Top Prospect Games: Underclass - Tools of the Tape

June 14, 2023
Justin Goetz
Assistant Scouting Director

Top Prospect Games Underclass is an endless talent pool, and the tools across the board seem to turn up a notch every year. Covering talent from top to bottom of the Peach State is what we love to do, and these players understand we will do everything possible to go the extra mile for them to land a great place to play at the next level. This year’s roster couldn’t be more unique. We have future draft prospects, tons of future impact D1’ers, and every player in this event is a fit for multiple college programs.

Although it isn’t possible for the entire roster isn’t included in this article (due to sheer numbers), most of them are. These tools rankings not only show the vast skillsets of many of GA’s top players, but represent a list of goals for players to improve upon. It’s early in the recruiting game for our TPG Underclass roster, and each one of them will end up in a good spot. Obviously tools are just a small part of what makes a successful baseball player, but it’s tough to win without them!

Athleticism (Position Players)

‘25 SS Michael Dee @PBR_Uncommitted

One of the best athletes in the state regardless of sport started off his day w/ some loud barrels in BP. Very good rhythm, simplified load+forward move that plays well vs big velo. Rangy frame loaded w/ twitch & bat speed.@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/9tALmxahhj
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) June 6, 2023

1. Michael Dee. Separators - Fast Twitch, Dual Sport, Effortlessness
2. Branson Crawford. Separators - Versatility, Tools, Overall Actions
3. Avery Wilson. Separators - Speed, Arm Strength, Pwr/Spd Score
4. Terrance Bowen. Separators - Dual Sport, Pwr/Spd Score, Swing Mechanics
5. John Davis. Separators - Balance, Swing Mechanics, Hand-Eye
6. Jake Gaskill. Separators - Run/Bat Spd, Swing Mech, Pwr/Spd Score
7. John Stuetzer. Separators - Defensive Actions, Run Speed, Hand-Eye
8. Samford Halcomb. Separators - Swing Mech, Dual Sport, Fast Twitch
9. Matthew Franatovich. Separators - Swing Mechanics, Build, Actions
10. Mason Archie. Separators - Pwr/Spd Score, Tools, Explosiveness
11. Caden Austin. Separators - Run Speed, Fast Twitch, Balance
12. Noah Brocklebank. Separators - Swing Mech, Tools, Effortlessness
13. Mason Hester. Separators - Dual Sport, Swing Mechanics, Adjustability
14. Jackson Sammons. Separators - Versatility, Overall Actions, Effortlessness
15. Walker Roberts. Separators - Versatility, Bat Speed, Overall Tools

Projection (Position Players)

‘26 OF David Jackson Jr. (6’4 175)

XL frame w/ unreal raw power projection & impressive feel to hit for size. Dynamic forward move that takes full advantage of his length by gaining optimal ground with vast hip+shoulder separation. Compact @ foot strike w/ loft.@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/wwhlC8iqGH
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) June 3, 2023

1. Reece Grodeman. Separators - Age for Class, Long Levers, Frame
2. David Jackson Jr. Separators - XL Frame, Effortlessness, Intangibles
3A. Terrance Bowen. Separators - Frame, Effortlessness, Athleticism
3B. Michael Dee. Separators - Athleticism, Long Levers, Lean Build
4. Judson Hartwell. Separators - XL Frame, Intangibles, Long Levers
5. Kenneth Hart. Separators - XL Frame, Long Levers
6. Matthew Franatovich. Separators - Age for Class, Frame, Effortlessness
7. Korbin Deitrich. Separators - XL frame, Long Levers
8. Jackson Sammons. Separators - Build, Long Levers, Athleticism
9. Mason Hester. Separators - Frame, Dual Sport, Effortlessness
10. Noah Brocklebank. Separators - Lean Build, Long Levers

Hit for Average

‘25 3B Jud Hartwell (GA) jumping all over this one for an impressive ??

Impressive 6’4” 205 frame with some fluid athleticism at the plate.

