PLAYER PROFILE

Beau Baxter: 2B/RHP, (2024) Batesville, AR. 6-foot, 185-pound solid frame. Fluid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has a short flat swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Fluid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; has a lengthy exchange, consistent fluid feet, and sure consistent hands. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Used an-over-the-top slot with a long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.43. On the mound, curveball (63-67 mph), changeup (69-71 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 75-80 mph.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 185-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Aggressive approach.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 77.94 mph. 64.81 mph bat speed average. 19.70 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure consistent hands, consistent fluid footwork, lengthy exchange. Fluid.  Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball deep.

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 8.43 (60-yard).

FB: T80. 75-80 mph. (Max spin 2073;  Avg 1856).

CB: 63-67 mph. (Max spin 2071; Avg 1927).

CH: 69-71 mph.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Jackson Bourne: OF/RHP, (2024) Sheridan, AR. 5-foot-9, 147-pound athletic frame. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in a crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed is average, uses a short flat swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 79 mph; showed a quick natural exchange, consistent soft hands, and athletic rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.17.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Jackson Bourne, Sheridan, 2024, AR

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 147-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Began in a crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Average bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 73.94 mph. 61.93 mph bat speed average. 20.03 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Consistent soft hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick natural exchange. Athletic.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.

Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.17 (60-yard).

Player Spotlight

Jace Bradshaw: SS/2B, (2025) Sheridan, AR. 5-foot-5, 130-pound projectable lean frame. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a toe tap. Had a short flat swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. In the round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Smooth while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 74 mph; had athletic quick footwork, a quick fluid exchange, and twitchy consistent hands. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.9.

Scout Evaluation

Jace Bradshaw, Sheridan, 2025, AR

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-5, 130-pound projectable  lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a toe tap. Average bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 76 mph exit velocity, average 68.89 mph. 56.04 mph bat speed average. 19.13 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Twitchy consistent hands, athletic quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Smooth.

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.90 (60-yard).

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Kaden Brooks: C/3B, (2024) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-11, 160-pound projectable frame. Projectable at the plate, Brooks clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Started in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, displays a short uphill swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Fluid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; had athletic rhythmic footwork, sure consistent hands, and a quick fluid exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 72 mph; shows soft consistent hands, athletic consistent feet, and a quick fluid exchange. had a pop time of 2.08-2.16. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Had a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 7.44 in the 60-yard dash.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Kaden Brooks, Greenbrier, 2024, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 75.62 mph. 61.82 mph bat speed average. 20.20 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.08-2.16 pop times. Soft consistent hands, athletic consistent footwork, quick fluid exchange. Fluid. Athletic setup with some flexibility. (IF) Sure consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Fluid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 72 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.44 (60-yard).

Kaden Brooks: C/3B, (2024) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 153-pound slim frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 73 mph. Starts in an open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Shows a flat swing plane and has high finish. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, recorded a pop time of 2.30-2.47, made throws to second at velocities up to 67 mph; has consistent footwork and firm hands. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; had average footwork and consistent hands. Used a short arm action on his throws. He recorded a time of 7.95 in the 60-yard dash. 

Positional_Profile: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 153-pound slim frame

Hit: RHH. Open stance, wrapping load, toe tap stride. High finish, flat swing. 

Power: 73  mph exit velocity.  pull side approach. 

Defense: 2.30-2.47 pop times. 68 infield velocity. Consistent hands, average footwork. 

Arm: RH. C - 67. Short arm action. 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Dakota Brown: SS/2B, (2024) Bearden, AR. 5-foot-6, 145-pound proportional frame. Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Has a short uphill swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact . Gap to gap approach. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 61 mph; has average rhythmic feet, a quick fluid exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball deep. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.33.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Dakota Brown, Bearden, 2024, AR

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-6, 145-pound proportional frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Average bat speed. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 72.11 mph. 56.91 mph bat speed average. 17.92 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Consistent hands, average rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Projectable. Glovework was used deep.

Arm: 61 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 8.33 (60-yard).

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Brennan Browning: OF/RHP, (2023) Lakeside, AR. 5-foot-11, 172-pound athletic frame. Fluid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Had a short simple swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Through his round he found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Smooth recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; showed a quick natural exchange, athletic rhythmic feet, and soft consistent hands. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action with an-over-the-top slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.72 60-yard dash.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Brennan Browning, Lakeside, 2023, AR

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 172-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 85.91 mph. 63.59 mph bat speed average. 21.05 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick natural exchange. Smooth.

Arm: 75 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.72 (60-yard).

