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South Walton Showdown Scout Blog

Tuesday, March 10

Niceville (FL) 3, Knoxville Central (TN) 2

Farragut (TN) 8, The Bennett School (TX) 4

The Bennett School (TX) 11, Lewisburg (MS) 6

2026 SS Deacon Avery, Niceville (FL), Coastal Carolina commit

Avery turned heads during our recent look, pairing an imposing 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame with remarkably tightly controlled mechanics for his size. The Coastal Carolina commit showcased his present strength and physical maturity at the plate, utilizing explosive torque and natural leverage to barrel a hard line drive into left field for an RBI single. Operating from the right side, he maintains a balanced, quiet setup before delivering a violent yet compact stroke through the hitting zone. His ability to stay short to the ball while still generating high-end impact makes him a constant extra-base threat.

'26 SS Deacon Avery (FL) pairs an imposing 6’3” 215 lb frame w/ tightly controlled mechanics.

Present strength creating natural leverage with explosive torque sending a hard line drive to LF for an RBI 1B. @CoastalBaseball recruit@NHSEaglesBB | @SowalBaseball pic.twitter.com/rjKkZZ6VEu

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) March 10, 2026