KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Open was held on Tuesday, June 20th at Knoxville Catholic High School. This event was an open event that consisted of players from the 2024-2027 classes from Volunteer state, with many making their first appearance at a showcase style setting. Players went through an 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 get numbers and metrics on TrackMan. 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 at the event.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we will be releasing our scouting reports from the event. First, we take a look our the scouting reports on all positional players from the event.

 

positional player reports

Kaine Baber, Maryville (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame, high waisted. Plenty of room for additional size.
Hit: LHH. Square athletic stance, hands back by his shoulder, small stride Wants to get extended and stay opposite field or up the middle, can get beat inside. Low line drives 60.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 297' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Long arm action, throws from a 3/4 arm slot, makes good accurate throws to 1B; Uses different arm slots based on the type of ground ball
Defense: Smooth hands and actions, good position to work through the ball; Gets his feet going towards 1B
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Jamie Bentley, Knoxville Catholic (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Higher waisted body, athletic and lean look. Can continue to add mass to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic closed off stance, slight leg kick; keeps his hands close to his ear Big load, wants to get extended outfront; Wants to pull the baseball, swings down on the ball 65.5 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 71.0 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-67 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot; Throws will all arm not a lot of force being put into the ground
Defense: Showed good footwork approaching the ball, gets the ball outfront to come through the ball to make a good throw
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Maddox Bishop, Greeneville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Smaller frame, athletic. Will continue to grow and fill out the body.
Hit: RHH. Crouched square stance, hands start low by his chest. Small stride Keeps hands inside the baseball well, hits top of the baseball; Lots of line drives up the middle or in the 6 hole 59.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 68.1 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Short over the top arm action, quick release; Keeps throws down for a potential cut
Defense: Fields ball out front off his front foot, good instincts going back or coming in on balls
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Joshua Byrge, Scott (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Leaner build, will continue to add mass to the frame. Developing body.
Hit: RHH. Open athletic stance, keeps hands up by his ears, small leg kick Wants to get his barrel outfront, choppy swing, results in lots of gbs or pop flys, Best hits are when he stays up the middle 55.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 66.0 mph. 220' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-67 mph. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action; Quick arm action
Defense: 2.00-2.06 pop times. Gains ground towards 2B to make a throw, a little out of control at times; Keeps blocks right in front for an easy recovery
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Aidan Flagg, Farragut (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Stockier-like build, well developed lower half. Sturdy and athletic build.
Delivery: Slow start to delivery, looks easy, does a good job over staying over the rubber and not leaking forward; Stays tall as he comes down the mound, athletic mover
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, rips it through its slot; breaks hands at chest, semi long arm action that spirals well; 3/4 arm slot
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. FB has potential to really play up in the zone for swing and miss. Backspins the ball well with high induced vertical break T2121, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. CB was inconsistent, needs to be in the zone more. When he threw good one it was sharp with good downward action to it. Will keep hitters off his FB and get swings out of the zone T2051, 1974 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Bennett Gammon, Smith County (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 163-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic and leaner look. Developing frame.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance, stands tall; hands stay close to head, small stride Hands come below baseball, stays through the baseball and stays gap to gap; Uphill swing, can keep his hands inside the baseball 64.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Long arm action from an over the top slot, accurate throws to the plate; Has carry to his ball
Defense: Attacks the ball well, gets down hill and comes up throwing after fielding the ball; Athletic mover
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Corbin Glasscock, Hardin Valley (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 140-pounds. Proportional build, stocky-like frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall closed stance; Hands stay high with a leg kick Uppercut swing, pulls off the baseball, wants to get extended outfront 54.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph. Over the top slot, long arm action, makes good accurate throws to the bag, uses a long hop when necessary
Defense: Works around the ball, stays low on his throws to 1B. Good internal clock
ATH: 8.26 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Zain Kureshi-Smith, Farragut (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Longer and lean frame, Wiry body, projectable. Will continue to develop and fill out.
Hit: RHH. Square athletic stance, uses a toe tap load, Stays inside the ball well, gap to gap hitter with lots of low line drives. Stays on plane with the ball well 61.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. OF-77 mph. Throws from a standard 3/4 arm slot. Ball has carry to it, throws are all around the ball; Makes throws look low intent
Defense: IF:Keeps feet moving around the ball, fields the ball in close to his body with two hands; Moves side to side well to cover a wide range OF: Shows patience on ground balls, fields it off his back foot to come up to make a throw
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Lucas Mayes, Powell (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. XL frame, sturdy and strong bodied. Present strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall closed stance, small load stride; Lots of linedrive, simple swing, wants to hit pitches out over the plate and get extended to the opposite field, can get around the baseball. Wants to pull the ball 65.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot; Ball is straight and accurate to 2B and 3B
Defense: Gets into a good position with is glove ready to field, is patient on balls at him; Keeps his big frame in front of the ball
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Rylan Moses, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Proportional, leaner and athletic frame. Room for additional size.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance, stays tall. Hands are high by his ear, uses a gather step as a load Lots of hard contact,gets his hands in the zone quick, stays pullside gap; Has a tendency to pull off has a tough time going opposite field 68.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Strong arm, over the top arm slot, short action; Keeps balls in line with the plate and that can be cut. Moves through the ball well to gain ground and momentum into throw
Defense: Comes through the ball well, Makes good decisions on when to be patient or attack the ball; Fields the ball of his back hip
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.83 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

