Prep Baseball Report

South Texas Preseason All-State: Outfielder Analysis


By: Kyle Kilgo
South Texas Area Scout

On Saturday, January 10th, the PB Texas staff traveled to the University of Houston in Houston, TX, to host the South Texas Preseason All-State, an invite-only event for all high school classes.

More than 75 players made their way to Houston 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've already posted a Statistical Analysis from the event, highlighting more of the traditional statistical categories, as well as a Quick Hits, highlighting some of the events top performers, while also posting Data Dives for both Pitchers and Position Players.

Today, we take a look at the scouting reports on every outfielder in attendance as well as rank the top 5 from the event.

+ FULL STAT SHEET

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Cash Clayton, The Woodlands (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Great build and frame to add strength in future. Plus runner and good mover. Consistently impacts the baseball at the plate. Strength to hands and quickness to swing. Shows big pull side power. Will continue to improve with maturity. Plus arm in the OF. Carry to ball present with a clean arm. Steady defender in the OF. Chance to play at a high level with continued development.
Body: 6-5, 214.2 pounds. Great frame/build. Width to shoulders and back. Will continue to add strength to frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a simple load. Hands work into decent hit position. Can continue to shift weight in lower half to get more 50/50. Strong hands with quickness to bat. Works into hit zone well with hands. Can improve bat path with weight shift and transfer. Allows for more plate coverage and adjustability. 71.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance. Quality bat/power combo. Hit ability will get more consistent with weight shift adjustments.
Arm: RH. OF - 97 mph. Full path with clean arm swing. Carry to ball. Plus arm strength.
Defense: Athletic mover with quick feet. Plays through ball well. Can minimize steps after catch to put ball in the air (2 steps).
Athletic Testing: 6.71 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.40-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Solid form and maintains posture. Plus runner. Speed will continue to firm.
Vizual Edge
: 69.16 Edge Score.