Madison, MS - The Mississippi Preseason All-State was held Saturday, January 21st at the Southern Performance Institute in Madison, MS. This was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2023-2026 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 30 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. 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 on Saturday.

Continuing off our post-event coverage for these events, we take a look at each catcher that attended the event. Check back tomorrow as we conclude our post-event coverage by taking a look at each outfielder in attendance.

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infielder reports

 

Jayden Adcox, Forest (MS), 2023, (East Central CC)
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. Well developed and proportional frame. Strong.
Delivery: Smooth, controlled tempo and speeds up slightly as he moves down slope. Good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Good life to pitch. Rides through the zone well. T2235, 2201 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Solid downward bite though still developing command for pitch. T2130, 2092 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Solid go to pitch that sells fastball. T1599, 1547 average rpm.

Corbyn Clayton, Pontotoc (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add size.
Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance with higher handset. Smooth load with knee lift into stride. Level bat path with aggression into contact. Plenty of line drives during BP round with middle to pull side approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85 MPH. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph.Loose, quick arm action
Defense: Solid footwork and range on the infield. Good glovework with quick transfer and strong arm and accuracy on throws. Next level upside

Jackson Moore, Tishomingo County (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Well developed frame, proportional.
Hits: RHH. Wider, balanced stance with higher handset Smooth, controlled load and stride. Fairly level bat path with occasional launch. Present power with aggression into contact. Middle to pull side approach. Big time power bat in the making!
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 MPH. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork and range on the infield. Advanced glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws. Next level upside at corners.

Braxton Jones, Stone (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame. room to add more size.
Hits: RHH. Conventional width in stance with slight preset load. Hand set right above back shoulder. Smooth load and stride. Hands stay tight. Level bat path with some aggression into contact. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 MPH. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Solid footwork and range on the infield. Still developing glovework with quick transfer and strong arm on throws.

Collin Pipkins, Greene County (MS), 2023, (Jones College)
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Leaner and athletic look, proportional frame.
Hits: LHH. Conventional with in stance though slightly open. Normal hand set though inside back shoulder. Big load and stride. Very small knee lift. Gets separation in hands in stride. Looking to pull with aggression at contact.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 MPH. 360' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Good footwork and range on the infield. Solid glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws. Next level ability.

Cole Prosek, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2026, (Ole Miss)
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, leaner body with room to add size.
Hits: LHH. Tall, balanced slightly open stance with normal hand set. Easy and smooth stroke from the left side, multiple back spin liners back up the middle. Mature approach for the age.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 MPH. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Smooth, quick arm action.
Defense: Advanced footwork and range on the infield. Solid glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws. Looks polished at the middle infield position. Tons of next level upside.

Eli Rankin, Puckett (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add size to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance with hand set outside back shoulder. Smooth load with big knee lift into stride. Lots of leverage in swing. Can get a little rotational. Aggression into contact with level bat path and looking to pull.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 MPH. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Good footwork and range on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.

Ty Wiggins, Lamar School (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. High waisted frame, athletic build.
Hits: SH. Switch hitter. Conventional, balanced stance with hand set slightly above back shoulder from both sides. Smooth load and stride with level bat path. Rattled off several line drives from both sides off the plate, though smoother from the left side. Looks to lift from the right side with more aggression.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 MPH. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Advanced footwork and developing glove. Solid range, natural transfers with accurate arm. Next level upside on infield.

Carter Hathcock, Kirk Academy (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hits: LHH. Conventional stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Very small load with longer and quick stride. Lots of aggression into contact. Upward bat path with middle to pull side approach. Looking to do damage at the plate.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68.9 MPH. 265' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Quick, loose arm action
Defense: Solid footwork on the infield. Good glovework with quick transfer and strong arm and accuracy on throws. Corner upside.

Tristan Hendrix, Hatley (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and athletic frame with room to add to the body.
Hits: RHH. Open stance with very high handset. Smooth load with hands dropping into slot during stride. Lots of leverage with hands. Upward bat path with some aggression into contact. Looking to pull.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 MPH. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Loose, quick arm action
Defense: Solid actions and movements at SS. Good range with strong arm that should be able to make all throws from the left side of the diamond. Plenty of positional upside.

Cody Presley, Germantown (MS), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Proportional frame, room to add some size to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with a very high hand set. Smooth load and small stride. Hands stay tall and work extremely quick to the ball. Some loft to the swing with lots of pop. Middle to pull side approach with next level upside at the plate! Big time power potential.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 MPH. 358' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Long arm action
Defense: Moves well for a bigger frame. Solid hands and glove work. Arm can handle all infield positions though looks to settle in at the corners.

Collin Smith, Parklane Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Well developed lower half, proportional frame.
Hits: RHH. Wider stance with balance. Hands above and inside back shoulder. Controlled load and small stride. Quick hands that work well to pitch. Level bat path with all fields approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 MPH. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Long arm action
Defense: Developing footwork and glove. Decent range, natural transfers with accurate arm. Next level upside probably at a corner position.

Steele Brooks, Houston (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame.
Hits: RHH. Wider, balanced stance with conventional hand set. Quick load and short stride. Creates leverage in hands during stride. Quick bat with level bat path and a middle to pull side approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82 MPH. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Good footwork and range on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.

