On Wednesday, July 1 the Prep Baseball Arkansas Staff hosted our Arkansas Top Prospect Games at the University of Arkansas' Baum Stadium in Fayetteville. This event consisted of 64 players from around the state. All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff. We also use these events as identifiers for future invite-only events, like and the prestigious Prep Baseball Future Games that take place at the tail end of the summer. To see what our events offer click HERE. 

Today, we are taking a look at a few of the standouts from the day with scout notes and video below.

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Quick Hits

Rhett Rogers C / 1B / Catholic, AR / 2029 With a powerful left-side swing, Rhett consistently generates elite clubhead speed and a clean, aggressive release through impact. That combination produces the top exit velocity in the event at an impressive 100 mph. His bat control and ability to drive the ball off the left side allow him to maximize carry while maintaining authority on contact. Overall, his swing profile turned raw power into peak results.

Cooper Webb OF / RHP / Greenwood, AR / 2027 With a long, lean two-way build, Webb creates easy velocity and a repeatable delivery that’s built for extension. On the mound, he’s up to 87 mph, and his mechanics translate that same strength to the plate for serious power. His athleticism lets him stay balanced while staying aggressive through contact, reaching 99.7 mph at the plate. Overall, he’s a rare profile that combines raw arm strength with swing speed in one body.

Matthew Guyll OF / 1B / Rogers Heritage, AR / 2027 As a left-handed hitter, he uses an uphill swing that helps him stay on top of the baseball and drive with intent. That attack angle creates pull-side power, allowing him to do damage when the ball is pitched to his strength. His best impact showed up in the numbers, recording a top exit velocity of 99.4 mph. Overall, his swing path and bat speed profile combine to produce loud, authoritative contact.

Jace Dulaney C / 3B / Greene Co. Tech High School, AR / 2028 As a physical catcher, he brings strength and athletic intent to both sides of the position. Behind the plate, his pop time ranged from 1.99 to 2.13, showing quick transfers and a fast release to cut down baserunners. With the bat, he also delivered loud contact, posting a top exit velocity of 99 mph. Overall, he’s a power profile who controls the game with both arm and impact.

Evan Canode SS / 2B / Bentonville, AR / 2028 Canode an athletic player with solid infield fundamentals and a natural feel for groundballs and transfers. Because of his quickness and dependable hands, he can handle multiple positions on the diamond with confidence. At the plate, he backed up the athleticism with power, recording a top exit velocity of 99 mph. Overall, he’s a versatile defender who can contribute impact contact.

Parker Wiles SS / RHP / Pea Ridge, AR / 2029 Top-ranked player in his class who shows impeccable feel for the game at every turn. As an all-around athlete, he plays fast, reads situations well, and consistently makes winning plays. That athleticism shows on the defensive side, where he’s up to 90 across the infield with his arm and actions. With the bat, he posted a top exit velocity of 91 mph, backing up his overall impact.

Chase Wilder 2B / RHP / Bentonville West, AR / 2028 He’s a twitchy two-way player whose athletic movement lets him translate impact to both sides of the ball. His quickness shows in how he handles grounders in the field, running up to 87 mph across the infield. On the mound, he’s also built for action with arm strength up to 86 mph. At the plate, he produced real pop, recording a top exit velocity of 98.7 mph. Overall, his versatility and feel make him dangerous wherever he plays.

Logan Farber 2B / RHP / Elkins, AR / 2027 Left-handed hitter with tons of power, and it shows in how consistently he finds impact when he swings. His twitchy uphill swing keeps him on top of the baseball, creating real lift and pull-side intent. That approach produced a top exit velocity of 98.3 mph, putting his bat in the loud-contact tier. Overall, he’s a high-end threat whose swing characteristics turn speed into power

Easton Klostermeyer 3B / C / Bentonville, AR / 2029 He’s a physical left-handed hitter who leverages his long limbs to generate power and carry. His swing allows him to drive the ball in the air to all parts of the field with consistent intent. On the defensive side, he shows athletic tools as he’s up to 81 across the infield. He’s a well-built player who combines impact contact with real presence at the plate.

