2025 Future Games: Louisiana Quick Hits (Hitters)
July 30, 2025
Emerson, GA - The 2025 Prep Baseball Future Games were held July 24-27, 2025 at the LakePoint Sports Complex, attracting over 400 college coaches from around the country to scout the nation's top uncommitted talent in the 2027 class. Prospects from the Bayou State rose to the occasion, putting together an impressive performance during both the workout showcase and three days of high-level competition. In this piece, we take a closer look at some of the performances of the Louisiana position players. Continue to check back over the course of the next few days, as we dive into each position group from the 2025 Future Games.
Koa Romero 3B / RHP / Hahnville, LA / 2027Romero has been one of the hottest bats in the country this summer, and while he didn’t record a hit during gameplay at the 2025 Future Games, he still elevated his stock heading into August 1st. The Hahnville product took arguably the most impressive round of batting practice during Wednesday’s workout. With a simple load and stride and minimal pre-pitch movement, Romero stays tight and connected through his turn, delivering a heavy barrel through the zone that produces thunderous contact. He consistently drove balls to the opposite-field gap and even left the yard to left field multiple times, registering a max exit velocity of 105.3 mph. Defensively, Romero flashed his athleticism with a highlight-reel leaping catch on a line drive at third base—an impressive play for his compact and powerful 5-foot-9, 220-pound frame. There's no doubt: Romero is the best pure hitter in Louisiana’s 2027 class.
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Kade Luker LHP / OF / Cedar Creek School, LA / 2027While the Cedar Creek product is sure to attract attention from some of the nation’s top programs for his work on the mound, Luker also made a strong impression as a position player. A high-level athlete, he posted a 6.69 60-yard dash, and that speed translated in-game as he swiped three bases over the course of the week. Offensively, Luker starts from an upright, balanced stance with rhythm in his hands, using a modified leg kick to get into a strong launch position. He draws his hands back into a slight arm bar before whipping the barrel through the zone with intent. He went 2-for-6 with two RBIs and two walks, consistently showing advanced barrel feel, excellent strike zone discipline, and the ability to compete deep into counts. Luker’s two-way upside and overall athleticism make him a high-follow prospect in Louisiana’s 2027 class.
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Cooper Hawkins OF / St. Thomas More, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 4
With a chiseled 6-2, 190-pound frame and room still left to project, Hawkins looks the part—and on workout day, he backed it up. He posted a 6.78 in the 60-yard dash and showed off above-average arm strength from the outfield, reaching 91 mph. At the plate, Hawkins works from an upright, balanced stance with a toe-tap load and stride. He flashed impressive bat speed (77.2 mph avg.) and consistently drove balls with authority to the pull-side gap. His 106.6 mph max exit velocity led all Louisiana participants, and he put that power on full display in Game 1, launching a no-doubt solo home run to left field at 99.5 mph off the bat. With explosive tools across the board, Hawkins continues to prove he's one of the top outfielders in Louisiana’s 2027 class.
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Mason Rogillio C / West Feliciana, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 5
With a physical 6-2, 215-pound frame, Rogillio was another standout during last Wednesday’s Future Games workout, showcasing present power with the metrics to match. The West Feliciana product starts from an upright, balanced stance and uses a controlled leg kick to get into his launch position. He keeps his hands back during his forward move and uses strong wrists and forearms to deliver a direct, powerful path to contact. Rogillio posted a max exit velocity of 100.3 mph and led Team Louisiana with a 77.5 mph average bat speed, consistently producing loud contact throughout his round. He went 2-for-5 with four walks across three games, showing both discipline at the plate and the ability to do damage.
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Myles Collins C / Opelousas Catholic, LA / 2027With a strong 6’2”, 225-pound frame, Collins left no doubt why he’s considered the top-ranked catcher in Louisiana’s 2027 class. The Opelousas Catholic standout impressed on workout day, consistently hammering balls to the pull side—including a couple of towering shots launched deep over the left field wall. At the plate, Collins rests the bat on his back shoulder and uses a slow, controlled load into his back hip with a simple stride. Once his front heel plants, he fires his lower half with intent, efficiently rotating through contact and generating power from the ground up. Over three games, he went 2-for-8 with a double and turned in several competitive at-bats. Behind the dish, Collins showed advanced receiving and blocking skills, along with above-average arm strength and accuracy on throws to second base. He continues to solidify himself as one of the premier backstops in the region.
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Kaleb Guarisco 1B / OF / Hahnville High School, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2
Guarisco has long been one of our favorite pure hitters in Louisiana’s 2027 class, and he validated that belief with a standout showing at the Future Games. The Hahnville product posted one of the most impressive stat lines of the week, going 3-for-7 with a home run, double, and two RBIs. Even his outs were loud—none louder than a 100.1 mph lineout to second base in Game 3 against Oklahoma. Offensively, Guarisco consistently gets the barrel on plane early and keeps it through extension, generating elite-level rotational acceleration (21.3 Gs via Blast Motion). His ability to time up quality pitching stands out—he just always seems to be on time. He also recorded a 6.83 in the 60 and showcased positional versatility by playing both corner outfield spots and first base. Guarisco continues to prove he’s one of the most polished and complete hitters in the class.
