NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Rising Stars ID was held at Lipscomb Academy on Tuesday, June 10th that featured top talent from the 2029-2030 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, 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 by looking at the scouting reports on all position players who attended the event.

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POSITION PLAYER REPORTS 📝

Reid Olivier, Siegel (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds. Bigger body, XL frame, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, relaxed look in the box. Smaller stride, balanced and controlled throughout the swing. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72.4 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. .Longer arm action, present strength.
Defense: Fields clean, moves well for a bigger body at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 7.97 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Trent McNiel, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 252 pounds. Bigger body, XL frame, proportional.
Hit: LHH. Taller and even stance. Present power at the plate, pull side pop. Occasional lift. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (68.1 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ...Accurate throws, developing arm strength.
Defense: Solid actions around the bag at 1B, fields well.
Athletic Testing: 8.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Keyden Bass, Father Ryan (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-7, 117 pounds. Small frame, leaner build with more room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Higher hand set, event stance. No stride into the swing, developing power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (65.2 avg.); 185-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 68.00 mph. Shorter arm action.
Defense: Fields clean, quick to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Barret Gates, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 174 pounds. Athletic body, leaner frame with longer limbs.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, balanced. Toe tap trigger into the swing, pull side approach with consistent barrels. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (78.8 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. ..Strong arm, accurate.
Defense: Clean and quick pops.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kale McCarty, Independence (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and even stance. Higher leg lift into the swing, developing power at the plate. Worked to the middle of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.8 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 83.00 mph. Longer arm with throws on a line.
Defense: Clean actions when fielding, quick to the ball and athletic.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Corbin Cyphers, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 139 pounds. Smaller frame, higher waisted.
Hit: RHH. Even set up, movement in the hands. Mid-high leg lift into the swing, developing pop at the plate from the right side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (62.4 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. ..Uses the long hop, developing arm.
Defense: Good transfers, clean behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 8.20 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hayes Hoskins, Independence (TN), 2030 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds. Smaller frame, leaner and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, higher handset. Smaller leg lift into the swing, developing power at the plate. Worked to the pull side. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (70.6 avg.); 120-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 70.00 mph. Longer arm, accurate throws.
Defense: Clean actions when fielding, presents the glove well.
Athletic Testing: 8.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Owen Schuh, Brentwood Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Leaner, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, even. Higher hands. Toe tap trigger into the swing, worked to the opposite field during BP. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (71.8 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 70.00 mph. .Longer arm, developing arm strength.
Defense: Moves well around the bag at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 8.20 runner in the 60-yard dash.

BenJamin Zauner, Brentwood Middle School (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 153 pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and even stance. Occasional lift in the stance, sprayed to all parts of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (71.3 avg.); 260-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 72.00 mph. Longer arm with developing strength.
Defense: Works through the ball well, clean when fielding in the OF.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colton England, Knight's Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 159 pounds. Athletic frame, leaner build.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, even set up. Short and quick on the front side, mostly level bat path. Worked in the middle parts of the field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 74.00 mph. .Lower and longer arm.
Defense: Mobile defender around the bag, fields well.
Athletic Testing: 7.97 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Aidan Latta, Green Hill (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Lean and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands start by the ear. Smaller leg lift with developing power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73.3 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 82.00 mph. Longer arm, present strength from the OF.
Defense: Solid actions in the OF, early glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

John Beasley, Houston (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds. Smaller frame, lean. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Occasional lift in the swing, smaller stride. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 81.00 mph. .Shorter arm from the ear, quick.
Defense: Moves well laterally, clean actions all around.
Athletic Testing: 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kolby Brumley, Pope John Paul II (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 159 pounds. Leaner and athletic.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, higher hands. Toe tap into swing, occasional lift. Developing power. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (61 avg.); 160-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. ...Shorter arm with glove pat into throws.
Defense: Fields well, clean actions around the bag at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brooks Bateman, Gladeville (), 2029 |
Positional Profile:
Body: , pounds.
Hit: . Even stance, taller and narrow. Smooth stroke from the left side, power to all fields. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: . ...Present arm strength, higher arm action.
Defense: Athletic actions in the OF, moves well to both sides. Clean with the glove.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brooks Bateman, Middle Tennessee Christian (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Longer limbed, lean and wiry.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lower hand set. Shorter stride on the front side. Used all parts of the field, occasional lift in the swing. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 61 mph max exit velocity (61.1 avg.); 11-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. ..OF - 74.00 mph. Some present arm strength from the OF. Higher arm.
Defense: Fields well, clean with the glove. Early presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Knox Rogers, East Robertson (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 179 pounds. Leaner and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller and even stance. Controlled and smaller stride into the swing. Some present power at the plate. Middle to pull side round. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. Longer arm from a higher slot.
Defense: Choppy with the feet at times, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Turner Blalock, Independence (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 120 pounds. Leaner and athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced and even set up. Toe tap trigger into the swing, stays inside the ball well and works the other way. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 77.00 mph. .Shorter arm action, quick. Lower slot.
Defense: Moves well in the INF, clean actions with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.95 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Luke Davidson, Lipscomb Academy (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-9, 115 pounds. Athletic and lean.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher handset. Worked to all fields with some present power at the plate. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 80.00 mph.

 

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