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2026 Future Games: Team Georgia and Team Southeast Recap

July 28, 2026
Prep Baseball Georgia
Staff

Another banner year for the Future Games this presitgous event saw over 495+ college coaches walk through the game. 

A total of 23 players represented the state of Georgia with 13 on Team Southeast as well as late additions to Team Hawaii and Team West Coast. Talent shined across the board with many different profiles that can provide big-time value at every level. 

In the recap today, we take a look at our Team MVP, Team MVPitcher, Biggest Winners as well as a quick look at what the entire roster did across the week. To see full stats from the event CLICK HERE.

Team Georgia

Team MVP: Rylan Jenkins, OF, 2028, Washington County
Stats: .714, HR, 2 2B, 5 R, 3 SB
The true definition of a spark-plug, Jenkins brought the energy and production all week long while really setting the tone for Team Georgia on the week. Compact, explosive 5-foot-8, 160-pound frame shows a toolshed profile that's highlighted by carrying tools in both the run and hit tools. Jenkins would put together one of the best weeks across the event going .714 with a HR, 2 2B, 5 R, and 3 SB across the week and only failing to reach base in his first and last at-bats. Zone awareness is as advanced as you’ll find in the state with accuracy in the barrel that plays throughout the zone and mature two-strike approach that makes it nearly impossible to beat in-zone. Don’t sleep on the raw power either with ability to turn on balls with carry to the pull-side and will show it in-game as displayed on a 367ft. shot to LCF against Tennessee. This is a true center field profile long-term with a great first step and excellent routes in all directions that allow for easy tracking. The makeup is plus with vocal leadership both on and off the field and truly just an infectious personality that you want in the dugout at all times. This was an easy choice with the week that Jenkins put together and now positioned himself greatly for what should be an exciting start to the month of August. 

Team MVPitcher: Lawson Moore, LHP/1B, 2028, Gatewood
Stats: 2.0 IP, 5 K, 0 BB; .400, 2B, 2 BB
The bulldog, low-pulse demeanor that Moore brings to the table was made to be an asset for a high-stakes event like Future Games and that’s exactly what helped lead the recent State Champion to earn the team MVPitcher. Stout 6-foot-0, 218-$frame moves extremely well on the mound with a methodical delivery that he repeats well and shows the present feel and command of a strong three-pitch mix. Struck out 5 over 2.0 IP against Florida while facing the minimum. Going back to 14U, the best way to describe the fastball for the LHP is a “profanity fastball” for lack of a better term. Moore mixes both four-seam and sinker shapes while attacking in-zone with confidence and showing the ability to generate whiffs and soft contact alike. Command is present to every quadrant of the zone and looks to be an above-average offering right now in the upper-80s with even more velocity to come. Both the slider and changeup tunnel and play well off the fastball at 79-80 with budding feel for both. The breaking ball looks slightly more advanced with late bite that has the aptitude to miss bats. All Moore has done throughout his career is win paired with only-improving stuff and plus makeup that will make the profile enticing even among P4 programs come August 1st. 

Two-Way Impact: Rylan Farlow, RHP/SS, 2028, Greenbrier
Stats: 1.2 IP, 2 K, 2 BB, 2 H; .400, 2B, 2 BB
Farlow has quietly built himself into one of the best two-way prospects in Georgia’s 2028 class and had the full bag working as the RHP/SS would come through in multiple ways for Team Georgia on the week. Farlow would be tasked with setting the tone on the mound against Florida and proceed to show the high-level arm talent in the quick outing. Clean, efficient arm action with present arm speed and ability to repeat extremely well. Fastball jumps out of the hand at 88-92 with ride that generates easy swing-and-miss at the top of the zone. Mid-70s curveball pairs well with sharp bite and feel to spin that helps create depth to miss barrels in and out of the zone. Changeup can be the separator for Farlow down the line with late arm-side fade that falls off the table in the low-80s. The barrel really stood out for Farlow on the week as well with one of the best all-around rounds of BP paired with loud contact in multiple at-bats throughout the week, including a 2B to LF at 102.7. Quiet actions pre-pitch with a well-leveraged path backed by easy above-average bat speed. Farlow rounds out the profile with quality actions on the left-side of the dirt including soft hands and obvious arm strength to make any throw necessary. This was a fantastic way for Farlow to end the summer and now looks forward to what could be an exciting opening to his recruiting. 

