On Sunday, January 22nd, the PBR Louisiana Staff traveled to the Jay Artigues Sportsplex in Hammond, LA to host the Hammond Preseason ID. The event featured prospects of all HS classes from around the state and provided our staff an ample look at every player in attendance.

For a look at all the prospects that attended this event, click HERE. To see all of the statistics from this event, click HERE. 

We continue our analysis from the event with a look at all of the position players. We broke down the top five position players on the day followed by the rest of the players in attendance. 

Read on below for a look at all of the writeups and prospects from the day.

 

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

 

1. Corey Cousin | Slidell | 2024

Position Profile: OF, One of the top uncommitted 2024's in the state
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright and balanced stance with hands held above shoulder height, uses a toe-tap load and stride.  Tight turn to contact, stays inside the baseball with on-plane path, back knee works in a linear direction, quick hands with present bat speed and gap to gap power.
Power: 86.7 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. Short with an over the top release
Defense: Attacks the ball aggressively and plays through it with athletic footwork
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60.

2. Gavin Panks | Covington | 2025

Position Profile: C, One of the top uncommitted 2025 catcher's in the state
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic with some present physicality
Hit: LHH. Starts in a slightly open and wider stance with rhythm in his hands, uses a simple load and stride.  Gets behind the baseball early with an on-plane path to contact and uphill extension with a two-handed finish, took a professional BP round, maintained balance from start to finish and squared the ball up to all fields and was able to repeat his swing.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short, quick with a 3/4 release from the ear.
Defense: Received and blocked the ball well, showed athletic footwork with a clean transfer on throw downs to the bag.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

 

3. Ryder Planchard | Holy Cross | 2025

Position Profile: SS/RHP One of the top uncommitted MIF's in the state's 2025 class
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, lean, and wiry
Hit: RHH. Starts in an open and upright stance, uses a simple load and stride to get to center Works short to long and inside through the ball with a flat path and level extension with a two-handed finish, repeats swing, stayed mostly on a line up the middle of the field, showed increased bat speed in this look and should only go up as he gets stronger
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 256' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: Had the best INF round on the day, good internal clock, plays with rhythm and athletic footwork, soft hands, understands how to cut angles
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

4. Clayton Kimball | Central Private | 2025

Position Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Projectable and athletic
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with rhythm in his hands and a simple load and stride Got rid of the no stride in this look, which helped with rhythm and timing, stays on-plane to contact with a little length and finishes up through the ball, showed power to the pull-side
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 330' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.OF-83 mph. Short and quick, 3/4 release
Defense: INF: Corner INF profile, moves well for a physical prospect, receives the ball clean and out front in to a funnel. OF: Stays behind the ball well and moves through it with athletic footwork, receives out front with one hand clean.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

5. Evan Wright | Fontainebleau | 2024

Position Profile: C/RHP A good uncommitted backstop in the state's 2024 class to follow
Body: 5-10, 205-pounds. Physical, stocky
Hit: RHH. Athletic and balanced set-up, uses a simple load and stride Always seems to be on time, repeats swing with balance from start to finish, sits in back leg and turns a heavy barrel to contact with on-plane path and uphill extension, makes consistent hard contact with power to the pull-side
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short and quick wtih a 3/4 release
Defense: 1.90-2.04 pop times. Strong receiver and blocker, quick feet and a smooth transfer, accurate throws with back spin on throw downs.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

 

Andre Ancalade | Brother Martin | 2026

Position Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Squared off athletic stance with weight pre-loaded into backside and hands held high Simple, short, and direct patch to contact with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, looked stronger in this look
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.Short, 3/4 release
Defense: Average footwork, received the ball clean and out front, moved ok laterally, did a nice job on the forehand play of fielding with one hand and showing a quick release
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Brock Baudean | St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025

Position Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, upright and balanced stance, gets front foot down early Steep downhill path to contact with uphill extension and a one-handed finish, creates good linear direction with backside, comes out of it at times, worked mostly up the middle
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.08-2.21 pop times. Came up out of stance a little early, clean transfer with athletic footwork

Cohen Carmouche | Parkview Baptist | 2025

Position Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Physical
Hit: RHH. Wide and open stance down in his legs, uses a toe-tap and hover load to get to center Direct and slightly steep path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, worked mostly to the pull side
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 297' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.Short with a low 3/4-3/4 release
Defense: Received the ball clean and out front, moved ok to left and right
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60.

