On Tuesday, July 15th, the PB Texas staff traveled to Rice University in Houston, TX, to host the Houston Summer ID, an open event for all high school classes.

More than 20 players made their way to Rice and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Texas staff.

We have already released a Statistical Analysis from the event, highlighting the event’s top performers in the more traditional stat categories.

Today, we will be looking at the top performers from the day.

QUICK HITS

Deacon Chase | OF/RHP | Victoria East (2028)

This was our first look at Chase, and he made a strong impression as a legitimate two-way talent in the 2028 class. At the plate, the LHH flashed bat speed (66.1 max) with a peak exit velocity of 93.2 mph and a max distance of 338 feet—plenty of juice for his age. He’s an athletic mover with a 7.19 60 and showed some arm strength from the OF (83 mph). On the mound, the right-hander worked in the low-80s (T82.4) with feel for a three-pitch mix. His fastball had some life with a 2094 avg spin, and he mixed in a low-70s changeup and a curveball in the upper 60s with developing shape. Chase is a name to circle in the 2028 class with real upside on both sides of the ball.

Luke Loving | 3B/RHP | Strake Jesuit (2027)

Loving made a statement during his workout, showing off one of the more physical all-around skill sets at the event. The 6-foot-3, 181-pound LHH produced a peak exit velocity of 97 mph and drove balls out to a max distance of 356 feet. He showed big bat speed (69.2 max) and an advanced rotational profile (22.7 max Rot. Acc). Defensively, he moved well on the INF with clean footwork and a strong arm across the diamond at 87 mph. Good overall day for Loving,

Jordan Hudson | SS/2B | Kety Freeman (2029)

One of the younger players in attendance, Hudson showed a solid foundation to build on moving forward. The LHH had solid rounds of BP, flashing consistent contact with a smooth, balanced swing. He showed clean action in the infield with a 74 mph arm across the diamond. As he continues to get stronger and mature physically, Hudson is a 2029 name to keep tabs on.

Jayden Fillyaw | OF/2B | Humble (2027)

Fillyaw showed off a well-rounded skill set at the Houston Summer ID. The 2027 outfielder posted a peak exit velocity of 96.2 mph and sent balls out to 347 feet during BP, flashing bat speed (65.3 max) and advanced rotational acceleration (24.2 max). He posted an 85 mph OF velo, showing some arm strength. Fillyaw has a compact, physical frame and plays with intent.

Riley Thompson | 3B/OF | Rouse (2029)

Thompson had a solid overall day at the Houston Summer ID. At 6-foot, 184 pounds, he posted one of the top exit velos of the event at 96.9 mph and averaged nearly 90 mph throughout BP. He showed bat speed (73.4 max) and strength through contact, with 69% of his swings qualifying as hard-hit. He also moved well for his size, running a 7.11 60 and showing 80 mph arm strength from both the infield and outfield. On the mound, he topped at 80.2 with a three-pitch mix, showing flashes of feel for both the changeup and curveball. Thompson has big tools for a 2029 and is just scratching the surface of what he could become.

Milton Watkin | OF/RHP | Ridge Point (2028)

Watkin showed well at the Houston Summer ID. At the plate, the right-handed hitter generates above-average bat speed (69.5 max) and has good sequencing with consistent on-plane efficiency. Defensively, he showed real arm strength from the outfield, topping at 89 mph with carry. On the mound, Watkin sat 83–85 mph with his fastball, spinning it up to 2,329 rpm with strong metrics across the board. His curveball (T73.3 mph, 2,624 rpm) flashed bite with above-average spin and shape, and he also mixed in a developing changeup. With his arm strength, athleticism, and strength at contact, Watkin is a high-upside 2028 to follow closely.

Joshua Cooper | SS/RHP | Ridge Point (2027)

Cooper put together a strong showing on both sides of the ball at the Houston Summer ID. The athletic right-handed hitter flashed quick hands (22.6 max hand speed) and advanced bat speed (70.4 max), producing a peak exit velocity of 93.5 mph with a max distance of 324 feet. He stays connected in his swing with a rotational acceleration peak of 22.3, and there’s more impact to come as he adds strength. Defensively, Cooper moves well in the infield with a projectable frame and the arm strength to stick on the left side. His all-around tools, paired with two-way potential, make him a name to watch in the 2027 class.

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