FLOWOOD, MS - The Central Mississippi Rising Stars ID was held on Sunday, March 30th at GRIT Training in Flowood, MS. This event was an invite-only event hosting some talented prospects from the 2029-2030 classes in Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 60-yard dash using Vald Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement while facing live hitters in simulated innings. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing this week.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we look at the scouting reports on all positional players from the Central Mississippi Rising Stars ID.

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POSITIONAL PLAYER REPORTS

INFIELDER REPORTS

Dawson Lewis, Northwest Rankin Middle (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 142-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. balanced stance, high hands set, slight preset load Quick load and stride, level bat path, pull side approach
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, solid range, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.17 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.

Christian Mumford, GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 141-pounds. Compact, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, high hands set High leg lift into stride, agression into contact, line drive approach
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.0 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, strong arm
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.

Aden Bell, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-7, 148-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. balanced setup, high hands set, slight preset load Toe tap into stride, gets good extension at contact, line drive approach
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 259' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.00 max vertical.

Knox McCardle, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Compact, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, High hands set Easy, controlled load and stride, hands work directly to the baseball, gets good extension at contact, line drive approach
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.60 max vertical.

Mason Hierlmeier, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 146-pounds. Compact frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hands set Controlled load and stride, Gets good extension at contact, line drive approach
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, good range, developmental arm strength
ATH: 7.85 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.

Ken Shelton III, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 128-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, relaxed hand set Small knee lift into stride, hands work directly to the baseball, line drive approach
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Loose, whippy arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, solid range, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.90 max vertical.

Jackson Hoggatt, Germantown (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hands set, slight preset load Controlled load and stride, drops hands as he loads, agression at contact, line drive approach
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, solid range, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.74 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.00 max vertical.

Cooper Loflin, Pisgah (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hands set, crouched stance Quick load and stride, level bat path, pull side approach
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 238' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, good range, strong arm
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.70 max vertical.

Hugh Skrmetti, Ocean Springs (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-6, 119-pounds. Projectible frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hands set High leg lift into stride,Level bat path, gets good extension at contact, line drive approach
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 65.2 mph. 212' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, solid range, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 8.41 runner in the 60. 1.94 and 4.58 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.20 max vertical.

Chase Howard, CLINTON JR HI SCHOOL (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4, 132-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, high hands set, slight preset load Small knee lift into stride, agression at contact, line drive approach
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 210' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-69 mph. OF-80 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.

Dylan Peets, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 131-pounds. Projectible frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, High hands set Small knee lift into stride, agression into contact, middle of the field approach
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 mph. 249' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, good range, strong arm
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.

Jackson Padgett, STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hands set Toe tap into stride, hands work directly to the baseball, uses leverage well, pull side approach
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, strong arm
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.60 max vertical.

Collin Burr, Germantown (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 118-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hands set, crouched stance High leg lift into stride, hands work directly to the baseball, agression at contact, line drive approach
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 214' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-66 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, good range, developmental arm strength
ATH: 8.81 runner in the 60. 1.94 and 4.70 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.

Briston Daugherty, Noxapater (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 123-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, relaxed hand set Easy, controlled load and stride, slightly upward bat path, middle of the field approach
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 194' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-66 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Developing footwork, good range, developing arm strength
ATH: 8.06 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.40 max vertical.

Joseph New, Jackson Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Lean,wiry frame
Hit: LHH. Wider slightly open stance, high hands set Small knee lift into stride, gets good extension at contact, pull side approach
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 266' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-66 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, good range, developmental arm strength
ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.30 max vertical.

Kee Curro, Canton Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 133-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, relaxed hands, slight preset load Controlled load and stride, hands work directly to the baseball, level bat path, line drive approach
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Choppy footwork, solid range, developmental arm strength,
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.70 max vertical.

Blaise Rodrigue, Jackson Academy (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 119-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hand set, croched stance Controlled load and stride, slightly upward bath path, middle of the field approach
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 mph. 144' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, developmental arm strength
ATH: 8.41 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.55 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.90 max vertical.

Campbell Tune, NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 113-pounds. Projectable build
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, high hands set Quick load and stride, slightly upward bat path, middle of the field approach
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.5 mph. 185' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Loose, whippy arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, developing arm strength,
ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 14.50 max vertical.

 

OUTFIELDER REPORTS

Easton Pylate, VANCLEAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: LHH. Balance, slightly open stance, relaxed hand set Easy controlled load and stride, gets good extension at contact, line drive approach
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.40 max vertical.

Hayes Keith, Jackson Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hands set High leg lift into stride, gets good extension at contact, agression at contact, line drive approach
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 260' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, strong arm
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.

Jaylen Caston, Tylertown (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-1, 90-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, relaxed hand set Rythmic load and stride, agression at contact, line drive approach
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.1 mph. 213' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-65 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, glove works well through the baseball, developing arm strength, clean transfers
ATH: 8.10 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.42 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.60 max vertical.

 

CATCHER REPORTS

Hawkins Pettit, Tri-county Academy (MS), 2030
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 142-pounds. Projectable build
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, high hand set, croched stance Toe tap into stride, slightly upward bat path, middle of the field approach
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68.7 mph. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-64 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 2.38-2.41 pop times. Athletic feet, good range, developmental arm strength
ATH: 8.02 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.38 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.

 

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