 

Biggest Winners

Lio Garcia, SS, 2028, Buford
The #3 player in Georgia’s 2028 class flashed as close to a five-tool profile as you’ll see in the Peach State that shined in both workouts and throughout gameplay. Garcia would hit .600 on the week, picking up hits each game that concluded with a no-doubter to LF that would put the finishing touches on both a Team Georgia win and huge week for the incoming junior. With a twitchy setup from the right-side, the shortstop shows an innate feel for the barrel in an all-fields approach that plays against full pitch mixes. Came through with multiple 95+ EVs on the week including the HR that left the bat at 100.1. Defensive actions stand out consistently with range through the middle of the field and plus athleticism to attack balls with the utmost confidence. There’s no world where Garcia doesn’t draw considerable power-four interest next week with tools to play at the highest level. 

 

Gavin Greene, C, 2028, Blessed Trinity
The entire profile for Greene has done nothing but improve since we saw him back in 14U and now has the makings of a high-level defender with real impact in the barrel. BP round was as potent as we’ve ever seen from Greene with multiple pull-side HR amongst setting new career-numbers in many categories. Rhythmic load keeps him on time from the right side with a level path through the zone that does a great job of matching planes well. Took quality at-bats throughout the week and came through with a hard-hit base knock against Florida to open the week. Plus defensive profile was on full display throughout the week, handling multiple new arms with ease and showing the catch and throw with a 1.91 caught stealing in-game. Controls the game as well as any high-school catcher I've seen at this level with budding impact at the plate that will be coveted by schools at all levels. 

 

Breck Hemphill, OF, 2028, Harrison
The stock for Hemphill since moving to Georgia this past winter has been skyrocketing, and the physical outfielder had the top-of-the-class profile on full display in front of nearly 500 college coaches this past week. An above-average athlete armed with a hulking 6-foot-2, 215-pound frame that still holds projection and could have long-term staying power in CF if things continue to trend like they are. What will carry the profile/ceiling is the bat, as Hemphill is already looking like one of the premier left-handed hitters in the country. Present plus bat speed with tremendous length in-zone that stands out from the balance that the outfielder shows in the longer load. Generated among the highest max max velocity in workouts and proceeded to finish his 3-hit week in-game with a laser at 106.1 for a base hit up the middle. Production has really stood out all year long and closes his summer on a high note with SEC/ACC aspirations seeming likely.

David Vargas, SS, 2028, Cartersville
It's no question that Vargas was one of the biggest winners for Team Georgia and arguably the event. Sent the crowd into a frenzy during the prime-time showdown with Florida as he launched one over the right-field wall for a solo home-run in a tough L/L match-up. Would also pick up a pull-side knock in GM3 to cap off his Future Games stat line. Present athletcisim in the lean 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with growing strength and tools galore. Quiet actions pre-pitch in a relaxed approach with flick in the barrel that stays in the zone forever with accuracy and leverage. Minimal wasted effort in a direct path to contact while staying well-connected and balanced through the zone. Polished defensive makeup with long-term staying potential at shortstop backed by bouncy, fluid footwork with soft hands and quickness in all directions while showing quality arm strength to match. One of the best overall profiles in the class with still so much more to project as a p4 bid seems very likely within the coming days. 

Jax Nystrom, 2B, 2028, Denmark
It might have been a hitless week for the talented infielder, but it’s easy-to-see the impact that Nystrom brings to the field and remain extremely bullish on the hit/power ceiling. A well-connected, compact left-handed cut finds barrels at a rapid rate from phonebooth turns and innate ability to create leverage in-zone. Generated EVs north of 104 in BP and then proceeded to find a handful of 90+ in-game including 103.8 to the pull-side. Never seemed over matched in the box and ability to generate above-average pop from a compact 5-foot-8, 162-pound frame is second to none in the class. The ceiling looks like a bat first 2B that has the makings of a mini McGonigle at the plate and will be an immediate name to know in just a few days. 

Tripp Sapp, 3B, 2028, Loganville
The in-game intangibles and gamer type makeup always stand out for Sapp with another strong showing amongst some of the nations best. Took good swings across the week with all-fields barrels including a base knock back up-the-middle in game 3. Athletic 5-foot-10, 169-pounds with strength to project and present above-average tools throughout. Creates good separation in a balanced move forward with barrel length from an on-plane path. Loose wrists with ability to control the barrel well and excellent plate coverage. Zone awareness and pitch recognition stand out with adjustability in the cut. Bat-to-ball skills have been advanced for quite some time in a polished all-fields approach with power quickly developing. Performed at a high-level on the left-side of the dirt with tough play one after another as he made his presence felt on multiple instances. Boasts a quality first step paired with strong instincts and soft hands to match. Arm strength is evident as well that should allow him to stick at SS or 3B long-term. It’s a high-floor profile with p4 upside and will bring the type of “gamer” traits to provide immediate value to success at the next level. 

