Montgomery Summer/Rising Stars ID: Quick Hits
June 4, 2026
Prep Baseball Alabama Staff
DEATSVILLE, AL - The 2026 Summer ID Tour officially got underway on Tuesday, June 2nd, as Prep Baseball Alabama traveled to Holtville High School for the Montgomery Summer ID and Montgomery Rising Stars ID. Featuring prospects from the 2027-2031 classes, the event brought together players from across the state for a full day of evaluations in front of the Prep Baseball Alabama staff.
Attendees participated in a pro-style workout that included laser-timed 60-yard dashes using VALD Performance gates, batting practice with TrackMan technology, and defensive evaluations with arm strength metrics recorded at each position. The event served as an early summer opportunity for players to update their profiles, collect verified data, and showcase their tools heading into a busy summer schedule. In addition to collecting valuable data, players were also evaluated for some of Prep Baseball's premier national events, including the Senior Future Games (2027s), Future Games (2028s), Southeast Super Sophomore Games (2029s), and Junior Future Games (2030-2031s).
In this Quick Hits article, we spotlight several standout performers from the event, providing brief scouting notes and observations from their workouts while highlighting some of the metrics that helped separate them on Tuesday.
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Sharpless continued to solidify his status as one of the top shortstops in Alabama's 2029 class with another strong showing at the event. The 6-foot-1, 174-pound Prep Baseball Junior Future Games alumnus showcased an advanced offensive profile throughout batting practice, using a rhythmic operation and controlled leg kick to create timing and leverage through the zone. The right-handed hitter effectively utilized his added strength, driving baseballs with authority to the pull side while showing the ability to adjust barrel path and match different pitch locations. He consistently impacted the baseball throughout his round and finished with a peak exit velocity of 98.1 mph. Coming off a freshman season in which he hit north of .350, Sharpless appears poised to carry that momentum into what could be another productive summer.
Dodd turned in one of the more polished bullpen sessions of the event, consistently working in and around the strike zone with a four-pitch mix. The left-hander sat 83-84 mph and topped at 84.9 mph with his fastball, showing the ability to locate to the outer half while maintaining a high strike percentage throughout the outing. He mixed in both a slider at 71-72 mph and a deeper breaking ball at 68-70 mph, but the changeup stood out as his most effective secondary offering on this look. Thrown at 76-78 mph, the pitch featured quality arm-side run while mirroring the fastball's arm speed and release characteristics, creating deception and separation from the rest of the arsenal. Dodd showed advanced feel for his repertoire and repeatedly executed to the arm-side edge of the plate, making for an impressive overall bullpen.
Rohloff put together one of the most impressive all-around workouts of the event, showcasing a blend of athleticism and present tools that consistently stood out. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound outfielder posted the top 60-yard dash time of the day at 6.69 seconds while also leading the event with a 90 mph outfield velocity. At the plate, he worked primarily through the middle of the field with a simple, repeatable operation, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.1 mph during batting practice. The left-handed hitter utilizes an early stride and delivers the barrel on an upward path, creating quality contact with developing power traits. With athletic actions, twitch, and room to continue adding strength, Rohloff is an intriguing young prospect to follow in the 2028 class.
Long continued to impress following a strong spring season, turning in another solid all-around showing during the workout. The uncommitted rising senior tested well throughout the event and showcased the same polished offensive approach that has helped him emerge as one of the more intriguing prospects in the central part of the state. At the plate, the 5-foot-10, 169-pound infielder displayed smooth actions with a controlled load and an easy, repeatable right-handed swing that stays on plane through the zone. He consistently found the barrel during batting practice while working gap-to-gap with a line-drive approach, reaching a peak exit velocity of 92.1 mph. Long's ability to use the entire field and create consistent quality contact should continue to serve him well heading into a busy summer circuit.
Few players produced louder offensive metrics than Goff at this event. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound uncommitted rising senior showcased a physical, strongly-built frame with present strength throughout, while also displaying athleticism that translated well during the workout. At the plate, he works from a slightly open stance before getting back to square with an early load, allowing him to stay balanced and create considerable impact at contact. Goff consistently drove the baseball with authority during batting practice, posting multiple batted balls in the mid-to-upper 90s and finishing with an event-best 100.7 mph exit velocity. He also turned in a 6.82-second 60-yard dash, further reinforcing the athletic profile that accompanies the power-producing right-handed bat.
