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 outfielders that were present at the event. Check back tomorrow as we take a look at all of the infielders from the event.  

Bryson Hodge, James Clemens (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 145.5 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick trigger, hands work well through contact. Direct path with the hands to contact, sprayed balls to all fields. 65.4 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Longer arm action.
Defense: Presents the glove well, solid mover.
Athletic Testing: 3.933 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.0 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.51 Edge Score.

Brayden Entrekin, Russellville (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 148.2 pounds. Athletic frame, strong look. Leaner.
Hit: LHH. Open start with the feet, hands set high. Definite middle of the field approach with liners to both gaps. 68.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88.00 mph. Athletic arm, present strength.
Defense: Works through the ball well, fluid.
Athletic Testing: 4.042 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.62 Edge Score.

Cross Bowen, Cullman (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Long limbed, lean and wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced stance. Toe tap trigger. Middle of the field approach with some tilt in the bat path. Ball comes off the barrel well. 67.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph. Longer arm action, athletic arm.Shows carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, clean actions through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 3.872 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.6 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.84 Edge Score.

Cruise Baker, Hartselle (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 155 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, strong.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright stance, easy load of the hands. Stays through contact very well, does not get cheated. Hammers balls to both gaps. 67.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85.00 mph. Athletic arm, longer. Present strength.
Defense: Fields well, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 3.992 runner in the 30-yard dash; 27.4 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.01 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.

Davis Kelley, Helena (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 164 pounds. Longer limbed, athletic. Proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with the feet, small leg kick trigger. Mostly pullside approach, creates carry and backspin off the barrel. Loud round of BP. 71.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Shorter arm action.
Defense: The feet work well through the ball, gathers himself well after the ball gets in the glove.
Athletic Testing: 3.978 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.08 Edge Score.

Jacob Maples, Westbrook Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 164 pounds. Athletic and lean, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, hands set a little lower in the stance. Nice extension through contact with juice to the pullside. 64.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Lower arm, developing strength.
Defense: Works through the ball well, presents later with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.098 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.49 Edge Score.

Will Stapleton, Southside (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165 pounds. Stocky-like, athletic, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with the feet, small leg kick trigger. Mostly level bat path with juice to the pullside. 62.5 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm, developing strength.
Defense: Presents the glove well, clean.
Athletic Testing: 3.805 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.6 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.95 Edge Score.

Will Congo, James Clemens (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Athletic and leaner, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a toe tap trigger. Hands set back in the stance. Uphill bat path, mostly stayed in the middle of the field during BP. 69.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 213-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 93.00 mph. Longer arm, present strength. Athletic.
Defense: Fields well, aggressive through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 4.061 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.67 Edge Score.

Parks Woodruff, Lincoln (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170.2 pounds. Athletic and leaner build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly narrow with the feet with a small leg kick trigger. Flatter bat path with a middle of the field approach. Consistent liners up the middle. 72.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84.00 mph. Longer arm stroke, over the top.
Defense: Short, choppy footwork. Fluids actions. Presents the glove early.
Athletic Testing: 3.997 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.6 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.23 Edge Score.

Karter Perry, Pell City (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 172 pounds. Proportional, physical frame. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with the feet at setup.Hands set low in the stance. All fields approach with carry to the backside. 63.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84.00 mph. Longer arm stroke.
Defense: Fluid footwork, easy actions with the glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.063 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.9 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.13 Edge Score.

Ellis Thoms, Montgomery Catholic (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with the feet, simple on the front side. Uphill bat path, showed juice back up the middle of the field. 66 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78.00 mph. Developing arm strength, higher slot.
Defense: Shows the glove well, clean when fielding.
Athletic Testing: 4.115 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.8 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.92 Edge Score.

Sam Gillette, Hartselle (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 182 pounds. Medium build, athletic and lean.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, very simple approach. Quiet front side. Mostly pullside approach, barrel lags through the zone, solid bat to ball skills. 67 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Shorter arm stroke.
Defense: Choppy footwork, works well through the ball into the glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.103 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.1 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.8 Edge Score.

Gunner Sappington, Russellville (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 182.3 pounds. Stockier build, athletic and stronger.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, simple on the front side. Tilted bat path with a middle of the field approach. Ball explodes off of the bat. Impressive bat speed. 71.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Athletic arm, quick.
Defense: Moves well to the ball.
Athletic Testing: 4.061 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.32 Edge Score.

Cole Miles, Hartselle (AL), 2026 Jacksonville State
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 183.9 pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, strong base.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup with the feet. Explosive bat speed, strong top hand with solid lag through the hitting zone. Loud round of BP. 69 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Longer arm stroke, shows carry.
Defense: Moves well, fluid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 3.993 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.3 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.28 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.

Price Thornton, Deshler (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Stockier lower half, strong and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with the feet. Toe tap trigger. Flater bat path, multiple lasers back up the middle. Solid bat to ball skills. 65.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Longer, athletic arm with strength.
Defense: Clean actions, works through the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 4.079 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.5 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.96 Edge Score.

Brock Green, Northside (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Longer limbed, leaner frame. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Taller setup, feet are slightly open. Juice to the backside gap from a slightly uphill path. 69.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84.00 mph. Higher slot, some present strength.
Defense: Works through the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 4.041 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.74 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 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.

Slade Bounds, Spain Park (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 194.7 pounds. Proportional, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, small leg kick trigger. Explosive with the hands, creates carry and backskin to both gaps. 74.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm with a higher release.
Defense: Works through the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 3.827 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.7 -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.4 Edge Score.

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