Prep Baseball Report

Tennessee Top Prospect Games: Infielder Reports


Prep Baseball Tennessee Staff

NASHVILLE & MURFREESBORO, TN — The Tennessee Top Propsect Games was held at Vanderbilt University & Riverdale High School on May 27th and 28th 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 infielders who attended the Tennessee Top Prospect Games.

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Banks Addison, EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSC
Body: 5-11, 158.3 pounds. Lean build with explosive tendencies presently, natural athleticism with more size and strength to come.
Hit: LHH. Smooth throughout his swing, wider base with his weight 6040 favoring his backside, hands just past his rear shoulder. Loads his backhip with a toe-tap into a small ground gain into launch. Mature in his actions at the plate, wants to do damage and already shows the ability to do so. 71.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance. Mature in his actions at the plate, wants to do damage and already shows the ability to do so.
Arm: RH. INF - 91.00 mph. Easy velo with a lower 34 release.
Defense: Very easy mover with quick first step and present + range, extremely comfortable with 1 hand.

KJ Anderson, COOKEVILLE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. High HP motor that continues to gradually add lean mass with each showing.
Hit: LHH. Exceptional feel for his using backleg throughout the swing. Shows a simple setup with a wider base, rocks to load his backside before launch. Pullside. Backspin. Uses his very quick hands very well as he looks to ambush the baseball. Has natural launch to his swing that will play extremely well as he moves forward. 72.5 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.8 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance. Pullside. Backspin. Uses his very quick hands very well as he looks to ambush the baseball. Has natural launch to his swing that will play extremely well as he moves forward.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. INF - 88.00 mph. Powerful arm action with a compact swing.
Defense: Gets out of his crouch very well from a 1kd setup. In the infield is compact with his actions with good range to either side.

Robert Armes, ARLINGTON (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-1, 202 pounds. The bigger frame which he is still developing into, signs point to a big increase in strength and speed as he continues to grow and develop.
Hit: RHH. Wide and slightly open stance. Very active with his hands but is controlled as he starts his swing. Loads using his whole body (hands stay put) prior to his launch. Wants to pull the ball in the air, can be under it at times. Shows the ability to create great space for himself on the inner half. Much more pop to come. 68.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance. Wants to pull the ball in the air, can be under it at times. Shows the ability to create great space for himself on the inner half. Much more pop to come.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Quick and jerky action with solid velo.
Defense: Moves well to either side w the signs of more athleticism, does a good job slowing his momentum to be on time through the ball.
Vizual Edge: 77.05 Edge Score.

Kyson Barney, NOLENSVILLE (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 6-4, 176 pounds. Proportionate limbs out of an XL frame, present strength in there that should continue to get better.
Hit: RHH. Imposing look in the box with a slightly open stance, bat resting on his back shoulder. Hands move into launch position during a leg lift which loads the backside into a forward move. Shows easy juice, with a tendency to get under the ball. A slightly upward bat path, can pull the ball with true spin when on time. 70.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (93.6 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance. Shows easy juice, with a tendency to get under the ball. A slightly upward bat path, can pull the ball with true spin when on time.
Arm: RH. INF - 88.00 mph. Has an ease to his motion that creates easy strength and true backspin.
Defense: Uses long strides to create easy above average range. Does a good job creating timing through the ball with his hips.

Jacob Bateman, SOUTH GIBSON (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B2B
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds. Wide, broad build with good control of the lower-half
Hit: RHH. Past shoulder width with his stance, a rigid look with his upper body. A small leg lift sees his eye level raise before dropping as he gets into his forward move. Is in a very good position at footplant as the swing goes. Has intent to work towards the middle of the field, is very shallow as the barrel turns around the body forcing inconsistent batpath at times. Hits the ball hard, should develop more barrel control as he develops further physically. 64.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance. Has intent to work towards the middle of the field, is very shallow as the barrel turns around the body forcing inconsistent batpath at times. Hits the ball hard, should develop more barrel control as he develops further physically.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Long with his action with an easy move into the throwing motion.
Defense: Moves well laterally with confident actions with his glove. Is still developing smoothness through the ball.
Vizual Edge
: 76.01 Edge Score.

Jack Beck, COLUMBIA CENTRAL (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS3B
Body: 6-2, 215 pounds. Exceptional, well-rounded build with the ability to maintain an impressive weight year-round.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with his knees bent slightly, his hands beginning in an active position above his back shoulder. Moves with intent with his leg lift as he is quick into the launch position. Shows easy pop to the pullside, not forcing himself to get under the ball. Consistently hitting the ball very hard, a lot more pop can come out of his frame. 71.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 402-foot max batted distance. Shows easy pop to the pullside, not forcing himself to get under the ball. Consistently hitting the ball very hard, a lot more pop can come out of his frame.
Arm: RH. INF - 90.00 mph. Easy juice in his arm with a smooth, low 34 release.
Defense: He has smooth range to either side, hands start and stay low through the fielding motion.

Gavin Bergeron, BEARDEN (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS3B
Body: 6-1, 176 pounds. Great athletic ability with the potential to gain weight and further develop in his athleticism
Hit: RHH. Tall in his stance with his back hip slightly preset, hands begin slightly extended in front of the body. A slight toe-tap as he gets into his forward move. Does a very good job working up the middlethe other way. Batpath can be varied at times but shows good feel for getting the bat to the ball. 65.4 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance. Does a very good job working up the middlethe other way. Batpath can be varied at times but shows good feel for getting the bat to the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph.
Defense:

Sean Birkofer, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OFRHP
Body: 6-0, 209 pounds. Impressive size with raw, natural power which can only improve.
Hit: RHH. Very simple in his setup, even with his stance with hands in a launch position from the get go. Is "lift and go" with his stride, his hands resist the forward move well, as he lets the barrel tilt towards the pitcher. Manhandles baseballs, primarily working with backspun line drives (with the look of a 1 iron stinger). The real show is when he gets it elevated, where he shows big time power potential. Batspeed for days and hits the ball as hard as the best of them. Much more to come. 75.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (91.4 avg.); 391-foot max batted distance. Manhandles baseballs, primarily working with backspun line drives (with the look of a 1 iron stinger). The real show is when he gets it elevated, where he shows big time power potential. Batspeed for days and hits the ball as hard as the best of them. Much more to come.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 91.00 mph. Short swing behind the body into a compact high 34 slot. Powerful through his throwing motion can add some fluidity.
Defense: Works direct too and through the ball with good momentum.

