Top Prospect Underclass: Catcher Reports

Emerson, GA - The Top Prospect Underclass Showcase took place at LakePoint 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 scouting reports for the catchers from the event. ⤵️

Hank Drew, Lowndes (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup with relaxed hands. Mainly pull side approach., Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action., Efficient transfer and release help maximize arm strength.
Defense: Displays fluid defensive actions with consistent rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.

Brock Simpson, Irwin County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box.", Simple setup with controlled gather into launch position., Relaxed lower half with easy tempo in the box. Mostly level path through the zone with consistent barrel accuracy., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Worked middle to opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.13 Edge Score.

Easton Chen, Walton (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 167 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box.", Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement. Consistently squares pitches up with feel for hard contact., Gap-to-gap round of BP., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", "Creates quality contact with a simple, repeatable swing." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Ball comes out of the hand clean with easy velocity.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.15 Edge Score.

John Brennan, Midtown (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 171.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing mechanism., Slightly open set up in the stance. Stays on plane well and works through the middle of the field., Worked middle to opposite field., Mostly level path through the zone with consistent barrel accuracy., Consistently squares pitches up with feel for hard contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Displays above-average arm strength for the position.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.34 Edge Score.

Grayson Albert, Marist (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 171 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Gap-to-gap round of BP., Consistently squares pitches up with feel for hard contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Athletic arm with present strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.73 Edge Score.

Joab Bolton, North Hall (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 210 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing mechanism., Slightly open set up in the stance. Works behind the baseball well with gap-to-gap intent., Stays through the baseball with extension out front., Worked middle to opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.85 Edge Score.

Jackson Ramaley, Pope (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing mechanism., Open front side with smooth weight transfer into the load., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Mainly pull side approach., Present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump.

Hammond Bryant, North Hall (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 155.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Mainly pull side approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.39 Edge Score.

Kayden Carter, Dutchtown (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." "Uses the entire field with a mature, contact-oriented approach." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Athletic arm with present strength., Efficient transfer and release help maximize arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.38 Edge Score.

Bryson Klein, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with strong balance throughout the load., Slight crouch setup with athletic balance and timing throughout. Worked middle to opposite field., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.81 Edge Score.

Bentley Haines, Veterans (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even and balanced stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for an extended period., Gap-to-gap round of BP., Maintains balance through contact with efficient barrel control., "Delivers a clean, connected swing with solid barrel awareness." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Displays above-average arm strength for the position.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.87 Edge Score.

Stone Thompson, Buford (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., Hands start lower. "Creates quality contact with a simple, repeatable swing.", Worked middle to opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.5 Edge Score.

Josiah (Jayce) Woods, Georgia Premier Academy (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 209.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed set up in the stance., Hands start lower. "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (66.7 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense: Shows soft hands and confidence when receiving the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.65 Edge Score.

Kyle Coleman, Pope (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 175.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance. Present strength at the plate., Mainly pull side approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 106 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense: Shows body control and coordination throughout defensive reps.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.17 Edge Score.

Logan Arnett, Harrison (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., Slight crouch setup with athletic balance and timing throughout. Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone., Maintains balance through contact with efficient barrel control., Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Present arm talent stands out during defensive actions., Athletic arm with present strength., Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.

Malachi Owens, Maynard High (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement., Simple setup with controlled gather into launch position. Stays on plane well and works through the middle of the field., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Displays above-average arm strength for the position., Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.4 Edge Score.

Brady Reese, East Coweta (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 158 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement. Mainly pull side approach., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.52 Edge Score.

Carter Westmoreland, Morgan County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., Simple setup with controlled gather into launch position. "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Worked middle to opposite field., Maintains balance through contact with efficient barrel control. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.55 Edge Score.

Manny Munoz, Kings Ridge Christian School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 164 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., Simple setup with controlled gather into launch position., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Gap-to-gap round of BP., Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for an extended period., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.18 Edge Score.

Connor Mitchem, Gatewood (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-4, 220.5 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement., Hands start higher. Present strength at the plate., Middle of the field approach., Stays on plane well and works through the middle of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.

Michael Temples, Whitewater (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher., Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement. "Uses the entire field with a mature, contact-oriented approach.", Worked middle to opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.2 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action., Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.9 Edge Score.

Henry Yates, Lovett (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing mechanism., Slightly open set up in the stance. Maintains balance through contact with efficient barrel control., Middle of the field approach., Present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Shows soft hands and confidence when receiving the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.92 Edge Score.

Chase Kiewert, Gainesville (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 173.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even base with loose hands at shoulder height. Middle of the field approach., Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.8 Edge Score.

Sawyer Ferguson, Allatoona (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement., Quiet pre-swing operation with minimal wasted movement. "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Shows present bat-to-ball skills with natural contact ability., Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for an extended period., Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.5 Edge Score.

