Prep Baseball Report

LakePoint Preseason I.D: Pitchers Report


PBR Georgia Staff
Hudson Graham

The LakePoint Preseason I.D. was held January 7th at LakePoint Sports. This event was a great chance to see where the athletes were at after a long off season of hard work. 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 Saturday.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at all pitchers that were in attendance at the event.

Top 5 Prospects

Judah Powell 1B / 3B / Apalachee, GA / 2024

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. XL Frame with long levers.
Delivery: Old school overhead windup, builds pace effortlessly start to finish. Patient over rubber, stacks backside in stride extremely well. Leads to very connected upper half and promotes arm health. Proper coil to back hip in stride that only increases separation and power at landing. Uses lower half well but can get more explosive clearance/rotation post landing. More velo otw.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean full circle arm action he repeats well from a H3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Bore. T2080, 2006 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Tight shape, late sweep and depth. T2554, 2537 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Sweep. T2611, 2520 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Fade, depth combo. T2124, 1931 average rpm.

Kenneth Hart OF / RHP / River Ridge, GA / 2025

Positional Profile: OF/RHP Impressive bat with considerable power potential. Lofty BP that stood out among all others.
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Broad shouldered XL frame, long levers. Very projectable.
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T81.8, 81-82 mph. T1955, 1836 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. T1663, 1603 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. T1217, 1094 average rpm.

Mark Buelow Jr. RHP / 3B / St. Francis, GA / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Stocky, proportional well built frame.
Delivery: Generic all stretch delivery with an involved lower half and solid pace.
Arm Action: RH. Deep two piece w/ wrap, H3/4 slot.
FB: T81.8, 77-82 mph. Occasional run T2144, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Sweep and depth. T2174, 2084 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Some depth. T1809, 1738 average rpm.

Trey Luke LHP / Rockmart, GA / 2026

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Medium frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Simplified delivery with solid pace that he repeats well. Gradually builds pace from start to finish, creating ease of effort.
Arm Action: LH. Deceptive full circle arm swing thats clean from L3/4 slot.
FB: T80.1, 78-80 mph. Tail. T2010, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Sweep & depth. T2118, 1987 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. Cutting action. T2007, 1769 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Fade and depth. T1530, 1436 average rpm.

Brady Kerlin RHP / SS / Cartersville , GA / 2025

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. High waisted, slender build with present athleticism.
Delivery: Minimally paced, compacted delivery with athletic up+down+out phases. Well balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Deceptive full circle arm action L3/4 slot that builds gradually and quickly.
FB: T79.5, 78-79 mph. Run + sink. T2072, 1969 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Nice sweep. T1861, 1837 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Fade and depth. T1559, 1516 average rpm.

 

best of the rest (alphabetically)

Brandon Bell, Lenoir City, 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long levered, lean muscled.
Delivery: Upright delivery thats medium paced. Solid balance and direction. Hands break on time for proper separation.
Arm Action: RH. Mid to deep full circle arm action from OH slot.
FB: T79.7, 74-79 mph. Steep plane, some sink. T1735, 1611 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short vertical break, late depth. T1976, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Some fade. T1574, 1562 average rpm.

Charles Chappelle, Dalton, 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium frame, proportional upper/lower half.
Delivery: Generic all stretch delivery that has good feel for hip/shoulder separation. Nice stride length and lead leg block.
Arm Action: RH. Two piece arm action, wrap from 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.5, 74-79 mph. Sink & run. T2120, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Wide shape with depth. Can throw for strikes. T2112, 2060 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Sweep. T2124, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Fade. T1282, 1251 average rpm.

Cooper Chunn, North Gwinnett, 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Large frame, broad shoulders, long levered.
Delivery: Unique, somewhat upright delivery that is medium paced and he stays down through delivery well for slot.
Arm Action: RH. Mid depth arm swing, near submarine slot. Repeats well.
FB: T78.2, 75-77 mph. Heavy sink, gradual run. T2154, 1938 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Sweeper thats tight, short, late. T2085, 1960 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Nasty fade and depth combo. T1510, 1450 average rpm.

