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Yellowhammer State Games: Catcher Scouting Reports


Prep Baseball Alabama Staff

 

NORTHPORT, AL – The third annual Yellowhammer State Games concluded on Wednesday at River Run Park, bringing together more than 200 of Alabama's top prospects in the 2027-2030 classes for two days of evaluations and gameplay. Widely regarded as one of the premier events on the state's calendar, the invite-only event gave players an opportunity to compete alongside and against some of Alabama's top talent while continuing the evaluation process for future Prep Baseball national events.

The event once again showcased the depth of talent throughout the state, as the data collected during the pro-style workout highlighted a highly athletic and physical group.

  • 20 hitters eclipsed the 100.0 mph exit velocity mark.
  • 27 pitchers reached at least 86.0 mph on the mound.
  • 58 players posted sub-7.00 second 60-yard dash times.
  • 20 players recorded positional velocities of 87 mph or better.

Today, we take an individualized look at all of the catchers from the Yellowhammer State Games.

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Declan King, Fairhope (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 177.5 pounds. "Slender, projectable body type with length through the limbs and growth remaining."
Hit: RHH. Controlled gather into the back side during the load. Delivers the barrel on time with regularity.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 85.00 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond., Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Arm plays as a defensive asset.
Defense: 2.08-2.11 pop time range; Clean on all transfers., Maintains balance throughout the fielding process.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.77 Edge Score.

Wyatt Rath, Northridge (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 205 pounds. "Physical, mature build with strength already present throughout."
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement., Even set up in the stance. Worked middle and pull side., Stays through the baseball well with quality extension., Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Throws maintain strength and carry through the target.
Defense: 1.90-1.94 pop time range; Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 80.29 Edge Score.

Capps Burkes, Central Phenix (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-11, 157 pounds. "Slender, projectable body type with length through the limbs and growth remaining."
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement., Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height. Stays through the baseball well with quality extension., Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for a long time., Stays balanced through contact with good body control.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Throws carry well to the target with life., Shows present arm strength across the diamond.
Defense: 1.98-2.10 pop time range; Maintains balance throughout the fielding process., Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.34 Edge Score.

Ashton Clark, Oxford (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 184 pounds. "Athletic, proportional build with present strength and room for additional development."
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance. Maintains connection throughout the swing sequence.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line.
Defense: 2.26-2.28 pop time range; Solid defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 50.93 Edge Score.

Brody Abernathy, Northside (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 197 pounds. "Compact, muscular frame with well-developed lower-half strength."
Hit: RHH. Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees. Works through the middle of the field with authority.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line.
Defense: 2.23-2.26 pop time range; Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 65.17 Edge Score.

Jeremiah Killian, Collinsville (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. Medium-to-large build with present physicality and proportional strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., "Hands work freely with a loose, relaxed setup." Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone., Works through the middle of the field with authority.
Power: 106 mph max exit velocity (95.4 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop time range; Blocks and defends well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.21 Edge Score.

Kellen Stewart, Charles Henderson High School (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. "Athletic, proportional build with present strength and room for additional development."
Hit: LHH. "Hands work freely with a loose, relaxed setup.", Narrow setup with rhythmic timing into the load. Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy., Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies., Delivers the barrel on time with regularity.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78.8 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond., Throws carry well to the target with life.
Defense: 2.12-2.20 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.97 Edge Score.

Jackson Helton, Madison County (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Athletic mover with a well-distributed frame and obvious body control.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees., "Hands work freely with a loose, relaxed setup." Works through the middle of the field with authority., Worked middle and pull side., Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Throws carry well to the target with life., Displays above-average arm talent for the position.
Defense: 1.94-2.08 pop time range; Solid defensive actions., Blocks and defends well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 76.08 Edge Score.

Cooper Whorton, Boaz (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 180.8 pounds. Athletic mover with a well-distributed frame and obvious body control.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Narrow setup with rhythmic timing into the load. Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies., Stays through the baseball well with quality extension., Creates loud contact with efficient swing mechanics.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Throws maintain strength and carry through the target.
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop time range; Clean on all transfers., Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.91 Edge Score.

