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Top Propect Underclass: Quick Hits, Outfielders

June 6, 2026
Prep Baseball Georgia
Staff

Emerson, GA - The Top Prospect Underclass Showcase travels to IVSA where this invite-only event that features the top prospects from the 2028 and 2029 grad classes. Every year, TPG 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 an identifier for Future Games and so forth. Throughout the week we will be pumping out the content from this event. 

View all stats from the event HERE.

Today, we take a closer look at the top outfield performers from the event on Tuesday/Wednesday . ⤵️

Top Prospect Underclass Quick Hits- Outfielders 

Cal Pearson, OF, 2028, Pope
The Pope outfielder put together a breakout sophomore campaign this spring and carried it over into the summer circuit. Tons of athleticism litters the lean 6-foot-2, 177-pound frame with still so much more to project. Started the day by clocking at a 6.74 60 time with ability to reach top end speed quickly (20.7 max run speed). Simply lived on the barrel in an explosive round with a 100 % hard-hit percentage as he posted a max 100.7 and an average 97.6 exit velocities. Stays simple with balance through impact and minimal wasted effort in a well-connected RH cut. Works from a steep path while creating some length in-zone with present hand/bat speed in a direct stroke. Line-drive oriented approach and worked up-the-middle with ease while keeping the barrel on-plane. Strong actions in the outfield with good body control, solid footwork & arm strength present as he finished the round with an 86 outfield velo. It’s a well-rounded profile that is only going to continue to grow and a huge summer campaign appears to be on tap.

Brooks DeRosa, OF, North Gwinnett
A stellar year in ‘26 continued for DeRosa with another strong showing on Tuesday. Athletic 6-foot-0, 165-pounds that continues to add strength and present tools to project. Opened the day by running a 6.74 60. Shows a quality first step (1.60 10-yd.) and can reach top speed quickly (20.5). Consistent barrels throughout his round as he finished with a max 96.1 and an average 90.4 exit velocities. Followed the impressive BP round with really good swings in gameplay including a standup double into deep left-field. Loose, active hands pre-pitch and is consistently on-time with good balance in a slight leg lift load. Works from a compact path with impressive hands in-zone and feel to manipulate the barrel while showing an innate ability to rotate. Barrel feel and accuracy stands out in each setting with high-level bat-to-ball skills in a mature all-fields approach. Profiles across the grass with excellent routes to the ball and arm strength present. Finished the round with an outfield velo of 85. DeRosa is one to buy stock in now as he has steadily made gains across the board and big-league bloodlines that only strengthen the profile.



Jude Smith, OF, Holy Innocents
Smith looked very impressive during game-play and BP. Simple but effective swing, just a simple toe-tap load when hitting the ball. Very heavy pull side hitter with his highest EV being 95. The 6-foot-1 and 165 is a great athlete as well running a 6.6 60 yard dash, also showing his speed on the bags as well. Knows how to battle in the box when down in the count. Showed that multiple times when in the game yesterday. As he continues into this season he looks to continue to make big strides and become a house-hold name as he competes this summer.

Junwoo Jang, OF, 2028, North Gwinnett
Jang looks to take his impressive Sophomore year with him this summer as his bat has continued to grow. Jang stands with a very strong base at 5-foot-11 and 210-pounds with clear strength. His load and cut synch up well and fire in a singular motion. His EVs lived in the mid to upper 90s and he ran the gun up to 99EV. From the OF, the arm showed good strength as he reached 86 on his pulldowns. The feel for the barrel and ability to get his strength behind hits paired with a reliable arm in the OF is what profiles his high level game. |

Anthony Agah, OF, 2028, Marist
Agah showed an impressive performance throughout, highlighted by a BP round with consistent, repeatable movement. At 6-foot-1, 186 pounds, he has a balanced swing with a smooth weight transfer into his load. He is able to utilize the entire field with advanced barrel control, consistently finding solid contact with all fields. His EV sat in the upper 90s, topped at 105. In the outfield, he stayed on line to his target with accurate throws and minimal wasted movement when approaching the defensive position and transitioning into his next move.

