KNOXVILLE, TN — The Knoxville Summer ID was held at Knoxville Catholic High School on Tuesday, July 8th 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

Gavin Bergeron, Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Athletic build. Will further develop his athleticism with weight gain.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Slightly vertical handset. Good bat to ball skills. Works to the center-oppo side. 65.7 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 88.00 mph. .Long arm path. Over the top motion.
Defense: Shows good glove with solid range. Has nice actions throughout.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 76.64 Edge Score.

Jaxson Bolling, West Ridge (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 191.6 pounds. Compact frame with relaxed body movements.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a narrow base. Lower handset. Small leg lift into a short stride. Lifts the ball well to center. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 75.00 mph. .3/4 arm slot. clean arm action with quick throws.
Defense: Shows ability to move well to both sides of the ball. Sure hands and good transfers.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.54 Edge Score.

Chandler Burnette, Karns (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Wirey frame with room to grow. Twitchy body movements.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a lower handset. Short leg lift into a longer stride. Worked to all fields in BP. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73.3 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 67.00 mph. Long arm swing. Developing arm with more in there.
Defense: Nice glove and can move to the ball with ease. Still developing.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kole Carter, Cumberland Gap (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds. Physical presence with developing athleticism in body movements.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wide base, even stance, and a lower handset. Big leg lift. Looked to lift the ball to the center pull side. 62.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74.9 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. ..Over the top. Smooth transfer with nice actions.
Defense: Works well out of traditional stance. Has nice glove and quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 8.06 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.94 Edge Score.

Cole Creasman, Farragut (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Well-developed frame with intentive and repeatable body mechanics.
Hit: LHH. Even and balanced stance. Lower handset. Small leg lift into the stride. Pop to all fields. Working to lift the ball more. 65.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 87.00 mph. .Strong arm with 3/4 slot. Whippy arm action.
Defense: Confident glove and works well to the ball. Shows nice actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Oliver DeAlejandro, knoxville (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Compact frame with room to grow. Quick, athletic body actions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with an open stance. Vertical handset. Small leg lift. Aims to lift the ball to center-oppo side. 59.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 241-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 79.00 mph. Long arm swing. 3/4 slot motion with good power behind it.
Defense: Has great range with sure hands. Good accuracy on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jack Douglass, Beech (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-3, 210 pounds. Tall and athletic frame with aggressive body movements.
Hit: RHH. Wide base (primarily off the front leg). Inward stance. No leg lift or stride. Raw power to all fields. 64.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 83.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with good actions.
Defense: Moves well and has a smooth glove. Gets to the ball nicely.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gavin Gant, Fulton (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 152 pounds. Wide frame with room to grow. Composed and intentional body movements.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, otherwise balanced stance. Toe tap into a longer stride. Decent bat control with contact to all fields. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. ..OF - 65.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot with long arm path. more velo to come.
Defense: Good glove with nice actions. Gets to the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.03 Edge Score.

Benjamin Hamilton, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Physical presence with athletic and explosive body movements.
Hit: LHH. Slightly inward stance that is otherwise balanced. Large leg lift. Impressive bat control with good pop to the center-pull side. Stands out amongst hitters in his class. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 75.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Still develop but has more in the tank.
Defense: Good actions with solid glove. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mac Harris, Farragut (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Compact yet physical frame. Aggressive body movements.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a compact stance. Compact swing. Solid line drive pop to the center-oppo side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 221-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67.00 mph. INF - 75.00 mph. .3/4 arm slot. Has solid mechanics.
Defense: Shows solid glove with good range. (C)Uses traditional stance well. Smooth transfers with nice accuracy.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 70.63 Edge Score.

Mason Haun, Knoxville Catholic high school (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. Smaller frame with early signs of developing athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with an otherwise balanced setup. Toe tap into a long stride. Good bat control with focus on contact to the center-pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (69.2 avg.); 240-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. ..Quick hands. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Shows nice transfer with good glove. Solid actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 38.08 Edge Score.

