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2026 Southeast Super Sophomore Games: Tennessee Quick Hits

August 6, 2026
Hunter Martin
Tennessee Scouting Director

EMERSON, GA - The 2026 Southeast Super Sophomore Games were held August 1-2 at LakePoint Sports Complex, bringing together nearly 300 of the top prospects in the 2029 class from across the Deep South. Players representing Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee competed on state specific teams, providing one of the premier stages of the summer for the region's top young talent.

Today, we take a closer look at the standout data, measurable metrics, and top statistical performers from the event, highlighting the players who made the biggest impression through both their workouts and on-field performances from Tennessee.

QUICK HITS 📓

 

PITCHERS

+ ‘29 RHP Jace Scoggins (Tipton-Rosemark Academy) Projectable right-hander who showed intriguing pitchability and a quality three-pitch mix during his outing. Scoggins' fastball worked 85-87 MPH with late life and arm-side run, giving hitters a difficult look through the zone. Paired it with a 71-73 MPH slider and 78 MPH changeup. Already flashed the ability to command the baseball in the zone rather than simply relying on pure stuff. The combination of present velocity, fastball life and feel to pitch gives the arm plenty to build upon as he continues developing.

+ ‘29 INF/RHP Jack Orberson (IMG Academy) Lean, athletic right-hander with considerable room to continue adding strength to the frame. Orberson worked 85-88 MPH with his fastball while showing confidence in a three-pitch arsenal. The 75-76 MPH slider showed particularly impressive shape, while a 72-73 MPH changeup gave him another weapon to keep hitters off balance. Most impressive was his ability to throw all three pitches for strikes in essentially any count. Athleticism, strike-throwing ability and physical projection give Orberson an intriguing foundation on the mound.

+ ‘29 RHP/INF Corbin Ace Downen (Briarcrest Christian) Athletic right-hander whose stuff played well off each other during his outing. The ball jumped out of Downen's hand with the fastball working 82-84 MPH, and he showed an advanced ability to tunnel his breaking ball off the heater. The 70-72 MPH slider was consistently worked in and around the zone, giving hitters a similar initial look before separating late. There is present feel for sequencing and locating his arsenal, providing a strong foundation as additional velocity arrives.

+ ‘29 RHP Brody Gaw (Cookeville) Athletic mover with a quick arm who turned in one of the stronger pitching performances of the event. Gaw showed an advanced feel for working over the plate and was lights out across two innings of work. His fastball operated at 84-86 MPH, while the 74-78 MPH slider gave him a firmer secondary weapon and a 76-78 MPH changeup completed the three-pitch mix. The combination of athleticism, strike-throwing ability and confidence in multiple offerings allowed him to control his outing. An intriguing arm with a strong present foundation and room for more velocity to come.

+ ‘29 LHP Cole Wethington (Clarksville) Long-limbed left-hander who showed a controlled, methodical approach down the mound. Wethington's fastball worked 80-82 MPH and was effective to both sides of the plate, allowing him to move hitters around rather than becoming overly reliant on one location. Mixed a 65-67 MPH slider while showing particular feel for an effective 70-73 MPH changeup. The length, left-handedness and ability to utilize multiple offerings give him an interesting developmental foundation as additional strength arrives.

+ ‘29 RHP Reid Olivier (Siegel) Right-hander with repeatable mechanics who showed the ability to create a difficult vertical look for hitters. Olivier worked his fastball at 86-88 MPH, showing the ability to attack above the zone before tunneling his breaking ball effectively off the heater. The 75-77 MPH breaking ball gave him a quality secondary weapon, while an 81 MPH changeup completed the arsenal. The repeatability of the delivery and ability to make multiple pitches play off one another stood out during the outing.

