Prep Baseball Report

OK Fall Underclass Games: Outfielder Reports


Scott Hood
OK/MO/KS Assistant Scouting Director

PBR OK hosted the Fall Underclass Games at Oral Roberts University which featured 47 players from across the state with players from the 2025 class to the 2023 class.  There were multiple performers that shined throughout the day during the showcase portion and then into the following game.  Today we take a look at the 19 outfielders from the event with breakdowns on the body profile, hitting mechanics and power numbers, arm actions, defensive actions, and more.  Multiple guys put up impressive numbers on both sides of the ball and you can see all event stats and details by clicking here.

 

Mason Pickering, Hilldale (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Projectable and physical build with room for added strength in the future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and slightly wrapped barrel.  Sinks weight directly over the back leg and utilizes a leg kick stride that stays with a narrow base. Hands work hard to the inside part of the ball.  Sees the ball deep into the zone and utilizes the whole field well.  Ball jumps off barrel at extension.  Slight lean back in posture at contact with a level bat path.
Power: 86.66 max exit velocity, averaged 80.96 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 75 mph. OF - 72 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Behind the plate receives the ball with one knee in the dirt and good hip flexibility.  Works quickly out of the crouch with a pre turned body.  Clean exchanges out of the glove.  Strong blocking technique with good posture and recovery.  In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and controlled footwork.  Shuffle style crow hop with slight momentum headed towards target.  In the infield attacks the ball with shorter footwork and good lateral range.  Shows a feel for routes around the ball.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Baker, Victory Christian  (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture and wider base.  Hands get set below shoulder height with relaxed back elbow and vertical bat angle.  Short weight stack onto the back leg with a traditional stride with the foot getting down early in the process.  Lower half works rotationally into a bent front leg.  Hands work quickly through the zone.  Slight uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Whippy barrel through the zone.  Works the back knee underneath the ball well.  Slight lean back in posture at contact with good balance through extension.
Power: 80.87 max exit velocity, averaged 72.65 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 72 mph. Over the top arm slot with a long and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with aggressive routes and active feet.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Works behind the ball well on fly balls and transfers in rhythm.  Quick shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Cantrell, Harrah (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Long and lean build with room for more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and a 45 degree bat angle.  Short load into the lower half with a simple stride.  Strides to the front foot. Flat bat path with hands working to the inside part of the ball.  Rotational swing with developing balance.  Line drive approach.
Power: 85.22 max exit velocity, averaged 63.18 mph. 160’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph.  OF - 72 mph. 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Behind the plate receives the ball with a stiff glove arm extended forward.  Developing footwork out of the crouch with front foot staying open.  Shows good hip sway on blocks with good hip flexibility.  In the outfield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork.  Fields the ball inside the glove side leg with two hands.  Short shuffle crow hop technique with slight momentum headed towards target.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Joey McLaughlin, Harrah (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long limbed and lean build with room for strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and 45 degree bat angle.  Slight arm bar posture with lead arm.  Short weight stack on to the back leg and utilizes a short and traditional stride to the front toe.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a slightly bent front leg. Strong top hand finish with hands working rotationally through the zone.  Level bat path and works the hands hard to the inside part of the ball.  Drives the ball well to the opposite field.  Developing bat speed and hand strength.
Power: 84.93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.85 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 73 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with controlled rhythm and footwork.  Works behind the ball well on fly balls.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Quick shuffle crow hop technique.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Blake Farley, SouthMoore (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Proportional and athletic build with room for more strength and size to the frame in the future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and slight arm bar posture and a vertical bat angle.  Slow loads into the lower half with a strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a slightly bent front leg. Hands work rotationally around the ball with a strong top hand finish.  Slight uphill bat path and a pull side approach.  Hands work quickly through the zone and shows strong rotational acceleration metrics.  Does a good job of matching plane to the pitch.
Power: 86.8 max exit velocity, averaged 78.18 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 74 mph. OF - 74 mph. Over the top arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and controlled footwork.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action.  Step behind shuffle crow hop technique.  In the infield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork and lateral routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with some glove action and soft hands.  Fields the ball on the run well.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Logan Hedrick, Deer Creek (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Starts with a neutral stance and wider base with weight pre shifted into the back leg.  Hands get set quietly into position at shoulder height with a 45 degree bat angle.  Quick weight shift back into the lower half and a short leg kick stride with lower half working linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Short and compact stroke with hands working quickly through the zone.  Attacks the inner half of the ball well with a level bat path and line drive approach.  Shows the ability to hit with leverage with developing bat speed and hand strength.
