POPLARVILLE, MS — The Mississippi Freshman Free Showcase was held on Sunday, September 7th at Pearl River CC that featured top talent from the 2029 class. 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 the position players who attended the event.

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Haley Barbour, Jackson Academy (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. Athletic and leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance. Relaxed set up. Shorter and simple load, level path. Developing strength. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. OF - 74.00 mph. Accurate throws, developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colston Barnes, Mize (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Shorter stride with small leg lift. Developing strength. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Short arm, some present strength.
Defense: Presents the glove well, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brees Beaty, Petal (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Lean and athletic build. Can add more to frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, lower handset. Quick and short with the front side, developing strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Lower arm, longer at times.
Defense: Easy actions when fielding, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jake Bell, Clinton (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 156 pounds. Higher waisted, more room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, lower start with the hands. Shorter stride, occasional lift in the swing. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (72.3 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 78.00 mph. Short, quick arm from the ear.
Defense: Fields well around the bag at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.

CJ Bradford, Southeast Lauderdale High School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 125 pounds. Smaller frame, athletic and leaner.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed set up. Developing power at the plate. Works uphill at times. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (61.4 avg.); 217-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65.00 mph. OF - 67.00 mph. Longer arm that is still developing.
Defense: Developing feel with the glove, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gavin Bramlett, Sumrall (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. Proportional, stocky-like build.
Hit: RHH. Open and taller set up. Present power in the swing, uphill path that looks to do damage. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Stronger arm, accurate throws.
Defense: Fields well, presents the glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Cade Cochran, Ocean Springs (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 140 pounds. Proportional build, more room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed set in the box. Smaller leg lift into the swing. Developing at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (64.3 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Accurate throws, developing arm strength.
Defense: Moves well to both sides, clean actions when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 8.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Bryson Faia, Picayune Memorial (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 149 pounds. Lean, athletic frame. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Wider base and slightly open stance. Smaller leg lift into the swing, developing power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (67.4 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Developing arm strength, longer arm.
Defense: Solid actions with the glove, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Caiden Griffin, St Martin High School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, wider base. Shorter stride, keeps the barrel in the zone. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78.00 mph. Developing arm strength, accurate throws.
Defense: Fields clean with the glove outfront. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mason Hierlmeier, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Proportional throughout the frame. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and even stance, higher handset. Short stride with small load. Present strength to the middle parts of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Quicker, long arm.
Defense: Fields well, clean actions with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

William Howell, Clinton (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Lean and athletic, longer limbed.
Hit: RHH. Lower hands with a wider base. No stride, works into the back side. Some present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (67.1 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Short, quick and athletic arm with present strength.
Defense: Works quickly to the ball, presents glove well.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kash Lawrence, Harrison Central (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-8, 132 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Taller and slightly open stance, higher hands. Controlled, small leg lift into the swing. Present power to the middle parts of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (70.6 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Short, quicker arm. Athletic arm.
Defense: Stays lower and fields cleanly. Moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hayes Leach, Regents School of Oxford (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 147 pounds. Leaner and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed hands. Shorter and quick on the front side. Power to all fields. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.6 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Longer arm with present strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, works quickly to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 6.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Cooper Loflin, Pisgah (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Proportional build throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, higher handset. Quick with the front foot, pullside approach, developing power. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 253-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Some present arm strength, shorter and quick arm.
Defense: Clean when fielding, works well to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Chase Lyman, Presbyterian Christian (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-7, 128 pounds. Smaller frame, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, higher handset. Toe tap trigger on the front side, developing strength. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 66 mph max exit velocity (60 avg.); 199-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Longer arm from a lower slot.
Defense: Later glove presentation at times, fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Paxton McConnell, Petal (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds. Medium build, athletic and leaner.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow and slightly open. Works uphill at times, middle and pull side with some present power. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Longer arm from a higher slot.
Defense: Fields cleanly, presents the glove well. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ansen McMillan, Choctaw Central High School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Proportional frame throughout.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, higher handset. Smaller leg lift into the swing, developing actions at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (70.8 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Longer arm, developing strength.
Defense: Solid actions with the glove, developing footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jaxon Milsap, Oak Grove (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 167 pounds. Proportional frame, stronger and sturdy look.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, relaxed look with a lower handset. Looks to punish the baseball, slightly uphill path. Middle and pull side pop. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Lower arm slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Fields well, later glove presentation at times. Solid mover.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Luke Moberley, Tri-county Academy (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Athletic and lean frame with more to come.
Hit: SH. Even and balanced stance with higher handset. Quick on the front side, developing power at the plate from both sides. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (70.7 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Longer, quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball in the outfield, quick mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Daylan Moore, Oak Grove (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Leaner and athletic build, more room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Taller, even and balanced with a higher handset. Toe tap trigger into the swing, present strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (65 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Quick arm, lower slot.
Defense: Fluid and clean actions when fielding, presents the glove well.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Camden Pipkins, Greene County High School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. Athletic and lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and even stance, higher with the hands. Shorter stride on the front side, developing strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.3 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Longer arm, present strength.
Defense: Worked quicker to the ball, fields well.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Greyson Rogers, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 168 pounds. Proportional frame, more room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Even and balanced stance, higher handset. Short and quick on the front side with some present pop from the left side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (69.3 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67.00 mph. INF - 72.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Clean on all pops and transfers. Blocked well.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryder Russell, Forrest County (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 250 pounds. XL frame, proportional throughout. Strong base.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher handset. Toe tap trigger into the swing, developing power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (71.5 avg.); 179-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Developing arm strength, longer arm.
Defense: Fields clean around the bag at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 8.97 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Garner Russum, Presbyterian Christian (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, higher handset. Smaller leg lift, just picks the foot up. Works uphill at times. Present power from the left side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (78.8 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76.00 mph. Shorter arm, some present strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Aiyden Saulsberry, Strayhorn (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-7, 170 pounds. Athletic frame, more room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Even and balanced stance, lower handset. Toe tap trigger into the swing, middle and pull side round with present pop. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78.00 mph. Longer arm with some present strength.
Defense: Fields well with the glove out front.
Athletic Testing: 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Greyson Smith, Purvis Middle School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-9, 152 pounds. Longer, lean build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Higher handset, slightly open stance. Smaller and quick leg lift into the swing, developing strength at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (66.9 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73.00 mph. Longer arm from a lower slot.
Defense: Fields well, solid glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brennan Walker, Tishomingo County High School (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance, higher handset. Small leg lift into the swing, works uphill at times. Developing power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Short and quicker arm.
Defense: Clean on all pops and transfers, blocked well.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kason Walker, Forrest County (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 125 pounds. Leaner frame with more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed with the hands. Short and simple load/stride. Mostly level bat path, developing strength. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (67.8 avg.); 229-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Longer arm that is still developing strength.
Defense: Fields clean and moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Everett Worrell, Clinton (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 139 pounds. Longer limbed, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Open set up in the stance, lower handset. Longer stride at times, middle to pull side BP. Developing power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (63.1 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Quick and shorter arm.
Defense: Solid actions behind the plate, developing footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.14 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Davis Wyatt, Sumrall (MS), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145 pounds. Smaller frame, lean. More room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced set up in the stance. Developing strength to the middle parts of the field, smaller leg lift into the swing. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (70.5 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Longer, loose arm.
Defense: Fields clean, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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