Kyler Hughes, Clay County High School (KY), 2030 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 145 pounds. Wiry frame with room to grow. Smooth body movements.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with an even stance. Extremely low handset. Funky leg lift with intent to plant quickly. Smooth swing with pop to the pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 240-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 75.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. High release point. Wide arm angle but has more in the tank.
Defense: Shows solid range to the ball. Developing glove with good actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash.

TK (Tyler) Kiely, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds. Wide frame with raw power coming from his lower half.
Hit: RHH. Inward stance with a mid-low handset. High leg lift into a short stride. Worked to the pull side in BP. 63.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 197-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. ..Compact arm action. Over the top motion.
Defense: Smooth glove with nice transfers. Good actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 72.66 Edge Score.

Jude King, Gibbs Middle School (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Tall frame with room to grow. Good body control all around.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with an extremely low handset. Quick toe tap into a short stride. Good bat control. More power will develop with age. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.9 avg.); 224-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 72.00 mph. Sidearm action with long arm path. Has more in the tank.
Defense: Shows good ability to get to the ball. Developing glove and solid actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Carson Lane, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Wide frame with developing power in all body actions.
Hit: RHH. Open stance that is weighted heavy on the back leg. Short stride. Pull hitter with intent to lift the ball. 60.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (68.8 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. ..Quick "whippy" arm action. Over the top motion.
Defense: Nice job of getting the ball out quick. Smooth transfer and accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 71.42 Edge Score.

Parks Lederer, Webb (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Big frame with raw power in his movements.
Hit: RHH. Wide front leg with an otherwise balanced setup. Coils back into a smaller toe tap and stride. Impressive bat control with developing power to the pull side. 60.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (69.1 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 67.00 mph. .3/4 slot. Still developing but has more in there.
Defense: Sure hands and solid glove. Good actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.99 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kingsley Lorusso, Farragut (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Compact frame with early signs of athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a compact setup. Coiled leg lift into a powerful stride. Worked to the pull side in BP. Great bat control with a focus on solid contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 250-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 79.00 mph. Big swing to bring arm around. Has more in the tank.
Defense: Smooth glove with nice footwork. Works well to both sides of the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Sawyer Lorusso, Farragut (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 195.1 pounds. Wider frame with the potential to add significant muscle.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an otherwise balanced setup. Big leg lift with an early plant. Developing pop to the pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (71.6 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. INF - 84.00 mph. .Over the top motion. Slower transfer but good accuracy.
Defense: Sure hands. Shows good actions with solid range.
Athletic Testing: 8.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Zane Miller, Sevier County (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Longer frame with room for added muscle. Relaxed body actions with explosiveness at action points.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open with a lower handset. Short leg lift into a longer stride. Worked to the center-pull side in BP. 69.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. .INF - 78.00 mph. .3/4 arm slot. Gets the ball out clean and quick.
Defense: Works well on both sides of the ball. Demonstrates a smooth glove with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Garrett Miracle, Halls (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Compact frame with room to grow. Composed actions with intent to generate quick power.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced setup. Short stride. Worked to the oppo side in BP. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (73.6 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 71.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Still developing but definitely has more in the tank.
Defense: Shows good range and sure hands. Good actions.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ethan Ogle, Halls (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Lean frame with developing athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a solid base. Small leg lift into a long stride. Contact hitter to all fields. 63.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. ..3/4 arm slot. Longer arm path. Smooth transfer and gets ball out quick.
Defense: Does nice job out of 1KD and traditional setups. Has quick transfer and good actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.65 Edge Score.

Colton Perkins, Bearden (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 135 pounds. Thinner frame with room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced setup. Lower handset. Developing power to the center-pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (66.4 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 78.00 mph. .Takes a big swing to whip arm around. Developing arm with more velo to come.
Defense: Clean glove with good actions. Shows confident range.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 50.05 Edge Score.

