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Tennessee - The East TN Preseason ID was held Saturday, January 28th at the BC Athletics in Knoxville, TN. This was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2023-2027 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 30 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 off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. 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 off our post-event coverage for these events, we take a look at each positional player that attended the East TN Preseason ID. 

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positional player reports

Rookie Allison, Upperman (TN), 2025)
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Leaner frame, proportional build with room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Taller and slightly open stance, relaxed hands by the ear. Bat tip load and small toe tap stride. Generates average bat speed w/ flat path into one handed finish. Stays inside the ball w/ middle approach and line drive pop.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 MPH. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action into long release from low sling slot. Fair arm strength & accuracy.
Defense: 2.17-2.22 pop times. Low target. Fair transfers and sluggish footwork. Solid receiver and hands.

Cade Avans, Knoxville Catholic (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Leaner and proportional frame w/ some strength and room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, even setup w/ relaxed, rhythm in hands. Bat tip load w/ slight wrap and toe tap stride. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill plane into two handed finish. Compact stroke w/ heavy dose of line drives. Loud barrels middle to pull side.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-74 mph.(C): Long arm action, high slot w/ fair arm strength. (INF): Long arm action from various slots.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop times. (C): Average footwork and transfers. Accuracy on throws. Solid hands receiving. (INF): Average footwork w/ ok hands. Presents the glove late

Tyler Bennett, Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long and lean frame, high waisted, athletic. Room to add more strength.
Hits: RHH. Even set up in the stance, relaxed hands by the ear. Bat tip load and small leg kick. Generates average bat speed w/ steep, uphill path into two handed finish. Solid rhythm with the body & linear rotation. Middle of the field round w/ lot of line drives & more pop to project.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 MPH. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Short, quick arm action w/ good arm strength.
Defense: Smooth and fluid actions, great glove presentation, moves well. Chance to defend at a high level.

Dylan Bowser, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Boxy, proportional build w/ some strength.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched stance w/ high hand placement. Long hand load w/ quick stride. Generates slightly above average bat speed w/ slight uphill plane into two handed finish. Pull side approach with some lift. Line drive pop w/ more to project.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 MPH. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-64 mph. INF-69 mph.(C): Compact arm action from the ear release. (INF) Compact arm slot w/ developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.29-2.35 pop times. (C): Average receiving and fair footwork. Length to transfers. (INF): Fair footwork w/ solid hands and glove presentation. Glove pat transfer.

Thomas Butler, Boyd Buchanon (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry build w/ room to add mass to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Slightly open, narrow stance. Active rhythm with the hands into minimal hand load and moderate, coil leg kick. Generates below average bat speed w/ flat path into two handed finish. Line drive power w/ middle to pull side round.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 MPH. 216' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.Short arm action w/ some stiffness into low slot and fair arm strength.
Defense: Presents the glove early w/ average hands and fair footwork.

Sam Cecil, Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean proportional frame w/ athleticism and room to continue to add mass
Hits: LHH. Even, balanced stance w/ relaxed hands by the ear and some rhythm. Compact bat tip load and small, direct stride. Generates slightly above average bat speed w/ slightly uphill path into high finish. Direct path, stays inside the ball well, and easy pop w/ middle-oppo BP round.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 MPH. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.OF-86 mph. (INF): Quick arm from various slots w/ quick release. (OF): Long arm action from H 3/4 slot. Good arm strength.
Defense: (INF): Sound, average defender. Smooth actions laterally w/ good hands and glove pat transfers. (OF): Solid glove presentation, fields out front.

Colton Denton, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Sturdy and strong build. Well developed frame.
Hits: RHH. Even, tall stance w/ relaxed hands and a little rhythm. Bat tip load and small, direct leg kick. Generates above average bat speed w/ slight uphill path and two handed finish. Looks to punish baseballs and strong thru contact. Heavy dose of barrels w/ easy power to all parts of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 MPH. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Compact, quick arm w/ good arm strength and accuracy.
Defense: 2.05-2.13 pop times. Good footwork and clean transfers. Gets the ball out quick. Above average receiving w/ good hands.

Max Dohanos, Liberty Creek (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional build with room to add mass/strength.
Hits: LHH. Wide, backloaded stance w/ hands by ear and bat by shoulder. Some rhytm in hands and bat tip load w/ toe tap stride. Generates slightly below average w/ uphill plane into high finish. Looks to lift at times w/ middle to oppo approach. Line drive pop w/ more to project.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 MPH. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Short, compact arm action from low slot w/ developing arm strength.
Defense: Solid footwork and pat transfers. Reliable glovework. Average defender.

Jack Fennell, Bearden (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean frame w/ high waist and some lower half strength. Room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Even, wide stance w/ high hand placement. Bat tip load and small leg kick. Generates slightly below average bat speed w/ slight uphill plane into two handed finish. Compact stroke, staying inside the ball, and barrel control. Middle approach w/ line drive pop.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 MPH. 248' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. INF-75 mph.(C): Quick arm action to ear then low 3/4 slot. Developing arm strength. (INF) Quick arm w/ fair arm strength low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.23 pop times. (C): Quick feet, fair transfers. Solid receiver. (INF): Good footwork and solid hands. Length to transfer/glove pat.

