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East Georgia Preseason ID: Quick Hits

January 21, 2026
Prep Baseball Georgia
Staff

Flowery Branch, GA - The East Georgia Preseason ID Showcase travels to IVSA where this event that features prospects from the 2026-2029 grad classes. Every year, these Preseason ID's showcase highlights the "Who’s Who" and serves as a springboard as you enter the high school season. Throughout the week we will be pumping out the content from this event. 

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Today, we take a closer look at the some of the top performers from the event on Sunday. ⤵️

East Georgia Preseason ID-Quick Hits

Charlie Dobbie, C, 2027, Pace Academy
Uncommitted. It was barrel after barrel in one of the more potent rounds of the day. Stands a 5-foot-10, 174-pounds with excellent body control and immense ability to rotate (Max Rot. Acc: 30.5). Works from a compact, RH cut with present bat speed through the zone and feel for the barrel alike. Finished the round with an average (90.8) and max (99.6) exit velocities along with a max (363ft.) max distance. Strong actions behind the plate as well with quality blocking, receiving, and arm strength to match. Posted a 1.94 pop to go along with a 78 C velo. The Pace Academy junior is armed with high-floor tools throughout that will play as a well-rounded backstop as he looks to be an X-Factor this upcoming season.

William Resutek, RHP/IF, 2027, Oconee County
Uncommitted. Restutek showed well for staff throughout the entirety of the 2025 circuit but this was easily our best look. Immense strength in the physical 6-foot-2, 182-pound frame with plenty more to project on both sides of the ball. At the plate, the LHH shows great balance in the load with separation and real bat speed through the zone. Delivers an explosive barrel with impact out front as he posted a max (103.1) exit velocity. Led the event with an explosive 92 IF Velo across the diamond. On the mound, the right-hander creates an aggressive drive down the mound followed by a loose, strong arm from a repeatable ¾ slot.. Obvious pitchability as he deploys a five-pitch operation. Heavy fastball at 85-87 (T88MPH) 2400+ RPM. Cutter at 79-80 (2300+) RPM and a curveball at 76-79 (2200+ RPM). Mixed in a knuckleball in the upper 60’s and a changeup at 77-80 as well. There are present loud tools throughout the profile with much more in the tank and a breakout spring appears to be on tap for Resutek.

Charlie Garten, 1B/SS, 2027, Marietta
The uncommitted infielder oozes projection throughout the physical, high-waisted 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame with athleticism throughout. Garten uses a slight leg-lift load with excellent balance to explode through the zone. Works from an on-plane path with fast hands and impact in the barrel as a manufactured a max (100.2) exit velocity. Garten is a versatile piece defensively with quality actions throughout and finished with an 85 IF Velo. The Marietta junior’s stock is up heading into the season as he will be a big piece for the Blue Devils and a nice addition for a recruiting class at multiple levels.


Blake Thomas, LHP/OF, 2027, Oconee County
Uncommitted. It was a strong look across the board at the junior two-way this past weekend. Stands a compact 5-foot-8, 172-pounds with athleticism throughout. At the plate, Thomas stays short to the ball with present barrel feel and transfers weight well through the zone. Posted a max (96.4) exit velocity as well along with a max (88 MPH) velocity from the outfield. On the mound, Thomas moves extremely well down the mound followed by a quick arm and present pitchability with feel for a deep four-pitch mix. Fastball sat 81-83 and threw a cutter at 75-77 that plays well off the fastball. Flipped over a curveball with good depth at 71-73 2400+ RPM and mixed in a changeup at 74-76 as well. Thomas looks poised to carry a major role on both sides of the ball and supply upperclass leadership this Spring.