 

Christian Osborne, RHP, 2028, Pierce County
Osborne turned out one of the more impressive pitching performances for Team Georgia across the week. Closed out Future Games with a pair of strikeouts during a scoreless 2.0 innings-pitched against Team Alabama. Loose, athletic delivery and tight turn with real arm speed while working from a steep angle. Wiry, high-waisted 6-foot-0, 166-pound frame with plenty more velo to project down the line. Fastball sat 88-90 (T91 MPH) and jumped out of the hand with life through the zone while generating in-zone misses. Sparingly flipped over a curveball with budding feel at 74-76 and ability to create freezes. There is still plenty more to tap into across the frame/profile towards a significant ceiling as Osborne should draw interest across multiple levels. 

Chase Alonso, RHP/UTL, 2028, Rabun Gap
It was an excellent showing for Alonso to close out the game against a potent lineup in Team Florida. Ability to mix all 4 pitches well as he punched out a pair across a scoreless two-innings pitched. Physical, broad-shouldered 6-foot-2, 209-pounds with body control and projection remaining. Bulldog demeanor and attacks in-the-zone with intent. Arm speed is present with ability to repeat the delivery and hides the ball well from a three-quarter slot. Heavy fastball through the zone at 88-90 and induced plenty of swing-and-miss in the zone. Two distinct breaking balls mixed in and showed a tight slider that tunneled well with short break for whiffs at 78-81. Curveball created more 12/6 depth at 77-79. Sparingly used a changeup to round out the arsenal that was shown to LHH at 81. Big-league bloodlines with projection remaining paired with present pitchability should have p4 coaches chomping at the bit come August 1st. 

Brooks DeRosa, OF, 2028, North Gwinnett
The box score didn’t reflect the type of impact that DeRosa had while facing high-level arm talent across the week. Professional at-bat every time he steps into the box with a couple of all-fields barrels to show for it. Tons of athleticism with lean strength in the wiry 6-foot-0, 165-pound frame. Twitchy setup at the plate in a quick trigger and fast hands paired with excellent bat-to-ball skills that allows for coverage across all quadrants of the zone. Loose wrists stand out with adjustability amongst various different mixes while showing the ability to handle premium velocity and spin. Advanced zone awareness is backed by a keen eye and feel to manipulate the barrel with ease. Takes and swing decisions are borderline plus as the hit-tool looks to carry long-term in a polished approach with gap-to-gap strength. Excellent first step with good routes to the ball across the grass. Chance to profile across all 3 outfield positions with present foot speed (6.74 60-yd) and arm strength (90 MPH) alike. It’s a tooled up profile with an extremely high-floor and big-league bloodlines that you bet on as a p4 commitment seems to be looming, and still bullish on the overall ceiling. 

Evan Litschke, LHP, 2028, Mount Paran
The southpaw showed off the pitchability in a strong look against Alabama. Struck out 3 while only allowing 1 earned run across 2.0 IP. Athletic mover at 6-foot-0, 165-pounds with a loose, repeatable arm stroke from a three-quarters slot and a velo jump seems imminent with added physicality. Ability to tunnel the fastball/slider mix effectively and kept batters off-balance throughout. Advanced command of the fastball and feel to land on the outer half to both RHH and LHH with glove-side cut at 86-88. Sharp slider at 77-79 and creates tilt with feel to spin at 2600 + RPM consistently. Sparingly mixed in a changeup as well at 81 with tumble. Litschke earned the ace role this past spring and pitched at a high-level across the entire circuit in nearly every look. A busy August 1st and so forth appears to be looming with plenty of upside to tap into. 

