TN Preseason All-State: Quick Hits

January 27, 2021
Colton Provey
Tennessee Scouting Director

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We would like to thank all who participated in PBR Tennessee's 2021 Preseason All State Showcase. This was a great opportunity for some of the top 2021-2024 prospects to be put on college radars with confirmed metrics and high-quality prospect video leading up to the high school season. Many players from this very talented group impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase, dive in below.

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Preseason All-State Quick Hits

Commits

Trenton Lyons C / SS / Christian Brothers, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 446 / POS: 54

The 6-foot-2, 177-pound backstop/super utility man has added some good mass to his frame this offseason, and is showing more pop while maintaining his great barrel control from both sides. Lean, very twitchy frame, still with some projection. Posted 6.80 laser sixty, with 84 INF velo and best pop of 1.94. Smooth, soft hands up the middle and improved framing behind the dish, specifically in his sticks and low pitch presentation. Tweet

Carson Rucker SS / 2B / Goodpasture Christian, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 382 / POS: 87

‘23 SS @CarsonRucker2 (@baseballgcs) peppering line drives w/ middle approach. Calm, cool, collected at the dish; generating solid bat speed and good R.A. (Avg: 17.6 G). #Vols commit made a jump physically. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/0RvIHdSHFb
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 18, 2021

Christian Taylor SS / 2B / Green Hill, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 4

‘23 SS @TaylorBball09 (@GreenHillBaseb1; @MT_Baseball commit) has a deep arsenal of high ceiling tools. Smooth hands, 7.00 sixty (6.87 best), and 82 across the infield. Spraying hard contact liners to all fields. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/uPUhzlKrz8
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 25, 2021

Seth Stevens OF / Mount Juliet , TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 192 / POS: 26

‘21 OF @SStevens622 (@MJbearsbaseball; @TransyBaseball commit) logs 6.89 sixty, 84 from OF, and 89 exit velo from left side. Looks to put together a strong Sr campaign in 9AAA #TNPreseasonAllState https://t.co/AYTOekhR7R
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 26, 2021

Uncommitted 2021s

CJ Bega OF / RHP / Eagleville , TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 182 / POS: 24

‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted OF @cj_bega (@EagleBaseballTN) has been staple of consistency. Smooth stroke in BP, 7.1 sixty (6.98 best this fall), and can cover some ground defensively. Quality late add heading into Sr Spring. #TNPreseasonState pic.twitter.com/9U1dAW81nj
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Kace Buckles 3B / RHP / Battle Ground, TN / 2021

‘21 3B/RHP @Kace_Buckles (@BGAwildcats) will be an @PBR_Uncommitted SR. to follow this Spring. Proportional frame w/ some strength. Hit a nice BP w/ above average bat speed (68.6 mph) and staggering rotational acceleration (T34.2 G) @Blast_Bsbl #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/qCO8GiKbFI
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Lawrence Griffey SS / East Nashville Magnet, TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 395 / POS: 55

‘21 INF @GriffeyLawrence (@EastNashBsball) has made another jump since Sept. Lean frame as 7.4 runner w/ solid hands and improving arm strength. Still developing more barrel control, but avg bat speed (T 65.4 mph) and strong rotational data (T 25.1 G). #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/Kp3WcOk91R
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Thedrick Harris Jr OF / 1B / John Overton , TN / 2021

‘21 OF @HarrisThedrick (@BaseballOverton) has a big powerful frame, while doubling as an outside LB? Above avg bat speed (Avg. 69.7 mph) and great rotational acceleration (T27.9 G). Once he found his groove, flashed gap to gap juice, T92 exit velo. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/gecGiTf8V4
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 21, 2021

Dominic Hendricks OF / 2B / Smyrna, TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 220 / POS: 35

‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted OF @Dominic13082122 took home @Blast_Bsbl player of the week a few weeks back. More of the same at #TNPreseasonAllState, lean wiry frame, spraying it to all fields. Logged 6.80 sixty and 84 from the OF. pic.twitter.com/7a6uKHL7ho
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 21, 2021