Nolan Elrod, Cartersville, 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Stocky build, larger frame.
Delivery: Very well sequenced delivery for age with efficient footwork to square up. Rides back side well in stride. Smooth thru up+down+out phases, optimal stride length and impressive balance throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Very clean mid depth, full circle arm action L3/4 slot. Deceptive with a gradual build of momentum.
FB: T78.5, 77-78 mph. Gradual run. T2242, 2164 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sweeping CB with consistent depth. Impressive and advanced. T2492, 2384 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Late depth. T1765, 1687 average rpm.

Chase Harris, Jackson, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Broad shouldered, wiry frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery with gradual build of pace throughout, creating low effort. Solid through up down & out phases with optimal stride length and nice lead leg block post release.
Arm Action: RH. Deceptive, short circle arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.2, 78-80 mph. Run & sink. T2016, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Flashes sharpness, sweep and depth. T1826, 1740 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Sweep. T1851, 1806 average rpm.

James Joiner, Greater Atlanta Christian, 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Proportionally built, medium frame.
Delivery: Funky & deceptive delivery that is surprisingly well balanced. Patient over the rubber in stride and this allows him to stack the backside and fire post landing.
Arm Action: LH. Wide, full circle arm swing from OH slot.
FB: T79, 73-79 mph. Tail. T1938, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Some shape. T1522, 1410 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Sink. T1877, 1877 average rpm.

Davis Jones, Lovett, 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Large frame with broad shoulders. Long levered athlete.
Delivery: Faster paced delivery that uses lower half well for not being filled into frame yet. Some feel for hip/shoulder separation, hands break on time. Solid footwork to square up and gets down the mound with proper stride length. Strength gains and better stretch in separation. should cause jump in velo
Arm Action: RH. Deep, two piece arm action hides the ball very well from OH slot.
FB: T79.1, 77-79 mph. Steep plane, sink. T2166, 2076 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Sweeping CB with some depth T2286, 2174 average rpm.

William King III, First Presbyterian Day, 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Large, proportional frame.
Delivery: Well sequenced all stretch delivery that starts with hip hinged in backside. Preset bend in back knee creates solid foundation. Coils well to back hip in up+down phases.
Arm Action: RH. Deep, full circle arm action H3/4.
FB: T81.1, 78-80 mph. Late cut. T1825, 1761 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Some shape, depth. T1852, 1782 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Some fade. T1459, 1443 average rpm.

Michael Nottleman, Columbus, 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 162-pounds. High waisted, lengthy athlete who oozes projection.
Delivery: Unique, well sequenced delivery. Very smooth thru up+down+out phases with perfect rhythm between hands and lift knee. Good feel for hip shoulder separation and stacking the back side in stride show me the velo will continue jumping as he gets stronger. Good stride length.
Arm Action: LH. Well hidden, deep arm action with some stab. 2 piece but picks up momentum well. Very loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.5, 76-76 mph. Explosive tail for current velocity. T2072, 1992 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Sharp sweeper with occasional depth. T1838, 1757 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. Same pitch as CB. T1808, 1793 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Nasty fade and depth combo. T1712, 1644 average rpm.

Logan Picheta, Chamblee, 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Stocky, smaller frame.
Delivery: Delivery is well connected and gradually builds pace. Impressive sequence and understanding for separation. Shoulders tilt uphill gradually in stride to drive ball downhill post landing. Compact thru up+down+out phases.
Arm Action: LH. Deceptive, mid depth arm action from OH arm action.
FB: T65.6, 63-65 mph. Gradual Tail. T1690, 1628 average rpm.
CB: 53-57 mph. Sweep, occ depth. T1445, 1370 average rpm.
CH: 58-61 mph. Fade. T1465, 1372 average rpm.

Robert Yagyu, Rockmart, 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Large frame with very strong lower half.
Delivery: All stretch delivery that creates power from the ground up. Patience over rubber leads to optimal back side connection.
Arm Action: RH. Repeatable short circle arm action from OH slot.
FB: T77.4, 73-77 mph. Run & sink. T1756, 1657 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11-5 shape. T1631, 1552 average rpm.
SL: 60-61 mph. Sweep. T1523, 1507 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Fade. T1624, 1289 average rpm.