Standouts

Colin Anderson, OF/3B, 2028, Etowah

Hank Drew, C, 2028, Lowndes

Thomas Gentry, RHP, 2028, Citizens Christian

Bryce Floyd, RHP, 2028, Holy Innocents

Zach Koons, SS, 2028, Greater Atlanta Christian

Caelen Frederick, OF, 2028, Milton

DJ Aull, RHP, 2028, Union Grove

Easton Holmes, RHP, 2028, Denmark


Brantley Willis, RHP, 2028, Pierce County

Brayden Hatcher, RHP, 2028, Kell


Team Southeast

Team MVP: Jackson Lee, OF/3B, 2028, Landmark Christian
Stats: .667, 2 1B, 3 BB, 2 R
I couldn’t be more bullish on a prospect in the entire ‘28 class than Lee. Enamored by the hit-tool that will carry long-term with quickly developing strength in the lean 5-foot-11, 153-pound frame. A mirror-image from both sides and would pick up both a RH and a LH knock during game 1. Instant tone-setter and reaches base at an extremely high clip as he only got out once over the entire event. Takes along with swing decisions are future plus with a willingness to hunt his pitch and is extremely tough to beat in-zone. Always on-time in a rhythmic load with body control and twitchy actions in the box. Flat path through the zone and ability to manipulate the barrel while handling velo and spin with ease. Advanced bat-to-ball skills and zone awareness alike with feel to work line-to-line. Instincts alone could allow him to profile in centerfield long-term with arm strength present to make accurate throws from anywhere across the grass. High-academic student with a 4.4 GPA and QB1 in the Fall make the profile that much more intriguing and significant power-four interest is no question sure to come August 1st. 

 

Team MVPitcher: Noah Harris, RHP, 2028, Benedictine
Stats: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Despite only seeing an inning on the mound, the arm talent and upside that Harris flashed was easy to see from the jump. An excellent mover with long, loose levers and ability to create big extension down the mound. Fastball comes out of the hand well at 88-90 with arm-side run and plenty of added velocity to tap into as the lean 6-foot-2, 179-pound frame matures. Curveball has a chance to be a hammer and putaway offering at its ceiling with sharp, late bite at 74-78 and an aptitude to miss barrels already. Changeup feel is advanced with the ability to offer R/R at will, showing late fade in the low-80s and command to throw early in counts. The entire mix and operation gets better and cleaner with every look, and this is the arm of projection that could point to a 95+ arm by even next year. 

Biggest Winners

Grant Chaffin, OF, 2028, Central
The gritty, gamer mentality that Chaffin offers can set the outfielder apart at times and when you back it up with a plus run tool and bat-to-ball skills, the profile becomes impossible to ignore. Chaffin would set the top 60 yard time for any Georgia player in attendance at 6.48 with the ability to play even faster both on the base paths and patrolling CF. Keeps the barrel in-zone forever from the left-side, showing present bat-to-ball skills in an all-fields approach and ability to always stay within himself to provide consistent quality at-bats. Menace on the bases with an aggressive approach matched with an explosive first step that puts pressure on the defense at nearly all times. Surefire tools to keep the outfielder in center long-term with plus range in all directions and willingness to put his body on the line always. Hard not to foresee Chaffin being a highly-productive player at the D1 level and that could even be selling the profile short. 

Jax Foust, C/UTL, 2028, North Paulding
Foust put together a strong overall week both offensively and defensively where he earned Player of the Game honors in a GM3. Set the tone for the offense including a pair of base-hits while showing really well behind the plate. Would also take good swings earlier in the week as well. Sneaky athleticism and strength in the lean 5-foot-10, 153-pound frame with present tools. Maintains balance in a fluid mover forward with ground-up strength. All-fields feel in a well-leveraged path to contact and barrel feel is present with quick hands while showing the ability to change plane. Quick trigger and shows a direct stroke with excellent bat-to-ball skills, and zone awareness that allows for consistent solid contact across multiple parts of the zone. Advanced defender behind the plate with tons of athleticism and flexibility in the crouch. IQ stands out and handles the running game extremely well. Accurate throws to the bag is backed by clean footwork and a smooth, quick transfer while displaying budding arm strength. Ability to consistently block balls in the dirt with soft hands and strong receiving skills to match. The term gamer is frequented but Foust embodies it and will offer the type of value that can make an impact across multiple levels. 

 

Standouts

Matthew Zander, 3B/RHP, 2028, Calhoun

Cash Cauley, MIF, 2028, Mount Paran

Dylan Schmidt, RHP, 2028, Rabun Gap

Jude Smith, OF, 2028, Holy Innocents

Grant Kunstbeck, RHP, 2028, Harlem

Kingston Jones, SS, 2028, Pope

Cal Pearson, OF/RHP, 2028, Pope

Wesley Thiry, RHP, 2028, Norcross

Devon McLoughlin, RHP/SS, 2028, Greenbrier

Bonus

Ryan Brantley, OF/RHP, 2028, Vidalia

Team Hawaii

James Callaway, RHP, 2028, Denmark

Team SoCal