VBA Scout Day: Statistical Leaderboards
May 28, 2026
MADISON, AL - The summer showcase season continued on Wednesday, May 27th, as Prep Baseball Alabama traveled to James Clemens High School in Madison, AL for the VBA Scout Day featuring prospects from the 2027-2030 classes. Players in attendance participated in a full pro-style workout in front of the Prep Baseball Alabama staff with comprehensive data collected throughout the event.
The workout included laser-timed 60-yard dashes using VALD Performance gates, batting practice evaluations with TrackMan technology, and defensive workouts at each position with arm strength metrics recorded. The event provided another strong look at some of the top young talent in the state, as players showcased their athleticism, strength, and overall tools in a competitive workout setting.
Below, we break down the statistical leaders from the event across multiple categories, including 60-yard dash times, exit velocities, throwing velocities, and more.
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TOP 60-YARD DASH (VALD PERFORMANCE)
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yd |
| 1 | Baker Lyles | AL | Douglas | 2028 | SS | 6.86 s |
| 2 | Conner Vaden | AL | Scottsboro | 2028 | OF | 6.88 s |
| 3 | Connor Parker | TN | Franklin Co | 2028 | OF | 6.97 s |
| 4 | Jack Smotrys | AL | St John Paul II Catholic | 2028 | RHP | 6.98 s |
| 5 | Cooper Whorton | AL | Boaz | 2027 | C | 7.04 s |
| ^ | Bryce Hatley | AL | Douglas | 2028 | C | 7.04 s |
| 6 | Caleb Hawkins | AL | Russellville | 2028 | SS | 7.06 s |
| 7 | Hampton Hall | AL | Oakman | 2028 | SS | 7.08 s |
| 8 | Wyatt Suber | AL | Whitesburg Christian | 2028 | 1B | 7.11 s |
| 9 | Sam Gillette | AL | Hartselle | 2027 | OF | 7.17 s |
| 10 | Inman Carson | AL | Oneonta | 2027 | RHP | 7.22 s |
TOP EXIT VELOCITY (TRACKMAN)
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Inman Carson | AL | Oneonta | 2027 | RHP | 101.8 mph |
| 2 | Conner Vaden | AL | Scottsboro | 2028 | OF | 100.2 mph |
| 3 | Caleb Hawkins | AL | Russellville | 2028 | SS | 99.4 mph |
| 4 | Hampton Hall | AL | Oakman | 2028 | SS | 97.0 mph |
| 5 | Sam Gillette | AL | Hartselle | 2027 | OF | 96.8 mph |
| 6 | Jack Smotrys | AL | St John Paul II Catholic | 2028 | RHP | 96.5 mph |
| 7 | Baker Lyles | AL | Douglas | 2028 | SS | 96.4 mph |
| 8 | Cooper Whorton | AL | Boaz | 2027 | C | 95.4 mph |
| 9 | Abbott Cobb | AL | Westminster Christian Acad - Lower School Campus | 2029 | SS | 95.1 mph |
| 10 | Bryce Hatley | AL | Douglas | 2028 | C | 94.1 mph |
| 11 | Nash Mendoza | AL | James Clemens | 2028 | OF | 94.1 mph |
| 12 | Connor Parker | TN | Franklin Co | 2028 | OF | 92.8 mph |
| 13 | Hudson Layne | AL | New Hope | 2028 | RHP | 92.2 mph |
| 14 | Brody Holloway | AL | Decatur Middle School | 2029 | C | 91.3 mph |
| 15 | Avery Jackson | TN | Franklin Co High School | 2028 | 3B | 91.3 mph |
TOP AVERAGE EXIT VELOCITY (TRACKMAN)
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (avg) |
| 1 | Inman Carson | AL | Oneonta | 2027 | RHP | 94.5 mph |
| 2 | Caleb Hawkins | AL | Russellville | 2028 | SS | 91.1 mph |
| 3 | Jack Smotrys | AL | St John Paul II Catholic | 2028 | RHP | 90.8 mph |
| 4 | Sam Gillette | AL | Hartselle | 2027 | OF | 89.9 mph |
| 5 | Baker Lyles | AL | Douglas | 2028 | SS | 89.2 mph |
| 6 | Hampton Hall | AL | Oakman | 2028 | SS | 89.2 mph |
| 7 | Brody Holloway | AL | Decatur Middle School | 2029 | C | 88.9 mph |
| 8 | Abbott Cobb | AL | Westminster Christian Acad - Lower School Campus | 2029 | SS | 88.0 mph |
| 9 | Conner Vaden | AL | Scottsboro | 2028 | OF | 87.9 mph |
| 10 | Hudson Layne | AL | New Hope | 2028 | RHP | 86.7 mph |
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
| 1 | Inman Carson | AL | Oneonta | 2027 | RHP | 91 mph |
| 2 | Baker Lyles | AL | Douglas | 2028 | SS | 88 mph |
| 3 | Barrett McKelvey | AL | Hartselle | 2028 | C | 87 mph |
| 4 | Jack Smotrys | AL | St John Paul II Catholic | 2028 | RHP | 84 mph |
| 5 | Eli Roberts | AL | Athens | 2028 | 1B | 83 mph |
| ^ | Avery Jackson | TN | Franklin Co High School | 2028 | 3B | 83 mph |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Inman Carson | AL | Oneonta | 2027 | RHP | 87 |
| 2 | Connor Parker | TN | Franklin Co | 2028 | OF | 85 |
| 3 | Conner Vaden | AL | Scottsboro | 2028 | OF | 83 |
| 4 | Judson Goss | AL | Arab High School | 2029 | OF | 82 |
| 5 | Nash Mendoza | AL | James Clemens | 2028 | OF | 79 |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Baker Lyles | AL | Douglas | 2028 | SS | 88 |
| 2 | Caleb Hawkins | AL | Russellville | 2028 | SS | 84 |
| 3 | Connor Parker | TN | Franklin Co | 2028 | OF | 83 |
| ^ | Avery Jackson | TN | Franklin Co High School | 2028 | 3B | 83 |
| 4 | Israel Johnson | AL | Plainview School | 2028 | SS | 81 |
| 5 | Eli Roberts | AL | Athens | 2028 | 1B | 80 |
| ^ | Hampton Hall | AL | Oakman | 2028 | SS | 80 |
TOP CATCHER POP TIMES
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Cooper Whorton | AL | Boaz | 2027 | C | 1.91-1.96 |
| 2 | Barrett McKelvey | AL | Hartselle | 2028 | C | 1.92-2.03 |
| 3 | Peter Rollins | AL | Home School | 2029 | C | 1.96-2.05 |
| 4 | Abbott Cobb | AL | Westminster Christian Acad - Lower School Campus | 2029 | SS | 1.97-2.17 |
| 5 | Colt Pilkington | AL | Priceville | 2028 | C | 2.06-2.18 |
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Barrett McKelvey | AL | Hartselle | 2028 | C | 82 |
| 2 | Cooper Whorton | AL | Boaz | 2027 | C | 76 |
| 3 | Abbott Cobb | AL | Westminster Christian Acad - Lower School Campus | 2029 | SS | 73 |
| 4 | Peter Rollins | AL | Home School | 2029 | C | 71 |
| ^ | Taylor Walling | AL | Buckhorn | 2028 | C | 71 |
| 5 | Brody Holloway | AL | Decatur Middle School | 2029 | C | 70 |
| ^ | Bryce Hatley | AL | Douglas | 2028 | C | 70 |
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Montgomery Summer ID | June 2, 2026 | Holtville High School |
| Montgomery Rising Stars ID | June 2, 2026 | Holtville High School |
| 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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