BOONEVILLE, MS - The AL/MS Border Battle was held on Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th at Northeast Mississippi CC in Booneville, MS. This event was an invite-only event hosting some talented prospects from the 2025-2028 classes in Alabama. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 60-yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement while facing live hitters in simulated innings. 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 this week.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we look at all of the outfielders that represented Alabama at the event. Check back tomorrow as we take a look at all of the Alabama infielders at the event.  

View entire event stats HERE.

Jacob Maples, Westbrook Christian (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 160.1-pounds. Lean body, athletic. Can continue to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, lower hand set. Mid-high leg lift, middle and pull side approach with some present pop. 65.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Works through the ball well, clean.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Jack Sims, Hartselle (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 167.3-pounds. Longer and leaner frame, more room for additional size.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, narrow and taller. Toe tap into the swing, present pop at the plate. Worked to all parts of the field. 64.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Quicker arm, athletic.
Defense: Works through the ball well, clean when fielding.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Brenner VanDeWynckel, Sparkman (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 169.8-pounds. Higher waist, leaner frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed stance, higher hand set. Pull side approach during BP, toe tap into the swing. 70.1 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 364’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79.00 mph. Lower arm slot, developing arm strength.
Defense: Choppy feet at times, quick to the ball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Mac Blair, Glenwood (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build, can add more size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, relaxed set up. Short and direct with the front side, small leg lift. Easy pop at the plate, stays inside the ball. Worked to all parts of the field. 71.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Quicker, short arm. Athletic.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well in the outfield.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Kyle Sanderson, Hoover (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 173.7-pounds. Athletic frame, stockier look.
Hit: RHH. Taller and slightly closed stance. Smaller leg lift into the swing, uphill at times. Easy juice to all fields. Gap-to-gap. 73.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Longer arm, developing strength.
Defense: Fields well, moves quick to the ball.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Samuel Elleard, Spanish Fort (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 173.9-pounds. Longer and lean build, more room for additional size to be added.
Hit: RHH. Higher hand set, slightly open stance. Present power at the plate, worked mainly to the pull side firm contact. Quickness in the hands. 77.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Longer arm, athletic.
Defense: Moves well through the ball.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.

Cole Ziak, Hazel Green (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 181.4-pounds. Longer limbed, more to be added to the frame.
Hit: LHH. Even and relaxed stance. Present power at the plate, small leg lift into the swing. 69.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm, present strength.
Defense: Fields cleanly, moves well.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.

Jack Houser, Mountain Brook (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Wiry, lean frame. Room for additional size.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, hands start by the ear. Smaller leg lift into the swing, sprayed the ball to all fields. 67 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Longer arm, more over the top.
Defense: Moves well, clean when fielding.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

  

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