+ ‘29 INF/RHP Roman Dunn (Halls) Physical right-hander whose ball jumped out of the hand with noticeable life. Dunn worked his fastball at 86-88 MPH and topped at 89, showing quality arm-side run and producing a heavy look through the zone. His 74-76 MPH slider provided a breaking-ball option, while the 75-78 MPH changeup showed impressive fading action and the ability to drop off the table. The combination of fastball life, physicality and a quality changeup gives Dunn an intriguing three-pitch foundation with additional upside remaining.

+ ‘29 LHP Brayden Morrison (Lawrence County) Athletic left-hander with an intriguing combination of arm speed and breaking-ball ability. Morrison gets down the mound well and works from a whippy arm action that helps the fastball play with additional life at 84-86 MPH. His 76-78 MPH slider was a particularly intriguing offering, showing the ability to spin the baseball at an advanced rate, while also mixing a firm 79 MPH changeup. The left-handedness, arm speed and ability to manipulate the breaking ball provide plenty of ingredients to project upon moving forward.

TWO-WAY PLAYERS

+ ‘29 LHP/1B Zane Miller (Sevier County) Physical 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed prospect who put together a strong two-way showing throughout the event. Miller produced a 92 MPH Max EV with an 86.0 MPH Avg EV, showing present strength in the left-handed swing and the ability to drive the baseball with authority. Also turned in a 7.37 60 and showed an 85 MPH arm across the infield before collecting an RBI single during gameplay. On the mound, the tall, athletic left-hander worked from a long, whippy arm action and showed the ability to fill the zone with three offerings. The fastball worked at 85-87 MPH, pairing it with a 71-73 MPH slider and 81-83 MPH changeup. The combination of size, left-handedness and legitimate two-way ability gives Miller an intriguing foundation to continue building upon.

+ ‘29 RHP/1B Carter Scoggins (Middle Tennessee Christian) Big, projectable 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame immediately stands out, and Scoggins made an impact on both sides of the ball. Reached a 92 MPH Max EV, showed an 86 MPH INF arm, and added a single during gameplay. The physicality becomes even more intriguing on the mound, where Scoggins creates an intimidating presence and showed no hesitation attacking hitters inside or elevating for swing-and-miss. His fastball worked 84-86 MPH, topping at 86.8, with spin ranging from 1,800-2,050 RPM. Paired it with a late-breaking 69-72 MPH slider that reached 73.6 and spun up to 2,050 RPM, along with a 72-73 MPH changeup. Considerable physical projection remains, making the overall two-way profile one to continue following.

+ ‘29 INF/RHP Channing Foster (University School of Jackson) One of the stronger offensive performances among the Tennessee contingent while also showing intriguing ability on the mound. The physical 6-foot-1, 187-pound right-handed hitter averaged 93.7 MPH EV while reaching 97 MPH, showed an 87 MPH arm across the diamond, and added a single during gameplay. On the mound, the ball jumped out of Foster's hand from an effortless delivery. His fastball worked 81-84 MPH and reached 85.8, spinning in the 1,900-2,050 RPM range. The breaking ball showed hard, late action with swing-and-miss characteristics at 71-73 MPH, reaching 75, with 1,920-2,100 RPM spin, while also mixing a 75.6 MPH changeup. A legitimate two-way prospect with present physicality and several tools to continue developing.

+ ‘29 OF/LHP Lane Ayars (Wilson Central) Athletic and projectable 6-foot-3, 188-pound left-handed prospect who turned in one of the most impressive overall two-way performances among the Tennessee group. Ayars ran a 6.80 60, reached a 99 MPH Max EV, averaged 91.2 MPH EV, and showed a 90 MPH OF arm before carrying the production into gameplay with a single and solo home run. The upside became even more evident on the mound, where the athletic left-hander showed loose, whippy arm talent with considerable projection remaining. His fastball worked 88-90 MPH and topped at 91, while pairing it with a 77-79 MPH slider. The combination of size, athleticism, left-handed power, speed and already low-90s velocity makes Ayars one of the more intriguing developmental profiles from the Tennessee contingent.

