GALLATIN, TN — The Tennessee Preseason All-State: Upperclass was held at the Liberty Creek HS Indoor Facility on Saturday, February 8th that featured some of the top talent in the 2027-2028 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 the scouting reports on all catchers who attended the event.

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CATCHER REPORTS

Max Long, Smith County (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192 pounds. Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture Firm contact with several liners 71.1 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm
Defense: Early glove presentation
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.65 Edge Score.

Lucas Penland, Independence (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 177 pounds. Lean, athletic frame that will continue to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance Longer stride 67.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. OF - 89.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.53 Edge Score.

Brendan Kutz, Farragut (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 189 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, low handset Showed the ability to work to all fields 65.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.62 Edge Score.

Brooks Durham, Lawrence Co High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 204 pounds. Mature frame, present strength in the body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture Minimal stride 73.5 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. INF - 78.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Early glove presentation
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.07 Edge Score.

Alex Page II, Dyersburg (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 215 pounds. Compact, stockier build
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower. Present strength at the plate 71.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.41 Edge Score.

Jace Jones, Goodpasture Christian School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Proportional build, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture Controlled load 71.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Quicker, loose and longer arm
Defense: Early glove presentation
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.38 Edge Score.

Nolan Benson, Anderson County (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 182 pounds. Compact, stockier build
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller set up in the stance. Sound in swing mechanics 66.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Early glove presentation
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.5 Edge Score.

Jaxon Pulliam, Friendship Christian (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 191 pounds. Athletic, lean frame
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider base, normal handset Toe tap trigger 61 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.24 Edge Score.

Jay Insani, Riverdale (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 202 pounds. Projectable frame with room to continue adding strength
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower. Middle of the field with present strength 70.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (97.7 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Present strength
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.06 Edge Score.

Campbell Carpenter, Independence (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 215 pounds. XL build, proportional strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower. Mostly pull side during bp 69.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.26 Edge Score.

Morgan Ferrell, West (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 230 pounds. Larger frame, present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced pre-pitch posture Middle and opposite field round of bp 71.7 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Loose, quicker arm
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70 Edge Score.

Ethan Scheel, Brentwood (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 213 pounds. Larger frame, present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup Middle and opposite field round of bp 65 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Clean exchange
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.31 Edge Score.

Elijah Crenshaw, Franklin (TN), 2026 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-4, 220 pounds. XL build, proportional strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller set up in the stance. Present strength at the plate 69.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (95.6 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Higher slot
Defense: Early glove presentation
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.45 Edge Score.

Tristen Keesee, Centennial high school (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.

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UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Top Prospect Games	05/26	Vanderbilt University
Nashville Summer ID	06/09	Lipscomb Academy
Memphis Summer ID	06/16	USA Stadium
Clarksville Summer ID	06/30	Austin Peay State University
Murfreesboro Summer ID	07/01	Riverdale High School
Knoxville Summer ID	07/07	Grace Christian Academy (Knoxville)
Chattanooga Summer ID	07/14	Chattanooga State CC
Nashville Summer ID - Session II	07/28	Lipscomb Academy

 

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