Birmingham Rising Stars ID: Positional Player Reports

Wyatt Anderson, Pelham (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 135 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed with a small toe tap load. Middle-pullside approach with level bat path.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (66.5 avg.); 234-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Athletic arm motion from mid 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid transfer with developing footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Carter Apodaca, Ardmore (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-10, 188 pounds. Proportional frame, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with higher hands with a small pickup load. Pull side approach with uphill swing, quick swing.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Quick and athletic arm motion with mid 3/4.
Defense: Good footwork with decent transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryan Ardovino, Helena (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Slender and lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, with small load. Aggressive swing with Pullside approach, slightly uphill swing.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Over the top slot with decent accuracy
Defense: Good footwork getting to the ball, with solid glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jaxon Bain, Sumiton Christian (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 180 pounds. Proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Closed stance with simple pickup load. Uphill batpath with Mid-pull side approach, and good direction.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73.7 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62.00 mph. INF - 62.00 mph. Over the top slot with decent accuracy.
Defense: 2.30-2.41Developing transfer with decent footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.82 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kason Bentley, Hazel Green (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. Athletic frame, proportional throughout. Present strength.
Hit: RHH. Higher hands with a small pickup load. Gets on plane well with uphill swing and pullside approach.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with athletic motion and good arm strength.
Defense: Good glove presentation with developing hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Amari Berry, Helena (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 153 pounds. Leaner and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with small toe-tap load. Works slightly uphill batpath with middle of the field approach, quick hands.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Over the top slot with accurate throws.
Defense: Good direction with hips and smooth glovework.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

ASHER COSTANZO, Thompson (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 150 pounds. Athletic, lean build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Small toe-tap load with hands at shoulder level. Gets on plane well, middle to pullside approach.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 246-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with good accuracy.
Defense: Good footwork with solid direction with hips.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brooks Duckworth, Fayette Middle School (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 130 pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Small toe-tap load with hands at shoulder level. Level bat path with middle- pull approach and gets on plane early.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (66.5 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with good accuracy and quick action.
Defense: 2.22-2.28Good footwork with quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Eli Dyson, Thompson (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Some present strength, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Small coil swing starting closed then loading into the back hip. Middle to pull approach with uphill batpath and quick swing. Good EV.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Smooth motion with mid 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.20Smooth footwork with quick hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash.

LUKE EASTERLING, Hewitt Trussville (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 153 pounds. Slender build, leaner. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Simple toe-tap load with hands at shoulder level. Even bat path with a middle of the field approach and gets into the slot well.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.1 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69.00 mph. OF - 72.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with decent accuracy.
Defense: Good footwork with clean transfer on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Wyatt Gregory, Hewitt Trussville (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with taller look. Slightly uphill batpath, gets on plane well with aggressive swing.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with decent arm strength.
Defense: Clean transfer with good direction.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kaden Hand, Guntersville (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 208 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Very narrow stance and slightly closed. Uphill swing and gets direct to the ball.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (71.6 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with decent accuracy.
Defense: Developing footwork and transfer with decent hands.
Athletic Testing: 9.44 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Austin Hornbuckle, Albertville (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-3, 125 pounds. Smaller frame, more room for added size.
Hit: SH. Small pickup load under control. Slightly uphill bat path and gets on plane very well, lots of barrels in round.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (70.8 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63.00 mph. INF - 69.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with solid accuracy.
Defense: 2.24-2.31Quick transfer and good footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Justus Isbell, Leeds (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-9, 162 pounds. Proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with high hands and mid leg kick. Aggressive uphill swing looking to pull, good EV and good barrels.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with good arm strength.
Defense: Good glove presentation with developing footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colton Isbell, Leeds Middle School (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-2, 124.5 pounds. Smaller frame, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance and gets into legs well. Level bat path working all fields with twitchy swing.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (65.3 avg.); 221-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 70.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with clean arm action.
Defense: Good footwork with quick and smooth transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.