Coming off a big spring…#TPG23 || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/c8Y5EJettB
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 6, 2023

1. Judson Hartwell. Separators - Bat 2 Ball, Barrel Manipulation, Approach.
2. John Davis. Separators - Effortlessness, Bat 2 Ball, Swing Mechanics
3. Geno Goralski. Separators - Pitch Recognition, Plate Discipline, Confidence
4. Brock Holcombe. Separators - Swing Mechanics, Bat Speed, Pitch Recognition
5. Jackson Taylor. Separators - Bat 2 Ball, Pitch Recognition, Plate Discipline
6. Michael Hunter Stonecipher - Pitch Recognition, Plate Discipline, Approach, Reaction Time
7. Colton Sweat. Separators - Timing, Reaction Time, Bat 2 Ball
8. Grayson McCollum. Separators - Approach, Bat 2 Ball, Effortlessness
9. Mason Hester. Separators - Swing Mechanics, Approach, Aptitude
10A. Michael Dee. Separators - Bat 2 Ball, Fast Twitch Fibers, Reaction Time
10B. Neyland Hulsey. Separators - Approach, Plate Discipline, Barrel Manipulation
10C. Carson Zagryn. Separators - Bat 2 Ball, Swing Mechanics, Approach
10C. Jackson Sammons. Separators - Swing Mechanics, Approach, Bat 2 Ball
11. Ace Allen. Separators - Effortlessness, Barrel Manipulation, Bat 2 Ball
12. Samford Halcomb. Separators - Reaction Time, Fast Twitch Fibers, Speed, Swing Mech
13. John Stuetzer. Separators - Bat 2 Ball, Barrel Manipulation, Confidence, Competitiveness
14. Brady Holbrook. Separators - Effortlessness, Approach, Plate Discipline
15. Alexander Sanchez. Separators - Bat 2 Ball, Effortlessness, Confidence

Raw Power

‘25 IF Terrance Bowen

Unreal display of power & speed today from workout portion to game. 3 monster barrels to CF+RF in 3 different pitch locations! Used his length to work above⚾️ & flatten launch angle @ top of zone, steepened @ bottom. Bigger, stronger, faster‼️@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/5KBb0oMcks
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) June 7, 2023

1. Terrance Bowen. Separators - Exit Velo, Bat Speed, Rotational Acceleration, Swing Mech
2. Kenneth Hart. Separators - Exit Velo, Tall Guy Power/Leverage, Bat Speed, Hand Speed
3. Judson Hartwell. Separators - Swing Mechanics, Leverage, Bat Strength
4. David Jackson Jr. Separators - Swing Mechanics, XL Frame, Overall Metrics, Projection
5. Michael Hunter Stonecipher. Separators - Swing Mechanics, Intent, Rotational Acceleration
6. Noah Brocklebank. Separators - Bat Speed, Hand Speed, Swing Path/Mech
7. Carson Zagryn. Separators - Bat Strength, Swing Mechanics, Swing Path
8. John Loudon. Separators - Fast Twitch Fibers, Level Path, Overall Metrics
9. Duncan Lavelle. Separators - Hand Speed, Bat Strength, Build
10A. Kenny Foudy. Separators - Intent, Rotational Acceleration, Bat Speed
10B. Aiden Zagryn. Separators - Overall Metrics, Bat Strength, Build
10C. Korbin Deitrich. Separators - Tall Guy Power, Hand Speed, Rotational Acceleration

