FLOWOOD, MS — The Central Mississippi Preseason ID was held on Monday, January 19th at GRIT Training in Flowood, MS that featured top talent from the 2026-2030 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan and VALD Performance tech, while pitchers threw in a bullpen setting 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 position players who attended the event, with more breakdowns and full scouting reports coming soon.

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POSITION PLAYER REPORTS

Andrew Butler, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 183 pounds. Proportional, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher hands. Mid-high leg lift, gets on the front side at times. Present power to the middle and pull side. 67.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 84.00 mph. Athletic arm, quick. Present strength.
Defense: Fields well, quick to the ball. Clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 76.02 Edge Score.

Jackson Carlisle, Pisgah (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Higher hands, slightly open setup. Toe tap trigger, smooth LH stroke with uphill path, present bat speed and strength. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 82.00 mph. OF - 86.00 mph. Short, quick arm. Stronger.
Defense: Quick to the ball, maintains body control when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 79.04 Edge Score.

Kee Curro, Canton Academy (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 133 pounds. Athletic, lean frame. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open stance. Short, simple operation. Worked to the middle of the field during BP. 60.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 73.00 mph. .Longer arm, still developing strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 65.95 Edge Score.

Rhodes Develin, French Camp Academy (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds. Leaner build, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Neutral setup, balanced and even. Smaller leg lift into the swing, developing strength at the plate. Middle and pull side BP. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (77.8 avg.); 249-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 80.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Quicker, athletic arm.
Defense: Presents the glove well, clean actions when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.04 Edge Score.

DAWSON ESTEL, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 130 pounds. Smaller, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, lower hand set. Small leg lift into contact, works uphill at times, developing power at the plate. 64 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (69.1 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 79.00 mph. .Shorter, quick arm with some present strength.
Defense: Smooth actions when fielding, fundamental.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.42 Edge Score.

Reid Hager, St. Joseph Catholic (MS), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Athletic frame, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance with hands by the ear. Controlled load and stride, minimal leg lift. Present bat speed and strength at the plate. 71.8 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. .Shorter, quick arm. Present arm strength.
Defense: Clean on all transfers, blocked well.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.54 Edge Score.

Grady Hammer, Pisgah (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 175 pounds. Longer, lean frame. Projectable.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup in the stance, narrow. Controlled load, small stride. Quickness in the hands, middle of the field approach. 72 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 79.00 mph. .Loose arm, more to come.
Defense: Works well around the bag at 1B, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 64.29 Edge Score.

Jackson Hoggatt, Germantown (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. Athletic and proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, hands start by the ear and further back. Toe tap trigger, line drive approach. Present strength at the plate. 66.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 78.00 mph. .Shorter arm action.
Defense: Fields clean, works well to both sides. Comfortable back hand.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 55.93 Edge Score.

Eli Murphy, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/1B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Athletic build, leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands start lower. Small leg lift, present bat speed with pop to the middle and pull sides. 69.9 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.1 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 81.00 mph. .Short, quick arm action across the infield.
Defense: Moves quicker to the ball, athletic actions. Clean fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 72.44 Edge Score.

Bryson Nobles, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. XL frame, strong and sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, hands start by the ear. Controlled load, small stride. Has present bat speed at the plate, pull side strength. 73.9 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 78.00 mph. .Shorter arm action at first base.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 37.93 Edge Score.

Landry Norsworthy, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Long limbed, leaner build.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, hands start lower. Compact stroke from the left side of the plate, liners back up the middle with some developing strength. 66.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 79.00 mph. Higher slot, longer arm.
Defense: Quick mover to the ball, presents the glove well.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 66.82 Edge Score.

Kyzer Roberson, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Medium frame, more room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, hands start by the ear. Controlled load, small stride into the swing. Smooth swing, developing strength at the plate. 57.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (68.6 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 77.00 mph. .Lower arm slot, quick and athletic.
Defense: Smooth when fielding, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 64.36 Edge Score.

Ken Shelton III, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 130 pounds. Lean, athletic frame. Can continue to add size.
Hit: RHH. Open setup in the stance, relaxed. Smaller leg lift, longer at times, developing strength. Worked middle and pull side. 66.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 81.00 mph. .Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Smooth actions, clean. Fundamental.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.72 Edge Score.

Charles Vick, Southeast Lauderdale High School (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-8, 135 pounds. Smaller frame, more room for additional size.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, even set up in the stance. Toe tap trigger, still developing strength and bat speed as the body continues to fill out. Worked middle and pull side during BP. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. ..OF - 75.00 mph. Higher slot, longer arm.
Defense: Works quick to the ball, stays low when fielding, presents glove well.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 61.1 Edge Score.

John Douglas Westfall, Madison Central (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Athletic frame, will continue to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance. Controlled, mid-high leg lift into the swing. Had several liners during BP. Present strength. 65 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 87.00 mph. Athletic arm, quick, present arm strength.
Defense: Quick mover to the ball, fields outfront.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 66.33 Edge Score.

Keller Bradley, St. Aloysius (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 178 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: LHH. Higher handset, slightly open, wider base. Toe tap trigger, stays on the backside, present power to the middle parts of the field. Bat speed stands out. 77.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 256-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. ..OF - 85.00 mph. Longer arm with some strength.
Defense: Fields well, quick mover to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 66.64 Edge Score.

Sam Brown, Jackson Prep (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 205 pounds. XL, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lower hands. Quicker leg lift, higher. Strength at the plate, pull side approach. 71.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.4 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 78.00 mph. .Lower slot, short arm.
Defense: Moves well around the bag at 1B, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 59.25 Edge Score.

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UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
South Mississippi Rising Stars ID	04/01	Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS
North Mississippi Rising Stars ID	04/05	Elevate - Hernando, MS
Central Mississippi Rising Stars ID	04/19	Clinton HS - Clinton, MS
Magnolia State Games	06/09-06/10	Freedom Ridge Park - Ridgeland, MS

 

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