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Quick Hits: 2026 Baton Rouge Preseason ID

January 14, 2026
Alex Armand
Louisiana Scouting Director

Zachary, LA - On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Prep Baseball Louisiana staff traveled the Zachary Youth Park to host our final event of the preseason with our Baton Rouge Preseason ID, which featured over 75 players from the state's 2026-2029 classes.  Each participant went through a pro-style workout that consisted of running a laser-timed 60 yard dash using Vald Performance, defensive evaluations, and batting practice using Trackman Baseball and Blast Motion.  Each pitcher threw a bullpen with Trackman Baseball running to receive all of their pitching data and metrics.  Below, we take a look at some of the standout performers from Sunday's event.  

*VIEW ALL EVENT STATS FROM THE 2026 BATON ROUGE PRESEASON ID HERE. 

Jiazan Chanthavongsy RHP / Cecilia High School, LA / 2028

6-foot-1, 170-pound wiry frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength as he matures. Chanthavongsy emerged as one of the more intriguing arms from our three Preseason ID events. A smooth mover down the mound, he works with a loose, easy arm action that makes his stuff play up. The Cecilia product showed the ability to command his 83–84 mph fastball to all four quadrants, while his 71–72 mph breaking ball featured tight, 11–5 shape. He rounded out his arsenal with a 76–77 mph splitter that kills spin and dives late. With his projectable build and effortless arm, there’s plenty more in the tank for the sophomore right-hander.

 

 

Brady McCluskey OF / LHP / Brother Martin, LA / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 6

5-foot-10, 185-pound compact and sturdy frame with a strong lower half. This was our first up-close look at the Brother Martin product after seeing him last spring with the Crusaders, and he continued to impress. McCluskey is a quality overall athlete, posting a 7.10 laser-timed 60 on a slower track, with his true speed likely playing a tick better. He also showed a strong, accurate arm from the outfield, topping out at 86 mph. Offensively, he starts slightly open with a toe-tap load and stays well connected through an aggressive turn, getting the barrel behind the ball early and keeping it on plane through extension. A key piece of Brother Martin’s run to the state tournament in 2025, McCluskey looks poised to take on an even bigger role this spring.

 

 

Will Oliver RHP / Saint Paul's, LA / 2027

6-foot-3, 175 pounds with long limbs and plenty of room to continue adding strength. Oliver emerged as one of Sunday’s biggest winners at the preseason event. He works with a quick, up-tempo delivery and a compact arm stroke that releases from a high three-quarter slot. The St. Paul’s product showed feel for both a four-seam and two-seam fastball in the 87–88 mph range, consistently working the zone. His 80–83 mph slider flashed short, tight lateral bite, while a firmer 80–81 mph changeup showed arm-side run and sink. An uncommitted junior out of the Northshore area, Oliver is a name college coaches will want to keep a close eye on this spring.

 

 

Nathan Sprankle RHP / Benton High School, LA / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 8

Athletic and lean at 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, Sprankle continues to trend upward after jumping into the Top-40 in our most recent state rankings update—and he has a chance to keep climbing this spring. The Benton product works exclusively from the stretch, turning his upper body slightly inward at the top of his leg lift to create deception while hiding the baseball well. A quick, compact arm stroke delivers the ball from a three-quarter slot. On Sunday, he showed improved command of his 86–88 mph fastball, particularly to the glove side. His 77–78 mph breaking ball flashed sharp 10–4 shape and could be landed for strikes, while his best secondary was a 78–79 mph changeup with late fade and sub-1,000 RPM spin. With Benton graduating a significant chunk of innings from last year’s semifinal team, Sprankle is in position to make a major impact in 2026.

 

 

Ory Titus RHP / 1B / Jewel M. Sumner High School, LA / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 234 / POS: 39

Physical 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. Preseason ID events provide prospects a platform to showcase offseason gains, and Titus was one of the arms who stood out on Sunday. He moves aggressively down the slope and works with a longer arm swing that releases from a near over-the-top slot. When he stayed on top of the baseball, his 86–88 mph fastball showed quality ride and life through the bottom of the zone. His feel for spin was evident as well, flashing both a 72–74 mph curveball and a 74–77 mph slider, with each registering spin rates up to 2,668 RPMs. He rounded out his four-pitch mix with a 75–76 mph splitter that showed late, downward action. With a strong showing this preseason, Titus put himself firmly on the list of uncommitted junior arms to follow this spring.

 

 

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