Athens Summer ID: Position Player Reports

Athens, GA - The Athens Summer ID took place at LakePoint event that featured prospects from the 2027-2029 grad classes. This event 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. ⤵️

Michael Appling, Madison County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright stance, Leg kick, Line drives to the pull side, Loud contact, Brings the hands in on the tight inside pitch. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 70.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Soft hands

Walker Barns, Lanier Christian Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Compact hands by ear, Stays on top of baseball, Middle of the field mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (71.8 avg.); 217-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Developing arm , Keeps throws low.
Defense: Soft hands

Jace Barrow, Athens Christian (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 133.2 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Toe tap, Hands by ear Flat barrel mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (74.9 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball under control

Mitchell Bennett, Dalton (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-7, 180 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow open stance, Compact hands Line drives, Gets the head out, Flat barrel mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean actions

Hudson Bradford, Woodstock (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet pre pitch, Even stance, Slow to fast Consistent hard backspin line drives, Flat barrel, Loud contact, Explosive swing mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Quick motion
Defense: Quick transfer, Clean actions, Good footwork

Taven Brown, Dawson County (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 218 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Toe tap, Flat swing, Hard ground balls and line drives, Pull side approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean fielding

Elijah Bryant, Calhoun (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 152.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Hands by ear, Toe tap Line drive swing through the middle. Hard contact mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (77.6 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Accurate throws
Defense: Moves well side to side, Clean fielding

Evan Burton, Lake Oconee Academy (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Low hands, Hip coil Level path, Middle oppo approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball under control, Out in front

Jonah Cash, White County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 145 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Low hands, Hip coil Line drives to all fields mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.8 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean transfers.

Ty Childress, Pike County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Narrow base, Bat on shoulder, All fields approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Low accurate throws, On line
Defense: Under control, Clean actions

Ezra Cook, Troup County High School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Hands by ear, Flat barrel, Pull side approach, Consistent line drives mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Throws low and on line, Quick arm motion
Defense: Clean transfers, Good footwork

James Cressend, Augusta Christian (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, Toe tap, Aggressive swings, Fast hands, Flat path, Powerful mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.3 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Keeps throws low and on line, Good arm
Defense: Clean fielding, Fields ball in front

Chance Daniels, Victory Baptist School (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Compact hands by ear Loud contact, Line drives middle of the field, Flat simple swing, mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean actions

Charlie Edwards, North Forsyth (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Knee bend, Hands below ear Fast hands, Whippy bat, Gets the head out, Aggressive swings mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Quick arm,
Defense: Good footwork, Moves well side to side

Jayden Escalante, North Hall (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 176 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Hands above ear, Leg kick Line drives and ground ball to the back side, Gap to gap approach, Flat barrel mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball under control

Micah Fezzia, Woodland (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even stance, Compact hands, Back side line drives, Level path mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (70.4 avg.); 217-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 67.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball under control

Rylan Gaeth, Jefferson (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow upright stance, Pull side juice, Gets the head out, Level path through the zone mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean actions

Luke Gingrey, Wesleyan (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Upright, Hands high Line drive approach, Pull side gap, Simple repeatable swing, Flat barrel mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Accurate throws
Defense: Moves well, Soft hands

Jackson Glaser, Athens Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even stance, Compact hands by ear, Back side line drives with flight, Left center gap, Level path mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Quick arm, accurate throws, Keeps throws low.
Defense: Quick feet, Quick transfers

Bryce Grant, Newton (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 183 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Hands by ear, Toe tap, Slow to fast Whippy bat, Explosive swing, Hard line drives, Left center gap mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Firm throws.
Defense: Moves under control

Logan Gravitt, Milton (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. upright, Hands by ear, Gap to gap, Hard line drives mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (73.7 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball under control

Mason Griffin, Franklin County (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 135 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, Leg kick, Hands above ear, Hip coil Pull side approach, Consistent line drives, Gets the head out mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Strong throws,
Defense: Clean actions, Good footwork

Jack Hampson, Terrell Academy (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-5, 115 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, Toe tap, Compact hands, Level path, hard line drives to the middle, Fast hands, All fields approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Throws low and accurate, Good arm
Defense: Fields ball out in front.

Micah Hardenbrook, West Forsyth (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Hands away from body, Opposite field line drives, Flat barrel, mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.

