2026 Florida Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis

Ethan Bissell RHP / SS / St Johns Country Day, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full oval shaped motion in the backswing that hooks into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside run. T1874, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 sharp and natural movement. T2300, 2199 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates decent depth and armside run. T1795, 1791 average rpm.
ATH: 21.90 max vertical.

Kristian Casado RHP / Foundation Academy, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing that sling shots into a 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Generates riding action with heavy armside run. T2400, 2322 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 movement with more sweep than depth. T2152, 2094 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Generates great depth out of hand. Maintains arm speed. T2258, 1824 average rpm.
ATH: 22.60 max vertical.

Braydon Cook RHP / SS / SBA Clubhouse academy, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a low 3/4 release point.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Generates slight rising action and slight armside run. T2328, 2167 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharp action out of hand with more sweep than depth. T2085, 2018 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Generates solid depth and armside run. T1735, 1612 average rpm.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Squatted setup with quiet hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 69.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Above average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Rounds off the ball well with methodical footwork and soft hands.

Kline Cummings LHP / LHP / Bolles, FL / 2028

Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery. Room for more extension off the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Generates riding action with little horizontal movement. T2315, 2265 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Sharp action out of hand with more sweep than depth. T2216, 2175 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1672, 1639 average rpm.
ATH: 24.40 max vertical.

Carson Dicks LHP / 1B / Santa Fe Catholic High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. Lanky athletic build.
Delivery: Deliberate sidesaddle windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Generates slight rising action and slight armside run. T2150, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 movement. T1780, 1775 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Generates a small break with equal sweep and depth. T1933, 1894 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates slight armside run. T1834, 1571 average rpm.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60. 2.04 and 4.48 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.60 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Upright setup with low hands. Short stride during load. Short uphill path through the zone. 66.2 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Fields out infront and reads hops well.

Mason Dicks RHP / OF / Santa Fe Catholic High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 174-pounds. Lanky athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch only with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into an over the top release.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Generates riding action and slight armside run. T2372, 2249 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Natural 11/5 movement out of the hand. Out pitch potential. T2407, 2392 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Sharp action out of hand with more sweep than depth. T2169, 1949 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Maintains arm speed. Good spin differential between FB and CH. T1310, 1310 average rpm.
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.30 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with weight on backfoot and low hands. Long stride during load. Short uphill path through the zone. 62.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Above average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Stop and go fielder that stays down on the ball.

Alejandro Diego RHP / Calvary Christian High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-6, 234-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Delivery: Deliberate sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into a 3/4 release.
FB: T87, 83-85 mph. Generates riding action and slight armside run. Controlled for strikes. T2200, 2118 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Generates two plane break with more sweep than depth. T2038, 1905 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates solid depth out of hand. T1888, 1756 average rpm.
ATH: 17.00 max vertical.

Kingston Ebanks LHP / OF / Olympia High, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Traditional windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long extension in the backswing into a 3/4 release.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Generates riding action with armside run. T2393, 2338 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Natural 11/5 movement out of the hand. T2425, 2381 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Generates two plane break with more sweep than depth. T2707, 2581 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates solid depth and heavy armside run out of hand. T2264, 2233 average rpm.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.70 max vertical.

Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly downhill path with quick hands through the zone. 70.6 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-88 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Fields out infront with quick feet.

Ellsworth Elston RHP / 1B / IMG Academy, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 191-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm in the backswing into a low 3/4 release point.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Generates riding action with armside run. T2340, 2215 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Tight rotation 11/5 movement with more sweep than depth. T2116, 2057 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Generates sharp two plane break. T2089, 2068 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates slight armside run. T1331, 1311 average rpm.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.90 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 72.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 363' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. OF-87 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: OF: Takes correct angles and stays down on the ball. INF: Stays don on the ball and reads hops well.

Devon Hebner RHP / 1B / St Johns Country Day, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 206-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Generates riding action. T1960, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Tight rotation with 11/5 movement. T2047, 1898 average rpm.
CH: 73-78 mph. Maintains arm speed. Good spin differential between FB and CH. T1359, 1278 average rpm.
ATH: 20.90 max vertical. 

Justin Howell RHP / 1B / Cambridge Christian, FL / 2028

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 176-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into a 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Generates slight rising action with armside run. T2063, 1979 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Natural tight rotation with 11/5 movement. T2342, 2136 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Natural sharp action out of hand with more sweep than depth. T2335, 2243 average rpm.
ATH: 20.80 max vertical.