Jackson Hill OF / 3B / Nolensville, TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 175 / POS: 23

‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted OF @Jaxman16Hill (@wcsNHS) put together a strong round of BP. Consistent barrels with middle approach (Avg exit velo: 87.3 mph), 7.30 sixty and solid arm. Projects as a high motor corner guy, who can string together quality at bats. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/ml65rR8t2K
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 20, 2021

Braden Mcfarlin OF / White House Heritage, TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 156 / POS: 21

‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted OF @BradenMcfarlin (@whhbaseball) getting good extension while staying in lower half. Improved sequencing leading to jump in rotational acc. (T 25.3 G). Logged a best 7.19 sixty to go w/ 87 from the OF. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/uVlYOwHf3N
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Coleman Siniard C / 3B / Giles County, TN / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 170 / POS: 18

‘21 C @colemansiniard_ (@GilesCobaseball) has taken a step offensively. Proportional frame heavy dose of liners to all fields (T90.6 exit velo). Well rounded behind the dish, working hard for the pitcher. @PBR_Uncommitted #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/m1KAokd871
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Remington White SS / OF / Pickett County, TN / 2021

‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted UTL Remington White (Pickett Co.) has a great frame to build on, 6-foot-5, 185-lbs w/ long levers. Some juice in the barrel to all fields, 6.92 sixty and improving arm (80 INF Velo). #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/9OTjRHLjRB
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 20, 2021

Uncommitted 2022

Connor Bartley OF / RHP / Brentwood , TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 10

6-foot-3, 185-pound impact two-way player. Long, lean frame w/ FB sitting 83-86 (T 2234 rpm). Also goes 91 on OF velo with loose, quick arm and 97 exit velo in his round of BP (Avg: 88.92 mph per Trackman). Tweet

Bryant Beranek RHP / OF / Columbia Academy, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 15

‘22 RHP @BeranekBryant (@CABulldogBB) with more of the same. Heavy, low spin FB at 86-87 T88, filling up the zone. High spin, biting SL at 72-74 (T2423 rpm). Proportional, athletic frame. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/6IW1TJjvvc
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Merik Carter 2B / RHP / Rockvale , TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 4

‘22 2B/P @MerikCarter (@Rvale_Baseball) handles the stick from the left side, ripping some pull-side liners. Spin factory on the bump and feel for 3 pitches from low slot, FB 81-83 (T2333 rpm); SL 68-70 (T2375 rpm), and fading CH 76-78 #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/p8PnJPAYNb
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 18, 2021

Reggie Cooper OF / OF / Stewart's Creek , TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 11

‘22 OF @iamreggiecooper (@Redhawks_7AAA) flashed impressive oppo pop to the power alleys. Physical frame and explosive runner (6.80 laser sixty) w/ solid arm. Looks poised for a big Spring. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/JbRXZHXvIT
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Grant Donkin 3B / RHP / Springfield, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 4

6-foot, 180-pound right hander has added 20 pounds of mass since the summer while making a big jump in velo. Long, lean frame with good projection. High intent, up tempo delivery with quick arm working up to high 3/4 slot. FB sat 90-91, tickling 92 with spin up to 2424 rpm per Trackman. So-so on command, but exploding life and ride up in the zone. Showed 10/4 action SL at 74-77 up to 2150 rpm, flashes of a put away pitch with good bite. Also mixed hard CH at 86-87 to round out the mix. Eyes will be on Donkin throughout the Spring for sure.

Brett Dowling RHP / OF / Green Hill, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 132 / POS: 37

‘22 RHP @_brettdowling_ (@GreenHillBaseb1) mixing it up and attacking the zone. FB 87-88 T89 (T 2244 rpm) paired w/ 72-75 late biting CB (T2446 rpm; Avg: 2307 rpm) and fading CH at 78-81. Quick clean arm w/ lean athletic frame. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/R97TsVI9BI
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Luke Dymond C / 1B / Stewarts Creek, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 7

