North MS/West TN Rising Stars ID: TrackMan Hitting Files
April 6, 2023
Hernando, MS - The North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID was held on Saturday, April 1st at the the Gatorade Fieldhouse (Elevate) in Hernando, MS. This event was an open event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2027-2028 classes from both Mississippi and Tennessee. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60 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. 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 our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at some of the top performers and standouts from Saturday. Continuing over the course of the next week or so, we will release different statistical leaderboards for the event along with other pieces of content.
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PEAK EXIT VELOCITY (HITTING)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Crews Albritton | MS | Tri-County Academy | 2027 | OF | 94.4 mph |
2 | Zaxton Aldridge | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | C | 87.7 mph |
3 | Preston Sumner | TN | Collierville | 2027 | SS | 87.1 mph |
4 | Will Britt | TN | Christian Brothers | 2027 | RHP | 86.7 mph |
5 | Parker Hicks | MS | New Albany | 2027 | 3B | 84.4 mph |
6 | Donavan Dickson | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | OF | 83.4 mph |
7 | Garrett Stephens | TN | Collierville | 2027 | OF | 81.9 mph |
8 | Eli Housel | MS | GRENADA HIGH | 2027 | OF | 81.4 mph |
9 | Dawson Ward | MS | Tupelo Christian | 2027 | SS | 81.3 mph |
10 | Daniel Hopper | MS | GRENADA HIGH | 2027 | OF | 80.6 mph |
Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.
AVERAGE EXIT VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (avg) |
1 | Crews Albritton | MS | Tri-County Academy | 2027 | OF | 82.7 mph |
2 | Preston Sumner | TN | Collierville | 2027 | SS | 79.8 mph |
3 | Parker Hicks | MS | New Albany | 2027 | 3B | 79.3 mph |
4 | Axton Westmoreland | MS | Hernando | 2028 | LHP | 78.1 mph |
5 | Donavan Dickson | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | OF | 77.3 mph |
PEAK ESTIMATED BATTED DISTANCE (HITTING)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (max) |
1 | Crews Albritton | MS | Tri-County Academy | 2027 | OF | 312 ft |
2 | Preston Sumner | TN | Collierville | 2027 | SS | 294 ft |
3 | Parker Hicks | MS | New Albany | 2027 | 3B | 290 ft |
4 | Zaxton Aldridge | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | C | 286 ft |
5 | Garrett Stephens | TN | Collierville | 2027 | OF | 278 ft |
6 | Daniel Hopper | MS | GRENADA HIGH | 2027 | OF | 278 ft |
7 | Axton Westmoreland | MS | Hernando | 2028 | LHP | 273 ft |
8 | Jaxzen Scheidt | TN | Munford | 2027 | SS | 268 ft |
9 | Will Britt | TN | Christian Brothers | 2027 | RHP | 262 ft |
10 | Brady Rodgers | MS | Lewisburg | 2027 | 3B | 258 ft |
AVERAGE ESTIMATED BATTED DISTANCE
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (avg) |
1 | Brady Rodgers | MS | Lewisburg | 2027 | 3B | 201 ft |
2 | Axton Westmoreland | MS | Hernando | 2028 | LHP | 180 ft |
3 | Thomas Starrett | TN | Collierville | 2027 | C | 178 ft |
4 | Zaxton Aldridge | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | C | 166 ft |
5 | Parker Hicks | MS | New Albany | 2027 | 3B | 163 ft |
TOP SWEET SPOT PERCENTAGES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Sweet Spot % |
1 | Axton Westmoreland | MS | Hernando | 2028 | LHP | 87 % |
2 | Collin McCully | MS | Tupelo Christian | 2027 | 1B | 75 % |
3 | Parker Burleson | TN | Collierville | 2028 | C | 71 % |
4 | John Coley Elliott | MS | TCPS | 2028 | OF | 66 % |
5 | Jaxzen Scheidt | TN | Munford | 2027 | SS | 62 % |
^ | Blake Lipe | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | C | 62 % |
^ | Thomas Starrett | TN | Collierville | 2027 | C | 62 % |
^ | Grayson Rymer | MS | TRICOUNTY ACADEMY | 2028 | SS | 62 % |
TOP LINE DRIVE PERCENTAGES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Line Drive % |
1 | Parker Burleson | TN | Collierville | 2028 | C | 71 % |
2 | Thomas Starrett | TN | Collierville | 2027 | C | 62 % |
3 | Paxton Humble | MS | Nettleton | 2028 | 2B | 50 % |
^ | Axton Westmoreland | MS | Hernando | 2028 | LHP | 50 % |
^ | Blake Lipe | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | C | 50 % |
4 | Brady Rodgers | MS | Lewisburg | 2027 | 3B | 44 % |
5 | Donavan Dickson | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | OF | 42 % |
Distance: This metric measures the estimated “carry flat” distance, measured in feet, meaning the distance that the ball travels before it lands, or would have landed if it were not caught or obstructed.
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