Southeast Super Sophomore Games: Alabama Quick Hits, Catchers

Thompson put together another quality showing and continued to demonstrate why he's one of the more intriguing young two-way prospects in the state's 2029 class. The 6-foot, 200-pound prospect possesses a strong, athletic frame, with the offensive profile continuing to be the carrying tool. He works from an athletic setup with a quality load, keeps the weight on the backside well, and consistently finds the barrel while using the strength in the frame to produce firm gap-to-gap contact. Thompson also turned in a 6.96-second 60-yard dash, highlighting the athleticism in the profile, and continues to develop defensively behind the plate while offering the versatility to handle a corner outfield spot.

C Christian Thompson (@CThompson2029, 2029) showing off the easy G2G contact with this double to CF.

Ball carries off the barrel w/ ease & continues to perform at a high level in-game. Strong 6-0/200.#SESSG26 pic.twitter.com/ibR3wxrcqJ

— Prep Baseball Alabama (@PrepBaseballAL) August 1, 2026

Molette continues to show the traits of an advanced young offensive catcher with considerable upside in the left-handed bat. The strong 5-foot-9, 197-pound backstop already possesses present strength and still has room to continue transforming into a legitimate power-hitting profile. He works from a relaxed, upright setup with a square base, utilizing a simple load and clean weight transfer before delivering a compact stroke with a tight turn to the barrel. Molette consistently produced low-90s exit velocities throughout BP and carried that offensive performance into game action, highlighted by a pull-side triple to right field. Behind the plate, he turned in another steady defensive showing with pop times ranging from 2.05-2.09 seconds and a catcher velocity of 78 mph.

C Aiden Molette (@AJ_Molette1, 2029) stays short & hammers this down the RF line for a triple.

Possesses a physical 5-10, 195-pound frame. Compact LH stroke shows plenty of strength at contact.#SESSG26 pic.twitter.com/j123HBPsVt

— Prep Baseball Alabama (@PrepBaseballAL) August 1, 2026

Burkes continues to establish himself as one of the more advanced defensive catchers in Alabama's 2029 class after already handling the position for a powerhouse Central-Phenix City club as a freshman. The projectable 5-foot-10, 157-pound backstop possesses a well-rounded defensive skill set, receiving with advanced feel for stealing strikes while also blocking well and showing polished catch-and-throw ability. He consistently produced accurate throws with pop times ranging from 1.94-2.00 seconds and a catcher velocity of 76 mph during the workout. The offensive profile has continued to trend upward, and that progress showed at this event as Burkes collected multiple hits in game action, including a pair of doubles. The defensive foundation provides a high floor, while the continued development of the bat only raises the long-term ceiling.

C Capps Burkes (@C_Burkes2, 2029) fires this one to the back-side for a stand-up double.

Advanced defender with clean defensive actions. Allows this to travel & uses the whole field.#SESSG26 pic.twitter.com/k74CWa3wP8

— Prep Baseball Alabama (@PrepBaseballAL) August 2, 2026

Wade continues to show the offensive profile of a middle-of-the-order run producer with some of the better left-handed power in Alabama's 2029 class. The physical 5-foot-10, 191-pound backstop possesses a strong build and generates real thunder in the barrel. He hits from a narrower setup with the weight positioned on the backside and, despite an unconventional load, syncs the swing up well to deliver a heavy barrel through the zone. The ball jumps off the bat when squared up, showing above-average present power and consistent impact to the pull side. Wade posted a 99.0 mph exit velocity, one of the top marks among Alabama players in attendance.

Strong cut from C Cal Wade (@CalWade325029, 2029) on this single to RF.

Strong 5-10/190 frame with serious strength in the barrel. Early stride syncs up well as he works upward through contact.#SESSG26 pic.twitter.com/kKwNgc7qeu

— Prep Baseball Alabama (@PrepBaseballAL) August 2, 2026