Preseason All-State: Rising Stars - Infield Reports

EMERSON, GA - The Prep Baseball Georgia staff hosted the Preseason All-State Rising Stars event on March 1st. This event was an opportunity to see a talented group of 2029-2030 players. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60 yard dash using VALD Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw short bullpens with Trackman. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Saturday. Today, we will take an even closer look at the infielders from those in attendance with the help of our tech partners, broken down by each player down below.

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Kale Mills, Thomasville (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-0, 100 pounds.
Hit: SH. Even stances from both sides. Hands set by the ear. Small leg kick stride. Barrel stayed through the zone. Consistent contact.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (64.4 avg.); 220-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Athletic arm. Strong over the top.
Defense: Soft hands. Solid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.37 runner in the 60-yard dash

Jeremiah Powers, Greater Atlanta Christian (GA), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-4, 110 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Feet right outside the hips. Hands set right by the ear. Simple load. Constant contact. Smooth operation.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (64 avg.); 223-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Athletic arm with the ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands. Clean footwork. Athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash

Logan Brooks, Walton (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 115 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, a wide stance. Hands start low. Whippy barrel through the zone. Fast hands.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (70.8 avg.); 225-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Strong over the top arm.
Defense: Soft hands. Clean footwork. Athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 8.27 runner in the 60-yard dash

Jaxon Merritt, Kennesaw Mountain (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 115 pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly open, wide base. Creates good separation on the load. Hands stay through the zone.
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (61.7 avg.); 187-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 56.00 mph. Over the top.
Defense: Fields ball out front well.
Athletic Testing: 8.03 runner in the 60-yard dash

Langston Williams, THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-3, 119 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Hands start near the ear. Smooth leg kick load. Explosive hands through the zone.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (73.4 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63.00 mph. Strong over the top arm.
Defense: Athletic actions. Soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash

Tripp Davis, Bremen Middle School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, wide base. Quiet hands paired with a simple load. Quick hands through the zone.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Strong over the top arm.
Defense: Fields ball out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash

Tripp Strickland, East Paulding (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Wide base. Simple swing with athleticism throughout. Hands stay through the zone, staying through the middle of the field.
Power: 65 mph max exit velocity (60.4 avg.); 184-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62.00 mph. Athletic arm. Over the top accurate throws.
Defense: Soft hands with clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.98 runner in the 60-yard dash

Nolan Drew, Lowndes (GA), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-5, 125 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open. Minimal leg left load that gets him back to even. Works down hill with good leverage through the zone.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (66.1 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62.00 mph. OF - 65.00 mph. Accurate 1-hop throws. Ability to change arm angles.
Defense: Soft hands. Solid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.54 runner in the 60-yard dash

Trevor Hebel, CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL (IL), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 126 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Feet are slightly outside the hips. Simple, small stride load. Keep the barrel in the zone.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (66.3 avg.); 237-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Over the top arm action.
Defense: Soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.54 runner in the 60-yard dash

Bates Harrison, Statesboro (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 145 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, athletic stance. Smooth, controlled load with easy timing and rhythm. Strong lower half, fast hands.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Strong arm with the ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands. Clean footwork and transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash

Ryan Peckham, Walton High School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Starts a tall, narrow stance. Toe tap stride. gets on plane and stays through the zone.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.7 avg.); 260-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Over the top.
Defense: Good footwork. Athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.02 runner in the 60-yard dash

Paxton Jennings, Harlem (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, even stance. Hands start flat and stay flat. Small leg lift load. Hands fire through the zone. Well incorporated lower half.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.6 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Over the top. Strong arm.
Defense: Soft hands with athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash

Nathan Faulkner, Morgan County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-5, 145 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with an event base. Crouch starts and generates power from the loud. Strong lower half. Explodes through contact.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (75 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Over the top.
Defense: Soft hands. Fields ball out front with clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash

Manny Munoz, Alpharetta (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 148 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, athletic stance. Hands close to the ear, keeping a flat bat through the zone. Quick, explosive swing. Small leg lift load. Works through contact.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Over the top.
Defense: Fields ball out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash

