ORANGE BEACH, AL - The South AL Preseason All-State, one of the top events of the year, was held on Sunday, January 12th at Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, 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 60-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 post event coverage of the event as we take an individual look at all pitchers that were at the event.  

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Dylan Ackerman, Daphne (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 215.8-pounds. Proportional build, strong base, sturdy.
Delivery: Hybrid set, fluid mover with control.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Late life, works in the zone. T2048, 1941 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. Bigger breaking action, 11/5 spin. T2330, 2330 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Firm, sweeping shape. T2260, 2260 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Feel for the offering, kills spin. Down in the zone. T1697, 1479 average rpm.

Brodie Bragg, Spain Park (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 161.8-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Delivery: Worked almost exclusively from the stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm, higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Typical action to the arm side from the left side. T1992, 1853 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. More 1/7 shape than his slider. T1770, 1770 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Power breaking ball with late side-to-side action. Really good when down in the zone. T1772, 1723 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Showed some cutting action, solid action. T1383, 1370 average rpm.

Asa (Ace) Burns, Oxford (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 132.3-pounds. Smaller, leaner body. More room for additional size.
Delivery: Methodical actions, works well down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from a higher slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Mostly straight, occasional action to the arm side. T2533, 2412 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Late 11/5 shape, commanded down in the zone. T2655, 2556 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Quality side to side action, firmer breaking ball. T2452, 2451 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Same arm speed and action as the fastball, created late tumble. T1497, 1460 average rpm.

Dtric Butler, Saraland (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 187.4-pounds. Longer limbed, athletic and wiry.
Delivery: Good tempo, controlled throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm, hides the ball well.
FB: T86, 81-85 mph. Works down, locates the glove side. T2155, 2036 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, late bite to the offering. Sweeping shape. T2050, 2026 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Occasional cut, spotty feel. T1987, 1987 average rpm.

Hudson Campbell, Glenwood (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 170.2-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame.
Delivery: Worked from the stretch, easy mover.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter, quick arm action.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Arm side run. In the zone with feel. T2081, 1997 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 12/6 shape, later break. Tight. T2324, 2236 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T1923, 1894 average rpm.

Trotter Creel, Fairhope (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 127.7-pounds. Smaller, leaner body. More room for additional size.
Delivery: Clean actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 action.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Mostly straight, located well to the glove side. T1991, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, gets around it at times. T1976, 1912 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Minimal break, backed up a little. Showed late sink. T1858, 1858 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Killed the spin, late arm side tumble. T1545, 1502 average rpm.

Colton Davis, Headland (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Longer limbed, lean. Can continue to fill out the frame.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 action.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Quality arm side run occasionally. Commanded well to the gloveside. T2054, 1880 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. Tight spin with quality 11/5 action. T1911, 1838 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Later breaker with true side-to-side action. T1842, 1774 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Quality secondary offering, shows really late tumble. T1691, 1577 average rpm.

Jack Diefenderfer, Prattville Christian Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 225-pounds. Physical build with a strong lower half.
Delivery: Moves well down the mound, good tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm, hides the ball.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Arm side life, late movement. T2065, 2003 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping shape, plays down. T2013, 1963 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Occasional cut. Spotty feel. T2114, 2080 average rpm.

Ryan Farr, Auburn (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146.6-pounds. Medium frame, lean. Can add more size to the body.
Delivery: Quicker tempo, moves well down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm, lower slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Down in the zone, sinking shape. T2072, 1913 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Late, sweeping action. T2792, 2717 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Hard arm side action, late. T1660, 1584 average rpm.

Alex Gaston, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-7, 179.7-pounds. Compact and sturdy build.
Delivery: Athletic, clean delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Late run into RH hitters. T2030, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. Sharp downer action, 11/5 shape. T2310, 2258 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Killed the spin,showed natural sink. T1648, 1547 average rpm.

Lawson Hare, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 177.5-pounds. Long limbed, lean body. More room for additional size.
Delivery: Hybrid set, more up tempo and quicker throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Higher arm slot, high 3/4.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Plays to the arm side with running action. T1960, 1875 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Bigger breaking shape, depth. 12/6. T1928, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Works in the zone, fade. T1876, 1804 average rpm.

