Georgia Dugout Club: Week 2 - Staff Selections

The Georgia Scout Blog will be a weekly blog with reports and videos from the players and teams that we go out to cover each week. The blog will remain for the length of the week with notes being added the day following from each game. At the end of the week we will update the POWER 25 and CLASSIFICATION RANKINGS, then at the beginning of the following week we will announce Player of the Week awards, along with our Diamond Notes, which is a culmination of all players that were not selected for player of the week. 

Today, we take a closer look at the standouts from out staff. ⤵️

Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA)

Biggest Winner: Bubba Coleman, SS, 2026, Cherokee Bluff

Quality swings all day long for 2026 SS Bubba Coleman.

Quiet, simple actions while keeping the barrel in-zone forever. Multiple hard-hit XBH.

97 EV/372ft. 💣
95 EV pull-side 2B
100 EV 2B
101.6 2k backside RBI 2B@AlabamaBSB commit.@PrepBaseballGA || @CBBearBaseball #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/8JkFKTZOUw

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 28, 2026

Favorite Bat: Peyton Little, OF, 2026, North Oconee

2026 OF Peyton Little showed off the bat-to-ball skills at a high level all weekend.

Matches plane here on the elevated FB for the backside base knock.

Consistent performer for the Titans with versatility in the OF.@PB_Uncommitted @NorthOconeeBASE || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/u3vR7iDq67

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 2, 2026

Favorite Arm: Bryce Fontenot, RHP/1B, 2027, Cherokee Bluff

2027 RHP/1B Bryce Fontenot battled over 6.0 strong one-hit IP.

9 K, double-digit whiffs in a FB dominant approach, showing different shapes with ease.

FB: 90-92; Life, 2400+ RPM
SI: 87-89; Heavy ASR, S/M
SL: 79-81; 2700+@PB_Uncommitted @CBBearBaseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/BAUPPb5uJJ

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Underclass Winner: Brayden Couch, OF/RHP, 2029, Cherokee Bluff

Love this swing from 2029 OF Brayden Couch.

Lean, high-waisted 6-foot-0, 160-pounds with significant projection.

Great balance w/ accuracy in the barrel showing at a young age. Pull-side RBI laser here. 97 EV.

Definite N2K in @PrepBaseballGA ‘29 class.@ShooterHunt || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/kViWq9hJ8v

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 28, 2026

Uncommitted Standout: Christian Hewitt, SS, 2026, Stephens County

2026 SS Christian Hewitt was an on-base machine throughout the weekend.

Quiet setup with ability to stay connected in a compact path.

Strong pitch recognition throughout while showing an aptitude to work backside with ease.@PB_Uncommitted @SCIndiansbase || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/1u4b9AxS3w

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

Smitty’s Standouts:

1. Breck Hemphill, OF, 2028, Harrison
   

   What’s new, another loud performance this morning from 2028 OF Breck Hemphill.
   
   Three 3B across the morning slot, including 102.2 to the pull-side.
   
   Feel to hit is truly advanced w/ accuracy in the barrel and strength to match.@PrepBaseballGA || @ShooterHunt #GDC26 || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/UoEHNcU01z

   — Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 28, 2026

1. Veer Patel, INF, 2026, Vidalia
   

   Barrel party this morning for 2026 3B Veer Patel.
   
   East leverage thru the zone with barrel feel and strength throughout.
   
   99.8 EV Backside 2B
   99.9 2B off the batter’s eye
   101.8 game-tying RBI 1B@MercerBaseball commit.@PrepBaseballGA || @ShooterHunt #GDC26 || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/UygXaBdR7T

   — Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 28, 2026

1. Brock Burrus, OF, 2027, Kell
   

   Intriguing look this weekend at 2027 OF Brock Burrus.
   
   Abundance of projection in the lean 6-foot-5, 190-pound frame
   
   ⚡️on the bases with an easy swing & present bat speed.
   
