MADISON, AL - The Huntsville Rising Stars ID was held on Tuesday, July 2nd at James Clemens High School in Madison, AL. This event was an open event hosting some talented prospects from the 2028-2029 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 a simulated bullpen 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 this week.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all of the positional players that were at the event. Check back tomorrow as we wrap up our coverage by taking a look at all of the picthers from the event.  

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Hudson Oliver, Guntersville High School (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Proportional frame throughout, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, higher hand set. Present power at the plate, uphill at times. Uses all fields.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Glove pat into throw, throws on a line.
Defense: Works through the ball well, clean actions.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.

Mason Hodges, Athens (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, leaner.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Small leg lift into the swing, line drive approach to the middle and pull side of the field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. INF - 72.00 mph. Accurate throws on a line. (C) Accurate on throws, developing strength.
Defense: 2.17-2.25 pop times. Moves well to both sides, clean fielding. (C) Solid actions behind the plate, athletic mover behind the plate.
Run: 8.59 runner in the 60.

Drew Jackson III, AMERICAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Taller, narrow and slightly open. Pull side round of BP, present power at the plate. Slightly uphill path through contact.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84.00 mph. Glove pat into the throw, strong arm. Throws on a line.
Defense: Clean when fielding, works through the ball well.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

David Potts, Scottsboro (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Cleaned up the frame, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance, higher hand set. Smaller leg lift, present pop at the plate. Worked to all fields.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Lower arm, present arm strength.
Defense: Moves well, clean when fielding.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.

Lakin Swaim, Hazel Green (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Bigger bodied frame, proportional throughout.
Hit: LHH. Taller, narrow and closed stance, higher hand set. Smaller leg lift, present power at the plate.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 66.6 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77.00 mph. Strong throws across.
Defense: Clean actions when fielding.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Cole Snowden, Huntsville High School (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Bigger body, stronger look to the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, higher hand set. Short and direct with the front side, developing power at the plate. Worked to the pull side during BP.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Shorter arm action, accurate throws.
Defense: Clean when fielding, works well around the bag.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60.

Grayson Miller, LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-6, 165-pounds. Proportional body, more room to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, toe tap into the swing. Works to the middle of the field, developing power at the plate.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Longer arm action.
Defense: Fields well, clean with the glove work.
Run: 8.18 runner in the 60.

Will Blackwell, Saint James Academy (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Proportional build, can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, higher hand set. Developing power at the plate, small leg lift into the swing.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. Developing arm strength, quick arm.
Defense: 2.27-2.28 pop times. Clean actions, blocks well. Moves well.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.

Chase Harris-Lambert, MADISON ACADEMY (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 128-pounds. Smaller and leaner frame, more room to add size to the body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance. Toe tap into the swing, worked to the middle of the field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Shorter arm from a lower slot.
Defense: Fields through the ball, later glove presentation.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

Austin Hines, Rogers (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. Longer and leaner frame, can continue to fill out the body.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, higher hand set. Level bat path, small leg lift, worked to the pull side.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 194’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Lower arm action, developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions up the middle, moves well.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Jevan Rolin, Ardmore (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, leaner. More room to add to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, higher hand set. Toe tap into the swing, present bat speed, worked to the middle and pull side of the field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70.00 mph. Shorter arm, developing arm strength. Accurate.
Defense: Moves well up the middle, clean when fielding.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Desmond Ruffin, James Clemens (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Leaner frame, long limbed. Athletic.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, active hands with some rhythm. Pull side power with present bat speed, present power at the plate.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. OF - 71.00 mph. Longer arm with throws on a line.
Defense: Clean actions when fielding. Good glove presentation.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60.

Lawson Price, Madison County (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Longer, lean body. More to be added to the frame.
Hit: RHH. More crouched, even stance Higher hand set. Line drive approach, worked to the middle of the field. Some present power at the plate.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. OF - 78.00 mph. Shorter and quick arm with some present strength.
Defense: Fundamental, clean when fielding.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Chase Utley, WHITESBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, long limbed.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, mid-high hand set. Small leg lift into the swing, uses all fields. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Accurate throws, athletic arm.
Defense: Silky smooth with the glove up the middle, easy range.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Aaden Petruna, Lawrence County (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 142-pounds. Medium build, lean. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, toe tap into the swing. Compact stroke, direct to contact. Developing power at the plate, line drive approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 191’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59.00 mph. Longer arm with developing strength.
Defense: 2.57-2.64 pop times. Solid actions, developing behind the plate. Blocks well.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

Elijah Daniel, Muscle Shoals High School (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Proportional build. More room for added size.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, hands start by the ear. Works to all fields, developing power at the plate.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Clean when fielding, developing footwork.
Run: 9.78 runner in the 60.

Brody Gowan, New Hope High School (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Proportional build, higher waist.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, mid-high handset. Developing power at the plate, smaller leg lift into the swing. Worked to all fields.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Developing arm strength, short arm.
Defense: Fundamental when fielding, good glove presentation.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

Nolan Nicholson, Huntsville High School (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Bigger build, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, lower hand set. Developing power at the plate.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 61.7 mph. 205’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61.00 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Fields clean, developing actions with the glove.
Run: 9.44 runner in the 60.

Jackson Collins, Bob Jones (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. Lean and longer frame. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance, mid-high hand set. Developing power at the plate, worked to the middle and pull side during BP.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Lower arm action, developing arm strength.
Defense: Moves well, clean when fielding.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Tristan Blalock, James Clemens (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic build. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, hands start on the shoulder. Mid-high leg lift into the swing, worked to the pull side. Developing power at the plate.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Long arm with present strength.
Defense: Fields well, works through the ball.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

Lawrence Guthrie, Lincoln County (TN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Taller and slightly open stance, lower hand set. Small leg lift into the swing, uphill path through contact. Present power at the plate.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Uses the long hop, quick release.
Defense: 2.26-2.38 pop times. Clean on transfers, blocks well.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Brody Blevins, Westbrook Christian (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, stronger look to the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, mid-high leg lift into the swing. Present power at the plate, worked mainly to the pull side.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Athletic arm with present arm strength.
Defense: Clean defensive actions, moves well.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Bryson Hodge, James Clemens (AL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Leaner body, long limbs. Athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, narrow. Toe tap into the swing, developing power at the plate.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Throws on a line, some present arm strength.
Defense: Clean actions when fielding, athletic mover.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Lake Ingram, Lauderdale County (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 163-pounds. High waisted frame, strong look to lower half. Athletic.
Hit: LHH. Even set up in the stance, active hands with some rhythm. Developing power at the plate, pull side power at the plate.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 69.00 mph. Throws on a line, developing arm strength.
Defense: Good glove presentation, fields clean.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60.

Sawyer Holden, Lauderdale County (AL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Leaner and athletic frame, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, mid-high hand set. Toe tap into the swing, works to the middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 65.8 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64.00 mph. Developing arm strength, quick release.
Defense: 2.24-2.33 pop times. Clean actions behind the dish, blocks well.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.

 

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