KNOXVILLE, TN - The Prep Baseball Tennessee Knoxville Rising Stars ID was held on Sunday, March 30th at Knoxville Catholic HS in Knoxville, TN. This event was an open event that consisted of players from the 2029-2030 classes from Volunteer State. Players went through an extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60-yard dash using Vald Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to get numbers and metrics on TrackMan. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing at the event.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at the scouting reports on all positional players from the event.

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POSITIONAL PLAYER REPORTS

Dax Aude, Franklin (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Lean build that will grow as he gets stronger.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base with high hands. Whippy swing with good pull side pop. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (70.9 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Quick arm action with developing strength.
Defense: Good transfer and setup.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tayfur Caldwell, Seymour (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 135 pounds. Slim build that will fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a leg kick. Whippy swing and stays in the middle of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70.00 mph. Whippy arm action.
Defense: Plays a bit high but athletic enough to get to every ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colton Franklin, Sevierville Middle (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-110, 0 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a simple no stride setup. Good pull side pop, needs to get more on his backside. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (66.5 avg.); 205-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60.00 mph. Smooth arm, will get stronger.
Defense: Plays high, stays a little stagnant and funnels the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 8.08 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Daniel Gordon, CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 165 pounds. Strong build with good lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with short stride and quiet hands. Strong middle approach, gets through the zone well. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (72.4 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61.00 mph. Quick arm action with developing strength.
Defense: Plays to the side a bit instead of straight up.
Athletic Testing: 8.82 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mason Kelly, N/A (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135 pounds. Athletic build with strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a stride, lower hand placement. Strong middle approach, gets through the zone well. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Good action, uses feet well.
Defense: Advanced actions, gets around the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Beckett Kilday, Silverdale Baptist (TN), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-8, 130 pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slight leg kick with high hands. Barrel gets through the zone well, needs to stay in his load better. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.4 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67.00 mph. Smooth arm, will get stronger.
Defense: Athletic infielder that gets to the ball well, plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Patrick McNamara, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-4, 125 pounds. Smaller but athletic strong build that will grow.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a stride. Strong front side hitter. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (72.5 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72.00 mph. Strong arm, good follow through.
Defense: Advanced actions, gets around the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brody Mitchell, Sweetwater (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-2, 140 pounds. Bigger build.
Hit: RHH. High setup with a slight leg kick. Short path, stays through the middle. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (67.2 avg.); 221-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Strong, whippy arm.
Defense: Plays too high and stays stagnant.
Athletic Testing: 8.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Will Spickard, Silverdale Baptist (TN), 2030 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-2, 124 pounds. Smaller build but athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with high hands. Front side follow through. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (63.7 avg.); 229-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61.00 mph. Quick arm action, will developing strength.
Defense: Plays a little high.
Athletic Testing: 8.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brody Threet, Livingston Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 160 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with simple stride. Strong through the zone with whippy swing. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Strong, quick arm.
Defense: Advanced actions, quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kyler Hughes, Clay County High School (KY), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 145 pounds. Tall, slender build.
Hit: RHH. Lower setup with simple stride. Simple, front side contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. INF - 66.00 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Stagnant actions, plays high.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Knox Johnson, The Baylor School (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Big, athletic strong build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride. Strong through the zone with quiet hands. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Quick, short arm action.
Defense: Plays a little high and funnels the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Collin Arbour, Farragut (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Tall, slender build.
Hit: RHH. Longer stride, athletic stance. Strong, uppercut path. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Longer arm but smooth.
Defense: Advanced actions with good feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gavin Hensley, Lenoir City (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 208 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Short stride, high setup. Uppercut swing and hits off his front side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (69.2 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67.00 mph. Developing arm that will get stronger.
Defense: Plays too high and stays stagnant.
Athletic Testing: 8.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Levi Schwinge, CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Tall, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with small stride. Good backside, stays through zone well. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Whippy arm action.
Defense: Stagnant actions, needs to use feet better.
Athletic Testing: 8.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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We’re excited to announce that our 2025 summer event schedule is now live! This year, we’re traveling to all parts of Tennessee, giving players across the state the opportunity to compete and showcase their skills. Don’t miss your chance to get signed up — CLICK HERE for more details or to register! 

  

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