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Tennessee Preseason All-State: Underclass - Quick Hits

February 12, 2026
Hunter Martin
Tennessee Scouting Director

GALLATIN, TN — The Tennessee Preseason All-State: Underclass was held at the Liberty Creek HS Indoor Facility on Saturday, February 7th that featured some of the top talent in the 2028-2030 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 kick off our post-event coverage with a look at some of the top performers from the event, with more breakdowns and full scouting reports coming soon.

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QUICK HITS 📝

+ Isaiah Steward - Isaiah had a great day, highlighted by hitting 90 MPH INF velo in his defensive reps. His great speed (6.85-second 60-yard dash) and a serviceable bat make him a very valuable player to the Mt. Juliet Golden Bears.

+ Tyler Reynolds - Tyler Reynolds crushed baseballs in BP, sitting at 96 MPH average exit velo and topping out at 103 MPH for his round. He comes in with a physical frame that still has a long ways to go in terms of full development. He will definitely be someone that we continue to monitor after this weekend.

+ Parker Burleson - Parker looked great behind the dish with the second-highest catcher velo of the day at 79 MPH and a solid 1.9-2.0 pop time. He could be a solid up-and-comer for the 2028 catcher class. 

+ Tyler Dehaan - Great all-around day from Tyler. He topped out at 99 MPH max exit velo while also hitting 87 MPH in the infield and running a 7.02-second 60-yard dash. His performance should start to turn a few more heads with his all-around talent.

+ McClain Garner - McClain lit up the radar gun by hitting 91 MPH on his throws from the outfield. Baserunners should think twice before running on McClain this spring.

+ Maxwell Willis - Maxwell showed a good line-drive approach and hard-hit potential after topping out at 99 MPH max exit velo this weekend. Maxwell shows promise as a consistent impact bat.

+ Lucas McCauley - Lucas shows great potential from the 2029 class, hitting 87 MPH on throws from the infield while also showing a lot of upside on the mound where he may hold his highest ceiling where he sat 85-86, while topping 87 with easy and clean mechanics. 

+ Cameron MacDougal - Cameron MacDougal had one of the better performances at the plate for the 2029 class. With a 98 MPH max exit velo and a 92 MPH average exit velo, Cameron shows that he could be an elite hitter in the coming years.

+ Easton Housewright - Easton Housewright is one of the big names to watch from the 2029 class. He impresses with his speed and his bat with a solid 7.11-second 60 Yard Dash and a 98 MPH max exit velo.

+ Cannon Jewell - The 2025 Junior Future Games Champion showed that he's still got that championship form this weekend. He topped out at 98 MPH max exit velo and averaged 90.6 MPH on each hit. Cannon is a huge asset at the plate and gets on base consistently.

+ Hudson Burnett - One of the big winners of Preseason All-State, Hudson showed off his 5-tool potential. Hudson ran the second fastest 60-yard dash (6.68 seconds) while also hitting over 100 MPH max exit velo in BP. He also showcased exceptional defense and a great arm that topped out at 88 MPH. This is the type of performance that could bump Hudson up a few spots in the 2028 class rankings.

+ Mason Kelly - Mason showed that he's still in MVP form after the 2025 Junior Future Games. The Farragut outfielder hit over 100 MPH max exit velo, which was the second-highest exit velo from the 2029 class. Mason Kelly is one of the best high school prospects going into this spring.

+ Fisher Green - Fisher Green took a huge step in upping his numbers this weekend. Fisher hit 101 MPH max exit velo in BP, which is a huge jump from when we saw him last year. He also hit a milestone on defense by hitting 92 MPH on his infield throws for the first time at our events. Fisher made huge strides over the winter, and he should be a force for Halls this spring.

+ Hudson Brown - Hudson had a solid all-around day at Preseason All-State. He hit 92 MPH on throws from the outfield while also showing promise at the plate. On the mound is where he really shines as he sat 88-89 with the heater, while showing promise with the offspeed with a chance for 3 above average offerings. 