+ ‘29 C/RHP William Scott (Farragut) Strong overall showing from the Farragut backstop with legitimate two-way ability. Scott produced a 94 MPH Max EV while averaging an impressive 92.3 MPH, showing the ability to repeatedly find the barrel with authority. Behind the plate, registered a 77 MPH C velo with 1.96-2.05 pop times. Scott also jumped on the mound and showed intriguing arm talent, working 87-88 MPH and topping at 89 with his fastball. Mixed both a 73-75 MPH slider and 70-71 MPH curveball, giving him multiple breaking-ball looks to complement the heater. The combination of offensive strength, catching ability and upper-80s mound velocity makes for an intriguing and versatile overall profile.

+ ‘29 INF/RHP Carter Gomillion (Nolensville) Athletic two-way prospect who showed some of the louder raw tools in the Tennessee group. Gomillion ran a 6.92 60, reached a 98 MPH Max EV, and showed an impressive 89 MPH arm across the infield. His athleticism translated particularly well to the mound, where the tall right-hander showed an electric arm and considerable projection. The fastball operated across a broad 85-91 MPH range and spun around 2,230 RPM, while his 74-78 MPH slider reached approximately 2,420 RPM and provided a quality secondary offering. Still raw on the mound, but the arm speed, athleticism and present velocity create significant upside as the delivery and pitchability continue developing.

+ ‘29 3B/RHP Lucas McCauley (Grace Christian Academy) Physical 6-foot-2, 190-pound prospect who put together a productive all-around event. McCauley averaged 92.2 MPH EV while reaching 96 MPH, showed an 88 MPH INF arm, and carried the bat into gameplay with a single and two-RBI single. Also took the mound and showed feel for locating his arsenal, particularly working to the outer half. His fastball sat 85-87 MPH, complemented by an 81-82 MPH changeup and 75-76 MPH slider that showed quality east-to-west action. The combination of physicality, arm strength, offensive production and a three-pitch mix gives McCauley an intriguing two-way profile.

BATS

+ ‘29 SS/3B Elias Chunn (Battle Creek) One of the more impressive overall performances from the Tennessee contingent. The physical 6-foot, 200-pound infielder ran a standout 6.69 60 while averaging 93.6 MPH EV and reaching 99 MPH at peak. Added an 88 MPH INF arm, giving him a loud combination of speed, strength and arm talent. Chunn then carried that performance into gameplay, collecting a double and a single. The athleticism is particularly impressive considering the present physicality, while the combination of measurable tools and game production made him one of the more intriguing performers from the event.

+ ‘29 OF/1B Kannon Derry (Oak Ridge) The left-handed hitter delivered one of the loudest offensive performances of the event. Derry reached a 102 MPH Max EV while producing an outstanding 99.5 MPH Avg EV, showing both top-end impact and remarkable consistency in the quality of his contact. Also showed an 89 MPH OF arm, giving the 6-foot, 173-pound prospect another notable tool. The power translated in a big way during gameplay as Derry launched a three-run home run. There is obvious present strength in the barrel, and the combination of left-handed impact, power production and arm strength makes Derry an intriguing offensive prospect moving forward.

+ ‘29 OF/RHP Mason Kelly (Farragut) Strong combination of athleticism and offensive impact showed throughout Kelly's event. The Farragut two-way prospect ran a 7.00 60 while producing a 101 MPH Max EV and an impressive 94.4 MPH Avg EV. Also showed an 88 MPH OF arm, completing a well-rounded collection of measurable tools. Kelly continued to produce in game action, collecting a single and a triple. The combination of triple-digit exit velocity, consistent hard contact and extra-base production made for an impressive overall offensive showing.

+ ‘29 SS/RHP Trey Fowler (Brentwood) Athletic middle infielder who immediately separated himself with his speed, turning in a blazing 6.67 60. Fowler complemented the run tool with a 96 MPH Max EV, showing there is also impact developing within the offensive profile. Registered an 80 MPH INF arm during the defensive portion before collecting a single and a double during gameplay. The speed gives him an obvious weapon both offensively and defensively, while the extra-base production provided another glimpse into his offensive upside. As the strength continues to develop, the combination of athleticism and emerging impact gives Fowler an intriguing ceiling.