Ethan Hilpert, McGill-Toolen Catholic (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 165.4-pounds. Proportional build, Can add more size to the frame.
Delivery: Up tempo actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm stroke from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 79-86 mph. Mostly straight, showed occasional cut. T2396, 2303 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Firm breaking ball, located well to the gloveside. T2620, 2588 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Solid feel, commands well down in the zone. T2019, 2019 average rpm.

Tarvaris Jackson II, Prattville (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 182.5-pounds. Leaner frame, proportional build. More room for added size.
Delivery: Fluid and controlled delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm, higher slot.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Arm side run. Plays down. T2071, 1961 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Spotty feel, tighter spin with late action. T1874, 1798 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Down, fade. T1839, 1808 average rpm.

Cam Kerbl, St. Michael Catholic (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 198-pounds. Proportional body, stocky-like.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery, clean mechanically.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. 4-seam showed natural sink, 2-seam showed quality action to the arm side. T2056, 1968 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Tight , quality spin. Played well down in the zone. T2317, 2228 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Late action, well shaped power breaking ball. T2301, 2301 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Solid feel on the pitch, cuts it a bit. Can be a major weapon. T1496, 1456 average rpm.

Austin Kightlinger, Northside (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 161.4-pounds. Leaner frame, athletic.
Delivery: Clean actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Mostly straight with some natural sink. T2504, 2394 average rpm.
CB: 75-75 mph. Tight spin, quality 11/5 shape. T2354, 2314 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Firm breaker. Quality secondary offering. Located down in the zone. T2256, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, plays the same out of the hand. T2263, 2056 average rpm.

Easton Kilpatrick, Ariton (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 172.8-pounds. Athletic frame, leaner. More room for additional size.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery, works well down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Mostly straight, showed some late life. T2177, 2110 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Sharp, tight spin. Later,minimal break. T2212, 2136 average rpm.

Logan Kruse, Orange Beach (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 187.6-pounds. Proportional, athletic build.
Delivery: Slower, controlled throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm, mid-to-high-3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Arm side run, works in the zone. T2688, 2475 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Tight shape with bigger breaking action. T2867, 2795 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Arm side fading action, late movement. T2086, 2028 average rpm.

Braden Martin, Lee-Scott Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 158.3-pounds. Leaner frame, medium build. More room for added size.
Delivery: Clean throughout the delivery, repeats well. Worked from the stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter, quicker arm from more over the top.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Arm side action with some late life. T2084, 1990 average rpm.
CB: 67-75 mph. 12/6 shape, tighter spin. Late bite to the offering. T2231, 2169 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Fading action to the arm side, plays well off the FB. Works down in the zone. T1658, 1622 average rpm.

Bryce McCollum, Orange Beach (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 5-8, 176.2-pounds. Strong lower half, proportional build.
Delivery: Throws across the body a bit, creating a tough matchup for LH hitters.
Arm Action: LH. Lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Occasional cutting action. T2444, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Later action with tight spin. Located down in the zone. T2479, 2434 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Kills the spin, showed late arm side action. T1286, 1270 average rpm.

Woods Mcelroy, Gulf Shores (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190.7-pounds. Proportional throughout, high waisted.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery. Works well down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight with occasional sink. T1891, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Solid 11/5 shape with later depth. T1992, 1956 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Advanced tumble, really plays well vs RH hitters. T1142, 1106 average rpm.
CUT: 75-79 mph. Later action with quality movement.

Cullen Patrick, McGill-Toolen Catholic (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 193.6-pounds. Athletic, physical build. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Worked mainly from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm, quick.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Worked to both sides of the plate, down. T2385, 2266 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Tight, late. T2220, 2138 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Arm side, occasional cut. T1756, 1724 average rpm.

Emmitt Pinson, Alexandria (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-8, 149.9-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame. More room for added size.
Delivery: Clean actions down the mound. Repeats delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Mostly straight with occasional sink. T2064, 1994 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 action, late depth. T2147, 1996 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, late depth into RH hitters. T1515, 1438 average rpm.

