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 outfielders who attended the Tennessee Top Prospect Games.

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Roman Abbagnaro, CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFLHP
Body: 5-10, 178 pounds. Shows an increase in physicality with proportional limbs, just starting to scratch the surface of his frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic look in his stance, shoulder width with knees bent. His hands rest at his rear shoulder, swing starts with a slight rock into his back hip. Small forward move into the swing launch. Looked to ambush the ball out front in BP, showing the ability to pull the ball with backspin. Present plus batspeed, just beginning to access his full strength at the plate. 77.7 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance. Looked to ambush the ball out front in BP, showing the ability to pull the ball with backspin. Present plus batspeed, just beginning to access his full strength at the plate.
Arm: LH. OF - 87.00 mph. Whip to his arm with an over the top angle, projects to much more velo.
Defense: Shows great range to either side with momentum through the ball, footwork shows improvement.

Houston Allen, MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHPOF
Body: 6-2, 181 pounds. Present strength in his lower half with proportionate limbs, broad shoulders lots of room to add good weight.
Hit: RHH. Simple swing with limited extra movement that can appear rigid at times. Hands are extended behind the body at the letters. Uses a modified toe-taphover to get himself into position as the swing goes. Works the middle of the field well, showed the ability to elevate it to the pullside. Much more in terms of power in the future. 70 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (70.4 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance. Works the middle of the field well, showed the ability to elevate it to the pullside. Much more in terms of power in the future.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Long swing behind the body into a 34 release. Projects to more velo.
Defense: Takes longer, controlled steps to the ball before a big drive towards the target. Shows confidence with the glove.

Wyatt Ayers, COLUMBIA ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFSS
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Compact build with twitchy actions, very good base of strength that should continue to get better,
Hit: RHH. Is upright with his upper body with an athletic look to his stance. A small leg lift gives him space to get his back hip loaded, as he gets into a forward move. Great separation generating lots of stretch before his upper half goes. Attacked gap to gap showing the ability to both let the ball get deep and go get it out front. Flatter bat path at present with lower launch numbers. 70 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (70.8 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance. Attacked gap to gap showing the ability to both let the ball get deep and go get it out front. Flatter bat path at present with lower launch numbers.
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph. Simple with his throwing motion with an easy velo, will hold more velo down the line. 
Defense: He shows plus range to either side, with great confidence to and through the ball.

Drew Baker, WEBB (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF2B
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds. Medium frame with outstanding athleticism. Still very lean, look for a big jump in the near future in size strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with his backup preset, uses a toe tap as he gets back to even with his stride. Shows very good use of his back leg. Present ability to get on plane well with the ball, had some trouble finding timing off the machine during BP but was able to get on time with multiple barrels in game. Lots of strength and EV to come. 71.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance. Present ability to get on plane well with the ball, had some trouble finding timing off the machine during BP but was able to get on time with multiple barrels in game. Lots of strength and EV to come.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Short compact with his arm action, with early signs of more velo.
Defense: Moves well to either side, with developing smoothness through the ball.

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. C - mph. 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.

Stephen Bobo, SHELBYVILLE CENTRAL (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFLHP
Body: 5-11, 172 pounds. Body reaction is outstanding with a good balance of strength and speed.
Hit: LHH. Open with his stance with his weight mostly on his backside. He begins with his rear hip preset loading it even more with a toe tap before a forward move that sees his backside resist the forward move extremely well creating great separation. Has a very mature look to his BP, is smooth and meticulous while still hitting the ball consistently hard (90 avg. 97.6 max) Natural LA in his swing, while owning the right center gap. Tons to like in the swing and process. 64.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance. Has a very mature look to his BP, is smooth and meticulous while still hitting the ball consistently hard (90 avg. 97.6 max) Natural LA in his swing, while owning the right center gap. Tons to like in the swing and process.
Arm: LH. OF - 96.00 mph. Easy whip through his throwing motion with what is presently a plus plus arm.
Defense: Carries very good momentum with obvious range. Confident with his glovework.