Rhett Centanni | Rummel | 2023

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Physical
Hits: RHH. Upright and balanced stance with a simple load and stride, quick hands deliver a direct path to contact with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, strong top hand, showed gap to gap power
Power: 93.5 mph max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 MPH. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79, Short with a high 3/4 release
Defense: Received the ball clean and out front, moved with athletic footwork around first base bag, turned the double play well.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

 

Jake Clifton | Pearl River | 2025

Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic and physical
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall and open stance with hands held higher, uses a leg kick load and stride Comes forward during load and stride and swings with intent, downhill path to contact with uphill extension and a two-handed finish, worked mostly middle to pull-side
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph. Full arm circle with a longer path and a high 3/4 release
Defense: Stayed behind the ball, created momentum to move through it athletically and fielded everything out front clean
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Ethan DeRouen | Parkview Baptist | 2025

Position Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with rhythm in his hands, gets front foot down early Flat and on-plane path to contact with level extension and a one-handed finish, repeats swing, works middle of the field
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 182' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-73 mph. Short with an over the top release
Defense: Attacks the ball aggressively and plays through it with athletic footwork
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Gavin Gibson | Patrick Taylor | 2025

Position Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with hands at shoulder height and the bat head rested on his back shoulder, brings bat head up during a leg kick load and stride Works down to contact with a slightly uphill extension and a two handed finish, could stay in his legs longer, worked mostly middle to pull-side
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 161' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.Short and quick with a high 3/4 release
Defense: Gets good jumps off the bat and cuts angles with short and choppy steps, receives with soft hands into a funnel, moved well laterally and coming in
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

Jeremy Gibson | Patrick Taylor | 2025

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Tall and upright stance, uses a leg lift load and stride Slightly steeper path with some length to contact, finishes level with a two-handed finish, worked mostly middle to pull-side
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 40' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: Good reads off the bat, approaches the ball with athletic footwork and receives the ball clean and out front, moved well to his left and showed ability to throw from a different arm angle
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Ryan Gregson | Hahnville | 2024

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright and taller stance with hands held above shoulder height, controlled and simple load and stride Rides back hip well to stay behind the ball which creates an on-plane path to contact and an uphill extension with a two-handed finish, swing was at its best when he wasn't trying to lift and just let the barrel work, ball jumped off the bat at times working gap to gap
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 220' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: Good prep step, athletic footwork and average actions, received the ball clean with two hands into a funnel
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.

Ethan Griffin | Lakeshore | 2025

Position Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical, stocky
Hit: SH. Athletic and balanced stance with hands held at shoulder height, uses a simple load and stride to get to center Turns the barrel aggressively with his backside, stays flat to contact with a level one-handed finish, showed gap to gap power
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Short and quick with a high 3/4 release
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop times. Received off one knee and regular, stayed down in crouch off one knee and showed good footwork with a quick release, throws accurate to the bag
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

Bradley Hanlon | Neville | 2024

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-3, 187-pounds. Tall and athletic
Hit: RHH. Tall and upright stance, uses a simple load and stride Repeats swing well, short and direct path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, worked middle to pull-side with some present power
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Short and quick , low 3/4 slot
Defense: Corner INF profile, average actions with soft hands, moved well to his forehand and showed a quick release from a different arm angle
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.

