NORTHPORT, AL - On Sunday, August 17th, the River Run Fall Games highlighted Opening Weekend at the newly opened River Run Park in Northport, AL, the new home for Prep Baseball Tournaments in Alabama. This event was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2026-2030 classes. These players went through an pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, defensive workout, Vizual Edge testing, and more. Pitchers were able to throw simulated innings during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Sunday.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all catchers from the event. Check back tomorrow as we take an individualized look at all of the outfielders from the event.  

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Alex Kightlinger, Northside (AL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 130 pounds. Proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance with open feet. Slightly upward path with developing power. Mostly middle away approach.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (65.8 avg.); 190-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.18 pop time range; Clean and quick with the transfer, developing arm strength.
Athletic Testing: 8.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 68.09 Edge Score.

Caison Price, Buckhorn (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 135 pounds. Athletic and proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, squared stance. Shorter, compact swing. Slightly upward bat path with a middle away approach producing line drives.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop time range; Clean transfer. Short and quick exchange.
Athletic Testing: 8.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 13.30-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 74.06 Edge Score.

Brayden Hammon, James Clemens (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 148.4 pounds. Long, lean frame with room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance with squared feet. Longer, whippy swing with a controlled barrel. Upward path with an all fields approach.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (69 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. True 3/4 slot with developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.16-2.19 pop time range; Works well laterally behind the plate, clean receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 49.63 Edge Score.

Mason Gandy, Guntersville (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Proportional frame, can add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly crouched stance with a higher handset. Shorter, compact swing with a quicker barrel through the zone. Mostly middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Quick arm. Higher 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: 1.88-2.00 pop time range; Athletic setup. Quiet and clean with the mitt.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 55.32 Edge Score.

Mick Tyrrell, Bob Jones (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 176 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance with squared feet. Hands work directly toward baseball. Slightly upward bat path with a n all fields approach.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, clean transfer.
Defense: 1.90-2.16 pop time range; Smooth and athletic actions. Looseness in the hips.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 68.3 Edge Score.

Brody ogles, Oxford (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-2, 176 pounds. Athletic frame, strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance with open feet. Consistent, repeatable swing. Quicker barrel through the zone. Upward path with a line drive approach.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, clean transfer.
Defense: 2.13-2.22 pop time range; Looseness in the hips, clean and easy receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.60-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 79.89 Edge Score.

Colton Lindsey, McGill-Toolen Catholic (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 179.9 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with higher handset. Hands work inside the baseball. Slightly upward bat path with an all-fields approach producing line drives.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. More of an over the top slot with plenty of carry out of the hand.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop time range; Clean and easy actions, quiet receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 66.66 Edge Score.

Dylan Parrish, Northridge (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 181 pounds. Strength in the lower half, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, wider stance with a higher handset. Hands work to stay inside the baseball, slightly upward path with an all fields approach.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. More of an over the top slot showed accuracy and carry.
Defense: 1.94-2.04 pop time range; Easy, quiet receiver. Clean with the mitt.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 74.68 Edge Score.

Wes Murphree, Tuscaloosa Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 200 pounds. Compact frame with plenty of present strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance with higher handset. Short, simple swing. Controls the barrel well. Middle-away approach producing line drives.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. More of an over the top slot with some arm strength.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop time range; Received the ball down very well in game play, moves well behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.70-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 68.15 Edge Score.

Brooks Fowlkes, Hillcrest (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 205 pounds. Compact build with strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance with closed feet and a natural handset. Quick swing, moves the barrel with intent. Slightly upward bat path with an all fields approach.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. Showed carry to the 2B bag.
Defense: 1.95-1.97 pop time range; Clean natural actions. Solid defensive behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 65.38 Edge Score.

David Ogle, Alexandria (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 210 pounds. Physical frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance with closed feet. Quick swing, hands work inside the baseball. Mostly flat path, works a line drive approach to all fields. .
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. True 3/4 slot, accurate throws to the 2B bag.
Defense: 2.25-2.38 pop time range; Solid receiving skills, can extend the plate to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.80-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 78.99 Edge Score.

Walt Etheridge, Southern Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 216.9 pounds. Powerfully built with plenty of present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance with squared feet and natural handset. Slightly upward bat path with a consistent swing. Mostly pull side approach.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with some arm strength.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop time range; Clean and natural actions with the mitt, moves laterally well behind the dish.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.20-inch max vertical jump.
Visual Edge: 65.77 Edge Score.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Central Alabama Fall ID	September 14th, 2025	Opelika High School (Opelika, AL)
North Alabama Fall ID	September 28th, 2025	James Clemens High School (Madison, AL)
South Alabama Fall ID	October 5th, 2025	Orange Beach Sportsplex (Orange Beach, AL)
Birmingham Fall ID	October 26th, 2025	Pelham High School (Pelham, AL)

 

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