Alabama Rising Stars ID: Positional Player Reports

Bryson Bradford, Oxford (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-4, 105-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start back with minimal movement throughout, simple load, short stride. Repeatable swing, loose arms with a level path to the ball, line-drive approach with barrel control.
Power: 69.6 max exit velocity, averaged 64.9 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Cooper Dougal, Pleasant Valley (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-1, 105-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride with a leg-kick timing trigger, quiet pre-pitch movement. Fluid rhythm at the plate with a line-drive approach to the whole field.
Power: 71.6 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 mph. 204’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.

Rhys Jones, Spain Park (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Showed a ton of "feel" on the mound. High pitchability.
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/crouched setup, stays low throughout stride, slight knee-knock into his load. Loose quick hands with bat speed, short and level bat path, stays on plane.
Power: 77.9 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 135’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot; throws have carry.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.

Bodie Burnette, North Jackson (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth load, tempoed toe-tap trigger. Compact swing with a level path to the ball, loose arms with the ability to maintain balance throughout contact.
Power: 77.1 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Braden Martin, Lee Scott (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, slightly open, toe-taps into a short stride. Repeatable swing, loose arms with a level path to the ball, line-drive approach with barrel control.
Power: 76.8 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 131’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph.
Defense: Plays well through the baseball.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

LaBrandon Smith, Jacksonville (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-5, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride with a leg-kick timing trigger, quiet pre-pitch movement. Direct path with the hands, showing the ability to use the entire field.
Power: 74.3 max exit velocity, averaged 64.9 mph. 192’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. OF - 62 mph. Longer arm slot from over the top on the infield and outfield.
Defense: Developing hands with a clean transfer and footwork in the infield and outfield.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 134-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced/crouched setup, stays low throughout stride, slight knee-knock into his load. Uphill path, produces line-drive with a pull-side approach, flashed pop off the bat.
Power: 72.5 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 206’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Receptive hands. Quick, direct footwork.
Defense: 2.36- 2.42 pop times. Loose, fluid actions. Fairly clean transfer. Arm strength will develop in the coming years.
Run: 8.46 runner in the 60.

Jonah Inman, Cullman (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth load, tempoed toe-tap trigger. Showed some bat-strength, quick hands with a level path through the zone, intent to do damage.
Power: 79.1 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. OF - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot from the OF, developing arm strength from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.17- 2.24 pop times. OF- Quick, active feet. Moves with intent. C- quiet receiving skills.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Brody Lambert, Faith Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Impressive two-way talent that continues to progress.
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Leg-kick timing trigger, hangs foot into a long stride, fluid pre-pitch movements. Line drive approach, flashed barrel feel and above-average strength to the pull-side.
Power: 82.8 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

Sawyer Pearsall, McAdory High (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Solid athleticism and skills to match, nice looking '26 prospect.
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open setup, fluid rhythm in pre-pitch, leg lift timing trigger into a short stride. Slightly uphill path, stays through the zone, whole-field approach with fluid rhythm.
Power: 85.2 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 81 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate throws with some carry from both the infield and outfield.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork in both the infield and outfield.
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Cooper Mullins, Homewood (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start back with minimal movement throughout, simple load, short stride. Loose quick hands with bat speed, short and level bat path, stays on plane.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 269’ max distance.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.

Jaxson Wood, Hoover (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Seems to do a ton of things well on the field, will be a top '26 in the state.
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch movements, short stride. Short/slightly tilted path, gap-to-gap with a line-drive approach.
Power: 85.8 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot; throws have carry. Able to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, solid glove presentation.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Bryce Zimmerman, Hazel Green (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright/open setup, short stride. Compact swing with a level path to the ball, loose arms with the ability to maintain balance throughout contact.
Power: 73.6 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 198’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Cullen Patrick, McGill-Toolen (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth load, tempoed toe-tap trigger. Fluid rhythm at the plate with a line-drive approach to the whole field.
Power: 78.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, over the top arm action.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Anthonio Brown, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic MIF that has made significant strides in the past 11 months.
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Projectable frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open setup, fluid rhythm in pre-pitch, leg lift timing trigger into a short stride. Short bat path with an elevated attack angle, looks to create leverage out front, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87.6 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid glovework, showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Run: 6.55 runner in the 60. Fastest time at the event.

Karter Perry, Pell City (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, hands start back with minimal movement throughout. Loose quick hands with bat speed, short and level bat path, stays on plane.
Power: 77.1 max exit velocity, averaged 66.2 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 70 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with some quickness to the arm, accurate throws.
Defense: Plays well through the baseball with clean footwork.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Alex Gaston, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 160-pounds. Stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright/open setup, short stride. Compact swing with a level path to the ball, loose arms with the ability to maintain balance throughout contact.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, looked natural on the backhand.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Payton Wood, Spain Park (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Durable frame, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, back load, leg kick trigger, some balance through contact. Line drive approach, flashed barrel feel and above-average strength to the pull-side.
Power: 82.7 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Rangy defender with quiet feet and soft hands.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.

