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 infielders that were present at the event. Check back tomorrow as we wrap up our coverage of the event by taking a look at all of the pitchers that threw a bullpen.  

Charlie Cassingham, Virgil Grissom (AL), 2025 South Alabama
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 153 pounds. Leaner and athletic frame. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup with the feet, simple frontside. Barrels lags through the zone creating carry. Showed an all fields approach. 64.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 247-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89.00 mph. Longer, athletic arm.
Defense: Moves really well up the middle, clean with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 3.854 runner in the 30-yard dash; 29.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.27 Edge Score.

Harry Monroe, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 120 pounds. Smaller frame, leaner.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick trigger from a balanced setup with the feet. Mostly flat bat path, sprayed balls to all fields. Keeps the barrel through contact. 52.5 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (70.4 avg.); 213-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Developing arm strength, accurate.
Defense: Fields clean, moves easily to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 4.425 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.1 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.88 Edge Score.

Cason Smith, Pell City (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 142 pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Smaller leg kick trigger. Balanced setup with the feet. Stays through contact with the barrel. Drove balls to both gaps throughout his BP round. 63.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Fields cleanly, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 3.977 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.82 Edge Score.

Joshua Burrell Jr, Virgil Grissom (AL), 2025 Calhoun CC
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 145 pounds. Longer limbed, athletic and lean body.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, slightly narrow with the feet. Slight tilt in the bat path. Hands work directly to contact. Solid extension through contact. 64 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Smooth and clean when fielding, later glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 3.862 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.0 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.32 Edge Score.

Luke Green, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 147.3 pounds. Longer limbed build, athletic and lean.
Hit: RHH. Wider with the feet, toe tap trigger on the front side. Showed a mostly pullside approach with come tilt in the bat path. 61.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Longer, athletic arm.
Defense: Presents the glove well, covers ground.
Athletic Testing: 3.997 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.62 Edge Score.

Griffin Hendon, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Athletic build, medium frame. Lean.
Hit: RHH. Larger leg kick timing on the front side. Simple setup. Solid barrel lag through the zone. Compact approach with a line drove approach back up the middle. 62.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 234-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Longer arm action, athletic arm.
Defense: Works to both sides well, presents the glove early.
Athletic Testing: 4.074 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.1 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.92 Edge Score.

Chase Utley, Whitesburg Christian (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Athletic frame, leaner build.
Hit: LHH. Slight crouch in the stance. Slightly open with the feet. Mostly level bat path, line drive approach with a definite middle of the field approach. 64.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Athletic.
Defense: Presents the glove early, fluid and clean.
Athletic Testing: 4.107 runner in the 30-yard dash; 27.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.19 Edge Score.

Taylor White, Hartselle (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150.6 pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with the feet. Toe tap trigger. Uphill with the barrel, stayed mostly in the middle of the field. Impressive approach for a younger prospect.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (76.5 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Longer arm with developing strength.
Defense: Solid actions when fielding at first base.
Athletic Testing: 4.335 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.05 Edge Score.

Jeffery Rich, Huntsville (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 153.9 pounds. Long, leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. hands set back in the stance, feet are balanced, simple front side. Works the hands well inside contact. Showed a middle to backside approach. 59.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Longer arm, lower slot.
Defense: Presents the glove well, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 4.1 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.78 Edge Score.

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 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.

Brodie Johnson, Westbrook Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155.4 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Can add more size to the frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with the lower half. Small leg kick trigger. Line drive approach, able to handle the barrel to all fields. Impressive round. 67.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Lower arm slot, athletic.
Defense: Smooth, fundamental actions.
Athletic Testing: 3.961 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.4 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.04 Edge Score.

Baylor Morrison, Etowah (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 155.6 pounds. Athletic and leaner body, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup in the box, small toe tap trigger. Really connected swing, hands work directly to contact. Barrel stays through the hitting zone. Consistent liners to the middle. 67.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89.00 mph. OF - 90.00 mph. Athletic arm, longer. Present strength. Carry out of the hand.
Defense: Moves well laterally, clean and smooth.
Athletic Testing: 4.067 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.01 Edge Score.

