MADISON, MS - The Mississippi Preseason All-State was held on Sunday, January 26th at the Southern Performance Institute in Madison, MS. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of players from the 2025-2029 classes in Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw during a bullpen setting and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement while facing live hitters in simulated innings. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing this week.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we look at the scouting reports on all catchers who attended the Mississippi Preseason All-State.

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CATCHER REPORTS

Brayden Saucier, Stone (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 157.2 pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open stance, high hands set Controlled load and stride, Level bat path, Good extension at contact, Middle of the field approach 61.2 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Quick arm action, athletic feet, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77 Edge Score.

Mason Bouldin, Natchez Early College (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 196.9 pounds. Compact, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, Relaxed hand set, crouched stance Quick load and stride, Gets good extension at contact, aggressive at contact, pull side power 60.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (73.6 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. OF - mph. Long arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, strong arm
Athletic Testing: -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.

Noah Canten, Alcorn Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 177.3 pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. wider stance, relaxed hand set quick load into stride, slightly upward bat path, line drive approach 72.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Developmental footwork, good range, strong arm
Athletic Testing: 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.24 Edge Score.

Landon Rombaugh, Olive Branch (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 184.1 pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hands set Controlled load and stride, Gets good extension at contach, Middle of the field approach 65.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (72.4 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, Solid range, strong arm, clean transfers
Athletic Testing: 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.74 Edge Score.

Eli McDaniels, Mooreville (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 191 pounds. Tall, Athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, high hands set, crouched stance Quick load and stride, hands work directly to the baseball, aggression into contact, line drive approach 71.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - mph. Short but quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, developing arm strength
Athletic Testing: 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 42.22 Edge Score.

Banks Teater, Purvis (MS), 2025 Southern Miss
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 188.3 pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, Relaxed hand set Small knee lift into stride, uses leverage well, aggression into contact, pull side power 67.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, strong arm
Athletic Testing: 25.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.64 Edge Score.

Logan Heisel, Saltillo (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 208.3 pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, High hands set, Controlled load and stride, gets good extension at contact, Line drive approach 74.6 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 87.00 mph. OF - mph. quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, strong, accurate arm
Athletic Testing: 18.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.66 Edge Score.

Wyatt McDaniels, Mooreville (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 204.2 pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. WIder stance, high hand set, crouched stance Toe tap into stride, aggressive at contact, gets good extension at contact 74 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. INF - mph. OF - 90.00 mph. Short, but quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, accurate arm
Athletic Testing: 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.2 Edge Score.

Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 203.5 pounds. Large, sturdy frame
Hit: LHH. Slight preset load, High hands set Controlled load and stride, Gets good extension at contact, Line drive approach 63.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. quick arm action
Defense: athletic feet, good range, strong arm
Athletic Testing: 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.59 Edge Score.

Caleb Authement, Brookhaven Academy (MS), 2026 Jones College
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 248.7 pounds. Large, sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, high hands set Easy, controlled load and stride, drops hands as he loads, pull side power 67.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. INF - 78.00 mph. OF - mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, developing arm
Athletic Testing: 17.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.84 Edge Score.

 

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Upcoming Events

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Central Mississippi Rising Stars ID	3/30	Southern Performance Institute - Madison, MS
North Mississippi Rising Stars ID	4/5	The Gatorade Fieldhouse (Elevate) - Hernando, MS
North Mississippi Rising Stars ID Session II	4/6	The Farm - Oxford, MS

 

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