POPLARVILLE, MS — The South Mississippi Preseason ID was held on Sunday, January 18th at Pearl River CC in Poplarville, MS that featured top talent from the 2027-2030 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 some of the scouting reports on all position players from the event, with more breakdowns and full scouting reports coming soon.

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POSITION PLAYER REPORTS

Dawson Amacker, Poplarville (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 146 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup in the stance. Hands start lower. Toe tap trigger into the swing. Occasional lift in the swing. 62.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (75.3 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Short, compact arm. Higher slot.
Defense: Clean routes to the ball. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 8.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.53 Edge Score.

Slade Bullock, Seminary (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 285 pounds. XL build, proportional strength in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with balanced set up. Hands start by the ear. Minimal stride. Controlled load. Middle of the field with present strength. 70.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Present strength.
Defense: Fields clean. Maintains body control when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 8.39 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.06 Edge Score.

Mitch Caldwell, Sumrall (MS), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. XL build, proportional strength in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with balanced set up. Hands start lower. Mostly-level bat path. Minimal stride. Firm contact with several liners. 70.3 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Short, compact arm. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Quick mover to the ball. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.41 Edge Score.

Jaden Clifton, Biggersville High School (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 225 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Neutral set up in the stance, balanced. Hands start higher. Firm contact with several liners. Minimal stride. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 69.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Short, compact arm. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean routes to the ball. Maintains body control when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.78 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 76.5 Edge Score.

Gage Dalferes, Biloxi (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 215 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: LHH. Closed set up in the stance. Hands start higher. Controlled load. Minimal stride. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 71.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 256-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Clean arm action. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Advanced blocking technique. Clean exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 77.13 Edge Score.

Harrison Havard, George County (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup in the stance. Hands start higher. Toe tap trigger into the swing. Mostly-level bat path. 63.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Short, compact arm.
Defense: Advanced blocking technique. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 72.05 Edge Score.

Eli Herring, Greene County High School (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 200 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: LHH. Neutral set up in the stance, balanced. Hands start lower. Toe tap trigger. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 75.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (95.8 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77.00 mph. Athletic arm. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Quick mover to the ball. Fields clean. Fluid movements in the field.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 71.05 Edge Score.

Jack Hunt, Westminster Christian Academy (LA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup in the stance. Hands start higher. Small leg lift into the swing. Showed the ability to work to all fields. Balanced throughout the swing. 71.4 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Fields clean. Shows range to both sides. Stays low when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.21 Edge Score.

Jesse McDevitt, Biloxi (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Open setup in the stance at the plate. Hands start by the ear. Smaller leg lift. Firm contact with several liners. 69.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Longer arm path. Higher slot.
Defense: Early glove presentation. Fluid movements in the field.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 59.64 Edge Score.

Jasper Moran, st patricks (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-1, 210 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup in the stance. Hands start by the ear. Minimal stride. Firm contact with several liners. Easy power to all fields. 74.1 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Clean arm action.
Defense: Blocks and defends well. Keeps the chest square on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.07 Edge Score.

COHEN Moseley, Southeast Lauderdale High School (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher. Slightly open setup in the stance. Controlled load. Balanced throughout the swing. Middle of the field with present strength. 66.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Athletic arm. Short, compact arm.
Defense: Clean exchange. Advanced blocking technique.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.22 Edge Score.

Jeremy Navarro, Pro5 Baseball Academy (PA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. XL build, proportional strength in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture. Hands start lower. Smaller leg lift. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 59.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm path. Athletic arm.
Defense: Athletic mover to both sides. Clean routes to the ball. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 57.9 Edge Score.

Lee Roberts, Forrest County (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 215 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Open setup in the stance at the plate. Hands start higher. Occasional lift in the swing. Firm contact with several liners. Balanced throughout the swing. 70.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 249-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Longer arm path. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Fields clean. Early glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 69.27 Edge Score.