Rhodes Burger, goodpasture christian school (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF3B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Tall, relaxed actions with potential to grow
Hit: RHH. Tall in his stance with his feet slightly past shoulder width. His hands began to relax on his back shoulder before loading into a launch position with a slight leg lift. Showed solid launch angle with intent to go to the pullside. Still developing body control he should have a big jump in the near future, 67.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance. Showed solid launch angle with intent to go to the pullside. Still developing body control he should have a big jump in the near future,
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Long swing behind the body into a compact 34 release, more velo in the frame.
Defense: Gains solid ground towards home, can come through the ball with more conviction. Shows confidence with the glove.

Nehomar Caldera, CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: COF
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Well-developed wide frame for his age
Hit: LHH. Wide and simple stance with his hands working off the back of his body. He uses a small load to get into his backside before the swing launches. Has a mature approach during bp, doing a very good job letting the ball travel. He also showed the ability to jump on balls out front with natural launch, 66.7 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance. Has a mature approach during bp, doing a very good job letting the ball travel. He also showed the ability to jump on balls out front with natural launch,
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - mph. OF - 84.00 mph. Short and quick action into his throwing motion with low, on target throws.
Defense: Works out of a traditional setup with a slight pause before getting out of his legs.

Cole Crawford, RAVENWOOD (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFSS
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Compact build with naturally powerful mechanics in all facets. Looking forward to seeing how his power progresses.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a shoulder width stance, the bat resting on his shoulder with his hands behind his body. Hands stay stagnant as he gets into a big forward move, generating good stretch. Had varied contact, with his hardest hit balls showing solid EV's. Lots of room to add strength to build off of the very good swing he already has. 65.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance. Had varied contact, with his hardest hit balls showing solid EV's. Lots of room to add strength to build off of the very good swing he already has.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Short swing into a hitchy arm motion.

Kannon Derry, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: OF1B
Body: 6-0, 161 pounds. Wire frame with room to build more strength and weight
Hit: LHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph.

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 the footplant. Generates bigtime explosiveness out of a smaller frame. Worked the gaps consistently, occasionally jumping one dead pullside 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 dead pullside in the air. Much more pop to come as he gets stronger.
Arm: LH. C - mph. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Long swing behind the body with a lower 34 release. Have a cross body look at it. More velo in there.
Defense: Moves well with present confidence in his glove in both the INF and OF.

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. C - mph. 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.

Parker Grant, LEXINGTON (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFLHP
Body: 5-9, 186 pounds. Great strength from the lower half, progressing mechanics
Hit: RHH. Has a shoulder width stance with his knees slightly bent, hands in a neutral position towards the back of the body. Slightly loads his backside before a small leglift into footplant. Worked towards the middle of the field, producing mainly line drives. Had trouble finding his time, causing varied contact points. 68.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance. Worked towards the middle of the field, producing mainly line drives. Had trouble finding his time, causing varied contact points.
Arm: LH. OF - 85.00 mph. Solid actions with a 34 release, more velo as he develops physically.
Defense: Shows good footwork into the fielding process with developing smoothness.

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. C - mph. 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.

Seth Hooks, Knights Academy (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFLHP
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Solid build, a good base of strength and athleticism
Hit: LHH. Loose in his setup, he starts with his hands rocking up above his rear shoulder as a timing mechanism and his base just past shoulder width. He has a small rearward move that triggers a stride forward. Landing in a great launch position generating strong separation. He generates very hard contact with quick hands, has the ability to use the whole field but primarily looks to get the ball out front during BP. Has proven time and again the ability to hit in game, a lot more to come as he continues to get stronger. 70.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.4 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance. He generates very hard contact with quick hands, has the ability to use the whole field but primarily looks to get the ball out front during BP. Has proven time and again the ability to hit in game, a lot more to come as he continues to get stronger.
Arm: LH. OF - 86.00 mph. Smoothness through a funky low 34 release.
Defense: Carries high intent too and through the ball with great footwork breakdown .