Ty Puhr, Providence Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Smaller frame with room to grow. Quick, athletic actions.
Hit: RHH. Open stance that is otherwise balanced. A bigger leg lift into a short stride. Quick hands that help him make consistent contact to all fields. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (67.7 avg.); 211-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 71.00 mph. OF - 74.00 mph. Over the top motion. Quick hands.
Defense: Works nicely to both sides of the ball. Good actions. (C)Smooth glove with nice transfer. Set up in a traditional stance.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gehrig Rivera, Knox Central High School (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds. Compact frame with quick and aggressive body movements.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced setup. Vertical handset. Little to no leg lift into the stride. Developing pop to the center-pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (71.3 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 76.00 mph. .Sidearm slot. Whips arm around to create good force.
Defense: Has smooth glove with good, clean transfers. Works nicely to the ball and has good footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.27 Edge Score.

Cole Scraggs, Knoxville Catholic (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Compact frame with good signs of developing athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance. Vertical handset. Quick hands. Worked to the center-pull side. 67.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 78.00 mph. Long arm swing. Over the top motion with solid actions.
Defense: Shows confident glove with smooth transfers. Good accuracy on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Warner Stallard, Daniel Boone High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 156 pounds. Compact frame with twitchy body actions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a slightly open stance. Toe tap with no stride. Developing power to the center-pull side. 66.7 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (67.6 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 81.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Good power on throws with quick hands.
Defense: Has confident range. Shows good actions and developing glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 66.17 Edge Score.

Dylan Stenstrom, Homeschool (TN) (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Smaller frame with quick and effective body movements. Moves well overall.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wide base. Extends hands outwards. Smaller leg lift and stride. Worked to the center-pull side. 66.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 82.00 mph. Compact arm action. Over the top motion.
Defense: Gets to the ball with ease. Shows nice glove with good transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 78.94 Edge Score.

Xavier Underwood, South Doyle High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds. Longer frame with developing muscle. Composed movements help with repeatable mechanics.
Hit: RHH. Turned slightly inward, otherwise balanced setup. Small leg lift with little to no stride. Impressive bat control. Lifts the ball well to all fields. 63.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 85.00 mph. OF - 84.00 mph. Strong, over the top motion. Long arm path and whips the ball through.
Defense: Clean glove with good actions. Shows ability to work to both sides of the ball with ease.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tallen VanOrtwick, Maryville (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Smaller frame with room to grow. Looking forward to his developing power as he ages.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced setup. Straight up. Good bat control with solid contact to the center-pull side. Looking forward to how his hit tool develops as he adds power. 64 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 75.00 mph. .3/4 arm slot. Compact, quick motion.
Defense: Good hands and moves nicely to the ball. Smooth transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.63 Edge Score.

Brody Waller, Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 209 pounds. Big frame with aggressive body movements. Raw power on both sides of the ball.
Hit: SH. Wide base with a slightly open stance. Compact swing. Coiled leg lift into a long, powerful stride. Exceptional power and bat control to all fields. 70.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. .INF - 87.00 mph. .Strong arm. 3/4 slot with high release point.
Defense: Smooth glove with very nice range. Works well from the bag with good actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 79.72 Edge Score.

Caden Wells, Science Hill (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Lean frame with excellent athleticism
Hit: RHH. Open stance with an otherwise balanced setup Aims to lift the ball to the center-pull side. Developing power to the same side. 59.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 79.00 mph. .High release point with good actions. Over the top motion.
Defense: Works to the ball well with sure hands. Accurate throws and nice transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.31 Edge Score.

Kase Spradlen, Greeneville (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set-up with a controlled and compact setup Small leg lift with little to no stride. Impressive bat control. Lifts the ball well to all fields. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 76.00 mph. .Developing arm. 3/4 slot with high release point.
Defense: Shows very confident glove and works smoothly to both sides of the ball. Has quick hands and nice actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.

 

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