Mason Borders, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSOF
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Medium build with twitchy actions, has shown solid physical development that should continue.
Hit: LHH. He is slightly open with his stance with his hands in an active position behind the body. Lift and go with his stride. The smooth lefty does a very good job turning the barrel into the hitting zone. Worked gap to gap with intent to go through the centerfielder. 69.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance. The smooth lefty does a very good job turning the barrel into the hitting zone. Worked gap to gap with intent to go through the centerfielder.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Very short arm swing behind him with on target throws, lower 34 slot.
Defense: Shows smoothness in all directions, allowing the ball to get there, before coming through with solid momentum.

Reid Bostic, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Fast-aggressive movements with room to grow in an athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic and twitchy in his setup, feet are just past shoulder width in his stance with hands very active beginning above his rear shoulder. He drops his hands into a loaded position prior to a small footlift into his launch, Controlled chaos in his swing, still developing into his frame he moves very well. He wants to get the ball out front and drive it, showing great bat speed and solid EV at present. His movements should continue to polish out as he gains more strength and body control, a ton more to come. 71.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance. Controlled chaos in his swing, still developing into his frame he moves very well. He wants to get the ball out front and drive it, showing great bat speed and solid EV at present. His movements should continue to polish out as he gains more strength and body control, a ton more to come.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Long swing behind the body with a smooth spiral into the throwing motion.
Defense: Carries high intent through the fielding motion, with great feel for getting downhill towards first.

Will Brick, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Tall, skinny build with good mechanics and body control
Hit: RHH. Wide in his stance with his hands starting above his rear shoulder. He gathers into his back hip with a toe tap into a controlled forward move. Dominated the ball out in front of the plate, shows easy pop to the pullside and has the ability to use the whole field. Had 4 hits during the gameplay section including a no-doubt bomb to left center. 77.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 390-foot max batted distance. Dominated the ball out in front of the plate, shows easy pop to the pullside and has the ability to use the whole field. Had 4 hits during the gameplay section including a no-doubt bomb to left center.
Arm: RH. C - 83.00 mph. INF - 90.00 mph. Whippy action with a plus arm at present, shows the ability to work from multiple slots.
Defense: Showed the ability to work from multiple setups, from traditional, to 1kd. Gaining great ground and leveraging his legs. In the INF shows confidence and smoothness, early presentation with the glove.

Aiden Britton, SUMMIT (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-0, 171 pounds. Tall, slender build with positive athletic development at each showcase
Hit: RHH. Begins wide and athletic in his stance, his hands begin loose above and behind his rear shoulder. Gathers into his load with a toe tap prior to using his back leg well into his launch. Mainly worked in the pullside during the bp section, living on the barrel with hard contact. Solid batspeed with a feel for using the whole field. 64.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance. Mainly worked in the pullside during the bp section, living on the barrel with hard contact. Solid batspeed with a feel for using the whole field.
Arm: RH. INF - 88.00 mph. Long swing behind the body with easy velo. Lets it eat w on target throws.
Defense: Shows confidence with his glovework, with feel for using one hand. Has present range to either side, with smooth actions.

Barrett Brown, White House (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: CSS
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Lean-frame with an impressive weight gain over the past year. Longer limbs allow for relaxed movements.
Hit: SH. Simple in his setup pre pitch before working into a very big legkick into his forward move. Hands are in a good position as the swing launches through. Worked exclusively to the pullside, showing the ability to elevate well, but shows inconsistent timing at times. 66.4 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance. Worked exclusively to the pullside, showing the ability to elevate well, but shows inconsistent timing at times.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. INF - 89.00 mph. Quick and compact arm action with easy strength at present.
Defense: Present plus range to either side, shows very good footwork breakdown through the fielding motion. Behind the plate works out of a traditional stance with quickness out of the squat.

Luke Brown, FRED J PAGE (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 5-10, 193 pounds. Medium-build made to maintain muscle with intense athletic actions in all capacities
Hit: RHH. Begins with a narrow stance with his back hip preset, his front side is slightly open but loads into his backside further as his stride back to even. Launches forward at footplant getting off his backside well. Used the entire field with a preference to get the ball out front. Solid batspeed, can continue to develop strength. 68.5 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance. Used the entire field with a preference to get the ball out front. Solid batspeed, can continue to develop strength.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. INF - 90.00 mph. Easy velo with a short arm action, creating good extension.
Defense: Very quick out of both a traditional and 1kd setup, with great ground gain. In the field shows very good athleticism and confident glovework.

Noah Clark, Creekwood (TN), 2026 `
Positional Profile: 3B2B
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds. Smaller, compact frame with quick, athletic actions.
Hit: SH. Is athletic in his stance with his hands beginning lower at the back of his body. Has a leg lift that allows him to gather his weight onto the back leg as his hands get into a great launch position. Had a great round of BP showing the ability to drive the ball into the right center gap with authority. Very good feel for letting the ball travel and holding his direction. 68.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance. Had a great round of BP showing the ability to drive the ball into the right center gap with authority. Very good feel for letting the ball travel and holding his direction.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Has a quick 34 release with accurate throws.
Defense: Has a quick first step, staying in his legs very well through the fielding motion. With a tendency to stand all the way up with his posture to throw.

Landon Cooper, BRENTWOOD ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: CRHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Relaxed, but athletic movements from a lean build
Hit: RHH. Tall and slightly open with his stance, he begins with his back side loaded. Has a small forward move which launches the swing. Wants to get the ball in the air to the pullside, solid pop presently with great batspeed, pointing to more pop on the way. 71.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance. Wants to get the ball in the air to the pullside, solid pop presently with great batspeed, pointing to more pop on the way.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. catcher-ish arm action with a low 34 release, gets it out quick and is on target with his throws.
Defense: C: Primarily setup with 1kd to second with a good transition into the throwing motion. INF: Shows confidence with his glove with good movement to either side.