Drew Hostetler, SIEGEL (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OFRHP
Body: 6-1, 183 pounds. Strong lower half with impressive speed on the basepaths
Hit: RHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92.00 mph. Easy juice with a powerful action through a 34 release.
Defense: Moves with a high level of ease through the ball, with great range to either side.

Joshua Hull, COLLIERVILLE (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: RHPOF
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds. Tall frame with long limbs and relaxed but powerful body movements
Hit: RHH. Carries an athletic look in the box with a slightly wider than shoulder width base. He uses a leg kick to load his backside, he does a good job riding his back hip into the footplant then allowing the swing to launch on his backside. Stays though the zone well with intent to do damage to the pullside. 67.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance. Stays though the zone well with intent to do damage to the pullside.
Arm: RH. OF - 93.00 mph. AA potential with easy speed through the throwing motion. Low 34 release.
Defense: Generates a massive crow hop after coming through the ball, shows confidence with his foot and glovework.

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. C - mph. 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.

Porter Keen, BRENTWOOD ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OFLHP
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Tall, thinner frame with reserved athleticism that results in explosive action at action points
Hit: LHH. Uses a slightly wider base with his hands at his rear shoulder to start. He has a controlled rearward move as he makes a bigger forward move, which allows him to stay on his legs well. He creates good separation which also allows him to stay through the zone well. Holds his direction well, not forcing the ball into the air pullside, but instead driving it up the middle and into right field with natural launch. A lot to like about his swing that will only get better as he develops. 72.1 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance. He creates good separation which also allows him to stay through the zone well. Holds his direction well, not forcing the ball into the air pullside, but instead driving it up the middle and into right field with natural launch. A lot to like about his swing that will only get better as he develops.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph. Drops straight down out of the glove with a long but effective throwing motion.
Defense: Is quick with very good range to both sides with smooth movements through the ball.

Graham King, SILVERDALE BAPTIST (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OFRHP
Body: 5-11, 193 pounds. Good body control and repeatable mechanics from a lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Starts with an athletic base, feet slightly wider than shoulder width and is slightly open. He begins with a slight bend of his knees before loading rearward with a leg lift. At footplant he is generating great torque before the swing launches, works gap to gap with very well hit line drives, has present pop to the pullside that can develop into a solid tool for him. 73.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance. Worked gap to gap with very well hit line drives, has present pop to the pullside that can develop into a solid tool for him.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Deep arm swing behind his body before coming quickly through a 34 slot. More velo to come.
Defense: Present confidence to through the ball with good footwork breakdown through fielding.

Zain Kureshi-Smith, FARRAGUT (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF2B
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Wirey frame that has developed more power with weight gain; twitchy body action
Hit: RHH. Relaxed and loose pre-pitch, with his hands loose behind his head. He begins with a slight rock onto his back leg, gathering with a toe tap, hands in a launch position. He has a small forward stride, creating very good separation at the foot plant. Shows the ability to produce hard line drives all over the field. Hits the ball very hard on average, with a ton more to come. Still very lean physically, it's exciting to think what's to come. 68.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance. Shows the ability to produce hard line drives all over the field. Hits the ball very hard on average, with a ton more to come. Still very lean physically, it's exciting to think what's to come.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Long swing behind the body with a smooth transition into his throwing motion.
Defense: Excellent mover with very good confidence on all sides.

Tristen Lithmeaux, NOLENSVILLE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 2BRHP
Body: 5-11, 167 pounds. Proportional body with athletic actions and developing strength as he gets older
Hit: RHH. His stance is slightly past shoulder width and is slightly open with his feet. His weight is slightly favoring his back leg. The swing starts with a slight leg lift and forward move, at footplant he is in a solid position with the barrel pointing at the pitcher. Works gap to gap with line drives, with a tendency to get under the ball. Has shown more pop in the past, more in the tank and to come. 68 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance. Works gap to gap with line drives, with a tendency to get under the ball. Has shown more pop in the past, more in the tank and to come.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Bigger swung behind him with a quick move into his throwing motion. Should bring more velo down the line.
Defense: Shows increased body control with good footwork and range. Twitchy mover.

