Prep Baseball Report

Georgia Top Prospect Games: Underclass Scouting Reports - Catchers


Prep Baseball Georgia
Staff

Emerson, GA: The Prep Baseball Georgia Staff hosted the Georgia Top Prospect Underclass Games at Lakepoint Sports on June 3rd and 4th. This event featured players from the 2027-2029 classes. Below are scouting reports from the evaluation of the prospects by the Prep Baseball Georgia Staff. 

Landon Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 132.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands close to body. Level bat path, lets ball travel, ability to go to opposite field. 59.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance. Level bat path, lets ball travel, ability to go to opposite field.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: 2.04-2.18 pop time range; Quick footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.01 Edge Score.

Leland McCook, Greenbrier (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 167.3 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, moving bat, hands back. Upward bat path, lets ball travel. 65.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Over the top slot, long action.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop time range; Good transfers, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 59.12 Edge Score.

Gavin Boykin, Hillgrove (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 187 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Very slight open stance, hands high and slightly away from body,. level bat path, violent at the point of contact, power to the middle of the field. 69.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance. level bat path, violent at the point of contact, power to the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Over the top slot, strong arm.
Defense: 2.02-2.20 pop time range; Smooth/quick feet, receives well, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Brody Lutz, West Forsyth (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 198 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance, high hands, almost flat barrel. Lets ball travel, upward barrel path. 70.9 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance. Lets ball travel, upward barrel path.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.41 pop time range; Communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.93 Edge Score.

Parker Burst, Lakeside (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 159 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Flat barrel, slight open stance, keeps hands back. Wraps bat path, meets ball out in front, pull hitter. 66.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance. Wraps bat path, meets ball out in front, pull hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Over the top slot, short arm action.
Defense: 2.12-2.25 pop time range; Transfers well, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 58.78 Edge Score.

Dominic McCann, Thomas County Central (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 181.2 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, high hands with flat barrel. Level barrel path, impact at the point of contact. 71.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance. Level barrel path, imapct at the point of contact.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Over the top slot, long action.
Defense: 2.03-2.26 pop time range; Quick transfers, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.56 Edge Score.

Lee Holt, King's Ridge Christian (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 182.3 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands back. Level bat path, violent at the point of contact. 76.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 mph max exit velocity (101.1 avg.); 421-foot max batted distance. Level bat path, violent at the point of contact.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Over the top slot, strong arm, quick action.
Defense: 1.96-2.07 pop time range; Quick footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Beau Bruns, Cherokee Bluff (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, keeps hands low, feet close together. Level bat path, violent at the point of contact. 75.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance. Level bat path, violent at the point of contact.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Strong arm, accurate, quick arm action.
Defense: 1.92-2.04 pop time range; Great footwork, communicates
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Eli Latora, Fellowship Christian (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 215.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Begins loaded into back half, hands away from body. Upward bat path, lets ball travel. 66.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Over the top slot, short action.
Defense: 2.09-2.26 pop time range; Smooth footwork, good transfers, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 8.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.94 Edge Score.

Jack Simmons, Marist (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 173.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, slightly wrapped barrel, upright upper half. Downward barrel path, meets ball at the point of contact. 62.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (69.3 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance. Downward barrel path, meets ball at the point of contact.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Over the top arm slot, uses turf, long arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.20 pop time range; Solid base, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.57 Edge Score.

Gavin Greene, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 183.2 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright swing, upright barrel, hands back. Lets ball travel, level bat path. 68.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance. Lets ball travel, level bat path.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Over the top slot, quick arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.12 pop time range; Good transfers, good footwork.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.04 Edge Score.

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 174 pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly open stance, upright upper body, almost level barrel. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front. 65.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Strong arm, quick arm action.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop time range; Good transfers, Communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Kyle Montgomery, Lassiter (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 194.2 pounds.
Hit: LHH. High hands with a falt barrel. Violent at the point of contact, level bat path, pull side power. 68.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance. Violent at the point of contact, level bat path, pull side power.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. OF - mph. Strong arm, over the top slot, carries well.
Defense: 1.93-2.05 pop time range; Good footwork, feet stay aligned, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.89 Edge Score.

Eli Christian, Eastside (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 154.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open upright stance, feet close together, high hands. Upward bat path, lets ball travel. 65.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 225-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 84.00 mph. Over the top arm action, quick arm speed.
Defense: 1.91-2.00 pop time range; Quick transfer, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.61 Edge Score.

Micah Von, Lakeside (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 156.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Almost flat barrel, high hands, keeps them slightly away from body. Upward bat path, lets ball travel. 63.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Over the top slot, quick arm action.
Defense: 2.03-2.25 pop time range; Quick transfer, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 6.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.4 Edge Score.

MJ Lane, Jones County (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 157.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, keeps bat flat. keeps hands close to body. Upward bat path, matches plane at contact. 65.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, matches plane at contact.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Over the top slot, quick action.
Defense: 1.89-2.13 pop time range; Great transfers, quick footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 63.25 Edge Score.

