Tennessee Scout Blog: Week 10 Games
May 13, 2026
The Prep Baseball Tennessee Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times and much more.
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Saturday, May 9th
‘26 RHP Wade Bishop (Page) Bishop set the tone early with a smooth, repeatable delivery and worked primarily off a heavy fastball that generated weak contact throughout the afternoon. The arm worked clean with good tempo downhill, showing confidence attacking hitters in leverage counts. Mixed in a three-pitch combination with FB/CH/CB while flashing feel for a slider at times. The curveball showed quality shape when he stayed on top of it and helped disrupt timing against both righties and lefties. 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 5 K on 91 pitches. Bishop never allowed the game to speed up, holding composure. Physical frame with strength through the lower half and signs progression moving forward.
‘26 1B/3B Silas Porter (Page) Porter holds a lean physical frame in the box with room for strength. Simple offensive actions. Quick hands through the hitting zone with direct path to the baseball. Collected a hard-hit single and consistently looked on time. Showed ability to keep the barrel through the middle of the field without overswinging. Defensively, Porter handled the corners well and showed solid awareness around the bag. Made a few instinctive plays that reflected good feel for the game.
‘26 C/OF Bryson Hastings (Page) Hastings showed an athletic frame with room for continued development. The swing worked loose and quick through contact, producing one of the better line drives of the day to the pull side for a single. Stayed balanced through the swing with clean rotation and some present bat speed. Also impacted the game on the bases with a stolen bag and played with noticeable energy throughout the afternoon.
‘28 1B Colby Browning (Columbia) One of the younger bats on the field, Browning showed a mature offensive approach for a 2028 grad. Compact setup with simple mechanics and good rhythm into contact. Consistently put together competitive swings and produced hard contact to multiple parts of the field.
‘26 OF/1B Michael Holt (Ravenwood) Holt was one of the loudest bats of the day, finishing with two home runs and six RBIs. Physical frame with present strength and advanced feel for the zone. Shows a disciplined approach with ability to do damage when he gets extended. Strong lower half worked well through contact and the power translated in-game with a pair of no-doubt swings. Also drew three walks, continuing to show mature offensive awareness.
‘28 SS/AMB P Brett Paciorek (Ravenwood) Our #1 ranked ‘28 in the state showed well both on the mound and at the plate. On the bump, worked 6.2 innings for the win with repeatable mechanics and confidence attacking hitters with the fastball. Mixed FB/CB while flashing a changeup and competed in fastball counts. Offensively, Paciorek showed simple actions and quick hands through the zone, producing a hard-hit double to the left-center gap. Athletic frame with room to continue developing physically and a strong overall feel for the game.
‘26 IF/OF Luca Tarantino (Ravenwood) Tarantino continued to show a polished offensive approach with smooth actions and good barrel control. Uses the whole field well and stays balanced through contact. Picked up two hits including a double to right-center while consistently putting together competitive at-bats.
26 C/3B Evan McElvain (Nolensville) McElvain showed a strong, physical build with advanced strength through the lower half. Hands worked well through the zone and he consistently handled pitches in different locations. Collected two hits including a backside double to right-center. Offensive profile points toward present gap power with more still in the tank.
Friday, May 8th
'26 RHP Colton Baron (Siegel) The Maryland signee was his usual self attacking the strikezone and really not allowing much conceding on the basepath in terms of runners getting on. Collects the win as goes the distance in the opening game of regional round giving up only 2 hits with 11 K’s to 1 BB. Lived ahead all evening, allowing only 3 base runners. Attacked heavily with the fastball at 88-90, where he working multiple secondary offerings off of it. The slider showed a lot of late break at 77-78, while also spotting a curveball in the 74-75 mph range. Also was extremely effective with the changeup at 78-80 getting lefty hitters out in front. Strong stat line that should get him ready to go for sectional matchup play this upcoming week.
‘26 OF Kael Barney (Nolensville) Barney continued his strong spring with another loud offensive performance, launching a no-doubt home run to right field. Big physical frame with leverage in the swing and advanced comfort in the box. Shows feel for the strike zone and the ability to impact the baseball with authority. Also continues to show quality range in the outfield paired with a strong arm.
‘26 IF/C Griffin Hendrickson (Nolensville) Hendrickson showed an aggressive approach and quick hands through the zone. Physical frame with strength and confidence at the plate. Opened the game with a hard-hit line drive single up the middle and continued to put together competitive at-bats throughout the night.
‘27 OF Ryan Newell (Nolensville) Newell remains an intriguing follow in the ‘27 class. Athletic frame with quick hands and solid barrel-to-ball skills. Shows sneaky pop and uses the lower half effectively through contact. Reached base multiple times while adding an RBI and continuing to show offensive upside.
‘26 IF Jack Beck (Columbia Central) Despite the loss, Beck turned in one of the better offensive performances of the game for Columbia Central. Strong physicality with advanced barrel control and the ability to manipulate the barrel to all fields. Went down and got one below the zone for a double into the left-center gap and later drove a ball deep to left-center. Finished with two hits and three RBIs.