Zeke Cowell, ST. GEORGE'S (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS3B
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Athletic build with room to grow accompanied by great, powerful body control.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with his knees bent athletically, hands in a good position behind the body. Has a small load into his back hip before making a forward move with a small leg lift. Utilized the whole field very well, with his hardest hit balls coming right back up the middle. Room to add batspeed but still hits the ball hard. 64.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance. Utilized the whole field very well, with his hardest hit balls coming right back up the middle. Room to add batspeed but still hits the ball hard.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph.

Brady Crenshaw, Briarcrest Christian School (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP1B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Weight gain has helped to increase power on both sides of the ball
Hit: LHH. 62.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81.00 mph. Accurate throws from a lower 34 slot, with the ability to drop lower if needed.
Defense: Shows good action with his footwork, can carry more intent through the fielding motion.

Treyson Derry, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1BLHP
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds. Compact, strength-based frame, impressive athletic movements
Hit: LHH. Looks the part in the box with a wide and slightly open stance, with his hands in a position to do damage from the get-go. Swing starts with a load rearwards before a stride forward with small forward move. Explodes through the swing at footplant. Generates bigtime explosiveness out of a smaller frame. Worked the gaps consistently, occasionally jumping one deadpullside in the air. Much more pop to come as he gets stronger. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance. Generates bigtime explosiveness out of a smaller frame. Worked the gaps consistently, occasionally jumping one deadpullside in the air. Much more pop to come as he gets stronger.
Arm: LH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Long swing behind the body with a lower 34 release. Has across body look to it. More velo in there.
Defense: Moves well with present confidence in his glove in both the INF and OF.

Joshua Duggin, SIEGEL (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1BLHP
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds. Quick, aggressive movements from a medium build. Impressive control of the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Has a wide stance with his weight favoring his back leg 6040. His hands begin on his back ear at head level. Using a toe tap as a load mechanism he gathers his backside before gaining ground forward. Massive horsepower in the swing. Shows present feel for getting the barrel on plane with the ability to use the middle of the field, while also ambushing balls out front w natural lift. 85 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance. Massive horsepower in the swing. Shows present feel for getting the barrel on plane with the ability to use the middle of the field, while also ambushing balls out front w natural lift.
Arm: LH. INF - 80.00 mph. Short and quick arm action with much more to come. lower 34 slot, with the ability to drop down.
Defense: Shows good footwork breakdown through the ball, feel for getting downhill quickly.

Ryan Edwards, WEBB (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 5-11, 176 pounds. Athletic frame with progressing strength through continued weight gain
Hit: RHH. Simple setup with his stance with his weight favoring his backside slightly. Has a small rock rearwards before a small stride forward. Shows solid actions at the plate, but struggled to find timing. Great athlete who has shown the ability to hit in a game, just didn't have his best day. 68.8 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (74.1 avg.); 223-foot max batted distance. Shows solid actions at the plate, but struggled to find timing. A great athlete who has shown the ability to hit in a game, just didn't have his best day.
Arm: RH. INF - 93.00 mph. Tight spiral into his throwing motion with plus strength currently with potential for more. On target with his throws.
Defense: Present range to both sides, with a great feel for getting downhill through the ball. Has a tendency for a late glove flip down.

Harris Fisher, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1BC
Body: 6-2, 202 pounds. Large frame built to maintain muscle. Strong, aggressive movements in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width in his setup with his hands at shoulder height at the back of the body. Rocks back into his rear hip slightly before a big forward move. At footplant hands are at a lower launch position as the swing starts. Wanted to drive the ball up the middle with very well hit line drives, has present pop to the pullside when he catches it out front. Batspeed is there, expect a big time jump after an offseason of lifting and polishing his swing. 67.9 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance. Wanted to drive the ball up the middle with very well hit line drives, has present pop to the pullside when he catches it out front. Batspeed is there, expect a big time jump after an offseason of lifting and polishing his swing.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Smooth spiral into the throwing motion with a 34 release.
Defense: Moves well to both sides of the ball with confident foot and glovework . Can hold more posture when going side to side, loses some time leaning down from fully upright.

RJ Foster, ENSWORTH (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHPOF
Body: 6-6, 190 pounds. Muscular frame with long limbs that help him generate extra momentum in his upper half
Hit: RHH. Features a very simple setup, his hands active towards the rear of the body with no waisted movement. His swing begins with a load rearward into his back hip and a small stride forward. Features improved body control from previous showings, showed great feel for the barrel with a gap to gap approach. Should continue to see an uptick in strength and power. 68.8 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance. Features improved body control from previous showings, showed great feel for the barrel with a gap to gap approach. Should continue to see an uptick in strength and power.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 89.00 mph. Long levers produce a quick over the top release. Much M2C
Defense: Uses long strides to take a direct route to the ball, shows developing confidence through the fielding motion.

Gaven French, HERITAGE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-1, 172 pounds. Longer limbs on a big frame with improving arm strength
Hit: RHH. Narrow and tall in his setup with his hands at letters height pre pitch. He loads with a big leg kick as he works into a forward move that allows him to generate great separation and stretch into his swing, creating consistent hard hit barrels (94 avg, 99 max) out of a still lean frame. Mainly working up the middle and showed the ability to jump on the inside pitch. A ton more to come in all aspects. 67.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance. Creates consistent hard hit barrels (94 avg, 99 max) out of a still lean frame. Mainly working up the middle and showed the ability to jump on the inside pitch. A ton more to come in all aspects.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Shows easy arm strength across multiple arm slots.
Defense: Loose and easy movements with present range to both sides. Confident use of his glovework.

Carson Haney, LINCOLN COUNTY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 5-8, 162 pounds. Medium frame with solid actions that will get better as he gains feel for his body
Hit: RHH. Very simple setup, shoulder width stance with his hands in a good position at his rear shoulder. Loads into his backside with a controlled leg lift into a small forward move, which launches the swing at footplant. Produced hard barrels from gap to gap, with great feel for letting the ball travel deep into the zone. Swing is there, strength will come as he develops through his HS years. 68.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance. Produced hard barrels from gap to gap, with great feel for letting the ball travel deep into the zone. Swing is there, strength will come as he develops through his HS years.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Whippy out of the hand with a slingshotty 34 release.
Defense: Methodical and smooth with his movements, carrying great momentum through the fielding process.