Jack Hamilton, Kings Academy (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 197-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame, well developed lower half.
Hits: RHH. Taller and even set up in the stance. High hand placement. Bat tip load w/ slight wrap and toe tap stride. Slightly below avg bat speed w/ flat bat path into high finish. Lot of line drives and flashes of power to the gaps.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 MPH. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-77 mph.(C): Straight to the ear w/ long release and fair arm strength. (INF): Higher arm slot, long at times.
Defense: 2.23-2.28 pop times. (C): Avg transfers and footwork. Solid receiving. (INF): Avg footwork, fair transfers. Above avg hands and solid glove presentation.

Hunter Harris, Bearden (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lean, proportional build with some athleticism and room to add to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance, high hand placement with bat on the shoulder. Minimal hand load w/ slight wrap and toe tap stride. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill path into two handed finish. Controls barrel through contact w/ line drive pop.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 MPH. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.Short, compact arm action w/ developing arm strength.
Defense: Good footwork and moves well. Glove presentation, fielding out front into glove pat transfer.

Zaydin Ivey, Gibbs (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, proportional build w/ room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Tall, narrow slightly closed stance. Some rhythm in hands w/ bat tip load and quick, direct stride. Generates slightly below average bat speed w/ short, direct bat path into two handed finish. Stays up the middle w/ line drives to all fields.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 MPH. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short arm action w/ quick release and avg arm strength. Accuracy on throws.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop times. Clean transfers and active footwork. Average receiving w/ fair hands.

Niklas Kidd, Clinton (TN), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Proportional, well developed frame. Boxy, muscular build.
Hits: RHH. Sighlty closed, crouched stance w/ relaxed with bat on the shoulder. Compact hand load and short, direct stride. Generates good bat speed w/ flat, compact stroke into two handed finish. Heavy dose of line drives and flashes of gap pop while working to all parts of the field.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 MPH. 297' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph. Compact arm action w/ soft stab, up to 3/4 slot and fair arm strength.
Defense: Moves through the ball well, fields out front. Controlled footwork and solid range.

Briggs Martin, McCallie (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and athletic. Strength in lower half, room to project/fill out.
Hits: RHH. Slightly crouched, backloaded stance w/ good rhythm in hands and body. Bat tip load w/ slight wrap and small, direct stride. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill plane into two handed finish. Creates some lift w/ middle and pull side approach. Line drive hitter w/ pop to project.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 MPH. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Soft stab arm action, up to H 3/4 slot. Good arm strength and carry.
Defense: Works through the ball well w/ solid glove presentation. Light feet and moves well laterally.

Lucas Mayes, Powell (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Developed, proportional frame w/ present strength.
Hits: RHH. Tall, narrow stance w/ slightly closed set up. Barrel rest on the shoulder into minimal hand load and small, quick stride. Generates average bat speed w/ flat path into two handed finish. Stays inside the ball well w/ line drives and flashes of easy pop. Middle approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 MPH. 263' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.Long arm action into lower slot w/ fair arm strength.
Defense: Average defender w/ fair hands. Good footwork around the bag.

Mac McCord, Maryville (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 150-pounds. Small frame w/ high waist & lower half strength.
Hits: RHH. Taller and narrow stance, slightly open. Relaxed hands and compact load w/ small leg lift. Generates average bat speed w/ flat path into two handed finish. Line drive hitter w/ gap-to-gap approach. Good barrel control and consistent contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Long arm action working up to H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Good footwork and fair hands w/ solid actions. Glove pat transfers, but moves well.

Seth Perry, Halls (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well developed, proportional frame w/ lower half strength.
Hits: RHH. Tall, slightly closed stance w/ high hands and moderate leg kick. Minimal hand load. Generates slightly above average bat speed w/ flat path into two handed finish. Line drive w/ flashes of pop. Middle approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Compact arm action w/ soft stab, up to H 3/4 slot and good arm strength.
Defense: Solid footwork, moves through the ball well. Aggressive towards the ball.

Tyler Sowards, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 136-pounds. Lean, small build w/ athleticism and room to add mass to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance w/ low hand set. Length in hand load and moderate, coil leg kick. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill plane into two handed finish. Middle and pull side approach w/ line drives and power to project.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 MPH. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Long arm action w/ soft stab, up to H 3/4 slot and fair arm strength.
Defense: Aggressive through the ball, late glove presentation, but fair hands. Big crow hop and glove pat transfer. Moves well laterally.

Landan Wells, Powell (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, high waisted. Room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance w/ high and relaxed hand set. Bat tip hand load and quick stride. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill plane into two handed finish. Lower half drifts. Middle of the field approach w/ line drive pop.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 MPH. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.Long arm action w/ stiffness from low sling slot.
Defense: Good glove presentation and reliable hands. Stagnant footwork, average lateral movements.

Grayson Wright, Bearden (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, leaner frame. Room to continue to add mass to the body.
Hits: RHH. Narrow, open stance and loose, high hands. Bat tip load and moderate leg kick. Generates above avg bat speed w/ slightly uphill plane into high finish. Worked to all parts of the field w/ consistent barrels and more power to project.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 MPH. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Short arm action w/ quick release and fair arm strength.
Defense: Active footwork w/ fluid actions and soft hands. Clean transfers w/ chance to defend at a high level.

 

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