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Joe Castillo: 1B/OF, (2024) Little Rock Catholic, AR. 6-foot-3, 180-pound projectable lean frame. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.36. Confident during batting practice, Castillo displayed an exit velocity of 91 mph, Ranks #3 with EV at the event. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed is above average, has an uphill short swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; shows smooth quick feet, a quick fluid exchange, and sure consistent hands. Used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Joe Castillo, Little Rock Catholic, 2024, AR

Position: 1B/OF

Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound projectable  lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Above average bat speed. High finish, uphill short swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 83.84 mph. 65.04 mph bat speed average. 19.92 mph hand speed average. Top 3 ev at the showcase.

Defense:  (IF) Sure consistent hands, smooth quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Solid.

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.36 (60-yard).

6-Foot-3, 175-Pound frame, lean build with present strength, ran a 7.41, Offensively; simple set up, hand load, miniature leg lift, slight arm bar to foot contact, lean back to clear barrel, loft to swing, power to pull side, stable in ground at extension,88 mph exit velo, Defensively; fingers up to field, deep field, long arm swing, average carry head clear to release, 71 mph arm strength.

6-Foot-2, 165-Pound lean frame with room for strength to fill out, ran a 7.50, Offensively; simple set up, hand load, barrel flat at foot strike, backside leverages underneath body, lean back to clear barrel, short stroke, flat finish, middle of the field approach, 85 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, squat to field, deep field, funnel to midline, short stroke, average carry, 71 mph arm strength. 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Jackson Estes: LHP/OF, (2025) North Little Rock, AR. 5-foot-11, 167-pound projectable lean frame. Fluid during batting practice, Estes best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has average bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 82 mph; had soft consistent hands, a quick fluid exchange, and smooth rhythmic footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Recorded a 60 time of 7.8 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph; had a straight fastball that showed tilt and glove side control. Shows command around the zone and early action on his 1/7 curveball (59-61). Threw a straight changeup (65-67) with slight action and arm side command.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Jackson Estes, North Little Rock, 2025, AR

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 5-foot-11, 167-pound projectable  lean frame.

Hit: (LHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 71.63 mph. 63.43 mph bat speed average. 22.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft consistent hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity.

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.

FB: T80. 77-80 mph. (Max spin 1917;  Avg 1796). Glove side accuracy, tilt, straight movement.

CB: 59-61 mph. Around the zone command, early action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2253; Avg 2217).

CH: 65-67 mph. Arm side control, slight action, straight movement.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Camden Gramling: C, (2023) Paragould, AR. 5-foot-9, 175-pound proportional sturdy frame. Solid during batting practice, Gramling clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Began in an open stance with a smooth slow load, then used a controlled stride. Had average bat speed, short flat swing plane and level finish. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 65 mph during throw downs; had a clean lengthy exchange, consistent footwork, and sure consistent hands. consistently had pop times of 2.56-2.62. Some flexibility and calm setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 9.34.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Camden Gramling, Paragould, 2023, AR

Position: C

Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound proportional  sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open stance with a smooth slow load, then uses a controlled stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 72.99 mph. 56.59 mph bat speed average. 20.04 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.56-2.62 pop times. Sure consistent hands, consistent footwork, clean lengthy exchange. Solid. Calm setup with some flexibility.

Arm: 65 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 9.34 (60-yard).

5-Foot-6, 144-Pound frame, developing frame with strength to gain, ran a 9.4 60, Offensively; open set, leg lift tot stride, fast pace, barrel still slightly cocked, minimal rotation to back heel, line drive approach, loses stability in front foot to contact, short one hand finish, 66 mph exit velo, Defensively; Defensively; Catches out in front transfer in the middle big step with right foot, long stroke raise to throw, short glove arm, slight push to release, minimal carry, 54 mph ARm strength, 2.8-3.0 pop time.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Nate Gross: LHP/OF, (2023) Little Rock Christian, AR. 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Gross displayed an exit velocity of 91 mph, Ranks #2 with EV at the event. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, displays an upward short swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 88 mph;had a quick clean exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.93. Athletic on the mound, used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Shows some effort in his delivery. Showed even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-84 mph; had arm side control and slight action with straight movement. Has a 1/7 curveball (67-68) that showed control around the zone and tilt. Threw a straight changeup (69-72) with arm side control and fading action.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Nate Gross, Little Rock Christian, 2023, AR

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable  athletic frame.

Hit: (LHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward short swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 83.90 mph. 68.06 mph bat speed average. 22.39 mph hand speed average. Top 2 velo of the day.

Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 88 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.93 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T84. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2108;  Avg 2015). Arm side accuracy, slight action, straight movement.

CB: 67-68 mph. Around the zone control, tilt, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1755; Avg 1714).

CH: 69-72 mph. Arm side command, fading action, straight movement.