Karson Hard, WILLIAM BLOUNT (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2BSS
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Smaller athletic frame that will progress with age
Hit: RHH. Starts towards the back of the box with a simple setup, feet even at shoulder width with his hands just above his rear shoulder. Creates stretch by resisting his forward move, generating solid separation. Showed solid contact to the pullside and up the middle, swing will play his biggest focus needs to be adding size and strength. 65.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance. Showed solid contact to the pullside and up the middle, swing will play his biggest focus needs to be adding size and strength.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Smooth arm action, very compact behind the body with an over the top slot.
Defense: He shows great range to either side, with very good ability to get downhill through the ball.

Beckett Haselhuhn, ROSSVIEW (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1BLHP
Body: 6-3, 230 pounds. Natural power from a tall,wide frame with proportionate limbs
Hit: LHH. Shows smooth actions through his swing with a simple setup. He begins slightly past shoulder width, he loads into his backside engaging his rear leg before a small forward move. Easy juice within the swing. Has great feel for his back leg which lets him use the entire ballpark. High ceiling as he continues to get stronger. 70.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 391-foot max batted distance. Easy juice within the swing. Has great feel for his back leg which lets him use the entire ballpark. High ceiling as he continues to get stronger.
Arm: LH. INF - 86.00 mph. OF - 92.00 mph. Smooth arm action from a high 34 slot, frame and current velo projects to much more.
Defense: Stays in his legs well as he works through the ball, with early glove presentation.

Griffin Hendrickson, Nolensville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3BC
Body: 6-1, 207 pounds. Big, powerful frame with surprising speed. Will further excel as body control develops
Hit: RHH. Starts with a strong base, feet just past shoulder width with flex in the knees. Loads with his hands before a forward stride giving him room to get his back knee underneath him as the swing launches. Does a great job rotating on his backside which allows him to stay in the zone forever. Easy pullside pop, but has the ability to work gap to gap. Lots to work with now with much more soon to come. 73.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (97.9 avg.); 389-foot max batted distance. Does a great job rotating on his backside which allows him to stay in the zone forever. Easy pullside pop, but has the ability to work gap to gap. Lots to work with now with much more soon to come.
Arm: RH. C - 83.00 mph. INF - 86.00 mph. High with his hands break into a short, high 34 release. Solid armspeed.
Defense: Shows the ability to use one knee down and traditional, both with great momentum gain towards second third. In the infield is confident with his actions, using his hips to create timing through the ball.

Gabe Hendriks, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Proportional, athletic build. Will develop more power as he gains more feel for his body.
Hit: RHH. Begins with a shoulder width stance with his hands beginning over his rear shoulder. Hovers with his front leg which gathers his backside as the hands move into a launch position. Solid separation out of a linear move. Stays through the zone well with quick hands, showed varied contact at times with his hardest hit balls coming when he stayed towards the middle of the field. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance. Stays through the zone well with quick hands, showed varied contact at times with his hardest hit balls coming when he stayed towards the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 88.00 mph. Long arm action presently with a 34 release, still early in physical development more to come.
Defense: Works off of a 1 knee down setup, with a shorter forward move that is very up and down. INF: Moves very well to both sides with confident use of his glove, loose hips allow him to let his arm work.

Rylan Jessee, BAYLOR (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF3B
Body: 5-11, 212 pounds. Medium, sizeable frame with impressive athleticism and aggressive body action
Hit: RHH. Strong base with his hands in a higher rest position. Gets into his backside with a small rearward move, as he gets into a small leg lift. He flicks the barrel as he gets it into a loaded launch position. Swings with the intent to get the barrel out as quickly as possible, which allows him to utilize his present pop to the pullside. Very quick hands will allow him to get to anything. He will continue to trend upwards in terms of power as he gets stronger. 72.1 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance. Swings with the intent to get the barrel out as quickly as possible, which allows him to utilize his present pop to the pullside. Very quick hands will allow him to get to anything. He will continue to trend upwards in terms of power as he gets stronger.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Smooth action with a short arm swing and 34 release.
Defense: Moves with confidence with good range to both sides, generates good momentum through the ball.

Jack Lauer, RAVENWOOD (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1BRHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Tall frame with proportional limbs; clean, relaxed actions
Hit: RHH. Feet begin slightly open and shoulder width apart, his hands tight to the body at the letters. He makes a very linear move, letting his body walk away from his hands to create separation. Does a good job working up the middle, with intent to go right back at the pitcher. Holds direction well with a good bat path. 62 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance. Does a good job working up the middle, with intent to go right back at the pitcher. Holds direction well with a good bat path.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Easy arm action with smooth mechanics. Much more velocity to come, expect a jump soon.
Defense: Works well off the bag, with good footwork breakdown to the ball. Shows confidence going both ways to second for 2.

Luke Lawson, Mcminn County (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Tall, compact frame with good control of the bottom half; good focus on repeatable mechanics
Hit: RHH. Has a narrow and relaxed stance, with his hands starting just above his rear shoulder. He has a slight load rearward with his body as his hands move into a loaded position, a small forward stride walks away from his hands with solid separation. Took a very mature round of BP, working back at the L screen with smooth and easy swings. Much more in terms of measurables coming in the near future. 57.2 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance. Took a very mature round of BP, working back at the L screen with smooth and easy swings. Much more in terms of measurables coming in the near future.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Is smooth with his arm action with a low 34 release, more velo in there at present.
Defense: Shows good range to both sides, works with soft hands that stay low through the ball.

Blake Lundy, BAYLOR (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-3, 225 pounds. Impressive physicality and muscle retention for his age. Thicker, lower half that generates his impressive power.
Hit: RHH. Wide and powerful look in his stance with his hands preloaded behind his body, with a slight bat wag. Loads reward into his back hip with his torso before making an aggressive forward move. Showcases elite bat speed and pop, especially to the pullside. With the ability to work from pole to pole. 76.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 397-foot max batted distance. Showcases elite batspeed and pop, especially to the pullside. With the ability to work from pole to pole.
Arm: RH. C - 84.00 mph. INF - 91.00 mph. Plus arm for his position, more as he develops. Easy armspeed with a 34 release.
Defense: Looks comfortable going to either side with smooth footwork in the infield. Behind the plate is 1KD with a smooth, powerful transition into the throw.