Declan Reidy, St. Michael Catholic (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 192 pounds. "Compact, muscular frame with well-developed lower-half strength."
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height., "Hands work freely with a loose, relaxed setup." Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy., Stays balanced through contact with good body control., Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 253-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Delivers consistent throws with good pace and carry.
Defense: 2.19-2.27 pop time range; Maintains balance throughout the fielding process.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.52 Edge Score.

Kaden Walters, Kingsmen Baseball Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 194 pounds. "Lean, projectable frame with long levers and significant physical upside remaining."
Hit: LHH. Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees., Slightly open stance. Delivers the barrel on time with regularity., Natural feel for hard contact and barrel manipulation.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond.
Defense: 2.09-2.12 pop time range;
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.43 Edge Score.

Barrett McKelvey, Hartselle (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 166 pounds. "Athletic, proportional build with present strength and room for additional development."
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance., Narrow setup with rhythmic timing into the load. Stays through the baseball well with quality extension., Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills., Delivers the barrel on time with regularity.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Delivers consistent throws with good pace and carry.
Defense: 1.98-2.06 pop time range; Clean on all transfers., Solid defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.82 Edge Score.

Evan Taylor, Spain Park (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 200.2 pounds. "Athletic, proportional build with present strength and room for additional development."
Hit: RHH. "Hands work freely with a loose, relaxed setup." Generates consistent hard contact to all fields., Creates loud contact with efficient swing mechanics.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Displays above-average arm talent for the position., Throws maintain strength and carry through the target.
Defense: 2.04-2.09 pop time range; Solid defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.84 Edge Score.

George Brockwell, Homewood (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. "Physical, mature build with strength already present throughout."
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement. Stays balanced through contact with good body control.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Throws maintain strength and carry through the target., Delivers consistent throws with good pace and carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop time range; Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.04 Edge Score.

Alex Kightlinger, Northside (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 139.8 pounds. "Lean, projectable frame with long levers and significant physical upside remaining."
Hit: RHH. Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height. Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Shows present arm strength across the diamond.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.46 Edge Score.

Cooper Craycraft, Thompson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 189.4 pounds. Athletic mover with a well-distributed frame and obvious body control.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed lower half with easy tempo in the box., Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height. Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies., Middle of the field BP round., Generates consistent hard contact to all fields.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength.
Defense: 2.03-2.06 pop time range; Blocks and defends well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.97 Edge Score.

Nathan Currier, Prattville Christian Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 214.7 pounds. "Physical, mature build with strength already present throughout."
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance., Quiet pre-pitch operation with limited excess movement. Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills., Creates loud contact with efficient swing mechanics., Worked middle and pull side.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line.
Defense: 2.09-2.18 pop time range; Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.18 Edge Score.

Landon Compton, East Limestone (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 188 pounds. "Athletic, proportional build with present strength and room for additional development."
Hit: RHH. Relaxed lower half with easy tempo in the box., Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement. Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy., Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies., Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Throws carry well to the target with life.
Defense: 2.12-2.15 pop time range; Athletic defender with natural defensive instincts.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.79 Edge Score.

Wes Murphree, Tuscaloosa Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 200 pounds. Thick lower half with a sturdy build that supports present strength and durability.
Hit: RHH. Quiet pre-pitch operation with limited excess movement. Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for a long time., Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line.
Defense: 2.21-2.29 pop time range; Blocks and defends well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.23 Edge Score.

Jonathan Mitch, Sparkman (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds. "Physical, mature build with strength already present throughout."
Hit: RHH. Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height., Narrow setup with rhythmic timing into the load. Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills., Middle of the field BP round., Natural feel for hard contact and barrel manipulation.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Displays above-average arm talent for the position.
Defense: 2.20-2.28 pop time range;
Athletic Testing: 8.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.82 Edge Score.

Malakai Pitts, Spain Park (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 180 pounds. "Compact, muscular frame with well-developed lower-half strength."
Hit: LHH. Open front side with controlled rhythm into launch position. Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills., Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to different pitch locations.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond., Displays above-average arm talent for the position.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.84 Edge Score.

Brayden Hammon, James Clemens (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 162 pounds. "Lean, twitchy athlete with quick-twitch traits and developing strength."
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees., Relaxed lower half with easy tempo in the box. Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills., Middle of the field BP round., Delivers the barrel on time with regularity.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength.
Defense: 2.13-2.27 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.1 Edge Score.

