Prep Baseball Report

A Look at a Preseason Contender


Matt Miller
State Director

As we get closer to the 2021 high school baseball season we will highlight a few teams that could make a huge splash this year. 

I had a chance to visit Jackson Prep recently and chat with Coach Brent Heavener about his outlook on the coming spring. 

The Patriots were 14-4 during last years abbreviated season and return most of what made them so successful. 

With a lineup that features lots of leadership from seniors Jeffrey Ince (Mississippi State commit), Thaxton Berch (Louisiana Tech), Riley Maddox (Ole Miss), and Mason Nichols (Ole Miss) the meat of the lineup looks to be a difficult one to work through. 

Others that should make an impact include juniors Eli Berch (Future Games participant), Cy Craig (Future Games participant), Trey Bridges, Owen Abney, along with sophomore Rives Reynolds (Mississippi State).

Scoring shouldn't be a problem for the Patriots, but just in case runs are hard to come by from time to time they also have a solid group of arms that can keep opponents in check. 

Riley Maddox, Mason Nichols, and Will Gibbs (Mississippi State) look to contribute heavily on the mound while carrying the bulk of the innings, with Cy Craig and Thaxton Berch available out of the bullpen….

Look forward to watching this group in action starting February 9th.


Jeffrey Ince

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Dulins Dodgers
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
77 - 81
FB
65 - 65
CB
Position
6.75
60-yard
86
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
4.22
H-1st


Thaxton Berch

Class of 2021 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: MS Rangers
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.48
60-yard
(07/06/20)
81
INF Velo
(06/04/20)
82
OF Velo
(07/06/20)
87
Exit Velo
(06/04/20)
Position
60-yard
6.48
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
87
Position
60-yard
6.52
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
87
Position
60-yard
6.83
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
82


Riley Maddox

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Jackson Preparatory
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: East Coast Sox
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.40
60-yard
75
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo


Mason Nichols

Class of 2021 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Jackson Preparatory
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: East Coast Sox Baseball
  • Height: 6-5
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
90
Max FB
(06/04/20)
88 - 89
FB
(06/04/20)
75 - 76
CB
(06/04/20)
80 - 81
CH
(06/04/20)
82 - 83
CT
(06/04/20)
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 89
CB
75 - 76
CH
80 - 81
CT
82 - 83
Position
7.12
60-yard
(06/04/20)


Eli Berch

Class of 2022 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 220lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.93
60-yard
(06/04/20)
1.91 - 2.05
Pop Time
(08/01/20)
77
C Velo
(06/04/20)
95
Exit Velo
(08/01/20)
Position
60-yard
7.02
Pop Time
1.91 - 2.05
C Velo
75
Exit Velo
95
Position
60-yard
6.94
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.09
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
6.93
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.02
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
7.28
Pop Time
1.95 - 2.1
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
91
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/01/20)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/01/20)
332
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
370
Distance (max)
(08/01/20)
Hard Hit %
(08/01/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/01/20)
Line Drive %
(08/01/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/01/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.9
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
370
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/01/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/01/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
65.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)


Cy Craig

Class of 2022 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: East Coast Sox
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
78
Max FB
(06/23/20)
Position
6.63
60-yard
(06/09/21)
85
OF Velo
(06/09/21)
96
Exit Velo
(06/09/21)
Position
60-yard
6.63
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
6.82
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.08
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
6.67
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
7
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.28
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
80
Position
60-yard
7.3
OF Velo
75
Exit Velo
76
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/09/21)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/01/20)
309
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
353
Distance (max)
(08/01/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/09/21)
Sweet Spot %
(08/01/20)
Line Drive %
(10/17/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/01/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/09/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.7
Distance (avg)
169
Distance (max)
320
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.3
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
340
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.8
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
353
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/09/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/09/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/01/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/17/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
72.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
70.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
21.9
Bat Speed (max)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
73.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)


Trey Bridges

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Height:
    Weight: lbs
  • Bat/Throw:


Owen Abney

Class of 2022 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Team Georgia
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(06/15/21)
81 - 85
FB
(06/15/21)
71 - 75
CB
(06/15/21)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
79 - 81
CB
64 - 68
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
81 - 85
CB
71 - 75
Position
7.21
60-yard
(01/22/22)
84
INF Velo
(06/15/21)
82
OF Velo
(06/15/21)
93
Exit Velo
(07/27/21)
Power Speed Score
(07/27/21)
Position
60-yard
7.21
INF Velo
81
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.21
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
93
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.27
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
92
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.39
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
8.1
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
79
Position
60-yard
7.47
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
82
Position
60-yard
7.93
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
77
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/27/21)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/22/22)
218
Distance (avg)
(07/27/21)
329
Distance (max)
(01/22/22)
Hard Hit %
(01/22/22)
Sweet Spot %
(07/27/21)
Line Drive %
(07/27/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/21)
Ground Ball %
(01/22/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.5
Distance (avg)
157
Distance (max)
329
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.2
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
326
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.3
Distance (avg)
183
Distance (max)
304
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/21)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/21)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/21)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/15/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.1
Hand Speed (avg)
23.4
Bat Speed (max)
74
Bat Speed (avg)
70.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency


Rives Reynolds

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Artillery Scout Team
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.93
60-yard
(05/22/19)
81
INF Velo
(05/22/19)
86
OF Velo
(05/22/19)
76
Exit Velo
(05/22/19)
Position
60-yard
6.93
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
76


Will Gibbs

Class of 2022 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: MS Rangers 16U
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(05/22/19)
81 - 84
FB
(05/22/19)
70 - 71
CB
(05/22/19)
71 - 73
CH
(05/22/19)
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
81 - 84
CB
70 - 71
CH
71 - 73
Position
7.46
60-yard
(05/22/19)
82
INF Velo
(05/22/19)
85
OF Velo
(05/22/19)
76
Exit Velo
(05/22/19)
Position
60-yard
7.46
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
76