Zach Madar, Davidson Academy (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 6-1, 167 pounds. Tall compact frame with increasing strength through increase in size
Hit: RHH. Begins with an athletic looking stance with his knees bent slightly, his hands loose towards the back of his body. Uses a leg kick to stack his backside before making a big move forward to launch the swing. Quick and twitchy in his movements, with present bat to ball skills. Works to the middle of the field with a flatter bat path. 64.5 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance. Quick and twitchy in his movements, with present bat to ball skills. Works to the middle of the field with a flatter bat path.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Deep swing behind him with a 34 release. Easy armspeed, w more to come.
Defense: Moves very well to either side with graceful, long strides. Present confidence with his glove.

Nash Martinez, PROVIDENCE ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-0, 168 pounds. Tall, wide frame with room to grow
Hit: SH. Tall and slightly open in his setup with his hands loose above his shoulder, this bat aimed down at the ground. Uses a hover to load into his backside with his lower and upper body before making a bigger stride forward, maintaining control of the move the whole way. Showed hard contact to all fields, with a feel for letting the ball get deep and driving it the other way. Still has a ton of room to grow physically. 63.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance. Showed hard contact to all fields, with a feel for letting the ball get deep and driving it the other way. Still has a ton of room to grow physically.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. High and tight spiral into his throwing motion with a loose 34 slot. Much more velo in the frame.
Defense: Is loose with his actions, showing off easy range to both sides.

Joshua Mitchell, Bartlett High School (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP1B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Wiry frame. Body movements create natural forward momentum which helps to add power on both sides of the ball.
Hit: LHH. 72.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79.00 mph. Still developing arm with a 34 release. More to come soon in terms of velo.
Defense: Gets off of the bag well at first, has a big sway with the glove as a timing mechanism, that can put him in weird positions.

Vizual Edge
: 62.69 Edge Score.

Ryan Ogburn, Houston High School (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3BRHP
Body: 6-5, 206 pounds. Tall, athletic frame with athletic movements that result in explosive body action
Hit: RHH. Big in his setup, with his chest tall and feet shoulder width apart, his hands are tight to his head above the rear shoulder. He loads with a medium leg kick, with his weight shifting onto the back leg and hands dropping into a loaded position. Gets into the proper launch position at footplant before making a tight turn into the swing. Hits the ball consistently very hard, as he works up the middle and the other way during BP. There is easy pop in there that he has shown to be able to access in game. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance. Hits the ball consistently very hard, as he works up the middle and the other way during BP. There is easy pop in there that he has shown to be able to access in game.
Arm: RH. INF - 88.00 mph. Whip to it with a low 34 slot. Big projection in his arm.
Defense: Has a bigger hop prepstep that puts him in a great position to field the ball. Is confident with his glove and movements.

Jackson Ormonde, JEFFERSON COUNTY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP3B
Body: 6-2, 173 pounds. Slender frame that should retain muscle well as he grows into his body.
Hit: RHH. He starts with a simple and controlled setup, feet just past shoulder width and hands in a great position towards the back of the body. Shifts his weight rearward, pushing his hands back into launch position, before using a small toe tap into a small forward move. Shows great feel for working off of his back leg, allowing him to let the ball travel well. Present feel for letting the ball get deep and letting it travel, living up the middle and the other way with low line drives. There is lots in front of him in terms of strength development that will help the swing continue to play. 64 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance. Present feel for letting the ball get deep and letting it travel, living up the middle and the other way with low line drives. There is lots in front of him in terms of strength development that will help the swing continue to play.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Easy armspeed with a low 34 release.
Defense: Takes long strides with great footwork through the ball. Gets downhill well after fielding.

Rhett Persell, LINCOLN COUNTY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Big frame that speaks strength and athleticism. High physical ceiling in terms of power and speed.
Hit: RHH. Is open at 30 degrees with his stance with his shoulders closed to the pitcher, hands begin in a launch position just off of his rear shoulder. A big leg kick allows him to gather on his rear leg before a controlled yet aggressive move forward, hands pushing rearward until launch. Punishes baseballs with low line drives from gap to gap, showed a flatter bat path against the machine in BP, not forcing the ball out of the ballpark. Premier bat speed and pop within the bat that is just starting to scratch its full potential. 75.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (93.5 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance. Punishes baseballs with low line drives from gap to gap, showed a flatter bat path against the machine in BP, not forcing the ball out of the ballpark. Premier bat speed and pop within the bat that is just starting to scratch its full potential.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Easy look to his throwing motion with a smooth release.
Defense: Shows very good footwork and range to either side, with feel for coming through the ball on time.

Cole Photopulos, Briarcrest Christian School (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-2, 177 pounds. Long, wiry frame with relaxed movements. Room to grow and add more power
Hit: SH. Switch hitter who only swung from the right side, tall in his posture with a solid base with his feet just past shoulder width apart. His hands at his rear shoulder in a great spot for launch. He loads using a body load until he is stacked on his back leg, where he uses a small leg kick and ground gain. His hands push rearwards until launch, creating good separation. Worked primarily to the pull-side with well hit line drives, present bat speed and feel for the barrel. Should continue to hit the ball harder and harder as he gets stronger. 73.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.4 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance. Worked primarily to the pull-side with well hit line drives, present bat speed and feel for the barrel. Should continue to hit the ball harder and harder as he gets stronger.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Compact arm action out of an over the top slot, quick release has more in there.
Defense: Easy range to either side with very good glove work. Shows the ability to use 1 and 2 hands equally as well.

CJ Potter, WATERTOWN (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-0, 219 pounds. Strong frame with focus on power from the legs and shoulders. Powerful actions.
Hit: RHH. Strong base, with his feet past shoulder width and knees bent and his hands ready to go at his rear shoulder. A slight shift rearward in his weight starts a toe tap as a gather prior into a small forward move. Shows great feel for his back leg throughout the swing. Present feel for getting the ball elevated without selling out for it, showed the ability to use the whole field both in BP and in gameplay. Shows better physicality with each showing still has the best on the near horizon. 72.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance. Present feel for getting the ball elevated without selling out for it, showed the ability to use the whole field both in BP and in gameplay. Shows better physicality with each showing still has the best on the near horizon.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 86.00 mph. Short and compact with his arm action with an over the top release.
Defense: Uses a traditional setup, with a smooth transfer into the throwing hand. Will get out of his crouch smoother as he develops further. INF: Moves with confidence, with high intent through the ball.