Gauge Hudson, Mountain View (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed, Stays in legs, Hands by ear Flat path through the zone, line drive swings, Pull side approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Throws low on a line, Accurate
Defense: Fields ball out in front, Good footwork

Crockett Hyatt, Campbell (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 172 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright, Hands by ear Flat path, mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.4 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Throws on line, Accurate
Defense: Fields ball under control

Robert Jarman, Lakeside (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 193 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and open stance, Hands by ear, Flat barrel through the zone, Consistent line drives and hard ground balls mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball out in front, Under control

Tex Leonard, West Forsyth (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow open stance, Hands by ear, Hip coil Whippy bat, Hard line drives, All fields approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph.
Defense: Moves well side to side, Good footwork, Clean transfers

Michael Nance, Alpharetta (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright stance, Slow to fast Flat barrel, Middle of the field approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Firm throws, Accurate throws
Defense: Quick feet, Clean fielding, soft hands

Robert Nicholas IV, Eagles landing Christian Academy (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 130 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Toe tap, Compact hands by ear Middle oppo approach, Ground balls and line drives mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (67 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 63.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean fielding

Connor Patel, Whitefield Academy (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, Compact hands, Fast hands, flat barrel, Hard hits to all fields, mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Keeps throws low,
Defense: Clean actions, Fields ball out in front.

Collin Phillips, Walhalla (SC), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 225 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Wide base, Hands by ear, All field approach, Consistent hard contact, Flat barrel through the zone. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Firm throws
Defense: Moves under control, Clean fielding

Jackson Roberson, Cartersville (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 182 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, Low hands Aggressive swings, Hard line drives, Gets the head out, effortless swings, Hard contact to all fields mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (95 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Throws low and on line
Defense: Clean fielding

Ayden Robinson, Hillgrove (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 162.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Slight knee bend, Hands away from body, Toe tap Back side approach, Hard line drives, Back side power mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Throws low,
Defense: Fields ball out in front

Hampton Rowland, Madison County (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 166.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Hands by ear, Quiet rhythm, Fast hands Pull side approach, Hard line drives to pull side gap, level barrel mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Strong arm, Quick motion, Low and on line
Defense: Clean transfers, Good footwork, Soft hands

Grant Ruegger, East Paulding (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Compact hands by ear, Stays in legs, Toe tap Juice to the pull side, Gets the head out, mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Low throws
Defense: Clean fielding, Good transfers

Jordan Sease, Augusta Christian (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Hands on shoulder, Quiet pre pitch Powerful, Gap to gap, Hard line drives with flight mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Keeps throws low, Good arm
Defense: Fields ball under control

Ian Smith, Bethlehem Christian Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 220 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Toe tap, Quiet pre pitch, Compatc hands by ear Easy power, All fields approach, Gets the head out, Hard contact mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Good arm, Consistent throws on line, Accurate
Defense: Quick transfers, Clean, Soft hands, Under control

Evan Stack, Mount Pisgah Christian (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, Hands by ear, Line drives to the middle, Flat barrel, Strong frame, mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Clean actions

Graham Thomas, Pierce County (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even base, Slight knee bend, Hands by ear, Toe tap Line drive contact, Middle oppo approach, Flat barrel mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Strong throws, On a line
Defense: Fields ball out in front, Clean footwork

Tucker Thompson, Jefferson (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow upright stance, Compact hands by ear, Slow to fast rhythm Effortless line drives to the gap, Smooth swing, Gets the head out mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Fields ball under control

Travis Wallace, Denmark (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 216.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Strong base, even stance, compact hands Effortless power, Flat barrel, Whippy bat, Aggressive swings, hard line drives mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (98.2 avg.); 401-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Strong arm
Defense: Good feet, moves well, smooth fielding.

Carson Wilbanks, North Paulding (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 141.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, Hands by shoulder, Slight knee bend Level barrel, Gets the head out, Consistent line drives mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Developing arm
Defense: Moves under control, Clean actions

Kyptin Wilson, East Coweta (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, Hip coil, Hands by ear, Slight knee bend, Slow to fast rhythm Opposite field approach, Flat barrel, good barrel control, Keeps hands inside the baseball mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. INF - 71.00 mph. Low accurate throws
Defense: Soft hands, Clean actions, Moves under control

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