Cale Lichtenberg RHP / 3B / Jesuit, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 208-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside movement. T2174, 2094 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Sharp action with more depth than sweep. T2361, 2285 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains arm speed and generates slight armside run. T1779, 1672 average rpm.
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.20 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with high hands. Double taps front foot during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. 61.6 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. Advanced arm strength with short action.
Defense: Fields out infront with sure hands.

Clayton MacConnell RHP / 1B / Melbourne Senior High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 157-pounds. Lean wiry build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery. Good high/low plane.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Generates riding action with armside movement. T2024, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Natural 11/5 movement with late action. T2288, 2046 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Sharp action with more sweep than depth. T2232, 2153 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-70 mph.
ATH: 18.00 max vertical.

William Miller RHP / OF / St Thomas Aquinas High School, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-7, 189-pounds. Lean wiry build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Traditional windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm in the backswing into an 3/4 release.
FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Generates slight rising action with armside run. T2378, 2227 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 movement with more sweep than depth. T2181, 1933 average rpm.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with weight on backfoot. Controlled leg kick during load. Short steep uphill path through the zone. 64.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 349' max distance.

Jake Murray RHP / OF / Jesuit, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 146-pounds. Lean wiry build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide setup with quiet hands. Lifts front foot during load. Short slightly uphill path through the zone. 62.1 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Above average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.

Jake Poirier LHP / 1B / IMG Academy, FL / 2028

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm in the backswing into an 3/4 release.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Generates riding action with heavy armside run. T2095, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 movement that casts out of the hand. T2020, 1982 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Maintains arm speed with armside run. T1599, 1452 average rpm.
CUT: 72-72 mph.
SPLT: 64-64 mph.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.35 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 15.00 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Slightly wide rhythmic setup with quiet hands. Lifts heel during load. Short slightly downhill path through the zone. 61.5 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 248' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with quick feet and reads hops well.

Colton Rogers RHP / OF / Suwannee, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 154-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing that slingshots into a sidearm release.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Generates sink and heavy armside run. T1795, 1747 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tight rotation that generates more sweep than depth. T2491, 2384 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed with decent depth and armside run. T1632, 1625 average rpm.
ATH: 21.10 max vertical.

Jackson Ross LHP / 1B / J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 216-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Traditional windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Generates slight rising action with armside movement. T2298, 2172 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. 11/5 movement with tight rotation and late action. T2723, 2676 average rpm.
SL: 77-80 mph. Natural shape out of hand that generates more depth than sweep. T2441, 1987 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Maintains arm speed with armside run. T1257, 1087 average rpm.
ATH: 8.28 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 14.30 max vertical.

Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Short slightly downhill path through the zone. 63.3 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Stays down on the ball and reads hops well.

Dylan Sorensen RHP / 3B / Braden River High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm in the backswing into an 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Generates riding action with little horizontal movement. Controlled for strikes. T2107, 2005 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 movement with tight rotation and late action. T2020, 1923 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Maintains arm speed with armside run. T1997, 1918 average rpm.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.

Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Short level path through the zone. 68.3 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Advanced arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with quick feet and soft hands.

Daniel Tovar RHP / Osceola Technical College St Cloud Campus, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 212-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Generates riding action with little horizontal movement. T2247, 2032 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Maintains arm speed with armside run. T2106, 2056 average rpm.
ATH: 12.00 max vertical. 

Carson Wheatley LHP / OF / Pasco, FL / 2028

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 178-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm in the backswing into an 3/4 release.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside run. T2403, 2302 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 11/5 movement with more sweep than depth. T2232, 2157 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1542, 1473 average rpm.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.20 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Quiet balanced setup. Short stride during load. Short level path with quick hands through the zone. 75.6 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 93.0 mph. 382' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-88 mph. Above average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball. 

Dylan Williams RHP / SS / Marathon School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 149-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Traditional windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm in the backswing into an 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Generates slight rising action with armside run. T2391, 2181 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. 11/5 movement that casts out of the hand with more sweep than depth. T2264, 2248 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Tight rotation that generates more sweep than depth. T2397, 2331 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Maintains arm speed with armside run. T1855, 1710 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 62.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Above average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with soft hands.

Madden Williams RHP / 3B / St Johns Country Day, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 199-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into an over the top release point.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Generates slight rising action with slight armside run. T2262, 2200 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 11/5 movement with more sweep than depth. T2077, 1919 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Tight rotation that generates more sweep than depth. T2110, 2033 average rpm.
ATH: 17.70 max vertical.