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Nathan Cervantes C / Northwood, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 2
Cervantes, one of the most feared switch-hitters in the state, turned in a strong all-around showing at this year’s Future Games. His setup and swing mechanics are nearly identical from both sides of the plate—upright and balanced with quick hands that allow him to whip the barrel through the zone with authority. During his batting practice round, the Northwood product showcased true gap-to-gap power and posted a max exit velocity of 100.8 mph. Cervantes also led the team in bat speed, reaching an impressive 87.8 mph—underscoring his ability to generate consistent, high-level contact. But beyond the metrics, what stood out most was his vocal leadership. Whether behind the plate or in the dugout, he brought energy, positivity, and presence—traits that are invaluable, especially from a catcher. Cervantes continues to prove he’s the type of teammate that every program wants.
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Dekohta Jones OF / Live Oak, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 5
With a 5’10”, 185-pound athletic frame and a strong, physical lower half, Jones was one of the top all-around athletes on this year’s Louisiana Future Games roster. The Live Oak product posted a team-best 6.62 in the 60-yard dash, and that speed showed up in-game—stealing two bases and making several impressive plays in the outfield. At the plate, Jones starts from an athletic, balanced stance and sinks into his back hip with a simple load and stride. He features quick hands (23.8 mph avg. hand speed via Blast Motion) and takes a flat path to contact with level extension through the zone. Despite some tough luck in the first two games—where he barreled a couple of balls right at defenders—he closed the event on a high note, collecting three hits in Game 3 against Oklahoma to finish the week 3-for-8. Jones continues to trend upward as one of the more dynamic outfielders in the state’s 2027 class.
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Maddox Domingue SS / Teurlings Catholic, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 8
With a strong and athletic 6’1”, 205-pound frame, Domingue is a prospect whose best baseball is still ahead of him. The Teurlings Catholic product features a slightly open setup with rhythm in his hands, and he takes an inside-out path through the baseball with uphill extension. After a quiet 0-for-2 showing in Game 1 against Mississippi, Domingue bounced back in Game 2 by leading off with a loud double to the pull-side gap that left the bat at 94 mph. He also flashed defensive versatility, seeing time at all three infield positions—adding further value to his profile. With his physical tools and room for continued development, Domingue is a name to follow closely in Louisiana’s 2027 class.
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Barrett Coody 3B / 2B / Rosepine High School, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 2
With a physical 5-11, 222-pound frame and a powerful lower half, Coody turned in one of the more complete performances for Team Louisiana at this year’s Future Games. The Rosepine product went 3-for-7 with an RBI, while also producing several loud outs that didn’t show up in the box score. Beyond the numbers, Coody stood out for the little things he did extremely well. He consistently read balls in the dirt, was aggressive on the basepaths, and looked to take the extra bag whenever possible. Defensively, he handled his chances cleanly at both second and third base, showing the footwork, instincts, and arm strength to stick at either position at the next level. Coody’s performance was a strong all-around showing that further solidified his status as a high-follow prospect in Louisiana’s 2027 class.
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Ian Smith SS / Archbishop Rummel, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 2
Smith solidified his reputation as one of the top defensive middle infielders in Louisiana’s 2027 class with a standout showing at last week’s Future Games. The Rummel product took one of the most polished infield rounds of the event, displaying soft hands, a smooth glove-to-hand transfer, quick release, and an accurate arm across the diamond. He also delivered at the plate, coming up with some of the most timely hits for Team Louisiana. Smith finished the week 2-for-5 with a double, a triple, and two RBIs, showcasing both contact ability and situational awareness. A steady, well-rounded player, Smith is firmly on the radar and should be a close follow for college programs heading into August.
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Peyton Starr SS / 3B / West Monroe, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 3
At first glance, an event like the Future Games might not seem tailor-made for a prospect like Starr—but the West Monroe product proved otherwise, showing he can impact the baseball despite his compact 5’7”, 170-pound frame. Starr utilizes a leg kick load and stride, hitting off his front side at times, while delivering the barrel on a direct path with level extension through contact. He flashed present bat speed (74.9 mph avg. via Blast Motion) and showed the ability to drive the baseball, posting a max exit velocity of 99.8 mph. He capped off his week in emphatic fashion, launching one of the hardest-hit balls on the week—a triple to dead centerfield in Game 3 against Oklahoma that left the bat at 97.5 mph. Starr continues to show he’s a high-energy, high-impact player who rises to the occasion.
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Lawton Littleton OF / LHP / Barbe, LA / 2027Primarily known for his work on the mound, Littleton made a strong impression with his position player performance at the Future Games, particularly in Games 2 and 3. The Barbe product showed a smooth, left-handed swing with good rhythm and timing, staying flat through the zone with level extension. He finished the week 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base. His opposite-field double was one of the most impressive swings of the event, leaving the bat at 96.5 mph. Littleton also showcased his athleticism in the field, making one of the top defensive plays of the week with a full-extension diving catch in left field during Game 3 against Oklahoma. A two-way talent, Littleton continues to prove he's more than capable of impacting the game in multiple ways.
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Owen Galley 1B / RHP / Sam Houston, LA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 1
Galley was a consistent contributor all spring for Sam Houston, playing a key role in helping lead the Broncos to a state title. While his long-term upside may ultimately lie on the mound, he reminded everyone at the Future Games why he was an everyday player this past season. The right-handed hitter features a simple, balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement, allowing him to stay on time and consistently find the barrel. He showed a mature approach at the plate, working quality at-bats and demonstrating strong strike zone discipline. In two games, Galley recorded a hit and also drove a ball to right field for a loud lineout. Defensively, he’s a steady presence at first base, showing good footwork and sure hands. Galley’s overall polish and versatility make him a valuable piece moving forward.
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