BOONEVILLE, MS - The AL/MS Border Battle was held on October 14th-15th at Northeast Mississippi CC in Booneville, MS. This was an invite-only event that consisted of prospects in the 2025, 2026, & 2027 classes from both Alabama & Mississippi. These players went through a pro-style workout on Saturday and took batting practice using Trackman to record hitting metrics, then followed it up with gameplay on Sunday with pitchers throwing multiple innings. To see full statistics gathered from the event, CLICK HERE. 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 this weekend.

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Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at all of the catchers from the event. Keep checking back as we will continue to release individual scouting reports (by position) over the next few days. 

Drew Monte, Hoover (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Proportional build with athleticism throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Direct path to contact with slight tilt in the bat path. Worked middle of the field to the backside gap. 63.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.37 pop times. Receives the ball well. Quick transfer on throws to 2B. Natural actions on balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Zackary Johnson, Bob Jones (AL), 2025 Alabama
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, small toe tap trigger. Legit juice to the pullside. Tilted bat path creates carry and backspin off the bat. Major juice. 73.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 93.8 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Quicker 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.00 pop times. Athletic backstop, natural actions on balls in the dirt. Throws on line to the 2B bag.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Hudson Robbins, Saraland (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Physical build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open, wider stance. Hands set high in the stance. Mostly pullside approach, creating carry off the barrel. Stays through contact. 67.1 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.00 pop times. Natural receiver, can extend the plate for pitchers. Really solid with the mitt.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Nick Peters, Helena (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Well developed lower half, physicality throughout the frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open stance. Leg kick timing mechanism. Creates some backspin off the barrel. Solid extension through contact. Multiple line drives during BP. 73 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. More over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop times. Quick transfer, quick fee. Moves well behind the plate.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Wyatt Williams, Thompson (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Lengthy frame, can add size/strength. Athleticism throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance. Mostly pullside with solid bat speed. Showed tilt in the bat path. Explosive hands. 67.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 363’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Over-the-top slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.03 pop times. Does a nice job receiving the ball down in the zone. Natural, easy actions.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

James Lucas, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Physical build, shorter stature.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open stance. Solid extension through contact. Major juice to the pullside. Explosive bat speed. 75.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 98.4 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop times. Moves well behind the plate, quick transfer on the throw to 2B.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Mason McCain, Jackson Prep (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed, small leg kick trigger. Some tilt in the bat path with carry to both gaps. Showed solid juice to both gaps. 62.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. True 3/4 slot, shorter arm strike.
Defense: 2.22-2.41 pop times. Fluid defensive actions, clean receiver.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60.

Mason Ballard, Tupelo (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced stance with the feet. Showed tilt in the bat path and a mostly middle of the field approach. 69 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. High 3/4 strike.
Defense: 1.90-2.07 pop times. Quiet receiver, loose hips. Defends at a high level.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Brayden Bennett, Lewisburg (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Strong lower half with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open stance. Hands set high. Tilt in the bat path. Showed the ability to drive balls to both fields. 68.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.34-2.56 pop times. Flashed the glove early and the feet work well. C- quick transfer on the throw to 2B.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Jacob Matthews, Booneville (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean frame, plenty of room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with the feet, narrow stance. Mostly flat bat path resulted in numerous line drives back up the middle during BP. 69.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Longer arm action.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Solid actions with the mitt. Natural on balls in the dirt. 
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Grant Walendzik, Lewisburg (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Shorter frame, stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, toe tap trigger. Mostly pullside approach carry and backspin to the LCF gap. 74.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: 2.38-2.53 pop times. Really aggressive attacking the ball. C- quiet receiver, moves well behind the plate.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Hayes Hooker, Tupelo (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong build, developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open, taller stance. Toe tap trigger. Mostly pullside approach. Stays through contact very well. Showed solid bat speed. 66 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Longer arm strike, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.32 pop times. Feet work well through the ball. C- loose hips behind the plate, solid actions with the mitt.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Charley Dunn, Washington School (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Shorter stature but physical throughout.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick. Slightly opened stance. Serious pullside juice, creates backspin from a tilted bat path. 70.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Quick arm slot, over-the-top.
Defense: 2.03-2.28 pop times. Natural receiver, works well receiving down on the zone.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Tyson Henry, West Union Attendance Center (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 210-pounds. Strong lower half, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Stands tall in the box. Tilted bat path, mostly pullside off the bat. Solid extension through contact. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Mid 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.31 pop times. Solid actions, able to stretch the plate for pitchers.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.

 

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