Wright Martin, CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1BRHP
Body: 6-2, 240 pounds. Big frame with good control of the lower half; moves well
Hit: RHH. Has a wide and slightly open stance, his hands already in a loaded position at the back of his body. Loads into his backside slightly before a small stride back to even and swing launch. Uses his present strength to his advantage with a simpler move, wants to work towards the middle of the field and isn't afraid to catch the ball out front. Shows great bat speed presently with good EV numbers. Expect much more very soon. 71.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance. Uses his present strength to his advantage with a simpler move, wants to work towards the middle of the field and isn't afraid to catch the ball out front. Shows great bat speed presently with good EV numbers. Expect much more very soon.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Compact with his arm action with an easy velo.
Defense: Displays confident movements with still developing athleticism.

Jacob Martin, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF JACKSON (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHPOF
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Long and lean with impressive athletic action
Hit: RHH. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Short and powerful arm action with on target throws. True 34 slot.
Defense: Quick with his first step, showing smooth footwork through the ball.

Joseph Mosley, HENDERSONVILLE (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: OFRHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Medium frame and proportional limbs. Quick, athletic body movements.
Hit: RHH. Is simple with his setup, knees bent slightly and his hands in a launch position. Uses a slight load with his body before a leg kick gets him into his forward move. Hands continue to move rearward until footplant and launch, Mainly worked in the left center gap with well hit line drives, with a feel for working back up the middle. Quick hands allows him to create space on balls inside very well. 68.3 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (71.6 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance. Mainly worked in the left center gap with well hit line drives, with a feel for working back up the middle. Quick hands allows him to create space on balls inside very well.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Whippy actions from a compact 34 slot, mechanics and frame points to more velo.
Defense: Does a great job getting downhill through the ball, shows confidence with his glove.

Ryan Newell, NOLENSVILLE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF1B
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Shows signs of strength from a leaner build. Strength could excel with further growth
Hit: LHH. He is simple and ultra efficient with his setup. Knees bent slightly with his weight slightly favoring his backside. His hands begin at his rear shoulder with his bat straight up. The load features a rockhover onto the backside before a controlled drifting forward move. Creates easy pop out of what is still a fairly lean frame, generating plus bat speed it allows him to easily spray balls all over the field. Works with the intent to drive the ball up the middle, but is eager to jump on balls out front, where he shows off pull-side pop. A lot more to come. 71.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance. Creates easy pop out of what is still a fairly lean frame, generating plus bat speed it allows him to easily spray balls all over the field. Works with the intent to drive the ball up the middle, but is eager to jump on balls out front, where he shows off pull-side pop. A lot more to come.
Arm: LH. OF - 86.00 mph. Loose and whippy actions with arm target throws, low 34 slot.
Defense: Gains tremendous ground towards the target, comes through the ball with very good footwork and speed.

Jayden Pearl, BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFSS
Body: 5-11, 213 pounds. Developed well physically with a good base in strength and athleticism. Clean but powerful actions.
Hit: RHH. Simple and strong in his setup with his feet narrow of shoulder width and even with his weight. His hands ready in a launch position on his rear shoulder. The swing starts with a sinking into his backside and slight lowering of the front shoulder, into a small forward stride. Hands load rearward towards his scalp all the way into the foot plant, before he launches off the back leg. Is there to do one thing, inflict mass amounts of damage, not get cheated on a single swing with the present ability to drive the ball out all over the ballpark. AA bat speed and an average EV of nearly 100 76.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (98.3 avg.); 398-foot max batted distance. Is there to do one thing, inflict mass amounts of damage, not get cheated on a single swing with the present ability to drive the ball out all over the ballpark. AA bat speed and an average EV of nearly 100
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph. Smooth, easy speed through the throwing motion. A velo presently can develop into AA.
Defense: Utilizes his plus athleticism to make powerful, yet graceful movements. Easy range.