   High-level 3 ⭐️ WR, but the tools play on the diamond as well.@PB_Uncommitted@PrepBaseballGA || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/qrP7wndzh4

   — Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) March 1, 2026

1. Evan Brand, SS/RHP, 2027, Kell
   

   Another 2-hit showing from 2027 SS Evan Brand.
   
   Consistently on-time with excellent zone awareness and ability to use the whole field.
   
   As steady of a performer as you’ll find in Georgia’s ‘27 class.@GTBaseball commit.@kell_baseball || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/zmZ6l5oKUm

   — Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

1. Landyn Dykes, C, 2026, North Oconee
   

   2026 C Landyn Dykes has been flashing the substantial raw power often this spring.
   
   Hammers this backside with intent and picks up the loud 3B. 102.4 EV.
   
   Athletic with strength throughout the frame for the @GoBearcatsBASE commit. @PrepBaseballGA || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/6iAFo2EWeW

   — Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) March 1, 2026

1. Gio Vega, C, 2026, Peachtree Ridge
   

   2026 C Gio Vega continues to swing an extremely hot bat to open the spring.
   
   Quiet setup with a compact path through the zone on this pull-side 1B.@PB_Uncommitted @RidgeBaseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/ztYjRoNCZO

   — Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 27, 2026

1. Connor Langdon. LHP. 2026, Perry
   

   Excellent first outing of the spring for 2026 LHP Connor Langdon.
   
   11 K over 4.0 IP; 4 H, 2 BB, 2 ER
   
   FB: 85-88 T89; ASR
   SL: 78-81; Bite, S/M
   CH: 80-82@BaseballUGA commit.@pitcrewbaseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/oFZkexPver

   — Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

Hudson Graham (@Hudson_PBR)

Biggest Winner: Landry Boling, UTL, 2029, Jefferson

Oh my ‼️‼️

2029 UTL Landry Boling ties it with one swing in the 7th 💣💣

Massive spot for the freshman after earning a spot in the middle of this order.

96 EV, 360ft

Accurate barrel through the zone w/ easy 🧃 & athletic actions throughout. @ShooterHunt @jdragonbaseball… pic.twitter.com/YY8UuQhGzI

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Favorite Bat: Mason Fowles, 3B, 2027, Harrison

Have a day 2027 3B Mason Fowles ‼️

4 AB’s, 4 barrels, including a clutch knock late for an insurance run up 1.

Really good feel for the barrel in the box. Bat stays in the zone and looks hit early in the count. @PB_Uncommitted @HHoyaBaseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/sGhLvzDkm0

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Favorite Arm: Riley Castaneda, RHP, 2027, Flowery Branch

Heck of an outing for 2027 RHP Riley Castaneda to kick off the day yesterday.

6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 10 K’s

FB: 83-86
CB: 72-74
CH: 75

Feel for 3 pitches in the zone. Really good action on CH out of same slot as FB. Competes. @PB_Uncommitted @Branch_Baseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/8f7933bro8

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Underclass Winner: Ryan Brantley, RHP/OF, 2028, Vidalia

Heck of an outing from 2028 RHP Ryan Brantley

FB: 80-83
CB: 68-70
CH: 75-76

6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K’s

Competed in the zone with 3 pitches for strikes. Has made some big strides over the last year. Also had a 💣 at the dish. @vidaliabaseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/WJwZ0S7opU

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

Uncommitted Standout: Eli Primm, OF, 2027, Jefferson

2027 CF Eli Primm @jdragonbaseball

Ready to hit early in the count. Quick hands with a good feel for barrel.

97 EV.@PB_Uncommitted #GAHS26 || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/TbpcNmr7yq

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

Huddy’s Standouts:

1. Tobias Bell, SS, 2028, Druid Hills

2028 2B Tobias Bell (Druid Hills)

Drives a big-time triple hitting the centerfield wall

Keeps the hands tight to the body with a controlled, violent swing that creates power and impact off of the barrel. #GAHS26 || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/oKCnHb6Uqn

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

2. Aiden Oates, RHP, 2028, Flowery Branch

Quality start for 2028 RHP/3B Aiden Oates @Branch_Baseball

5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6K, W.

