South AL Preseason All-State: Outfielder Reports
January 17, 2024
SARALAND, AL - The South AL Preseason All-State was held on Sunday, January 7th at Saraland High School in Saraland, AL. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2028 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 60 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 Sunday.
Continuing off our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all of the outfielders that were at the event. Keep checking back over the next few days as we will continue to release positional scouting reports on every player at the event.
Manning Amorde, UMS-Wright (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Leaner and athletic, proportional build. More room to add size.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open set up, lower hand set. Smaller leg lift to start the swing, occasional lift, developing power from left side. 68.8 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Developing arm strength, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Solid actions when fielding, moves through the ball well.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.
Jack Blanchard, Daphne (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Longer body, leaner and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Shorter and compact strokes from right side, smaller leg lift. Developing power. 68.4 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Longer arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Covers ground well, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Noah Cain, Bayside Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Leaner and athletic body, can continue to fill out the frame.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with a higher hand set. Mid-high leg lift, developing power from the left side. Uses the middle of the field during BP round. 66.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Developing arm strength, short arm action.
Defense: Clean when fielding, good glove presentation.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
Maddox Eady, Daphne (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 163-pounds. Leaner and longer limbed, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, lower hand set. Quick hands, uphill path. Shows signs of present pop from the right side. Works middle and pull side. 71.4 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 77.00 mph. Glove pat into the throw, shorter arm.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well in the OF.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Samuel Elleard, Spanish Fort (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Leaner and athletic look, can add more size to the body.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, active hands. Small leg lift, drifts into the swing. Present power to all fields. 72.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Accurate throws on a line, strong arm.
Defense: Fields out front, moves well in OF.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Cavarous Ellis, Stanhope Elmore (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Higher waisted, lean and athletic. Well developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and slightly open. Small leg lift into the swing, developing pop. 69.9 mph bat speed with 27 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 61 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 79.00 mph. Accurate on throws, higher, over the top.
Defense: Fields cleanly and outfront. Moves well in OF.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Christian Farni, Mobile Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Proportional build, strong look to lower half. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Taller, and slightly open stance. Mid-high leg lift, controlled swing. Present power, middle of the field round of BP. 68.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Glove pat into the throw, developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions, moves well in OF.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.
Judson Harris, Gulf Shores (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Proportional build, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Lower handset. Higher leg lift, shows signs of present pop. Middle field round of BP. 78.3 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. OF - 90.00 mph. Glove pat into throw, athletic and strong arm.
Defense: Easy mover in the OF, fields the ball out front. Clean actions.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.
Brady Cole Harrison, Elberta (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Longer limbed and leaner frame. More size to be added to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lower hand set. Toe tap into the swing, middle to opposite field of BP. 70.3 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Strong arm, over the top arm action.
Defense: Works through the baseball really well, solid glove presentation.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60.
Bradley Jackson, Murphy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Leaner and athletic, more room for additional mass and size.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and even set up. Smaller leg lift into the swing, developing power from the right side. Uses the middle and pull side. 70.7 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Lower arm action. Developing arm slot.
Defense: Solid when fielding, moves around well in the OF with feel.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60.
Zach Jones, Fairhope (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Proportional build, leaner. Stronger look to lower half.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced set up. Smaller leg lift, shorter and compact swing. Line drive BP round. 70.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Shorter and quick arm.
Defense: Solid movements in the OF, fields out front.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Ty Mabrey, UMS-Wright Prep (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Longer bodied frame, leaner. Has upside to the body.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and slightly open stance. Smaller leg lift, developing power from the right side. Worked all fields during BP round. 62.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78.00 mph. Lower and longer arm action.
Defense: Clean when fielding, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Nolan Phillips, Fairhope High School (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Longer body, limbs. Proportional, more room for size to be added.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced set up. Shorter and quick with the front side. Looks to lift at times, present pop. Loud barrels. 78.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Strong, athletic arm with present strength.
Defense: Moves through the ball well, clean actions with solid glove presentation.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.
Xavier Reyna, Smiths Station (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Medium build, leaner and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open set up in the box, some movement with the hands. Shorter and quick leg lift, has some whip with the barrel. Present pop. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Developing arm strength, OTT arm.
Defense: Works through the ball well, clean actions.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Jacob Rowell, Saraland (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 170-pounds. Lean and lean body, plenty of room for additional size to be added.
Hit: RHH. Very open stance, hands by the ear. Smaller leg lift, more to come with power at the plate. Uphill path. 72 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Shorter and quick arm, strong and on a line.
Defense: Clean with the glove in the OF, moves well.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Jake Sasser, Fairhope (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Leaner and athletic body, more room to add more size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even and slightly crouched set up. Smaller and quick leg lift. developing power from the right side. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 65.2 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Longer arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Good glove presentation, moves through the ball well.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Jakyle Sims, Ezekiel Academy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic and leaner build. High waisted.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, mid-high hand set. Toe tap into the swing, quick hands. Uses all fields, developing power. 65.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 71 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Higher arm action. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Brody Tuinder, Mary G Montgomery (AL), 2024 Bishop State CC
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Bigger build, leaner. Proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open set up from the right side, higher hand set. Toe tap into the swing, has present power in the box to the gaps. Occasional lift in the swing. 74.4 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Over the top arm action, glove pat into the throw
Defense: Works through the ball well, fields out front.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.
Seth Turner, Marbury (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional body, athletic frame. High waisted.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, controlled and balanced. Short leg lift, developing power at the plate. Uses both sides of the field. 67 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Shorter arm from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, fields out front.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Riley Wilemon, Faith Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Longer limbed body, leaner. Athletic with more room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Open set up in the stance. Toe tap into the swing, occasional lift in the swing. Present power from the right side, used the middle of the field during BP. 69.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Higher arm slot, strong.
Defense: Moves around well in OF, clean actions.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
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