Dalton Dardin, Virgil Grissom (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 156.8 pounds. Longer limbs, wiry and athletic. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup with the feet, small leg kick trigger. Definite middle of the field approach, mostly level bat path. 30.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89.00 mph. Longer arm, whippy, present strength.
Defense: Fields clean, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 4.193 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.4 Edge Score.

Ellis Tucker, Northridge (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157.2 pounds. Leaner frame, athletic. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with the feet. Small toe tap. Mostly flat bat path, stays through contact with the barrel. Middle to pullside approach. 63.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Fields well, clean work with the glove. Moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 4.283 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 39.13 Edge Score.

Charlie Maniscalco, Oxford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 130 pounds. Athletic build, strong and sturdy look. Proportional.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, taller setup. Leg kick trigger. Middle of the field approach. Line drive approach middle to pullside. 68.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.1 avg.); 227-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm.
Defense: Quick to the ball, moves well laterally. Clean.
Athletic Testing: 3.848 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.4 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.05 Edge Score.

Andrew Petrock, Pelham (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 164 pounds. Athletic, physical and leaner.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, narrow with the feet. Mostly level bat path, multiple lasers up the middle. Solid barrel lag through the zone. Really impressive BP round. 69.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Athletic, quick arm. Shorter.
Defense: Stays low, fields cleanly. Athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 4.025 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.1 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.85 Edge Score.

Colton Clark, Hazel Green (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 164.5 pounds. Longer and lean. Stronger base.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance, small leg kick. Hands set high in the stance. Mostly pullside approach from an uphill path with the barrel. Showed consistent juice. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Loose, longer arm with developing strength.
Defense: Solid actions when fielding, gets tall at times. Moves well.
Athletic Testing: 4.284 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.05 Edge Score.

Witt Crisler, Hartselle (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Athletic and leaner build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with the feet, hands set fairly high in the stance. Shorter, compact approach. Crushed balls to the backside gap. Impressive approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (86.4 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Longer arm, whippy.
Defense: Smooth when fielding, fundamental.
Athletic Testing: 4.194 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.01 Edge Score.

Jesse Isensee, James Clemens (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 169.1 pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with the feet. Smaller leg kick. Slightly uphill with the barrel. Short and compact approach. Hammered balls to the backside. 62.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Short, quick, athletic arm.
Defense: Shows the glove, clean fielding actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.155 runner in the 30-yard dash; 25.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 87.05 Edge Score.

Luke Martin, Arab (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 0 pounds. Physical, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with the feet, simple on the front side. Uphill bat path with carry back to the middle of the field. Solid barrel lag through the zone. 69.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Strong, longer arm.
Defense: Solid work with the glove, mobile around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 4.05 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.91 Edge Score.

Paul Barnett, Mountain Brook (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170 pounds. Longer and leaner, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow with the feet, slightly open. Explosive hands, creates torque in the lower half with major pullside juice. 82.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (97.5 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 93.00 mph. Athletic arm, accurate throws with present strength.
Defense: Fields smooth, moves well to both sides easily.
Athletic Testing: 4.058 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.14 Edge Score.

Mayson Elam, Northridge (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 172.2 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with the feet, hands set fairly high in the stance. Fairly level bat path, solid extension through contact. Advanced BP round with a middle of the field approach. 65.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Shorter arm, higher slot.
Defense: Covers ground to both sides, solid and fluid actions when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 3.888 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.27 Edge Score.

Connor Drake, Madison County (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 173.5 pounds. Longer and lean body, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, toe tap trigger. Barrel path shows slightly uphill with a middle to pullside approach. 62.4 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88.00 mph. Quick and shorter arm.
Defense: Presents the glove early, fundamental.
Athletic Testing: 4.034 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.56 Edge Score.

Brody Blevins, Westbrook Christian (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 173.9 pounds. Leaner and athletic, physical. Sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, toe tap trigger. Simple, contact approach with lasers to all fields. Stays through the hitting zone a long time. Impressive BP round. 69.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Quick arm, athletic with present strength.
Defense: Fields cleanly, later glove presentation at times.
Athletic Testing: 3.925 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.44 Edge Score.

