BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Birmingham Rising Stars ID was held on Wednesday, June 21st at Spain Park HS in Birmingham, AL. This was an open event that consisted of prospects in the 2027-2028 classes. These players went through a pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman to record hitting metrics. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens 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 Wednesday.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all of the positional players present at the event.  

View entire event stats HERE. 

Christian Morris, Wicksburg (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 115-pounds. Leaner and small frame, athletic look. Can add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Open set up in the stance, small leg lift into the swing. Works inside the baseball using the middle parts  of the field, developing skill set at the plate.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 60.1 mph. 206’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 69.00 mph.  Short and quick arm action.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, clean and smooth actions.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Brody Smith, Spain Park (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds. Smaller and lean frame, room to continue to fill out the body.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, relaxed look in the box. Small leg lift, uses the middle of the field during BP.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 62.4 mph. 167’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 67.00 mph.  Longer and athletic arm.
Defense: Occasional glove pat into the throw. Clean actions with the glove.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.

Ben Coskrey, Northside Methodist  (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Smaller and athletic frame, lean build who can continue to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed and lower hand set. Short path to contact, working middle and opposite field during BP.
Power: 62 max exit velocity, averaged 53.8 mph. 110’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 62.00 mph. Longer arm, utilizes the long hop.
Defense: Works through the ball well, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.

Carter Gilley, Central Phenix City  (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame, proportional body.
Hit: SH. Small toe tap into the swing, even set up in the stance. Stays inside the baseball well, works through the middle parts of the field. Smooth stroke from the left side.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 199’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73.00 mph.  Athletic, short arm action.
Defense: Moves well, clean with the glove. Silky smooth actions.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.

Carter Richards, Northside Methodist Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Athletic and lean body, can continue to fill out and develop the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the box, relaxed with hands on the shoulders. Mid-high leg lift into the swing, uphill path through contact. Developing pop to all fields.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.7 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 62.00 mph.  Shorter and quick arm action.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, clean and smooth actions.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60.

Andrew Cochran, Mount Pisgah Christian (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 130-pounds. Leaner look, room to add more to the frame. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance, lower and relaxed hand set.  Small toe tap into the swing, present pop to all parts of the field. Looks to punish the baseball.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 75.00 mph. Strong arm, gets into the throw well.
Defense: Fields through the ball well, looks comfortable with the glove.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

Collin Crump, Homewood (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Athletic and leaner build. Proportional body that can continue to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Small leg lift into the swing, slightly closed in the box. Works middle of the field, line drive round with present pop.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59.00 mph.   Accurate throws, developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.36-2.46 pop times. Clean behind the dish, developing actions.
Run: 8.31 runner in the 60.

Miller McClure, Vestavia Hills  (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Athletic and smaller frame, lean body, developing frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller and more narrow stance in the box, shows rhythm with body and hands. Small toe tap into the swing, liners to all parts of the field with present pop from the right side.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64.00 mph.   Developing arm strength. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.26-2.43 pop times. Clean transfers, blocks well.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.

Jamison Barnes, Briarwood (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Athletic frame, long limbs. Can continue to add mass and size to the body.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed look in the box, taller set up. Short and direct with the front side, liners to the middle and pull side. Easy juice to all fields.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph.   Strong arm, accurate throws. Easy.
Defense: 2.26-2.36 pop times. All around smooth behind the dish. Blocks well.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Tyler West, Helena  (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Lean body, athletic look. Plenty of room to fill out the body.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, relaxed hand set.  Juice to all fields, developing strength. Liners to the middle and pull side. Loud barrels during BP round.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph.   Present arm strength, ball carries to the bag.
Defense: 2.10-2.12 pop times. Quick and clean behind the plate.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Brodie Bragg, Spain Park (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Wiry and athletic frame, lean body that can add more size.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, short and direct with the front side. Higher hand set. Line drive approach to the middle of the field. Strong swing from the left side with present strength.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 74.00 mph. Uses all the body on the throws home, developing arm strength.
Defense: Solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Drew Jackson III, American Christian Academy (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic look. Leaner body with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Taller and upright in the stance, narrow with higher hand set. Working in the middle in the field, line drive round of BP. Uphill path at times.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 74.00 mph. Glove pat into the throw, developing arm strength. Uses the long hop.
Defense: Fields through the ball well, late glove presentation at times.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Kellen Stewart, Charles Henderson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Longer limbed, bigger and athletic body. Physically developed.
Hit: LHH. Body is slightly turned inward, narrow stance with relaxed hand set. Smooth stroke with uphill path through contact, uses the middle and opposite side of the field.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64.00 mph.   Developing arm strength. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.18-2.39 pop times. Smooth on all transfers, good actions.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.

Wyatt Rath, Northridge (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Long and leaner body, athletic build who can continue to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Higher leg lift with even set up in the box. Natural lift in the swing, stays inside the baseball. Uses the right center gap.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph.  Quick and athletic arm. (C) Accurate throws, developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.17-2.33 pop times. Fundamentally sound with the glove, solid glove presentation. Moves well. (C) Blocks well, clean behind the plate.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.

Eli Quinley, Faith Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Well developed lower half, strong look. Athletic.
Hit: SH. Narrow and taller stance, good rhythm with the body. Higher leg lift into the swing, middle and pull side pop. Loud barrels with liners all around.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. INF - 71.00 mph.  Lower, short and quick arm. (C) Uses the long hop, accurate.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop times. Occasional glove pat into the throws, athletic and clean actions. (C) Clean on all transfers, blocks well.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Jack Jensen, Helena (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Longer and leaner frame, plenty of room to continue to fill out and add size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, taller and narrow stance in the box. Small leg lift, short and direct to the ball. Line drive approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 208’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 71.00 mph.  Long arm with accurate throws.
Defense: Moves well around the bag, clean with the glove.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60.

Keaton Coffee, Corner (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Leaner frame, long limbs, room to add additional mass.
Hit: RHH. Starts off the plate with an even set up. Higher hand set with active hands. Pull side round of BP, present strength with the bat.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. INF - 72.00 mph.  Strong arm, long at times. (C) Long arm, accurate on throws to second.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop times. Gets tall through the throw, moves well. Late glove presentation at times. (C) Quick transfers, solid backstop.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Brodie Wilson, Faith Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Bigger bodied frame, physical and strong look.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, small leg lift into the swing. Easy pop to all parts of the field. Mature approach, stays inside the ball.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78.00 mph.  Long, strong arm.
Defense: Moves well for the size, good feel for the glove.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60.

Hunter Elmore, American Christian Academy  (AL), 2028 
Positional Profile: 1B/3B 
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. Physically developed and bigger bodied. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, relaxed look in the box. Comfortable. Small and direct with the front side, uses all parts of the field. Current strength and pop to all fields.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 329’ max distance. 
Arm: RH.  INF - 75.00 mph.  Athletic and strong arm.
Defense: Clean actions, smooth with the glove.
Run: 8.88 runner in the 60.

 

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