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South AL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits, Outfielders

January 15, 2026
Austin Sharp
Alabama Scouting Director

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 highlight several of the top outfielders in attendance at the showcase. Check back throughout the week as we release additional leaderboards and comprehensive scouting reports on every participant.

View full event statistics HERE.

+ OF Dorsett Jackson (Prattville, 2026) remains among the top uncommitted position players in Alabama’s 2026 class, consistently flashing explosive actions and impact tools at the event. Listed at 6-foot, 177 pounds, he owns a lean, wiry frame with quick, twitchy actions and athleticism that shows up across the profile. From the left side during BP, he worked with an active stance and tight, connected movements, swinging with intent and showing the ability to impact the baseball to the pull side. The power was evident in the metrics, as he posted a 98.8 mph max exit velocity and a 379-foot max distance, while also leading the event with a 6.60-second 60-yard dash and showing arm strength up to 89 mph from the outfield. With the combination of speed, power, and athleticism, he’s an explosive follow and a name to get on before it’s too late in the 2026 class.

+ OF Evan Money (Headland, 2028) reinforced his standing among the top-20 prospects in Alabama’s 2028 class with a well-rounded showing and tools that played throughout the event. Listed at 5-foot-10, 168 pounds, he brings an athletic build with medium strength and room to continue adding more as he matures physically. Offensively, he worked from the right side with a smooth, easy operation, showing a well-connected swing that synced up consistently on a clean, level path through the zone to produce firm contact throughout BP. The performance was backed by the data, as he posted a 97.1 mph max exit velocity, ran a 7.15-second 60-yard dash, and showed arm strength from the outfield up to 90 mph. With the tools continuing to trend up, he has a chance to put together a true breakout season and emerge as one of the top outfielders in the 2028 class this spring.

+ OF Austin Kightlinger (Northside, 2027) reaffirmed his standing as one of the top hit-tool bats in Alabama’s 2027 class with a polished left-handed offensive showing. A 5-foot-11, 171 pounder, he owns an athletic frame with a strong lower half, proportional strength, and room to continue adding more. At the plate, he showed a repeatable left-handed swing with excellent feel for the barrel, working with a line-drive approach and doing a strong job of using the whole field during BP. The athleticism and bat-to-ball skill were backed by the metrics, as he ran a 6.84-second 60-yard dash and posted a 91.6 mph max exit velocity. An Indiana recruit and Prep Baseball Future Games attendee from this past summer, he remains a high-level prospect in the 2027 class in Alabama heading into the spring.

+ OF Colin Watson (Daphne, 2027) continued to stand out as one of Alabama’s top uncommitted outfielders in the 2027 class with a polished, athletic offensive showing. Listed at 5-foot-9, 181 pounds, he brings quick-twitch athleticism and explosiveness throughout the movements. At the plate, he worked from a relaxed, rhythmic operation, using a simple load for timing and leading the barrel on a level plane with intent, driving the baseball to all parts of the field from the right side. The tools showed up in the metrics, as he ran a 6.85-second 60-yard dash, showed arm strength peaking at 90 mph from the outfield, and posted an 88.6 mph max exit velocity. A Prep Baseball Future Games attendee from this past summer, he remains a high-follow uncommitted bat heading into the spring.

+ OF Jace Dean (Rehobeth, 2028) showed an impactful left-handed offensive profile, standing out for his combination of bat speed and emerging power upside. Standing at 5-foot-11, 183 pounds, he carries a strong frame with room to continue developing physically. At the plate, he worked from an active setup with good rhythm, showing a quick, whippy barrel and quality barrel strength that produced easy gap-to-gap impact during BP. The bat-speed traits were backed by advanced Blast Motion data, including a 22.9 mph average hand speed and a 75.3 mph average bat speed, while also posting a 93.9 mph max exit velocity. The left-handed bat continues to trend up, and he profiles as a high-follow hitter with real hit/power upside as his body and strength continue to mature.

+ OF/RHP Campbell Tillman (Orange Beach, 2029) displayed advanced offensive feel and athletic versatility well beyond his age, continuing to trend upward as a young two-way prospect. Measuring in at 5-foot-8, 144 pounds, he owns a lean, athletic frame with obvious room to add strength as he continues to mature physically. Offensively, he profiles as a high-contact right-handed hitter with quick, twitchy actions in the swing, consistently finding the barrel during BP while working with a current line-drive approach. The athleticism showed up in the metrics, as he ran a 7.08-second 60-yard dash, posted an 89.2 mph max exit velocity, and showed arm strength up to 86 mph from the outfield. Ranked among the top 15 prospects in Alabama’s 2029 class, he also offers two-way upside on the mound and remains a high-level young name to follow moving forward.