Caleb Hastings | Lutcher | 2024

Position Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic with physical lower-half
Hit: SH. RH: Starts in an open and tall stance with rhythm in his hands, uses a leg kick load and stride. LH: Open and tall stance, uses a leg kick load and stride RH: Quick hands take a short and direct path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish LH: A little length to his flat path to contact with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, created more loft from left side
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short and quick with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop times. Receives the ball clean and showed athletic footwork on throwdowns with a quick and easy transfer
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Brody Hatchett | Mandeville | 2026

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Athletic and open stance with hands held above shoulder height, uses a toe-tap load and stride Showed a repeatable swing with a short path to contact and level extension, finished with two hands on balls middle-in and one hand on balls away, did a good job of staying hard line drive/hard groundball to middle of field
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 257' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Short, high 3/4 release
Defense: Shuffles to move feet in place to receive the ball out front and clean, stayed back a bit at times and could cut angles more, moved ok laterally and on bounder play
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Kinkaid Hinyup | Patrick Taylor | 2024

Position Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Tall, physical
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic, and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, using a simple load and stride Flat path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, came out of lower half at times, worked mostly middle of the field
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 61' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: Average hands and footwork on the infield, moved ok to left and right and coming in
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Zach Hu | Episcopal BR | 2026

Position Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic with physical lower-half
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall and open stance, uses a controlled hover load and stride Inside/out path to contact with uphill extension and a one-handed finish, came out of legs at times, but drove teh ball well to the middle of the field and opposite field gap
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 225' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-79 mph.Short and quick, 3/4 release
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. INF: Plays with good rhythm and timing, receives the ball clean and front, moves through the ball with athletic footwork with accurate throws across the diamond. C: Strong receiver and blocker with athletic footwork and a quick and clean transfer on throw downs to the bag.

Bryce McGuire | Choudrant | 2023

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced, and athletic stance with a simple load and stride Fluid swing, works direct to contact with slightly uphill extension and a one-handed finish, stayed on the ball well to the middle of the field
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 264' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Full arm cirlce with a 3/4 release
Defense: Caught the ball clean and out front, plays with athletic footwork, moved to left and right and showed quick release on forehand from a different arm angle
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Brennan Melancon | Parkview Baptist | 2027

Position Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 122-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Tall and balanced stance, uses a toe-tap load and stride Works flat and level to the ball with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, came out of lower-half at times but that should improve as he continues to mature and get stronger, worked gap to gap in his approach
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 mph. 203' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Short and quick, 3/4 release
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Quick transfer on throw downs with athletic footwork, stayed down in his crouch
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Brent Miorana | Brother Martin | 2024

Position Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Athletic with physical lower-half
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall and upright stance with a simple load and stride Coils into hack hip and swings with intent, flat path to contact with extension to match and a two-handed finish, worked middle-pull side with some power to the pull-side.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph. Long and full arm circle with a high 3/4-over the top release
Defense: Attacks the ball aggressively but under control, caught everything clean with one hand and out front
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Lane Mixon | University Lab | 2026

Position Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 174-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Upright and balanced stance, gets front foot down early and shifts weight into back hip Short and direct path to contact with uphill extension and a two-handed finish, swings with aggression, ball comes off the bat well
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 254' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: Average hands and actions, receives the ball clean and out front, moved well to his left
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Chandler Moreau | Bunkie | 2024

Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Tall and athletic
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced stance with hands held high and bat head laid back, simple load and stride Steep, downhill path to contact with uphill extension and a two-handed finish, came out of legs at time, worked mostly middle to pull-side
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 68.5 mph. 205' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Short with a lower 3/4 release
Defense: Caught the ball out front into a funnel, average footwork and actions, did move well to right and left
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Kade Penalber | Maurepas | 2026

Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance, uses a no-stride to get front foot down Flat path to contact with some length, level extension with a one handed finish, front shoulder came off ball at times, worked mostly middle to pull-side
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 230' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.Short with a lower 3/4 release
Defense: Received the ball clean and showed a quick release at times, moved well to his left, could cut angles more on certain balls like the backhand
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60.