JJ Murphy, Knoxville Catholic (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. High waisted, longer and lean build. Plenty of room for additional size and strength.
Hit: LHH. Open athletic stance, hands rest on shoulder, small stride Drops his hands, tries to stay on plane through the middle of the field; wants to make contact outfront. Hard contact when he waits and hits it up the middle 52.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH.

Jack Pate, St George's (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Proportional frame, lean and athletic. Can add mass to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched square stance, hands out start away from body; toe tap stride Wants to pull the baseball, hits lots of GB or low line drives; Best hits are when he stays through the ball up the middle 58.4 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. OF-77 mph. Throws from a 3/4 arm slot causing his ball to have arm side run; Long arm action, uses his momentum to throw downhill
Defense: OF: fields ball in by his body, has good body control and good feet to stay moving through his fielding position, IF: Quick transfer from fielding to throw, not very smooth into his throw; Keeps the ball in front
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Benjamin Stevens, Daniel Boone (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional build, well developed lower half. Sturdy, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Athletic crouched square stance; hands high by his ear. Small leg kick Drops hands with a slight uppercut to his swing, gap to gap hitter. Has trouble on balls in, wants to get extended outfront 67.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. OF-79 mph. Long arm action, throws cross body from a 3/4 arm slot; High intent throws
Defense: Shows patience in the OF, has to regain momentum to deliver a good strong throw; Fields the ball off his back foot IF: Big frame at 1B, Keeps his body in front of the ball, fields the ball in close to his body
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Grant Tallent, Knoxville Catholic (TN), 2024
Positional Profile: RF/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean and high waisted frame, athletic with room to continue to develop.
Hit: RHH. Square athletic stance, keeps hands back around his shoulder; Small stride Wants to stay middle or opposite field, low sinking line drives. Hits the top half of the baseball- slight chop to his swing 62.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 264' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot; Good carry to ball. Arm is quick with lots of intent behind his throws
Defense: Fields the ball off his front foot, keeps his body under control through his throw; Takes his time to make a good throw
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Jackson Treece, Coalfield (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Proportional frame, developing body.
Hit: RHH. Square Athletic stance, keeps hands back around his shoulder; Small toe tap Slight uppercut swing, pulls off so does well inside; trouble going opposite field 57.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. Throws from a low 3/4 or side armslot. Ball has downward trajectory as it goes to 1B; Makes good decisions to use long hops
Defense: Funnels the ball to the middle of his body well, gets his body in line with 1B well; Soft hands
ATH: 8.70 runner in the 60. 1.98 and 4.65 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Owen White, Middle Tennessee Christian (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. XL frame, sturdy. High waisted body.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open stance; hands down by his chest-small stride Simple load of his hands, wants to get extended up the middle, can get around the ball, has trouble going to the opposite field 63.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-80 mph. C: Short arm action, standard high 3/4 arm slot; Ball had carry to 2B, made strong throws in line with the bag IF: Throws from a 3/4 arm slot, accurate throws to the 1B chest
Defense: 2.04-2.10 pop times. FB will play arm side due to his funky delivery and slot, has arm side run that will get in on RHH hands
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

 

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