STARKVILLE, MS - The Top Prospect Games: Underclass was held on Saturday, October 28th at Dudy Noble Field on the campus of the Mississippi State University. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2026-2027 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated outings during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics. 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 at the event.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we now take a look at the scouting reports from the event. Next, we look at all pitchers from the TPG Underclass. Check out the Top-5, along with the best of the rest.

*Please note that all scouting reports are in alphabetical order*

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THE TOP-5

Rece Atkinson RHP / 3B / Leake Academy, MS / 2027 Rece Atkinson, Leake Academy (MS), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Longer and lean frame, athletic build with more room to fill out. Arm Action: RH. Smooth and repeatable tempo with depth at release. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Solid arm side run. T2268, 1898 average rpm. SL: 75-82 mph. Solid sweeping action. T1897, 1810 average rpm. CH: 81-81 mph. Kills spins. Solid pitch for him. T1331, 1213 average rpm.

Caleb Authement C / RHP / Brookhaven Academy , MS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 1 Caleb Authement, Brookhaven Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-1, 243-pounds. Bigger bodied frame, XL build. Stronger and sturdy base. Arm Action: RH. Very polished delivery with upside. Gets down the mound very efficient. FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Some arm side action. T2354, 2193 average rpm. CB: 72-79 mph. Decent downward action with some command. T2227, 2153 average rpm. CH: 74-80 mph. Mimics fastball well. Solid pitch already. T2054, 1567 average rpm. ATH: 7.98 runner in the 60. 15.40 max vertical.

Cooper Bierman 3B / RHP / Lewisburg, MS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 32 / POS: 6 Cooper Bierman, Lewisburg (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Projectable frame, room for added mass Arm Action: RH. Very smooth and effortless delivery. Very repeatable with good tempo. FB: T86, 81-85 mph. Solid arm side run. T2107, 1994 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Very good feel for pitch. Solid shape. T2185, 2057 average rpm. CH: 72-72 mph. Kills spins well. T1033, 1033 average rpm. ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 21.70 max vertical.

JD Harvey C / RHP / Seminary , MS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 5 JD Harvey, Seminary (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Projectable frame, room for added mass, wiry Arm Action: RH. Polished delivery with upside. Gets down the mound very well. More coming. FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Solid action to arm side. Should get plenty of soft contact. T2134, 2004 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. Good downward action with feel. T1957, 1902 average rpm. CH: 72-76 mph. Still developing feel. T2128, 1718 average rpm. ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 24.00 max vertical.

Taylor Latham RHP / OF / Hartfield Academy, MS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 1 Taylor Latham, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 178-pounds. Solid frame. Physical, present strength throughout. Arm Action: RH. Controlled delivery with solid ride down mound. Good direction to plate. Repeatable. FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Solid arm side run. Plus pitch. T2211, 2032 average rpm. CB: 70-73 mph. Tight action with developing feel. T2691, 2601 average rpm. CH: 76-79 mph. Spin is a little high though shows promise as quality pitch. T2233, 2100 average rpm. ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 21.30 max vertical.

 

THE BEST OF THE REST

Crews Albritton, Tri-County Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 209-pounds. Strong, bigger bodied and athletic. Proportional throughout, physical.
Arm Action: LH. Controlled tempo and very good direction down the mound. Solid upside.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Some run when in the zone. T2260, 2021 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Solid 11/5 shapeshape T2146, 2046 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Still developing pitch. T1340, 1340 average rpm.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 21.10 max vertical.

Cayden Berryhill, Pearl (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 154-pounds. Longer limbed and lean body, more room for added mass and size.
Arm Action: RH. Solid tempo with maturing body and upside.
FB: T86, 83-84 mph. Developing command of pitch though shows good action. T2277, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Still developing action. T1226, 1143 average rpm.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 20.70 max vertical.

Caden Cole, Warren Central (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 151-pounds. Longer limbed and lean body, more room for added mass and size.
Arm Action: RH. Controlled tempo and very good direction down the mound. Very repeatable with upside.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Some run when in the zone. T1805, 1663 average rpm.
CB: 66-74 mph. Decent downward action with developing command T2004, 1860 average rpm.
CH: 70-75 mph. Still developing feel. T1391, 1321 average rpm.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. 19.80 max vertical.

