EMERSON, GA: The summer is here and the State Games of Georgia kicks off our summer season at LakePoint. Teams from all over the counry were here as our scouting staff was out in full force watching games all weeekend long. We will be publishing scout blogs at the end of every tournament. Check out notes and videos on players than made an impression on our scouting staff in the 1st weekend back. 

14U

Easton Stephens, OF, 2030, Cartersville (GA)
Stephens, who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, is a kid with a very mature mindset in the box and a very smooth swing through the zone. Stephens in a 1-0 count took advantage off a missed FB and hit a hard line drive into LF for an RBI 1B which would tie the game back up at 1-1. In the OF, he showed a very comfortable look by easily tracking fly balls hit and always knowing where to go with the baseball when it was hit to him. With Stephens weighing 165 and being 6-foot-1 he will have plenty of more time to grow and get even stronger with time. Stephens showed really high maturity and a kid with a good future ahead of him. 

Cohen Heath, RHP/OF, 2030, Bremen
Heath is 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, class of 2030 who stood out with a projectable arm topping 86. Heath is able to make pitches from different slots from over the top to 3/4s with arm side run on his fast ball. Presents a mature curveball topping 76 and his mechanics allow him to generate great whip by sinking into his back hip with exceptional internal rotation. His fast ball was 82-85 and curveball was 73-75 with great ability to mix, not afraid of throwing curveballs early in the count. A competitive hitter who is able to work the count and bring in two RBIs with a .500 average. At his young age he has a lot of opportunity to grow in his arm showing a high ceiling as a pitcher. 

Preston Powell, RHP/MIF, 2030 Baylor (HS) (TN)
Powell stands at 5-foot-9 and 145 pounds, class of 2030. Had a good tournament going 4-5 in 3 games and consistently worked the counts showing good discipline at the plate.Was able to consistently find barrels using a short leg lift with a quick and smooth top hand staying on plane against variable pitch elevations. High volume production cashing in on 4 RBIs. First at bat he fell into a 2-2 count and snagged a great liner in the gap. He also has some quick ability as a pitcher with good mechanics that will only get better as he grows. 

Wells Allen, 3B, 2030, Bayside Academy (AL)
Allen had strong plate appearances throughout the tournament, finishing 2 for 5 with a .400 batting average while drawing two walks and striking out just once. He showed great barrel control with a smooth, balanced swing and a controlled toe-tap load that kept him on time throughout his at-bats. He consistently made quality contact and stayed composed throughout the tournament. 

Vinny Cammarota, SS, 2030, North Gwinnett
Cammarota showed off his offensive prowess early in the State Games as he led his team to a 10-0 win going 2 for 3 with a .667 batting average driving in 3 RBI’s. He would continue to impress by hitting .571 and driving in four with only one strikeout over the whole tournament. He showed patience at the plate by staying in his approach and working the count in his favor. Once he got the pitch he liked, he always put a solid barrel on it. Cammarota is also not afraid of being in the moment resulting in a 2 out rbi which shows his mentality towards adversity. He has a quiet load which helps him see the ball better with minimal head movement. He has a good frame at 5-foot-10, 140-pounds and will only continue to fill his body more creating an even more dynamic player. Cammarota’s offensive skillset is already on the upside and as he grows and fills out, he will have even more eyes on him as the XBH’s and homers start to rack up. 

Anthony Butler, RHP/C, 2030, Morrow  
Butler came to play this weekend and had a great showing at the plate. Stayed patient and was able to find his pitch while battling at the plate. The 14 year old had great poise at the plate as well and stayed calm and delivered when he called too. Also, had great hand speed to bring his bat through the zone.One game he went 2 for 2 and was able to find a barrel and drive in runs every time he was up to bat. A consistent hitter through and through as the weekend went on, also a great athlete on the bases as well. This kid has a bright future as he is only 14 with time to continue to work on his craft and get better.