PBR TN: Around the Horn (Oct 3rd)
October 3, 2022
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We take a look back at all the latest prep baseball action including: our recent events, action at Lakepoint, TN Juco, & a bunch of commitments coming in this weekend.
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Commitments
Alexander Peck, SS, USN, 2025 (Arkansas Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) October 3, 2022
Congrats to ‘25 SS @AlexanderPeck10 on committing to @RazorbackBSB!
The @USN_sports product was recently ranked 6th in the TN 2025 class and is the 8th #PBRTeamTN commit from #PBRFG22.
Peck Profile?https://t.co/gidvMNfSb1 https://t.co/DxhptuIMHT
Saxon Roberts, RHP, Independence, 2024 (Auburn Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) October 3, 2022
Congrats to ‘24 RHP @SaxonRoberts (@wcsIHSbaseball) on his commitment to @AuburnBaseball!
The power arm righty climbed the TN ranks up to #9 in the class after standout summer performances at @LakePointSports. @prepbaseball https://t.co/BcF9vIJfab
Eli DeBerry, RHP, Arlington, 2024 (Memphis Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 28, 2022
Congrats to ‘24 RHP @DeberryEli on committing to @MemphisBaseball!
The @ahstigersbb product has big time stuff and is the 7th #PBRTeamTN commit from #PBRFG22. @prepbaseball @ShooterHunt
DeBerry Profile?https://t.co/rXu6rrBm35 https://t.co/UtPtZOZ9bT
Carter McKay, 1B/OF, Arlington, 2024 (Memphis Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Congrats to ‘24 1B/OF @CarterMckay35 on his commitment to @MemphisBaseball!
The @ahstigersbb product showcased big time power and is the 6th #PBRTeamTN commit from #PBRFG22. @prepbaseball @ShooterHunt https://t.co/aRpsWoKAkH
Nathan Aguilar, INF, Rockvale, 2023 (Vol State CC Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) October 3, 2022
Congrats to ‘23 INF @Nathan17Aguilar on committing to @VSCCPioneersBSB!
The @Rvale_Baseball product is ranked 73rd in the TN class and is the 2nd commit from #TNStateGames.
Aguilar Profile?https://t.co/O2TOEWTTWM https://t.co/0qgQDg2Kcr
Kenny Cox, C, ECS, 2023 (Walters St CC Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 30, 2022
Congrats to ‘23 C @KennyCox04 on his commitment to @WSCCbaseball!
The @ECS_Baseball229 product is the first commit from #TNStateGames.
Cox Profile?https://t.co/2XMuy1HSfK https://t.co/1fldBAf0Zs
Braden Williams, RHP, Upperman, 2023 (Carson Newman Commit)
I am very thankful I am able to continue my academic and athletic career by becoming a Carson Newman Eagle. I am thankful to my family and friends who have pushed me to become better.#TalonsUp @james_Sofield @CNBaseball @Baseball_UHS @UppermanBees @ShanksWes @_davidking_ pic.twitter.com/bsXdD026WE
— Braden Williams (@Braden_W19) September 29, 2022
Isaiah French, C/1B, Maryville, 2023 (Lee Univ Commit)
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) October 3, 2022
Congrats to ‘23 C @IsaiahFrench13 on committing to @LeeUBaseball!
The @_MHSBaseball product is ranked 130th in the TN class and is the 10th commit from @TBCAorg showcase.
French Profile?https://t.co/H4FOZEkB0k https://t.co/GxByaylE0I
Carson Cochran, C, Franklin, 2023 (Carson Newman Commit)
@catchblockthrow @CNBaseball @WCSFHSCoachWhid @haddon_adams pic.twitter.com/XuT4eyd7G7
— Carson Cochran (@CarsonCochran4) September 30, 2022
Aiden Robertson, RHP, Coffee County, 2023 (Walters St CC Commit)
I’m honored and blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Walters State CC. I’d like to thank my parents and my coaches for getting me to this point. All glory to god! @c_h_s_baseball @eXposureBB @WSCCbaseball #gosenators pic.twitter.com/CyjZwu057i
— Aiden Robertson (@aidenr4125) September 24, 2022
Braden Woods, RHP, Franklin, 2023 (LeTourneau Univ. Commit)
Very excited for the opportunity to further my athletic and academic career at @LETU_Baseball !! Very thankful for @WCSFHSCoachWhid and @Coach_Skip24 for mentoring me throughout my journey. #electricfactory #yellowjacket@CoachPhillips28 pic.twitter.com/3LtB6oK7A2
— bwoods2023 (@bradenjames731) September 29, 2022
Down at Lakepoint...