Got good looks at ‘22 C @DymondLuke (@Redhawks_7AAA) this summer w/ @BlueprintBBall_ Put together a well rounded showing, 89 exit velo, 78 from behind the dish, 1.89-1.96 pop. Plenty of strength and bat speed. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/AcOnv2p0Gj
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Tristan Griggs SS / C / Marshall County, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 99 / POS: 14

‘22 UTL @12Tristangriggs (Marshall Co.) just flat out hits, ten balls 90+ exit velo w/ this gem to end his round. Great bat speed (T 75.7 mph) and rotational acceleration (27.2 G). Seen action at C/OF/INF, while posting 7.10 sixty and 83 OF velo. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/EyRyGAXUCg
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Andrew Horn OF / RHP / Smyrna , TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 103 / POS: 24

‘22 RHP/OF @DrewHorn17 (@Smyrna_Baseball) can really spin it. FB 85-86, tickling 87 up to 2291 rpm paired w/ darting SL at 73-75, T 2685 rpm @TrackManBB. Good athlete, 6.85 sixty, 89 from OF, and 86 exit velo. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/7xdNO1Iaae
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 21, 2021

Kenneth McKinley OF / 3B / Ensworth , TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 8

‘22 OF @KennyMckinley8 (@EnsworthBB) showing much more polish at the dish, spraying ten balls 90+ exit velo. Generates excellent bat speed (T 79.8 mph; Avg: 74.8) while logging 6.64 sixty and improving arm strength. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/d4litIsss2
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Carter Oliff 3B / C / Franklin Road, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 100 / POS: 8

(Committed to MTSU on 1/24)

‘22 C/3B @CarterOliff (@FRABaseball) possess big time bat speed (Avg: 72.2 mph; Max: 78.4 mph) and some arm strength (79 C Velo). Strong frame with lot of hard contact (T 94; Avg 86.3 mph) while looking to do damage. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/4BNjr9V1MA
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 21, 2021

Jackson Underwood RHP / OF / Riverdale , TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 153 / POS: 44

‘22 RHP/OF @_jacksonu7 (@Rdale_Baseball) was putting on a spin clinic at #TNPreseasonAllState.
FB: 83-85 (T2407 rpm; Avg 2345)
SL: 73-78 (T2278 rpm; Avg 2040)
CH: 74-76 (Avg 1995 rpm)

Commanded three pitch mix + line drive heavy BP (T 89.4 exit velo) @TrackManBB @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/NTxh065JAO
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) January 26, 2021

Michael Waddell OF / SS / John Overton, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 258 / POS: 52

‘22 OF @Michael60218411 (@BaseballOverton) put together a strong showing. Logged 6.68 sixty while going 88 from OF. Hitting his stride w/ the swing, more consistency and barrels. Prepped for big Spring. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/u9XHjr1X3H
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Parker Wyatt 2B / RHP / Grace Christian, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 92 / POS: 3

‘22 INF @pdubbs2004 (@GCABaseball_) steadily keeps improving with better timing leading to more barrels (T 90.8 exit velo). Logged 7.00 sixty and event best 86 INF Velo to go w/ above average hands and solid range. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/pMNn6uP3SD
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 27, 2021

Devin Thrain OF / LHP / Summit, TN / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 11

2022*

‘23 OF/LHP @DThrain looks like another young, athletic southpaw for @wcsSHSBaseball. FB 83-84, T85 w/ 73-76 snapping SL. Also logged 7.02 sixty, 85 OF velo, and 88 exit velo in good BP round from right side #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/vwibimde5b
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 22, 2021

Uncommitted 2023

Nathan Aguilar SS / 3B / Rockvale, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 50 / POS: 8

‘23 SS @Nathan17Aguilar (@Rvale_Baseball) is continuing to improve. 7.1 sixty (7.07 best), 84 on the infield, and 90 exit velo. Compact frame with good hands and heavy dose of barrels (Avg 85.2 mph). #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/ruQVYXK0Mq
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 21, 2021

Hunter Harris OF / RHP / Ensworth, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 62 / POS: 10