Braydon Wright, Home School (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF Will be a high follow in the AL '26 class.
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Long limbed, lengthy frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open setup, fluid rhythm in pre-pitch, leg lift timing trigger into a short stride. Slightly uphill path, stays through the zone, whole-field approach with fluid rhythm.
Power: 89.5 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long, over the top arm action.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Aaron Bailey, McAdory (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Legitimate high end two- way talent.
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Well- proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Leg-kick timing trigger, hangs foot into a long stride, fluid pre-pitch movements. Showed some bat-strength, quick hands with a level path through the zone, intent to do damage.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 308’ max distance. Highest exit velocity at the event.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 84 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot. Athletic arm is quick and shows carry on the infield and outfield.
Defense: Athletic defender, quiet footwork with sure hands, equally impressive at both positions.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Jake Fridley, Hoover (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Projectable frame. Plenty of room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open setup, fluid rhythm in pre-pitch, leg lift timing trigger into a short stride. Strong hands with bat-speed, uphill path through the zone with intent to lift the baseball.
Power: 79.2 max exit velocity, averaged 58.2 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 82 mph. IF- Long, high 3/4 slot; throws have carry. C- shorter arm path from a high 3/4 slot showing accuracy to the bag.
Defense: 1.93- 2.01 pop times. IF- Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop, C- Receptive hands. Quick, direct footwork on throws.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Joshua Wilhide, Bob Jones (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open, leg-lift timing trigger into a short stride.  Loose arms with an uphill path through the zone, pull-side approach with some bat-strength.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 179’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.16- 2.22 pop times. Loose, easy, fluid actions. Clean transfer. Showed solid athleticism behind the plate.
Run: 8.71 runner in the 60.

Cole Griffin, Hartselle (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth load, tempoed toe-tap trigger. Short inside path, fluid rhythm with a middle approach.
Power: 80.4 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 177’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Shorter arm action with accuracy to the 2B bag.
Defense: 2.16- 2.26 pop times. Quick transfer and the ability to stretch the plate. Added arm strength will help in years to follow.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Andrew Beaverson, Hazel Green (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, back load, leg kick trigger, some balance through contact. Direct path with the hands, showing the ability to use the entire field.
Power: 71.7 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, looked natural on the backhand.
Run: 8.91 runner in the 60.

Aiden Gaston, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 170-pounds. Thick upper body, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg-kick timing trigger, quiet pre-pitch movements. Line drive approach, flashed barrel feel and above-average strength to the pull-side.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 208’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32- 2.38 pop times. Firm hands. Upright position. Tall at gather. Long to release.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Bryce Rivers, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B Impressive '26 showing a high-level hit tool. 
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Broad shoulders. Thick through shoulders and chest.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open setup, fluid rhythm in pre-pitch, leg lift timing trigger into a short stride. Short bat path with an elevated attack angle, looks to create leverage out front, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.5 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot; throws have carry with accuracy.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Hudson Robbins, Saraland (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP Physical backstop to follow.
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Thick lower half, strength throughout frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open, fluid pre-pitch movement with a short stride, gets hands into a strong loading position. Uphill path, produces line-drive with a pull-side approach, flashed pop off the bat.
Power: 86.1 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Quick arm from an over-the-top slot, arm strength has improved since January.
Defense: 2.19- 2.26 pop times. Loose, easy, fluid actions. Clean transfer.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.

Brodie Wilson, Faith Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride with a leg-kick timing trigger, quiet pre-pitch movement. Slight uphill path through the zone with a middle to pull-side approach.
Power: 82.5 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose, athletic, short arm action, high 3/4 slot with life and carry.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, looked natural on the backhand.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Wyatt Pippin, Faith Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, back load, leg kick trigger, some balance through contact. Fluid rhythm at the plate with a line-drive approach to the whole field.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Canaan Whitman, Oxford (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, short leg-kick timing trigger, quiet pre-pitch movements. Line drive approach, flashed barrel feel and above-average strength to the pull-side.
Power: 77.8 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 204’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. OF - 77 mph. OF- Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose and accurate. C- Short, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: 2.26- 2.32 pop times. OF- Smooth footwork, soft hands with an athletic crow hop. C- Feet work in line with second base bag.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Lint Sawyer, Enterprise (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced setup, short stride, quiet pre-pitch movements. Loose, level path through the hitting zone.
Power: 79.3 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, looked natural on the backhand.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.

J.B. Leatherwood, Clay-Chalkville (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride with a leg-kick timing trigger, quiet pre-pitch movement. Repeatable swing, loose arms with a level path to the ball, line-drive approach with barrel control.
Power: 65.7 max exit velocity, averaged 63 mph. 187’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid glovework, showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.