Cannon Rice, RHP, Rossview, 2023
‘23 RHP Cannon Rice(@5starmidsouth)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) October 2, 2022
Easy build of momentum in quick tempo delivery. Great balance thru out kinetic chain. Elite front side adds deception & works as lever to get him downhill.
FB 88-90 T91 crossfire angle & steep plane
CH 82 downer
SL 80 @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/OCiRdccZGU
#Uncommitted ‘23 RHP Cannon Rice (@5starmidsouth) showed three quality pitches this morning. Ran into some command issues, but stuff stood out.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 24, 2022
FB: 87-90, ASR
SL: 79-81, tight
CH: 83-84, sink@PBR_Uncommitted | @PBRTennessee | #LPFallInvite pic.twitter.com/W32qyqiMX9
Ashton Sulack, LHP, Farragut, 2023
#Uncommitted ‘23 LHP Ashton Sulack (@TNNationalsBB) dominated in his start going 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K. Worked both sides of plate with FB, S/M on CB.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) October 2, 2022
FB: 84-86, T87, early
CB: 72-73 (2500-2600 rpm)@PBRTennessee | @PBR_Uncommitted | #FallWS pic.twitter.com/BGFxVVZzK0
Jake Merrick, 2B/RHP, Farragut, 2024
#UNCOMMITTED
— Tennessee Nationals Baseball (@TNNationalsBB) October 2, 2022
2024 INF Jake Merrick (@AdmiralGameday) is a big-time prospect and a player to lock down now‼️
3B/2B versatility. Physical, strong. Runs well. Highly productive in-game. ++ teammate. WINNER.#TNkid | @JakeMerrick10 | @PBRTennessee @PBR_Uncommitted @TNNatsRecruits pic.twitter.com/bg1hXMrXj7
Grayson Smith, RHP, McCallie, 2023 (Florida Commit)
#GoGators commit ‘23 RHP Grayson Smith (@ScorpsMidSouth) found a ton of success with his SL, spun it at-will. Some barrels on FB, but SL was untouchable.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) October 1, 2022
FB: 89-92
SL: 78-80@ShooterHunt | @PBRTennessee | #FallWS pic.twitter.com/tugkjYWdj6
#GoGators commit ‘23 RHP Grayson Smith (@ScorpsMidSouth) is mowing down opposing batters, 7 Ks thru 3.0 IP. S/M FB/SL combo.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 24, 2022
FB: 88-91, sink, tilt
SL: 76-79, sharp, tight@ShooterHunt | @PBRTennessee | #LPFallInvite pic.twitter.com/pfVhZVNKpR
Baron Cribbs, INF, Sequatchie County, 2023
#Uncommitted ‘23 SS Baron Cribbs (@TNNationalsBB) has stood out defensively, no ball he hasn’t been able to track down, plenty of arm. Comes up with a big sac fly in B7 to ignite a rally.@PBR_Uncommitted | @PBRTennessee | #FallWS pic.twitter.com/DH9X3bEenH
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) October 1, 2022
Isaac Schafer, OF, Wilson Central, 2023
Great weekend at the Lakepoint Fall Invite. Team went 5-0 and won it all! @5starmidsouth23 @5starmidsouth
— Isaac Schafer (@IsaacSchafer3) September 27, 2022
Had a couple of hits, 3 sac flies, a sac bunt, 2BB, and 5 RBI’s.⬇️ @PBRGeorgia @PBRTennessee @FlatgroundBats @Baseball_WCHS pic.twitter.com/VCU01Jj0yT
Kaden Roraback, RHP, Mt. Juliet, 2024
Had a good outing, closed out our teams first game of the fall. Fastball and curve were dialed in, FB 82-84 T85 @MJbearsbaseball @PBRTennessee @5starmidsouth24 pic.twitter.com/J3zxTlEHKD
— Kaden Roraback (@kaden_roraback) September 26, 2022
Houston Hebert, 1B, Rossview, 2025
Opposite field ground rule double from this weekend @RHShawkbaseball @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/lzsEISsIk4
— Houston Hebert (@Houstonhebert93) September 26, 2022
‘24 OF Sam Sloan(@5starmidsouth)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 25, 2022
Broad shouldered beast mashes a 93 EV single thru the hole to plate one. Unorthodox move into launch position but throws hands from proper spot w/ layback off back shoulder. Present bat speed & serious strength in hands. @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/mKoODZGvY0
Gavin King, RHP, Liberty Creek, 2024
? Sleeper Alert! ?
