RIDGELAND, MS — The 2025 Magnolia State Games was held on June 17-18 at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland, MS that featured top talent from the 2026-2029 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, Blast Motion, and VALD Performance tech, while pitchers threw in game play and were able to get data and metrics on our TrackMan unit.

Some prospects built on past showings, while others made strong first impressions.

We continue our post-event coverage with a look at the scouting reports on all catchers who attended the event.

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CATCHER REPORTS ✍️

Ayden Dartez, St. Stanislaus (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Compact frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, relaxed hand set Easy, controlled load and stride, slightly upward bat path, good extension at contact, pull side power mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: 1.99-2.14 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.59 Edge Score.

Cody Polson, Washington School / Ms (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 207 pounds. Large, sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, conventional hand set Quick load and stride, level bat path, aggression at contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.00 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfer
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.98 Edge Score.

Charlie Cross, Marshall Academy (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hand set Quick load and stride, drops hands as he loads, level bat path, aggression into contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (74 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 2.21-2.31 pop time range; Athletic feet, good range, developmental glove, strong arm
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.1 Edge Score.

Sawyer Pettit, Tri-county Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, high hand set, crouched stance Toe tap into stride, slightly upward bat path, aggression into contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.00-2.04 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong, accurate arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 77.9 Edge Score.

Drew Stanton, Myrtle Attendance Center (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 198 pounds. Large, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, relaxed hand set Toe tap into stride, level bat path, aggression into contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 2.09-2.12 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.72 Edge Score.

Cody Pigford, West Lauderdale (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hand set Quick load and stride, level bat path, aggression into contact, pull side power mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. INF - 85.00 mph. OF - mph. Long arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.11 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 50.52 Edge Score.

Nick Glorioso, St. Joseph Catholic (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195.3 pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, conventional hand set, slight preset load Controlled load into stride, hands work directly to the baseball, aggression into contact, pull side power mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: 2.00-2.03 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.17 Edge Score.

Nash Segrest, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, high hand set Easy, controlled into long stride, slightly upward bat path, good extension at contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop time range; Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, accurate arm
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 54.29 Edge Score.

Tyson Henry, West Union Attendance Center (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 211 pounds. Large, sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, conventional hand set Controlled load into stride, level bat path, aggressive at contact, middle of the field approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - mph. Quick arm action
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 78.84 Edge Score.

Elliot Grimes, East Webster (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175.5 pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: SH. Wider stance, high hand set Easy controlled load and stride, slightly upward bat path, uses leverage well, aggression into contact, middle of the field approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.93-1.94 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.2 Edge Score.

Carson Richardson, Baldwyn (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, high hand set, crouched stance Controlled load into stride, slightly upward bat path, uses leverage well, middle of the field approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (66.6 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: 2.06-2.10 pop time range; Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, developmental arm strength
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 53.73 Edge Score.

Paxton Surrell, Grenada (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hand set Quick load and stride, level bat path, aggression at contact, middle of the field approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: 2.04-2.06 pop time range; Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 59 Edge Score.

Mason Bouldin, Natchez Early College (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 196.9 pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed hand set Small knee lift into stride, level bat path, aggression into contact, middle of the field approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.4 avg.); 256-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: 2.15-2.21 pop time range; Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.29 Edge Score.

Logan Heisel, Saltillo (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 208.3 pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hand set Quick load and stride, level bat path, good extension at contact, pull side power mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: 1.86-1.89 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 77.82 Edge Score.

Mason Mccain, Jackson Prep (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 163 pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, high hand set, slight preset load High leg lift into stride, level bat path, aggression into contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.12-2.21 pop time range; Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, accurate arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 7.99 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mason Ballard, Tupelo (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 190 pounds. Lean,Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hand set Small leg lift into stride, level bat path, aggression into contact, line drive approach mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.91-1.91 pop time range; Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.69 Edge Score.

 

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