Preseason All-State: Upperclass - Infield Reports
February 28, 2025
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 infield reports broken down 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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Alan Aguilar, Hillgrove (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider open stance, hands back shoulder height. Quiet mechanics. Quick level path, solid barrel control. 65 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Playable arm with 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean, fluid movement.
Vizual Edge: 66.43 Edge Score.
Ethan England, Cherokee Bluff (GA), 2026 Georgia Southern
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 147.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider even stance, level swing through contact. Good barrel control, able to hit to all fields. 75.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Loose 3/4 arm with some throws a line.
Defense: Uber athletic defender, clean action. Can throw it from any angle.
Vizual Edge: 68.8 Edge Score.
Matt Berardinelli, Loganville (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 149.3 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance with smaller leg kick. Compact level swing with some bat whip. 70 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Short over the top action with quick release.
Defense: Moved well quick choppy steps.
Vizual Edge: 64.81 Edge Score.
Erik Grunduski, Peachtree Ridge (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance, hands higher up by ear. Quick to contact with an uppercut swing. Some ability to lift the ball. 74 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Quick over the top release.
Defense: Sure handed fluid movements.
Vizual Edge: 76.62 Edge Score.
Donovan Dortch, Hillgrove (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 153.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a short kick, hands relaxed shoulder height. Quick path to the ball, with plus ability to lift the ball. 71 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Over the top release with a loose arm.
Defense: Quick feet and solid transfers.
Vizual Edge: 76.75 Edge Score.
Westin Chen, Walton (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even balanced stance with leg kick, hands back shoulder height. Compact level swing with line drive ability up the middle. 68.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. 3/4 easy arm action with some zip.
Defense: Fluid athletic movements.
Vizual Edge: 77.02 Edge Score.
Cameron Layfield, Sandy Creek (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. RH: Even with short stride, hands chest high. LH: Similar to RH RH: Compact level swing, line drive approach. LH: Quick to contact with a slight uppercut swing. 71.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Easy 3/4 arm action with good throws on a line.
Defense: Moved well all around, smooth actions.
Vizual Edge: 51.25 Edge Score.
Hudson Phillips, King's Ridge Christian (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 155.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a smaller leg kick, hands level shoulder height. Longer path to contact with a solid line drive approach. 61.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (60.9 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Over the top release with a loose arm.
Defense: Moved well, fluid actions overall.
Vizual Edge: 81.04 Edge Score.
Ryder Register, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 157.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright open with toe tap, hands around ear. Smooth level path, some line drive power. 68.3 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Short over the top arm action.
Defense: Solid playable actions.
Vizual Edge: 80.17 Edge Score.
JP Apgar, St. Pius X (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with heel lifted and big leg kick. Solid ability to lift the ball with a slight uppercut. 68.9 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Over the top with a quick release.
Defense: Clean actions. Efficient mover.
Vizual Edge: 82.29 Edge Score.
Reggie Brown, McEachern (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with stride, hands out in front shoulder height with a tilt. Compact level swing, with some line drive power. 69.2 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. 3/4 release with a longer extension, threw well on a line.
Defense: Sure handed, quick steps.
Vizual Edge: 48.18 Edge Score.
Seth Ussery, Georgia Military College Prep (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open with leg kick. Quick to contact, level path with some line drive power. 70.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Over the top with quick release.
Defense: Moves well laterally.
Vizual Edge: 62.71 Edge Score.
Bresden Fabirkiewicz, South Forsyth (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance with small stride, hands back shoulder height. Longer path to contact, some lines drive power to all parts of the field. 65.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (72.1 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Quick over the top release with a good extension.
Defense: Quick feet that got to his spots.
Vizual Edge: 83.06 Edge Score.
Cooper Mincey, Bremen (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 161 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with toe tap, hands back shoulder height. Gets extended well with a level path. 67.1 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Quick over the top release with a good extension. Solid throws on a line.
Defense: Moved well all around fluid actions.
Vizual Edge: 77.32 Edge Score.
