Prep Baseball Report

LakePoint Rising Stars I.D: Position Player Reports


PBR Georgia
Staff

Emerson GA - On May 31st we hosted the LakePoint Rising Stars I.D. to kick off showcase season for PBR Georgia. The event consisted of 2027-2028 grads. These events are a great way to learn the showcase process for the years to come, and also have the opportunity to be selected to the Junior Future Games team. The players went through a pro-style working, and took batting practice with  Trackman metrics. Pitchers were able to throw a bullpen and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. 

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all position players from the 31st. 

View all positional stats HERE

Brooks Blanton, Cherokee (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds.
Defense:  pop times. Athletic actions. Stays in his legs, and works through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Easy actions. Follows his throw.
Hit: RHH. Short, compact swing.  Good feel through the barrel, barrel through zone. Good bat path. Consistent line drives.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Caden Borcherding, Etowah (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Tall, lanky frame. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.00-2.10 pop times. Mechanically sound. Quick transfer. Stays in his legs and gains ground towards 2nd base.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Short and quick behind the plate.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Drives the ball to all parts of the field with power, can hit the outside pitch.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Evan Burton, Lake Oconee Academy (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: CF/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Tall, lanky frame.
Defense:  pop times. Fields the ball out in front, and works through it.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Strong and easy arm action. Good pull down with accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance. Drives the ball to all parts of the field with strong contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Antwane Daniels, Auburn  (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Tall, lanky frame.
Defense:  pop times. Athletic actions. Keeps his feet underneath him, and uses his long legs to generate power.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Longer action. Strong glove side and pull down. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open stance. Inside-out swing, flat barrel through the zone.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Davis Jr., Undecided (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Slim, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Moves well, smooth glovework. Uses long limbs to generate power.
Arm: LH. INF - 69.00 mph. OF - 71.00 mph. High 3/4 action.
Hit: LHH. Open stance. Keeps barrel strong through the zone, hard contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Duchaj, North Paulding (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Tall, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Good footwork, smooth glove. Strong pulldown on the finish.
Arm: LH. OF - 81.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with a quick arm action.
Hit: LHH. Toe-rotation load. Keeps the barrel strong through the zone, hard contact.
Power:  mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Elmore, American Christian Academy  (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. XL frame.
Defense:  pop times. Quiet feet, keeps them underneath his hips. Moves well for his size.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Longer action. Strong throws,
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap load.  Drives the ball with power to all parts of the field.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. 

Eyen Etris, North Hall (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds. Short, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Quick actions. Small glove tap before throw. Moved well side to side.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Quick action. Accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Short, compact, swing/ stays through the ball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.38 runner in the 60. 

Caden Evans, Sequoyah  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lanky, athletic build.
Defense: 2.25-2.35 pop times. INF: Keeps his chest over the ball, works through it and made strong, accurate throws. C: Quick transfer, worked through the ball when he caught it clean.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. INF: Higher 3/4 action. C: Quick and accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, stays in his legs.  Short, compact, swing/ stays through the ball/pull-side pop.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Greene, Mount Pisgah Christian School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 147-pounds. Tall, strong athletic frame.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop times. Quick release, moves well. Fundamentally sound with good framework during bullpens.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Athletic action with a smooth finish. 
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance Pull-side pop, strong contact through the swing.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60. 

Brady Hester, Blessed Trinity  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Small, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Big crow hop. Uses momentum to generate power.
Arm: RH. OF - 75.00 mph. Over the top slot. Strong pull down.
Hit: SH. Open stance.  Finishes up through the zone.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Jake Ivester, Central  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Short and stocky.
Defense:  pop times. Good glove work. Works through the ball, and fields it out in front.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Clean and efficient action.
Hit: RHH. Low crouched stance, strong lower half.  Quick hands, finished up through the zone.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Jones, Strong Rock Christian (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong frame with strength throughout.
Defense:  pop times. Soft hands with a good glove. Ranged will, and used his legs to generate power on the throws.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Loose and easy action.
Hit: SH. Open stance.  Hard contact to all parts of the field, stays through the ball.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Harry Jones Jr, McEachern  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Tall, lanky frame.
Defense:  pop times. Effortless actions with good glove work. Throws it well on the run, and is quick laterally.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. High 3/4 action.
Hit: RHH. Open stance Stays through the zone, solid contact
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. 

Ansley Kehren, N/A (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Defense: 2.45-2.51 pop times. Gets the ball out quick, and receives it out in front.
Arm: RH. C - 62.00 mph. INF - 67.00 mph. Good actions both behind the plate and in the field. Accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Strong lower half. Stays in his legs throughout the swing.  Hits the ball well to the opposite field, quick hands.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Sean Kennedy, Johns Creek (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Slim, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Keeps the feet moving. Gathers himself before throwing.
Arm: RH. OF - 73.00 mph. Longer action with a higher 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Narrow stance.  Smooth swing with some pull-side pop.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Caden Lawton, East Paulding  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Short, athletic build.
Defense:  pop times. Stays behind the ball. Accurate throws, throwing it through the cut.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Athletic action. Over the top slot.
Hit: RHH. Toe tap load.  Keeps the barrel flat through the zone, consistent hard contact, stays through the ball throughout the swing.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Sam Lowe, Alexander  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds.
Defense:  pop times. Quick and athletic feet. Stays in his legs, and works through the ball. Threw it well on the run.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Arm is stronger since we last saw him. Short, quick action,
Hit: RHH. Leg kick load.  Stays connected through the swing and drives the ball well the other way.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60. 