Alex Potter, Dickson County High School (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP3B
Body: 6-2, 170 pounds. Tall frame with room to grow. Good limb control that develops added power. Potential for elite velocity with weight gain.
Hit: RHH. Starts with an open stance with his weight heavily favoring his backside, his hands loose above his rear shoulder. Loads using a combo of straight leg kick and toe taphook, with his hands moving down into a better launch position. Still developing body control, had his hardest hit balls when using a toe-tap to gather his body before launching. Generated hard hit line drives to the poolside, with much more on the near horizon. 64.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance. Still developing body control, had his hardest hit balls when using a toe-tap to gather his body before launching. Generated hard hit line drives to the poolside, with much more on the near horizon.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Very quick arm with a 34 release, much much more velo and arm speed to come.
Defense: Has an athletic look to him with confident movement to both sides.

Hayden Redd, ST. GEORGE'S (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C2B
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Lean, compact frame with smooth body action.
Hit: RHH. Active in the box with loosetwitchy action. His stance even in weight distribution with hands in a great position towards the back of the body. Slight rock rearward as he gets into a larger leg kick, with some forward ground gain. Is in a great launch position with good separation as the swing goes. Works through the middle of the field with good intent, producing mainly line drives. Rotates well with a lot of physical growth still to come. 62.8 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance. Works through the middle of the field with good intent, producing mainly line drives. Rotates well with a lot of physical growth still to come.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Short action behind the body with a 34 release.
Defense: Works off of a one knee down stance with great momentum into the throwing motion.

John Roth, CENTRAL MAGNET (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SSOF
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Wiry frame that generates extra power from hip rotation on offense and defense.
Hit: RHH. 63.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Has a compact move behind the body into a short 34 release.
Defense: Shows athletic movement to both sides with very good actions in his glove and footwork.

Jonah Saken, RAVENWOOD (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 2BSS
Body: 5-9, 157 pounds. Smaller, compact frame with good reaction time accompanied by clean movement
Hit: RHH. Rigid but smooth in his setup with the stance shoulder width apart and hands at letter height at his rear shoulder. Generates great stretch with a big forward move which is controlled. A gamer in every sense of the word, has the ability to drive the ball all over the ballpark with great contact. Still leaner in his frame but has a ton of physical development in front of him. 67.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance. A gamer in every sense of the word, has the ability to drive the ball all over the ballpark with great contact. Still leaner in his frame but has a ton of physical development in front of him.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Easy armspeed into a 34 arm slot, more velo in the future.
Defense: Has little wasted movement in his footwork, with accurate, smooth actions.

Kale Sanders, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B3B
Body: 6-2, 201 pounds. Wide frame with good control of the upper half. Good power potential with the development of control in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Shows a strong base with his stance slightly open, his hands above his rear shoulder with the barrel flat. Uses a toe tap as his load before a small forward move, where he tends to lose his back hip. Has a later entrance into the hitting zone with a downward bat path, shows flashes of very good pop with present bat speed. Needs to turn the barrel deeper and work around his back leg in order to naturally gain lift. 67.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance. Has a later entrance into the hitting zone with a downward bat path, shows flashes of very good pop with present bat speed. Needs to turn the barrel deeper and work around his back leg in order to naturally gain lift.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Very short arm action with a 34 release.
Defense: Is confident with his glovework with developing confidence side to side.

Nate Simmons, WEBB (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1BRHP
Body: 6-1, 210 pounds. Large frame with powerful legs serving as a base for quick, aggressive action
Hit: RHH. Stands with his feet just past shoulder width, with his hands towards the middle of his torso at the back of his body. Sinks into his back leg slightly as he gets into a small leg lift, his hands pushing up above his shoulder at footplant. Shows a steeper path into the hitting zone that can be quick through it. Does a good job holding direction towards the middle of the field with hard hit line drives. Gets his money's worth on each swing, hitting the ball consistently hard. Swing and bat path should smoothen out as he develops into his frame and more body control. 67.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance. Shows a steeper path into the hitting zone that can be quick through it. Does a good job holding direction towards the middle of the field with hard hit line drives. Gets his money's worth on each swing, hitting the ball consistently hard. Swing and bat path should smoothen out as he develops into his frame and more body control.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Has a very quick arm with a compact 34 release, loads more velo to come.
Defense: Has smaller, controlled movements to the ball, with quick actions through it. Will smoothen out as he develops more into his frame.

Clayton Speck, BRIARCREST CHRISTIAN (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS3B
Body: 6-0, 191 pounds. Solid, well-developed frame with a high physical ceiling. Impressive strength and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Loose and methodical in his swing with a shoulder width stance with some flex in the knees. Has a gather and go leg kick with great balance, with his hands and upper body resisting the forward move well. Generates solid separation with great recoil after the swing, Showed great feel for letting the ball get deep and driving it the other way, while also showing the ability to turn on the ball to the pull side. Hits the ball very hard on average with several 100+ EV’s. 68.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance. Showed great feel for letting the ball get deep and driving it the other way, while also showing the ability to turn on the ball to the pull side. Hits the ball very hard on average with several 100+ EV’s.
Arm: RH. INF - 89.00 mph. Generates easy arm speed through a lower 34 release.
Defense: Moves extremely well to either side, getting downhill well. Oozes confidence in the field.

Nash Stark, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 1BOF
Body: 6-7, 220 pounds. Tall, wide frame. Each body movement complements the other which results in impressive power
Hit: LHH. Simple in his setup, with a shoulder width stance, and hands loose above his rear shoulder. He has a small forward stride that allows him to sink into his back leg and drop his hands into a great loaded position. He makes great use of his long levers, gaining great extension as he swings off of his back leg. Present plus hit tool and power, one can only dream about what both can turn into. Has little variation in his bat speed numbers, he is consistently very quick. Easy pull side juice, but also has the ability to use the whole field. The lefty is just scratching the surface of his potential at the dish. 76.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.6 avg.); 384-foot max batted distance. Present plus hit tool and power, one can only dream about what both can turn into. Has little variation in his bat speed numbers, he is consistently very quick. Easy pull side juice, but also has the ability to use the whole field. The lefty is just scratching the surface of his potential at the dish.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Has a tighter spiral behind the body, with great extension out front.
Defense: Uses his long strides well, with great footwork through the ball.