Hudson Bradford, Woodstock (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 142 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, upright barrel, hands close to body. Upward path, meets ball out in front. 67.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance. Upward path, meets ball out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Over the top slot, short action.
Defense: 2.07-2.19 pop time range; Smooth footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 56.5 Edge Score.

Ford Monin, The Westminster Schools (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 178.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright upper half, 45 degree barrel. Upward barrel path, lets ball travel. 70.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance. Upward barrel path, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop time range; Smooth footwork, quick, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70 Edge Score.

Brandon Fox, North Gwinnett (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, starts with hands in front of face, hands low and slighlt away from body. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front. 57 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (68.7 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Over the top arm slot.
Defense: 1.96-2.06 pop time range; Quick transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Mac Vaysman, Lakeside (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 177.9 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Feet slightly close, flat barrel, hands close to body. Meets ball out in front, level barrel path. 62.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance. Meets ball out in front, level barrel path.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. INF - 69.00 mph. Over the top slot, long action.
Defense: 2.06-2.21 pop time range; Quick footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.51 Edge Score.

Logan Arnett, Harrison (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 180.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands away from body, almost upright barrel. Lets ball travel, upright barrel path. 69 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance. Lets ball travel, upright barrel path.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Quick arm action, strong arm, over the top.
Defense: 1.87-2.03 pop time range; Quick footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.04 Edge Score.

Layton Sowinski, Harlem (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 177.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright open stance, low hands. Level bat path, stays on top of the ball at contact. 72.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance. Level bat path, stays on top of the ball at contact.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. 3/4 slot, long action.
Defense: 2.05-2.25 pop time range; Quick footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.98 Edge Score.

Andrew Nixon Jr., Harrison (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-8, 130.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands away from body. Level swing, ability to go to all fields. 59.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance. Level swing, ability to go to all fields.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. 3/4 slot, quick action.
Defense: 2.00-2.16 pop time range; Quick footwork, athlete, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.89 Edge Score.

Jax Lathem, Heritage (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, flat barrel, hands away from body. Level barrel, lets ball travel. 68.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance. Level barrel, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Over the top slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop time range; Quick, communicates.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Daniel Biondo, Denmark (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 159.2 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, 45 degree barrel set up, keeps hands close to body. Level bat path, meets ball out in front. 71 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance. Level bat path, meets ball out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Over the top slot, short arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.06 pop time range; Good footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 76.34 Edge Score.

Brody Bohannon, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 168.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance with feet close together, flat barrel, hands slightly away from body. Level barrel path, meets ball out in front. 69.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance. Level barrel path, meets ball out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Over the top slot, quick arm.
Defense: 2.03-2.26 pop time range; Smooth footwork, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Parker Hope, Allatoona (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, almost flat barrel, keep hands close. Lets ball travel, downward bat path. 66 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance. Lets ball travel, downward bat path.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Quick arm action, short.
Defense: 2.12-2.21 pop time range; Receives well, quick feet, communicates.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Bryce Carter, Parkview (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 181 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, quick feet, keeps hands close. Upward bat path, violent at the point of contact 70.9 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, violent at the point of contact
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.40 pop time range; Stays closed, quick feet, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Vaden McCarty, Wheeler High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 181.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands away from body. Upward bat path, can go to all fields, lets ball travel, 65 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, can go to all fields, lets ball travel,
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Over the top slot, quick action.
Defense: 2.18-2.38 pop time range; Communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Walker May, Etowah (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Very slight open stance, almost flat barrel, keeps hands close to body. Level bat path, lets ball travel. 72.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance. Level bat path, lets ball travel.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Over the top arm slot, quick arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.12 pop time range; Quick feet, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.53 Edge Score.

Jackson Nelson, Lambert (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 193.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Bend in the back knee, low hands. Downward barrel path, meets ball out front. 61.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance. Downward barrel path, meets ball out front.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph.
Defense: 2.23-2.34 pop time range;
Athletic Testing: 7.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.77 Edge Score.

Caden Palmer, Loganville (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-3, 202.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Keeps hands back and slightly away from body, open stance. Lets ball travel with upward bat path. 67.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance. Lets ball travel with upward bat path.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Quick arm action, short slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.21 pop time range; Smooth transfers, shuffle footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.31 Edge Score.

Conor Nix, Berrien (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 201.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Keeps hands back, upright stance with close feet. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front. 72.5 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Over the top arm slot, short action.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop time range; Smooth transfers, communicates.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64.95 Edge Score.

Jackson Loy, DARLINGTON SCHOOL (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-2, 192 pounds.
Hit: SH. Hands away from body, upright barrel. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front at the point of contact. 64.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front at the point of contact.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - mph. Short arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.07 pop time range; Good transfers, good footwork, quick.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 76.44 Edge Score.