Patrick Dalton, 2B/3B, 2028, St.Pius X
It was another strong impression made by the sophomore during the preseason ID schedule. Stands a wiry and lean 5-foot-11, 171-pounds with good projection remaining. Kicked off the day by running a 3.93 30 (1.67 10yd).in the box, the LHH shows controlled hands with ability to move the barrel around the zone and present bat-to-ball skills. Put together an average (82.9) and a max (91.4) exit velocity with a max (330ft.) distance. Dalton will look to carve out a role with the Golden Lions as a potential impact underclassmen.

Owen Patterson, C/SS, 2028, North Forsyth
Owen Patterson has a prime opportunity to be a young impact player for North Forsyth as the season begins to take shape this upcoming week. At 5-foot-9 and 158 pounds and a compact, yet sturdy frame that plays well behind the dish and in the box with plenty of room to mature into a dominant backstop. A 3-quarters arm slot and strong throws reached up to 74 mph while ball placement was right on the bag. Squatting in a traditional setup, Patterson flashed smooth hands and a very quick transfer, posting a 2.06 pop time. The 29th ranked C in the 2028 class proved two way prowess with an excellent ability to find the sweet spot of the barrel. The young catcher flashed pop as well, anticipating being a spark plug as he grows physically and mentally. Competing in Forsyth county, Owen Patterson has a great opportunity in front of him this high school season to turn into an exceptional glue piece for the Raiders.

Spencer Norman, OF/3B, 2028, Woodward
The fleet-footed Spencer Norman from Woodward did not take long to impress. Well-built at 6-feet-0, 195 pounds he showed obvious comfort in the box, standing in an open stance with a narrow setup. Utilizing a C-shaped hand load and leg lift, the barrel was easily found with multiple balls being hit 98+, reaching a max EV of 103.2. The strong handed righty whipped the hands through the zone at an average of 77 mph, reaching as high as 81.5; coupled with his 67% barrel rate, he is a true middle of the order force to be on the lookout for. Already standing 6 feet tall, the outfielder still has room to grow and isn’t fully filled out yet, an encouraging indicator for even more future development. In the field, his fundamentals were top tier and showed to be a smooth mover with a 3.82 30-yard dash time. Throws were accurate and on line, reaching 86 mph, proving his ability to make a defensive impact as well. This upcoming season looks promising for Woodward and Spencer Norman.

Myles Thomas, OF/SS, 2027, Westlake
Uncommitted. The Westlake outfielder put up an impressive display Sunday afternoon, showcasing a high ceiling for this spring. The 5-foot-9, 159 pound outfielder posted the quickest 30-yard dash of the day, narrowly missing out on a sub 3.6 time. Quick and explosive first steps translate in Thomas’s game both offensively and defensively. Loud contact was on display as the Junior quickly showed off his bat-to-ball ability. Rotational upper body and a slight upward attack angle produced high exit velocities all throughout the round, and combined with the impressive hit tool, he was finding both gaps with ease. With room to grow and mature into his frame, his power potential is just now being tapped into. Confident in the outfield with impressive ability to get to and around the ball, Thomas demonstrated his fielding ability and strong arm with throws reaching 90 mph. A key contributor for Westlake who can determine the outcome of a game.

Amari Muhammad, SS/OF, 2027, Mill Creek
Uncommitted. 5-foot-8, 167 pounds. Displaying advanced instincts, Amari Muhammed (Mill Creek) proved capable in multiple facets of his game. Smooth hands and gap to gap line drives defined his round as the middle infielder showed a relaxed feel. A simple stride and up the middle swings are his forte, with the knob of the bat leading the barrel Muhammad boasted a flat swing and slight upward attack angle helped him reach an exit velocity of 96 mph. Demonstrating great game feel via his prep step and reaction time, he fields down, up and through the ball, and throws to 1B with a rotational upper body and snappy arm. Highly athletic look with plenty of opportunity to bulk up, the Junior has an exciting season ahead as Mill Creek competes in a highly skilled region.