William 'Liam' Kurz, Hoover (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds. Longer and lean frame. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with higher hands into a toe tap. Uphill batpath with whole field approach, good barrels and gets on plane well.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with good accuracy.
Defense: 2.16-2.24Quick transfer and quick hips with great direction.
Athletic Testing: 8.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Darrell LeBeaux Jr, Hoover (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 139 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with higher hands into a small pickup. Quick hands and gets on plane well, level swing.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72.2 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with good accuracy.
Defense: Good footwork with developing hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jake Mattioli, Hewitt Trussville (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Medium frame, more room to fill out the body.
Hit: RHH. Simple toe tap with hands at shoulder level. One hand finish with a slightly uphill swing, Middle of the field approach.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with accurate throws.
Defense: Quick transfer with solid direction with hips.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.

COLTON PIGMAN, Helena (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 140 pounds. Leaner build, can continue to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Small toe tap load, with hands level at shoulder. Level bat path with quick swing working all fields.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (67.2 avg.); 214-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with athletic arm motion.
Defense: Great footwork with developing transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Bear Reynolds, Shelby County (AL), 2032
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Stronger build, XL frame.
Hit: RHH. Hands level with shoulder and small pickup load. Aggressive swing with Middle to pullside approach, slightly uphill with lots of barrels.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with good accuracy.
Defense: Good footwork with solid direction.
Athletic Testing: 8.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Bryson Rutland, Guntersville (AL), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-7, 145 pounds. Slender frame, leaner.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance into a coil. Working the middle of the field, very direct to the ball.
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (58.1 avg.); 215-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 50.00 mph. OF - 65.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with longer arm action.
Defense: Decent direction with developing footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Redick Shell, Pelham,Al (AL), 2032
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-2, 118 pounds. Smaller frame, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with mid leg kick. Middle to pullside approach, slightly uphill swing and gets on plane well, good barrels.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (64.7 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with Athletic motion.
Defense: Good footwork with solid transfer.
Athletic Testing: 9.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ridge Thomas, Ranburne High School (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic and leaner build to the frame.
Hit: LHH. Mid leg lift with hands out and shoulder level. Aggressive swing with uphill bat path, pullside approach with good exit velocity.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with strong arm and good accuracy.
Defense: Good footwork getting around the ball with smooth transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hudson Trautwein, Pelham (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Leaner and long frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed with a simple pickup load. Slightly uphill swing with middle-pullside approach, gets on plane well with good EV.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 71.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with accurate throws.
Defense: Good glove presentation with good direction.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Eli Tucker, Jasper (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Long.
Hit: LHH. Narrow stance, higher hands,and simple pickup load. Whole field approach with line drives to all fields, uphill bat path.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, with longer arm action.
Defense: Good glove presentation with good direction.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Anderson Wachter, Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Athletic build, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a mid leg kick. quick swing, very direct to the ball and working level batpath.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with quick arm action.
Defense: Developing footwork with good glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jackson Wood, Hewitt Trussville (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 145 pounds. Medium frame, more room to fill out the body.
Hit: LHH. Weight back in the stance with a simple pickup load. Middle of the field approach with uphill bat path, gets on plane well.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 67.00 mph. OF - 75.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with decent arm strength.
Defense: Quick transfer with good direction.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Connor Rollan, Helena (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Stockier build, lean.
Hit: RHH. Small pickup load with hands at shoulder level. Level swing working middle of the field, and gets on plane well with good extension.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with quick arm action with accuracy.
Defense: Good direction with feet and quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kobe Embry, Ragland High School (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds. Lean and athletic frame, more room to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Small pickup load with hands higher hands. Aggressive swing working the whole field with slightly uphill batpath. Good EV and good barrels.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot with good arm strength.
Defense: Great direction with hips and quick transfer to let arm work.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Conner Stephenson, Homewood (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 145 pounds. Athletic and leaner build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a tall stance. Pullside approach with level swing, extends well.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (61.6 avg.); 128-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64.00 mph. OF - 64.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with quick arm action with accuracy. INF High 3/4 slot with good accuracy.
Defense: Good direction with feet and decent transfer. INF Decent footwork with good transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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