Carter Hayes, Wesleyan (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 162 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with short stride, hands back shoulder height. Level path, line drive power pull/ middle. 69.7 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Over the top slower release.
Defense: Stiffer athletic movements.
Vizual Edge: 81.82 Edge Score.
Ben Fussell, Coffee County (GA), 2026 Mercer
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 165.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, balanced approach with small stride, hands even shoulder height. Solid barrel control quick to the zone, ability to lift the ball up the middle consistently. 75.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Some zip on throws, over the top release.
Defense: Fluid athletic movements
Vizual Edge: 78.99 Edge Score.
Diego Dejesus, Brookwood (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: SH. RH: Narrow slightly open with leg kick. LH: Even balanced with a bigger leg kick. RH: Slight upper cut with line drive contact and good carry. LH: Similar to RH 67.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Short over the top arm action with some throws on a line.
Defense: Soft hands, solid transfers.
Rece Leathers, Ola (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even a balanced stance with toe tap, hands relaxed shoulder height. Upper cut path with ability to lift the ball, some loud contact. 73 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Longer arm action that gets extended well.
Defense: Athletic defender. Soft hands.
Vizual Edge: 68.42 Edge Score.
Cayden Ridge Nance, Vidalia (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open with leg kick, hands up by ear. Gets extended well through the zone, upper cut swing. 68.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (76 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph.
Vizual Edge: 78.5 Edge Score.
Chase McCrary, Homeschool (GA) (GA), 2026 Gordon State JC
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 174.2 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with leg kick, hands back above shoulder. LH: Similar to RH. Upper cut path with a solid line drive approach and some ability to lift the ball. LH: Level path with ability to lift the ball. 68.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Over the top with quick release.
Defense: Smooth actions.
Vizual Edge: 49.31 Edge Score.
Connor OMara, North Oconee (GA), 2026 Wofford
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 174.8 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open with a short stride, hands back shoulder height. Level path with ability to lift ball with good carry. 68.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Threw on a line, over the top release.
Defense: Sure handed athletic movements.
Vizual Edge: 76.91 Edge Score.
Reiston Durham, Dacula (GA), 2026 Texas
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open upright with a small stride, hands back by ear. Violent level swing with plus carry on ball flight. 74.2 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Loose over the top arm action with some throws on a line.
Defense: Agile overall movements.
Vizual Edge: 77.67 Edge Score.
Thadd Royal, Irwin County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with toe tap, hands level above shoulder. Quick to contact with level path, some line drive power. 68.1 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. 3/4 arm with quick release.
Vizual Edge: 75.54 Edge Score.
Christian Starks, Pickens County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with bigger leg kick, hands by ear. Stays back on the ball with a level swing through contact. 67.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 249-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Over the top quick release.
Defense: Short, explosive movements. Works through the ball.
Vizual Edge: 72.31 Edge Score.
Ace Allen, Cedartown (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 176 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright stance with bigger leg kick, hands back shoulder height. 71.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Loose arm with zip on throws.
Defense: Fluid controlled actions.
Vizual Edge: 72.12 Edge Score.
Carter Hampton, Calvary Day (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-10, 178 pounds.
Hit: RHH. 66.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. 3/4 arm slot, quick release.
Defense: Sure handed control.
Vizual Edge: 47.74 Edge Score.
Brett Hickson, Brunswick (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with slight knee bend, hands back shoulder height. Longer upper cut path with some ability to lift the ball. 66.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Fluid over the top arm action.
Defense: Sure handed smooth hands.
Vizual Edge: 79.86 Edge Score.
JC Slavis, Pope (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance, hands further back shoulder height. Stays back on the ball with a longer swing, some line drive contact. 68.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Over the top with a loose arm.
Vizual Edge: 73.9 Edge Score.
Alex Thompson, South Forsyth (GA), 2026 Air Force
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 180.1 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance, hands further back shoulder height. Quick to contact, downward path with line drive approach. 62.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. 3/4 loose arm action.
Defense: Solid footwork, playable actions.
Vizual Edge: 74.32 Edge Score.
