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Tennessee Class of 2028 Player Rankings: Initial Release


Hunter Martin
Tennessee Scouting Director

As we close the door on the fall and head into the winter months, our staff has released its first edition of the Class of 2028 Player Rankings. Our staff has been out in full-force this fall at events, tournaments, scout days and more to see some of the top talent that the state has to offer. Many prospects have boosted their stock over the course of the last few months and some new names have popped onto the recruiting scene.

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As always, the evaluation process is a fluid and ongoing process with multiple viewings in order to get the best feel for players abilities. It’s important to note that as players continue their development some show marked improvement at a much more rapid pace. That doesn’t indicate that other players got worse or went backwards, it’s just how player development works. As the year unfolds, players make improvements and new prospects pop up on the radar expanding the Prep Baseball rankings universe.  In addition to the evaluations of players, our scouts, both those in Tennessee and nationally, have also had multiple discussions with each other to review our individual lists and then make adjustments based on what we've each seen. 

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TENNESSEE 2028: TOP-10

RANK   NAME  SCHOOL  CLASS  POS  COMMITMENT 
1 Brett Paciorek Ravenwood 2028 SS/BHP
2 Fisher Green Halls 2028 MIF/RHP
3 Hudson Burnett Halls 2028 OF
4 AJ Dungan Lipscomb Academy 2028 RHP
5 Wright Martin Christ Presbyterian Academy 2028 IF/RHP
6 Alex Potter Dickson County 2028 RHP/MIF
7 Grady Callaway Davidson Academy 2028 C
8 Canon Day Houston 2028 IF/OF
9 CG Gordon Baylor 2028 UTL/BHP
10 Jonah Saken Ravenwood 2028 MIF

 


MORE ON THE TOP-10

No. 1 Brett Paciorek

Brett Paciorek comes in as the #1 player in the state of Tennessee. Brett is a SS/BHP who attends Ravenwood High School and plays for Midland National in the summer. Brett profiles as a true shortstop who already showcases advanced actions at a premier position. At the plate, Brett is a switch hitter that hits for average and has a lanky frame that will fill out and add power to his repertoire. He is also an ambidextrous pitcher and is extremely effective from both sides and has the ability to change arms batter to batter. Brett runs a 6.8 60, showcasing his speed on the bases. Brett is one of the most intriguing young prospects we have seen in a while, as he is capable of doing anything on the baseball field at a high level. 

No. 2 Fisher Green

Fisher Green comes in as the #2 player in the state of Tennessee. Fisher is a INF/RHP who attends Halls High School and plays for Smartense Atlanta Braves Scout Team in the summer. Fisher profiles at the left side of the infield with elite athleticism and competitiveness. Fisher is a guy that has true two-way potential and was a standout at the Junior Future Games event in July. He showcased his versatility by playing multiple positions, including the outfield. On the mound is where Fisher's competitiveness shined. He threw a complete game in bracket play and showcased a 86 mph fastball with a 2285 spin rate along with a 75-78 sharp 11-5 breaking ball. At the plate, Fisher is a left handed bat with power to the gaps with an upper 80’s exit velocity with a strong frame for his age. It will be fun to watch Fisher this spring, as he should be a big contributor early on in his high school career.


No. 3 Hudson Burnett

Hudson Burnett comes in as the #3 player in the state of Tennessee. Hudson is a OF/RHP who attends Halls High School and plays for Team Elite National Team in the summer. Hudson profiles as a true centerfielder with elite athleticism and a 84 mph outfield velocity. Hudson was a Junior Future Games participant who shined brightly in the showcase portion of the event. At the plate, Hudson got up to a 88.7 exit velocity and barreled baseballs to the whole field. He also ran an impressive 6.69 60. In the games, Hudson profiled as a true leadoff hitter with a mature frame and strong lower body who has an advanced feel for the strike zone. Hudson will be a player to keep up with next summer as he is the leadoff hitter for one of the best 15U teams in the country. 

No. 4 AJ Dungan

AJ Dungan comes in as the #4 player in the state of Tennessee. AJ is a RHP who attends Lipscomb Academy and plays for FTB National in the summer. AJ profiles as a right handed pitcher that throws from a low three quarters arm slot. AJ was a Junior Future Games participant and opened eyes immediately in game one striking out the side in his first inning of work. AJ boasts a 6’3 160 wiry frame with plenty of room to add more strength. He has already been up to 88 mph with a 2162 spin rate and also throws a breaking ball that ranges between 71-75 mph. AJ’s length and the deception he creates with his arm slot will continue to make him a fast riser in the rankings and draw scouts’ attention early in his high school career.


