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 outfielders from the event. Keep checking back as we will continue to release individual scouting reports (by position) over the next few days.

Cruise Baker, Muscle Shoals (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Direct path to contact. Handles the barrel to all fields. Line drive type approach. 64.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Longer, over the top slot.
Defense: Works through the ball well, solid footwork.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Proportional frame, can add weight/strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, taller stance. Level bat path with a mostly middle of the field approach. Multiple line drives during BP. 57.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74.00 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well through the ball, natural actions.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Ethan Ray, Muscle Shoals (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 143-pounds. Leaner frame, long levers. Can add size/strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Straight to contact with the barrel showing a middle of the field approach. 64.3 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 65.00 mph. Shorter arm strike, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Choppy feet through the ball. Solid fundamentals.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60.

John Carter Goolesby, Florence (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean frame, athletic build. Can add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, feed set fairly wide. Mostly level bat path with a pullside approach. Stays on the ball well. 59.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73.00 mph. Shorter arm strike, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet are well synced with the glove. Solid actions.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Braden Martin, Lee-Scott Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean frame with room for added development.
Hit: SH. Balanced, athletic stance. Leg kick trigger with the front side. Middle of the field approach. 61.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 198’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid actions attacking the ball. Solid fundamentals.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Hudson Campbell, Glenwood (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Proportional build, stronger lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance. Direct path to contact with the hands. 66.6 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73.00 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Showed carry.
Defense: Solid actions attacking the ball.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Karter Perry, Pell City (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Developed lower half. Proportional build.
Hit: SH. Narrow, open stance with a small toe tap trigger. Middle of the field approach with some juice to both gaps. Repeatable swing. 60 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Higher 3/4 arm slot, showed some carry out of the hand.
Defense: Solid defensive actions, feet work well.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.

Jackie Blanchard, Daphne (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Has added size/strength. Athletic build throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, direct path with the hands. Line drive approach from a slightly tilted bat path. Showed juice to the pullside gap. 70 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Feet work well through the ball.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Colin Watson, Daphne (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 157-pounds. Proportional build with strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Direct path with the hands. Closed stance, hands set high. Middle of the field, line drive approach. Handles the barrel well to all fields. 68.2 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm strike.
Defense: Moves well, feet are smooth through the ball.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Mac Blair, Glenwood (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Proportional build, can add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, small leg kick trigger. Some tilt in the bat path. Solid extension through contact with the ability to drive balls to both gaps. 67.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 75.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm strike.
Defense: Solid, natural instincts. Footwork is solid.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Andrew Summers, Whitesburg Christian (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic build, high waisted. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance. Hands set high in the stance. Used the whole field during BP, created carry to both gaps. 67.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm strike.
Defense: Aggressive actions moving through the ball, solid feet and actions.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Maddox Eady, Daphne (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 163-pounds. Lean frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Small leg kick trigger. Mostly flat bat path with some juice to the pullside. 66.7 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71.00 mph. Shorter arm strike, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamentally sound moving through the ball.
Run: Did not run the 60.

JB Upton, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame. Athleticism throughout.
Hit: SH. Narrow, taller stance. Creates a ton of whip through the zone. Solid extension and carry off the bat. Tilted bat path. 73.4 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, ball stays on line.
Defense: Really works through the ball well.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Cade Lott, Booneville (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds. Lean frame, plenty of room for added size/strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Small toe tap trigger. Handles the bat to all fields with a line drive approach. 57 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 213’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73.00 mph. Longer arm strike from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work well, attacks the ball well.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

JJ Wright, Marshall Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Proportional lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with the feet, hands set high in the stance. Showed solid bat speed. Stayed inside contact with the hands. Middle of the field approach. 60.2 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, solid defensive actions.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Aiden Peets, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame. Can add weight in the future.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance. Small leg kick trigger. Showed a mostly pullside approach from a tilted bat path. 67.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Moves well laterally and through the ball.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Jackson Howell, Amory (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Can add weight and strength.
Hit: LHH. Open, taller stance. Direct path to contact. Some tilt in the bat path with carry to both gaps. Mostly line drive approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm strike, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Really works through the ball well. Solid defensive actions.
Run: 7.07 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 pullside 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.

James Blackwood, Oxford (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Proportional build, can add plenty of strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance. Hands set high. Solid extension through contact with juice to the pullside. Slight tilt in the bat path. Solid bat speed. 72.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Long arm strike, high 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Aggressive getting to the ball in front.
Run: 7.30 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.

Stone Myrick, St. Andrews Episcopal (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Direct path to contact. Tilt in the bat path with solid extension through contact. Major juice to the pullside, creates a ton of carry off the barrel. 69.3 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Really works through the ball well. Solid defensive actions.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

Cole Gideon, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional frame, some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance. Hands set high in the stance. Pullside juice. Stays on contact very well. Explosive bat speed. 74.3 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work well, attacks the ball well.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

 

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