Emerson, GA: The Prep Baseball Fall open showcased a pleothera of talent and did not dissapoint as one of the first tournaments of the Fall. In this scout blog we highlight over 10 players who had standout performances from Georgia. Loaded uncommitted and committed talent througout. 

Scout Blog

Brantley Patch, RHP, 2027, Model
Uncommitted. Patch has been a consistent performer over the years and is an A + competitor on the field. Toeing the rubber against a potent opposing lineup it was evident from the jump that Patch was up for the task. Striking out 5 across 3.0 IP of no-run ball in a win. Athletic and broad-shouldered at 6-foot-3, 195-pounds, Patch shows repeatability in the delivery with present arm speed and obvious pitchability. The ability to mix and hit spots really stood out as he had full command of the 4-pitch mix. Fastball sat 82-84 (T85 MPH) and generated swing-and-miss when elevated. Advanced feel of the curveball at 67-69 with huge 12/6 depth that plays extremely well off the fastball. Slider showed a tighter break at 76-78 and kept hitters off the FB/CB mix. Changeup is a potential future advanced offering at 70-72 as it was thrown R/R at will with arm-side fade. There’s much more in the tank for Patch and the velo has been on a steady climb over the past calendar year.

Ellis Appling, OF, 2026, Parkview
Uncommitted. The barrel remained heavy Friday night for Appling en route to a huge performance. The Parkview OF would launch a no-doubt 2-run homerun over the LCF wall in the top of the 1st (95 EV/352ft.). He then followed it up with more loud contact as he sent one deep into LF for an RBI double at 95 EV. There is loads of strength throughout the physical, athletic 5-foot-9, 194-pound frame that shows up in-game often. Appling generates a ton of strength from the ground-up with excellent balance. Delivers an extremely well-leveraged barrel through the zone backed by present bat speed that generates carry to the pull-side. Appling yields strong tools across the board and with the continued in-game production it only solidifies him as one of the top uncommitted players still on the market in the state.

Sebastien Walsh, LHP, 2026, Denmark
Uncommitted. Fresh off an impressive showing this past week at Senior Games, Walsh put together a dominant outing to open pool play. The southpaw would produce double-digit whiffs with 5 K across 3.0 IP of shutout ball. Standing a lean and high-waisted 6-foot-4, 207-pounds, Walsh exudes excellent body control and gets down the mound well. Creates excellent extension from a long and loose ¾ slot with repeatability from the same tunnel. Fastball lived 85-87 (T88 MPH) and generated swing-and-miss when elevated. Curveball plays well off the fastball at 74-77 with tight, late-depth. Cutter was mixed in to both RHH and LHH at 80-82 and kept hitters off the FB/CB mix. There is still plenty of projection throughout the profile for Walsh who looks to lead the charge for the Danes staff in the spring.

Rece Leathers, SS, 2026, Ola
Uncommitted. The in-game intangibles immediately jump off the page when Leathers takes the diamond. Tallied 7-hits along with a .437 OBP and set the tone out of the lead-off spot all weekend for Black Cobra. The RHH yields strong bat-to-ball skills backed by a balanced load in a quick trigger with present hand/bat speed and ability to hit the ball to all-fields. Delivers a well-leveraged barrel through the zone with ability to manipulate to produce consistent solid contact. Superb instincts on the base-paths is evident as Leathers wreaked havoc with a plethora of swiped bags throughout the tournament. The athleticism for Leathers shines up-the-middle at 6-foot-2, 190-pounds as he displays quick lateral actions, excellent routes to the ball, and present arm strength. Leathers epitomizes the term “gamer” and this is the type of profile that will provide immense success right away at the next level.

Carson Adomnik, RHP, 2026, South Paulding
Clemson commit. Adomnik was lights out in his single inning of work in his start on Friday night. At initial glance, the projection and upside with his current 6-foot-5 frame is off the charts. Really good mover down the mound with low efficiency mechanics and impressive arm speed. The fastball was loud, as opposing hitters simply could not pick it up out of the hand, sitting in the upper 80's (T92 MPH) with late hop. The slider is his primary offspeed offering, with upper 70's velocity and late sweeping action. Adomnik also mixed in a couple splitters at roughly 900 RPM, getting good late arm-side depth tunneling with his plus fastball. This is a pure starting pitcher profile, and we may only be seeing the early stages of his overall ceiling.