Power: 84.84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.37 mph. 208’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73 mph. OF - 74 mph. Over the top arm slot with a short arm action and release.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with longer strides and aggressive routes.  Does a good job of working behind fly balls and transferring in rhythm. Utilizes a shuffle crow hop technique In the infield attacks the ball with direct routes and short and choppy footwork.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and a stiff glove. 
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Cooper Harrel, Owasso (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic and lean build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set below shoulder height with a relaxed front arm and vertical bat angle.  Quick weight rock into the back leg with a simple stride into an athletic base.   Lower half works linearly through the zone into a bent front leg.  Direct routes to the ball with a short and compact stroke.  Hands work to the inside part of the ball well with some quickness through the zone.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Utilizes the lower half well to help match plane with the pitch.
Power: 82.5 max exit velocity, averaged 64.79 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action and release.
Defense: Works well behind the ball on fly balls and clean transfers out of the glove.  Attacks the ball with longer strides and fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with developing glove action and a firm glove.  Shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Nathion Deleplank, Edmond Santa Fe (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a slightly open stance and athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a tucked back elbow and vertical bat angle.  Quick weight stack onto the back leg with a knee knock leg kick stride.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a slightly bent front leg. Hands work very quick through the zone and shows advanced bat speed metrics for the class.  Rotational path with the hands and a pull side approach with an uphill bat path.  Strong rotational acceleration metrics.
Power: 86.51 max exit velocity, averaged 76.15 mph. 332’ max distance. Shows some strength at contact with good carry and extension.
Arm: RH.  INF - 74 mph. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action and release.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with controlled rhythm and shorter strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg and utilizes a step behind crow hop technique.  In the infield shows a feel for routes working around the ball with smooth feet.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a feel for glove action and soft hands.  Clean transfers out of the glove.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Wyatt Fitzgerald, Oklahoma Christian (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Long and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set above shoulder height with a high back elbow.  Shifts weight early into the back leg with lean back in the posture.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a slightly bent front leg.  Simple stride to a wider base. Hands work rotationally through the zone with a strong top hand.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Hands work quickly through the zone and shows a good ability to match plane with the pitch.  Hits with some leverage.
Power: 80.35 max exit velocity, averaged 67.85 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 76 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with longer strides and aggressive routes.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a back knee driven forward crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Riley Hurst, Pryor  (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and slightly wrapped barrel angle.  Shoulders turn inward on the load.  Strong weight stack onto the back side.  Utilizes a high leg kick stride with lower half working linear through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work rotationally through the zone.  Shows quick hands through the zone with a level bat path and line drive approach.  Sees the bal deep into the zone and shows the ability to use the middle of the field well.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.77 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 77 mph. Over the top arm slot with a long and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a step behind crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Gann, Mustang (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/
Body: 5-10, 146-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and athletic posture.  Hands get set above shoulder height with a 45 degree bat angle and high back elbow.  Pre shifts weight into the back leg.  Uses a high leg kick stride with lower half getting good push linearly into a slightly bent front leg.  Short and compact swing with good leverage through extension.  Works hands to the inside part of the ball well and drives the ball to all fields.  Heavy lean back in the posture at contact.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 89.25 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 309’ max distance. Shows some strength at contact with good leverage.
Arm: LH.   OF - 78 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with aggressive routes and active footwork.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with good glove action and soft hands.  Clean transfers out of the glove.  Utilizes a step behind shuffle crow hop technique with good direction of the lower half.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Jaxson Heard, Blanchard (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic and physical build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set slightly above shoulder height with a high back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Slow loads the weight into the lower half and utilizes a traditional stride to a wider base.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Has quick hands through the zone.  Pull side approach with heavy lean in the posture back at contact.  Heavy rotation around the core.
Power: 91.21 max exit velocity, averaged 81.29 mph. 333’ max distance. Power potential especially to the pull side.
Arm: RH.   OF - 78 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter stride and aggressive rhythm.  Fields the ball on outside of the glove side leg with smooth glove action and soft hands.  Clean transfers out of the glove.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Jaxon Selman, Burns Flat-Dill City (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Slow loads the weight into the back side and utilizes a leg lick stride back to neutral.  Lower half works rotational around the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands and a pull side approach.  Hands work quickly through the zone and shows good overall bat speed.  Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Heavy rotation around the core.
