TROY, AL - The Alabama All-State Games was held on Tuesday, July 11th at Riddle Pace Field at Troy University in Troy, AL. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2027 classes. These players went through a pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion to record hitting metrics. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated outings facing hitters during gameplay 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 Tuesday.

Continuing off our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all of the catchers that were present at the event. Please continue to check back over the next week, as we will continue to release individual scouting reports on each player from the event.

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Alex Cothren, Huntsville (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Proportional build, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance. Slight crouch. Mostly pullside with some tilt in the bat path.  59.5 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64.00 mph.   High 3/4 slot, developing transfer.
Defense: 2.47-2.63 pop times. Moves well on balls in the dirt with developing arm strength.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Hudson Gilman, Oxford  (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Physical build, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance. Small leg kick.  Compact approach with the hands with plenty of juice to both gaps from an uphill path.  73.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph.   Short arm slot, high 3/4 action with accuracy.
Defense: 1.85-1.90 pop times. High level defender in all aspects behind the plate. Really like the defensive actions.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Cole Griffin, Hartselle (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Physical lower half, well- proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open. Taller stance, hands set high.  Bat path has some tilt.Mostly middle of the field approach.  68.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph.   Longer slot, mostly over-the-top.
Defense: 2.06-2.34 pop times. Athletic setup with natural instincts with the mitt.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Davis Gulley, Bessemer Academy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional frame, long limbs.
Hit: SH. Balanced, athletic stance.  Tilt in the swing path with a mostly middle of the field approach.  64.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph.   Quick transfer, short arm action with carry.
Defense: 1.91-1.97 pop times. Big time throw-and-catch-game. Athletic actions across the board behind the dish.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Bryant Hopkins, Valley  (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Compact build, will continue to develop.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch from a slightly closed stance. Inside out approach, multiple line drives.  57.5 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62.00 mph.   Quick transfer with a mostly over-the-top-slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.50 pop times. Receives well with natural instincts on balls in the dirt.
Run: 8.99 runner in the 60.

Hayden Hutchins, Buckhorn  (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Athletic frame with present lower half strength.
Hit: RHH. Slight bend in the knees. Balanced, athletic setup.  Solid extension through contact. Tilted path with juice to both gaps.  63.5 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph.   High 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.25 pop times. Athletic hips with nice actions on balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Walker Lane, Lee-Scott Academy (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Proportional strength, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Small toe tap from an even, balanced stance.  Short, compact approach with a line drive approach to both fields.   
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph.   Short slot, high 3/4 with some carry.
Defense: 2.16-2.28 pop times. Fundamentally sound. Extends the zone for his pitcher.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.

James Lucas, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Compact, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup in the box.  Direct path to contact with some violence in the bat path. Plenty of carry to all fields.   
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph.   Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.13 pop times. Athletic actions.  Really commands the game. Quiet receiver.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Cooper McNutt, Haleyville  (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance.  Some tilt in the bat path with the ability to hit to all fields.  64.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph.   Quick transfer, high 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop times. Presents the mitt well, natural actions on balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Eli Smith, Wilson (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched. Even stance with the feet.  Nice extension through contact with carry to both gaps.  66.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph.   High slot, shorter arm action.
Defense: 2.19-2.37 pop times. Looseness in the hips, looks natural on balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Canaan Whitman, Oxford  (AL), 2026 
Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Strong lower half, strength throughout. 
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance.  Short, compact approach with a direct path to contact. Multiple line drives.  66.1 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 219’ max distance. 
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph.   High 3/4 slot, quick transfer.
Defense: 2.06-2.25 pop times. Athletic setup with looseness in the hips. 
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

 

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