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Preseason All-State: Underclass - Outfield Reports


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FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Preseason All-State Underclass Showcase travels to IVSA where this invite-only event that features the top prospects from the 2027 and 2028 grad classes. Every year, the Preseason All-State Showcase highlights the Who’s Who of the Georgia baseball landscape. This event is limited and exclusive to the top prospects in Georgia and serves as a springboard as you enter the high school season. Throughout the week here at PBR, we will be pumping out the content from this event. Today, we present the outfield reports, with the help from our tech partners we were able to break down and analyze the pitchers from the Preseason All-State Underclass showcase. 

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Josiah Davis, Cherokee (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide even stance, hands held further back shoulder height. Good barrel control, smooth swing with ability to hit to all parts of the field, 67.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Good release point/ made accurate throws.
Defense: Controlled athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.35 Edge Score.

Brooks DeRosa, North Gwinnett (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, hands shoulder height. Up the middle approach, good level bat plane. 58.6 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Over the top rel. with good throws on a line.
Defense: Moves well. Keeps the feet under him.
Athletic Testing: 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 57.71 Edge Score.

Graham Langan, Cherokee (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, hands held higher behind head. Line drive power, good feel for hitting to all parts of the field. 71.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 245-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Quick arm actions/ kept throws online.
Defense: Short choppy steps into a crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 55.21 Edge Score.

Brantley Willis, Pierce County (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 172 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands held higher at shoulder height. Violent swing, keeps weight back and is able to spray the ball to all fields with consistent carry. 70.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph.
Athletic Testing: 16.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.96 Edge Score.

Kamran Choudary-Ali, Hillgrove (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly narrow stance, hands relaxed chest height. Good barrel control, some power to the pull side. 70.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Quick short arm actions.
Defense: Choppy athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.5 Edge Score.

Junwoo Jang, North Gwinnett (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 190 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, hands out in front chest high. Easy swing through the zone, ability to lift the ball, pull side/ up the middle. 63.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph. Over the top rel, good carry on throws.
Defense: Solid movements that allowed him to gain momentum on throws.
Athletic Testing: 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.68 Edge Score.

Hunter Dillard, East Paulding (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with toe tap. Hands relaxed at shoulders. Quick to contact, saw some ability to lift the ball. 63.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph. Long arm action with accurate throws on a line.
Athletic Testing: 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.16 Edge Score.

Caden McGhee, Cherokee (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-7, 142.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with bigger leg kick, good job with staying through the ball. Ability to lift the ball, natural feel to create carry. 65.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Quick arm action with a good whip.
Defense: Fluid athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.13 Edge Score.

John Paolino, Hillgrove (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, with bigger stride. Hands shoulder height. Good feel for swing, once the front lands does a good job of clearing hands and coming through the zone. Up the middle contact. 61.1 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph.
Athletic Testing: 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 57.82 Edge Score.

Evan Bansavage, Lambert (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open hands held further back. Quick to contact, good job of getting barrel on plane. 66.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Long arm action with good throws on a line.
Defense: Easy athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 20.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.87 Edge Score.

Ethan Williams, Alexander (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-6, 156 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider even stance with knees bent, hands held further back at shoulder height. Quick level swing, ability to lift the ball to all fields. 69.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Quick release with good carry on throws.
Athletic Testing: 27.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.42 Edge Score.

Brock Holcombe, Lakeside (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 157.2 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, hands further back by his head. Quick barrel through the zone, aggressive pull side approach. Solid ability to create carry. 72.2 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph.
Vizual Edge
: 72.1 Edge Score.

Carson Reeves, Buford (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 157.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with slight knee bend. Hands shoulder height. Longer path to the ball, does a good job of getting extended through the zone. 69.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Strong arm with bigger arm circle and good carry on throws.
Athletic Testing: 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 83.13 Edge Score.

Brady Hester, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 158 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands shoulder height. Looks to lift the ball, hands quick to the zone with level path to ball. 66.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Long over the top actions.
Defense: Good crow hop to help create solid line on throws.
Athletic Testing: 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.38 Edge Score.

Pearce Henry, Maynard Jackson (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 167 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, hands held further back at shoulder height. Longer swing through the zone, good power/ carry. 70 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Quick release and short arm slot.
Defense: Good momentum and able to throw well on a line.
Athletic Testing: 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 65.69 Edge Score.

