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Top Prospect Games Nashville: Catcher Reports

July 13, 2023
PBR Tennessee Staff

NASHVILLE, TN - The Top Prospect Games: Nashville was held on Tuesday, June 6th at Rose Park in Nashville, TN. This event was an open event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2026 classes from Volunteer state. 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 Tuesday.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at the scouting reports from the event. Next, we look at all catchers from the Top Prospect Games: Nashville.

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catcher reports

Wyatt Severance, Ravenwood (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Athletic build, room to grow
Hit: R. Open tall stance, toe tap; Hands in the middle of his body Flat swing, barrel wraps behind his head causing him to get around the ball. Pulls the ball 60.9 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 289' max distance. Pull-side gap power
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short arm action; breaks his hands at his chest; Gets rid of it quick, throws are inline with the bag for a chance to apply a tag. Strong arm
Defense: 1.93-2.01 pop times. Traditional catcher setup, replaces feet to make throw to 2nd; Good quick reactions on blocks
ATH: 6.97 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.83 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 76.3 Edge Score

Jameson Van Ness, Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong lower half, room to grow
Hit: R. Slightly closed crouched wide stance; Hands back by shoulder, toe tap Flat short swing, keeps hands close to body; Has trouble making contact outfront extended, hits everything inside his body or off his back hip. Wants to go oppo 65.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 270' max distance. Contact guy
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short arm action, high intent throws; backspins the ball well, misses up and down at the bag. Ball carries well to the base
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Traditional setup, gains ground towards 2B well. Relies on arm strength to make up for transfer
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 57.87 Edge Score

Owen Brewer, Grace Christian (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Room to grow
Hit: R. Wide base, athletic square stance; small leg kick Uphill path, gets hands outfront to contact; Hits most balls up the middle or pull side 66.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 335' max distance. Gap to gap power
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short arm action, ball gets to his ear quick; Strong arm, has carry to it
Defense: 2.01-2.07 pop times. Low setup, replaces his feet on throws; Lets the ball get deep before catching and transferring
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 57.51 Edge Score

Nathan Brown, Eagleville (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic, strong lower half, built frame
Hit: R. Slightly open athletic stance, hands by back shoulder; Small stride Flat path, gap to gap swing. Rotates around his front leg well; Quick hands and bat 69.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 340' max distance. Gap to gap power
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short arm action, breaks hands at his chest. Makes throws from his ear, accurate throws on the bag
Defense: 1.92-2.02 pop times. Gains ground towards 2B, athletic actions; Keeps ball right in front on blocks
ATH: 6.77 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 62.24 Edge Score

Reagan McCluskey, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Stocky build
Hit: R. Narrow tall stance, small stride Uphill path, does a good job of hitting the low ball; Hits ball outfront, stays through the ball well 67 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 345' max distance. Up the middle, power to pullside gap
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short arm action, high slot. Quick release, Keeps the ball low; Doesn't get good carry
Defense: 1.92-2.05 pop times. Quick transfer, gains ground towards 2B, low setup; Good chest angle on blocks to keep balls in front
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.22 Edge Score

Russ Lambert, Summit (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Small frame
Hit: R. Crouched square stance, high hands; Gather on the back side with small stride Flat swing with a slightly steep angle; Stays up the middle and through the ball well 70.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 291' max distance. Contact hitter
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action, quick release and quick arm. Keeps the ball down for a potential tag
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop times. New school 1 knee down stance; Replaces feet and doesn't gain ground towards his target. Quick transfer and release
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 81.38 Edge Score

Elijah Stockton, Friendship Christian (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds.
Hit: L. Tall narrow square stance, high hands; small toe tap stride Uphill path, gap to gap swing, Makes contact out front well and gets extended through the baseball well 69 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 336' max distance. Dead pull
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short action, stays in line with target; accurate throws
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop times. Sits up high, replaces feet to make throws to 2B. Bounces quickly on blocks
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 58.56 Edge Score

Cash Pinson, Knights Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong lower half
Hit: R. Slightly open athletic stance, simple load stride Slightly uphill, keeps the baarrel in the zone; Does a good job of rotating behind his front leg 67.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 323' max distance. Contact to all fields, gap to gap power
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short arm action, high hand break ball goes to his ear; balls are inline with the base, usually misses low. A little more arm strength will put the ball right on the bag
Defense: 1.93-2.11 pop times. Quick transfer and feet, replaces his feet to make throws to 2nd; sits high on his setup. Deadens the ball on blocks to keep it in front
ATH: 7.75 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 78.98 Edge Score

 

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