Patrick Honeyman, Kell (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 183 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a bigger leg kick, hands relaxed at ear. Level swing path, good carry on ball flight. 72.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80.00 mph. Over the top quick release, some carry on throws.
Defense: Sure handed fluid movements, quick choppy feet.
Vizual Edge: 82.2 Edge Score.
Tyler Rothell, Habersham Central (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 183 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, balanced with leg kick. Hands further back shoulder height. Level path gets extended well. Line drive power with ability to lift the ball. 75.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Short arm action with quick release.
Defense: Choppy movements that are playable.
Vizual Edge: 68.67 Edge Score.
Caleb Griffin, Buford (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 183.2 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with a leg kick, hands higher by head. Quick level path, some carry after contact. 74.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Quick over the top release with some zip on throws.
Defense: Smooth hands and good transfers.
Vizual Edge: 67.87 Edge Score.
Daniel Mendez, Ola (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow upright stance with toe tap, hands above shoulder. Quick to contact with level path, plus ability to lift the ball naturally, 69.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph.
Vizual Edge: 72.02 Edge Score.
Reid Gainous, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 198.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with small stride, hands back shoulder height. Quick to contact with longer level paths. 72 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Over the top loose arm.
Defense: Moved well, athletic movements.
Vizual Edge: 59.2 Edge Score.
Ethan McMichael, Jasper County High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open then comes closed during stride, hands very out in front of chest. Quick to contact with a longer level path. 67 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. 3/4 arm action with slower release.
Defense: Slower choppy movements that allowed him to get to spots.
Hudson Reed, Morgan County (GA), 2026 Georgia
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open upright stance with bigger leg kick, Upper cut path with ability to lift the ball. 71.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88.00 mph.
Vizual Edge: 76.21 Edge Score.
Davis Smith, Pope (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 201 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with toe tap, hands further back shoulder height. Quick to contact with a level swing, clean finish. 67.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Easy over the top accurate throws.
Defense: Smooth hands and transfers.
Vizual Edge: 75.31 Edge Score.
Jack Powell, Denmark (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 203.3 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even upright stance, hands sit by shoulder. Level swing with ability to lift the ball with carry. 60.5 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 84.00 mph. Short over the top arm action.
Defense: Stiffer lateral movements.
Vizual Edge: 76.11 Edge Score.
Brice Gillis, Wesleyan (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-6, 215 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider even stance with quiet actions, hands higher by ear. Longer level swing with some line drive power. 67.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Over the top slower release.
Defense: Stiffer movements.
Vizual Edge: 62.99 Edge Score.
Frankie Boyle, Winder-Barrow (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 209.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a crouch, hands out in front above shoulder. Longer through contact with a clean finish. 68.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Over the top with some carry on throws.
Defense: Playable athletic movements.
Vizual Edge: 66.14 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: Athletic fluid movements.
Vizual Edge: 82.05 Edge Score.
Nico Sanchez, Cambridge (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with a stride, hands back shoulder height. Stays back on the ball with a level swing through the zone, easy finish. Consistent barrel. 60 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. Playable arm, over the top arm action.
Vizual Edge: 73.91 Edge Score.
Griff Bryant, Prince Avenue Christian (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 173 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a stride, hands shoulder height. Level swing with some ability to lift the ball pull side. 68.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. Bigger arm circle, threw on a line.
Defense: Sure handed fluid movements.
Vizual Edge: 75.81 Edge Score.
Brandon Mercer, Veterans (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with toe tap, hands shoulder height. Longer through the zone, with a bigger finish. 69.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (94.8 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 93.00 mph. Threw with zip from different angles.
Vizual Edge: 60.01 Edge Score.
Brayden Payne, Thomas County Central (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 182.5 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a small stride, hands tilted at ears. Longer path with some line drive power. 71.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Over the top slower release.
Defense: Playable actions.
Vizual Edge: 53.93 Edge Score.
Knox Bingham, Wesleyan (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 186 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with stride, hands above shoulder. Quick to contact with an upper cut path. Solid carry on ball flight. 70.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Over the top with a longer release.
Vizual Edge: 66.18 Edge Score.