Andrew Burgess, Central Hinds Academy (MS), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Well developed lower half, proportional.
Hits: RHH. Conventional balanced stance, slightly open with relaxed hands. Small, contolled load and stride. Hands work directly to contact well with level bat path. Middle to pull side approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 MPH. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Smooth and fluid actions.

Ty Herrington, Lamar School (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Proportional frame, lean with room to add to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher than normal hand set. Smooth load and stride with slight knee lift. Level bat path with middle to pull side approach. Weight stays in the middle of the body well throughout swing.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 MPH. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Advanced footwork and glove. Solid range, natural transfers with accurate arm. Next level upside on infield.

Logan Williams, Kossuth (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic body, leaner frame with room to add size.
Delivery: Quicker, though controlled tempo. Good direction and depth at release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Good feel for strike zone with pitch. Some arm side run. T2078, 2058 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Good shape with occasional bite. Still developing action. T2030, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Good arm speed. Sells a fastball well. T1615, 1508 average rpm.

Jaxon Cripps, East Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Higher waisted frame, proportional in size.
Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance with high handset. Slight preset load. Small load with toe tap into stride. Creates some leverage with hands into stride. Level bat path with line drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80 MPH. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork and range on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.

Baylor Roberts, Saltillo (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean and athletic frame, room to add to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Wide stance for frame, though balanced, open with high hand set Small load with normal stride as he closes off. Level bat path with line drive approach and can hit to all fields. Some head tilt at contact. Continues to gain more and more pop. Solid upside.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 MPH. 230' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Advanced skill set on infield. Very fluid and rhythmic movement patterns. Good range with solid body positioning on all angles of ground balls. Strong arm with accuracy.

Ayden Wilbanks, Kossuth (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, proportional build. Can add to the body.
Hits: RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher than normal hand set. Controlled load and toe tap stride. Some loft to swing path and finds the barrell well. Pull side approach with plenty of upside. Looking to do damage.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 MPH. 289' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Developing skill set with plenty of athleticism. Glove will continue to get better. Great range and strong accurate arm.

Chap Cook, Canton Academy (MS), 2024, (Pearl River CC)
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Bigger, strong frame. Proportional in size.
Hits: LHH. Wider, balanced stance with hands just outside back shoulder. Small load with toe tap into stride. Uses leverage well. Level bat path and attacks out front well. Middle to pull side approach.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 MPH. 336' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.

Greer Manning, West Union (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Well developed lower half, athletic frame.
Hits: RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with hands just above back shoulder. Slightly closed off. Small controlled load with longer quicker stride. Level bat path with some aggression into contact. Works the middle of the field well.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 MPH. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Long arm action
Defense: Choppy, developing footwork on the infield. Developing glovework with quick natural transfers and accuracy on throws.

Woods Roberson, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic look.
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance, slightly open with relaxed hands. Slow load and and toe tap into stride. Hands stay close so has leverage to draw from. Hands start from a lower slot into contact, though as his body strengthens they should take more of a direct line approach. Fairly level bat path with middle of the field approach.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 MPH. 254' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Loose, quick arm action
Defense: Developing footwork and range on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.

Landon Schierholz, Olive Branch (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Smaller frame, leaner and athletic. Room to add size.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced and slightly open stance with conventional hand set. Small load with longer stride. Fairly level bat path with line drive approach. Looks to drive the baseball to all fields.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 MPH. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.OF-82 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: (INF) Good footwork and range on the infield. Developing hands with quick transfer and accuracy on throws. (OF) Advanced look in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm.

Jayson Smith Jr., Southaven (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Stocky-like build, well developed lower half.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with hands slightly above back shoulder. Controlled load and stride. Tons of aggression into contact with slightly upward bat path and all fields approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 MPH. 313' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Good footwork and decent range on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.

Walker Van Meter, St. Andrews Episcopal (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic look.
Hits: RHH. Wider stance with high handset and bat laid flat. Very small and quick load and stride. Could be more fluid. Hands drop into slot during load. Slightly upward bat path with middle to pull side approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 MPH. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork and range on the infield. Developing glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws. Corner infielder.

Justin Word, St. Andrews Episcopal (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add size.
Hits: RHH. Tall. Athletic looking stance with hands slightly inside back shoulder. Easy, controlled load and stride. Slight knee lift. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter!
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77 MPH. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Polished look for 2026. Advanced footwork with solid hands. Natural transfers and maturing arm. Next level upside.

Reid Garrett, Caledonia (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. XL frame, tall. Proportional build.
Hits: SH. Switch hitter. (Left) Wide stance with hands above back shoulder and bat laid flat. (Right) Similar to left though hands are away from the body a little and bat is more upright. Easy controlled load with small toe tap into stride from both sides. Fairly level bat path from the left side with a little more lift on the right side. Looks more polished on the left side with a middle to pull side approach from both.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70 MPH. 262' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.Long arm action
Defense: Smooth and fluid actions, solid transfers.

Landon Hoshell, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. High waisted frame, lean, can add to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance with hand set slightly behind back shoulder. Very small load with longer stride. Hands take direct path to baseball with level bat path. Closes off occasionally into stride. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 MPH. 254' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.OF-78 mph. Long arm action
Defense: (INF) Good footwork though still developing at the position. Easy transfers with range and an accurate arm.

 

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