CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Chattanooga Summer ID was held at Chatt State CC on Tuesday, July 15th that featured top talent from the 2026-2030 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, Blast Motion, 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 all position players who attended the event.

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POSITION PLAYER REPORTS

Duncan Forbes, Page Middle School (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Smaller frame with room to grow. Early signs of athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a lower handset. Small leg lift into a big stride. Coils the hands back with an intent to lift the ball. 60.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (64.9 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with good actions. Takes big swing into throwing motion.
Defense: Gets down on the ball. Shows off clean glove and quick throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 48.11 Edge Score.

Benjamin Thompson, Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts (TN), 2027 | /
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Compact frame with quick, aggressive body movements.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Compact and even stance. Toe tap into a short stride. Good bat control with developing pop to the center-pull side. 63.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Compact throwing motion. Over the top.
Defense: Shows off solid range and good actions. Developing glove.(C) Moves well with nice transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 83.34 Edge Score.

Patrick Suggett, IMG Academy (TN), 2027 | /
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Medium frame with quick, composed body actions.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide front leg with an otherwise balanced setup. Slight leg lift into the stride. Quick hands that complement developing pop to the center-pull side. 66.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Slower transfer but has good arm action. Over the top motion with solid power.
Defense: Moves well to the ball. Developing glove with solid accuracy.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.35 Edge Score.

Grayson Wright, Bearden (TN), 2026 | /
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Lean frame with quick and aggressive body actions.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide base with an otherwise balanced stance. Large leg lift into a hard plant. Quick hands that speed up the bat. Worked to all fields in BP. 65.9 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Has shorter arm path and gets ball out well.
Defense: Shows off smooth glove with good actions. Developing range.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.63 Edge Score.

Brody Ketron, Maryville (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Taller frame with room to grow. Quick athletic body movements.
Hit: RHH. Open with a slightly wide front leg. Long stride. Quick hands speed up the bat and show off his developing pop to the pull side. 69.2 mph bat speed with 2g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. INF - 73.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Compact arm motion and gets ball out quick.
Defense: Moves well. Quick transfers with good accuracy.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 64.21 Edge Score.

Lucas Smith, Powell (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 0 pounds. Physical presence with natural power.
Hit: . Open stance with a lower handset. Small leg lift and stride. Quick hands complement his developing power to all fields.m 63.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Clean actions.
Defense: Moves well. Quick transfers with good accuracy.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 62.54 Edge Score.

Cole Henderlight, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2030 | /
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 205 pounds. Physical presence with raw power on both sides of the ball.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide front leg with an otherwise balanced setup. Short leg lift and stride. Powerful back leg and upper half. Hits the ball very hard to the center-pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Long arm path with big whip forward. Over the top motion.
Defense: Shows off ability to move to both sides of the ball. Has clean glove and easy transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 71.07 Edge Score.

Axl Lee, Bradley Central (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 130 pounds. Smaller frame with room to grow. Developing athleticism in all facets.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide base with an open, compact stance. Quick leg lift into a short stride. Aims to lift the ball to the pull side. 60.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (70 avg.); 245-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with good actions. Compact arm motion.
Defense: Moves well to both sides of the ball. Shows off good glove with good accuracy on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.87 Edge Score.

Andrew Monson, Blackman (TN), 2026 | /
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185 pounds. Big frame with raw power in his actions.
Hit: LHH. Wide base with an extremely low handset. Toe tap into the stride. Present strength with hard contact to the center-pull side. 71.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 86.00 mph. Over the top motion. Solid actions.
Defense: Good movement to the ball. Shows off solid glove nice footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 81.7 Edge Score.

Brendan Kutz, Farragut (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Physical frame that represents natural power and athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Wide base with a low handset from a closed front stance. Short leg lift and stride. Impressive bat control and power to all fields. Stands out amongst hitters in his class. 67.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Over the top motion. Solid actions.
Defense: Uses traditional and 1KD stance well. Has smooth glove with quick transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.17 Edge Score.

Cash Branyan, Cherokee Trail (TN), 2026 | /
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Lean frame with good body control and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a lower, vertical handset. High leg kick into a long stride. Good upper-half control. Worked to the center-pull side. 67.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. High arm action with long path. Generates good force.
Defense: Shows off sure hands and ability to get to every ball. Quick transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 64.63 Edge Score.

Preston Skeens, Boyd Buchanan (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Wide frame with potential for significant added muscle. Natural aggression in his actions.
Hit: RHH. Compact stance with an extremely low handset. Small leg lift and stride. Good bat control resulted in contact to all fields. 62.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.8 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick transfers.
Defense: Starts high in stance. Gets ball out easily and quickly.
Athletic Testing: 8.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.55 Edge Score.