Jack Sims, Hartselle (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 173.9 pounds. Athletic, longer and lean.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with quick leg kick. Good balance throughout. Mostly upward path ability to lag barrel. Gap-to-gap pop with quality approach. Present hand speed. 67.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Longer arm action, present strength.
Defense: Moves well up the middle, clean with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.159 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.0 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.03 Edge Score.

Steven Cavaco, Huntsville (AL), 2025 Ohio State
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Proportional, athletic. Strong.
Hit: LHH. Balanced with the feet, small leg kick on the front side. Uphill bat path with a mostly pullside approach. Numerous tilted line drives. 71.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (100.5 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 87.00 mph. Stronger arm, accurate throws across.
Defense: Clean when fielding, mobile defender at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 3.916 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.59 Edge Score.

Ryan Gross, Sparkman (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Higher waisted, athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Small toe tap from a balanced, athletic setup. Creates some torque in the lower half, short to contact with solid extension through the hitting zone. 30.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Longer arm action with developing strength.
Defense: Solid actions when fielding, clean with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.075 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.68 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 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.

Memphis Scott, Madison County (AL), 2025 Alabama-Huntsville
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Longer frame, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Small leg kick trigger. Balanced setup with the feet. Uphill path with the barrel. Showed a mostly pullside approach during his round. 66.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Longer arm action, present strength.
Defense: Fields clean, solid actions with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 15.0 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.36 Edge Score.

Garrett Reid, Deshler (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 177.5 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick from a balance setup with the feet. Middle of the field approach from a slightly uphill bat path. 66.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Shorter arm with some present strength.
Defense: Presents the glove well, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.152 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.06 Edge Score.

Reece Brazeal, Bob Jones (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-5, 177.7 pounds. Longer, wiry look. More room for additional size.
Hit: RHH. Taller, balanced setup. Fairly large leg kick. Tilted bat path with carry and backspin to the pullside gap. Loud contact. 66.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Shorter arm with some developing strength.
Defense: Solid mover, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 4.143 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.92 Edge Score.

Christopher England Jr., Hillcrest (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 178.8 pounds. Longer limbed, athletic and leaner.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, toe tap. Longer stride. Mostly pullside with carry. Did hammer some balls to the backside gap. 70.1 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Developing arm strength, shorter arm.
Defense: Choppy at times, fields clean.Works well around the 1B bag.
Athletic Testing: 4.194 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.63 Edge Score.

Will Edmondson, Collinsville (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Proportional throughout, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance and open with the feet. Some tilt in the bat path at the finish. Creates some jump off the barrel. Gap to gap approach. 68.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Shorter arm, developing arm strength.
Defense: Solid actions when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 4.316 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.44 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 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.

Matthew Drinkwater, James Clemens (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 181.4 pounds. Proportional throughout, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick trigger. Balanced stance. Slight uphill bat path, impressive round. Hammered balls to both gaps. 70.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90.00 mph. Athletic arm, lower arm slot.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well.
Athletic Testing: 4.023 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.21 Edge Score.

JB Upton, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 184.3 pounds. Strong base, physical. Athletic and lean.
Hit: SH. Small toe tap from a simple setup. Hands work well inside contact. Stays short and through contact with liners to both gaps. 69.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: Moves well up the middle, fields clean. OF- fluid footwork, works well though the ball.
Athletic Testing: 3.916 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.58 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 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.

Garrett Blacklock, Virgil Grissom (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 195 pounds. Proportional throughout, strong.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, toe tap trigger. Simple setup. Compact swing with some present strength. Controls barrel well through the zone. Level path. 61.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Longer arm, accurate on throws.
Defense: Solid actions around the bag, later glove presentation.
Athletic Testing: 4.341 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.2 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.87 Edge Score.

Easton Nelms, Hartselle (AL), 2025 Samford
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 192.7 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup with the feet, higher leg kick. Uphill path with the barrel. Plenty of carry to the pullside. 70.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88.00 mph. Longer arm, present strength.
Defense: Fields clean, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 3.869 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.12 Edge Score.

Peyton Rackard, Hillcrest (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 193.3 pounds. Bigger frame, strong base.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with the feet, small toe tap trigger. Uphall path with juice to the middle of the field. Stays through contact with the barrel. 64.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm action.
Defense: Fields well, can move laterally well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 4.229 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.0 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.95 Edge Score.