Graham Stockton, LIBERTY CREEK (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Long frame and limbs. Room for added strength to aid quick, smooth body actions.
Hit: RHH. Is tall in his posture and stance, which is slightly open at shoulder width. His hands begin up above his head with the barrel pointed down. Has a slight gather at even stance before making a linear forward move with his hands dropping down into a loaded position. He generates good stretch at footplant, where the swing launches and he turns the barrel behind him well. Showed flashes of great bat speed and hit the ball consistently hard. With the approach to drive the ball right back up the middle. 59.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 156-foot max batted distance. He generates good stretch at footplant, where the swing launches and he turns the barrel behind him well. Showed flashes of great bat speed and hit the ball consistently hard. With the approach to drive the ball right back up the middle.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Tight with his arm action with a 34 release, more to come as he develops.
Defense: Moves very well to both sides, with confident actions of his glove and footwork.

Preston Sumner, COLLIERVILLE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSRHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Early signs of natural power from a long, slim frame. Good body movements with impressive power potential with growth.
Hit: LHH. Starts with his hands in a loaded position behind the body, his stance is slightly open at shoulder width apart. His weight favored the back leg. He shifts his weight onto the back leg to allow the front leg to stride forward, occasionally using a toe tap to help him find timing. Showed the present ability to pull the ball with backspin, with quick hands and bat speed allowing him to get to the inside pitch well. Hits the ball consistently hard with a lot more in the tank as he grows. 70.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance. Showed the present ability to pull the ball with backspin, with quick hands and bat speed allowing him to get to the inside pitch well. Hits the ball consistently hard with a lot more in the tank as he grows.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. His arm showed good life out of a lower 34 slot.
Defense: Has quick feet for timing as he comes through the ball with high intent. With a quick release on the throw.
Vizual Edge
: 77.25 Edge Score.

Caleb Van Lant, HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SSOF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Great athleticism from a solid build. Good strength in the lower half that will be more pronounced as his control develops.
Hit: RHH. Wide in his stance and utilises a no-stride load. He begins with an athletic stance with knees bent and weight slightly favoring his backside. His hands begin extended at the back of his body, where he uses a single wag to get it into a loaded position. Using a rock to shift his weight onto the back leg, his front foot lifts slightly to engage the swing. Has a tendency to be steep through the hitting zone at times, but not enough to be alarming. He produces consistent hard contact during both bp and gameplay, with the ability to drive the ball in the air. Lots to like about the swing as he continues to grow. 70.2 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 382-foot max batted distance. Has a tendency to be steep through the hitting zone at times, but not enough to be alarming. He produces consistent hard contact during both bp and gameplay, with the ability to drive the ball in the air. Lots to like about the swing as he continues to grow.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. OF - 88.00 mph. Arm drops down out of the glove, spirals very well into the throwing motion.
Defense: Lets his athleticism show off, with very aggressive moves to throw the ball. Shows a high confidence level with the glove.

Jack VanOrman, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B3B
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds. Tall frame with proportional limbs. Long strides and movements.
Hit: RHH. Posture is tall and his stance at shoulder width apart, his hands begin at his rear should close to launch position. He loads his upper body close as he pushes his hands into a fully loaded position, has a small forward stride into a great position at footplant. Shows very quick hands, and will occasionally really get into a ball proving there is pop in there. Path through the zone and direction can be off at times, but there is real zip in the bat when he's all going in the same direction. 69.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 216-foot max batted distance. Shows very quick hands, and will occasionally really get into a ball proving there is pop in there. Path through the zone and direction can be off at times, but there is real zip in the bat when he's all going in the same direction.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Creates easy arm speed/strength with a 34 release.
Defense: Arrives on time through the ball with smooth movements. Confident in his range.

Parker Vandercook, NOLENSVILLE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 3BRHP
Body: 6-3, 180 pounds. Tall, wiry frame with room to grow and develop.
Hit: RHH. Has even weight distribution through his stance, with his feet just past shoulder width apart. He begins with his hands above his shoulder with the barrel pointed towards the pitcher. His hands start the load as they move rearward, bringing the body with it as he loads down into his back leg. A small leg kick brings him forward into footplant and launch. He shows a downward path through the zone, being quick through the zone at times. Primarily lived to the pull side with low launching line drives. 64 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (75.3 avg.); 206-foot max batted distance. He shows a downward path through the zone, being quick through the zone at times. Primarily lived to the pull side with low launching line drives.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Smooth velo with a short swing and low 34 release.
Defense: Gets downhill through the ball well to the glove side with a preference to using one hand. Moves through it well, not losing anytime on the transfer.

Drew Wagner, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B2B
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Strong foundation all around. Should add and retain muscle well with age.
Hit: RHH. Pre-pitch he uses a wider base that allows him to keep his balance even throughout the swing. His hands are active behind the body as a timing mechanism, coming set in a load position at footplant as the swing launches. Driving his back knee down into the ground. Does not get cheated, getting his swing off every time. Plus bat speed for his grade with the present ability to drive the ball into the gaps. He matches the plane of the ball well, able to get to both low and high pitches. It will be fun to watch him develop as he gets further into high school. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (71.8 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance. Does not get cheated, getting his swing off every time. Plus bat speed for his grade with the present ability to drive the ball into the gaps. He matches the plane of the ball well, able to get to both low and high pitches. It will be fun to watch him develop as he gets further into high school.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. 34 arm slot with developing arm speed, just scratching the surface.
Defense: Confident in his actions, arrives on time with good speed through the ball.