Caleb Hudson, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even a balanced stance, hands slightly above shoulders. Quick hands through the zone, plus power with ability to hit to all parts of the field. 69.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94.00 mph. Quick release, long arm action with good zip on throws.
Defense: Controlled athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 30.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.09 Edge Score.

Braden Little, Gordon Lee (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow slightly open stance, hands relaxed behind ear. Good job getting barrel through the zone, consistent line drive power up the middle/ pull side. 72 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph. Solid quick arm action.
Defense: Athletic controlled movements.
Athletic Testing: 28.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.14 Edge Score.

Noah Strickland, Stephens County (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even balanced stance, hands shoulder height Quick to contact, good job bringing hands through the zone 67.9 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 241-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph.
Athletic Testing: 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.53 Edge Score.

Braylon Bowles, Rabun (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even upright stance, hands held back shoulder height. Smooth easy level swing. Good barrel control, strong up the middle and pull side. 69.8 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Stronger arm good arm actions.
Defense: Fluid movements.
Athletic Testing: 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.02 Edge Score.

Carson Klinger, Peachtree Ridge (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance hands held around his ear. Good job keeping weight back to generate power, lifted the ball well with intent. 67.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Quick release, throws on a line.
Defense: Easy/ athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.57 Edge Score.

Eli Primm, Jefferson (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 171 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with hands lower chest height. Aggressive leg kick that allows him to hit for power. Good ability to lift the ball. 73.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87.00 mph. Good carry on throws, solid arm whip.
Defense: Fluid movements that allow him to cover ground.
Athletic Testing: 29.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.14 Edge Score.

Drew Williams, Sequoyah (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 184 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance, hands at shoulder height. Quick to point of contact, clean path to the ball. 70.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph.
Athletic Testing: 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 61.84 Edge Score.

Sammy Wilson, The Weber School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands higher by his ear. Uses leg kick to generate power, level bat plane with some ability to lift the ball. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 95.00 mph. Quick release, violent thrower.
Athletic Testing: 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 82.17 Edge Score.

Chase Jones, Georgia Premier Academy (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds.
Hit: LHH. 73.2 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88.00 mph. Fluid arm action, threw well on a line.
Defense: Controlled fluid movements.
Athletic Testing: 25.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64.84 Edge Score.

Jaylen Seabrooks, Shiloh (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider even stance with hands relaxed at shoulders. Plus line drive power, quick hands and good control of the barrel. 69.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Long arm action, quick release and throw on a line.
Defense: Solid athletic movements.
Athletic Testing: 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.3 Edge Score.

Mason Peek, Calhoun (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 181 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide even stance hands held higher behind the ear. Quick to contact, solid power with ability to lift the ball. 72 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94.00 mph. Good carry on throws.
Defense: Controlled athletic fluid movements.
Athletic Testing: 26.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.75 Edge Score.

Hudson Williams, Thomas County Central (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 189.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open upright stance, relaxed hands at shoulder height. Easy to contact, plus whip through the zone that allows the ball to carry. 71.9 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph. Solid arm action and release. Plus carry on throws.
Defense: Good fluid movements allowing him to cover the room.
Athletic Testing: 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.5 Edge Score.

Brody Hurd, Buford (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider even stance hands slightly above head. Quick to contact, keeps weight back well and lifts the ball. 67.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph.
Athletic Testing: 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.53 Edge Score.

Caden Dawson, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, hands start out in front then brought back at ear level. Violent swing with good ability to lift the ball, able to hit for power to all parts of the field. 68.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Plus arm whip with consistent throws on a line.
Defense: Shorter fast twitch movements.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Showcase STAte Date Location
Rising Stars: Preseason All-State GA 03/01 LakePoint Sports
LakePoint Summer ID GA 05/28 LakePoint Sports
LakePoint Rising Stars Summer ID GA 05/28 LakePoint Sports
Top Prospect Games: Underclass GA 06/03-06/04 LakePoint Sports
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass GA 06/10-06/11 LakePoint Sports
Savannah Summer ID GA 06/12 Benedictine Military School
Savannah Rising Stars ID GA 06/12 Benedictine Military School
Athens Summer ID GA 06/17 University of Georgia
Athens Rising Stars ID GA 06/17 University of Georgia

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