+ Emerson Morris - Emerson is definitely moving towards elite numbers if his rate of progression continues. He showed off his 89 MPH INF velo and hit the ball hard consistently (97 MPH max exit velo) to cap off a solid day.

+ Ryan Duty - Ryan Duty has made great strides at the plate since we last saw him. Ryan hit an impressive 102 MPH max exit velo and had a hard-hit rate of 72.7%. Ryan will be a huge power threat for the Mustangs this year.

+ Brady Sumner - Probably the winner of the 2029 class at the event, Brady absolutely destroyed baseballs in BP. Brady had an average exit velocity of over 100 MPH while topping out at 104 MPH. No pitcher is going to want to face the 2025 Junior Future Games Champion with numbers like that.

+ Parker Cates - Parker showed off the wheels this weekend. His 6.72 second 60 yard dash was the fastest from the 2029 class and the third fastest of the event. After his 2025 Junior Future Games, where he was constantly getting extra bags, this is hardly a surprise.

+ Jason Spray - Jason introduced himself to Prep Baseball TN and immediately turned heads. After topping out at 98.8 MPH max exit velo and running a 6.82-second 60-yard dash, Jason immediately puts himself in contention to be one of the higher-ranked players in the 2030 class nationally.

+ Kelby Barnett - The McCallie product gave us a great additional look after getting some glimpses this past year. Physical presence at 6 foot 1 and right around 200 pounds. Would have a solid round of BP finishing with a max EV of 96 mph, while finishing just shy of 90 mph for an average EV.

+ August Mann - Mann flashed a lot of potential this past Friday in multiple ways but stands out the most on the bump where he showed a lot of present ability with flashes of future potential. The fastball is legit at 86-87 with well above average spin from 2600-2800 rpm’s. The curveball looks to uptick in spin but shows the makings of a true power curve with horizontal and vertical movement. 

+ Jack Rhodes - Maybe one of the highest ceilings in the class, Rhodes has been a staff favorite for some time now. A 6 foot 3 athletic backstop with juice in the barrel from the left side. Shows some twitch in the box with the stroke, while showing future potential of homerun hitting ability. 

+ Champ Banks - Banks continues to get better and better every time that we see him. Came into this look with a more physical presence in the frame and hammered balls with authority during his bp round finishing with a max EV of 99, while averaging out to just under 90 mph for his round with a max distance of 366 feet. 

+ Grady Callaway - The former Junior Future Games participant looks to have a big year as he gets his first taste of varsity baseball. Lean with a muscular look in the body, Brady showcases well where he carried a loud round of BP over to multiple facets this past Saturday. He would finish with a max EV of 99. The bat shows a lot of present ability with future power potential that he should grow into.

+ Brody McCue - The Friendship Christian product gave us our first initial look since this past fall and man did he leave an impression. Already shows some future physical potential coming in at 6 foot 1 and 200 pounds. Finished with a max EV or 100 with an average for his round right around 94 mph. Also sat mid 80’s on the bump topping out at 87 mph.

+ Max Misenhimer - Misenhimer has proved to be one of the best defensive catchers in the class and showed it at the Preseason All-State putting up a pop time sitting between 1.91-1.97 and also a 79 MPH catcher velocity. He has also shown an advanced stick with a 98.5 exit velocity.

+ Wright Martin - Martin has been a sneaky favorite of mine for the past two years and he continues to get better and better. Physical build at 245 pounds where he doubles as a tight end on the gridiron, where he presently holds current offers. Shows a lot of future on the baseball diamond where his advanced athleticism and strength show dividends. Runs well for the size at 7.2 for his 60. Would have one of the furthest hit batted balls on the day with a 383 foot distance on a 101 max EV.

+ Tallen VanOrtwick - The East Tennessee native is someone that our staff has continued to have discussions about and he shows real potential for sticking up the middle as he advances into high school career. The glovework is smooth. Does need to get faster but makes up for it with a quick first step and an athletic jump. Liked the BP round where he finished with a max EV of 96 mph. 

