2025 Preseason All-State Primer: Underclass
January 16, 2025
The Preseason All-State week is something that our staff greatly looks forward to every year, and this year could be the most special yet.
We are back at the tremendous IVSA training facility in Flowery Branch for year two and couldn't be thankful to have such a high-level venue to host an event like this, especially being fully indoors in January. This is the premier event of the preseason for Prep Baseball company-wide, offering a great opportunity to see a wide-range of talent as we begin the spring follow season.
Last year’s event marked the biggest day in our brief history at the time, and this weekend is set to blow that out of the water.
Let’s look at some baseline numbers…
- Over 250+ players across two days
- 100+ Uncommitted players in the 2025 and 2026 classes
- Multiple Top 20 players across every class from ‘25 to ‘28, including eight of the top 10 players in the 2027 class.
Now let’s look at the underclass group with a positional breakdown..
Class of 2027
Catchers
One of the deepest groups in attendance featuring six of the top 7 in the class and 12 in the Top 20.
Caden Borcherding, Etowah
The #1 catcher in the 2027 class is coming off a highly successful freshman year that included a state championship and an opportunity with USA Baseball. Premier defensive profile for Borcherding with top-of-the-class pop-times and receiving will be on full display on Saturday. Known for outstanding work ethic, highly anticipating what the sophomore will look like after the off-season.
Beau Bruns, Cherokee Bluff
Bruns will look to contribute as a sophomore at Cherokee Bluff after losing their catcher to graduation.
Gunner Fokken, Carrollton
Fokken will be versatile athlete in his sophomore year at Carrollton both behind the plate and on the mound. He has added some considerable strength and size over the last year. Look for him to have a breakout year for the Trojans.
Lee Holt, King’s Ridge Christian
A huge winner at this event last year and one of the top catchers in the class, Holt offers big-time projection at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Present plus arm strength and raw power really strengthen the profile as well as two-way upside on the mound where he will likely be mid-to-high 80s with 3 pitches.
Matthew Lane Jr., Jones County
Dominic McCann, Thomas County Central
Rhett Morgan, Southeast Bulloch
Luke Winbush, Pope
After starting as a freshman for the perennial powerhouse, Pope and following it with a stellar summer/fall circuit, the sophomore 3B/C is trending way up as we move into 2025. Well-rounded profile with a budding hit tool and outstanding glove at two premium defensive homes. First time getting to see Winbush in this setting is exciting, and we expect the sophomore to be a big factor for the Greyhounds again this spring.
Corner Infield
Liam Collier, Locust Grove
The #1 1B in the 2027 class, Collier provides one of the stronger present hit tools you’ll see in the class. All-fields approach from the left-side and began to flash some budding raw power in the fall, especially to the pull-side and will be intriguing to see if there has been any more strides made after a full off-season.
Hamilton Downs, McCallie School (Tn)
Braxton Glaze, King’s Ridge Christian
Jayzen Johnson, Lumpkin County
James Sharp, Fellowship Christian
Travis Wallace, Denmark
Wallace was a big winner for us back in the fall at a scout day for USA Scout. A physical 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame with some projection remaining and loud raw tools showing. Bat speed and feel for the barrel stood out while showing some arm strength both across the infield and on the mound. Denmark is loaded with talent in the 26 and 27 classes, and Wallace has a chance to be in the middle of it.
Middle Infield
Three premier SS/RHP highlight the list in Harry Jones Jr, Hayes Maginnis, and Isaiah Galason with big-time depth behind them including multiple dual-sport athletes.
Tristan Arrowood, Haralson County
Malachi Butler, McEachern
Already firmly inside the top-20 overall in the state, Butler is on a sky-high trajectory and looking for even more with his sophomore campaign. Athletic and projectable at 6-foot, 165-pounds, the middle-infielder made big strides while starting at SS as a freshman while showing flashes of both above-average hit tool and glove ceilings.
Isaiah Galason, Houston County
Galason exploded on the scene in 2024, hitting over .300 as a freshman for Houston County then being a big standout at Top Prospect Games, showing huge two-way potential. Athletic at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds with explosive arm talent in the infield and on the bump where he's been into the low-90s at both. Leadoff type with great bat-to-ball skills that paired with present hand and bat speed.
Andres Jimenez, Parkview
Another high-level two-way profile among this infield group, Jimenez made big strides in every facet of his game in 2024, and could be in-line a big role this upcoming spring. Physical at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, Jimenez has begun to show real pull-side pop from a well-leverage left-handed cut with tools to stick on the left-side of the dirt. Up to the mid-to-high 80s on the bump as well with feel for a quality three pitch mix.
Harry “Chubb” Jones Jr., McEachern
Brody Spann, Strong Rock Christian
Ethan Wheeler, Habersham Christian
Wheeler really burst onto the scene this fall after stacking quality performances for USA Scout. Athletic, broad shouldered frame at 6-foot-0, 175-pounds with quality actions up the middle in the dirt. Budding hit tool with the willingness to use the whole field and spoil good pitching.
Connor Ymbras, Blessed Trinity
Outfield
The #1 player in the class, Caden Dawson highlights the group with names like Caleb Hudson and Eli Primm, among others looking to lock in after big years on the gridiron.