Carter Radics, Wesleyan (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for an extended period., Juice to all fields., Present strength at the plate., Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone., Stays on plane well and works through the middle of the field., Stays through the baseball with extension out front. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 384-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Arm strength profiles well for long-term defensive versatility.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.28 Edge Score.

Braxton Lovett, Mary Persons (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds.
Hit: LHH. "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." "Creates quality contact with a simple, repeatable swing.", Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action., Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense: Shows soft hands and confidence when receiving the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.7 Edge Score.

Tyler Hickman, Cartersville (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with quiet pre-pitch rhythm., Even and balanced stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Consistently squares pitches up with feel for hard contact., "Delivers a clean, connected swing with solid barrel awareness.", "Creates quality contact with a simple, repeatable swing.", Stays through the baseball with extension out front., Present strength at the plate., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.

Aiden Chung, Greater Atlanta Christian (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 167.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing mechanism. Present strength at the plate., "Uses the entire field with a mature, contact-oriented approach.", "Delivers a clean, connected swing with solid barrel awareness." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target., Efficient transfer and release help maximize arm strength.
Defense: Shows soft hands and confidence when receiving the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.18 Edge Score.

Augi Pelt, Thomasville (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 167.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even base with loose hands at shoulder height., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Mainly pull side approach., Maintains balance through contact with efficient barrel control. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action., Efficient transfer and release help maximize arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.

Braeden Dooley, Holy Innocents (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance. Worked middle to opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.1 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 6.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.16 Edge Score.

Connor Cox, Cherokee Bluff (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 151 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., Even base with loose hands at shoulder height. "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", "Creates quality contact with a simple, repeatable swing.", Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Shows the ability to complete throws from different angles.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.54 Edge Score.

Owen Shipley, Sonoraville (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Middle of the field approach., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action.
Defense: Shows soft hands and confidence when receiving the baseball., Moves well laterally with athletic actions throughout the fielding process., Maintains balance well while fielding on the move.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.69 Edge Score.

Brody Lutz, West Forsyth (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 200 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Mainly pull side approach., Present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Throws show carry and maintain strength across the field.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.3 Edge Score.

Sam Burns, LaGrange (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with relaxed hands., Hands start lower. Stays on plane well and works through the middle of the field., Worked middle to opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target., Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action., "Delivers firm, accurate throws with consistency."
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.27 Edge Score.

North Williams, GA Premier Academy (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 159 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed set up in the stance., Hands start lower. "Uses the entire field with a mature, contact-oriented approach.", Maintains balance through contact with efficient barrel control. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Athletic arm with present strength., Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target., Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action.
Defense: Displays fluid defensive actions with consistent rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.78 Edge Score.

Tucker Townsend, Southeast Whitfield (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 165.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open front side with smooth weight transfer into the load. "Uses the entire field with a mature, contact-oriented approach." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.66 Edge Score.

Lincoln Ward, Creekview (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 183.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., Narrow setup with rhythmic timing mechanism. Middle of the field approach., Stays on plane well and works through the middle of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.58 Edge Score.

Micah Von, Lakeside (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 155.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", "Creates quality contact with a simple, repeatable swing.", Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Throws show carry and maintain strength across the field., Athletic arm with present strength., Efficient transfer and release help maximize arm strength., Quick release allows the arm to play up in game action.
Defense: Shows soft hands and confidence when receiving the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.69 Edge Score.

Alexander Hawkins, Carrollton (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 172.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with relaxed hands. Gap-to-gap round of BP., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Present strength at the plate., Stays through the baseball with extension out front., Consistently squares pitches up with feel for hard contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.

Elliot Nadreau, Landmark Christian (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up in the stance., Hands start higher. Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone for an extended period., Middle of the field approach., Present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Accurate arm that consistently stays on line to the target., Developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions defensively.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.32 Edge Score.

Zeke Dotson, Dawson County (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-4, 201 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance., "Slight knee bend with relaxed, confident presence in the box." Present strength at the plate., Consistently squares pitches up with feel for hard contact., Gap-to-gap round of BP., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path." mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (91.6 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Carries throws well with noticeable life through the target.
Defense: Athletic defender with natural instincts around the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.92 Edge Score.

Crew Elrod, IMG Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 236 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Simple setup with controlled gather into launch position., Upright setup with controlled lower-half movement. Juice to all fields., Present strength at the plate., Gap-to-gap round of BP., Works behind the baseball well with gap-to-gap intent., "Generates line-drive contact with a flat, efficient path.", Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (99.4 avg.); 381-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Throws show carry and maintain strength across the field.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 8.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.70-inch max vertical jump.

Connor Tysver, St. Pius X (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 244.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher., Slightly open set up in the stance. Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone., Present strength at the plate., Middle of the field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Athletic arm with present strength., Displays above-average arm strength for the position.
Defense: Displays fluid defensive actions with consistent rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.55 Edge Score.

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