NORTHPORT, AL - The 2026 Yellowhammer State Games made its debut to River Run Park in Northport, AL, on June 16-17 for the third edition of the premier summer event on the Prep Baseball Alabama calendar. More than 210 of the state's top prospects from the 2027-2030 classes converged in Northport for two days of pro-style workouts and gameplay while competing alongside and against many of Alabama's top talents.

With Future Games, Junior Future Games, and other marquee summer events on the horizon, the Yellowhammer State Games once again served as one of the most important evaluation opportunities of the year for the Prep Baseball Alabama staff. The event featured high-level competition, loud statistical performances, and numerous prospects who further elevated their stock heading into the remainder of the summer.

The following Quick Hits article highlights several standout performers from the middle infield group with brief scouting notes and observations gathered throughout the event.

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Brody Blevins SS / RHP / Westbrook Christian, AL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 22 Our staff entered the summer high on Blevins following an impressive spring, and his performance at the Yellowhammer State Games only reinforced why he remains one of the top uncommitted two-way players in Alabama's 2027 class. Fresh off helping lead his program to a state championship, the 6-foot, 189-pound prospect looks primed for a breakout summer and put together another strong all-around showing. Blevins possesses an athletic, strongly built frame with proportional strength throughout and consistently lived on the barrel during BP, working on a level path and repeatedly hammering balls to the pull-side gap. He ran a 6.73-second 60-yard dash, worked up to 91 mph across the infield, and posted a peak exit velocity of 99.3 mph. Despite throwing sparingly during the spring, Blevins hopped on the mound and was one of the more electric arms to pitch during gameplay, sitting 87-90 mph and topping at 91.1 mph while spinning the fastball north of 2400 RPM. He rounded out the arsenal with a firm 79-81 mph slider that showed quality bite and tunneled effectively off the fastball, making him a name to know sooner rather than later while still uncommitted.

Colton Davis SS / RHP / Headland, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 19 The past few months have seen Davis' stock take off, and his performance at the Yellowhammer State Games only further solidified him as a name to know in Alabama's 2028 class. The 6-foot-2, 173-pound prospect possesses an imposing, athletic frame that still offers plenty of projection moving forward. Davis has a physical presence in the batter's box and showed the ability to hit for power and slug throughout the spring and again at this event. He utilizes one of the simpler operations in the class with a short, quick stride and stays direct through contact, working the barrel with premium bat speed and showing good length through the zone. His workout was highlighted by a pair of home runs during BP, and he followed it up by leaving the yard again during gameplay. Davis also ran a 7.13-second 60-yard dash, worked up to 88 mph across the infield, posted a peak exit velocity of 95.6 mph, and continues to offer intriguing two-way appeal after previously operating in the mid-to-upper 80s on the mound.

Greyson “G.G.” Wuis SS / Bob Jones, AL / 2030 Alabama's 2030 class is already beginning to feature several headline names, and Wuis has firmly positioned himself near the top of that group. The 5-foot-10, 156-pound prospect still has plenty of physical development ahead of him, but the present skill set is already remarkably advanced for his age. The left-handed hitter shows looseness in the hands and throughout the swing, allowing him to sync up exceptionally well and stay on plane through the zone with the ability to barrel velocity. Wuis took quality swings throughout the event, posting a peak exit velocity of 94.7 mph during the workout while consistently driving balls to the gaps and pull side. One of the more impressive swings of the weekend came during gameplay when he turned on a left-on-left offering and hammered it to the warning track in right field for an extra-base hit. The combination of present skill, advanced feel to hit, and long-term projection makes him one of the premier young follows in the state.

Cooper Mason SS / RHP / Bayside Academy, AL / 2030 Mason continued to look like one of the premier prospects in Alabama's 2030 class and remains firmly in the discussion among the top players nationally in the age group. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect showcased advanced offensive traits throughout the event, syncing up well in the left-handed swing with simple actions and an advanced feel for the barrel. He showed the ability to handle different parts of the strike zone and a present feel to hit that translated directly into gameplay, where he collected multiple extra-base hits. Mason more than proved he belonged this spring while competing as one of the top players on a powerhouse Class 4A program as an eighth grader. He projects to remain at shortstop long term and also offers intriguing two-way ability after operating in the mid-80s and topping at 86 mph on the mound while showing feel for spin and quality pitchability.

