Prep Baseball Report

Quick Hits: Fall Open


Kyle Colletta
Georgia Staff

The PBR Fall Open took place over the weekend at LakePoint. While there were many talented players on the field, here is a look at five performers that really stood out:

Nolan Sliver, 2022, BigStix / Ola (GA) RHP/SS
6-foot-2 145 pounds. One of the more impressive arms of the weekend. Had great feel, and mound presence. He stayed composed after a couple defensive errors, and struck out 2 to end the inning. After that, he settled in and looked really good. FB 82-84 T 85. SL 70-73, threw it in all counts and had late break. He kept hitters off balance, and had the ability to pitch in when he needed to. Great tempo, and gets good extension with a consistent release point. Also showed smooth, confident actions at SS. A very good athlete in the '22 class. 

Miles Harper Jr, 2023, USA Prime / Bartlett (TN) RHP
6-foot-2 160 pounds. Junior Futures Games participant with PBR Tennessee. The lanky righty showed some projectable stuff. Smooth mechanics, with a quick arm that has a lot of life left in it. FB was 80-82, and topped out at 84. Did a great job of keeping hitters off balance with his CH at 73-74. Spotted up well with his FB, threw his CB only when needed when he was ahead in the count.

Corey Berry, 2022, Nelson Baseball / East Paulding (GA), IF
5-foot-9 140 pounds. Has a smooth,simple swing that can hit the ball all around the ballpark. His power is to right-center where he drove two balls off the wall. Runs well, and gets out of the box, had a hustle double on a ball to shallow left center. High baseball IQ. Keeps the game under control at shortstop. Can throw it from all arm angles. Really fun player to watch. Plays the game the right way, and gets it done in every aspect of the game.


Payton Lemons, 2021, West Cobb Raptors / Hokes Bluff (AL), RHP/IF
6-foot-1, 175 pounds; athletic, strong frame. Showed extremely well all over the field. At the plate, showed a simple approach with an athletic swing. Made consistent contact and used the middle of the field with ease. On the mound, Lemons used an up-tempo delivery and a live arm. FB sat 82-85 with heavy run; up two mph when we saw him in June. Uses body with every pitch and works downhill. 
Luke Bradshaw, 2020, Diamond Dawgs / Lebanon (TN), OF
6-foot-2, 180 pounds; strong lower-half. Solid athlete with quick-twitch in everything he does. Had multiple extra-base hits during a number of games. The left-handed OF uses a gradual, controlled load and very fast hands through contact. A good runner who has been a 6.82 runner at previous PBR events. 


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