Braden Burroughs, OF, 2028, Fellowship Christian
Burroughs had a great all around day including a good round of BP where he had a nice rhythmic load and quick hands staying through the zone. His top exit velo in the round of BP was 99.7 showing sneaky pop in his line drive centered round. Burroughs also tallied a backside 2B in the scrimmages. Burroughs’ day was also headlined by his 60 time of a 6.91 with a 10 yd split of 1.64. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 175 pounds Burroughs has the physical tools needed to be a standout player.

Everett Hammond, OF/LHP, 2028, Dunwoody
Hammond had himself a day at the plate and on the mound as his BP round featured a smooth lefty swing going gap to gap consistently throughout the round with a max EV of 92.6. Hammond stands at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds as he strides down the mound with ease as he had a good day on the mound, has very good control over his breaking balls, he created minimal contact and even if it was hit it was hit very softly creating opportunities for outs. Hammonds FB sat around 75-77, his curveball sat around 64-66 but had good control over it as it broke late and towards the glove side. Hammond also ran a 6.73 60yd dash with a 1.63 10yd split. Overall Hammond had a great day and is looking to continue this into the summer.

Ledger Jones, OF, 2028, Walton
Ledger Jones is a smooth-swinging left-hander, adept at putting the bat on the ball in all situations. Ledger has pop to the pullside and capitalizes on pitcher mistakes. During BP, Jones finished his rounds with a max EV of 92 and a LD rate of 52.4%. Ledger can stay on plane during the swing against any pitch shape. In the live game session, Ledger drove the first pitch of the game to RF for a lead-off single. Defensively, Jones showed great actions in the outfield, good routes, and reads that put him in the right spot to make a play on both fly and ground balls. Good footwork through the baseball and smooth, efficient transfers allow him to get the ball out quickly and accurately. Jones is a great athlete, running a 6.83 60yd dash with a 3.8 30yd split. Ledger Jones will be exciting to follow as he looks to carry his success into the summer.

Breck Hemphill, OF, 2028, Harrison
As expected, Breck Hemphill had a great day, showcasing his athleticism and feel for the barrel in BP. He started his day by running a 6.7 60-yard dash, with a 1.61 10-yard split, getting to a top speed of 20.8 MPH, showing his athleticism and quick burst. Hemphill then went to his BP round where he truly stood out. He consistently put barrel on ball, generating a 92% hard hit rate in his round, emphasized by a 99 average EV and 106.8 MPH max EV. He has a leg lift to shift his weight to his front side, then halting his body on the front side to remain behind the ball and limit those ugly out-in-front swings. It’s a very athletic move and athletic swing that generates high-end bat speed and top-end EVs. Overall, Hemphill had a great day at the Top Prospect Games, continuing to show why he is a top ranked player in the state and country.

Nolan Idol, OF, 2029, Lakeview Academy
Idol has been one of the more consistent pieces in this class to date. Feel to hit stands out with easy athleticism in the lean 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Kicked off the day by running a 6.75 60-yd backed by a strong first step (1.61 10-yd). Consistently sprayed balls back up-the-middle during BP and posted a max 90.9 and an average 87.9 exit velocities. Took really good swings in gameplay including a pull-side knock and feel to use the entire field well. Shows a quick trigger with excellent balance in the load and present hand speed shows often in an on-plane path. Advanced pitch recognition with innate ability to adjust backed by loose hands and present bat-to-ball skills. Zone awareness stands out while working deep counts consistently and ability to spoil often. Clean footwork in the outfield with good routes to the ball and budding arm strength ( 86 OF Velo). Added strength/size could take Idol’s game to the next level on top of continued in-game production.

Brayden Couch, OF, 2029, Cherokee Bluff
6-foot-0, 162 pound frame that stood out with a very simple and fluid swing throughout the day. A lefty that showed great bat to ball skills at BP and by grabbing a barrel knock to the opposite field on an elevated pitch during the game. Stays back on the ball with a simple 6 inch leg lift gets great extension through the ball while also keeping a consistent level barrel path. Showed off some situational awareness today as well by stealing 2nd base uncontested after recognizing a pattern by the pitcher and catcher. Couch also showed off impressive tools with a 6.87-60 and looked comfortable in the outfield. Has great room to develop significant tools and the diamond on top of being a student of the game.