Brandon Garth Jr INF / RHP / American Christian, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 31 Garth once again showcased the offensive prowess and high-level athleticism that have become synonymous with his profile over the past few years. The 5-foot-9, 174-pound prospect possesses present strength and twitch and continues to stand out as a gamer with a confident, fearless approach. Offensively, Garth works from a square, athletic setup with a quick trigger for timing and turns the barrel with plenty of quickness through the zone. He showed advanced feel for the barrel throughout BP and repeatedly produced line drives to all parts of the field, posting a peak exit velocity of 99.0 mph and further reinforcing the quality in the offensive profile that has already translated to in-game production against quality competition. Garth also tested exceptionally well athletically, running a 6.63-second 60-yard dash with a 1.59-second 10-yard split and posting an event-best 29.6-inch vertical jump. He did not throw at this event, but the arm strength remains noteworthy after previously working into the upper 80s on the mound while consistently showing ultra-competitive traits.

John Pruet SS / Northridge, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 28 Pruet put together another quality round of BP and showed the traits that have translated to consistent in-game production. The 6-foot, 184-pound infielder possesses advanced barrel skills and a present hit tool with the ability to handle velocity and spray quality contact throughout the field. He works from a slightly crouched, open setup with his weight positioned on the backside and utilizes a rhythmic toe-tap trigger for timing. Pruet displays easy bat speed and quick, compact hands while incorporating the entire field into his approach and repeatedly producing firm contact throughout BP. He finished the workout with a peak exit velocity of 96.3 mph.

John Gregory SS / RHP / Mountain Brook, AL / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 9 Gregory appears to be continuing the trend of high-level shortstops coming through the program at Mountain Brook and once again looked the part of one of the top players in Alabama's 2029 class. The top-10 prospect possesses an impressive 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame that is high-waisted and athletic with additional room to add, and he has already added 10 pounds of quality strength since our last look in January. Offensively, Gregory works from a simple, balanced, upright setup with an easy stride for timing and showed quality bat speed for a player his age. He stays connected on a linear path through contact and showed some present heaviness to the barrel, producing a peak exit velocity of 98.3 mph during BP. Gregory also ran a 7.16-second 60-yard dash, worked up to 84.6 mph on the mound, and projects to remain on the left side of the infield long term thanks to his quality actions and arm strength across the diamond.

Easton Cook SS / Saraland, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 61 Cook continued to reinforce his standing as one of the top shortstops in the southern part of Alabama's 2028 class with another quality offensive showing. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound infielder possesses an athletic frame with noticeable strength in the lower half and consistently drove the baseball with authority throughout BP. The left-handed hitter works from a relaxed, athletic setup and utilizes a controlled load for timing, allowing him to stay balanced throughout the operation. He repeatedly peppered the middle of the field with firm contact as the barrel worked on an uphill path through the zone with present bat speed and a good feel to hit. Cook finished the workout with a peak exit velocity of 94.8 mph.

Jacob Thomas SS / Orange Beach, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 42 Thomas continued to show why he remains a high-follow rising junior shortstop in Alabama's 2028 class with another solid all-around workout and quality metrics across the board. The 5-foot-11, 186-pound infielder hits from a wider setup with quiet actions and a simple load, allowing him to stay short and well-connected throughout the swing. He showed good feel for the hands and worked on a level path through contact, producing mostly line-drive contact throughout BP. Thomas ran a 7.04-second 60-yard dash and posted a peak exit velocity of 97.8 mph during the workout. The present tools continue to trend in the right direction, and continued in-game production should only further define the ceiling of the profile.

Miller Lombardi SS / RHP / Wetumpka, AL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 108 Lombardi continues to be an intriguing follow thanks to the combination of athleticism, projection, and a quality left-handed bat. The 6-foot-1, 152-pound prospect possesses a lean, projectable frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength in the coming years. Offensively, Lombardi showcased a pretty left-handed stroke that consistently found the barrel throughout BP, working with a clean load and good rhythm throughout the operation. He turns the barrel with some present heaviness and repeatedly produced quality contact to the pull side during his round. A left-handed hitting shortstop with his athleticism should continue to garner significant interest from college coaches, and he also offers two-way appeal after working up to 84.5 mph on the mound and showing even more velocity in previous looks.

Baker Lyles SS / RHP / Douglas, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 47 Lyles' athleticism and explosiveness were evident throughout the workout and continue to make him an intriguing young follow in Alabama's 2029 class. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound prospect possesses present twitch and strength that show up in multiple areas of his game. Offensively, he hits from a slightly open setup and utilizes a medium leg kick for timing while keeping his weight on the backside throughout the swing. Lyles works the barrel on an uphill path and looks to create lift and impact to the gaps, producing a peak exit velocity of 93.6 mph during BP. He also ran a 6.90-second 60-yard dash and showed intriguing two-way traits on the mound after topping at 85.2 mph.