+ Carson Haney - The two time Junior Future Game participant has always been someone that carries a swagger to his game with a real confidence in the box. Stout frame where he is built well from the lower half up. Smooth mover on the mound and in the field. Clean actions in the box where he has a controlled aggressive swing. Finished his round with a 100 mph EV with multiple batted balls traveling over 350 feet. Clean footwork in the field and shows easy movements to both sides of his body when fielding. 87 mph across the infield with clean throws on target. On the mound, displayed a clean operation with a feel for attacking the zone.  

+ Graham Stockton - A potential two way talent, Stockton got his fastball up to 89.5 MPH on the mound and paired that with a 100 MPH Exit Velocity at the plate. A strong, athletic mover that has real potential all over the field.

+ Brayden Greene - The former Junior Future Game participant is one we are really high on and the best is still out in front of him. Has pitched up his entire career and it shows in the confidence when he toes the rubber. Not in full game mode yet as he ramps up for the season and one that I am excited to get out and see. Sat 86-87 with late arm-side run and feel for living in the strikezone. The slider is a legit weapon with 20 inches of average horizontal movement at 2900-3000 RPM’s, an absolute unicorn of a pitch and one that should get him plenty of looks as he matures into his high school career. 

+ Alex Potter - Potter is another former Junior Future Games participant and we got our last look at the up and coming right-handed arm this past November in Memphis at the West TN Fall Games. Shows some two-way upside as he carries a present hit tool that has shown up constantly in games and in BP. Didn’t throw in this look but flashed in the box where he finished with a max EV of 96 mph. 

+ Reid Bostic - Bostic is another two time former Junior Future Game participant and looks to have a big year for Lipscomb Academy as he gets his first taste of serious playing time on the varsity level. The bat continues to get better and after hitting a Homerun in last fall’s Super Sophomore Games, looks to have taken another step. I am a fan of his on the mound and think he can reach his highest ceiling there. Lived mid 80’s with the fastball with more to come this spring. 

+ Ryan Weber - One of my favorite showings from this past Saturday, the Battle Creek product gave us our first look this past fall and man have I been excited about him ever since. Lived in the 88-89 mph range, while topping 90 for the first time in his career. The off-speed needs continued refinement but does show a lot of future upside in the 6 foot 2 frame. 

+ Jack Schmahl - Another sneaky favorite arm of mine is an Oakland product out of Murfreesboro, TN. The left-handed pitcher does a great job of attacking the strike zone consistently where he sat mid 80’s with late arm side run, while living in the lower quadrants of the zone. I love the secondary offerings and looks to be capable of commanding 4 offerings at the high school level and beyond. 

+ Drew Wagner - Wagner has put up big metric numbers showing the ability to dominate all over the field with an 101.5 MPH Exit Velo, 94 MPH from both the outfield and infield along with a 6.79 60 time. 

+ Chase Gockenbach - Gockenbach has proved to be an interesting two way prospect as he has shown to be a power hitting corner infielder with exit velocities above 100 MPH in back to back events. He also got up to 90 MPH on the mound.

+ Will Sloane - Sloane shows a rare blend of power and athleticism. At the plate, Sloane got up to a 104 MPH Exit Velo and showcased his ability to turn into a true power hitter paired with a 7.19 60 time that works well with his big frame.

+ Jake West - With a massive frame standing at 6’5 225 lbs, West has the ability to be a left handed power hitter or power arm on the mound. He should continue to develop into his body that gives him elite upside.

+ Griffin Templeton - An athletic mover on the mound, Templeton got up to 88 MPH and showed some true upside to develop into one of the big arms in the Tennessee class.

UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
Memphis Rising Stars ID 03/15 USA Stadium (Millington, TN)
Nashville Rising Stars ID 03/29 Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, TN)
Knoxville Rising Stars ID 04/04 Grace Christian Academy (Knoxville, TN)

 

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