NASHVILLE/MURFREESBORO, TN — The Tennessee Top Prospect Games was held Vanderbilt University & Riverdale HS on May 26 & 27 that featured top talent from the 2027-2029 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, Blast Motion, and VALD Performance tech, while pitchers threw in a simulated game 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 catchers who attended the event.

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CATCHER REPORTS 📝

Noah Berry, Soddy Daisy High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 159 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller setup in the stance. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 65.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Short, compact arm.
Defense: 1.88-2.00 pop time range; Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.

Hatcher Caldwell, McCallie School (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 176 pounds. Leaner, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Showed the ability to work to all fields. 63.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Clean arm action.
Defense: 1.91-2.06 pop time range; Advanced blocking technique.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.

Grady Callaway, Davidson Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 186.7 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, low handset. Present strength at the plate. 66.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (95.6 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Short, quicker arm.
Defense: 1.88-1.94 pop time range; Clean glove presentation. Worked underneath fastballs. One leg set-up. Worked well to both sides of his body on ball in dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.

Kole Carter, Cumberland Gap (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 164 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Short, compact arm.
Defense: 1.87-1.88 pop time range; Maintains body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.60-inch max vertical jump.

Crew Chance, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 191.6 pounds. Compact build, strong body.
Hit: LHH. Neutral setup in the stance, balanced. Sound in swing mechanics. 77.1 mph bat speed with 30g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 371-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm path.
Defense: 1.83-1.96 pop time range; Clean defensive actions. Athletic mover working out of stance. Clean glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 6.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.

Bo Daniel, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 153 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Neutral setup in the stance, balanced. Showed the ability to work to all fields. 71.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Present strength.
Defense: 1.87-2.12 pop time range; Athletic mover to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.

Colt Delagarde, South Gibson (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a balanced setup. Firm contact with several liners. 68.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Still developing strength.
Defense: 1.91-2.03 pop time range; Advanced blocking technique.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.40-inch max vertical jump.

James Denton, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Controlled load. 60.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Still developing strength.
Defense: 2.00-2.19 pop time range; Keeps chest square on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.

Brooks Durham, Lawrence Co High School (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 207 pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a balanced setup. Present strength at the plate. 68.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Still developing strength.
Defense: 1.93-2.07 pop time range; Developing actions. Works well underneath the ball. Clean ball out of hand.
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.

Crew Elrod, IMG Academy (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 242 pounds. Larger frame, present strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Controlled load. 66.2 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Longer arm path.
Defense: 1.90-2.06 pop time range; Developing glove behind the plate. Moved well when blocking in dirt. Longer transition on throws.
Athletic Testing: 8.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.

McClain Garner, Collierville (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Middle of the field with present strength. 67.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Present strength.
Defense: 1.93-2.00 pop time range; Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.

Barret Gates, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 179 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Higher leg lift. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (69.4 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: 1.82-1.85 pop time range; Clean defensive actions. Athletic mover working out of stance. Clean glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.

Gabe Hendriks, Dickson County (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 6-0, 171 pounds. Leaner, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller setup in the stance. Occasional lift in the swing. 69.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (77.8 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 89.00 mph. Whippy arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop time range; Smooth defensive actions.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.

Sam Hetzer, White House Heritage (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 164 pounds. Leaner, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with a balanced setup. Firm contact with several liners. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Still developing strength.
Defense: 2.03-2.06 pop time range; Developing glove behind the plate. Moved well when blocking in dirt. Longer transition on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.

Brody Hilliard, Lipscomb Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 197 pounds. Lean, athletic frame that will continue to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Present pop at the plate with strength to all fields. 70 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: 1.84-1.97 pop time range; Developing actions. Works well underneath the ball. Clean ball out of hand.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.

Jay Insani, Riverdale (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 203 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a balanced setup. Present strength at the plate. 70.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (99 avg.); 385-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: 1.94-2.00 pop time range; Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.

Jace Jones, Goodpasture Christian School (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller setup in the stance. Mostly pull side during BP 74 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: 1.85-2.00 pop time range; Advanced blocking technique.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.

Trey Keel, Father Ryan (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 188 pounds. Compact, stockier build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Toe tap trigger. 69 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Still developing strength.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop time range; Developing glove behind the plate. Moved well when blocking in dirt. Longer transition on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.

Brendan Kutz, Farragut (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 184 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength.
Hit: LHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Short, quicker arm.
Defense: 1.94-1.97 pop time range; Keeps chest square on balls in the dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump.

Dash Long, MLK Jr magnet (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 174 pounds. Leaner, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller setup in the stance. Toe tap trigger. 71 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 212-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Still developing strength.
Defense: 1.87-2.00 pop time range; Advanced blocking technique.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.

Cannon Mayes, Baylor (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-4, 194 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength.
Hit: LHH. Hands start lower. Higher leg lift. 67.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - 77.00 mph. OF - 89.00 mph. Whippy arm action.
Defense: 2.12-2.23 pop time range; Clean routes to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.

Max Misenhimer, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 194 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a balanced setup. Mid-high leg lift into the swing. 65.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 381-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Clean arm action.
Defense: 1.83-1.85 pop time range; Clean glove presentation. Worked underneath fastballs. One leg set-up. Worked well to both sides of his body on ball in dirt.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.

Philip Pence, Green Hill (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 198 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Neutral setup in the stance, balanced. Middle of the field with present strength. 65.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Short, compact arm.
Defense: 1.85-1.94 pop time range;
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.

Hayden Redd, St. George's (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds. Lean, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset. Toe tap trigger. 68.4 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. INF - 85.00 mph. Higher slot.
Defense: 1.85-2.12 pop time range; Clean routes to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.

Jack Rhodes, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-3, 195.3 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength.
Hit: LHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Short, quicker arm.
Defense: 1.84-1.87 pop time range; Athletic mover to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.

William Scott, Farragut (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 167 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller setup in the stance. Smaller leg lift. 71.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. INF - 86.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm path.
Defense: 1.91-2.07 pop time range; Clean routes to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.

Josue Serrano, Arlington (TN), 2030
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 210 pounds. Lean, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. 68.4 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Clean arm action.
Defense: 1.84-1.97 pop time range; Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.

Gabriel Shepler, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 183 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. 72.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 386-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: 1.88-2.03 pop time range; Blocks and defends well.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.90-inch max vertical jump.

Bryce Terrill, Lincoln County (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 187 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. 61.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. Short, compact arm.
Defense: 2.15-2.28 pop time range; Developing defensive actions. Decent tranfer out of hand. Showed well blocking in dirt.
Athletic Testing: 8.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.50-inch max vertical jump.

Brody Threet, Livingston Academy (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 172 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. 64.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm path.
Defense: 1.87-1.97 pop time range; Clean working through the ball. Works well laterally when blocking. Good transition on throws.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.

Cale Victory, South Doyle High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 205 pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. 62.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Clean arm action.
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop time range; Clean exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Tennessee Senior Games	09/05	Christ Presbyterian Academy
West Tennessee Fall Games	11/01	USA Stadium
East Tennesseee Fall Games	11/08	University of Tennessee
Tennessee Rising Stars Games	11/15	Brentwood High School

 

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