Prep Baseball Report

Fall Campus Tour: Georgia Southern- Position Player Reports


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Statesboro, GA - The Georgia Southern Fall Campus Tour took place on November 2nd as staff traveled to the campus of Georgia Southern for the 2nd stop of the Fall Campus Tour, that featured widespread talent across the state of Georgia from the 2026-2030 classes. 

View all stats from the event HERE.

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

Corban Anderson, Calvary Day (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Level stance with subtle toe-tap. Long levers and quick hands. Slight upward swing path that drives baseballs gap-to-gap. Displayed pull-side juice when the barrel got out front. 61.9 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions and gets the baseball out as quick as possible upon retrieving.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 53.33 Edge Score.

AJ Atkin, Horizon High School (FL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with toe-tap. Evident hand rhythm into the load. Flat barrel path and keeps a good job keeping it tight and through the zone consistently. Ability to create easy loft and loud juice to pull-side. 76.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions and gets the baseball out quick. INF - Fluid mover while playing the position and shows good range; does a good job of using lower half to help generate arm strength. 1B - Athletic mover that bounces around the position well; ability to get after baseballs from both angles.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.89 Edge Score.

Daniel Biondo, Denmark (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with subtle toe-tap load. Keeps hands close to body up to contact. Intriguing bat speed that generates barrels gap-to-gap. Balanced overall profile. 71.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; good receiver of the baseball with athletic actions behind the dish.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.78 Edge Score.

Liam Collier, Locust Grove (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 188.3 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Level stance with leg kick. Impressive bat speed with intriguing bat-to-ball-skills. Level swing that can barrel baseballs to all fields. The upper/lower half connection is strong and works well together through each swing. 69.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82.00 mph. OF - 87.00 mph. Excellent arm speed
Defense: OF - Dynamic actions with good arm speed; does a good job getting the baseball out of the glove. 1B - Fluid mover with understood instincts of the position; athletic actions both off and on the base and can pick it.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 85.71 Edge Score.

Matthew Contreras, North Gwinnett (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 152 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with composed hand rhythm. Flat bat path and easy bat-to-ball connection. Consistent ability to hit baseballs where they are thrown. Stays well connected through the swing with a one hand finish. 62.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Open crotch position; athletic instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows good blocking tendencies as well.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.38 Edge Score.

Mattox Elrod , Pinewood Christian Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 168.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Dynamic hand rhythm through load. Angled bat path that generates loft to all fields. Consistent ability to stay balanced and keep center of mass in the middle of his body through swings. 63.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; good receiver of the baseball with athletic blocking tendencies.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62 Edge Score.

Everett Hammond, Dunwoody (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 169.8 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with leg kick. Long levers that create a level and balanced swing. Gap-to-gap approach with ability to create loft on pitches up in the zone. 69 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Dynamic mover and understands the position well; keeps the ball on a line upon release and gets it out of the glove quickly.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.19 Edge Score.

Kai Hernandez-Gambill, Benedictine Military (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 215 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with toe-tap. Creates good rhythm with hands in the box and impressive bat speed. Slight upward path through zone with long levers that can do damage to all parts of the field. 72.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82.00 mph.
Defense: 1B - Athletic mover with good hands; shows ability to pick it and scoop baseball both back/glove side.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.65 Edge Score.

Brock Holcombe, Lakeside (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Creates athletic bat rhythm through load. Violent hands through the path creating intriguing bat speed. Slight upward swing plane creating loud results specifically to pull-side. 70.5 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with impressive arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.53 Edge Score.

Eli Koskela, Bryan County (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170.2 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with a quick leg kick. Violent hands through zone that generates intriguing bat speed. Creates loud pull-side power often and stays well connected through the swing with a smooth two-hand finish. 73.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 381-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good mover and keeps the baseball on line consistently; good instincts of the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.42 Edge Score.

Kingston Long, Shaw High School (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with toe-tap. Level swing with electric hands through the zone. Consistent ability to create easy juice especially to pull-side. Hitterish feel in the box with impressive upper/lower half connection with each hack. 76.9 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic mover with understood instincts of the position. Stays in motion throughout the duration of the rep and keeps the ball on a line.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.88 Edge Score.

Kingsley Long, Shaw High School (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with subtle toe-tap. Long levers with athletic feel in the box. Upward swing plane that creates real juice to pull-side. Smooth swing with easy two-hand finish. 71.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph.
Defense: INF - Dynamic mover with athletic actions playing the position; displays range to both sides and gets rid of baseballs quickly upon retrieving.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64.96 Edge Score.

Duggan Malone, West Laurens (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with calm hand rhythm. Flat barrel path with gap-to-gap approach. Keeps hands close to body up to contact and sees pitches well, especially up in the zone. 65.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover with efficient arm release; does a good job creating force within his lower half to incorporate arm strength.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.97 Edge Score.

Casey McBride Jr., Georgia Premier Academy (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 168 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with toe-tap. Violent and level hands through the zone that create intriguing twitch. Excellent feel for the barrel that creates loud pull-side results. Consistent ability to hit baseball deep into outfield pockets. 73.1 mph bat speed with 34g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (86.1 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover with quick arm release; can pick it in both pockets while possessing athletic actions on the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Leland McCook, Greenbrier (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with composed hand rhythm. Level bat plane that generates intriguing pull-side juice. Gap-to-gap approach that shows consistent ability to keep barrel through zone as long as possible. 64.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Level crotch position; athletic receiver of the baseball and athletic blocking tendencies.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.9 Edge Score.

