Shooter's Shortlist: South 2025s

Merrick Beamish RHP / St. Augustine, FL / 2025

Merrick Beamish ‘25 (FL), lean and athletic 6’2” 175 lb frame. Longer arm action w/ ASR at times#UNcommitted 2025 sits upper 80s paired w/ a sharp breaker. 7 K’s over 4 IP

FB: 87-88 T89 (2601)
CB: 73-77 (2522)
CH: 78-79 (1399)@PBR_Uncommitted@_SAHS_BASEBALL || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/YIo0ogGst5

— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) April 1, 2023

Neil Gornto RHP / Nease, FL / 2025

Another look at #UNcommitted 2025 Neil Gornto. Sharp action on the SL at 76-78 really stood out and is the goto at 2500+ 🔨

FB sat 88-89 T90 throughout entire outing w/ hard run inside

Showed 1 CH 80 mph at 1502 (5th pitch of video)

A bit raw right now but a lot to like in… pic.twitter.com/1qvkH3fplN

— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) April 4, 2023

Ethan Garrett OF / RHP / Pope, GA / 2025

Starting for a big program in the state of Georgia (Pope HS), Garrett has racked up some impressive numbers early on this spring, especially with regards to strikeouts. Now standing closer to 6-foot-2, 180-pounds, the right-handers frame has added strength and the overall stuff has seen a bump as well. Look for the sophomore to be a big piece for Pope late in the spring, and also to create some buzz at Lakepoint in the early summer.

Darrell Mcdowell RHP / 3B / Lassiter , GA / 2025

‘25 RHP Darrell McDowell was on point tonight over 6 IP, allowing only a single run.

Smooth operation on the bump, FB/SL combo from same slot, had hitters guessing all game, explosive arm.

High level talent, M2C.

FB: 88-89 T90
SL: 73-76@ShooterHunt #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/j72MLh35pX

— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 25, 2023

Michael Hunter Stonecipher C / RHP / Clarke Central , GA / 2025

A high level defender with a heavy barrel from the left side, look for Stonecipher to be a closely followed backstop throughout the summer. His physical presence at a compact, 5-foot-11, 180-pounds should provide value considering his upside to hit for power with advanced defensive ability.

Cooper Underwood LHP / OF / Allatoona , GA / 2025

Lean and wiry at 6-foot-1, 150-pounds, Underwood possesses a quick left arm that was up to 85 mph in the preseason with a likely jump on the way this summer. But the velocity hardly tells the story of the talented southpaw, as his advanced pitchability provides for considerable timing disruption for opposing hitters. Given the feel for four pitches, including a pair of higher spin breaking balls, looked for added strength and physical development to give Underwood’s overall arsenal a bump in the near future.

William Patrick OF / SS / St. Frederick, LA / 2025

2025 William Patrick (St. Frederick HS)

6’2” 185 lbs.

The state’s top ranked @PBR_Uncommitted ‘25 prospect puts a good 2K swing on this one into a stiff wind. Usually in CF, he suited up behind the dish tonight as well. Athlete. #BeSeen@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/baLUjhHx8G

— PBR Louisiana (@PBR_Louisiana) April 5, 2023

Sawyer Pruitt RHP / 1B / Live Oak, LA / 2025

Here’s a good look at 2025 RHP Sawyer Pruitt (Live Oak HS)

6’6” 215 lbs.

Lot of upside for the @PBR_Uncommitted sophomore. Clean and efficient operation with more in the tank. #BeSeen

FB: 85-89 mph
SL: 74-77 mph
CH: 77-80 mph@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/kAEbvpsj0C

— PBR Louisiana (@PBR_Louisiana) March 4, 2023

Cooper Waddle LHP / OF / Itawamba , MS / 2025

‘25 LHP/OF Cooper Waddle (@CWaddle9; @IAHS_Baseball) works around some traffic here in the early going.

Still showing some high level stuff as one of the top prospects in the MS 2025 Class.

Short and quick arm from a low-to-mid 3/4 slot.

FB: 86-89, T90
SL: 76-78 pic.twitter.com/3T9xKg3Ayo

— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) March 11, 2023

Ari Bethea RHP / OF / Collierville , TN / 2025

‘25 RHP/OF Ari Bethea (@AriB3thea; @CvilleBaseball_) is primed for a big Spring on the mound. Some projection in frame. FB: 86-88 T89 (T 2570 rpm), attacking the zone w/ life up in the zone. SL: 72-75 (T 2555 rpm) w/ late, sharp bite. CH: 78-80 w/ fade. @PBR_Uncommitted #TNPAS23 pic.twitter.com/gTDaksRal9

— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 5, 2023