FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Preseason All-State Upperclass Showcase travels to IVSA where this invite-only event that features the top prospects from the 2025 and 2026 grad classes. Every year, the Preseason All-State Showcase highlights the Who’s Who of the Georgia baseball landscape. This event is limited and exclusive to the top prospects in Georgia and serves as a springboard as you enter the high school season. Throughout the week here at PBR, we will be pumping out the content from this event. Today, we present our catcher reports for each individual player. More articles and content wil be on the way to break down the entirety of the data collected. 

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Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with leg kick, hands shoulder height. Smooth level path, some ability to lift the ball. 60.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Fluid arm action.
Defense: 2.14-2.27 pop time range; Smooth hands, good receiving skills.
Vizual Edge: 68.16 Edge Score.

Jordan Stokes, McEachern (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance with small stride, hands back shoulder height. Quick barrel through the zone, line drive power present pull-side/ middle. 65.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Over the top longer release.
Defense: 2.13-2.14 pop time range; Playable actions.
Vizual Edge: 80.01 Edge Score.

Will Thiry, Norcross (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow open stance with short leg kick, hands lower by shoulder. Longer to contact with solid line drive ability, capable of lifting the ball. 65 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 256-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Longer arm action over the top.
Defense: 2.06-2.22 pop time range; Soft hands with good receiving skills.
Vizual Edge: 72.06 Edge Score.

Mason Calhoun, LaGrange (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance with quick toe tap, hands up by shoulder. Some bat whip with an uppercut swing, good lift on the ball. 66.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Longer arm action that gets extended well.
Defense: 1.96-2.14 pop time range; Smooth hands.
Vizual Edge: 68.97 Edge Score.

Mason Diamond, Benedictine Military (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open upright stance with leg kick, hands relaxed below shoulder. Slight uppercut path with potential to lift the ball. 67.9 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Loose over the top with some throws on a line.
Defense: 1.94-2.10 pop time range; Athletic smooth movements.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.

James Lowe, Marietta (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with toe tap, hands tilted back shoulder height. Compact level path through the ball, solid barrel control. 70 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Quick over the top release.
Defense: 2.06-2.22 pop time range; Agile overall movements.
Vizual Edge: 75.6 Edge Score.

Kamden Jenkins, Pickens County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with leg kick, hands back by shoulder. Quick level path, some carry after contact. 69.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Throws well on a line, quick over the top release.
Defense: 1.96-2.07 pop time range;
Vizual Edge: 86.99 Edge Score.

Alexander Reyes, Brookwood (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a crouch, hands out in front of chest. Toe tap. Uppercut path with solid ability to lift the ball. 68.6 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83.00 mph. Quick arm with throws on a line.
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop time range; Playable actions behind the dish.
Vizual Edge: 75.56 Edge Score.

Neyland Hulsey, Rockmart (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 183.6 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even balanced stance with short stride, hands level at shoulder. Quick upper cut path with consistent barrel. 73.2 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Quick over the top release.
Defense: 1.90-1.96 pop time range; Quick transfers,
Vizual Edge: 68.43 Edge Score.

Michael Gregozeski, Dunwoody (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a slight stride and hands out in front of the chest. Quick to contact with a level swing. Pull side power present. Plus ability to lift the ball. 76.5 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph.
Defense: 2.06-2.21 pop time range;
Vizual Edge: 74.74 Edge Score.

Vernon Woodard, Grayson (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow slightly open with longer stride, hands level shoulder height. Level path with some power pull side. 70 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Quick over the top release.
Defense: 1.96-2.09 pop time range;
Vizual Edge: 76.64 Edge Score.

Lane Pridgen, Lowndes (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 205.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with slight toe tap, hands back higher by ear. Longer path to the ball, some ability to create some lift on the ball. 66.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph.
Defense: 2.01-2.16 pop time range;
Vizual Edge: 71.47 Edge Score.

Grant Wagner, Richmond Hill (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-4, 209 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with short leg kick, hands higher at ear. Gets through the ball well with a slight uppercut path. 74.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.3 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Over the top with some carry on throws. Accurate arm.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop time range; Playable actions at C.
Vizual Edge: 75.11 Edge Score.

Landyn Dykes, North Oconee (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 210 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with short stride, hands higher above shoulder. Quick path to contact with a clean finish. Good carry on ball flight. 64.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. 3/4 arm action with accurate throws.
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop time range; Athletic fluid movements.
Vizual Edge: 82.05 Edge Score.

Ozzie Patterson, North Forsyth (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 169 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider even stance with toe tap, hands tilted above shoulder. Level path with some line drive power and ability to lift the ball. 69.6 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph.
Defense: 1.94-2.01 pop time range;
Vizual Edge: 70.72 Edge Score.

Mitchell Bryce, Jackson County (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 192 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with toe tap, hands level above shoulder. Level path with some line drive power. 67.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (77.7 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Low 3/4 loose arm.
Defense: 2.08-2.17 pop time range; Fluid athletic movements.
Vizual Edge: 66.32 Edge Score.

Alex Freeman, White County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-1, 192.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with small stride, rocks hands at shoulder level. RH: Open with smaller leg kick. Quick to contact that gets the barrel through the zone, some loud contact. RH: Smooth easy level path, consistent barrel. 68.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. INF - 83.00 mph. Over the top loose arm.
Defense: 2.20-2.28 pop time range; Playable actions.
Vizual Edge: 79.66 Edge Score.

Ben Chatham, Prince Avenue Christian (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with knees bent and small toe tap. Quick to contact with a level swing, solid consistent barrel control. 73.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph.
Defense: 1.95-2.20 pop time range;
Vizual Edge: 78.2 Edge Score.

Wesley Rhodes, Apalachee (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 194 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, with small stride. Hands relaxed further back shoulder height. Longer bat path through the zone, up the middle/ pull side power. 64.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Longer arm action with a quick over the top release.
Defense: 2.15-2.26 pop time range; Good receiving skills.
Vizual Edge: 68.89 Edge Score.

Robert Vance Bock, Buford (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 225 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with small stride, hands level at shoulder height. Quick level path to the ball, solid ability to lift the ball with carry. 74.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.5 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. Quick release over the top action.
Defense: 1.96-2.13 pop time range; Playable agile actions.
Vizual Edge: 49.25 Edge Score.

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