Brody Waller, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 1BLHP
Body: 6-2, 209 pounds. Wide frame with natural strength and athletic actions.
Hit: SH. Features a strong, wide base with his legs that are slightly open. His hands start in an active position above his rear shoulder. The swing begins with a slight weight shift rearward into a controlled stride, creating very good separation in the process. Has the present ability to drive the ball to all fields with authority (had a backside standup double in gameplay) with solid pop throughout. Average exit velo was 91 mph and nearly cracked triple digits, he has shown steady improvement in his last several showings with no sign of slowing. 68.4 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance. Has the present ability to drive the ball to all fields with authority (had a backside standup double in gameplay) with solid pop throughout. Average exit velo was 91 mph and nearly cracked triple digits, he has shown steady improvement in his last several showings with no sign of slowing.
Arm: LH. INF - 87.00 mph. Short arm action into the throwing motion with very good velo.
Defense: Moves very well with good tempo through the ball.

Gunner Warren, EAST ROBERTSON (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Smaller build with impressive speed and athleticism. Looking forward to his physical progression.
Hit: LHH. In his stance he is slightly past shoulder width apart with his feet even, knees bent slightly with a tall posture in his upper body. His barrel is tipped slightly towards the pitcher with his hands at the rear shoulder. He sinks into his back leg slightly as his hands load rearwards, before a small stride forward to launch. He shows good bat speed with the ability to hit the ball hard, but has a tendency to lose the barrel under the ball. Very raw in his actions should have a lot more juice in the coming years. 67.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance. He shows good bat speed with the ability to hit the ball hard, but has a tendency to lose the barrel under the ball. Very raw in his actions should have a lot more juice in the coming years.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. lower 34 release with smooth actions. More arm strength in the near future.
Defense: Moves with good confidence, clearing his hips to create timing through the ball. Present above average range.

Jake West, BRENTWOOD (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1BLHP
Body: 6-5, 215 pounds. Tall frame with composed movements that generate sneaky power.
Hit: LHH. Simple and repeatable in his setup with his stance just wider than shoulder width with his weight 6040 in favor of his back leg. His hands are loose just above his rear shoulder. He loads his upper half slightly towards the catcher before a low stride and forward move, during which he compresses down into his back leg and drives forward. He looks to catch the ball out front and do damage, with present pop to the pullside. He produces quick hands and good rotational numbers, while already posting high EVs. The tools he already shows at the plate, combined with his frame that already has solid size to it, points towards exciting things to come for the young lefty. 63.9 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance. He looks to catch the ball out front and do damage, with present pop to the pullside. He produces quick hands and good rotational numbers, while already posting high EVs. The tools he already shows at the plate, combined with his frame that already has solid size to it, points towards exciting things to come for the young lefty.
Arm: LH. INF - 79.00 mph. Compact action with a 34 release, easy armspeed with much more velo in the tank.
Defense: Shows feel for coming through the ball on time with still developing body control.

Sam Wilkinson, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP1B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Medium build with methodical body action
Hit: LHH. Wide and balanced stance with his weight slightly favoring his back leg, his hands active just above his rear shoulder. Shifts his weight to stack his back leg before a small stride forward, letting his hands resist the forward move to load them. At launch he is in a very good position before the backside fires through. Produces consistent hard contact through a bat path that stays through the zone for a long time. He takes easy and controlled swings, not taking monster hacks for better numbers. Has very good pop within his bat already with a lot of growing left to do. 68.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance. Produces consistent hard contact through a bat path that stays through the zone for a long time. He takes easy and controlled swings, not taking monster hacks for better numbers. Has very good pop within his bat already with a lot of growing left to do.
Arm: LH. INF - 82.00 mph. Hands break at shoulder height and stay there as he spirals into a low 34 slot.
Defense: Shows intent to get through the ball with good, early glove presentation.

Jackson Wilson, FATHER RYAN (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 5-11, 151 pounds. Medium frame with room to grow. Composed movements with intention.
Hit: RHH. Is even and balanced in his setup with a wider base and weight 6040, he begins with his hands extended past the body in a launch position. He loads his body rearward slightly before a small forward stride into launch. Does a great job working the gaps and the middle of the field with hard contact. Shows quick hands and the potential for above average bat speed, which will come with physical growth. 67.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance. Does a great job working the gaps and the middle of the field with hard contact. Shows quick hands and the potential for above average bat speed, which will come with physical growth.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Sidearm release with very solid armspeed from the slot. On-target throws.
Defense: Easy range to both sides, very confident in his feetglove.

Kyler Worsham, LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 2BRHP
Body: 6-0, 183 pounds. Tall frame with natural, raw power.
Hit: RHH. Is just past shoulder width apart with his stance with a slight flex in the knees, hands loose at the back of his body. Shifts his weight rearward and pushes his hands back into a loaded position as he gets into a small stride forward. This allows him to create great separation and launch his backside through the ball. He can be steep through the zone at times, and had a hard time finding timing during the showcase. Showed a great feel for getting the bat on the ball during gameplay with multiple hits and a bomb. Gamer in the box with present pop that will just get better. 63.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 193-foot max batted distance. He can be steep through the zone at times, and had a hard time finding timing during the showcase. Showed a great feel for getting the bat on the ball during gameplay with multiple hits and a bomb. Gamer in the box with present pop that will just get better.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Smooth with his actions with a high arm pivot and low 34 to sidearm slot.
Defense: Arrives on time to the ball, carrying good momentum through the fielding motion. Present confidence with his glove.

Landon Warren, WEBB (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: CRHP
Body: 5-9, 156 pounds. Proportional frame. Good mechanics with room for added strength
Hit: LHH. A very wide base that allows him to effectively use a no-stride load, has his knees bent with even weight distribution. His hands start slightly in front of his body above his rear shoulder. A shift in his weight rearward loads his hands and back leg, before shifting forward and driving the back leg. He does a very good job staying through the zone, and holding his direction. Has a good split of good line drives. His swing will play as he continues to grow and develop physically. Might could use a lighter swinging bat as he's getting stronger, appearing to swing him at times. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73.1 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance. He does a very good job staying through the zone, and holding his direction. Has a good split of drives. His swing will play as he continues to grow and develop physically. Might could use a lighter swinging bat as he's getting stronger, appearing to swing him at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Shows a smooth arm action with a 34 release, more to come as he gets stronger.
Defense: Shows good feel for going to either side, creating good timing through the ball.
 

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