No. 5 Wright Martin

Wright Martin comes in as the #5 player in the state of Tennessee. Wright is a INF/RHP who attends Christ Presbyterian Academy and plays for Rawlings Southeast Mavericks in the summer. Wright profiles as a power hitting corner infielder. Wright stands out due to his unique blend of size and athleticism. He comes in at 6’3 220 and also ran 7.3 60. Wright is a two sport athlete that helps him use that athleticism on the baseball field. Wright comes off a huge summer where he showcased his ability to hit for power that will be the tool that propels him as a prospect. Wright will be a guy whose upside is unlimited as he takes his power onto the high school stage. 


No. 6 Alex Potter

Alex Potter comes in as the #6 player in the state of Tennessee. Alex is a INF/RHP who attends Dickson County High School and plays for Midland National. Alex is a two-way player with a tall, projectable frame that will gain strength as he matures. Alex is a Junior Future Games participant who excelled in both the showcase portion of the event and in the games. Alex’s biggest upside is on the mound. He comes in as the most polished pitcher in the class. He threw a complete game in the semifinals, showcasing a fastball that topped out at 85 mph. In this game, he was mainly a two pitch guy that also had a 68 mph breaking ball. Alex showed an advanced ability to hit spots and set up hitters. As a hitter, Alex topped out at 90.7 exit velocity and showed real power potential. He also ran a 7.27 60. In the field, Alex profiles as a corner infielder with developing actions. Alex should push for early time at Dickson County High on the mound and at the plate. 


No. 7 Grady Callaway

Grady Callaway comes in as the #7 player in the state of Tennessee. Grady is primarily a catcher that attends Davidson Academy and plays for Exposure National in the summer. Grady is a catcher with a 6’2 frame with plenty of room to add strength. Grady is a Junior Future Games participant that shined at the plate hitting 3 bombs throughout the weekend. Grady has big time power potential and showed in the showcase portion as well topping out at 93.7 exit velocity which was the highest on the team. At catcher, Grady showed a 1.94-2.01 pop time. He has developing skills as a catcher but that will come as he continues to add strength. Grady’s upside at the plate, especially with his power tool, is unmatched in this class and will quickly attract scouts’ attention. 


No. 8 Canon Day

Canon Day comes in as the #8 player in the state of Tennessee. Canon is a INF/RHP that attends Houston High School and plays for the Easley Baseball Club in the summer. Canon is a true two-way guy capable of playing anywhere in the infield, though he projects as a third baseman. Canon’s big separator is his athleticism as he is a two sport athlete. Canon also has been up to 86 mph on the mound. Canon is a guy that already sports a strong frame that should allow him to handle being an early contributor for a strong Houston High team. 

No. 9 CG Gordon

CG Gordon comes in as the #9 player in the state of Tennessee. CG is a Utility/BHP that attends Baylor School and plays for the Aviators in the summer. CG is an athletic, versatile player who can contribute anywhere on the field due to his athletic frame. CG is another guy on this list that not only is a switch hitter, but also a switch pitcher. CG has been up to 82 on the mound. CG possesses a swing that creates natural lift that should lead to more power especially from the left side. CG will be a player that continues to improve as attends Baylor school that is notorious for churning out D1 talent. 

No. 10 Jonah Saken

Jonah Saken comes in as the #10 player in the state of Tennessee. Jonah is a utility player that attends Ravenwood High School and plays for Midland National. Jonah projects as a middle infielder but has the versatility to play the outfield as well. Jonah shows advanced actions in the infield with a premier glove. Jonah is a Junior Future Games participant that shined all weekend and led the team in average and OBP. He possesses a high baseball IQ that allows him to have a high impact on the game. Jonah is also a former standout member of Team USA. At the plate, Jonah is an on base machine with elite plate discipline and understanding of the strike zone. He uses the middle of the field and uses his strong barrel control to get his hits. Jonah does a great job of staying on a plane to create a low trajectory line drives. Jonah is also a 6.93 runner. Jonah will continue to develop as he adds strength and matures at the next level. His advanced baseball IQ should make him an early factor in the spring.

 

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