EMERSON, GA: The Prep Baseball Classic Everything from uncommitted 2027's to up and coming underclass talent. Our scouting staff breaks down some players that stood out to them with notes and video over over 40 players. 

Maddox Stephan, LHP, 2029, South Forsyth
The 2029 LHP really impressed on Friday of the Prep Baseball Classic. Stephan tossed a two-hitter across 5 innings of work while striking out 10 batters. He showcased a three pitch mix that kept hitters off balance. The FB sat 79-82 T83 with ASR. Stephan attacked the outer half to RHH living on the corner. The CB sat 68-70 with sweeping action. He displayed the ability to backdoor to RHH for strikes and generate a lot of chase. The CH sat 75-77 and kept hitters off the FB which kept a healthy balance. Stephan also worked with pace throughout his start keeping hitters uncomfortable in the box. He will be an arm to watch over the next few years as his development continues. 

Koa Peters, 1B, 2027, Lambert
Uncommitted. Peters put together a loud Saturday morning. He got off two line drive barrels during the game, each at 98.5 and 99.1 EV respectively, collecting two hits, a single and a triple. Starting with his hands at the center of his chest, Peters creates rhythm with his swing, bringing his hands back during his load. He pairs the hand shift with a quick leg kick to get into some power. His swing, and results like those on Saturday should make Peters a bat to watch this summer.

Finn Kelava, 1B, 2028, Etowah
The lengthy levers of Kelava’s 6-foot-4, 220 pound frame were all working in sync as he roped a pair of 2B’s and was a constant impact on the game. In his first AB, he had a chance to get some early runs and he delivered with a PS barrel at 89 EV to bring in 2. Next AB, he took no time to one-up himself as he smoked a liner over the CF head for another 2B at 91.4 EV. In both times on base he would come around to score. Kelava has a lanky look to him, but the big body looked comfortable and both upper and lower parts stayed connected from the load and through extension. With plenty of room to mature into the already present build, Kelava could see a big jump soon. 

Jayden Moss, 1B, 2028, Gatewood
The strength is clear from first glance for Moss as he stands with a very strong bottom half at 6-foot-1, 245 pounds. He gets his bottom up strength into the cut as he explodes upward through the zone. In his first AB of the late afternoon games, he took no time to display that strength with a booming HR over the LCF fence. He ran into some bad luck his next AB with a 96.1 rocket GB right at the 3B for the 5-3 putout. The load allows for good arm separation and he gets extension through contact, reaching an EV of 98 and LA of 39° for the 369 foot shot. With clear pop and some ability to control the barrel, Moss looks to be a fun slugger to keep an eye out for.