Keaton Westbrook, SS/2B, 2026, Athens Christian
Young Harris College Commit. The 5-foot-11, 185 pound Keaton Westbrook from Athens Christin had a strong overall performance on Sunday. The lefty has quick hands and drives the ball using his lower half strength. For his BP round he had a max exit velocity of 99.8 with a distance of 384 ft. Consistently creating hard contact throughout the round, able to use both sides of the field. Looks comfortable and balanced at the plate. Westbrook flashed his glove and improved arm strength firing over at 80mph. Has great range, flows through the ball well, and accurate throws. The Young Harris College commit looks ready for his senior year at Athens Christian.

Travis Wallace, 3B/1B, 2027, Denmark
Uncommitted. The strong framed 6-foot-2, 217 pound Travis Wallace from Denmark showed off his explosiveness at the plate. The tall, physically framed junior has a great bat speed, uses his body strength to power through the ball. For his BP round, he had an average exit velocity of 92.3, topping out at 101.2. He also had the top bat speed of the day at 83.8. A ton of projection remains for Wallace as he continues to develop. Defensively, showed off glove and arm strength hitting 82mph. His fluid motion and ability to quickly transfer highlights his impressive showing out in the field on Sunday. Wallace and Denmark look ready for the spring season.

Mason Lisko, C/3B, 2029, Milton
The 6-foot-1, 200 pound freshman Mason Lisko from Milton impressed over the weekend. Had a strong BP round displaying his growing strength maxing out with a 94.4 exit velocity. Lisko consistently had great contact throughout and used his body well to drive the ball. At just a freshman, tons of upside remains and is a name to watch out for in the coming years. Displayed great arm strength and quickness out in the field. Hit 83mph from the field and at catcher showcased an impressive pop time of 2.01. Excited to see what Lisko and Milton have in store for the upcoming season.

Janaris Reeves, OF, 2026, Perry
Uncommitted. The athletic 6-foot-0, 205 pound Janaris Reeves from Perry showed off his wheels during the East Georgia Preseason ID event. Reeves ran the 30-yard in 3.71 seconds, a top 2 result. More impressively, he ran 10 yards in 1.71 seconds, another top 2 result. The senior displayed some potential power during BP as he maxed his exit velocity at 99.6 with a distance of 355ft. Loads well in his swing and finishes strong through the ball using his lower half. A lot of projection remains for Reeves and cannot wait to see what he does at Perry this spring.

Charlie Bates, C/OF, 2027, Evans
Uncommitted. The 6-foot-2, 203 pound Charlie Bates from Evans had a strong overall performance over the weekend proving he could be a force in the Evans Knights lineup this spring. Bates had a consistent round of heavy contact averaging an exit velocity of 86.1 and topping out at 94.2. Stays behind the ball well and rotates nicely to finish with some power. With projection remaining and developing further into his strong-frame, Bates will be a name to watch this year. Defensively, he showcased an impressive pop time of 1.99 and accurate throws to second. His 1.99 pop time was in the top 4 of the group. Excited to see what Bates and Evans High School can do this spring.

Tate Lipscomb, C, 2027, Lake Oconee Charter
The switch hitting catcher out of Lake Oconee Charter had an impressive day at the East Georgia Preseason ID event. At the plate, Tate Lipscomb showcased his bat with a max exit velocity of 94 MPH, he does a good job of working through the zone with his barrel and putting balls right back up the middle also while getting his lower half involved to provide the necessary pop. Behind the dish, Lipscomb recorded a swift 2.00-2.09 pop time and provided accurate throw downs. There is a lot to be excited about in the upcoming 2026 season for Tate Lipscomb out of Lake Oconee Charter.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Showcase State Date Location
East Georgia Rising Stars GA 1/31 IVSA Training Facility
Peachtree Rising Stars ID GA 2/7 Home Plate Facility
Athens Rising Stars ID GA 2/8 The Yard Training Facility
LakePoint Rising Stars ID GA 2/16 LakePoint Sports
South Georgia Rising Stars ID GA 2/22 Southern Pines Indoor Complex

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