Andrew Beaverson, Hazel Green (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 204 pounds. XL frame, stronger and sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with the feet, smaller leg kick trigger. Mostly pullside approach with carry to the pullside gap. Barrel stays through contact. 72.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.9 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Shorter arm with some present strength.
Defense: Great feel for the glove, mobile around the 1B bag.
Athletic Testing: 4.259 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.16 Edge Score.

Ty Marsh, Hartselle (AL), 2025 Western Kentucky
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Stronger, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with the feet, simple front side. Solid barrel lag through the zone. All fields approach with a tilted line drive approach. 70.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 246-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89.00 mph. Athletic arm, shorter.
Defense: Clean actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 4.111 runner in the 30-yard dash; 25.2 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.68 Edge Score.

Chris Fitts, East Limestone (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-2, 207.2 pounds. Physical, stronger and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch in the stance, simple approach on the front side. Tilted bat path with some high level hand speed. Handled the barrel to gaps. 72.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Longer arm, lower slot.
Defense: Clean with the glove, fields well.
Athletic Testing: 4.017 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.02 Edge Score.

David Potts, Scottsboro (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 210 pounds. Proportional, XL frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed with the feet, small leg kick trigger. Uphill bat path. Worked the middle of the field throughout his round. Barrel lags through the zone. 63.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 235-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Longer arm, lower slot.
Defense: Solid actions when fielding, presents the glove well.
Athletic Testing: 4.5 runner in the 30-yard dash; 14.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.76 Edge Score.

Reed Bruce, Central (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 213.9 pounds. Physical, stronger.
Hit: RHH. Toe tap trigger from a wider stance with the feet. Solid barrel lag through the zone. Handles the barrel to all fields. Carry to the pullside. 69.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Longer arm, accurate.
Defense: Fields clean, moves well around the 1B bag.
Athletic Testing: 4.266 runner in the 30-yard dash; 15.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.93 Edge Score.

Tyler Johnson, Wetumpka (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 215 pounds. Bigger build, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Smallleg kick from a slightly open stance. Solid barrel lag through the zone. Mashed balls to the middle of the field with carry. 72.2 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Nearly OTT.
Defense: Moves well to both sides, clean actions. Stays low.
Athletic Testing: 4.171 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.62 Edge Score.

Caleb Barnett, Mountain Brook (AL), 2025 Alabama
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 220 pounds. Physically imposing frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with the feet. Balanced setup with the feet. Major bat speed with a tremendous amount of carry to the pullside gap. Big time round. 75.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 109 mph max exit velocity (104.3 avg.); 418-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 93.00 mph. Loose, athletic arm. Present strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, smooth actions.

Noah Crosby, Mountain Brook (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 222.5 pounds. Strength throughout, physical.
Hit: RHH. Narrow with the feet, slightly open. Major pullside juice with serious carry. Loud BP round. Stays through contact very well. 78.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (96.3 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Longer arm. accurate throws.
Defense: Fields clean, solid mover around the bag at first base.                                                                                                                                          Vizual Edge: 68.28 Edge Score.

Hunter Elmore, American Christian Academy (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 225 pounds. XL frame, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with the feet, simple approach on the front side. Uphill bat path with carry and backspin to the middle of the field. Impressive round of BP. 71 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.4 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Shorter arm, present strength.
Defense: Good with the glove, solid mover.
Athletic Testing: 4.386 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.4 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.02 Edge Score.

Eli King, Hartselle (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 226.2 pounds. Proportional build, XL frame. Sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, hands set back in the stance. Uphill with the barrel and really stays on the ball through contact. Drove balls to both gaps. 69.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Accurate throws across. Higher arm slot.
Defense: Fundamental, presents the glove well. Fields clean.
Athletic Testing: 4.477 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.4 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.82 Edge Score.

Cole Newsom, Hartselle (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 120 pounds. Smaller frame, lean build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly narrow with the feet, simple approach on the front side. Solid barrel lag through the zone. Handles pitches in all quadrants of the zone. Solid barrel discipline. 59.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Longer, athletic with present strength.
Defense: Fundamental, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 4.289 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 47.79 Edge Score.

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