‘23 OF/RHP @hunnntterr (@EnsworthBB) showing more barrel consistency w/ exit velo uptick (T86.1 mph). Posted 7.04 sixty with lean, athletic frame (6-3, 165 lbs) and loose, whippy arm (Best 86 OF Velo). Impactful two-way w/ live stuff on the mound. #TNPreseasonAllState https://t.co/zF6LLNgcll
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 26, 2021

Zachary Hernandez RHP / SS / Lincoln County, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 64 / POS: 18

Good look at ‘23 RHP Zachary Hernandez (@LincolnCoBaseb1) arsenal. High spin FB at 83-85 T86 (T2458 rpm) and sharp CB at 70-72 (T2500 rpm; Avg: 2431 rpm). Lethal combo for the lean, wiry righty. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/qYo1mkGRdL
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Chet Lax LHP / OF / Pope John Paul II, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 11

‘23 LHP/OF @lax_chet (@JPIIKNIGHTS) raised his floor leading up to a big Spring. FB 80-82 w/ CB at 70-73 (T2317 rpm) and 72-75 CH to round out mix. Also went 7.18 sixty, 88 OF Velo, and 88 exit velo @TrackManBB. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/3irU4KNy1s
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 26, 2021

Braxton Orr SS / RHP / Christ Presbyterian Academy, TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 4

‘23 SS/RHP @BraxtonOrr4 (@CPALionsBSB) is an emerging fav. Projectable, athletic frame with smooth hands and 6.97 speed. Simple stroke w/ above avg. bat speed and consistent barrels. Not to mention up to 88 on the mound w/ four offerings. #TNPreseasonAllState @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/zgEyCfQhCq
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) January 19, 2021

Cannon Rice RHP / Rossview , TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 7

Impressive debut from ‘23 RHP Cannon Rice (@RHShawkbaseball). Average build at 5-11, 180-pounds, but quick arm and sharp stuff. FB 85-87 (T2194 rpm) w/ 71-73 biting CB and 77-79 CH. Feel for all three. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/PRtSUuApCl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

Cade Pilkinton LHP / OF / Dickson County , TN / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 88 / POS: 13

FB: 78-81 (T 2091 rpm; Avg: 1992 rpm)
CB: 65-68 (T 1746 rpm)
CH: 75-77 (T 1676 rpm)

I had a great time at this showcase! Highly appreciate the invite! @ColtonProvey @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/KP4AeGvTAe
— Cade (@cade_pilkinton) January 26, 2021

Uncommitted 2024

England Bryan C / RHP / Middle Tennessee Christian, TN / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 2

‘24 C/RHP @EnglandBryan (@mtcsbaseball) flashing some serious arm strength. Heavy FB 86-88 (1866-2002 rpm) w/ upside SL at 78-80 and CH 79-81. Also popping 2.05 and 83 C Velo ?#TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/lqzMFcL5dC
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 18, 2021

Kole Gray RHP / 1B / Brentwood , TN / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 2

‘24 RHP/ UTL Kole Gray (@_bruinbaseball) can handle the bat from both sides (T 89.5 exit velo). Posted 7.01 sixty and ran it up to 80 in his return to the mound. Athletic frame with improving strength. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/x4BJPs13Pa
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 27, 2021

Kennith Lohmann SS / RHP / Battle Ground, TN / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3

High ceiling ‘24 RHP/OF @KennithLohmann (@BGAwildcats) showing four pitch mix to go w/ lanky frame. FB sat 82-84 (T2335 rpm) w/ pair of high spin breaking balls (SL 73-75 T2501 rpm & CB 71-74 T2434 rpm). Good athlete, 7.04 sixty, 86 OF Velo, 89 exit velo. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/39MRZnTZ9K
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 26, 2021

Bishop Quarles OF / LHP / Gooodpasture Christian, TN / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 31 / POS: 9

No. 2 overall ‘24 @BishopQuarles (OF @baseballgcs) put together a great BP round. Simple, easy stroke from left side w/ more barrel consistency. Logged a 7.00 sixty (6.89 best) and 85 mph from the OF. #TNPreseasonAllState pic.twitter.com/at03nZzFvR
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 19, 2021

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