The Underclass Fall World Series is one of the most notable tournaments of the Fall. Teams travel from across the United States to compete for the Underclass Fall World Series title. We had everything from 2028-2030 talented underclassmen and they showcased their talents as the next wave of prospects to follow. 

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Reid Bostic, SS/RHP, 2028, Lipscomb Academy (TN)
It was barrel after barrel for Bostic in the potent Mad Mavz weekend as he looked the part in all facets. Athletic, broad-shouldered 6-foot-1 frame with present strength throughout, Bostic shows an impressive ability to rotate with great use of his lower half and explosive hands in-zone. Extremely quick trigger with real bat speed and impact in the barrel to match. Pitch recognition stands out with excellent ability to use the whole field well. High-level positional flexibility across the dirt with ability to stick long-term as well. Bostic would hop on the mound for the Mavz in bracket play and impressed in a short look. Crossfire delivery and creates easy deception from a tough angle with loose whip to the arm action. FB at 82-84 (T85 MPH) with ride through the zone. Slider at 75-76 with some sweep and changeup used sparingly at 73. Name to follow in the 2028 Tennessee class. 

McClain Ridler, OF, 2028, Summit (TN)
Ridler would do it all en route to the Mad Mavz taking home the Underclass Fall World Series title. In the box the LHH would arguably take one of his best swings of the weekend during bracket play on Sunday. As he fired one deep into CF for the 2 RBI double (98 EV). An easy mover through impact at an athletic 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with great leverage through the zone and accuracy in the barrel to match. Ridler also produced quality innings during the championship game where he ran the fastball up to 87. High-floor tools litter the profile for Ridler with plenty of projection throughout the profile on both sides of the ball. 

Landen McElhinny, RHP, 2029, Corvian (NC)
The definition of dominant for McElhinny on the mound Saturday morning. Nearly going the distance the RHP struck out 14 across 6.2 IP. Present arm speed stands out from a compact arm action with a stout lower half and moves really well down the mound. Fastball sat 82-83 (T84 MPH) and the slider tunneled well off it at 70-72 with late-bite for whiffs. Changeup was mixed in at 76-78 with tumble. McElhinny possesses a bulldog mentality on the bump with obvious pitchability and has a chance for a breakout role at Corvian this upcoming Spring. 

Markus Galins, OF, 2028, Kings Ridge
It was a really impressive look at the Kings Ridge OF throughout bracket play in the box. Galins would open the scoring early for CBA during the 9 AM slot on Monday. Matching plane with an elevated fastball and depositing it over the LF wall for the 3-run homerun. Galins would later break up a perfect game in the semis as he fired one backside deep into RF for a standup double. Wiry and athletic at 6-foot-2, 155-pounds, Galins exudes excellent body control and stays well-connected with great leverage through the zone. Loose wrists stand out with ability to manipulate the barrel to find consistent solid contact throughout the zone in an all-fields approach. There is plenty more to project upon physically and Galins has a chance for a big role with Kings Ridge this upcoming spring.