Rising Stars Rewind: Top Standouts

John Beasley C / 3B / Houston High School, TN / 2029

John Beasely had an eye-popping showcase at times flashing behind the plate and with the bat. Beasely has a long athletic frame that works well for him. He showed a consistent 2.1-2.15 pop time with a strong 71 mph from behind the plate which are both big numbers for his age. At the plate, he showed tremendous strength with an exit velocity of 87 mph and consistently put balls to the warning track. Beasely also showed his versatility with the ability to play in the infield and pitch. He showed off an absolute banger with a curveball with a 2406 spin rate. Pitching is definitely in his future as his brother Will is one of the big arms for Houston High.

Brady Sumner 3B / C / Colliervile, TN / 2029

Sumner was one of the most physical players we have seen so far in the 2029 class. He has a big strong frame and profiles as a power hitting corner infielder. Sumner hits right-handed and from a wide base and has tremendous pull side power getting up to a 97 mph exit velocity. In the field, Sumner showed developing actions and a strong arm up to 76 mph that should continue to get even better. He will be a force for Collierville going into next spring.

Redding Wilson SS / OF / Westover Elementary, TN / 2029

Redding Wilson came in as one of the most intriguing players for us. Wilson showed the most athleticism at the showcase. Wilson has a strong mature frame that will continue to get even stronger as he gets into high school. He showed off his athleticism with an impressive 7.08 60 time that will certainly get down well below 7 as he gets older. He also had an impressive round of BP with good power to the gaps. In the field, Wilson showed a strong glove and quick release that will keep him in the middle infield.

Cannon Jewell 3B / RHP / Briarcrest Christian School, TN / 2029

Jewell has a mature frame with present strength. He had an impressive round of BP hitting from a wide base and a simple approach using his bottom half to drive balls into the gap with ease. Jewell showed an advanced approach, never getting too big. He was also really good on the mound with a short arm action and a fastball that sat in the upper 70s. Jewell will be one to watch as he gets onto campus at a great program at Briarcrest. 

Jace Scoggins RHP / 3B / TIPTON-ROSEMARK ACADEMY, TN / 2029

Jace Scoggins had one of the most impressive bullpens with an advanced ability to pitch at a young age. Scoggins threw 3 pitches and was able to throw them consistently throughout his session. His fastball sits in the upper 70s with good movement. His changeup showed good promise that should continue to develop. The curveball was the most impressive in the upper 60s with a 2092 spin rate.

Carter Flee RHP / OF / Houston Middle School, TN / 2029

Flee is another arm that showed a tremendous ability to pitch in his pen. Flee is a tall lanky pitcher with a frame that will continue to get stronger. Flee showed a fastball up to 78 mph with an advanced ability to throw it to both sides of the plate. His offspeed is also developing and he showed the ability to control both in the zone. Flee has a tremendous upside with his frame and advanced feel for pitching.

McClain Garner RHP / C / West Collierville Middle School, TN / 2029

Garner stood out as he possessed a physical frame with more room to grow. He hit from the left side and showed a very mature approach by staying in the middle of the field. The load is compact and he does a good job of staying in the ground which helps him stay through the zone. Got his exit velocity up to 85 mph and showed present strength to the pull side. He was also a solid defender and showed the ability to play in the infield and outfield with advanced actions and a good arm up to 78 mph. Garner also threw a bullpen with an upper 70’s fastball with clean mechanics.

Knox Johnson SS / The Baylor School, TN / 2029

Johnson possesses an impressive blend of strength and athleticism. He has a strong build that will continue to fill out. Hits from an open stance and short stride that allows him to get extension. The BP round produced an exit velocity up to 90 mph and a 60 time at 7.25. In the field, Johnson flashed a solid glove with an arm that will continue to get stronger. Looks to be a day one starter in his freshman year at powerhouse Baylor. 

‘29 IF Knox Johnson (@BaylorBase)#KnoxvilleRSID pic.twitter.com/nvektyGmVH

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Mason Kelly OF / RHP / N/A, TN / 2029

Mason Kelly flashed at the showcase immediately with a 85 mph arm from the outfield. Showed advanced actions in the outfield at such a young age. At the plate, Kelly hits from a narrow base with a short stride and low hands that keeps him on plane to hit line drives to the middle of the field. Kelly also pitched and had a fastball up to 80 mph with more in the tank as he continues to grow. He also had a curveball that flashed with a spin rate up to 2100 rpm. 

‘29 OF Mason Kelly (@mason_kelly_25) #KnoxvilleRSID // @eXposureBB pic.twitter.com/WucxQ4iGjt

— Prep Baseball Tennessee (@PrepBaseballTN) March 30, 2025

Brody Threet C / RHP / Livingston Academy, TN / 2029

Threet impressed in every facet of the game on Sunday starting off at catcher with a pop time that clocked in between 1.95-2.05 and an impressive 74 mph from behind the plate. At the plate, Threet has a simple approach with big pull side pop with an exit velocity up to 88 mph. He also pitched with a fastball that sat between 79-81 mph and developing offspeed pitches. With a mature stocky build, Threet already has tremendous presence as a catcher and at the plate for a young player. 

‘29 C Brody Threet (@BrodyThreet10)#KnoxvilleRSID pic.twitter.com/K9jdYEvQhT

— Prep Baseball Tennessee (@PrepBaseballTN) March 31, 2025

Levi Schwinge UTILITY / Concord, TN / 2029

Schwinge comes in with a very physical presence with a strong build standing at 6’2 180 lbs. WIth this size, Schwinge moves extremely well that should pay big dividends as he continues to progress. At the plate, it is a very simple approach with a short stride and lift that resulted in an exit velocity up to 86 mph. On the mound, Schwinge showed a good fastball up to 80 mph. 

‘29 IF/RHP Levi Schwinge #KnoxvilleRSID pic.twitter.com/B5egptpgxV

— Prep Baseball Tennessee (@PrepBaseballTN) March 31, 2025

Beckett Kilday SS / C / Silverdale Baptist, TN / 2030

Beckett Kilday is a young player that really impressed. Kilday has an athletic build and showcased well as a middle infielder with good actions and a strong glove. The best part of his day was with his legs posting a 7.18 60 time. At the plate, Kilday showed tremendous barrel control hitting balls in the middle of the field keeping everything on a line with strong backside and balanced approach.