STARKVILLE, MS — The Mississippi Preseason All-State was held on Sunday, February 1st at the Palmeiro Center on the campus of Mississippi State that featured top talent from the 2026-2029 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 from the event.

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CATCHER REPORTS ✍️

Colte Ashmore, Corinth (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Compact build with a sturdy lower half., Leaner and athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with slight knee bend and quiet pre-pitch movement., Hands start higher. Small leg lift into the swing., Present strength at the plate., Works to all fields. 67.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. OF - 77.00 mph. Accurate arm with consistent carry on throws., Longer arm.
Defense: Fields the ball out front with confidence., Shows sound fundamentals defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.97 Edge Score.

Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026 | Jones College
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 205 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Hands start higher., Slightly open stance., "Loose, athletic setup that allows hands to work freely." Adjustable path that handles pitch movement well., Works to all fields., Present strength at the plate. 74.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 mph max exit velocity (98.8 avg.); 413-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short arm action., Accurate arm with consistent carry on throws., Quick release with clean arm action.
Defense: Consistent footwork supports reliable fielding., Plays with good body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.92 Edge Score.

Walker Chrestman, Pontotoc High School (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-5, 190 pounds. "Athletic build, lean frame.", Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup that allows for rhythm and timing., Slightly open stance., Hands start higher. Toe tap trigger into contact., Middle of the field approach., Barrel stays in the zone for an extended window. 67 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Short arm action., Throws show good life and stay online.
Defense: Plays with good body control., Stays low and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.17 Edge Score.

Henry Edwards, Regents School of Oxford (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 140 pounds. "Athletic build, lean frame."
Hit: LHH. Hands start higher., Slightly open stance. Small leg lift into the swing., Works to all fields. 67.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Short arm action., Throws show good life and stay online.
Defense: Shows feel for the position with sound instincts., Plays with good body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.51 Edge Score.

Nick Glorioso, St. Joseph Catholic (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Well-proportioned frame., Projectable body with visible growth remaining.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher., Slightly open stance. "Simple, repeatable swing path that supports contact.", Barrel stays in the zone for an extended window. 68.5 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. OF - 79.00 mph. Short arm action., Throws show good life and stay online.
Defense: Plays with good body control., Stays low and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.08 Edge Score.

Elliot Grimes, East Webster (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 179.2 pounds. "Lean, athletic frame. Can continue to fill out the frame."
Hit: SH. Relaxed setup with balanced posture in the box., Hands start higher. Middle of the field approach., Small leg lift into the swing., Barrel works cleanly through the hitting zone. 67.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. Short arm action., Efficient arm stroke supports accuracy.
Defense: Shows feel for the position with sound instincts., Plays with good body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.85 Edge Score.

Tyson Henry, West Union Attendance Center (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 221.8 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup that allows for rhythm and timing., Slightly open set up. Direct path to contact with limited wasted movement., Small leg lift into the swing., Middle of the field approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: Consistent footwork supports reliable fielding., Stays low and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 8.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.69 Edge Score.

Ethan Killough, Kossuth (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 188 pounds. "Lean, athletic frame. Can continue to fill out the frame."
Hit: LHH. Wide base that provides stability through the swing., Hands start higher. Small leg lift into the swing., Barrel works cleanly through the hitting zone., Works to all fields., Present strength at the plate. 71.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.8 avg.); 385-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Short arm action., Clean mechanics help maintain throw consistency.
Defense: Plays with good body control., Shows feel for the position with sound instincts., Stays low and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.41 Edge Score.

Eli McDaniels, Mooreville (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 205 pounds. Broad-shouldered frame that projects added physicality., "Athletic build, lean frame."
Hit: LHH. Wide base that provides stability through the swing., Hands start higher. Toe tap trigger into contact., Barrel stays in the zone for an extended window., Works to all fields., Present strength at the plate. 67.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Short arm action., Throws show good life and stay online.
Defense: Maintains balance through fielding actions., Plays with good body control., Stays low and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.35 Edge Score.

Griffin Moss, Houston (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 189.6 pounds. Long-limbed athlete with natural leverage., Leaner and athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher., Even base with hands set comfortably near the back shoulder. Toe tap trigger., "Simple, repeatable swing path that supports contact.", Present strength at the plate. 63.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Efficient arm stroke supports accuracy., Shorter arm.
Defense: Shows sound fundamentals defensively., Plays with good body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.68 Edge Score.

Carson Richardson, Baldwyn Career Advancement Center (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with minimal excess movement before load., Hands start higher. Small leg lift into the swing., Flat path that produces consistent line-drive contact., Present strength at the plate. 67.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. Short arm action., Quick release with clean arm action.
Defense: Plays with good body control., Stays low and works through the baseball., Shows sound fundamentals defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.32 Edge Score.

Nash Segrest, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 192 pounds. "Athletic build, lean frame.", Long-limbed athlete with natural leverage.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with slight knee bend and quiet pre-pitch movement., Slightly open stance., Hands start higher. Mid-high leg lift into the swing., Flat path that produces consistent line-drive contact., Middle of the field approach. 64.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.4 avg.); 382-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Quick release with clean arm action., Short arm action.
Defense: Consistent footwork supports reliable fielding., Clean glove-to-hand transfers., Stays low and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.84 Edge Score.

Jake Turner, Lawrence County High School (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. "Athletic build, lean frame.", Compact build with a sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with slight knee bend and quiet pre-pitch movement., Slightly open set up. Toe tap trigger into contact., Direct path to contact with limited wasted movement., Present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short arm action., Throws show good life and stay online.
Defense: Shows feel for the position with sound instincts., Plays under control with steady defensive tempo., Shows sound fundamentals defensively.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.58 Edge Score.

Kaysen Wiggins, Lewisburg (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 155.4 pounds. Well-proportioned frame., Leaner and athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance., "Loose, athletic setup that allows hands to work freely." Small leg lift into the swing., Present strength at the plate., Barrel stays in the zone for an extended window. 65.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Shorter arm., Quick release with clean arm action.
Defense: Shows feel for the position with sound instincts., Stays low and works through the baseball., Handles routine plays consistently.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 39.62 Edge Score.

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UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
South Mississippi Summer ID	06/02	Pearl River CC - Poplarville, MS
South Mississippi Rising Stars ID	06/02	Pearl River CC - Poplarville, MS
Magnolia State Games	06/09-06/10	Freedom Ridge Park - Ridgeland, MS
Central Mississippi Summer ID	06/23	Clinton HS - Clinton, MS
Central Mississppi Rising Stars ID	06/23	Clinton HS - Clinton, MS
Starkville Summer ID	06/30	Starkville HS - Starkville, MS
Starkville Rising Stars ID	06/30	Starkville HS - Starkville, MS
Hattiesburg Summer ID	07/07	University of Southern Miss - Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg Rising Stars ID	07/07	University of Southern Miss - Hattiesburg, MS
Oxford Summer ID	07/14	Oxford HS - Oxford, MS
Oxford Rising Stars ID	07/14	Oxford HS - Oxford, MS
Jackson Summer ID	08/08	Jackson Prep - Flowood, MS
Jackson Rising Stars ID	08/08	Jackson Prep - Flowood, MS

 

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