Micah Purdom, CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OFLHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Long frame with quick, twitchy actions. Added strength and size will add more power to these actions.
Hit: LHH. Shows intent in his setup that sees his stance even with feet slightly past shoulder width apart. His barrel tilted towards the pitcher at a 45 degree angle. Gets most of his weight onto the backside with a leg lift that is occasionally a toe tap. Rear leg dominant once the swing starts as he finishes on his back leg. Drove the ball primarily to the right side of the field, does a very good job creating space on the inner half allowing him to get to just about anything. A great athlete and has hitterish instincts, look for a jump in EV soon. 70.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance. Drove the ball primarily to the right side of the field, does a very good job creating space on the inner half allowing him to get to just about anything. A great athlete and has hitterish instincts, look for a jump in EV soon.
Arm: LH. OF - 89.00 mph. Shorter swings into his throwing motion with easy speed through it. Has made a big jump in velo with more in there.
Defense: Generates great momentum through the ball, goes and gets the right hops.

Nate Starks, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF1B
Body: 6-0, 189 pounds. Impressive body control with a medium build that retains muscle well. Still has room to add muscle.
Hit: RHH. Strong look at him in the box with his knees bent and hands ready to go above his shoulder. Has a small leg kick that sees him really sink into his back leg and drive down into the ground with his legs. He does a very good job making a tight turn and keeping his head level through the swing. Carries a high level of intent through the swing, as he looks to go through the center fielder. Despite the high intent he maintains control and balance, staying through the zone for a long time. Look for much more EV and bat speed in the coming years. 61.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (69.5 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance. Carries a high level of intent through the swing, as he looks to go through the center fielder. Despite the high intent he maintains control and balance, staying through the zone for a long time. Look for much more EV and bat speed in the coming years.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Smoothness through his arm action with an over the top release. More velo to come.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with controlled and accurate footwork.

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. C - mph. 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 tothrough the ball. Shows a high confidence level with the glove.

Andrew Walker, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OFRHP
Body: 5-11, 179 pounds. Lean frame with a good foundation in the lower half. Athletic movements.
Hit: LHH. His stance is shoulder width apart with a slight weight bias towards his backside, he starts with his hands past his back shoulder ready for launch. His load is a slight weight shift onto his backside before a large forward move into footplant, doing a good job resisting launch and holding his backside in the process. Showed solid bat speed with flashes of very good mixed in. Present ability to drive the ball to all fields, with his hardest hit balls coming in the pulled variety. His large forward move shows concerns with timing, but the torque is there for him to hit balls hard. 65.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance. Showed solid bat speed with flashes of very good mixed in. Present ability to drive the ball to all fields, with his hardest hit balls coming in the pulled variety. His large forward move shows concerns with timing, but the torque is there for him to hit balls hard.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Is aggressive into his throwing motion with a 34 release, velo should improve as his strength does.
Defense: Is smooth, yet aggressive to the ball. Has. a big crow hopped towards the target.

Mason Woods, MARSHALL ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: LHPOF
Body: 6-4, 180 pounds. Tall frame with long limbs. Relaxed body movements with explosiveness at action points.
Hit: LHH. Tall with his posture with his stance just past shoulder width apart, hands resting at the back of his body. He has a slight weight shift rearward, loading his backside, before a small stride forward, allowing his backside to launch against a firm front leg brace. Great awareness of using his levers, matching the plane of the pitch well. While he is still learning how to make the most of his body, the foundation is there as he gets stronger, with the present ability to hit line drives into the gaps. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 51-foot max batted distance. Great awareness of using his levers, matching the plane of the pitch well. While he is still learning how to make the most of his body, the foundation is there as he gets stronger, with the present ability to hit line drives into the gaps.
Arm: LH. OF - 89.00 mph. Is tight behind the body, into a whippy high 34 slot that will hold more velo.
Defense: Looks to get the short hop, with easy range to either side. Creates good momentum towards the target.

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