+ ‘29 SS/C Trenton Finley (Middle Tennessee Christian) Well-rounded athlete who showed a solid collection of tools during the event. Finley ran a 7.35 60 while producing a 91 MPH Max EV and 86.7 MPH Avg EV during his offensive workout. Also showed a 76 MPH INF arm, adding to the versatility of a profile capable of handling multiple premium defensive positions. Added a single during gameplay to complete his showing. At 5-foot-9, 168 pounds, there remains room for additional physical development, with the athleticism and versatility providing a strong foundation.

+ ‘29 3B/RHP Cannon Jewell (Briarcrest Christian) Physical right-handed hitter who flashed impact throughout his offensive workout. Jewell reached a 96 MPH Max EV while averaging 87.1 MPH, showing present strength in the 6-foot, 182-pound frame. Also ran a 7.23 60 and registered an 86 MPH INF arm. While the box score did not necessarily reward him, Jewell continued to show quality barrel contact during gameplay with multiple hard-hit lineouts. The quality of contact remained evident in live action, and the arm strength and physicality give him an intriguing two-way foundation.

+ ‘29 C Barret Gates (Goodpasture Christian) Gates turned in one of the stronger all-around performances among the Tennessee catchers. Registered a group-best 78 MPH C velo while producing tight 1.93-1.96 pop times, showing a combination of arm strength and quickness behind the plate. Offensively, reached a 92 MPH Max EV while averaging 89.9 MPH before putting together an excellent gameplay showing with three singles. The ability to consistently find the barrel in game action complemented an already strong defensive profile. Well-rounded catching prospect who impacted the event on both sides of the ball.

+ ‘29 C/3B Anderson McAfee (Clarksville) One of the loudest overall workouts among the Tennessee players, with McAfee's power immediately separating itself. The physical right-handed hitter reached a massive 106 MPH Max EV while averaging 94.7 MPH, showing legitimate present impact and the ability to consistently drive the baseball. Behind the plate, registered a 77 MPH C velo while producing impressive 1.86-1.93 pop times. The combination of offensive power, arm strength and quickness behind the plate creates an intriguing profile at a premium position. McAfee's top-end exit velocity was the best among the Tennessee group and gives him one of the more impactful offensive ceilings from the event.

+ ‘29 2B/OF Knox Johnson (Baylor) Athletic middle-of-the-field prospect who showed well across several portions of the event. Johnson ran an impressive 6.78 60 before reaching a 95 MPH Max EV and averaging 87.8 MPH during his offensive round. Also registered an 84 MPH INF arm, giving him a balanced combination of speed and defensive ability. Johnson added a double during gameplay, translating his athletic offensive profile into extra-base production. The run tool should allow him to impact the game in several ways, while the developing offensive strength adds another dimension to his overall skill set.

+ ‘29 1B/LHP Wyatt Hayden (Goodpasture Christian) Left-handed two-way prospect who put together an impressive performance throughout the event. Hayden averaged 92.0 MPH EV while reaching 99 MPH, displaying both consistent hard contact and legitimate top-end impact. Also turned in a 6.99 60, an impressive run time for the profile, while showing a 77 MPH INF arm. Hayden was equally impressive in gameplay, collecting an RBI double and a triple to provide multiple extra-base hits. The combination of left-handed impact, athleticism and game production made Hayden one of the stronger offensive performers among the Tennessee group.

+ ‘29 3B/C Colin Haskins (Westview) Physical 6-foot, 181-pound right-handed hitter who showed solid tools throughout the event. Haskins reached a 93 MPH Max EV, displaying present strength and the ability to generate impact from the right side. Also ran a 7.14 60 and showed an 84 MPH INF arm, giving him a quality combination of mobility and arm strength for the corner. In gameplay, Haskins collected a double and an RBI single, putting together a productive multi-hit showing. The defensive versatility between third base and catcher adds further value to a profile that already shows an intriguing offensive foundation.