Caden Dawson, Blessed Trinity
This event last year was my first live look at Dawson, and it became clear very quickly that this is the most advanced hitter in the class. Standing at 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, it’s effortless bat speed paired with ability to match plane and present above-average raw power. In-game production matches the tools and ceiling only continues to rise.
Chase Jones, Georgia Premier Academy
Carson Klinger, Peachtree Ridge
Eli Primm, Jefferson
The 2022 Junior Future Games alum has grown significantly the past few years and now stands a stout 5-foot-9, 175-pound with plus athleticism and sneaky strength throughout. Hit tool made big strides over the summer, showing some great length in-zone and ability to utilize the whole field. One of the looks I'm most excited for on the weekend.
Hudson Williams, Thomas County Central
One of the winners back in the fall at the South Georgia ID, Williams is a budding power bat for TCC at 5-foot-11, 190-pounds and could be an impact player as early as this spring. Ball jumps off the barrel with present bat speed and leverage that generates significant pull-side carry.
Nathan Worsham, Houston County
Pitchers
RHP Andrew Brech, Mountain View
LHP Connor Bridges, Greenbrier
RHP Riley Castaneda, Flowery Branch
RHP Braxton Chandler, South Paulding
RHP Tyson Ganas, Houston County
RHP Jack Johnson, Harrison
I’ve grown bullish on the upside for Johnson throughout the summer and fall as the profile just continued to grow in so many facets. Low effort 87-91 with ride, paired with a developing breaking ball and potential for an above-average changeup. Frame is durable at 6-foot-1, 197-pounds with strength throughout and really repeats well. Tools to show in the OF as well with big-time bat speed and quickly growing power potential.
RHP Landon Rawlins, Cherokee Bluff
RHP Noah Strickland, Stephens County
RHP Matthew Westbrook, Alexander
With the departure of Terrance Bowen, Matthew Westbrook becomes the dude for Alexander and has the tools to fill that role. Physical 6-foot-2 frame with huge arm strength from a compact arm action. Westbrook has been in the low-90s before and has a chance to be one of the hardest throwers on Saturday. High-70s SL has quickly grown into a weapon and the changeup continues to develop. Not to mention, Westbrook has an above-average glove at 1B with huge raw power as well.
Class of 2028
Two of the top catchers in the class in Dominic Rossy and Gavin Boykin highlight while some former JFGers and I.D series standouts look to make more impact as we head into their freshman spring.
Catchers
Christian Osborne, Pierce County
Dominic Rossy, Walton
The 2024 Junior Future Games participant and top catcher in Georgia’s 2028 has a path to playing time come freshman year for Walton, and that stems from monster projection and power in the 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame. Athleticism in the crouch stands out and already shows present arm strength with accuracy.
Landon Taylor, Thomas County Central
Corner Infield
Colin Anderson, Etowah
#2 in the class and Top 10 in the country, Colin Anderson has all of the makings of a future star on the left-side of the dirt. Huge power potential at 6-foot-0, 180-pounds that’s shown up consistently in-game and even more to come. Sub 7.0 runner as well with quality arm strength and lateral range that bodes well for a long-term home at the hot corner.
Joey Martincavage, Blessed Trinity
Peyton Osheaski, Gainesville
One of the pure power prospects in the 2028 class, and coming from both sides of the ball. Already 6-foot-2, 185-pounds and still just 14, Osheaski offers lean strength throughout and ability to tap into it frequently. Loose hands create great length in-zone with ability to snap the barrel and drive balls pull-side. The real ceiling could be on the mound where he’s been up to 90 with a good curveball and chance for a solid changeup. The ceiling has a chance to be high.
Middle Infield
The 3rd ranked player in the class provides instant impact for this group with multiple top 20 players to follow and some of the best all-around depth we will see all day.
Lio Garcia, Buford
Regardless of position, Lio Garcia has the top glove in the class and it also happens to be that he’s a shortstop that could open up as the starter for the powerhouse Buford. Limitless range in all directions with a vacuum of a glove allows Garcia to make tough plays look routine already. Bat-to-ball skills are present while showing sneaky juice that generates some loud barrels.
Zach Koons, Greater Atlanta Christian
Anson Nguyen, Capstone Academy
Tripp Swords, Eastside
Swords went from a strong performance at Central Georgia Summer I.D into a good showing at Junior Future Games, and the rest of the summer. Athletic at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with good range at SS and budding power at the plate, especially to the pull-side.
Colton Whittington, Stratford Academy
Bradley Willingham, Central
Willingham shined on our trip to the West Georgia Fall I.D, showing a well-rounded profile. A steeper, well-leveraged barrel drove balls into both gaps with carry. Moves well in the dirt with accuracy from multiple angles only for the arm to play up.
Outfield
Kamran Choudary-Ali, Hillgrove
Daelen Jones-Teasley, Parkview
Pitchers
LHP Cal Williamson, North Atlanta
I got my first look at Williamson this fall and it was impossible not to be impressed. Imposing 6-foot-4 frame with some funk from a lower three-quarters slot. Heavy mid-80s fastball with consistent sink and run, plus much more to come. Curveball is coming along and the advanced feel for the changeup at 73-75 has the look of a future out pitch. One of the top LHP in the class looks to start his freshman year strong.
RHP Brantley Willis, Pierce County
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