MS/AL Border Battle Standouts
October 14, 2021
Lots of talent was on display this past weekend for our 2nd Annual Mississippi/Alabama Border Battle. Players from both states were invited to participate in the two day event which included a pro-style workout on Saturday morning and 8 games (2 per grad class) that afternoon and Sunday.
The event featured some of the top players from across the state, with a large majority being uncommitted, which should have pleased the many college coaches on hand. Of the 90 something players that attended last year, over 40 have now committed to play at the next level.
Though several players performed well, here are a few players that stood out during the event...
Sam Thomas, a recent Copiah Lincoln CC commit, showed some possible two way ability at the next level. The left hand hitting 3B sprayed the baseball around the field during his BP round and in gameplay. Thomas (2022) also worked up to 84 mph on the mound with good spin and feel for the strike zone.
Sam Thomas
Class of 2022 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: St Joseph Catholic- MadisonState: MS
- Summer Team: East Coast Sox
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Height: 5-10Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
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Jarrett Morris, a 2023 from Lewisburg looked like a dual prospect as well. Morris showed the ability to play multiple infield and outfield positions and was lights out on the mound with good run to his fastball that reached 85 mph and a breaking ball that averaged over a 2300 spin rate.
Jarrett Morris
Class of 2023 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: LewisburgState: MS
- Summer Team: Easley Baseball Club
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Height: 6-3Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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Pitch_Scores
Swift
Elijah Basham, a 2023 also from Lewisburg, turned some heads on the mound at the Border Battle. Basham worked 81-83 mph with good sinking action and big time ground ball potential. He also used a curveball that gave hitters fits with a spin rate over 2400 and good depth.
Elijah Basham
Class of 2023 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: LewisburgState: MS
- Summer Team: Easley baseball club 17u
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Height: 6-2Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
And another Lewisburg player stood out! Austin Hannigan (2024) had a very impressive showing during the showcase portion of the event. Hannigan showed very solid movements and good footwork on defense and looks like a player that can play anywhere on the dirt. At the plate, he was equally impressive showing the ability to hit line drives to all field with developing power.
Austin Hannigan
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: LewisburgState: MS
- Summer Team: Lonestar Baseball Club SE
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Swift
Brady Saxton had some huge at bats playing up with the 2024 team. Saxton, a 2025 from Northwest Rankin has plenty of opposite field pop and with added strength to his frame will become a very dangerous hitter. The lefty showed good feel of multiple pitches and should, in time, provide the Cougars with solid innings on the mound as well.
Brady Saxton
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Northwest RankinState: MS
- Summer Team: Aces National
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
ProPlayAI
Swift
Physical
Gage Thompson (2025) from Oak Grove continues to build his reputation as a baseball player. Another dual prospect, Thompson arguably had the top pitching performance of the event going 4 innings on 40 pitches while showing good feel of a 3 pitch mix. The sturdy framed righty worked his fastball up to 82 mph with excellent command of his breaking ball.
Gage Thompson
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oak GroveState: MS
- Summer Team: Louisiana Knights 16 National
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R