+ OF Brodie Bragg (Spain Park, 2027) showed a polished offensive profile from the left side, standing out for his natural feel for the barrel and overall hit-tool traits. Listed at 5-foot-10, 178 pounds, he possesses an athletic frame that supports a repeatable, balanced approach at the plate. He worked with a quick, compact left-handed swing, showing present bat speed and quick hands while operating on a mostly upward path and using the whole field effectively during BP. The barrel feel translated to the data, as he posted a 93.2 mph max exit velocity, reinforcing his ability to handle different pitches across the zone and profile as a reliable offensive outfielder moving forward.

+ OF/RHP Cooper Frampton (St. Luke’s Episcopal, 2027) brought one of the more imposing physical profiles of the event, immediately standing out with present power and two-way upside. A 6-foot-4, 215 pounder, he showed a tight, well-connected right-handed swing that looks to lift and impact the baseball to the pull side, using an early toe-tap trigger to get on time and engaging the lower half well through contact. The strength and bat speed translated to real impact, as he posted a 95.9 mph max exit velocity, ran a 7.13-second 60-yard dash, and led the event with a 92 mph outfield velocity. On the mound, he showed equal intrigue, working the fastball at 85-87 mph and touching 88.0 mph with natural arm-side action. He complemented the heater with a 74-76 mph slider that showed sweeping action and spin rates north of 2500 RPM, while rounding out the arsenal with a low-80s changeup with arm-side fade, reinforcing his intriguing two-way potential moving forward.

+ OF/RHP Jeremy Menhennett (Mary G. Montgomery, 2026) impressed with a physical, power-oriented two-way profile that showed impact on both sides of the ball. Standing 6-foot, 211 pounds, he carries proportional strength throughout the frame and uses it efficiently in the swing. Offensively, he worked from the right side with a whippy barrel, separating and coiling in the load while creating hand separation and explosive actions through contact, producing gap-to-gap impact on a mostly upward barrel path. The power showed up in the data, as he posted a 99.0 mph max exit velocity and showed arm strength up to 87 mph from the outfield. On the mound, he operated in the low-80s and touched 85.0 mph with the fastball while averaging 2400+ RPM of spin, pairing it with a curveball that featured hard 11-5 action and an average spin rate of 2615 RPM, along with a 79-82 mph changeup that showed diving action. Coast Guard Academy recruit.

+ OF Manning Amorde (UMS-Wright Prep, 2027) showed a mature offensive look from the left side with the ability to impact the baseball to all parts of the field. Measuring in at 6-foot-1, 199 pounds, he carries a strong build with a thick lower half and quality athleticism throughout the profile. At the plate, he worked with a gap-to-gap approach, keeping the barrel extended through the zone and allowing the ball to travel, while using an early toe-tap trigger for timing and working on an upward barrel path. The strength showed up in BP as he created lift and impact to the pull-side gap, posting a 93.3 mph max exit velocity. A South Alabama recruit, he continues to show offensive polish and remains a top outfielder in the class heading into the spring.

+ OF Evan Daigle (McGill-Toolen Catholic, 2028) brought a physical, power-oriented presence to the event while standing out as one of the more imposing left-handed bats in attendance. Listed at 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, he owns real proportional strength throughout the frame and uses it well within the offensive profile. At the plate, he worked from a slightly open stance and got back square with a controlled load, driving the barrel on an upward path with noticeable strength, creating serious pull-side pop and lift. The impact showed up in the data with a 94.4 mph max exit velocity, and with the strength in the lower half and barrel continuing to play, he has a chance to develop into one of the top power-hitting outfielders in Alabama’s 2028 class.

+ OF/LHP Brayden Page (Mobile Christian, 2027) showed intriguing two-way upside with polish and athleticism on both sides of the ball. Listed at 5-foot-11, 173 pounds, he owns a lean, projectable frame with room to continue adding strength as he matures physically. Offensively, he worked from the left side with a fluid, repeatable swing, showing quick hands and bat speed while the barrel traveled cleanly through the zone on a consistent path, producing a line-drive approach that should translate to more power output over time. On the mound, the southpaw showed equal intrigue, operating at 85-86 mph and topping at 86.3 mph with carry and life through the zone, pairing the fastball with a 73-75 mph curveball averaging 2383 RPM and a 78-79 mph changeup that showed fading action, reinforcing his two-way potential to follow over the next two years.

+ OF/RHP Ben Roberts (Decatur, 2029) showed an athletic, projectable profile with quality two-way upside throughout the event. A 6-foot-1, 176 pounder, he possesses a frame that should continue to add strength as he matures physically. Offensively, he swung it well from the left side, working the barrel on a mostly upward path with clear power projection beginning to show, posting a 92.9 mph max exit velocity. On the mound, he operated in the low-80s and topped at 84.2 mph with the fastball, working from an over-the-top arm slot with a quick, compact arm action and pairing it with a 70-72 mph curveball that showed 11-5 depth, making him another young two-way name to track closely moving forward.

UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
North AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) January 17th, 2026 Hartselle High School Indoor (Hartselle, AL)

 

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