ability in a showcase setting. Easily finding the barrel with each swing, Harris delivered loud gap-to-gap contact in his round while peaking at a 95.2 mph EV. Continued to take quality at-bats during gameplay, highlighted by a booming F8 to the fence in CF. 

+ INF Marcus Lawler (Oxford, 2026) is an aggressive-swinging right-handed hitter who posted an impressive round of BP during this week's event. Listed at 5-foot-8, 168-pounds, Lawler boasts an athletic frame with compact strength to it. The barrel works on a quick, upward path through the zone with the intention of hammering loud contact to the pull-side gap. Fluid, clean path in the swing. Clocked a 7.05 60-yard dash, was 92 mph across the INF, and posted a top EV of 94.9 mph.

+ SS Brody Blevins (Westbrook Christian, 2027) put a solid collection of tools on full display during the workout of this week's event. A 6-foot-0, 182-pounder, Blevins possesses notable strength in the frame and has well-rounded athleticism to pair. The right-hander has a larger leg kick for timing and works a physical, quick barrel on an upward path through contact. Can hit for some power, posting a top EV of 98.1 mph. Recorded a pair of hits during gameplay, one being a single and the other being a double. Also was 90 mph across the INF, and ran a 6.93 60-yard dash during the workout.

+ 1B Braden Weathers (Hartselle, 2026) may possess one of the smooth left-handed swings in Alabama's 2027 class and put it on full display this week. A 5-foot-11, 183-pounder, Weathers routinely lived on the barrel with an up-the-middle approach during BP, posting a top EV of 95.2 mph with consistent hard contact to all fields. The barrel is clean and quick through contact with present bat speed. Has flashed some power with more to come. Logged quality at-bats during gameplay, adding a single, double, and a walk.

+ SS Jake Powell (Demopolis, 2026) is a wiry, athletic shortstop who starred in multiple facets throughout the two-day event. At 6-foot-0, 156-pounds, Powell has plenty of room for physical strength and is already showing the quality skills to pair with. The rising senior had a good showing during the workout, clocking a 6.83 60-yard dash, touching 89 mph across the INF, and peaking at 96.7 mph EV in BP. He continued his strong week in gameplay, where he added a pair of doubles, a stolen base, and made a smooth bare-handed play at SS.

+ SS Cohen Thompson (Scottsboro, 2026) showed the impressive strides he's made in the past year by shattering nearly each previous PR in each statistical category by a good margin. A 6-foot-0, 179-pound athlete with a medium frame that boasts some present strength, Thompson displayed a well-connected swing from the right side that continuously delivered firm contact to the baseball during BP, peaking at 98.8 mph. He also ran a 7.11 60-yard dash, and showcased smooth actions at SS with an 80 mph arm across. Also added a home run and a single in gameplay.

+ 1B James Au (Hoover, 2026) showcased a physical left-handed stick throughout the week that starred during BP and in an in-game setting. With obvious strength and physicality in a 6-foot-3, 227-pound build, Au is at his best when he's impacting the baseball to the gaps using his quick, powerful left-handed swing. He incorporates the strength well in the profile and projects to hit in the the middle of the whatever order he finds himself in. Recorded a top EV of 101.2 mph and blasted a home run and a double during gameplay.

+ SS Drew Susce (Homewood, 2026) was one of the last prospects to register for the event in the days leading up, but left as one of the more under-the-radar winners from the event. A multi-sport prospect with skills on the hardwood, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound switch-hitting infielder is equally as talented on the diamond. Showcases an athletic swing from both sides of the plate with a more line-drive, all-fields approach right now with a 95.6 mph EV, but showed some power during gameplay with home run to the pull-side. Also added a pair of singles and swiped a bag in addition to the home run.

+ INF Hayden Udovich (James Clemens, 2026) is a well-rounded right-handed bat with a smooth, fluid swing that produces frequent line-drive contact in his approach. A top-of-the-order type hitter with quality barrel skills, Udovich does a good job of staying balanced and connected throughout the swing to allow him to be on the barrel with most passes at the baseball. Works from a short trigger for timing and uses an upward path. Ran a 6.72 60-yard dash and recorded a pair of singles, a home run, a walk, and a stolen base during gameplay.

+ 3B/RHP Ethan McMillan (Bibb County, 2026) showed the ability to impact the baseball at a high-level throughout the majority of his swing during the two-day event, as he posted a 97.8 mph EV during BP and blasted a pair of home runs during gameplay. Using a short, level swing, the 5-foot-9, 165-pounder has present bat speed through the zone and drives the ball gap-to-gap. Also a 6.88-runner in the workout.

+ 3B/RHP Bentley Smith (Douglas, 2028) is one of the better two-way talents in the rising sophomore class in Alabama and put those skills on display throughout the course of a two-day span. Driving the baseball with authority during BP with a top EV of 93.2 mph, the 5-foot-7, 182-pounder showcases good strength at the point of contact with back-spin to the gaps. Also up to 90 mph across the infield. Recorded a single during gameplay, and touched 84.4 mph with the fastball in his outing on the mound.

+ The ball sounded different coming off the bat of SS Baylor Fields (Pell City, 2026) during his round of BP as he conisistently drove loud contact to the pull-side gap. Listed at 6-foot-0, 177-pounds, Fields utilizes a strong top hand to turn the barrel with good authority, helping him recorded numerous low-90 EVs and a top of 96.0 mph. Also clocked a 6.91 60-yard dash and was up to 88 mph across the infield.

+ A recent riser in the latest rankings cycle, SS Cason Smith (Pell City, 2027) keeps trending upward with each showing. A lean, athletic 5-foot-9, 149-pounds, Smith is on the heels of a quality high school season and keeps performing well into the summer. A 7.08-runner, Smith showcases a line-drive approach with a more natural feel for the barrel that delivered consistent firm contact to the middle of the field. Also a skilled defender at SS with smooth, athletic actions.

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