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 24, 2022
‘24 RHP Gavin King(@5starmidsouth)
6’5 190, smooth operator! Methodical move down hill creating a loose+lengthy+connected full circle AA (L3/4). EZ arm speed, controlled violence post landing.
FB 86-88 T89 ? plane⚡️run+sink
CB sweep, depth@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/TpPscq7BNn
Bishop Quarles, OF, Goodpasture, 2024 (Ohio State Commit)
#OhioState ‘24 CF Bishop Quarles(@5starmidsouth)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 24, 2022
All fields thunder. Fluid swing, front shoulder tilts south gradually in sep creating torque & leverage north, backspins everything! Core & backside connection = rare barrel accel in tight space. + run. All in! @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/V1WysrBbbp
Noah Wilson, OF, McCallie, 2026
‘26 OF Noah Wilson (@Bluesox_BSB) impressed last night offensively and picks up where he left off with a leadoff 3B into right center, 90 mph EV. Has been spraying the ball all weekend.@ShooterHunt | @PBRTennessee | #LPFallInvite pic.twitter.com/TlJ18qHK58
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 24, 2022
Scout Blog
LakePoint Fall Invite - Fab 5, Part 1
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 27, 2022
The five most eye-catching players @JGoetzPBR saw over the weekend
2 from @PBRTennessee
2 from @PBRGeorgia
1 from @PBR_Alabama @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball
? https://t.co/yShfHZYAzf pic.twitter.com/J6s7N0FzA1
TN Juco
Josiah Binford, RHP, Jackson State CC, Soph.
Soph RHP @BinfordJosiah (@JSCCBaseball) didn’t have the best results but an intriguing arm to follow for the Greenjays. Long, loose arm action w/ quickness. FB at 86-89 T90 (T 2290 rpm) w/ some life. Mixed CB at 70-72 and slurvy SL at 73-75 (T 2282 rpm) @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/rjSohS3Qzf
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 23, 2022
AJ Swader, CINF, Cleveland St CC, Soph
Soph CINF @aj_swader (@CSCC_BSB) with the hardest hit ball of the day. Quiet hands w/ leg kick & controls barrel. Drives this one off the RCF wall at 99 exit velo for a 2-RBI double. Hit .304 last year w/ 5 jacks & nearly 1:1 K/BB ratio. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/a6w6C7ujFo
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 23, 2022
Riley King, LHP, Cleveland St CC, Soph
Soph LHP Riley King (@rileyy20_; @CSCC_BSB) showed some upside in quick inning of work. Repeatable delivery w/ drop n drive lower half & H 3/4 slot. FB at 86-89 T 90, clean out the hand. Showed CH at 80-81 w/ occ cut. West Georgia transfer. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/YZHQ7AlaAd
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 23, 2022
Garrett Byrd, OF, Jackson St CC, Soph
Soph OF @GarrettByrd24 (@JSCCBaseball) with a pair of big knocks today at #TNJUCO. Drives a solo homer to LCF (102 exit velo; 371 ft) and hooks a RBI-double into the LF corner. 6-1, 190-lb frame w/ strength and athleticism. 6.79 sixty last fall and 92 OF Velo. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/Oukwug9kq9
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 23, 2022
Kaleb Meredith, LHP, Chattanooga St CC, R-FR
R-FR LHP @kaleb_meredith (@ChattStTigersBB) tossed three scoreless frames today at #TNJUCO. #Vols transfer has low effort delivery & feel for three pitch mix from low 3/4 slot. FB at 82-85 (1786-1933 rpm) w/ arm side run. 1/7 action CB at 73-74 & fading CH at 76-77. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/tflVXSVSEl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 24, 2022
Brock Puckett, RHP, Columbia St CC, Soph (Lipscomb Commit)
Soph RHP @brock_puckett (@CHARGERS1451; @BisonBaseball commit) was electric tonight, striking out two in a scoreless inning. Big frame w/ projection at 6-4, 200-lb. FB at 90-93 w/ life & ride (26 IVB). Power CB at 79-81 (T 2675 rpm) & fading CH at 84. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/AjgQBZO2uW
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 25, 2022
Ryan Degges, RHP/OF, Columbia State, Soph
Soph RHP/OF @ryandegges (@CHARGERS1451) lived up to the hype on the mound. Lean, athletic frame w/ loose, quick arm. Lively FB at 91-93 T94 (T 2410 rpm) w/ some ASR. Bending SL at 80-81 w/ late bite (T 2593 rpm). Gonna be key piece on backend. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO @DSeifertD1PBR pic.twitter.com/DZottjJond