+ ‘29 1B/RHP Nathan Lunger (Hendersonville) Physical 6-foot-1, 224-pound two-way prospect whose strength showed throughout the event. Lunger reached a 97 MPH Max EV while averaging 89.6 MPH, displaying the ability to produce hard contact from his physical right-handed frame. Also registered an 80 MPH INF arm. The strength translated into gameplay as Lunger connected for a solo home run, providing another glimpse at the power potential within the profile. There is obvious present strength with the potential for the offensive impact to continue developing.

+ ‘29 C/SS Mason Kendrick (Riverdale) Athletic catcher/middle infielder who turned in a balanced workout across several categories. Kendrick ran a 7.21 60 while reaching a 92 MPH Max EV and averaging 86.4 MPH during his offensive round. Arm strength stood out during the defensive portion with an 84 MPH INF velo. Kendrick continued to show quality contact in gameplay despite not being rewarded in the box score, producing multiple hard-hit lineouts. The ability to handle both catcher and shortstop speaks to the athleticism and versatility within the profile, with plenty of room remaining for continued physical development.

+ ‘29 RHP/OF Caldwell Emery (McCallie) Strong offensive showing from the 6-foot, 175-pound two-way prospect. Emery reached a 94 MPH Max EV, but the more notable number was an impressive 92.3 MPH Avg EV, demonstrating consistent barrel quality throughout his round. Also ran a 7.12 60 and showed an 83 MPH OF arm. That consistent contact translated into gameplay, where Emery collected two singles. The ability to repeatedly find the barrel both during the workout and against live pitching gives the offensive profile an intriguing foundation moving forward.

+ ‘29 C/3B John Beasley (Houston) Physical 6-foot, 196-pound backstop who showed strength on both sides of the ball. Beasley reached a 94 MPH Max EV while averaging 87.6 MPH, showing present impact from the right side. Behind the plate, registered a 76 MPH C velo with 1.97-2.04 pop times. Added two singles during gameplay, completing a productive offensive performance. The physicality fits well behind the plate and provides a solid foundation for continued offensive development, giving Beasley a balanced combination of offensive and defensive tools.

+ ‘29 C/OF Hatcher Caldwell (McCallie) Athletic left-handed hitting catcher who showed an interesting combination of mobility and defensive ability. Caldwell ran a 7.08 60 and reached a 93 MPH Max EV during his offensive round. Behind the plate, registered a 75 MPH C velo with 1.91-2.08 pop times, flashing quickness in his catch-and-throw game. Caldwell also drove a ground-rule double during gameplay, showing some extra-base impact from the left side. The combination of a left-handed bat, athleticism and defensive versatility makes for an intriguing overall catching profile.

+ ‘29 SS/RHP Turner Blalock (Independence) Physical switch-hitting middle infielder who turned in a strong offensive workout. Blalock reached a 97 MPH Max EV while averaging an impressive 90.5 MPH, showing consistent impact from his 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame. Also registered an 84 MPH INF arm and ran a 7.30 60. The switch-hitting ability, physicality and arm strength provide an intriguing collection of tools for the left side of the diamond. Offensive strength is already evident with room for the overall profile to continue developing.

+ ‘29 3B/C Brady Sumner (Collierville) One of the louder offensive workouts among the Tennessee group. Sumner reached a 101 MPH Max EV while averaging an impressive 92.4 MPH, showing both legitimate top-end power and consistent hard contact. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitter also registered an 86 MPH INF arm, giving him another notable measurable tool. Present strength is evident throughout the profile, while the defensive versatility between third base and catcher adds additional value. The combination of triple-digit exit velocity and arm strength gives Sumner an intriguing power-oriented profile moving forward.

UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
Tennessee Senior Games 09/05 Christ Presbyterian Academy

 

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