Prep Baseball Report

TX Rising Stars Games: Pitcher Analysis


Max Semler
North Texas Scouting Director

On Saturday, April 19th, the PB Texas staff traveled to Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX, to host the 2025 TX Rising Stars Games, an invite-only event for the class of 2029-2030.

Players participated in a pro-style workout, followed by gameplay, 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.

Today, we take a look at the scouting reports for all of the pitcher in attendance.

PITCHER SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Robbie Adam 1B / OF / Kinkaid, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: 1B/OF LHH/OF/1B/LHP…will have strength in future, good frame/build to add. Moves well for big frame. Solid/steady defensive player in future. Upside to bat/power combo in future with adjustments at plate. Tools/ability to work with along good future strength. LHP…shows arm strength that will continue to develop. Delivery and arm action adjustments will firm command. Good arm to develop in future.
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Width to shoulders and back, thickness present to build. Will add strength in future. Chance to develop into powerful build.
Delivery: Knee lift, inward turn, nice job of using lower 1/2. Lands with open toe, close toe off to at least online to plate. Can be slightly closed. Closing toe off will help with direction to plate. Inconsistent now, rotates around stride leg now at times.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, works fine. LTQ slot with crossbody finish. Must firm release point. Low elbow push at times, keep elbow up.
FB: T80, 74-78 mph. Velo will develop. Shows nice velo now, will continue to improve. K zone wandered. Delivery/arm action adjustments will help. T1853, 1642 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. Gets around pitch now, some ability to spin baseball. Will be help by getting on top of baseball with consistency. T1707, 1673 average rpm.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Solid start, good stride length. Upright runner, work to get lean forward with shoulders and head.

 

 

Bain Barton 2B / SS / Comanche, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: 2B/SS RHH/INF/RHP…will have solid build in future with strength. Avg defender at least in future, could be better, shows ability to make plays now. Bat speed present, opportunities for adjustments present with hit approach and swing. Close to showing contact consistency, has good base to work from. RHP…solid delivery, arm speed will develop. Aggressive on the mound. Shows nice FB attributes to develop and work with in future. Shows ability to create spin to baseball with CB. Solid feel to pitch.
Body: 5-6, 154-pounds. Good frame/build, width to shoulders and back. Will have good strength in future.
Delivery: Solid delivery. Side step rocker. Nice job of loading into back leg. Online stride with solid direction to finish.
Arm Action: RH. Cutoff circle to backside. Arm acceleration present. 3/4 slot with crossbody finish.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. FB shows developing spin, shows some carry up in zone. Will continue to develop velo and FB spin with strength and maturity. T2035, 1904 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Solid spin present, shows solid finish at times. T2275, 2176 average rpm.
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Solid start with good stride. Somewhat upright last 30 yards, develop lean forward with upper torso and head.

 

 

Mason Berry SS / RHP / Mansfield Lake Ridge, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHH/INF/RHP…will add strength to solid build. Good baseball player, aggressive on the field. Will be good defender, shows developing actions and instincts now. Like to future bat/power combo, good hit approach/swing that can be continued to be developed. RHP..athlete on the mound. Delivery will firm, arm speed present, arm works. Expect velo to increase. FB will be effective pitch, developing ability to show carry. Secondary will improve as arm speed increases. Change will be solid in future.
Body: 5-5, 162-pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Thickness to build. Showing now strength. Moves well with quick twitch present.
Delivery: Side step rocker, loads in back leg. Drop and drive delivery, heal lander with open toe. Work to land on foot with foot online to plate or slightly closed. Vault finish with spinoff. Work to maintain direction after release.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, works well. Shows solid arm speed. HTQ slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Arm speed present. Shows solid FB with developing carry up. Around zone with FB. T2144, 1892 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Developing pitch. Shows ability to get spin on CB, big breaker. Will firm as velo picks up. T1795, 1653 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. Limited use. T1651, 1651 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Tail/sink with fair deception. Pitch that will improve with usage. T1759, 1759 average rpm.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start, quickness present, good stride length. Got little upright till last 10 yards or so. Work to keep lean forward at all times. Plus runner future, good mover.

 

 

Nolan Bingham LHP / 1B / Royse City, TX / 2030

Positional Profile: LHP/1B RHH/OF/1B/LHP…will have good build and strength in future. Will be solid defender with versatility present as he matures. Like the upside to bat/power combo. Bat speed present now, hard off barrel. Opportunities for adjustments present, consistency will come with changes. LHP with overall solid delivery and arm action. FB shows developing life, feel for CB present. Good arm to develop over time.
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Good build/frame. Will add strength in future for good build. Really good upside to build.
Delivery: Side step rocker, nice shoulder tilt present. Loads in back leg. Slight cross step delivery, overall nice direction to plate. Overall solid delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, works well. 3/4 slot, cross body finish. Shows some arm quickness/arm speed.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Velo will develop. Shows developing arm side tailing action. T1877, 1664 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Solid ability to spin baseball, will develop into solid pitch. T1916, 1739 average rpm.
ATH: 8.28 runner in the 60. 1.96 and 4.54 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Nice start, got upright with run form last 30 yards. Get head and shoulders leaning slightly forward.