Filled up the zone and forced weak contact while commanding the FB and SL. Good mover with upside.

FB: 82-84
SL: 71-73
CH: 72-73#GAHS26 || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/8slvoFKkl2

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

3. Landon Rawlins, RHP, 2027, Cherokee Bluff

The quality looks at 2027 RHP Landon Rawlins continue to stack up.

Physical 6-foot-3, 193-pounds and moves well down the mound w/ feel for all 3.

FB: 84-86; ASR
SL: 73-76; depth w/ bite
CH: 77-78; disappears@PB_Uncommitted @CBBearBaseball || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/UAt2zPV8fD

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 2, 2026

4. Hudson Gailey, SS, 2026, Habersham Central

2026 SS Hudson Gailey @HAB_Baseball

Simple actions with a good feel for the zone and ability to hit to all fields.@PB_Uncommitted #GAHS26 || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/YTpie6ZVjb

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

5. Ryan Reed, OF, 2026, Jefferson

6. Luke Beasley, 3B, 2026, Franklin County

2026 3B Luke Beasley fires this back into CF for the hard-hit single.

Stays simple with good barrel length in-zone and shifts weight well through impact. @PB_Uncommitted @FCLionsBaseball || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/8DEnx6CENV

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

7. Cameron Layfield, SS, 2026, Sandy Creek

2026 SS Cameron Layfield @CreekBoysBSBL

Ability to hit to all fields with a good feel for the strike zone. Can really pick it at SS.@CoyoteSouthBSB Commit #GAHS26 || #GDC26 pic.twitter.com/8kCxC3bYeZ

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 27, 2026

Avery Fouts (@AveryFouts24)

Biggest Winner: JD Aufderheide, OF, 2027, North Cobb Christian

Easy juice on display from 2027 OF JD Aufderheide to open week 2 of #GDC26.

Leverages the barrel well and drives this over the LCF wall for the 2-run 💣.

Game power shows up regularly for the former FGer and @PB_Uncommitted junior. @nccs_baseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/1dJBiJc2RY

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 27, 2026

Make it twice. ‼️

2027 OF JD Aufderheide sees the SL up with 2K and hammers it way out to LF for the no-doubt solo 💣.

Balanced load and stays compact through the zone with impact in the barrel to match.

@PB_Uncommitted @nccs_baseball || #GDC26#GAHS26 https://t.co/N9U3skJQD1 pic.twitter.com/eZWR8BbcRr

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 27, 2026

Favorite Bat: Connor O’Mara, SS, 2026, North Oconee

2026 SS Connor O’Mara has been locked in at this dish to open the year.

Turns around 92 for the 2 RBI 3B and then pokes one backside for the RBI 2B.

Compact stroke with fast hands and feel to move the barrel around the zone.

Impact defender at the 6 w/ tools to stick in… pic.twitter.com/PuqUg1WnJZ

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

Favorite Arm:Ryan Trout, RHP, 2027, North Oconee

Huge start from 2027 RHP Ryan Trout against a strong lineup.

7K across 4.0 IP of 1-hit ball.

FB: 86-88 T89, ride
CB: 75-78; sharp, confidence in any count
CH: 81-83; tumble

Former FGer & @UCF_Baseball commit. @NorthOconeeBASE || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/GVXt0qV9dK

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 1, 2026

Underclass Winner: JD Hogan, OF, 2028, West Laurens

Impressive cut with 2K from 2028 OF JD Hogan.

Great hands in-zone in a compact path as he fires this backside for the knock.

Tons of athleticism and twitch throughout w/ a high-floor profile on both sides of the ball. @WestBballraider || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/EYCXT7kWmG

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Uncommitted Standout: Pearce Henry, OF, 2027, Maynard Jackson

2027 OF Pearce Henry explodes through the zone and fires this into LCF for the 2 RBI double.

103.5 EV ‼️

Stays well-connected while creating leverage through the zone with present bat speed and impact in the barrel to match. @PB_Uncommitted @mjagsbaseball || #GDC26… pic.twitter.com/3htsINRWg4

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Standouts:

1. Maverick Chitwood, OF/LHP, 2026, Habersham Central

2026 OF/LHP Maverick Chitwood came through with multiple knocks at the plate as well.

Direct path with innate barrel feel and excellent ability to use the whole field well.

