GALLATIN, TN — The Tennessee Preseason All-State: Upperclass was held at the Liberty Creek HS Indoor Facility on Saturday, February 8th that featured some of the top talent in the 2027-2028 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 outfielders who attended the event.

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OUTFIELDER REPORTS

Grey Buchanan, Peabody (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Wiry, long and lean frame
Hit: LHH. Wide base, low handset Minimal stride 56.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Stays low when fielding
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.13 Edge Score.

Jacob Caruso, Collierville (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset Mostly pull side during bp 65.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Quick mover to the ball
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.87 Edge Score.

Thomas Myers, Westview (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 151 pounds. Slender, lean
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture Toe tap trigger 68.6 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Clean routes to the ball
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.84 Edge Score.

Ryan Newell, Nolensville (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Leaner, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Hands start lower. Small leg lift into the swing 72.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Fields clean
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.91 Edge Score.

Dylan Stenstrom, Homeschool (TN) (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165 pounds. Compact build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed setup Minimal stride 69.7 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (63.5 avg.); 93-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Fields clean
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.5 Edge Score.

Garrett Stephens, Collierville (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 165 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: LHH. Open setup in the stance Showed the ability to work to all fields 64.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Quick mover to the ball
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.73 Edge Score.

Connor Vowell, Tipton-Rosemark Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 182 pounds. Athletic, lean frame
Hit: LHH. Vertical handset Showed the ability to work to all fields 64.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 200-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Longer arm path
Defense: Smooth defensive actions
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.91 Edge Score.

Luc Michitti, Brentwood (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 166 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture Opposite field approach 66.9 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Longer arm path
Defense: Smooth defensive actions
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.73 Edge Score.

Blayne Harbin, Hixson (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 183 pounds. Longer-limbed athlete, leaner frame.
Hit: LHH. Hands start lower. Toe tap trigger 67.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Smooth defensive actions
Athletic Testing: 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.14 Edge Score.

Brayden Rivers, Webb School of Knoxville (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Athletic, lean frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup Opposite field approach 64.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Athletic arm
Defense: Clean routes to the ball
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.76 Edge Score.

Gabe Paschal, Ensworth (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Lean, athletic frame that will continue to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, low handset Mostly pull side during bp 71.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Stays low when fielding
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.65 Edge Score.

Bowen Combs, Meigs County High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 184 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open stance Showed the ability to work to all fields 68.4 mph bat speed with 36g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Clean routes to the ball
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.98 Edge Score.

Bennett Hunter, Battle Creek High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Slender, lean frame that maintains athleticism
Hit: RHH. 71.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.64 Edge Score.

Berrin Zenner, Franklin Road Academy (TN), 2027 | Alabama
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 200 pounds. Athletic, lean frame
Hit: LHH. Vertical handset Toe tap trigger 66.4 mph bat speed with 30g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Quick mover to the ball
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.65 Edge Score.

Roman Abbagnaro, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 187 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, low handset Middle of the field with present strength 77.2 mph bat speed with 29g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.8 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 91.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Quick mover to the ball
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.09 Edge Score.

Scout Loftis, Lebanon High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 204 pounds. Longer-limbed athlete, leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, narrow stance Firm contact with several liners 76.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (97.1 avg.); 218-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Whippy arm action
Defense: Shows range for both sides
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.77 Edge Score.

Aiden Pennington, Franklin (TN), 2026 | Columbia State CC
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 194 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup Balanced throughout the swing 70.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92.00 mph. Present strength
Defense: Smooth defensive actions
Athletic Testing: 6.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.6 Edge Score.

Cole Crawford, Ravenwood (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower. Controlled load 67.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.5 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Quick mover to the ball
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.6 Edge Score.

Trevor Spivey, Summit (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Lean, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Open setup in the stance Mid-high leg lift into the swing 64.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Longer arm path
Defense: Fields clean
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.7 Edge Score.

Jayden Pearl, Battle Ground Academy (TN), 2027 | Tennessee
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 214 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup Firm contact with several liners 79.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 111 mph max exit velocity (107.5 avg.); 415-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Present strength
Defense: Smooth defensive actions
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.

Houston Allen, Middle Tennessee Christian (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 217 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength
Hit: RHH. Closed setup in the stance. Minimal stride 64.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Stays low when fielding
Athletic Testing: 7.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.59 Edge Score.

Landon McGill, Brentwood Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Vertical handset Mostly-level bat path 65.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Maintains body control
Athletic Testing: 6.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.55 Edge Score.

John Roth, Central Magnet (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Higher-waisted frame. Projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset Showed the ability to work to all fields 64.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.8 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Still developing strength
Defense: Smooth defensive actions
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 48.49 Edge Score.

Lucas Penland, Independence (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 177 pounds. Lean, athletic frame that will continue to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance Longer stride 67.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. OF - 89.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.53 Edge Score.

Hayden Redd, St. George's (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 175 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower. Longer stride 60.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Shorter, quicker arm
Defense: Maintains body control
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.93 Edge Score.

Connor Shanley, Farragut (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Longer-limbed athlete, leaner frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset Middle of the field with present strength 68.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Whippy arm action
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.85 Edge Score.

Daniel Maumus, Ensworth (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 195 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: RHH. Vertical handset Mostly pull side during bp 61.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Shows range for both sides
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.66 Edge Score.

Nolan Benson, Anderson County (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 182 pounds. Compact, stockier build
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller set up in the stance. Sound in swing mechanics 66.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Early glove presentation
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.5 Edge Score.

Sam Wilkinson, Christian Brothers (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 192 pounds. Leaner, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Wide base, low handset Present strength at the plate 74.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (93.3 avg.); 394-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 86.00 mph. OF - 89.00 mph. Lower arm slot
Defense: Quick mover to the ball
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.64 Edge Score.

Rylan Jessee, Knoxville Catholic (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 211 pounds. Compact, stockier build
Hit: RHH. Vertical handset Controlled load 77 mph bat speed with 28g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 106 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Fields clean
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.75 Edge Score.

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UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Top Prospect Games	05/26	Vanderbilt University
Nashville Summer ID	06/09	Lipscomb Academy
Memphis Summer ID	06/16	USA Stadium
Clarksville Summer ID	06/30	Austin Peay State University
Murfreesboro Summer ID	07/01	Riverdale High School
Knoxville Summer ID	07/07	Grace Christian Academy (Knoxville)
Chattanooga Summer ID	07/14	Chattanooga State CC
Nashville Summer ID - Session II	07/28	Lipscomb Academy

 

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