Field

1. Branson Crawford. Separators - Agility, Arm Strength, Transfer, Recieving
2. Michael Hunter Stonecipher. Separators - Receiving, Instincts, Transfer, Arm Accuracy
3. John Stuetzer. Separators - Instincts, Range, Exchange, Internal Clock
4. Michael Dee. Separators - Athleticism, Balance, Range, Exchange
5. Seth Pettett. Separators - Instincts, Adjustability, Hands, Exchange
6A. John Loudon. Separators - Speed, Range, Fearlessness, Routes
6B. Landon Arroyos. Separators - Hands, Footwork, Exchange, Arm Accuracy
7. Samford Halcomb. Separators - Routes, Instincts, Fearlessness, Tracking
8. Noah Brocklebank. Separators - Fluidity, Hands, Balance
9. Caden Austin. Separators - Change of Direction, Balance, Aggressiveness, Versatility
10A. Landon Kemp. Separators - Versatility, Instincts, Exchange
10B. Alexander Reyes. Separators - Passion, Blocking, Transfer, Arm Strength
10C. Saunder Dinkelman. Separators - Reads, Fluidity, Balance

Run

‘25 OF Jake Gaskill @PBR_Uncommitted

Fired up the twin turbo engine this morning with a blazing 6.46 ?️???

Table setter type who’s an absolute weapon on the basepaths & grass! pic.twitter.com/MH4EnnAoXc
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) June 6, 202 2

1. Jake Gaskill - 6.46 60 yd
2. Avery Wilson - 6.49 60 yd
3. Caden Austin - 6.62 60 yd
4. John Loudon - 6.64 60 yd
5. Mason Davis - 6.75 60 yd
6. Michael Dee - 6.77 60 yd
7. John Stuetzer - 6.77 60 yd
8. Kaden Thompson - 6.79 60 yd
9. Jackson Taylor - 6.81 60 yd
10. Alexander Sanchez - 6.81 60 yd

‘25 OF Avery Wilson

Showed how well his blurry 6.49 60 yd translated to game action here with 1 of his 3 bags in scrimmage‼️

Not only does he have sweet cleats & ⚡️quick 1st step but impressed with high level instincts on the basepaths.#TPG23 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/jgEsErse3l
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) June 7, 2023

Throw

1. Kenneth Hart - 93 mph OF velo
2. Avery Wilson - 91 mph OF velo
3. Branson Crawford - 86 mph C velo (87 mph on mound)
3. Aiden Zagryn - 89 mph INF velo (less momentum in IF than OF)
4. Archer Love - 90 mph OF velo
5. Martin Shelar - 90 mph OF velo
6. Kaden Thompson - 90 mph OF velo
7. Noah Brocklebank - 88 mph INF velo
8. Reece Grodeman - 87 mph INF velo (87.2 on mound)
9. Saunder Dinkelman - 87 mph INF velo
10. Parker Bryant - 81 mph C velo

Projection (Pitchers)

‘25 RHP Eston Simpson @PBR_Uncommitted

This endless ceiling arm hit a new PR twice at #TPG23

Came out with vicious intent hunting for whiffs & got them!! Shoulder rotation now matching slot perfectly, rocking and firing ?

FB 85-88 T89 2x
SLV 71-74
CH 79@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/pEO0nS5I6Y
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) June 8, 2023

1. Noah Allen. Separators - XL Frame, Long Levers, Arm Speed
2. Eston Simpson. Separators - XL Frame, Ease of Op, Long Levers
3. Reece Grodeman. Separators - Age for Class, Height, Athleticism
4. Kenneth Hart. Separators - XL Frame, Long Levers, Height
5. Clayton Hicks. Separators - Lean Build, Fast Twitch Fibers
6. David Jackson Jr. Separators - XL Frame, Ease of Op, Long Levers
7. Gabe Gowder. Separators - High Waisted, Lean Build, Long Levers
8. Walker Roberts. Separators - Fast Twitch Fibers, Ease of Op
9. Smith McGarvey. Separators - Frame, Long Levers, Ease of Op
10. Brayden Weems. Separators - Height, Ease of Op

FB overall

‘25 RHP Noah Allen (6’6 180)

Bowling ball SNK’s from the mountaintops missing barrel after barrel. Effortless operation w/ very well connected full circle AA (H3/4) that he hides well. One of highest ceilings in class‼️

SNK 87-89 T90 (2000)
SL 75-77 (T2703)
CH 80@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/KiI2ieoZJl
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) June 6, 2023