Landen Rice | Kinder | 2025

Position Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic
Hit: LHH. Squared off, balanced, and athletic stance with rhythm in his hands and uses a simple load and stride Gets behind the ball and works on-plane to contact with a little length and finishes high with two hands, rhythm type of hitter, gets some loft on the ball
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 242' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: Takes short and choppy steps to set up to receive the ball out front and clean, moved well to his left and received the ball with one hand and showed a quick release.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Dylan Robinson | St. Augustine | 2027

Position Profile: SS/OF A good up and coming young prospect to follow
Body: 5-9, 125-pounds. Athletic and wiry
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance, gets foot down early with a simple load and stride Works inside/out through the ball with a short and direct path and slighlty uphill extension with a two-handed finish, repeats swing well for a young prospect and will add more power as he matures and gains strength
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 218' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.OF-75 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot
Defense: Presents the glove early and receives the ball clean and out front, plays with athletic footwork, moved really well laterally and on bounder play and showed ability to thrwo from different arm angles with accuracy
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

 

Easton Romano | Dunham | 2024

Position Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Starts slightly open in a balanced and athletic stance and uses a simple load and stride Hits off front foot slightly, drives back knee down through ground which creates a downhill path to contact and slightly uphil extension with a two-handed finish, stayed gap to gap in his approach
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 197' max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense:
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Mark Schmidt | Silliman Institue | 2023

Position Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Athletic and physical
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright and open stance with hands held a little higher, uses a leg kick load and stride Works down to the ball and finishes uphill with a one-handed finish, spun off the ball at times, worked mostly to the pull-side
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short with a high 3/4 release
Defense: Moved aggressively with athletic footwork to position body to receive the ball out front, caught the ball clean with two hands
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Ben Switzer | Brother Martin | 2025

Position Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic
Hit: SH. Starts in a wider and slightly open stance, uses a simple load and stride Short and on-plane path to contact with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, used lower-half well to turn the barrel, worked gap to gap
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 183' max distance.
Arm: RH. Short with a high 3/4 release
Defense: Quick transfer, athletic footwork and average actions behind the dish
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Talan Theriot | Hahnville | 2024

Position Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Athletic with physical lower-half
Hit: RHH. Narrow and upright stance, uses a toe-tap load and stride Uphill path through contact with extension to match and a two-handed finish, stays tight on his turn to the ball and works gap to gap
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Average arm cirlce with an over the top release
Defense: Plays low to the ground and uses active footwork to move the ball with crisp and clean actions, moved well laterally as well
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Kaiden Timothy | Brother Martin | 2025

Position Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Wide and balanced stance with hands held at shoulder height, gets front foot down early with a simple load and stride Works down through contact with uphill extension and a two-handed finish, stayed mostly up the middle of the field
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 203' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Longer arm circle with a high 3/4 release
Defense: Average actions and footwork with soft hands. did show a quick release and ability to move laterally
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Ben Wade | Holy Savior Menard | 2024

Position Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Balanced and upright stance with hands held a little higher, uses a simple load and stride Works down to contact with some aggression and a bigger uphill finish with both one and two hands, showed some gap to gap power as well
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 200' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.02-2.19 pop times. Good receiver, stays down in crouch, receives the ball with a clean transfer, athletic footwork and accurate throws to the bag
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

 

Cameron Washington | Walker | 2025

Position Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed off, balanced, and athletic stance with a leg lift load and stride Simple and direct path to contact with level extension and used both a one hand and two hand finish, repeats swing well and maintains balance throughout swing, has some pop to the middle of the field
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 183' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Short and quick wtih a 3/4 release
Defense: Plays with good bounce and energy, stays behind the ball and moves through it with athletic footwork
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
New Orleans Rising Stars ID	LA	04/08	Mandeville High School - Mandeville, LA
Lake Charles Rising Stars ID	LA	05/20	Barbe High School - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Summer Open	LA	05/21	Barbe High School - Lake Charles, LA
New Orleans Summer Open	LA	06/06	Tulane University
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)	LA	06/13	University of Louisiana - Lafayette

 

 

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