William Myhand, Mill Creek (GA), 2026 North Carolina
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 189.8 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open upright stance with stride. Level path with solid ability to lift the ball. 74 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.9 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 85.00 mph. Threw well on a line, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Fluid movements at 1B.
Charlie Delp, West Forsyth (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 191 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open with a bigger leg kick, hands higher up by head. Easy level swing with a good line drive approach and plus ability to lift the ball. 73.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Clean, athletic action. Ball comes out well.
Defense: Moves well over the bag. Quick feet.
Vizual Edge: 73.99 Edge Score.
Rhys Rahm, Alpharetta (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 192 pounds.
Hit: RHH. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Over the top arm action with quick release.
Defense: Fluid actions.
Vizual Edge: 77.47 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: Playable actions.
Vizual Edge: 79.66 Edge Score.
Kade Kisz, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2025 Georgia Tech
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with leg kick, hands level at shoulder. Longer path to the ball, good ability to lift with line drive power. 71.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Loose 3/4 arm slot with accurate throws.
Defense: Moved well side to side.
Todd Haley, Walton (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 220 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a stride, hands back by shoulder. Longer path to contact with an uppercut swing. Good carry on ball flight. 70.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81.00 mph. OF - 88.00 mph. Fluid over the top arm action.
Defense: Moved well laterally at 1B.
Vizual Edge: 71.79 Edge Score.
Ty Willoughby, Carrollton (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 220 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with stride, hands high by head. Bigger bat whip with an uppercut swing. 80.7 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Over the top with throws on a line.
Defense: Playable actions, with some stiffer movements.
Vizual Edge: 69.75 Edge Score.
Caden Fox, Lassiter (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-6, 225 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with leg kick, hands lower by shoulder. Longer path, good carry on ball flight 73.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Over the top accurate throws on a line.
Defense: Stiffer movements side to side.
Vizual Edge: 75.96 Edge Score.
Thomas Cook, Miller County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 284.6 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even upright stance with leg kick, hands back shoulder height. Quick bat whip with a slight uppercut path, some poolside/ middle of the field power. 70 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (93.8 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74.00 mph.
Defense:
Vizual Edge: 68.54 Edge Score.
Gage Campbell, Rockmart (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 212 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open with quiet toe tap, hands level above shoulder. Level path with ability to lift to all fields. 67.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Longer arm circle with slower release. Some zip on throws.
Defense: Playable actions at 1B.
Vizual Edge: 62.08 Edge Score.
Jared Givins, Greater Atlanta Christian (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 215 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with leg kick, hands out in front shoulder height. Longer path that gets extended through the zone well, ability to lift the ball. 72.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Longer arm circle with good release.
Defense: Short smooth steps covered ground well.
Vizual Edge: 65.34 Edge Score.
Veer Patel, Vidalia (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 215 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow slightly open with a small stride, some bat wrap around the ear. Easy level swing with solid ability to lift the ball. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Smooth over the top arm action with some zip.
Defense: Soft hands and good fluid movements.
Vizual Edge: 71.41 Edge Score.
Bubba Coleman, Cherokee Bluff (GA), 2026 Louisiana State
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a smaller stride, bat wrap. Quick downward swing with some power present. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (78.4 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Loose over the top arm action, threw well with carry.
Defense: Body moves well.
Vizual Edge: 82.57 Edge Score.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Showcase | STAte | Date | Location |
Rising Stars: Preseason All-State | GA | 03/01 | LakePoint Sports |
LakePoint Summer ID | GA | 05/28 | LakePoint Sports |
LakePoint Rising Stars Summer ID | GA | 05/28 | LakePoint Sports |
Top Prospect Games: Underclass | GA | 06/03-06/04 | LakePoint Sports |
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass | GA | 06/10-06/11 | LakePoint Sports |
Savannah Summer ID | GA | 06/12 | Benedictine Military School |
Savannah Rising Stars ID | GA | 06/12 | Benedictine Military School |
Athens Summer ID | GA | 06/17 | University of Georgia |
Athens Rising Stars ID | GA | 06/17 | University of Georgia |
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