Evan Young SS / RHP / Huntsville, AL / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 23 Young showcased an intriguing blend of present tools and long-term upside throughout the workout. The 6-foot, 164-pound prospect possesses an athletic, projectable frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength. Offensively, Young works from a slightly crouched setup and creates quality separation with the hands in the load while utilizing the lower half well throughout the swing. He delivers the barrel on a semi-upward path with clean actions and produced a peak exit velocity of 94.7 mph during BP, with additional strength still to come. Young also offers notable two-way upside on the mound after working up to 84.1 mph with sink on the fastball.

Rawlins Tubbs SS / Holtville, AL / 2030 Tubbs continued to show one of the better hit tools among the rising freshmen in attendance and consistently found the barrel throughout the workout. The 5-foot-7, 153-pound left-handed hitter works from a balanced, quiet setup and utilizes a short stride for timing. He shows some present lag and an ability to get the barrel on plane, allowing him to work through the zone with a clean path and smooth, quick actions in the swing. Tubbs repeats the operation exceptionally well and consistently produced a high contact rate with a line-drive approach geared toward the middle of the field. He finished BP with a peak exit velocity of 91.0 mph.

Ryan Nichols SS / Tuscaloosa County, AL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 40 Nichols continued to showcase the athleticism that allows him to impact the game in multiple ways. The East Central CC recruit possesses a lean, athletic 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame with additional strength still to come. Offensively, Nichols works from an athletic, upright setup and utilizes an early load with a controlled leg kick after shifting his weight to the backside. He displayed a clean, fluid path through the zone with the ability to decelerate and stay under control throughout the swing. Nichols consistently produced line drives back through the middle of the field during BP, posting a peak exit velocity of 97.7 mph, and also turned in a 6.94-second 60-yard dash.

Hampton Hall SS / Oakman, AL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 51 Hall showcased a polished offensive skill set throughout the workout and continued to display advanced feel for the barrel from the right side. The 5-foot-9, 164-pound infielder features a loose, rhythmic swing with a clean path through the zone and consistently stayed on the barrel throughout BP. He showed the ability to change planes within the swing and handle pitches in different parts of the strike zone while utilizing the entire field in his approach. Hall produced a peak exit velocity of 92.4 mph and once again demonstrated the offensive traits that make him an intriguing follow in Alabama's 2028 class.

Andrew Edwards SS / Brooks, AL / 2027 Edwards has made noticeable strides over the past year and continues to emerge as a name-to-know uncommitted prospect in Alabama's 2027 class. The 6-foot, 170-pound infielder possesses an athletic frame with added strength and showcased quality tools throughout the workout. At the plate, he works from a quiet, balanced setup with a lower hand set and utilizes a simple load for timing. Edwards consistently delivered quick hands and a quick barrel through the zone while showing a middle-of-the-field approach throughout BP, finishing with a peak exit velocity of 92.2 mph. He also displayed high-level athleticism by turning in a 6.64-second 60-yard dash.

Cason Smith SS / Pell City, AL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 57 Smith continued to show why he remains an intriguing uncommitted prospect in Alabama's 2027 class and looks like a player who could be a quality addition for a program at the next level. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound infielder possesses a medium, athletic frame and showcased a polished offensive approach throughout the workout. He works with a conventional load and stays well balanced throughout the swing, allowing the barrel to work with quickness and hand speed through the zone. Smith consistently produced line drives back through the middle of the field and showed quality actions throughout his round of BP. He capped off a strong offensive showing with a peak exit velocity of 96.7 mph.

Ben Pugh SS / RHP / Orange Beach, AL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 119 Pugh continues to stack quality performances and may have turned in his best overall showing yet at a Prep Baseball event. Coming off a strong junior campaign as a two-way prospect, the 5-foot-9, 165-pound athlete showcased his tools throughout the workout. He ran a 6.90-second 60-yard dash and led the event defensively by working up to 95 mph across the infield, further highlighting his athleticism and arm strength. Offensively, Pugh displayed a clean, level path through the zone with good feel for the barrel and produced a peak exit velocity of 93.6 mph. He also remains an intriguing option on the mound after previously working into the mid-80s with traits that could fit in a back-end relief role.

Noah Isensee SS / James Clemens, AL / 2030 Isensee continued to show why he is regarded as one of the more intriguing young shortstops in Alabama's 2030 class. The 5-foot-5, 126-pound prospect still has plenty of physical development ahead of him, but the present skill set already stands out for a rising freshman. A switch-hitter, Isensee showed natural feel for the barrel from both sides of the plate and consistently found the sweet spot throughout batting practice. He displayed smooth, clean actions in the swing and worked with a current line-drive approach geared toward all parts of the field. The combination of advanced offensive skills and long-term projection makes him an intriguing young follow moving forward.

UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
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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