Dylan Honore, MIF, 2027, Hillgrove
Kennesaw State commit. Even in a stout Pro Stock lineup, Honore stood out thanks to his balanced profile. He has a calm and easy approach in the box, keeping his hands close to his body while showing quick reactions and advanced bat-to-ball skills. Honore maintains a level swing with a well-executed hinge in his load, allowing him to drive the baseball to all fields with consistency and power. Among the fastest runners in the Southeast, with a 6.55 60-yard time recorded this past summer, he translates that speed well on the dirt. Defensively, he shows smooth range at shortstop with the arm strength to remain at the position. Honore’s blend of bat-to-ball skill, speed, and defensive tools makes him a complete athlete capable of impacting the game in multiple ways.

Gunnar Ponche, OF, 2026, West Forsyth
Uncommitted. Ponche displayed an impressive left-handed swing this past weekend. Standing 6-foot-2, he already generates significant power for his frame. He consistently showed advanced barrel control, producing loud contact nearly every time he squared the ball. His approach at the plate is both effective and comfortable—he shortens his swing with two strikes while still demonstrating the ability to attack early and generate high exit velocities. With a smooth, leveraged swing that consistently creates loft, particularly to the pull side, Ponche projects as a pure hitter with advanced maturity at the plate. He remains one of the top uncommitted bats in the state and is poised for a stellar senior season at West Forsyth.

Nolan Jones, RHP, 2026, North Paulding
Uncommitted. Jones had a stellar outing on Saturday at the Fall Open. He brings a long, projectable 6-foot-2 frame with room to add strength. On the mound, he works with a clean, athletic delivery that he stays consistent with. Shows good tempo and balance throughout. His FB has a good amount of arm side run sitting 81-84 (T85) with a spin rate of around 2300RPM. Projects for more velocity as his frame fills out. CB sat 72-74, flashes sharp bite when getting on top of it. CH 75-77, maintains good arm speed, showing fade and drop. The senior made it though 2⅓IP handing out Ks to 7 of 8 batters he faced.

Malachi Washington, OF, 2026, Parkview
What’s new, it’s another quality showing from Malachi Washington in what’s been one of the best 2025s we’ve seen across the board. The LSU commit shows one of the best all-around profiles in the state with above-average or better tools across the board and sits as one of the top-10 outfielders in the country in Prep Baseball’s recent 2026 rankings update. The barrel was loud early and often for Washington coming with multiple knocks on the week including showing the clutch gene in a huge moment with a backside grand slam to tie the game. A ton of fluidity in the right-handed cut with great leverage and accuracy in the barrel to handle anything in-zone for damage. The range in the outfield is immense for Washington, using his 6.5 speed with advanced routes to cover ground in a hurry in all directions and looks like a surefire centerfielder long-term. Senior season will be a treat to watch for the former Future Gamer and MLB Draft smoke feels like a no-doubter over the next coming months.

Diego Becerra, LHP, 2026, Sequoyah
The recent Northwest Florida commit was absolutely dialed to open bracket play for Black Cobra Baseball. Long and loose arm action from an over-the-top slot, Becerra creates a ton of deception to both sides of the plate and commanded the zone extremely well in this outing with a heavy fastball/curveball combo. Fastball lived in the mid-to-high 80s with present arm-side run and late life that will miss a ton of bats at the top of the zone. Curveball operates out of the same tunnel at 73-76 with immense depth from an 11/5 shape. When he's on, like in Sunday’s outing, Becerra can snap it off at any time for anything he needs. Landed at will for both called strikes and swing-and-miss in-route to 10 strikeouts over 4.0 no-hit innings in the bullying performance. If Becerra can continue this form into the spring, the ceiling has a chance to take another jump and offer himself to be an impact arm as a freshman for NWFL.

Brady Little, OF, 2027, Gordon Lee
Little quickly became a staff favorite in what was a breakout state champion spring and carried that into Future Games summer, and now the uncommitted outfielder might look as good as we’ve ever seen him this fall. Added real strength to an athletic, compact 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame really starting to impact balls to the pull-side as shown by a pair of doubles and long HR over the RF. It's a picturesque left-handed cut with great length and barrel lag alike in an on-plane path. Already has shown good feel for the barrel to this point and with the added strength the batted-ball profile could skyrocket. Can profile anywhere across the grass, with ability to offer an above-average glove at all three spots. Little holds the type of gamer makeup that you only see in the sickos, and I mean that in the best possible way. The former Future Gamer is the type of player to take a recruiting class to another level and helps a ballclub in a multitude of ways.

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