Jacob McNicoll, Glynn Academy (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with leg kick. Level swing path with gap-to-gap approach. Intriguing bat speed and creates loud pull-side effects. Keeps good balance within each swing. 66 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with intriguing arm speed; great instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.56 Edge Score.

Rhett Morgan, Southeast Bulloch (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 197.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with leg kick. Composed hands that produce quick bat speed up to contact. Gap-go-gap approach with the ability to generate easy loft especially to pull-side. Upper/lower-half connection in the swing works well. 68.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. INF - 76.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Level crotch position; good receiver of the baseball with good blocking tendencies. INF - Good mover while displaying good range at the position; shows good instincts.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.93 Edge Score.

Conor Nix, Berrien (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 195.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Calm hands up to contact. Level swing plane with excellent bat-to-ball correlation. Easy gap-to-gap juice. 71.6 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 379-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; easy receiver of the baseball with efficient blocking tendencies.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.7 Edge Score.

Josh Paine, Brunswick (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 177.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with composed hand rhythm. Quick hands through the bat path that create some angled loft. Shows ability to keep hands close to the body and connect to baseballs across the zone. 68.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (49.3 avg.); 193-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good feel of the position; does a good job of releasing the baseball quickly upon retrieving.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67 Edge Score.

Josiah Patrick, Georgia Premier Academy (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with big leg kick. Good hand rhythm through load that keeps his timing down. Dynamic swing actions that create loud contact gap-to-gap. Upper/lower body connection is really evident and work well together. 61.5 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic mover with understood instincts of the position; does a great job receiving the baseball while creating force and getting the ball out of the glove fast.
Athletic Testing: 6.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.33 Edge Score.

Dixon Sheffield, Southeast Bulloch (GA), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 118.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with load. Calm and level hands up to contact. Shows ability to keep hands close to the body and connect to baseballs across the zone. Slight upward swing with a gap-to-gap approach. 43.7 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (68.4 avg.); 246-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65.00 mph.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover at the position with good footwork; displays good range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove swiftly.
Athletic Testing: 9.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 10.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 48.14 Edge Score.

Will Walker, Coffee County (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 132.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Keeps hands close to body up to contact. Angled bat path and stays well connected on each pitch. 63.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. OF - 79.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Dynamic actions and stays in motion upon arm release. INF - Good mover on the dirt with comfortable instincts and displays good range.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.56 Edge Score.

Liam Watson, Glynn Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4, 117.5 pounds.
Hit: SH. Open stance with levels out through load. Keeps hands close to body up to contact. Flat bat plane with gap-to-gap abilities in the box. Strong bat-to-ball skills with each swing. 60.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph.
Defense: INF - Athletic actions on the dirt and good range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.49 Edge Score.

Jayden Whiteside, Marietta (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 192 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with good hand rhythm. Generates additional power with leg kick. Athletic actions and violent hand speed that generates loud contact to all fields. 67.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Athletic mover on the dirt with good actions; displays really good range to both sides while keeping balance on tough throws.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.48 Edge Score.

North Williams, GA Premier Academy (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 145.3 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with composed hands. Slight upward bat path throughout the zone. Gap-to-gap approach in the box that can lift the ball deep into either outfield pocket. 66.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 85.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; athletic receiver and mover behind the dish with very good blocking tendencies. INF - Fluid mover and understood instincts of the position; really intriguing arm strength while retrieving backhands.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.11 Edge Score.

Reid Williams, Bulloch Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 139.2 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Level hands that generate an upward swing plane and loud contact gap-to-gap. Strong upper/lower half connection and sees pitches up in zone really well. 64.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Stays in motion over the entire duration of the rep; athletic mover with good instincts of the position. 1B - Fluid mover at the position and plays well both off and on the base.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.78 Edge Score.

Josiah "Jayce" Woods, Homeschool (GA) (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 191.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with toe-tap. Slight upward swing path with impressive bat speed. Gap-to-gap approach but has consistent ability to create pull-side loft. 64.5 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Level crotch position; good receiver and feel behind the dish and good blocking tendencies.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.52 Edge Score.

Richard Kelly, Statesboro (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 168 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with quiet load. Slight upward bat plane that generates loft to pull-side. Rhythmic with hands that stays close to the body up to contact. 59.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (66 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 66.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good mover and retrieves the baseball quickly; does a fine job of creating force and releasing the baseball out of the glove quickly.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.1 Edge Score.

Jason Powell, Statesboro (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 183.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with toe-tap. Fluid hands that create loud barrels especially to pull-side. Flat barrel through the zone. 69.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph.
Defense: INF - Good mover and displays good arm speed upon release; does a good job of getting rid of baseballs quickly.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.16 Edge Score.

Erick Del Carmen, Bible Baptist Christian Academy (GA), 2026 | Seminole State College of Florida
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 171.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Angled stance with closed off front foot. Excellent and violent bat speed with easy juice to all fields. Dynamic upper/lower body connection in each swing. Hitterish feel in the box. 72.6 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.5 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic mover with intriguing actions upon arm release; does a fine job receiving the baseball while creating force and getting the ball out of the glove fast.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.02 Edge Score.