East Arkansas Preseason ID showed why the East part of the state continues to turn out talent. From committed power 5 players to uncommitted young players, this showcase had plenty of upside. Take a look below of some of the top performances as we continue to dive into the data from today's event.

ELI CRECELIUSRHP / 1B / VALLEY VIEW, AR / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 10 Uncommitted, Crecelius showed a swing and miss breaking ball that he showcased in Atlanta this summer at the Future Games with rpm's 2600+. Also showcased a fastball up to 90 mph with feel in the zone. Crecelius shouldn't be uncommitted much longer.

MARK BRISSEYRHP / 3B / BATESVILLE, AR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 134 / POS: 36 Brissey showed why he is a Razorback commit as he ran his fastball multiple times up to 93 mph and a swing and miss breaking ball with 2700+ rpm's.  At the plate showing off some big power with with 90+ exit velocities and topping out at 99 mph.

TYLER HOSKINSRHP / 1B / VALLEY VIEW, AR / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 31 / POS: 7 Crowder commit showcased a lively arm with upper 80's fastball touching 90 mph and a breaking ball with swing and miss potential. Hoskins is an arm to follow as he heads off to Crowder after this spring.

NOLAN BELCHERC / WALNUT RIDGE, AR / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 2 Arkansas State commit has filled out his frame and looks the part. With his arm behind the plate, soft hands, and leadership qualities Belcher is one to keep an eye on. Nolan has big power at the plate with consistent positioning creating consistent loud contact.

SLADE CALDWELLOF / LHP / VALLEY VIEW, AR / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 60 / POS: 10 Ole Miss commit showed why he is the top ranked player in the state with another consistent performance. His speed was on display as he ran the top run time and his rounds of batting practice were loud with consistent swing and path that produces middle of the field line drives with power.

CONNER VAUGHNOF / 1B / RIVERCREST , AR / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 6 Little Rock commit, Vaughn has big power from the left side with exit velocities up to 99 mph. Strength plays and Conner ran a sub 7 and showed easy actions in defensive work. Vaughn has all the likings of a collegiate hitter with power present.

JACKSON PRIVETTRHP / 1B / POCAHONTAS, AR / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 6 Little Rock commit featuring Heavy fastballs boaring in the upper 80's consistently make Privett a guy to follow this spring and beyond. Physical frame Jackson has a pitchers build to log big innings in the future. Swing and miss slider with spin rates 2600+ to combo the heavy fastball Privett continues to show front line stuff off the mound.

DAXTON WEBBLHP / OF / BROOKLAND, AR / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 3 Physicality plays and Webb has that boxed out. Simple and powerful swing and an above average runner, Daxton has a big future ahead of him. Uncommitted currently, Daxton will be off the board sooner than later as he got on the bump with an easy 86-88 and feel for secondary stuff.

DREW GARTMANSS / RHP / VALLEY VIEW, AR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 6 Long and lean Gartman has all the athleticism to stick in the middle of the diamond. Strength will be his friend as he continues to mature, but showcased all the things you want to see out of a young middle infielder. Consistent at the plate with an easy repeatable swing producing line drives through the middle of the field.

MADDEN TATUMOF / SS / VALLEY VIEW, AR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 5 One of the younger players at the event a former JFG participant has continued to impress. A much refined approach at the plate with consistent path producing line drives with loft to the middle of the field. Also off the bump Tatum shows arm talent up to 83 mph and a breaking ball with 2500+ rpm's. One to follow as his long lean frame fills out.

Noah Roberson OF / LHP / Benton, AR / 2026 Simple repeatable swing with consistent line drives in his rounds of bp with exit velocities up to 94 mph. Also showed a repeatable delivery from the left side. This '26 is on the rise and is a two way player to follow.

CANNON DRISKILLSS / 2B / GREEN COUNTY TECH, AR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 Athletic middle infielder Driskill continues to show an easy approach with feel. Consistent and easy actions Driskill will be able to stay in the middle. Line drive approach consistently during bp Cannon has a frame that has room for added strength.

Aiden Jones C / SS / Cedar Ridge, AR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 59 / POS: 6 Catcher with upside Jones shows ability behind and at the plate. Jones has a consistent path repeating line drives to the middle. Aiden also showed behind the plate ease of actions in bullpens handling the pitchers.

Parker King OF / RHP / Valley View , AR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 1 Big growth from Parker since the summer as he showed a much refined approach at the plate with an easier path to contact. Run time is one that will continue to fall as Parker is a major athlete that continues to improve each time we see him.

Maddoxx Bradley LHP / OF / Valley View, AR / 2026 Simple left handed stroke with loft to swing that produces repeated line drives with ease. Flowy hitter that as he continues to fill out frame will be a '26 to watch in the future.

Hudson Rodgers 3B / 1B / Valley View, AR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 2 Bat plays and his rounds of bp showed Rodgers is a bat to follow in '25 class. Exit velocities in the upper 80's and one 92, Rodgers stayed to the middle with consistency and has all the signs of being a big bat.

Jace Ruffner 3B / SS / Bryant, AR / 2024 Physical frame with present strength, Ruffner showed a powerful batting practice to go along with his bullpen session. Ruffner shows two swing and miss breaking balls as well as a fastball up to 84.

BRODY PARKER SS / 2B / PALESTINE-WHEATLEY, AR / 2026 Parker lean frame with athleticism showed a consistent path to the ball in his rounds of bp with a linear path. As Parker fills out his lean frame, the gap to gap power should come. Clean actions in the infield make Brody a strong follow in the '26 class.

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