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 25, 2022
Markell Dixon, RHP, Southwest TN CC, R-FR
R-FR RHP Markell Dixon (@SWTenn_BSB) was one of the surprises of the day. Proportional frame at 6-1, 165-lb. Quick arm up to over the top slot. Attacks the zone w/ heavy low spin FB at 87-91. Mixed slurvy SL: 79-81 (T2301 rpm) and CB: 75-77 (T2365 rpm). @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/bPzscBrfaT
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 25, 2022
Tanner Bumbalough, RHP, Vol State CC, R-FR
R-FR RHP @tannerbumbalou3 (@VSCCPioneersBSB) looks to be the guy for the ‘Neers. Developed frame at 6-1, 195 w/ lower half strength. Compact AA up to 3/4 slot. Feel for three pitch mix. FB: 89-91 T92 (T 2462 rpm). Two plane bite SL: 77-79 (T2833 rpm) & CH 84-86. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/tKfv5yx2H2
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Pierre Seals, OF, Dyersburg St CC, Soph
Soph OF @SealsPierre (@DSCCBaseball) picked up a pair of knocks at #TNJUCO. Wide, balanced stance w/ simple load. Good bat speed w/ gap power. Laces a double into LF corner at 102 exit velo and sends a single back up the middle. Middle of the order bat for the Eagles. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/jDerfxddtV
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Evan Venable, RHP, Chattanooga St CC, Soph
Soph RHP @evan_venable (@ChattStTigersBB) flashed some upside stuff. Long frame w/ some projection. Long arm action up to H 3/4 slot. FB at 88-91 (T 2367 rpm) and CB at 73-76 (T 2281 rpm) w/ good shape and flashes 11/5 bite. Also C Roy Waterman guns down runner. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/VdoZc2e71H
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Angus Pence, SS, Walters St CC, R-FR
R-Fr SS @pence_angus (@WSCCbaseball) got a ahold of a FB for a solo home run to LCF. Came off the bat at 97.7 and tracked 369 ft. Simplified his actions w/ minimal hand load and leg kick. Continues to show some thump while being a strong defender. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/MDZQOJnsgW
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Colton Brumley, RHP, Southwest TN, R-Soph
It’s hard to replicate what Soph RHP @ColtonBrumley21 (@SWTenn_BSB) does to hitters. Various side arm slots w/ mound presence. Running FB 87-90 T91 (T 2399 rpm) w/ sink at times. Paired w/ SL: 76-79 (T 2601 rpm) w/ two plane movement. 97 K in 94 IP w/ 2.97 ERA. @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/2jFVB4CdVK
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Grant Burleson, RHP, Columbia St CC, Soph
Soph RHP @burleson_grant is back to headline the @CHARGERS1451 staff. Developed frame at 6-3, 205-lb. Glides down slope w/ quick arm at 3/4 slot. Lively FB: 88-90 (T2733 rpm) w/ ride (IVB 21) & slight cut. Bending SL 78-81 (T2991 rpm) & CT at 83-84 (T2421 rpm). @PBR_JUCO #TNJUCO pic.twitter.com/qDDUaW5vNb
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 26, 2022
Uncommitted Spotlights
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— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 29, 2022
?: 2023 C/1B Mack Whitcomb (@MackTho62802284; @BaylorBase)
◾️6-0, 185-pounds
◾️1.95-2.09 C pop time
◾️76 mph C velo
◾️97.6 max EV
◾️7.10 (60-Yard)
Player profile and more. ⬇️
?: https://t.co/k6UPp7luP7 || @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/40DiN91xlk
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— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 27, 2022
?: 2024 RHP/SS Jack Hibbard (@AHSTigersBB)
◾️6-1, 150-pounds
◾️84 mph max FB velo (2200-2300?)
◾️90.8 mph max EV
◾️7.05 (60-Yard)
◾️84 mph INF velo
Profile and more in the link. ⬇️
?: https://t.co/Hxr4DCAl7l | @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/5YqznDTUGn
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— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 22, 2022
?: 2024 SS/RHP AJ Armstrong (@AJArmstrong2024)
◾️6-0, 200-pounds
◾️6.77 (60-Yard) ?♂️?
◾️93.2 Max EV
◾️74 mph INF Velo
Player profile and more ⬇️⬇️⬇️
?: https://t.co/3c22MsinhW || @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/MmLPUV3xmz
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