Prep Baseball Report

West Tennessee Fall Games: Position Player Reports


Prep Baseball Tennessee Staff

MILLINGTON, TN — The West Tennessee Fall Games was held at USA Stadium in Millington, TN on Saturday, November 8th that featured top talent from the 2026-2029 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, Blast Motion, and VALD Performance tech, while pitchers threw in a game play setting and were able to get data and metrics on our TrackMan unit.

Some prospects built on past showings, while others made strong first impressions.

We continue our post-event coverage with a look at the scouting reports on all position players who attended the West Tennessee Fall Games.

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POSITION PLAYER REPORTS 📝

Gage Allen, South Gibson (TN), 2028 | `
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-8, 175 pounds. Compact, strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Hits off the front side and stays on the plane well. 55.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 64.00 mph. .Fluid, smooth arm.
Defense: Good footwork and timing, does play a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Landon Bailey, South Side High School (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-7, 153 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with low hands. One hand finish and hits from his front side. Creates lift. 60 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 61.00 mph. .Arm stays a bit low.
Defense: Good glove work but feet get a little wide which creates inconsistency.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Max Dedwylder, Christian Brothers (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Big, strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Short stride with good lift. Hits from his backside. 60.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (70.4 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 54.00 mph. OF - 72.00 mph. Arm stays a little high on the finish.
Defense: Good glove work, timing needs a bit work to create momentum.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ben Gant, Centennial (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands. Sits on backside. Hits off his frontside and creates good lift. 70.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 84.00 mph. .Whippy arm action with fluid motion.
Defense: Advanced actions with good footwork. Plays a bit too high.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jett Gassid, Collierville (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Slender, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Hits off his backside and creates lift. 64 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 73.00 mph. .Fluid, clean action.
Defense: Advanced actions with good timing. Plays too high.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Lawrence Guthrie, Lincoln County (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 192 pounds. Big, strong and athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base with low hands. Hits off backside and stays on plane well. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Arm gets a little longer for the position.
Defense: Receives well and a strong presence for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Bennett Hunter, Battle Creek High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Slender, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Strong base with high hands. Toe tap into hitting off his frontside with a one-handed follow through. 66.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 89.00 mph. Good, fluid arm action. Arm gets a bit low.
Defense: Good timing and footwork. Plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash.

DASH LONG, MLK Jr magnet (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with low hands. Hits off frontside and stays on plane well. 66.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. ..Quick arm action, pulls off a bit.
Defense: Good receiver, athletic catcher.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Junior Mathis, Battle Creek High School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 203 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Open, wide base with high hands. Stays on backside and creates lift. 72.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 386-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 78.00 mph. .Strong arm, gets a bit low.
Defense: Plays a bit high, but has good timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Foster O'Dell, Lausanne Collegiate (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 135 pounds. Compact build that will grow.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Hits off frontside and stays on plane well. 57.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (69.5 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 60.00 mph. .Fluid, quick arm action.
Defense: Plays a bit high, but has good footwork and actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryan Pitts, Lakeland Preparatory School (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds. Slender, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Open, narrow base with high hands. Hits off backside and creates lift. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. ..OF - 83.00 mph. Strong, fluid arm action.
Defense: Athletic mover with advanced actions and timing.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Alex Potter, Dickson County (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Tall, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow base with high hands. Super twitchy and hits from his backside. 68 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ...Strong, fluid arm action.
Defense: Advanced actions with good timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Russell Randall, Bartlett (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Hits from backside and stays on plane well. 59.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 70.00 mph. .Fluid, clean arm action.
Defense: Good timing and footwork, plays too high.
Athletic Testing: 8.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Harper Rushing, South Gibson (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Tall, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open, wide base with high hands. Hits off frontside and creates lift. 70.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 73.00 mph. .Arm gets a little long for the position.
Defense: Feet get wide, good glove work.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gabriel Shepler, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Tall, athletic and strong build.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow base with high hands. Hits from a balanced position and creates lift. 69 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 71.00 mph. .Arm is fluid but gets a bit low.
Defense: Feet get wide and plays a bit high. Good glove work and timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brendan Shore, Ravenwood (TN), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Compact, strong build that will grow.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and low hands. Hits from front side and stays on plane well. 60.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 61.00 mph. .Fluid arm action, finishes a bit high.
Defense: Advanced actions with good timing, plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Nate Simmons, Webb (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 221 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a wide base and high hands. Creates lift and hits from a balanced position. 67.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 79.00 mph. .Strong fluid arm action.
Defense: Moves well for the position and uses good timing and footwork.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hunter Skarstad, Briarcrest Christian School (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 205 pounds. Big, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with high hands. Slight toe tap and hits from a balanced base. Creates lift. 73.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 71.00 mph. .Arm stays a bit low for the position.
Defense: Timing is a bit off but has good glove work.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Christopher Skolasky, Independence (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Slender, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with low hands. Hits from a balanced position and creates lift. 64.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 73.00 mph. .Fluid and clean arm action.
Defense: Advanced actions with good timing, plays a bit high.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hudson Snell, Collierville (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 195 pounds. Tall, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, narrow base with high hands. Hits from backside and creates some lift. 69.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 79.00 mph. .Good arm action, gets a bit low at times.
Defense: Plays a bit high but moves weel with good footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Connor Vowell, Tipton-Rosemark Academy (TN), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Tall, strong and athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Wide base with high hands. Hits from a balance position and stays on plane well. 71.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. ..OF - 80.00 mph. Arm stays a bit low.
Defense: Timing is a bit off but moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Drew Wagner, Lipscomb Academy (TN), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 185.9 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with low hands. Hits from a balanced position and creates lift. Super twitchy. 74.2 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 387-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. .INF - 86.00 mph. .Arm is strong and fluid. Stays a bit low.
Defense: Timing needs work and plays a bit high. Moves well and footwork is effective.
Athletic Testing: 6.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.


UPCOMING 2026 PRESEASON EVENTS ⤵️

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

 

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