Few underclassmen impacted the baseball as consistently as Wade during batting practice. The American Christian product showed advanced strength for his age and repeatedly produced loud contact from the left side throughout his round. At 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, Wade creates leverage through the zone with an early load and easy upward path that allows the barrel to work freely through contact. He consistently drove balls back up the middle with authority and posted a top exit velocity of 95.2 mph. The combination of present strength and offensive feel makes him an intriguing young prospect to follow.
Roy emerged as one of the top offensive performers at the event after putting together an impressive batting practice round from start to finish. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound rising sophomore showed the ability to drive the baseball with authority, leaving the yard multiple times while consistently creating lift and carry to the pull side. The right-handed hitter utilizes a simple load for timing and works with easy, controlled actions throughout the swing, allowing the barrel to get out front and create quality extension through contact. He consistently leveraged the baseball well while working on a true upward path through the zone, producing a peak exit velocity of 95.4 mph. Few 2029 prospects at the event produced the type of impact he showed during batting practice.
Wright quickly established himself as one of the more impressive young prospects in attendance during the workout. Listed at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, the rising freshman possesses a mature frame with proportional strength throughout that already stands out for his age. The right-handed hitter showed considerable impact off the barrel during batting practice, consistently backspinning balls to the pull-side gap while creating quality leverage through contact. He also posted a 94.7 mph exit velocity and ran a 7.15-second 60-yard dash, further highlighting the athleticism and strength within the profile. The two-way upside is noteworthy as well, with Wright showing the ability to run his fastball into the low 80s on the mound.
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Crum continued to show why he is regarded as one of the top young athletes in Alabama's 2030 class. The 6-foot, 171-pound outfielder possesses an athletic frame with plenty of present athleticism, which was evident throughout the workout. He opened the day by running a 6.95-second 60-yard dash, an impressive mark considering the number of older prospects in attendance. At the plate, Crum utilizes an early, controlled load with a lower hand set that allows him to stay short and direct to the baseball. The right-handed swing works on a connected, linear path through the zone with a more pull-side approach, helping him produce a top exit velocity of 88.9 mph during batting practice.
Meador once again showed why he is considered one of the premier young power bats in Alabama's rising eighth-grade class. The 5-foot-8, 202-pound catcher possesses an ultra-physical frame with considerable strength throughout and still has time to continue developing as he matures. During batting practice, he displayed easy gap-to-gap power and consistently impacted the baseball with authority from the right side. Meador utilizes a simple stride and repeatable swing that works on an upward path through the zone, allowing his present strength to translate effectively at contact. The power potential is already evident at a young age and should remain a major part of his offensive profile moving forward.
Hightower turned in one of the more polished offensive showings among the younger prospects in attendance. Listed at 5-foot-8, 140 pounds, the left-handed hitter showcased a smooth, well-connected swing with a clean path through the zone that consistently found the barrel throughout batting practice. He utilizes a toe-tap trigger and displays natural feel for the barrel with quality hand strength and rhythm in the swing. Present barrel lag is already evident, allowing him to create quality separation and manipulate the barrel path through contact. The offensive foundation is advanced for his age and should continue to develop as he adds strength over the coming years.
Reed was one of the more impressive young prospects to come through the event and quickly became a favorite among the Prep Baseball staff. Although there is still plenty of physical development ahead, the rising eighth-grader already shows advanced skill sets on both sides of the ball. The left-handed hitter works with a simple load and balanced operation, staying short and connected through the zone while utilizing a line-drive approach geared toward the middle of the field. Defensively, Reed may have been the most polished shortstop in attendance regardless of class, showcasing excellent footwork, soft hands, and clean glove-to-hand transfers throughout the workout. The overall feel for the game stood out at every stop, and he has established a strong foundation to build upon as he continues to mature.
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| Huntsville Summer ID |
June 9, 2026 |
James Clemens High School |
| Huntsville Rising Stars ID |
June 9, 2026 |
James Clemens High School |
| Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only) |
June 16-17, 2026 |
River Run Park |
| Gulf Coast Summer ID |
June 23, 2026 |
Orange Beach Sportsplex |
| Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID |
June 23, 2026 |
Orange Beach Sportsplex |
| Birmingham Summer ID |
June 30, 2026 |
Pelham High School |
| Birmingham Rising Stars ID |
June 30, 2026 |
Pelham High School |
| Tuscaloosa Summer ID |
July 7, 2026 |
Northridge High School |
| Tuscaloosa Rising Stars ID |
July 7, 2026 |
Northridge High School |
| Wiregrass Summer ID |
July 14, 2026 |
Enterprise High School |
| Wiregrass Rising Stars ID |
July 14, 2026 |
Enterprise High School |
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