Zane Rogers, Orange Beach (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 158.3-pounds. Athletic build, leaner. More room for additional size.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery, attacks down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. 2- seam showed late arm side action. 4-seam also showed some later action and sink. T2061, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Late depth, commanded well down in the zone. T2388, 2319 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Later action, tight spin. T2316, 2266 average rpm.

Jesse Rogers, Gulf Shores (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 199.1-pounds. Proportional frame, sturdy and strong.
Delivery: Controlled throughout, uptempo.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm, longer.
FB: T74, 74-74 mph. Arm side action, in and around the zone. T1751, 1713 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. In the zone, 11/5 break. T1879, 1792 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Arm side fade. T1414, 1292 average rpm.

Brady Sack, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 161.4-pounds. Longer, lean body. Can continue to add to the frame.
Delivery: Controlled delivery. Moves well down the hill.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Works the FB to the glove side, down and in the zone. T2100, 2035 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, slows the arm down just a bit. Shows feel for the pitch. T1848, 1806 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Late fading action, has feel for the offering. T1616, 1554 average rpm.

Davis Shiver, Enterprise (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 176.2-pounds. Proportional throughout, athletic.
Delivery: Worked from the stretch, slower tempo, controlled.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Cutting action at times, worked to the arm side well. T1724, 1645 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 spin, works to the arm side. T1793, 1698 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm side action, plays in and around the zone. T1684, 1533 average rpm.

Aiden Urnis, Prattville (AL), 2026 New Orleans
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame.
Delivery: Methodical actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. 2-seam showed legit arm side action. T2246, 2191 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. Sharp, late action. Plays well down in the zone. T2165, 2165 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Deceptive out of the hand with late tumble. T1739, 1739 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-74 mph. Late movement, will disappear from RH hitters.

Ethan Wade, Auburn (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 212.3-pounds. Long body, proportional throughout.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm stroke, high 3/4 action.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight with some sink. T2237, 2134 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Located down, solid 11/5 shape. T2187, 2157 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Buried it down in the zone, solid deception, thrown with fastball intent. T1771, 1711 average rpm.

Kolten Webster, Marbury (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 145.1-pounds. Long limbed, lean and athletic body.
Delivery: Hybrid set, easy and controlled tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, mid-3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Arm side run, works down in the zone. T2027, 1979 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Bigger breaking shape, 10/4 spin. T1928, 1832 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Arm side movement. T1476, 1443 average rpm.

Riley Wilemon, Faith Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 181.9-pounds. Athletic and lean frame, can add more to the frame.
Delivery: Up tempo, easy actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Mostly straight with late action to the arm side. T2464, 2401 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Commanded well down in the one, solid 11/5 shape. T2503, 2415 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Later breaker, firm breaking ball. T2379, 2360 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Spiked it some but showed good action. T2160, 2115 average rpm.

Brodie Wilson, Faith Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 192.9-pounds. Proportional build, lean.
Delivery: Hybrid set, slower and more controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm slot, easy.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Ride, late life. T2415, 2310 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Downer, tighter spin. Lands in the zone for strikes. T2384, 2329 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Works down, spotty control at times. T2251, 2208 average rpm.

Houston Hartsfield, Briarwood Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 166.5-pounds. Longer, lean build. Athletic.
Delivery: Worked from the stretch, athletic mover.
Arm Action: LH. Longer, loose arm. Mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. Arm side run, late. Occasional cut. T2143, 1992 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Late breaking action, tighter. Plays down. T2392, 2317 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T1518, 1509 average rpm.

John William Nix, Gulf Shores (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 165.8-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Can continue to add to the frame.
Delivery: Hybrid set, quicker mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action. Mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Sink/run. T1991, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Depth, bigger break. T2050, 1983 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping shape. T2010, 1953 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Arm side fading action. T1773, 1729 average rpm.

Matthew Steele, Orange Beach (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 163.1-pounds. Long limbed, lean and athletic body.
Delivery: Hybrid set, little more uptempo.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, long and whippy. Lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Arm side action, late life. T2452, 2289 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Bigger breaking action, 11/5 shape. T2539, 2463 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Spotty feel, tighter spin. T2490, 2244 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Gets around it at times, has feel for the offering. T1550, 1456 average rpm

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