PELHAM, AL - The Birmingham Preseason ID was held on Wednesday, January 3rd at P360 Performance Sports in Pelham, AL. This event was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2024-2029 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 30 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout 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.

Today we continue our coverage of the event by taking a look at all of the hitters present. Check back tomorrow as we finish up our coverage of the event by taking a look at all of the hitters. 

Abe Martin, Southside (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Smaller and athletic frame, leaner body. Plenty of room to continue filling out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and even set up in the stance, lower hand set. Quiet load. Short and quick leg lift with a toe tap, works to the right side of the field. Developing pop. 64.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 246’ max distance.
Run: 3.89 runner in the 30.

J.B. Leatherwood, Moody (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 147-pounds. Longer, lanky and leaner body. Plenty of room for added mass and size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed in the stance, active hands by the ear. No stride into the swing. Liners to the middle of the field. Developing power. 62.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 196’ max distance.
Run: 4.07 runner in the 30.

Collin Crump, Homewood (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Athletic build, can add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and even stance with some bend in the knees. Higher hand set. Quick and smaller leg lift, liners to the middle and pull side of the field. 64.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 236’ max distance.
Run: 4.44n runner in the 30.

Jack Bland, Homewood (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds. Higher waisted body, athletic build. More room for mass and size to be added.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, mid-high hand set. Small leg lift, slight drift into the swing. Present power from the right side. Looks to lift at times, opposite field BP round. 68.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 274’ max distance.
Run: 4.06 runner in the 30.

Kyle Sanderson, Hoover High School (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic look to the frame, proportional throughout. Room for additional size.
Hit: RHH. Even set up, gets the hands back prior to load. Mid-high leg lift. Present pop, stays inside the ball well. Liners to the middle and opposite side of the field. 72.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Run: 3.94 runner in the 30.

Owen Dye, Benjamin Russell (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic bodied frame, proportional frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, calmer load. Relaxed look. Smaller leg kick, utilizes the opposite side of the field. Developing power from the right side. 69.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 293’ max distance.
Run: 3.93 runner in the 30.

Paul Barnett, Mountain Brook (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic frame. Can continue to add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller and even set up in the stance, high start with the hands. Toe tap and pause into the load, present pop from the right side. Some lift in the swing at times. Uses all fields. 71.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Run: 4.31 runner in the 30.

Mason Baynes, Mountain Brook (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium frame, leaner body. Room to fill out the frame and add size.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, mid-high hand set. Relaxed. Smaller leg lift into the swing, works the other way. Developing power at the plate from the right side. Stays inside the ball. 64.3 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 237’ max distance.
Run: 4.26 runner in the 30.

Hayden Jones, Central (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Longer limbed body, athletic. More room for additional size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Even and taller set up, lower set up with the hands. Quiet load. Shorter and quick with the toe tap, uses the middle and opposite sides of the field. Developing strength. 69.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 282’ max distance.
Run: 4.05 runner in the 30.

Charlie Wilson, Northridge (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Longer, lean build. Athletic frame with room to continue filling out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, mid-high hand set. Short and quick with the front foot at stride. developing power at the plate. Worked middle away during BP. 61.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 208’ max distance.
Run: 4.42 runner in the 30.

Michael Marzette II, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-8, 173-pounds. Medium size frame, room to continue to fill out and develop the body.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, hands start by the ear. Developing pop from the right side, No stride into the swing, middle and opposite field BP. 57.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 223’ max distance.
Run: 5.04 runner in the 30.

Tracy Gaddis Jr, Etowah (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic body, proportional build. Can continue to add size and strength to the frame.
Hit: LHH. Closed set up in the stance, lower hand set. Small leg lift to start the swing, stays inside the ball well. Works middle to opposite side of the field. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 250’ max distance.
Run: 4.13 runner in the 30.

Haines Bridges, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Medium build, athletic. Room to continue to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow and even stance. Movement with the hands, mid-high handset. Short and simple swing, present pop. Middle of the field round with loud barrels. 64.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 289’ max distance.
Run: 4.18 runner in the 30.

Jack Ross, Homewood (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional frame. Plenty of room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, starts with a lower hand set. Plenty of present pop from the right side, primarily worked the middle and opposite side of the field with loud liners. 73.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 320’ max distance.
Run: 4.01 runner in the 30.

Jacob Alexander, Deshler (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Athletic body, proportional frame. Leaner look, room for additional size to be added.
Hit: RHH. Crouch in the stance, even set up. Lower handset. Small, quick leg lift. Stays inside the ball, works everything to the right side. Present strength at the plate. 68.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 253’ max distance.
Run: 4.28 runner in the 30.

Andrew Owen, Providence Christian (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic. Stronger and more developed lower half frame.
Hit: LHH. Closed set up in the stance, relaxed with the hands. Can hit for some power, looks to lift at times. Middle of the field BP round. 69 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 323’ max distance.
Run: 4.26 runner in the 30.

Kole Nicholson, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Athletic body, proportional throughout. Well developed look, present strength.
Hit: RHH. Even and neutral set up. Easy power from the right side, quick and short toe tap. Gap to gap approach. 76.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.2 mph. 326’ max distance.
Run: 4.11 runner in the 30.

Corbin Driskell, Southside (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Bigger build, XL frame. Strong throughout with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and tall stance, even set up. Mid-high hand set. Looks to lift in the swing, easy power from the right side. Toe tap towards the plate. Middle of the field approach. 74.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 349’ max distance.
Run: 4.12 runner in the 30.

 

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