 

 

Heston Horn LHP / OF / Mount Pleasant, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: LHP/OF LHH/OF/1B/LHP…athleticism present. Will have good build in future. Solid defender with versatility present. Like the upside to bat/power combo in future with adjustments. Good baseball player, will get better. Will be fun to watch develop over time. LHP…overall solid delivery and arm action. Velocity will increase, shows arm speed is present. Limited use SL with short breaking action. Change with deception, pitch that will develop over time as he throws more.
Body: 5-8, 144-pounds. Good build and frame to add strength, will have good strength in future.
Delivery: Middle rubber start, good job of loading into back leg. Online stride, lands with toe slightly open, work to close off some. Overall, nice direction to finish with slight fall off after release.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, works well. High 3/4 slot with good finish.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. FB shows solid velocity, velo will increase. Around zone with stuff. Shows some arm side life. T1936, 1684 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Limited use, short breaker. T1621, 1621 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Shows decent deception to pitch and present action. Like the upside as he gains experience throwing pitch. T1333, 1313 average rpm.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start, stayed low. Head back with chin up running last 30. Get head leaning forward with chin down. Will be plus runner in future.

 

 

Hunter Long 3B / OF / Plano West, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: 3B/OF RHH/INF/RHP…long and lean, will add strength in future. Defensively will be steady defender with adjustments. Bat/power combo will improve with development opportunities with hit setup and swing. Will take time for adjustments, good base to work with.  RHP with opportunities to firm delivery and arm action. Arm speed will develop with strength and physical maturity. Secondary will develop with change ahead of CB presently. Needs time to develop.
Body: 5-11, 126-pounds. Tall/long and lanky build. Will add needed strength in future. 
Delivery: Knee lift, floats thru load of back leg, get to post up position maximizing lower 1/2 use. Cross step delivery, heal lander. Cross step is okay, work to land on foot with stride. Head puller, work to ez effort of delivery eliminating head pull. 
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, works well. Arm speed will develop. Gets stiff wristed out of glove at times. HTQ with solid finish. 
FB: T70, 66-69 mph. FB will develop in time. Does show ability to work in/out. Misses were around zone, wasn't bad with control.  T1757, 1568 average rpm.
CB: 59-59 mph. Shows some depth present to action.  T1210, 1210 average rpm.
CH: 63-63 mph. Sink with slight tailing action. Shows some feel for pitch, will improve as he throws more.  T1014, 1014 average rpm.
ATH: 8.77 runner in the 60. 2.38 and 5.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Upright start, upright runner with shoulders and head. Good stride. Work to get head and shoulders leaning forward. Speed will increase with added strength and physical maturity.  

 

 

Erik Marshall C / RHP / Stony Point, TX / 2029

Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future, will have good build in future.
Delivery: Side step rocker. Nice job of loading into back leg. Slight cross step delivery with slightly open toe. Work to close off toe to at least on line with plate. Good finish.
Arm Action: RH. Cutoff circle to back side. TQ slot with solid extension to finish. Arm speed developing.
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. Strike thrower. FB velo will develop. Shows some arm speed now. T1977, 1881 average rpm.
CB: 60-71 mph. Short breaker with solid spin. Will add velo improving action. T1787, 1730 average rpm.
ATH: 7.87 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Decent start, can improve driving left side hard at start. Good stride, solid run form. Will be at least avg runner in future.

 

 

Max Martinez SS / RHP / Midland Christian, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHH/INF/RHP…lean/lanky build, will add strength in future for good build. Project solid defender in future, expect him to stay in middle of diamond. Solid hit approach. Opportunities for adjustments present with swing, overall solid base to work from. Good player. RHP…Solid delivery and arm action. Arm speed present. Will continue to develop on the mound. Secondary feel present. Will fun to watch over time.
Body: 5-11, 125-pounds. Tall, lanky. Expecting him to maintain lean build while adding strength for good build in future. Will take some time, but will happen.
Delivery: Side step rocker. Nice job of loading into back leg. Solid direction. Good finish. Solid delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, works well. Arm quickness present. Will develop.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Strike thrower showing developing command. Carry to FB present and will improve. Love the upside to this FB. T1987, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Can spin baseball, will develop into quality pitch as velo continues to increase. T2270, 2237 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Solid action with fade. T1926, 1887 average rpm.
ATH: 8.05 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.49 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start, solid run form. Speed will increase with add strength and maturity.

