ORANGE BEACH, AL - The South AL Preseason All-State, one of the premier events on the Prep Baseball calendar, was held on Sunday, January 11th at Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, AL. This invite-only showcase featured top prospects from the 2026-2030 classes, each looking to make a statement ahead of the spring season.

Participants took part in an extended, pro-style workout that included batting practice tracked by TrackMan and Blast Motion, 60-yard dash testing powered by VALD Performance, and a full defensive evaluation. Pitchers threw simulated bullpens during the workout, capturing advanced metrics via our TrackMan unit such as pitch velocity, spin rate, and horizontal and vertical movement. The event featured a strong mix of familiar standouts continuing to build on previous performances, along with several new names who emerged with eye-opening showings.

Continuing our post-event coverage, we take an individualized look at all of the catchers from the event. Check back tomorrow as we take a look at all of the outfielders from the event. 

View full event statistics HERE.

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Jayden DeBoI, Spanish Fort (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 148 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, higher start with the hands. Mid-high leg lift, controlled load. Pull side approach. 66.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. C - Longer arm at times.
Defense: 2.21-2.27 pop time range; C - Clean actions on all transfers, defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.29 Edge Score.

Capps Burkes, Central Phenix (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance, higher start with the hands. Smaller leg lift, controlled load. Middle and pull side approach. 61.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (70.8 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.98-2.13 pop time range; C - Clean actions on all transfers, defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.28 Edge Score.

Harrison Snow, Lee-Scott Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 171.3 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Toe tap trigger, worked to the middle of the field with present strength. 66.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (69.2 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. INF - 77.00 mph. INF - Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: 2.09-2.20 pop time range; INF - Early glove presentation, fields well. C- Clean receiver with the ability to extend the plate for strikes.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.74 Edge Score.

Griffin Cook, J. M. Tate Senior High School (FL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Smaller leg lift, middle of the field during BP, present pop. 70.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.89-1.97 pop time range; C - Blocks and defends well, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 86.05 Edge Score.

Declan King, Fairhope (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands start lower. Toe tap trigger, mainly pull side approach with present strength at the plate. 74.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 85.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.85-1.91 pop time range; C - Quick on all pops/transfers. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.21 Edge Score.

Eli Quinley, Faith Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 180.3 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance, higher start with the hands. Toe tap trigger, mainly pull side approach with present strength at the plate. 76.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. C - Quick, short arm.
Defense: 1.81-2.01 pop time range; C - Blocks and defends well, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.64 Edge Score.

Drew Danner, Enterprise (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 180.6 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Higher leg lift, pull side strength at the plate. 73.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.88-2.08 pop time range; C - Blocks and defends well, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.36 Edge Score.

Declan Reidy, St. Michael Catholic (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: SH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Smaller leg lift, middle of the field during BP, present pop. 69.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 2.00-2.14 pop time range; C - Quick on all pops/transfers. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.52 Edge Score.

Sawyer Moss, Glenwood (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 193.3 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, higher start with the hands. Minimal stride with a controlled load. Control of the barrel to the middle of the field. 70.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (91 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. C - Quick, short arm.
Defense: 1.99-2.11 pop time range; C - Blocks and defends well, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.64 Edge Score.

Christian Thompson, Alma Bryant (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 198 pounds. XL frame, strong and sturdy base. Proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, higher start with the hands. Smaller leg lift, middle of the field during BP, present pop. 69.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.1 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. C - Quick, short arm.
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop time range; C - Blocks and defends well, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.4 Edge Score.

Malakai Pitts, Spain Park (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 200 pounds. Stocky-like, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Even set up in the stance, higher start with the hands. Higher leg lift, stayed up the middle of the field during BP. 70.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. C - Quick, short arm.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop time range; C - Clean actions on all transfers, defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.79 Edge Score.

Wyatt Rath, Northridge (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. Strong and sturdy frame, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, neutral set up in the stance. Smaller leg lift, middle of the field during BP, present pop. 76.1 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.5 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 85.00 mph. INF - Longer arm with present strength.
Defense: 1.98-2.02 pop time range; INF - Fluid actions, smooth when fielding. C- Quiet receiver with looseness in the hips. Natural instincts blocking balls in the dirt
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.35 Edge Score.

Jack Baggett, Pike Liberal (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 205 pounds. Strong and sturdy frame, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Minimal stride with a controlled load. Control of the barrel to the middle of the field. 70 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.95-2.06 pop time range; C - Quick on all pops/transfers. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.19 Edge Score.

Beau Bulman, Orange Beach (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 205 pounds. Strong and sturdy frame, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, neutral set up in the stance. Toe tap trigger, worked to the middle of the field with present strength. 71.9 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. C - Longer arm at times.
Defense: 2.01-2.15 pop time range; C - Quick on all pops/transfers. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.65 Edge Score.

Rylan Smith, Lee-Scott Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Smaller leg lift, controlled load. Middle and pull side approach. 70.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.94-1.99 pop time range; C - Quick on all pops/transfers. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.65 Edge Score.

Brue Milner, Tallassee (AL), 2027 Georgia Tech
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 207 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, neutral set up in the stance. Toe tap trigger, worked to the middle of the field with present strength. 78.5 mph bat speed with 28g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 379-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 1.80-1.94 pop time range; C - Clean actions on all transfers, defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.11 Edge Score.

Tommy Medina, JR., Faith Academy (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 210 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher set up with the hands. Higher leg lift, stayed up the middle of the field during BP. 66.4 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. C - Shorter and quick from the ear.
Defense: 2.07-2.20 pop time range; C - Quick on all pops/transfers. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.63 Edge Score.

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