Prep Baseball Report

Birmingham Preseason ID: Pitcher Reports


David Sharp
Deep South Supervisor

PELHAM, AL - The Birmingham Preseason ID was held on Wednesday, January 3rd at P360 Performance Sports in Pelham, AL. This event was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2024-2029 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 30 yard dash using Swift 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 Wednesday.

Today we wrap up our coverage of the event as we take a look at all of the pitchers from the event.  

J.B. Leatherwood, Moody (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 147-pounds. Longer, lanky and leaner body. Plenty of room for added mass and size.
Delivery: Worked mainly from the stretch, simple mechanics.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, hides it well.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Has some sinking action, developing arm strength. T1943, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Side to side action, works down in the zone. T2100, 2040 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Same slot as the FB, deceptive out of the hand. T1337, 1274 average rpm.

Collin Crump, Homewood (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Athletic build, can add size and strength.
Delivery: Lot of moving parts, worked primarily from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 arm action.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Works to both sides of the plate, spotty with control. T2023, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, hard and late break. T2375, 2325 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Occasional cut, keeps the arm speed the same as the FB. Works down. T1943, 1909 average rpm.

Garrett Edwards, Oak Mountain (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds. Tall, slender frame. Plenty of room for added development.
Delivery: Quicker tempo throughout the delivery. Clean.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, higher, OTT slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Works in the zone, plays to both sides of the plate. Low spin on the FB. T1812, 1689 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6 spin, lands for strikes. T1376, 1320 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Developing pitch, spotty with control at times. T1746, 1652 average rpm.

Patrick McQueeney, Spain Park (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame. Can add size/strength.
Delivery: Repeats well, quicker delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Lower mid 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Arm side action. T2109, 2042 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Hard breaking action, solid feel. 1/7 spin. T2137, 2064 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Works down, spotty with control. Slows the body down at times when throwing. T1854, 1807 average rpm.

Paul Barnett, Mountain Brook (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic frame. Can continue to add size and strength.
Delivery: Hybrid set. Easy mover down the mound, controlled body.
Arm Action: RH. Mid-to-high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Jumps out of the hand, pounds the zone. T2521, 2389 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Nasty, higher spin, great feel for the offering. Swing and miss pitch. T2629, 2552 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Hard fading action to the arm side, good feel. T1913, 1887 average rpm.

Mason Baynes, Mountain Brook (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium frame, leaner body. Room to fill out the frame and add size.
Delivery: Controlled, gets down the mound well.
Arm Action: RH. Submarine slot.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. Backs up some, pounds the zone. Occasional cut. T1679, 1599 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Late break, great feel. Works in the zone. T1932, 1836 average rpm.
CH: 61-62 mph. Fading arm side action. Disappears at the plate. T1367, 1220 average rpm.

Hayden Jones, Central (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Longer limbed body, athletic. More room for additional size and strength.
Delivery: Controlled down the mound with easy motor.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, works from a mid-high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Worked around the zone, late life. T2124, 2098 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. 12/6 spin, swing and miss pitch when located down. T2055, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. Spotty with control. Developing pitch. T2125, 2125 average rpm.
CH: 67-67 mph. Good feel, worked down in the zone. T1743, 1743 average rpm.

Barron Gatlin, Northridge High School (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 170.2-pounds. Athletic frame. Proportional strength throughout.
Delivery: Up tempo throughout the delivery, hybrid start.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm, lays the arm back, athletic arm.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Late life, pounds the lower parts of the zone. T2235, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Sharp, hard breaking action, lands for strikes. T2412, 2287 average rpm.

SL: 76-77 mph. Occasional drop of the arm, sweeping action. T2025, 2025 average rpm.
SPLT: 77-79 mph. Late breaking action. Works down, spotty with control.

Charlie Wilson, Northridge (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Longer, lean build. Athletic frame with room to continue filling out.
Delivery: Smooth and controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-74 mph. Works in the zone, developing arm strength. Not afraid to work inside. T1754, 1596 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Late, minimal break. Occasional break away from the zone. T1823, 1721 average rpm.

Tracy Gaddis Jr, Etowah (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic body, proportional build. Can continue to add size and strength to the frame.
Delivery: Clean and repeatable mechanics. Controlled.
Arm Action: LH. Low-mid 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Late life, arm side action. T2146, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Harder and late breaking action, tight spin with great feel. T2270, 2170 average rpm.
CH: 75-80 mph. Arm side action, slows the arm down at times. T1949, 1548 average rpm.

Silas Osbourn, Chelsea (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-3, 178-pounds. Highly projectable frame. Will continue to fill out physically.
Delivery: Controlled throughout the delivery, athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. OTT arm action, quick arm.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Late life, jumps out of the hand. Occasional cut. T2212, 2068 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Late, sharp action. Lands for strikes. Throws with confidence. T2587, 2569 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Fading action. T1954, 1832 average rpm.
SPLT: 79-82 mph. Works down in the zone, late and hard downward break.

Jack Ross, Homewood (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional frame. Plenty of room for added development.
Delivery: Hybrid set, starts on the 3B side of the rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Works down in the zone, solid feel. T2454, 2344 average rpm.

CB: 73-75 mph. Hard break, keeps the ball down. T2712, 2688 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Arm side action, plays down. T1735, 1735 average rpm.

CUT: 78-78 mph. Late action, good feel. Slider look.

Jacob Alexander, Deshler (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Athletic body, proportional frame. Leaner look, room for additional size to be added.
Delivery: Good tempo to the delivery, controlled body. Highly projectable.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm action. Quick arm.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays down in the zone, works both sides of the plate. T2218, 2080 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, good feel. T1930, 1852 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Hard break, sharp. Works the pitch down. T1885, 1839 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Arm side fading action, solid feel. T2111, 2058 average rpm.

Will Bush, Shape (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 211-pounds. Proportional and stockier frame.
Delivery: Short rocker step, quicker tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm, hides the ball well.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Ball jumps out of the hand, plays up a few ticks. T2432, 2361 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Developing feel, 11/5 action. T2042, 1939 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Late break, sharper and hard bite. T1713, 1623 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Occasional cut, works down. T1925, 1821 average rpm.

Clint Ritchie, Bessemer Academy (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 210-pounds. Large frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Hybrid set, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Mid-high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. In the zone, works to both sides of the plate. T1737, 1644 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Good feel, lands for strikes consistently. T1887, 1796 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Sharper, tighter action than the breaking ball. T1806, 1736 average rpm.

 

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