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Birmingham Preseason ID: Pitcher Reports


Prep Baseball Alabama Staff

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Birmingham Preseason ID was held on Sunday, January 5th at StrongBox Indoor Facility in Birmingham, AL. This event was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2025-2029 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 30 yard dash using VALD Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Sunday.

Today, we wrap up our coverage of the event by taking a look at all of the pitchers that threw a simulated bullpen session.

View entire event stats HERE.

Jackson Drake, Leeds (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Leaner, athletic frame, more room for added size.
Delivery: Controlled throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm, mid-3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. In the zone, works down in the zone. T1561, 1443 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. More 11/5 spin, locates well. T1812, 1766 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Up in the zone at times, has some feel for the offering. T1743, 1697 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Downer, pronates well. T1381, 1307 average rpm.

Beau King, Lee-Scott Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame, more room for added size.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Mostly straight but the 2-seam showed late ASR and sink. T1547, 1457 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Located down in the zone with 11/5 shape. T1935, 1838 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Solid change of speed. late sink. Hard to pick up out of the hand. T1179, 1136 average rpm.

J.B. Leatherwood, Moody (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Longer body, leaner, athletic. More room for added size.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch. Up tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quicker arm action, hides the ball well from hitters.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Sneaky velocity from that shorter slot. Mostly straight showing late life. T2052, 1988 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Thrown with confidence. Late breaker with the ability to locate to both sides of the plate. T2375, 2310 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Late deception with late fade to RH hitters. T1440, 1402 average rpm.

James Thompson, Sipsey Valley (AL), 2025 Marion Military Institute JC
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Athletic and leaner body, more room for added size.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm slot from a higher 3/4 release.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. 4 seam- Mostly straight with late life. 2-seam showed ASR and sink. T1934, 1759 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, commanded well to the glove side. T2371, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Solid deception out of the hand with late tumble into RH hitters. T1256, 1244 average rpm.

Kayden McQuown, Hoover (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/1B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Proportional frame, long levers.
Delivery: Worked from the stretch, clean, repeats well.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm, mid-to-high-3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Pounds the zone, occasionally cut the 4-seam. T1872, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Spotty with feel, around the zone. Has tighter spin. T1858, 1761 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Feel, arm side action, good feel in the zone. T1361, 1345 average rpm.

Clay Ingram, Tallassee (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Compact, athletic frame. Can add size/strength.
Delivery: Works well down the mound with controlled actions.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight, seemed to take off late. T2224, 2079 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharp, late side-to-side action. Commanded well to the gloveside. T2199, 2139 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Late action to the arm side with tumble. T2168, 1713 average rpm.

Ethan Mcmillan, Bibb County (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic, proportional.
Delivery: Short rocker step into controlled actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, over the top slot.
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. Late life with some action to the arm side. T2169, 2011 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Solid 11/5 shape. Two plane pitch. Can be a "swing over the top" offering. T2363, 2260 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Firm breaking ball, showed the ability to command around the zone. T2342, 2276 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Late tumble, located down in the zone. T1633, 1519 average rpm.

Jackson Price, Chelsea (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Medium build with a proportional frame.
Delivery: Hybrid, more of an up tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Arm side action, plays down in the zone. T2200, 2112 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Later biting action, firm. Has feel in the zone. T1864, 1832 average rpm.
SL: 75-75 mph. Tight action, works off the FB well. T2041, 1931 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T1872, 1790 average rpm.

Drew Jackson III, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Higher waisted, leaner, athletic body.
Delivery: Uptempo, quick, athletic mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer, loose and athletic arm action.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Arm side action, run. T2502, 2440 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. 1/7 shape, late bite. Firm. T2369, 2354 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Firmer breaking ball showing late action. T2540, 2468 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Occasional cut, feel, in the zone. T1899, 1721 average rpm.

Maverick French, Water Valley (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Bigger build, XL frame, proportional.
Delivery: Worked mainly from the stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Down in the zone. T1727, 1641 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Similar shape to the SL, around the zone. T1612, 1612 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Around the zone with tighter shape. T1691, 1673 average rpm.

Brock Garrett, Chelsea (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic, longer frame. Can add size/strength.
Delivery: Hybrid set, solid tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Late life, occasional cutting action. Works well to the glove side. T2276, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. Solid feel, sweeping shape. T2052, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Arm side life. T1809, 1788 average rpm.

John Pruet, Northridge (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Longer and lean frame, can continue to add size.
Delivery: Short rocker step, works from the 1B side of the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Late action to the arm side. Commanded to both sides. T2115, 1966 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Late, sharp action. Located down in the zone. T2144, 2075 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Solid secondary offering with late tumble into RH hitters. T1796, 1759 average rpm.

Grant Hill, Chelsea (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Higher waisted, proportional, athletic body.
Delivery: Controlled actions down the mound. Easy actions.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm action.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Mostly straight with some occasional cut. T2434, 2346 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Tight spin and action. Consistently finished down in the zone. High level pitch right now. T2394, 2364 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Looks identical as the fastball out of the hand. Really late tumble. Impressive secondary pitch. T2084, 1968 average rpm.

Jack Pritchett, Demopolis (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Proportional build with athleticism throughout.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, moves well down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm. Works.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Late life, down in the zone. Run. T2318, 2253 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Tighter spin, sharper breaking action. T1986, 1951 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Arm side action, feel for the offering. T1881, 1743 average rpm.

Tyler Butts, Oneonta (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Longer, proportional frame. High waisted, longer limbed.
Delivery: Hybrid set, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Lower arm action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays down in the zone, ASR. T2264, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gets on top of the offering more, similar shape to SL. T1974, 1931 average rpm.
SL: 68-74 mph. Sweeping shape, horizontal. T2119, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T2110, 1868 average rpm.

Caleb Simpson, Hoover (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 191.4-pounds. Stronger build, athletic. Proportional.
Delivery: Up tempo, starts from the 1st base side of the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4, quicker arm slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Commands the lower half of the zone, showed late action to the arm side. T2277, 2141 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, disappears from RH hitters. T, average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Late. sharp bite. Commands down in the zone. T2103, 2077 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Late fade with action to the arm side. T1881, 1860 average rpm.


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North AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) January 18th, 2025 Hartselle HS Indoor (Hartselle, AL)

 

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