HARTSELLE, AL - The North AL Preseason All-State, one of the top events of the year, was held on Saturday, January 18th at Hartselle HS Indoor in Hartselle, AL. This event was an invite-only 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 due to weather, 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 Saturday.

Continuing our post-event coverage, we take a look at all of the catchers that were present at the event. Check back tomorrow as we take a look at all of the outfielders from the event.  

Owen Todd, Buckhorn (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Leaner and athletic, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup in the lower half. Stays through contact, straight to contact with the hands. Drove balls to the backside. 65.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. Glove pat into throws, shorter arm. (C) Gets a little long with the arm at times, accurate.
Defense: 2.06-2.18 pop time range; Fields well, can move well to both sides. (C) Clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 3.84 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.81 Edge Score.

Jonah Inman, Cullman (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-2, 165 pounds. Lean, long build. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Controlled load of the hands, slight uphill pat with the barrel. 65.9 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Shorter arm action.
Defense: 2.12-2.17 pop time range; Clean actions on all transfers, block well.
Athletic Testing: 4.268 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.49 Edge Score.

Will Peccia, Sparkman (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Longer, lean. High waisted and athletic.
Hit: LHH. Narrow with the feet, slightly open. All fields approach with juice to both gaps. 30.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Short arm from the ear.
Defense: 2.25-2.28 pop time range; Quiet, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 4.206 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.1 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.66 Edge Score.

Jamison Barnes, Briarwood Christian (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 166.2 pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, small toe tap trigger. Hands work directly to contact, barrel lags through the hitting zone. Mostly pullside approach. 65.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 241-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Short arm action, higher release.
Defense: 2.14-2.16 pop time range; Solid and clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.6 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.35 Edge Score.

Tyler West, Helena (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 168 pounds. Athletic and leaner, more room for additional size.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup with a small leg kick trigger. Flater bat path, showed a middle of the field approach. Stays through contact well. 65.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Short, quick.
Defense: 1.96-2.04 pop time range; Quick and clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 3.888 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.4 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.65 Edge Score.

Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 169.3 pounds. Proportional, strong.
Hit: SH. Balanced, athletic setup with the feet. Simple, short approach. Drove balls to both gaps. 61.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm action.
Defense: 1.94-2.09 pop time range; Quick and clean on all transfers, blocks well.
Athletic Testing: 4.138 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.6 Edge Score.

Sam Prier, Oak Mountain (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic, long and lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, simple approach on the front side. Tilted bat path with carry to the middle of the field. 66.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. INF - 83.00 mph. Shorter arm, quick. (C) Lower arm slot, quick.
Defense: 2.06-2.15 pop time range; Solid when fielding, moves well to both sides. (C) Clean actions on transfers.
Athletic Testing: 4.076 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.48 Edge Score.

Tayte Dunn, Northridge (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 176.6 pounds. Longer, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, toe tap trigger. Explosive bat speed, with multiple liners to both gaps. Impressive round of BP. 70.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Athletic arm, quicker release.
Defense: 1.91-1.94 pop time range; Moves well behind the dish, quick and cleaner actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.195 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.1 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.71 Edge Score.

Canaan Whitman, Oxford (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 177 pounds. Stockier, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Toe tap trigger on the front side. Mostly flat path with the barrel. Showed a middle of the field approach with consistent barrels throughout his round. 64.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Short, from the ear.
Defense: 1.96-2.03 pop time range; Quick on all transfers, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 4.011 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.0 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.5 Edge Score.

Davis Ruston, Shelby County (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 179 pounds. Leaner body, proportional.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched in the stance. Easy. controlled load with the hands. Juice to the pullside gap from an uphill path with the barrel. 62.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Shorter arm from the ear.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop time range; Clean on transfers, quick.
Athletic Testing: 4.152 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.43 Edge Score.

Brayden Palmore, Lincoln (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 181 pounds. Athletic, stronger frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, small toe toe tap trigger. Showed an all fields approach from a tilted bat path. Creates backspin off of the barrel. 63.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 78.00 mph. Shorter arm, developing strength. (C) Shorter arm action.
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop time range; Shows the glove early, solid actions. Fields well. (C) Smooth on transfers, clean.
Athletic Testing: 4.189 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.33 Edge Score.

Cruz Cunill, Altamont (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 187.2 pounds. Medium build, leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance, small toe tap trigger. Mostly level bat path showing a middle of the field approach. Line drive approach. 62.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 83.00 mph. Shorter, athletic arm. (C) Lower arm slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop time range; Glove gets down later at times, clean when fielding. (C) Transfers were clean, block well.
Athletic Testing: 3.982 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.6 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.58 Edge Score.

Grady Moore, Madison Academy (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190 pounds. Proportional build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with the feet, small leg kick. Multiple lasers back up the middle from a mostly flat bat path. 65.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Lower arm slot, quick.
Defense: 1.97-2.07 pop time range; Quick and clean on all transfers. Blocks well.
Athletic Testing: 4.422 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.56 Edge Score.

Jeremy Menhennett, St. Luke's Episcopal (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 192 pounds. XL frame, proportional and sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with the feet, slightly open. Impressive bat speed, disciplined approach with the ability to drive balls to both gaps. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.1 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. OF - 87.00 mph. OF- Longer arm, higher slot. C- showed a shorter than from the OK, accurate throws to the bag.
Defense: 2.03-2.12 pop time range; OF- Fluid footwork, athletic actions. C- Clean on all transfers, blocks well.
Athletic Testing: 4.094 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.41 Edge Score.

Trent Wilson, Scottsboro (AL), 2025 Calhoun CC
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 198 pounds. Stronger and sturdy, XL frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wider stance. Small leg kick trigger. Mostly uphill path with a middle of the field approach. Showed juice to all fields. 67.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Athletic arm, shorter, higher slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.03 pop time range; Blocks and defends well Uses the long hop. Clean.
Athletic Testing: 4.123 runner in the 30-yard dash; 25.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.07 Edge Score.

Jaylen Crocker, American Christian Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. Proportional, strong and sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup with the feet. Tilted path with the barrel, showed juice to both gaps. Stays through contact very well. 69.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Short arm, quick release.
Defense: 1.97-2.00 pop time range; Blocks well, clean on all transfers.
Athletic Testing: 4.427 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.2 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.59 Edge Score.

Haines Bridges, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 217.4 pounds. XL frame, physical.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch in the stance, hands set high in the stance. Uphill bat path with carry to the pullside gap. 74.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Short, quick arm.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop time range; Blocks and defends well, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 4.078 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.76 Edge Score.

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