Max Maher, Walton  (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. Gets the ball out quickly both behind the plate and in the field.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. INF - 78.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Worked out at all positions. The arm translates well at each spot. Longers action in the OF. Shortens up in the INF and at C. Quick and athletic.
Hit: SH. Small leg kick load.  Keeps the hands through the zone with a strong finish after contact.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Luc McClendon, Pope (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-5, 112-pounds.
Defense: 2.27-2.38 pop times. Framed well. Kept the thumb underneath, and had good mobility.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. Short, quick action. Kept throws on the right side of the bag.
Hit: SH. Toe-tap load.  Quick hands, solid contact through the zone.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Jace McIntyre, North Paulding (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Slim, lanky build.
Defense:  pop times. Ranged well side to side. Athletic actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Good actions. Kept the feet moving through the throw.
Hit: RHH. Small toe-tap leg kick.  Bat finished up through the zone.
Power:  mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Mendez, Parkview (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Fields ball in stride. Keeps the best over the ball, and stays in his legs.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Athletic. + actions for age. Threw from all angles.
Hit: SH. Small toe-tap load. Pull-side pop, especially from the left side. Heavy contact from both sides of the plate.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Carter Moon, North Oconee (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-4, 125-pounds. Short, compact frame with strength throughout.
Defense:  pop times. Stays in the legs with quiet feet. Stays moving through the ball and follows the throw.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Effortless actions. Smooth rhythm and arm action.
Hit: LHH. Toe tap load.  Pull-side power, and quick hands that are explosive through the ball.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Lawson Moore, Gatewood (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Big, strong frame.
Defense:  pop times. Good glove, and good footwork.
Arm: LH. INF - 73.00 mph. Potential for a strong arm.
Hit: LHH. Small leg kick load. Explodes through the ball.  Pull-side hitter, keeps barrel flat through the zone, 101 EV
Power: 101 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.73 runner in the 60. 

Bryson Register, Perry  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Slim, lanky build.
Defense: 2.32-2.38 pop times. Quick release, and good feet behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. INF - 73.00 mph. Potential for a good arm.
Hit: RHH. Short, compact, load.  Quick hands, keeps barrel flat through the zone, stays through the ball
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Robinson, Lambert (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium, athletic frame.
Defense:  pop times. Fundamentally sound, good glove.
Arm: RH. C -  mph. INF - 78.00 mph. OF -  mph. Short arm action, quick release.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, athletic bend in the knees.  Solid contact through the zone. Flat bath path.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Lance Rosser, Etowah (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 148-pounds. Slim, athletic build.
Defense:  pop times. Athletic kid that glides in the OF.
Arm: RH. OF - 69.00 mph. Has a long/quick arm.
Hit: RHH. Small toe-tap load.   Hard contact through swing, line drive approach
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Bryan Smith, Lakeside Middle  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Big frame, strong lower half.
Defense: 2.35-2.38 pop times. Good clean transfers, throws stayed around the bag.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. Solid arm from both IF and C.
Hit: RHH. Small toe-tap load.   Finished the swing up through the ball/pull-side pop.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.51 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Stark, South Forsyth (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Slim, athletic build.
Defense:  pop times. Good glove in both OF and IF, good feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Smooth delivery, has potential for a plus arm.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, toe-tap load.  Keeps the barrel flat through the zone, hard contact. Quick hands.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Cason Taylor, Carrollton City Schools (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 127-pounds. Short, athletic build.
Defense:  pop times. Quick/soft hands in the IF, good footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. OF - 74.00 mph. Good arm across the IF, gets rid of it quick.
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap load.  Quick hands, keeps barrel flat through the zone, solid contact.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Mathew Westbrook, Alexander (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic frame. Strong build.
Defense:  pop times. Good hands, and footwork, gets rid of the ball quickly
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Strong arm, very quick in his motion.
Hit: RHH. Leg kick stride.  Heavy contact with power to all parts of the field.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Hudson Will, Cherokee  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with room to grow.
Defense:  pop times. Good glove, with quick feet. good lateral movements. 
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Loose arm, gets behind his throw.
Hit: RHH. Steady load. Stays in his legs.  Quick hands. Stays in his legs throughout the swing. Easy pull side power.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Chance Williams, North Paulding  (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, slim frame. Room to grow.
Defense:  pop times. Good footwork/fundamentals.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Quick arm, gets good carry on his throws.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance.  Hard contact throughout the zone, pull-side pop.
Power: 78.6 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.