The Arkansas Scouting Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more.

Will Leslie, a recent East Arkansas Open ID participant, showed in-game feel with a secondary pitch. The projectable right-hander will continue to see his velocity climb as the weather warms up.

‘25 RHP | Will Leslie ⁦@Cabot_Baseball⁩
(⁦@AStateBaseball⁩ Commit)

Long athletic arm action , + feel for the slider , using it to keep hitters off balance late in counts.

FB: 84-86
SL: 72-74 #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/uwPozhw2q9

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) March 2, 2024

Owen Roach is one of the more polished bats in his class, and we saw him most recently in the winter at the East Arkansas Open ID. Roach continues to get stronger and translate his advanced bat to ball in the game.

26’ | OF / P | Owen Roach @BlazerHardball

Hammers this curveball into left field to open the scoring for the Blazers @SWSGClassic @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/IrUXssf2Yh

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 28, 2024

Zayvein Dyer had a big week at the Southwest classic with multiple barrels helping the Jacrabbits show they are one of the top teams in the state by knocking off the defending state champions in extra innings.

24’ | 1B/RHP | Zayvein Dyer @LonokeBsb

With the single up the middle to score fellow senior Cole Spears to tie it up here @SWSGClassic

Zayvein has both hits for the Jackrabbits today. @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/yb65r30IjS

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 28, 2024

Lance Davis is one of the top HS right-handers, garnering a lot of MLB scout attention. Projectable frame with swing and miss stuff, Davis will be one to follow as the draft this summer looms near.

24’ RHP | Lance Davis @BlazerHardball | @RazorbackBSB Commit

Comes out firing in the 1st inning of the @SWSGClassic

FB - 91-93
SL - 83-85
CH - 82 - 83 #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/t877QXLm1w

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 28, 2024

Kircher continues to impress with his physical frame and ability to pound the zone. A recent Super60 participant, Kircher showed why in his outing.

24’ RHP-OF | Jackson Kircher @LRCAbaseball | @OU_Baseball Commit

Kircher continues to dominate as he is through 3 hitless innings.

FB - 88 - 92
SL - 81-84

LRCA is up 4 - 0 after 4 and a half innings @SWSGClassic #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/kyEBbRaYRg

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 28, 2024

Power RHP Southerland has battled command previously but showed control throughout his outing. Ridge will be one of the strongholds in the rotation for the Bryant Hornets as the season takes shape.

25’ | RHP | Ridge Sutherland
Bryant | @OU_Baseball Commit

Goes 5IP with no hits. Pounded the zone with all 3 pitches.

FB - 87 - 90
CB - 71-74
SL - 76-78

Bryant leads 3-1 in the @SWSGClassic after 6 innings pic.twitter.com/h1tdpZSt12

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 27, 2024

Peyton Lee showed easy actions repeating his delivery throughout his outing. Consistent 3-pitch mix with feel for the zone as his outing progressed. A top arm in his class and will continue to add velocity throughout the spring.

25’ | RHP | Peyton Lee @BaseballAtMHS | @RazorbackBSB Commit

Settled in after the first inning. Landing his slider for a strike and flashing a change up with arm side fade.

FB - 88-91
SL - 77-80
CH - 82-84

Bryant leads 3-0 after 3 innings @SWSGClassic #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/YibYjySRNe

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 27, 2024

Jake Taylor is one of the top arms in his class as he pounds the zone with a three-pitch mix that keeps hitters off balance. After all-state honors last year, Taylor will be a main piece to Rogers's success this season.

‘26 | LHP | Jake Taylor | @BaseballMountie

Jake Taylor picks up where he left off last season with a great opening day outing.

FB: 79-81 T83 ASR
CB: 72-74 : 12/6 shape, thrown in all counts.
CH: 69-72 : induced S&M along with GB’s

A true future 3-pitch mix. #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/2Md7hVvSNt

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 27, 2024

Eli McCall just hits. With a consistent approach and knack for finding the barrel, Eli showed why on opening night against one of the top arms in the 6A West. 

‘24 | INF | Eli McCall | @bhstigerbasebal \ @SSCbaseball

One of the best offensive players in the state is off to a hot start, going 3-4 w/ a 2B and 2 singles for Bentonville. High IQ hitter with a great season ahead. #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/T17IRNkshr

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 27, 2024

Linson is a two-way threat for the Mountaineers. Later in the game, Aidan came in to get the save for Rogers to hold off Bentonville.

‘25 | INF | Aidan Linson | @BaseballMountie

Linson pushes across Rogers’ first runs of the 2024 season w/ an RBI single to left. Rogers scored 3 in the first with efficient AB’s. #PBRisthere pic.twitter.com/YqRfXYZjxy

— PBR Arkansas (@PBR_Arkansas) February 27, 2024

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