1. Noah Allen. Separators - Steepness+Heaviness, HZB, Velocity
2. Kenneth Hart. Separators - Spin Rate, HZB, Effective Velocity
3. Reece Grodeman. Separators - HZB, IVB, Velocity
4. Clayton Hicks. Separators - Angle, Release Height, Extension
5. Eston Simpson. Separators - IVB, Angle, Velocity, Release Height
6. Landon Ludwig. Separators - Release Height, Velocity, IVB
7. Grayson McCollum. Separators - Spin Rate, Overall Life
8. Sam Martell. Separators - Angle, Heaviness, Extension
9. Parker Bryant. Separators - Spin Rate, Spin Efficiency, IVB
10A. Jake Howell. Separators - Spin Rate, Cut+Ride, Breaking Ball Effectiveness
10B. Steven Harshbarger. Separators - Spin Rate, Overall Life

Breaking Ball overall

‘26 LHP Jude Matthews

Came out throwing invisi-balls w/ ridiculous angle making entire arsenal difficult to track. Durable frame, well built lower half will allow him to eat innings. 3 pitches of advanced life!

FB 82-83 late tail
SLV 68-71 (T2735)
CH 73 fade+depth@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/COzd5hcNqc
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) June 6, 2023

1. Jude Matthews. Separators - Spin Rate, Angle, HZB, Consistent Shape
2. Jake Howell. Separators - Spin Rate, IVB, HZB, Control
3. Parker Bryant. Separators - Spin Rate, Spin Score, Gyro
4. Kenneth Hart. Separators - Shape, Spin Rate, Fastball Carry
5. Will Pridgen. Separators - HZB, Spin Rate, Release Height
6. Eston Simpson. Separators - Angle, Control, Shape, Release Height
7. Walker Roberts. Separators - HZB, Spin Efficiency, Spin Rate
8. Branson Crawford. Separators - Suddenness, HZB, Late Depth
9. Noah Allen. Separators - Spin Rate, Steepness, Gyro
10A. Smith McGarvey. Separators - Control, Consistent Shape+Depth, Deception
10B. Clayton Hicks. Separators - Angle, Tightness, Sweep, Consistency

CH overall

‘26 Reece Grodeman (GA) is long & athletic at 6’4” 175 w/ a high ceiling.

Short, quick arm working downhill up to 87.2 (2300) w/ much more to come.

Pulled string on a few nice CH’s (75) for whiffs.

N2K ?#TPG23 || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/6SpHzViCEh
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 6, 2023

1A. Reece Grodeman. Separators - HZB, Late Depth, Overall Feel.
1B. Durrah Butler. Separators - Zone %, Late Depth
2. Jake Howell. Separators - Fade+Depth, Control, Overall Arsenal
3. Kenneth Hart. Separators - FB Life, HZB, Consistent Shape
4. Noah Allen. Separators - HZB, IVB, Consistent Shape
5. Nick Yarbrough. Separators - Deception, Depth, Control
6. Aiden Price - Low Spin, Late Depth, Control
7. William McCollum - Low Spin, Depth, Zone %
8. Brady Holbrook - Deception, Fade+Depth, Low Spin
9. Sam Martell - Angle, Deception, Zone %
10. Brayden Weems - Unique Life, Steepness.

Control

1. Grayson McCollum - FB Zone % (77), CH Zone % (100)
2. Gabe Gowder - FB Zone % (69), CB Zone % (100)
3. Will Pridgen - FB Zone % (66), CH Zone % (66)
4. Sam Martell - FB Zone % (63), CH Zone % (100),
5. Branson Crawford - FB Zone % (61), SL Zone % (50)
6. Smith McGarvey - CB Zone % (100)
7. Reece Grodeman - FB Zone % (59), CH Zone % (55)
8. William McCollum - FB Zone % (50), CH Zone % (100)
9. Durrah Butler - CH Zone % (100), CB Zone % (75)
10. Landon Ludwig - FB Zone % (51), SL Zone % (50)

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