Reid Williams, BULLOCH ACADEMY (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, even base. Hands are set back. Keeps a smooth barrel through the zone with a middle to back side approach.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 70.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Athletic, strong arm. Delivers accurate throws.
Defense: Clean action with soft hands and solid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash

Bryant Wisdom, Chelsea (AL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 151 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, even stance. High hand set. Explosive through the zone with easy power to all fields.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Strong arm. Ability to change arm angles.
Defense: Solid footwork with clean transfers. Athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash

Jack Greene, Denmark (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, athletic stance. Minimal hand movement and set by the ear. Leg kick load. Keeps him on time with fast hands. Explodes through the zone with a heavy barrel.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Strong arm. Ability to change arm angles.
Defense: Solid footwork with clean transfers. Athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash

Ryles Register, Houston County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, athletic base. Creates good separation with a strong load and wide base on the finish. Creates good leverage through the zone with fast hands.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71.00 mph. Over the top. Ability to change arm angles with accuracy.
Defense: Athletic actions. Soft Hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.09 runner in the 60-yard dash

Bryce Hampton, walton high school (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, wide base. Handset near the end of the year. Minimal load that keeps him on time. Fast hands through the zone. Gets the lower half involved throughout the swing.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72.6 avg.); 223-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Strong over the top accurate throws.
Defense: Plays ball well out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash

Wesley Jackson, Greenbrier Middle School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance. Low handset near the shoulder. Direct bath through the zone. Explosive through contact with fast hands.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77.6 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Over the top strong arm.
Defense: Solid footwork with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash

Eli Shipley, Sonoraville (GA), 2030 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance. Flat barrel to start. Creates good leverage through the zone. Gets the lower half involved throughout the swing.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (62.5 avg.); 214-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62.00 mph. Over the top accurate throws.
Defense: Fields ball out front well
Athletic Testing: 9.65 runner in the 60-yard dash

Carson Thieme, Athens Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even base, wide stance with a high hand set. Great use of the lower half throughout the swing. Good leverage through the zone.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Athletic arm. Strong over the top.
Defense: Soft hands. Solid footwork and clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash

Riley Shumpert, Mount Paran (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 165 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, even stance. Hands set back. Simple load, keeping him on time. Good barrels throughout the round. More on the way with the projectable frame.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. OF - 82.00 mph. Strong over the top.
Defense: Soft hands. Solid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash

Brayden Tanner, Ware County Middle School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 186 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, even stance. Neutral hand set. Flat barrel. Creates good leverage through the zone. Strong lower half.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (66.3 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61.00 mph. Over the top.
Defense: Fields ball out front well.
Athletic Testing: 8.38 runner in the 60-yard dash

Deuce Green, Pace Academy (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds.
Hit: . Wide, even base. Neutral hand set. Simple load on the stride. Similar actions from both sides. Little more crouched on the left handed swing.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: . INF - 76.00 mph. Over the top.
Defense: Fields ball out front well.
Athletic Testing: 8.46 runner in the 60-yard dash

Carson Clark, Cambridge (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Athletic crouch. Hands set lower. Easy strength through the zone. Heavy lines drive round, especially to the pull side.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 246-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. INF - 70.00 mph. Strong over the top .
Defense: Smooth transfers. Athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash

Tyler Hickman, Cartersville Middle School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Athletic in the leg. Simple load but can generate some serious power. One of the top rounds of the day. Easy line drives to all fields.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Over the top accurate throws.
Defense: Smooth mechanics with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.06 runner in the 60-yard dash

Kellen Palmer, Loganville (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, even base. Lower hand set. Simple load, but generates power through the lower half and good hand speed. Direct barrel through the zone.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (69.1 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front well.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash

Silas Baker, Sonoraville (GA), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even stance. High hand set. Small, leg lift load. Good leverage through the zone. Consistent line drives through the middle.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (66.9 avg.); 240-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66.00 mph. Strong over the top. Accurate throws.
Defense: Fields ball out front. Athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.36 runner in the 60-yard dash

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