Advanced approach at the dish and tremendous pitch recognition as well for the @CSUCougarsBSB commit.… https://t.co/sSA5I7fWnt pic.twitter.com/sxDCiqopPd

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

Dominant start from 2026 LHP/OF Maverick Chitwood to open day 2.

Struck out 13 with over 20 whiffs across 7.0 IP in a win.

FB: 80-81; CMD throughout
SNK: 77-80
SL: 69-72; sharp, manipulates, whiffs
CH: 72-73; tumble

Former SFGer and @CSUCougarsBSB commit @HAB_Baseball ||… pic.twitter.com/tq0GPSL6ix

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

2.Kolby Clark, RHP/1B, 2026, West Laurens

Huge start from 2026 RHP/1B Kolby Clark last night.

11 strikeouts across 7.0 IP in a win.

FB: 81-83; deceptive
SL: 67-70; tunnels, depth

Wiry, high-waisted 6-foot-3, 166-pound frame. @PB_Uncommitted @WestBballraider || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/lKDlS88INM

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

2026 RHP/1B Kolby Clark would come through at the plate as well.

Gets the foot down and stays short through the zone as he laces this into LF for the RBI single. @PB_Uncommitted @WestBballraider || #GDC26 #GAHS26 https://t.co/jDFYFi3cj7 pic.twitter.com/eZLd2jHcMl

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

3.Preston Bottoms, OF, 2027, Kell

2027 OF Preston Bottoms continues to look the part in each setting.

Syncs up well with leverage through the zone as he hammers this high off the LCF wall for the 2B.

Strength and high-floor tools litter the profile with plenty more to project. @PB_Uncommitted… pic.twitter.com/BEwC09sn0L

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 2, 2026

4.Lucas Machado, 2B, 2027, Habersham Central

Couple of barrels from 2027 2B Lucas Machado here.

Does a good job of getting into his lower half & transferring weight well through the zone.

Mature at-bats taken backed by a strong approach & feel to change barrel plane in-zone. @PB_Uncommitted @HAB_Baseball || #GDC26… pic.twitter.com/EnEFXhPnbn

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

5.Jesse Williams, OF, 2026, Alexander

2026 OF Jesse Williams (Alexander) jumps all over this and hammers the FB over the LF wall for the solo 💣.

Direct path with fast hands and leverage through the zone in a pull-side approach.

Stout 5-foot-9 frame with strength in the lower half. @PB_Uncommitted #GDC26 ||… pic.twitter.com/Du0ham3llV

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 27, 2026

6.Ryan Reynolds, 2B, 2028, Cherokee Bluff

Really good hacks taken from 2028 2B Ryan Reynolds at #GDC26.

Shows a quick trigger with a flat barrel through the zone as he smokes a pair of base-hits here.

Slows the game down in the box and looks to hit early in the count while using the whole field well.… pic.twitter.com/foMyvvABOn

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 2, 2026

7.Keyes Harbin, SS, 2026, Franklin County

2026 SS Keyes Harbin continues to show well with each look.

Compact, physical LH cut and stays balanced with feel to move the barrel around the zone.

Fires this back into CF for the hard-hit single. @PB_Uncommitted @FCLionsBaseball || #GDC26 #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/MF2Dpj8hgz

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 28, 2026

8. Ryder Sorace, 2B, 2027, Dawson County

Strong showing for 2027 2B Ryder Sorace at #GDC26.

Ground-force strength with leverage through the zone as he drives this to LF for the GRD.

Athletic defender UTM with lateral quickness and soft hands to match. @PB_Uncommitted @DCHSBaseball22 || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/gQJQq1L7CS

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 2, 2026

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