Ben Harpham, Deshler (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 232.5 pounds. Thick lower half with a sturdy build that supports present strength and durability.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Open front side with controlled rhythm into launch position. Opposite field round of BP., Creates loud contact with efficient swing mechanics., Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for a long time.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line.
Defense: 2.06-2.17 pop time range; Blocks and defends well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 90.15 Edge Score.

Grady Moore, Madison Academy (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 202.8 pounds. "Compact, muscular frame with well-developed lower-half strength."
Hit: RHH. Upright posture with relaxed upper-half actions. Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills., Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to different pitch locations.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Throws carry well to the target with life., Accurate arm that consistently stays on line.
Defense: 2.02-2.15 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77 Edge Score.

Drew Danner, Enterprise (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 181 pounds. Medium-to-large build with present physicality and proportional strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement. Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action., Displays above-average arm talent for the position.
Defense: 1.94-2.00 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 80.68 Edge Score.

Jacob Folds, Smiths Station (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds. "Compact, muscular frame with well-developed lower-half strength."
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement., Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees. Worked middle and pull side., Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies., Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Throws maintain strength and carry through the target.
Defense: 1.94-1.97 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.06 Edge Score.

Will Carter, Huntsville (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 184.5 pounds. "Athletic, proportional build with present strength and room for additional development."
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Upright posture with relaxed upper-half actions., Open front side with controlled rhythm into launch position. Worked middle and pull side., Consistently finds the sweet spot and squares pitches up., Produces quality contact with a repeatable swing operation.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Throws carry well to the target with life., Shows present arm strength across the diamond.
Defense: 1.98-2.09 pop time range; Fields the position with confidence and body control., Blocks and defends well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.56 Edge Score.

Hunter House, Dothan High School (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. "Physical, mature build with strength already present throughout."
Hit: LHH. Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees. Generates consistent hard contact to all fields., Worked middle and pull side.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (91.4 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond., Efficient transfer helps maximize arm utility.
Defense: 2.18-2.23 pop time range; Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.37 Edge Score.

Hays Ainsworth, Whitesburg Christian (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 135.4 pounds. "Lean, projectable frame with long levers and significant physical upside remaining."
Hit: RHH. Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height. Stays balanced through contact with good body control.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76.5 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength.
Defense: 2.25-2.29 pop time range; Solid defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64.74 Edge Score.

Christian Thompson, Alma Bryant (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Strong-bodied prospect with broad shoulders and a durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic posture with soft bend in the knees. Natural feel for hard contact and barrel manipulation.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Throws maintain strength and carry through the target.
Defense: 2.09-2.14 pop time range; Athletic defender with natural defensive instincts., Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.12 Edge Score.

Cole Austin, Piedmont High School (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Athletic mover with a well-distributed frame and obvious body control.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance., Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height., Slight crouch with athletic balance throughout the setup. Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to different pitch locations., Delivers the barrel on time with regularity., Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Efficient transfer helps maximize arm utility.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop time range; Clean on all transfers., Solid defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 78.59 Edge Score.

Haines Bridges, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 215 pounds. Strong-bodied prospect with broad shoulders and a durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Relaxed lower half with easy tempo in the box. Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy., Delivers the barrel on time with regularity., Worked middle and pull side., Generates consistent hard contact to all fields.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line., Displays above-average arm talent for the position.
Defense: 1.99-2.02 pop time range; Athletic defender with natural defensive instincts.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.52 Edge Score.

Mason Gandy, Brooks (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Medium-to-large build with present physicality and proportional strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance., Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement., Even base with hands held comfortably at shoulder height. Worked middle and pull side., Mostly level path through the zone with line-drive tendencies., Compact stroke with present bat-to-ball skills.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond.
Defense: 1.98-2.06 pop time range; Athletic defender with natural defensive instincts., Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.

Nick Kramer, Prattville (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 159.6 pounds. High-waisted athlete with broad shoulders and a frame built to add good weight.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with relaxed hands and quiet rhythm., Relaxed lower half with easy tempo in the box. Direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel accuracy., Middle of the field BP round., Stays balanced through contact with good body control.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Ball comes out clean with easy arm strength., Displays above-average arm talent for the position.
Defense: 1.97-2.02 pop time range; Displays clean glove-to-hand exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.11 Edge Score.


UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
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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