Inky Johnson Jr., OF, 2029, Mount Paran
Inky had a great day today, his barrel and defense is what stands out the most when you watch. A solid frame at 5-foot-11, and 183 pounds the CF had a great feel for his bat during his BP. A lot of shots UTM and made it easy for hits. His ability to square up the ball and swing level at all angles is something you notice when he swings. He is a consistent defender as well as the ability to track the ball in the air and make throws in quickly and accurately to throw runners out. Due to that solid frame he is able to make hard contact with the ball as he got up to 93 EV today. Has the physical gifts and has the time to continue to grow and become a household name this summer.

Dyson Sparks, OF, 2029, Etowah
Sparks had an all around good day standing at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, using his frame to his advantage as he had a great round of BP. Sparks has a striding load with an aggressive swing that stays through the zone, Sparks’ round of BP was headlined by a max exit velocity of 104.9 in his line drive heavy round. Sparks ran a 6.94 60 yd and had a 3.85 30 yd split, combining Sparks power with his speed at his size gives you a player that can impact the game at any moment. Sparks looks to continue this showing throughout the summer and into HS ball as there are holes to fill on Etowah.

Smith Browning, OF, 2029, Northwest Whitfield County
Browning standing at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds showed all five tools today. Starting with the 60 yard dash Browning ran a blazing 6.61 with a 10 yard split of a 1.65. Then, in Browning's BP round he had max EV of 99.3, and an avg EV of 99.3. Browning also showed power to all parts of the field. Next, in fielding Browning looked really smooth in the OF with his routes to the baseball and moving around the ball to get ready to throw. On Browning’s throws he showed excellent arm strength and accuracy in the OF by constantly having throws right on target. In the showcase, Browning put together multiple competitive ABs and had hard hit balls but he got unlucky draws with his swings. In the field of the showcase Browning look confident and smooth. He had good reads off the bat and took the most efficient route to the ball every time it was hit his way. Browning showed off all 5-tools today and looks ready to compete in summer ball and his upcoming high school season.

Graysen Radics, OF, 2029, Wesleyan
Graysen is a premier athlete and continued to prove today why he is among the top OFs in the 2029 class. Graysen started his day off with a blazing 6.59 60yd dash with a 3.63 30yd split. He then followed it up with an exceptionally smooth defensive session, highlighted by 91, 92, and 93 mph throws to the plate. Radics gets good reads in the outfield and can cover ground in CF from gap to gap. Good footwork allows him to be in advantageous positions to work through the baseball. To end the showcase portion of the event, Radics added to his already stellar day with a loud round of BP, highlighted by a 102.1 max EV and 96.4 avg EV. Radics showed off his ability to hit for power with a whippy 71.4 mph avg bat speed. Graysen capped off his day in the game portion of the event by rocketing a backside single. Radics is poised for a summer of further development and continued success.

Andrew Brooks, OF/RHP, 2029, Sandy Creek
Standing at 5-foot-11, 159 pounds, Brooks had an impressive day. At the plate, he showed a simple approach with a quality hit tool and more power to be tapped into. He showed the ability to use the entire field in batting practice, posting a max exit velocity of 95.1 mph and an average exit velocity of 89.1 mph. He stays on a good plane through the zone and shows a natural feel to hit. Brooks ran a 7.17-second 60-yard dash and reached a top speed of 18.1 mph. In the outfield, he showcased good instincts and an above-average arm. Expect Brooks to add strength to his frame and continue to improve with more experience.

Bates Harrison, OF/SS, 2029, Metter
Harrison had a great showing at Wednesday’s Top Prospect Games. Bates started out the day running a 6.79 60, 3.80 30-yard sprint, and 1.65 10-yard sprint. In the outfield, he showed off a great arm topping out at 88. At the plate, Harrison consistently produced hard contact with a compact swing, keeping the bat head in the zone. He was able to get the head out showing pull side carry with extension. His max EV was 96. Look for Harrison to continue developing his tools over the next few years.

Bradford Smith, OF, 2029, Wesleyan
The 5-foot-9, 167-pound OF had a great day at Wednesday' Top Prospect Games showcasing all of his tools. Smith ran a 6.75 60, 3.75 30-yard sprint, and 1.62 10-yard sprint. Defensively, Smith showed a strong arm from the Outfield topping out at 89. At the plate, he showed an aggressive, but under control swing with the ability to hit the ball hard in the gaps. Smith was able to stay on plane with baseball and create a lot of loud contact to the big part of the field. His max EV was 98.6. Great overall showing from the rising sophomore.

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