Nash Rubenstein, St Patrick Catholic High School (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with balanced set up. Hands start lower. Minimal stride. Controlled load. Occasional lift in the swing. 63.4 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 247-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78.00 mph. Still developing arm strength. Longer arm path.
Defense: Fields clean. Quick mover to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.

Jase Schultz, Sumrall (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Lean, athletic frame that will continue filling out.
Hit: LHH. Open setup in the stance at the plate. Toe tap trigger. Balanced throughout the swing. Easy power to all fields. 70.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Still developing arm strength. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Clean exchange. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.23 Edge Score.

Nolan Scott, Stone (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup in the stance. Hands start higher. Controlled load. Smaller leg lift. Middle of the field with present strength. 69.9 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Athletic arm. Short, compact arm.
Defense: Keeps the chest square on balls in the dirt. Clean exchange. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.07 Edge Score.

Wesley Shook, Oak Grove (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with balanced set up. Hands start higher. Toe tap trigger into the swing. Controlled load. Showed the ability to work to all fields. 61.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Still developing arm strength. Higher slot.
Defense: Blocks and defends well. Clean exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.29 Edge Score.

Greyson Smith, Purvis Middle School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Lean, athletic frame that will continue filling out.
Hit: RHH. Neutral set up in the stance, balanced. Toe tap trigger. Balanced throughout the swing. 61 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73.00 mph. Longer arm path. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Quick mover to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.68 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.71 Edge Score.

Tyler Spencer, North Forrest (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher. Even stance with balanced set up. Small leg lift into the swing. Middle of the field with present strength. 67.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72.00 mph. Higher slot. Longer arm path.
Defense: Maintains body control when fielding. Quick mover to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.45 Edge Score.

Porter Theobald, St Patrick Catholic (MS), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 215 pounds. XL build, proportional strength in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with balanced set up. Hands start higher. Minimal stride. Middle and opposite field during BP. 57.8 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.); 237-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Still developing arm strength. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Clean exchange. Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 9.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 38.63 Edge Score.

Kason Walker, Forrest County (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 130 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup in the stance. Hands start by the ear. Toe tap trigger into the swing. Mostly-level bat path. Middle and opposite field during BP. 57.7 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 208-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Lower arm slot. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Fluid movements in the field. Early glove presentation. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.66 Edge Score.

Landon Worsham, Ocean Springs (MS), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 180 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: LHH. Hands start higher. Neutral set up in the stance, balanced. Middle of the field with present strength. Minimal stride. Controlled load. 70.4 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74.00 mph. Longer arm path. Higher slot.
Defense: Fields clean. Clean routes to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.16 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 65.28 Edge Score.

Drake Cox, Cathedral Catholic (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-4, 260 pounds. XL build, proportional strength in the frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed setup in the stance. Controlled load. Minimal stride. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 70.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 224-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Maintains body control when fielding. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.85 Edge Score.

Colter Garner, Sacred Heart Catholic (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Slender, lean frame that maintains athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher. Even stance with balanced set up. Occasional lift in the swing. Minimal stride. Middle and opposite field during BP. 65 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Advanced blocking technique. Clean exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.47 Edge Score.

Myles Prince, Ridgeland (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 230 pounds. XL build, proportional strength in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Hands start higher. Narrow, taller set up in the stance. Slightly open stance. Smaller leg lift. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 66.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Short, compact arm. Still developing arm strength.
Defense: Blocks and defends well. Fields clean. Stays low when fielding.
Vizual Edge: 74.7 Edge Score.

Amari Hill, Hattiesburg (MS), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 183 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Neutral set up in the stance, balanced. Mostly-level bat path. Small leg lift into the swing. Middle and opposite field during BP. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Longer arm path. Athletic arm.
Defense: Fields clean. Clean routes to the ball.
Vizual Edge: 70.67 Edge Score.

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UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Mississippi Preseason All-State	01/25	Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS
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

 

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