Owen Summerford OF / 2B / Fayetteville, AR / 2027 He’s an all-around athlete who impacts the game with speed and power. On the track, he ran a 6.94, showcasing the quickness that helps him take extra bases. With the bat, he posted a top exit velocity of 98 mph, backing up his offensive threat. Defensively, he also plays with a strong outfield arm, firing throws up to 88.

Anderson Love 3B / RHP / Van Buren, AR / 2028 From the right side, he brings an uphill swing approach that helps him stay on top of the baseball and drive with authority. His best contact showed up in the numbers, posting a top exit velocity of 97.8 mph. Even with his power already evident, he’ll continue to get better as he fine-tunes his timing and execution.

Caden Mendenhall SS / RHP / Greenwood, AR / 2028 Two-way player who excels on both sides of the ball with a well-rounded skill set. At the plate, he uses a simple swing that stays on time and produces consistent contact, highlighted by a top exit velocity of 97.5 mph. In the field, he shows clean mechanics with athletic play in the infield, reaching up to 89. On the mound, he’s capable of arm strength up to 86, making him a true impact threat everywhere.

Cason Willing C / OF / Berryville, AR / 2028 He’s a physical backstop who combines strength with a strong defensive mindset. Behind the plate, his pop time ranged from 1.93 to 1.99, showing quick transfers and a fast, accurate release. At the plate, he posted a top exit velocity of 96.8 mph, adding real pop to his all-around value. He’s constantly improving and getting closer to his next level every time out.

Trevor Reed SS / RHP / Southside (Fort Smith), AR / 2028 He’s a player with tons of upside, featuring real arm talent and athletic action at multiple spots. In the infield, he was up to 91 across the bag, and on the mound he reached up to 88, showing his ability to create velocity on both sides. More to come as he continues to grow and add strength, which should only elevate his impact. Overall, he’s a high-ceiling prospect built to keep trending upward.

Koen Bickford RHP / 1B / Mountain Home, AR / 2027 Solid athletic frame with tons of potential on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he showed he can create velocity with ease, running the fastball up to 87 mph. In the field, his athleticism translates to the infield, reaching up to 82 across the positions, and he can play with a strong outfield arm up to 86. With the bat, he produced real impact too, posting a top exit velocity of 94.6 mph.

Cooper Maness OF / RHP / Conway Christian, AR / 2028 He’s got a solid athletic frame with present tools and room to keep growing. Offensively, his slight uphill swing helps him stay on plane and turn good contact into real pop, highlighted by a top exit velocity of 96.9 mph. Defensively, he can impact the outfield as he reached up to 84, showing his arm strength and actions translate to space. Overall, he’s a well-rounded prospect with power and athletic capability.

Craig Hicks OF / RHP / Berryville, AR / 2027 Tall, lean frame with athletic explosion and plenty of upside. He ran a 6.85 60, showing the speed to impact the game beyond just the bat. Offensively, he produced loud contact with a top exit velocity of 94.7 mph. Defensively, he can play outfield with arm strength up to 87, and his ability on the mound gives him significant potential.

John Nauman OF / Rogers, AR / 2028 He’s an athletic player who brings real speed, running a 6.88 60 that helps him play fast and attack opportunities. From the left side, he shows a level swing that keeps him on time and creates consistent contact. His best impact backed up the contact with a top exit velocity of 95.4 mph. Well-rounded profile who can impact the game in multiple ways.

Lucas Hildebrand OF / LHP / Little Rock Christian, AR / 2028 Well-rounded player who combines speed, impact, and defensive range. He ran a 6.90 60, showcasing the quickness to pressure the bases. At the plate, he posted a top exit velocity of 94.6 mph, highlighting his ability to make strong contact. In the outfield, he also shows arm strength, reaching up to 84.

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