‘26 OF Luke Paciorek (Ravenwood) Ravenwood Paciorek delivered one of the biggest swings of the night with a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning. Strong athletic frame with quick hands and leverage through the zone. Uses the lower half well and creates loud contact when on time. Finished with three RBIs while continuing to show middle-of-the-order traits.
‘26 C Wyatt Severance (Ravenwood) Athletic catcher showed good hands and ability to work all parts of the field. Drove a backside solo home run and brought steady energy behind the plate throughout the game. Vocal presence with solid feel for the game and athletic actions defensively.
‘26 C Luke Brown (Page) Brown came through with a huge game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extras. Physical frame with a short path to the baseball and strength in the lower half. Also showed quality defensive actions behind the plate with vocal leadership and strong awareness throughout the game.
‘27 OF/C Flynn Steele (Page) Steele continued to impress with quick hands and athleticism. Collected three hits including a backside single to spark a big inning for Page. Showed good range in the outfield and made several important defensive plays. Intriguing two-way athletic profile moving forward.
‘28 SS Parker Tompkins (Page) Young infielder showed smooth actions and advanced rhythm in the box for his age. Compact swing with ability to stay through the middle of the field. Picked up two hits while continuing to show feel defensively up the middle. Strong follow in the ‘28 class.
‘28 1B/RHP Graham Johnson (Page) Physical young frame with room to continue developing. Smooth controlled swing and ability to work all fields stood out. Battled through a two-strike approach for an RBI knock and later drove a deep fly ball to left-center. Young bat with intriguing upside.
Tuesday, May 5th
‘26 1B/OF Daniel Unthank (ACHS MAV Baseball) Unthank shows an athletic, projectable frame with quick, twitchy actions and fast hands through the zone. Collected 2 hits and scored twice, consistently finding ways to impact the game offensively. Continues to show feel for the barrel with upside for more impact as strength develops.
‘27 C/UTL Nolan Benson (ACHS MAV Baseball) Benson’s strong, physical build translates to the box with quick, impactful hands. Went 2-for-2 with 2 runs and an RBI, showing the ability to square balls consistently and produce. Offensive approach and versatility make him an intriguing follow in the 2027 class.
‘26 IF Brandon Reed (Union County) Reed brings a physical presence with a compact swing and strong hands. Reached base via a walk and scored a run, continuing to show composure and a controlled approach at the plate. Profiles as a steady bat with potential for more consistent impact.
‘26 IF Aiden Skiles (Union County) Skiles shows an athletic frame with a short, efficient path to the ball. Drew a walk opportunities, continuing to display a competitive, tough at-bat approach. Barrel control and ability to handle the outer half stand out.
Monday, May 4th
26 C Cainan Crowe (Lakeway Christian Academy) Crowe continued to show why he is one of the more consistent bats in the lineup, finishing the night with two hits while creating pressure offensively throughout the game. The right-handed hitter showed a mature approach at the plate, staying within himself and using a compact swing that allowed him to consistently find the barrel. His ability to stay balanced through contact stood out, especially on a double where he drove the baseball with authority into the gap. Defensively, Crowe showed steady actions behind the plate and handled the game well overall. The combination of feel for contact, strike-zone awareness, and a strong frame continues to make him an intriguing follow in Tennessee’s 2026 class.
‘26 IF Luke Burnett (Lakeway Christian Academy) Burnett showed competitive at-bats all game and continued to flash traits that translate well offensively. The infielder picked up an RBI knock while displaying quick hands and the ability to work through the baseball with confidence. His swing works on plane and he does a good job staying through contact, allowing him to use the whole field effectively. There is noticeable athleticism in the box, and Burnett consistently competes pitch to pitch. Defensively, he showed energy and versatility on the infield.
‘26 C Aaron Hise (Boyd-Buchanan) Hise turned in another solid offensive performance, collecting a double while continuing to show advanced barrel control at the plate. The right-handed hitter consistently handled velocity and showed the ability to keep his hands inside the baseball. His swing is compact with a direct path, allowing him to drive pitches to all fields. Behind the plate, Hise showed toughness and leadership while managing the game defensively. The overall approach stands out, especially his ability to compete with two strikes and stay under control in bigger moments. The consistency of the hit tool continues to be a strong part of his profile.
‘28 Coleman Smith (Boyd-Buchanan) One of the louder offensive performances of the night came from Smith, who launched a home run and drove in three runs for the Bucs. The sophomore continues to show advanced feel for the barrel with noticeable strength already present in the swing. He works through the zone with intent and generates easy carry off the bat when squared up. What stands out most is the confidence and rhythm in the box for such a young player. Smith stayed aggressive on pitches he could handle and showed the ability to impact the baseball to the pull side with authority. An interesting young follow moving forward.