Top Prospect Games - Underclass: Outfielder Reports
January 3, 2025
HATTIESBURG, MS - The Top Prospect Games: Underclass was held on Saturday, November 16th at Pete Taylor Park on the campus of the University of Southern Miss. This event was an invite-only event hosting some talented prospects from the 2027-2028 classes in Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 60-yard dash using VALD Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw during gameplay 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 outfielders who attended the Top Prospect Games: Underclass.
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OUTFIELDER REPORTS
Bowen Vaughn, Oxford (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 154 pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, lower handset. Short stride with small leg lift, worked to all parts of the field. Developing pop at the plate. 59.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid look in the outfield. Approaches balls well out front to glove side. Clean transitions for the throw home.
Vizual Edge: 69.3 Edge Score.
Axton Westmoreland, Hernando (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced and even stance, relaxed. Easy power to the middle and pull side during BP. Small leg lift into the swing, occasional lift. 67.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid look in the outfield. Good glovework. Clean transitions for a strong throw home.
Vizual Edge: 76.23 Edge Score.
Landon Hathorn, Madison Central (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Lean, wiry build
Hit: RHH. Even and more balanced set up. Short and simple on the front side, direct. Developing strength at the plate with middle and pull side approach. 66.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (71.3 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Approaches balls well in the outfield with good footwork. Solid glove work as well.
Vizual Edge: 69.42 Edge Score.
Ty Latham, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Projectable build
Hit: RHH. Even, athletic stance. Easy, controlled load and stride. Hands remain close to the body during the swing. Good bat path. Solid line drive pull-side approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.4 avg.); 253-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good approach to ground balls in the outfield. Good footwork and clean glove with strong throws home.
Vizual Edge: 41.86 Edge Score.
Reed Sandberg, Madison Central (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced and even stance. Small leg lift, stays inside the ball well. Works the left center gap, mature approach. 66.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Good approach to ground balls in the outfield. Fields out front to glove side with good footwork. Solid look.
Carson Speed, Sumrall (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: RHH. Even, a balanced stance. Controlled load and stride with leg lift. Good level bat path through the zone. Looks to pull the ball aggressively. 68.4 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Good look in the outfield. Fields out front to glove side with good footwork. Solid glovework also.
Vizual Edge: 76.62 Edge Score.
Chad Davidson, St. Joseph Catholic (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance. Easy load and stride. The front leg gets in line with the body consistently. Good level bat path looking to drive the ball up the middle. 64 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Approaches balls easily in the outfield. Showed solid glovework and footwork.
Vizual Edge: 71.86 Edge Score.
Mason Hildreth, DeSoto Central (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Short and quick on the front side. Pull side power at the plate. 66.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Good look in the outfield. Solid footwork and glovework. Clean transitions for throws home.
Vizual Edge: 60.94 Edge Score.
Biven Patterson, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Wider and closed stance, bat starts on the shoulder. Smaller leg lift, looks to lift at times. Developing strength. 65.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Solid glove and clean transfers.
Vizual Edge: 78.78 Edge Score.
Tucker Hux, Seminary (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170.8 pounds. Tall, athletic build
Hit: LHH. Taller and narrow stance, even. No stride with occasional lift into the swing. Shows signs of present strength. 62.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Approaches balls well in the outfield. Good glovework. Good footwork.
Vizual Edge: 69.16 Edge Score.
Parker Orr, Jackson Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Lean, wiry build
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed look. Shorter and more direct on the front side. Present strength to all parts of the field. 72 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Quick loose arm action.
Defense: Choppy footwork in the outfield. Solid glovework. Clean transfers for throws home.
Landon Evans, New Albany (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 183 pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Taller and slightly open stance, hands start by the ear. Mid-high leg lift, whippy barrel. Quick hands with present strength. 68.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Fields out front to glove side well. Clean transfers.
Pierce Anderson, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 185 pounds. Strong, durable frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance. Balanced. Toe tap into the swing with occasional lift. Developing power at the plate. 67.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Approaches balls well in the outfield. Good glovework. Good footwork.
Vizual Edge: 63.41 Edge Score.
Landon Swinney, Tupelo (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 190 pounds. Athletic, slightly muscular frame
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced stance, relaxed set up. Present strength at the plate, quickness in hands. Worked to all fields. 72.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.1 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Fields baseball well out front to glove side. Solid footwork.
Vizual Edge: 57.55 Edge Score.
Rowan Atkinson, Sumrall (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 185 pounds. Long and wiry frame
Hit: LHH. Open, taller stance with higher handset. Smaller leg lift into contact, works inside the ball well. Present power at the plate. 67.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (77.7 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90.00 mph. Long arm action.
Defense: Advanced approach to balls in the outfield. Fields baseball to glove side out front. Athletic footwork.
Vizual Edge: 50.57 Edge Score.
Gavin Austin, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 198 pounds. Strong, sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, lower and relaxed hands. Small leg lift, short and direct. Middle and pull side BP round with multiple liners. 68.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Looks solid with footwork in the outfield. Fields baseball out front. Accurate though still developing arm.
Crews Albritton, Tri-County Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. Strong, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Even and balanced stance, slightly crouched. Lower hand set, toe tap into contact. Works to all parts of the field with good feel for the barrel. Present power. 67.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86.00 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Good glovework. Fields well out front to glove side.
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