 

 

Easton Payne 3B / RHP / Legacy, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHH/INF/RHP…will have good build in future with strength. Will develop into solid defensive player, on this look, looked more comfortable at 1st. Solid bat/power combo, opportunities for adjustments present, has just started to scratch surface of what he can do at plate. RHP…nice delivery and arm action. Around zone with stuff. Arm speed will increase. Like the developing stuff, has a feel on the mound.
Body: 5-11, 192-pounds. Solid build. Width to shoulders and back, thickness present. Will have good build as he adds strength in future.
Delivery: Nice delivery with online stride. Floats thru back side load, can improve using lower 1/2. Spin off finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, works well. Arm speed will develop.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. FB will develop, arm speed present. Developing carry, will develop as velo increases. T1754, 1614 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Shows ability to spin baseball. Short breaker now, action with increase as velo and hand speed increases. Will happen with strength and maturity. T2065, 1932 average rpm.
ATH: 8.16 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.48 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Solid start. Got upright last 40 yards with head and shoulders back. Work for lean forward in shoulders and head. Short stride, work to lengthen stride. Chance can develop into avg runner in future, will take work.

 

 

Tannyn Polk LHP / OF / Burkburnett, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: LHP/OF LHH/OF/1B Good build/frame to add strength in future. Solid defender in future in both OF and at 1st. Moves well on the baseball field. Solid bat/power combo in future with adjustment opportunities. Love the upside to bat/power with changes. Good makeup on the field. Fun to watch development over next few years. LHP Solid delivery and arm action. Arm speed developing, around plate with stuff. Shows feel for CB. Like the athlete and the way it works.
Body: 5-9, 159-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future.
Delivery: Solid. Simple delivery. Nice job of using lower 1/2 in delivery. Solid direction with good finish.
Arm Action: LH. Cutoff circle, shows arm speed developing along with acceleration to arm. Good finish out front.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Around zone with FB. Shows arm side life at times. Developing carry to FB. FB will be good pitch in future as velo continues to develop. T1912, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Nice spin showing lateral movement, work to get on top of baseball increasing depth. T2059, 1987 average rpm.
ATH: 8.08 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.41 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Stayed low in start, can improve driving left arm with start. Get elbows bent quickly and pump arms. Nice lean forward with body/shoulders with head up. Get head leaning forward. Speed will come.

 

 

Wyatt Rains 3B / RHP / Bridgeland, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHH/INF/RHP…Big build…will have strength in future. Project avg defensive infielder in future, shows developing actions. Interesting at plate, shows developing raw power, opportunities present for changes to increase hard contact and ability to get to raw. Nice to watch develop over next couple of years. RHP…solid delivery and arm action. Arm speed is developing, will throw harder as strength increases along with physical maturity. Around zone with stuff. FB showing some carry attributes, flashes solid CB action at times. Nice upside on mound.
Body: 5-11, 230-pounds. Big body, width to shoulders and back. Thickness present. Will have strength in future.
Delivery: Side step rocker. Nice job of using lower 1/2 in delivery. Online stride with solid landing of stride leg. Good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Cutoff circle with arm speed/quickness present. TQ slot with crossbody finish.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Solid spin, showing developing carry to FB. Velocity will develop. T2263, 2077 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Shows ability to spin baseball, flashes solid finish. Around zone with pitch, will develop. T2134, 1977 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. T2062, 2062 average rpm.
ATH: 8.08 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.45 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Slow start, work to drive backside forward with explosive movement at start. Solid run form overall. Moves fine for big build. Speed will increase with added strength

 

 

Graham Toogood OF / RHP / Lubbock Cooper Liberty, TX / 2029

Positional Profile: OF/RHP RHH/OF/RHP…will add strength in future for good build. Solid defensive player in OF. Moves well on baseball field. Like the approach to hit and swing, shows solid contact. Bat speed and bat strength will improve with added strength and physical maturity. RHP…Solid delivery and arm action with arm speed present. Around zone with stuff. FB will be solid in future, showing developing carry. Shows feel to spin baseball. Will develop on the mound.
Body: 5-11, 148-pounds. Good frame/build, avg width to shoulders and back. Will add strength in future for really good build.
Delivery: Athletic, good delivery, solid direction with good finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle with arm speed present. LTQ slot with crossbody finish.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Solid velo now, will continue to develop. Arm speed present. Around zone with FB. Shows developing carry to FB. T2036, 1959 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Shows ability to spin baseball with nice finish. Will develop. T2128, 2068 average rpm.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start and stride length. Finished upright last 30 yards with shoulders, head. Work to get lean forward w/shoulders and head. Good mover. Will be plus runner without any adjustment to form in future. Chance to be WAA in time with changes in form

 

 

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