Chattanooga Summer ID: Quick Hits
July 16, 2026
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Chattanooga Summer ID & Rising Stars ID was held at Boyd Buchanan in Chattanooga, TN that featured top talent from the 2027-2031 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 some of the top performers from the event, with more breakdowns and full scouting reports coming soon.
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QUICK HITS 📓
Cole Creasman (Farragut, 2028) delivered one of the more impressive offensive performances of the event, showcasing premium power from the left side. The physical 6-foot-3, 215-pound left-handed hitter produced a 98 mph max exit velocity with an 88.7 mph average EV, driving the baseball 378 feet while consistently creating loud contact. He also showed quality defensive arm strength with an 87 mph outfield velocity, adding to an already impressive athletic profile. Creasman's combination of size, left-handed power, and defensive tools continues to make him one of Tennessee's top 2028 prospects.
Caldwell Emery (McCallie School, 2029) turned in a polished all-around workout, showcasing athleticism and a promising left-handed offensive profile. The left-handed hitter posted a 97 mph max exit velocity with an 84.7 mph average EV, driving the ball 314 feet while consistently producing quality contact. Defensively, Emery flashed an 85 mph outfield arm to complement his 7.00-second 60-yard dash, reinforcing his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. His blend of athleticism, left-handed bat, and defensive tools makes him an exciting young prospect in Tennessee's 2029 class.
Trenton Finley (MTCS, 2029) put together a solid all-around workout, highlighting athleticism and developing offensive tools. The right-handed hitter recorded a 91 mph max exit velocity with an 82.1 mph average EV, showing consistent barrel feel throughout the round. Defensively, Finley flashed an 81 mph arm and paired it with a 7.22-second 60-yard dash, demonstrating the athletic traits to contribute on the defensive side. His combination of athleticism and emerging offensive ability makes him a 2029 prospect to continue following.
Branum Smith (Columbia Central, 2029) showcased promising two-way potential with a strong performance on both sides of the ball. The physical right-hander worked 83-85 mph, topping at 85, with a fastball that showed quality life through the zone. He complemented it with a 72-74 mph breaking ball that flashed over 2,000 RPM of spin and mixed in a 74-76 mph changeup to complete a developing three-pitch mix. At the plate, Smith posted a 90 mph max exit velocity with a 315-foot max distance, while also displaying an 87 mph arm from the outfield. His combination of size, present strength, and two-way ability makes him an intriguing young prospect to follow in Tennessee's 2029 class.
Brody Raby (Sale Creek, 2028) turned in a strong all-around performance, showcasing an intriguing blend of size, strength, and defensive versatility. The physical 6-foot-4, 205-pound right-handed hitter produced a 96 mph max exit velocity with an 89.5 mph average EV, showing consistent hard contact throughout his round. Defensively, Raby recorded an 85 mph arm from the outfield and 87 mph across the infield, highlighting the arm strength and versatility to handle multiple positions. His physicality and well-rounded tool set make him a notable follow in Tennessee’s 2028 class.
Axl Lee (Bradley Central, 2028) put together a solid overall workout, showcasing athleticism and developing offensive tools. The right-handed hitter posted an 88 mph max exit velocity with an 80.2 mph average EV, producing consistent contact throughout his batting practice round. Defensively, Lee flashed a 79 mph arm, adding to his athletic profile. As he continues to add strength and mature physically, Lee has the foundation of an intriguing 2028 prospect with room for continued development.
Colby Browning (Columbia Central, 2028) showcased developing power and defensive ability during his workout. The right-handed hitter recorded an 89 mph max exit velocity while driving the baseball 336 feet, demonstrating present strength and the ability to impact the ball with carry. Defensively, Browning flashed a 75 mph arm and showed solid actions throughout the workout. As he continues to mature physically, Browning has the foundation of an intriguing 2028 prospect with promising offensive upside.
Carter Noland (McCallie, 2028) turned in a well-rounded workout, highlighted by his athleticism and defensive versatility. The right-handed hitter posted a 92 mph max exit velocity and drove the baseball 336 feet, showing developing strength and carry off the barrel. Noland also ran a 6.77-second 60-yard dash while recording an 86 mph arm across the infield and 78 mph from the outfield. His combination of speed, arm strength, and emerging offensive impact makes him an intriguing follow in Tennessee’s 2028 class.
Caleb Jones (Sandy Creek, GA, 2027) put together one of the better all-around athletic performances of the event. The right-handed hitter produced a 93 mph max exit velocity with an 88.9 mph average EV, driving the baseball 333 feet while consistently finding the barrel. Jones also showcased his athleticism with a 6.51-second 60-yard dash, one of the top run times of the event, and displayed defensive versatility by recording an 81 mph infield arm and 74 mph from the outfield. His combination of speed, barrel consistency, and defensive tools makes him an intriguing 2027 prospect to follow.
Max Adams (Bearden, 2028) impressed with one of the more advanced pitching performances of the event, showcasing a strong three-pitch mix and quality arm strength. The right-hander worked 86-89 mph, topping at 90, with a fastball that featured over 2,300 RPM of spin. He paired it with a sharp 74-75 mph slider that reached nearly 2,800 RPM, giving him a legitimate swing-and-miss offering, while also mixing a 77-80 mph changeup with solid feel to round out his arsenal. With a physical 6-foot-3 frame and advanced pitch metrics, Adams continues to establish himself as one of Tennessee's more intriguing arms in the 2028 class.
Wyatt Davis (McCallie, 2029) showcased promising two-way ability with a productive performance on both sides of the ball. The right-hander worked 83-85 mph, topping at 85, with a fastball that showed quality life and over 2,000 RPM of spin. He complemented it with a 72-77 mph breaking ball that flashed over 2,200 RPM and mixed in a 76-77 mph changeup, giving him a well-rounded three-pitch mix. Offensively, Davis recorded a 94 mph max exit velocity and 300-foot max distance while also displaying an 81 mph arm from the outfield, highlighting his athleticism and overall upside as a 2029 prospect.
Will Spickard (Silverdale Baptist, 2030) showed encouraging foundational tools behind the plate during his workout. The young catcher recorded a 67 mph arm with 2.06-2.38 second pop times, demonstrating developing defensive actions and a willingness to control the running game. At the plate, Spickard posted an 80.3 mph max exit velocity, flashing emerging strength for his age. As he continues to mature physically, the 2030 backstop has a solid foundation to build on in both phases of the game.