Spencer Hill, Daniel Boone (TN), 2026 | /
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds. Compact frame with potential to add significant muscle. Aggressive body movements.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a slightly inward stance. Mid-high handset. No leg lift or stride. Worked to the pull side in BP. 59.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (68.3 avg.); 180-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. INF - 71.00 mph. Long arm swing with over the top motion. Good accuracy.
Defense: Clean and smooth transfers. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 64.2 Edge Score.

Kelby Barnett, Baylor (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 195 pounds. Wide frame with quick, aggressive actions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with an otherwise balanced setup. Short stride. Good control of the upper half with developing pop to the pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. High arm slot. Compact motion with good force.
Defense: Smooth hands and glove. Ability to get to every ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 81.89 Edge Score.

Charles Hunt, Notre Dame High School (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Tall frame with room for added muscle. Solild athleticism in his actions.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open with a low handset. Toe tap into a big stride. Good bat control with a line drive focus to all fields. 66.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76.00 mph. High arm slot with big swing into motion.
Defense: Moves well to the ball. Shows good actions and developing glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 78.32 Edge Score.

Brody Hudson, Baylor (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145 pounds. Thinner frame with room to grow. Early signs of athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a slightly wide base. Toe tap into the stride. Good bat control with a focus on solid contact to the center-pull side. 56.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with good actions.
Defense: Smooth glove with good ability to get to the ball. Nice actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 71.49 Edge Score.

Caden Steck, Beech (TN), 2026 | /
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 163 pounds. Well-developed upper half with athletic body movements and actions.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a vertical handset. Quick toe tap into the stride. Aims to lift the ball to the center-pull side. 60.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Compact arm path. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Shows off good glove and quick transfers. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.97 Edge Score.

Noah Berry, Soddy Daisy High School (TN), 2028 | /
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 159.6 pounds. Compact frame with room to grow. Relaxed and intentive body actions. Early signs of athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Slightly inward with a slightly wide base. Small leg lift and stride. Aims to lift the ball. Developing power to the center-pull side. 60.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. Good arm action. Longer swing and gets ball out quick.
Defense: Uses 1KD and traditional stance well. Clean transfers and accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 65.5 Edge Score.

Elijah Taylor, Pickett Co High School (TN), 2027 | /
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Medium build with relaxed body movements that result in explosive action.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a mid-low handset. Steps backwards into a toe tap. Worked to the pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (64.2 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with good power on throws. Whips arm around with long path.
Defense: Smooth glove with solid arm action. Gets ball out quick and moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.74 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 69.23 Edge Score.

Jack Douglass, Beech (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-2, 209.2 pounds. Tall and athletic frame with aggressive body movements.
Hit: RHH. Slightly inward with a wide front leg. Lower handset. No leg lift or stride. Raw power to the center-pull side. 65.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.9 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Long arm path to generate power.
Defense: Smooth glove with solid arm action. Gets ball out quick and moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.73 Edge Score.

Jacob Shelton, Silverdale Baptist (TN), 2027 | /
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 210 pounds. Big frame with a powerful lower half and a quick, athletic upper half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a wide front leg. Vertical handset. Little to no leg lift into the stride. Quick hands complement his developing, pull-side pop. 65.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Over the top motion with compact arm path.
Defense: Has good movement and quick transfers. Clean glove and accuracy.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 70.36 Edge Score.

Brandon Bardos, Christian Brothers (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-4, 215 pounds. Well-developed physical frame with quick, aggresive movements.
Hit: RHH. Compact stance with a wide, open stance. Low handset. Early stride. Hits the ball very hard with developing mechanics to accommodate. Pull hitter. 63.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with good actions. Whips arm around.
Defense: Gets in front of the ball well. Takes nice crowhop to generate power. Shows off solid glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.34 Edge Score.

Crew Elrod, IMG Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 228 pounds. Big frame with raw power in his movements and actions.
Hit: LHH. Wide base with a more vertical handset. Small leg lift with little to no stride. Incredible power for his age. Works to the center-pull side. 59.9 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Generates good power and has nice actions.
Defense: Good accuracy and clean transfers. Gets ball out quick.
Athletic Testing: 8.21 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 64.37 Edge Score.

Chase Gregory, Powell (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Smaller frame with room to grow. Quick actions with developing athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with an open stance. Lower handset. Toe tap into the stride. Quick hands. Solid contact was consistent to the center-pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Over the top motion. Long arm path.
Defense: Shows off good range with solid glove. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

 

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