Prep Baseball South Carolina hosted its Freshman Free Showcase on November 2nd at Lexington High School in Lexington, SC featuring standout talent from the 2029 graduating class.

The event was the first of its kind offering free registrations to its first 10 sign ups in addtion to lower cost options than a typical Prep Baseball ID. The focus of this event was to discover more talent in our state's freshman class as they enter the high school ranks. During the event, position players participated in a professional-style workout that included a comprehensive defensive evaluation. Infielders and outfielders fielded ground balls and made throws, with arm strength recorded using a Stalker radar gun. Catchers executed throws to second base, with both arm strength and pop times measured.

Hitters received ball flight data using TrackMan recorded during BP.  Speed and explosiveness were assessed through Vald Performance lasers, capturing 10-30-60-yard sprint splits.

Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen session, where each pitch was tracked by TrackMan to analyze ball movement and overall performance. 

Below, we highlight the top performers across select categories from the event. 

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SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Henry Benenhaley, Ben Lippen (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP 
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Lean build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup. Short stride during load. Short level path through the zone. 58.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-69 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with quick feet and soft hands.
ATH: 7.75 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.70 max vertical.

Reese Bonner, Dutch Fork (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Level path through the zone. 59.9 mph bat speed with 2 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-72 mph. Average arm strength with low effort.
Defense: 2.25-2.44 pop times. INF: Stays down on the ball with sure hands. C: Gets off the knee.
ATH: 8.38 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.20 max vertical.

Cooper Laird, Greenville Academy (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/C 
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Double taps front foot during load. Compact level path through the zone. 65.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Has enough arm for the position.
Defense: Takes good angles to the ball. Fields out infront.
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.90 max vertical.

Brennan Massey, Woodmont (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 
Body: 6-2, 163-pounds. Athletic build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with quiet hands. Lifts heel during load. Compact level path through the zone. 68.1 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-71 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Quick feet for 1B. Reads hops well.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.30 max vertical.

Banks Mizell, Greenville Academy (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. 
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with quiet hands. Lifts front foot during load. Compact slightly downhill path through the zone. 60.5 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 224' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Takes good angles to the ball. Fields out infront.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.20 max vertical.

Will Nations, Lexington (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/3B 
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Squatted, balanced setup. Long stride during load. Compact level path through the zone. 68.6 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Rounds off the ball well with sue hands.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.70 max vertical.

Landon Nutter, First Baptist School (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B 
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with low rhythmic hands. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 60.7 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. OF-73 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: 2.36-2.43 pop times. OF: Moves well through the ball. Takes direct routes. C: Smooth transfer.
ATH: 8.09 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.45 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.30 max vertical.

Walter Robinson, Lexington (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/1B 
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Compact level path through the zone. 68 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 72.0 mph. 333' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.50 max vertical.

Zane Savko, Woodmont (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 6-0, 172.2-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. Short stride during load. Compact level path through the zone. 65.9 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-78 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball. Takes direct routes.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.

Easton Stewart, White Knoll (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-8, 117-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 57 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.4 mph. 242' max distance.
Arm: RH. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with sure hands.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.

Drew Sweatman, Lexington (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts front foot during load. Level path through the zone. 58 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 63.4 mph. 111' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-73 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Fields out infront.
ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.20 max vertical.

Rhys Torgerson, J. L. Mann High Academy (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B 
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Double taps front foot during load. Compact level path through the zone. 65 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. OF-85 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: OF: Fields out infront and takes direct routes to the ball. INF: Stays down on the ball with sure hands.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.23 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.20 max vertical.

Wilks Traxler, North Augusta (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Short stride during load. Level path through the zone. 59.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 232' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with quick feet and sure hands.
ATH: 17.60 max vertical.

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