Whit Davis, Jackson Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 156-pounds. Developing frame and body, room to continue to mature. Athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Controlled tempo and very good direction down the mound. Very repeatable.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Solid arm side run. T2036, 1916 average rpm.
CB: 62-68 mph. Very good feel for pitch. Can throw is many counts. T2066, 1968 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Mimics fastball well. T1694, 1650 average rpm.
ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 14.40 max vertical.

Wil Drew, Copiah Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds. Projectable frame, room for more added mass
Arm Action: RH. Smooth and effortless delivery. Very repeatable with good tempo.
FB: T83, 79-81 mph. Works lower half of zone . T2414, 2201 average rpm.
CB: 72-78 mph. Still gaining feel though solid action and spin numbers. T2354, 2052 average rpm.
SL: 75-75 mph. T1753, 1753 average rpm.

Miller Finn, Pontotoc (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Proportional frame, stronger look to the body.
Arm Action: LH. Clean and easy operation down the mound. Sits into the back side.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Developing command of pitch. T1874, 1682 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Tight action. Resembles cutter. T2023, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Kills spin though still developing command, T1663, 1163 average rpm.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Cole Gregg, Hernando (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 164-pounds. Smaller yet proportional and sturdy frame, strong base.
Arm Action: LH. Controlled tempo and very good direction down the mound. Very repeatable.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Solid arm side run. T1809, 1718 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Developing command. T1689, 1657 average rpm.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 17.90 max vertical.

Parker Hicks, New Albany (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Proportional frame, stronger look to the body.
Arm Action: RH. Good tempo with maturing body. Easily repeatable.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Developing command of pitch. T2200, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Really good shape with still developing feel. T2165, 1952 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Still developing pitch. T1345, 1324 average rpm.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 17.40 max vertical.

Ashton Hoots, Itawamba (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Athletic build, lean frame with room to add more mass.
Arm Action: RH. Solid tempo with maturing body. Repeatable.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Some run though still developing. T2393, 2297 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Good feel with solid action and spin numbers. T2326, 2268 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Solid pitch. Plays well off his fastball. T1544, 1479 average rpm.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 15.80 max vertical.

Parker Orr, Jackson Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 169-pounds. Projectable frame, room for added mass
Arm Action: RH. Controlled tempo and very good direction down the mound. Very repeatable.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Solid arm side run. T2350, 2170 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. Solid shape and spin numbers. Good feel for pitch. T2422, 2318 average rpm.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 20.20 max vertical.

Peyton Patridge, Tricounty Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 162-pounds. Proportional build, athletic. More room for additional size to be added.
Arm Action: RH. Easy to control. Good lines and some depth.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Developing command of pitch. T2175, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Good feel for pitch. Pounds zone. T1972, 1856 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 20.00 max vertical.

Austin Sanders, Pisgah (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Projectable frame, room for added mass
Arm Action: RH. Controlled tempo with good direction down the mound. Very repeatable.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Good arm side run when in zone. Soft contact inducing. T2199, 1983 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Solid downward action with developing command. T1945, 1851 average rpm.
ATH: 7.65 runner in the 60. 19.40 max vertical.

Aidan Strong, Itawamba Agricultual (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 169-pounds. Longer and lean frame with room for additional mass.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth delivery. Very repeatable with good tempo. Could get longer with stride length.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Solid action to arm side. T2121, 2014 average rpm.
CB: 63-75 mph. Still developing pitch. T1918, 1828 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Mimics well though still developing command. T1699, 1664 average rpm.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 20.90 max vertical.

Hayden Wilson, Madison Central (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 174-pounds. Projectable frame, room for added mass
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, repeatable delivery. Pulls lead foot to first base side some.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Developing command of pitch. Shows good action late. T2190, 1956 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Kills spin though still developing command, T1519, 1429 average rpm.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 17.50 max vertical.

 

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