Power: 83.81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 78 mph. Over the top arm slot with a long and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with good glove action and soft hands.  Transfer to armside shoulder and utilizes a step behind shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards target.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Easton Martin, Victory Christian  (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: SH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a slightly wrapped barrel angle.  Weight shifts quickly into the back side and rocks into the front leg linearly.  Leg kick stride with weight transferring into a firm front leg. Linear path with the hands and a level bat path.  Line drive approach and utilizes the whole field well.  Whippy barrel through the zone.  Hands work quickly through the zone and shows a strong ability to match plane with the pitch.
Power: 86.43 max exit velocity, averaged 72.04 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph. OF - 79 mph. Over the top arm slot with clean arm action and good hand speed.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and controlled footwork. Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with good glove action and soft hands.  Step behind crow hop technique.  In the infield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and lateral routes around the ball.  Fields the ball on the move well and shows the ability to change arm slots when the play dictates.  Shows a good slow roller technique.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Austin Parker, Epic Charter (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with present strength and room for more in the future.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance and athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height quickly with a high back elbow and a wrapped barrel angle.  Slow loads into the lower half and utilizes a short leg lift stride.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a slightly bent front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone and inside the ball well.  shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Shows good overall bat speed and balance throughout the swing.
Power: 90.16 max exit velocity, averaged 75.26 mph. 330’ max distance. Strength in the hands with good leverage.
Arm: RH.   OF - 80 mph. Over the top arm slot with a long arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and controlled footwork.  Works behind fly balls well with clean transfers out of the glove.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with good glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with some momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Tyner Wilson, Stillwater (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic and lean build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance and an upright posture.  Hands get set quietly into position at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and flat and slightly wrapped barrel angle.  Slow loads the into the lower half and utilizes a leg lift stride.  Lower half works short and linear through the zone into a a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Plays inside the ball well and shows the ability to get extended.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 89.19 max exit velocity, averaged 75.22 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with longer strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with developing glove action and soft hands.  Works behind fly balls well with clean transfers out of the glove.  Uses a quick shuffle crow hop technique with short momentum headed towards target.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Cale Sudderth, Lone Grove  (OK), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Physical and mature frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and slight arm bar posture and 45 degree bat angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg with a leg kick stride.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Linear path with the hands and works hard to the inside part of the ball.  Utilizes the middle of the field well.  Has quick hands through the zone and very good bat speed.  Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 88.86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.27 mph. 326’ max distance. Strength in the lower half with good power potential.
Arm: LH.  INF - 88 mph. OF - 88 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth footwork and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball on the inside of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.  In the infield fields the ball slightly deep into the body with soft hands and developing glove action.  Shows proper footwork around the bag with shorter footwork.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Cole Girard, Piedmont  (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build with room for more strength to the frame in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Floating hands that get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and vertical bat angle.  Quick rhythm to the swing.  Strong weight shift into the lower half with a leg kick stride.   Hands work quickly through the zone and shows good overall bat speed.  Strong rotational acceleration metrics.  Sees the ball deep in the zone and works the hands to the inside part of the ball.  Slight uphill bat path with lean back in posture at contact point.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 81.59 mph. 295’ max distance. Has some strength in the hands.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph. OF - 90 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a loose and clean arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with aggressive routes and shorter strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with some glove action.   Utilizes a back knee driven forward crow hop technique with good momentum and carry to the target.  In the infield attacks the ball with direct routes and short and choppy footwork.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a high waist bend and soft hands.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Hines, Oklahoma Christian (OK), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and flat barrel angle.  Short weight stack onto the back leg.  Utilizes a quick and simple stride with foot getting down early.  Short linear push off the back leg into a firm front leg. Short and compact swing with hands working quickly through the zone.  Line drive approach and shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Shows good overall bat speed.  Does a good job of matching plane with the pitch and shows strong rotational acceleration metrics.
Power: 91.15 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 276’ max distance. Hits with good leverage and hand strength.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph. OF - 90 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and aggressive routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed to the bag.  In the infield attacks the ball with active feet and direct routes.   Shows some glove action and proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

 

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