KNOXVILLE, TN — The East Tennessee Fall Games - Session II was held at the University of Tennessee on Sunday, October 26th that featured top talent from the 2026-2029 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, Blast Motion, and VALD Performance tech, while pitchers threw in a game play 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 position players who attended the event.

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POSITION PLAYER REPORTS 📝

Taylor Steward, Stone Memorial (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-6, 125 pounds. Compact, slender build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, high hands. Hits off backside and stays on plane. 52.2 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (67.5 avg.); 198-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71.00 mph. Smooth arm action with room for more strength.
Defense: Developing better timing and footwork.
Athletic Testing: 15.70-inch max vertical jump.

Wyatt Davis, McCallie (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Strong, mature build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands. Stays balanced and creates good lift. 62.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (72 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Smooth, fluid arm action.
Defense: Developing better timing and footwork.
Athletic Testing: 22.30-inch max vertical jump.

Axl Lee, Bradley Central High School (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Strong base with strong hands. Stays balanced and on plane well. 63.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Fluid, strong arm.
Defense: Smooth actions with advanced footwork. Plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 19.80-inch max vertical jump.

Marcus Stine, Providence Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Balanced and creates some lift. 65.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Fluid, strong arm.
Defense: Good footwork with explosion. Timing is developing.
Athletic Testing: 22.70-inch max vertical jump.

Barrett OBrien, Liberty Creek (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, pounds. Slender, athletic build with room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with low hands. Stays balanced on plane well. 63.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Smooth, fluid arm action.
Defense: Advanced actions and great footwork and timing.
Athletic Testing: 23.80-inch max vertical jump.

Jack Defriese, Bradley Central High School (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Compact, stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands. Uses a toe tap for timing, creates lift. 62.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.6 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Arm slot stays a little low.
Defense: Developing actions but a good setup.
Athletic Testing: 17.10-inch max vertical jump.

Luke Fessler, Chattanooga Christian School (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Tall, slender build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands. Uses a toe tap and hits from his backside. 64.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72.3 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78.00 mph. Good, fluid arm, keeps slot high.
Defense: Good footwork, but timing is developing.
Athletic Testing: 19.80-inch max vertical jump.

Chase Gockenbach, Lakeway Christian Academy-Lakeway Christian School (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 205 pounds. Big, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Strong base with quick hands. Stays balanced and creates tremendous torque from his backside. 71.7 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 381-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Fluid, strong arm.
Defense: Advanced actions with good footwork. Plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 17.20-inch max vertical jump.

Campbell Carpenter, Independence (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 212 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Stays balanced well and stays on plane. 69.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Quick release, lets arm drag a bit.
Defense: Profiles as a catcher at the next level with advanced actions and a good setup.
Athletic Testing: 23.20-inch max vertical jump.

Case Davis, Shelbyville Central (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 213 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Wide, closed off base. Creates lift and hit off his backside. 69.9 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69.00 mph. Keeps arm up with good action.
Defense: Moves well with good footwork.
Athletic Testing: 13.00-inch max vertical jump.

Lincoln Bernatowicz, Boyd Buchanan (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 140 pounds. Compact, slender build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands. Creates lift on his front side. 56.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (64.6 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78.00 mph. Can get more on his throws with timing.
Defense: Good footwork and explodes well.
Athletic Testing: 22.20-inch max vertical jump.

Lane Smith, Forrest School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150 pounds. Compact, will add strength as he grows.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base with low hands. Hits off backside and creates lift. 57.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Longer arm action that can get quicker.
Defense: Receives well with developing actions.
Athletic Testing: 18.60-inch max vertical jump.

Harry Hutchinson, Summit (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow base with high hands. Stays on plane well with long stride. 60.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Arm gets a little long.
Defense: Footwork and timing needs to be developed. Glove works well out in front.
Athletic Testing: 22.10-inch max vertical jump.

Barret Gates, Providence Academy (), 2027 |
Positional Profile:
Body: , pounds. Tall, slender build.
Hit: . Narrow base with high hands. Balanced position with natural lift. 38 mph bat speed with 38g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: 1978. C - 40 mph. INF - 17.3 mph. OF - 10.7 mph. Arm is quick and fluid.
Defense: Good footwork with advanced actions. Plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 101 85-inch max vertical jump. 4.01
Vizual Edge: 1911 Edge Score.

Barret Gates, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Big, strong build with room for more.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Good rhythm and creates good lift off his front side. 62.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 84.00 mph. Quick release with a strong arm.
Defense: Athletic catcher that receives well with advanced actions.
Athletic Testing: 18.80-inch max vertical jump.

Conner Turpin, Lenoir City (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Tall, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Stays balanced well and creates natural lift. 61.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (72.3 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Arm gets a little low, quick release.
Defense: Receives well, developing actions.
Athletic Testing: 19.30-inch max vertical jump.

Samuel Godbout, Baylor (NY), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 195 pounds. Tall, mature and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance. Creates tremendous torque off his backside and is violent through the zone. 69.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Arm plays a little long.
Defense: Good footwork and timing. Plays a little high.
Athletic Testing: 18.70-inch max vertical jump.

Cade Mclaughlin, Summit High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 225 pounds. Big, stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Hits from a balanced position and stays on plane well. 71.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Arm is fluid.
Defense: Good footwork, plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 14.70-inch max vertical jump.

Marcus Stine, Providence Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Stays balanced well and creates lift. 65.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Arm is strong and fluid.
Defense: Good footwork and explodes through the ball. Timing can improve.
Athletic Testing: 22.70-inch max vertical jump.

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UPCOMING 2026 PRESEASON EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Nashville Preseason ID	01/11	Liberty Creek HS Indoor (Gallatin, TN)
Knoxville Preseason ID	01/24	BC Athletics (Knoxville, TN)
Memphis Preseason ID	01/31	Collierville HS Indoor (Collierville, TN)
TN PAS: Underclass	02/07	Liberty Creek HS Indoor (Gallatin, TN)
TN PAS: Upperclass	02/08	Liberty Creek HS Indoor (Gallatin, TN)

 

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