Athens, GA - The Athens Summer ID took place at Foley Field. This event featured prospects from the 2027-2029 grad classes and serves as an identifier of talent to monitor throughout the summer circuit and into high school ball, and so forth. Throughout the week we will be pumping out the content from this event. 

View all stats from the event HERE.

Today, we take a closer look at the scouting reports for the position players from the event. ⤵️

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Michael Appling, Madison County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Delivery: "Works with a clean, repeatable delivery from the mound."
Arm Action: LH. Over the top, Displays a longer arm stroke with fluid movement throughout., Higher 3/4 arm action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Natural ASR with some ride T1748, 1683 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Depth, Big breaker T2103, 1995 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Sweeps T1956, 1856 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Run T1532, 1500 average rpm.

Walker Barns, Lanier Christian Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: "Good, controlled tempo.", Displays good body control throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Utilizes a compact arm action that repeats well., Works through a short arm circle with consistent timing.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. ASR with some ride T1929, 1813 average rpm.
SL: 62-66 mph. Sweeps T1778, 1694 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Fade T1666, 1574 average rpm.

Mitchell Bennett, Dalton (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-7, 180-pounds.
Delivery: "Works with a clean, repeatable delivery from the mound.", "Good, controlled tempo."
Arm Action: LH. Higher 3/4 arm action.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Natural ASR T1672, 1522 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6, Depth T1406, 1327 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Tight spin T1493, 1309 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Run T1457, 1354 average rpm.

Liam Bruening, Marist (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Displays a longer arm stroke with fluid movement throughout., Over the top
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Firm, Worked down T2146, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Sweeps T1964, 1900 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Traditional CH T1624, 1468 average rpm.

Elijah Bryant, Calhoun (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 152.6-pounds.
Delivery: Shows rhythm and timing throughout the entire operation.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Some run, Worked down T1906, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Some Sweep with depth T2064, 2041 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Run, Down and into RHH T1565, 1499 average rpm.

Ezra Cook, Troup County High School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Delivery: "Simple, repeatable mechanics help maximize overall command.", "Good, controlled tempo."
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm action.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. ASR with some SNK T2037, 1939 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Big breaker, Sweeps T2331, 2233 average rpm.
KN: 59-62 mph.

Grayson Davis, Harrison (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Works through a short arm circle with consistent timing.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Natural ASR, Ride T2127, 2039 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Depth, 12/6 action T2174, 2142 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Sweeps T2191, 2087 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Fade with Run T1321, 1234 average rpm.

Jayden Escalante, North Hall (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 176-pounds.
Delivery: "Simple, repeatable mechanics help maximize overall command."
Arm Action: RH. Works through a short arm circle with consistent timing.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Cut T1886, 1819 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Sweeps, Front Door to RHH T1598, 1557 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Run T1683, 1550 average rpm.

Luke Gingrey, Wesleyan (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: "Good, controlled tempo."
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 arm action., "Features a loose, athletic arm action."
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. ASR T2014, 1925 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sweeps with depth T1967, 1921 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Fade T2075, 2015 average rpm.

Mason Griffin, Franklin County (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover down the mound with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Displays a longer arm stroke with fluid movement throughout., "Features a loose, athletic arm action."
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Heavy, Worked down, Ride up in the zone T2219, 2148 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Sweeps T2307, 2219 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight spin T2270, 2104 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Run with fade T1788, 1699 average rpm.

Crockett Hyatt, Campbell (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds.
Delivery: "Simple, repeatable mechanics help maximize overall command."
Arm Action: RH. Displays a longer arm stroke with fluid movement throughout., "Features a loose, athletic arm action."
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. ASR with ride T2058, 1991 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Sweeps T2131, 2079 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Fade T1707, 1628 average rpm.

Robert Jarman, Lakeside (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 193-pounds.
Delivery: "Good, controlled tempo.", Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Shows a quick arm with noticeable whip through release.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Firm with some ride T2440, 2335 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Sweeps with depth T2049, 2025 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Traditional CH T1523, 1443 average rpm.

Tex Leonard, West Forsyth (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover down the mound with intent.
Arm Action: RH. "Features a loose, athletic arm action."
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. ASR with ride T2198, 2124 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sweeps T2370, 2307 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Sharp, Tight spin T2183, 2154 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Depth with run T2168, 2033 average rpm.

Michael Nance, Alpharetta (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Stays compact and controlled throughout the motion.
Arm Action: RH. "Delivers the baseball with a quick, clean release.", Works through a short arm circle with consistent timing.
FB: T79, 79-79 mph. ASR T2037, 1943 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sweeps T2353, 2310 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Run T1426, 1317 average rpm.
CUT: 73-75 mph. Tight, Tunnels well with FB

Jackson Roberson, Cartersville (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 182-pounds.
Delivery: Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate., Generates good extension out front at release.
Arm Action: RH. Displays a longer arm stroke with fluid movement throughout., Higher 3/4 arm action.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Firm, Ride, T2151, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sweeps T1969, 1861 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Tight spin, Plays well off FB T2156, 2008 average rpm.

Grant Ruegger, East Paulding (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover down the mound with intent., Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. "Features a loose, athletic arm action.", Shows a quick arm with noticeable whip through release.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Firm with some ASR & ride T1834, 1675 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Big breaker, Depth, 12/6 T1847, 1808 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Run with fade T1599, 1492 average rpm.

Noah Spivey, Prince Avenue Christian School (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds.
Delivery: Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate., Shows rhythm and timing throughout the entire operation.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top, "Delivers the baseball with a quick, clean release."
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Ride with some ASR, Firm T2258, 2220 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Sweeps T2104, 2060 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Some run T2025, 1861 average rpm.

Graham Thomas, Pierce County (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover down the mound with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Shows a quick arm with noticeable whip through release., Works through a short arm circle with consistent timing.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Heavy with ride, Worked up T2048, 1963 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Depth, Sweeps T2169, 2140 average rpm.

Tucker Thompson, Jefferson (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Delivery: "Good, controlled tempo."
Arm Action: RH. Works through a short arm circle with consistent timing.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Firm with ride T2192, 2136 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Sweeps, Depth T1878, 1814 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-76 mph. Falls off the table, Plays well off high FB

Luke Thompson, Kennesaw Mountain (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Works downhill effectively and creates quality angle to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 arm action.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Firm T2178, 2007 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Sweeps T2069, 2033 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Tight spin T2045, 1968 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Fade with run, Tunnels well off SL T1587, 1508 average rpm.

Carson Wilbanks, North Paulding (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 141.1-pounds.
Delivery: "Simple, repeatable mechanics help maximize overall command."
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 arm action.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. ASR T2097, 2019 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Sweeps T2241, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Fade with run T1752, 1650 average rpm.

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