Prep Baseball Report

Fall Campus Tour: Kennesaw State - Position Player Analysis


Phil Kerber
Georgia Scouting Director

PBR Georgia hit the road for its fifth and final stop on the Fall Campus Tour on Sunday, November 20th at Stillwell Baseball Stadium on the campus of Kennesaw State University. This event featured nearly 35 prospects  from the 2023-2027 classes. Prospects participated in a pro-style workout that included the 60 yard dash, batting practice, in and out, and pitcher bullpens.

We started the event analysis with a look at the traditional stats in the form of a "
Stats Story". That was followed up by the initial thoughts and reactions from our staff in our "Quick Hits". Today, we jump into the player analysis with full reports on all the position players in attendance. This will be followed up by the pitcher reports. Keep reading to view the top prospects and best of the rest listed alphabetically.

Top Prospects

Aidan Larkin, Cartersville  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong, proportional build, lean strength throughout with room for more.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands star near ear, leg kick timing trigger starts load as he shifts weight onto backside and hands deepen with a barrel wrap, good balance. Long to the zone, present hand and bat speed allow for barrel to get extended and uphill through, ball jumps off bat at-times middle/pull, gets on plane and swings with real intent.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Circular arm action on the back-side to an over-the-top slot, quick arm speed, throws carry with accuracy.
Defense: Plays through the ball aggressively with active feet, fields out front with a soft glove, funnels into midsection, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Christopher Ahrens, Shawnee (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Athletic build, proportional with lean muscle throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth rhythm in hands as they drift back and the barrel wraps on load, short reverse toe tap stride, great balance. Long path to the zone, early timing, gets the barrel extended uphill through the zone, meeting it in front of the plate to elevate and drive middle/pull, quick barrel speed.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Long, loose arm action, quick arm speed to an over-the-top slot, easy carry on throws.
Defense:. Plays through the ball with quick, fluid footwork, an athlete, soft glove, clean on exchanges, quick hop into throws, releases quickly.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Best of the Rest

Lucas Balzer, Sprayberry (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, good rhythm in hands, cocks wrists bringing barrel vertical on load, long stride to balanced position. Barrel path works short and direct to the zone, uphill through, looking to elevate and drive, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 66.6 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Long arm action to a 3/4 slot.
Defense:. In the outfield, fields position out front with short, choppy steps, feel for glove, clean on exchanges. At first base, creates a large base, fields deep, clean exchanges, long footwork.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.

William Barbary, Chapel Hill (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Medium sized frame, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed off setup with an athletic bend in his knees, smooth rhythm in hands as he loads and wraps barrel, short leg lift stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, uphill through the zone, looks to elevate and drive pull-side.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 305’ max distance. Power potential.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. INF - 83.00 mph. Short, quick arm action on the back-side, low 3/4 slot, some carry, behind the plate, good carry across the diamond, accurate.
Defense: 2.00-2.08 pop times. Behind the plate, creates a square target with good flexibility, plays through, quick and clean footwork along with exchange. On the infield, moves well, plays through with clean footwork, feel for glove, clean exchanges.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.

Jason Cox, Wheeler  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Small frame, proportional with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with weight preset on back-side, smooth rhythm in hands, deepens and drops hands on load, short stride, great balance throughout. Long barrel path to the zone, uphill through, looks to elevate and drive gap-to-gap, showed ability to use whole field.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 64.9 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Short, quick arm action to a 3/4 slot.
Defense:. Fields position athletically, plays through with good body control, feel for glove, quick on exchanges, short, quick footwork, good range.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.

Andrew Doherty, North Gwinnett (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Long, lean frame, plenty of room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, keeps it simple throughout, minimal load as he transfers weight onto back-side, short stride, good balance. Barrel path is short to the zone, level through, getting on plane early, quick hand and bat speed, middle/pull approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Short, quick arm, slight hitch as he loads up on back-side, throws carry.
Defense: 2.08-2.15 pop times. Fields position cleanly, flexible lower half, works through with clean footwork, clean on exchanges, can be long at-times.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 126-pounds. Young frame that has a lot of development to come.
Hit: SH. Similar setup from both sides of the plate, balanced with weight on backside, rhythm in hands as they smoothly load back, short stride, good balance throughout. Similar bat path from both sides,  gets the barrel level early and flat through the zone, able to pepper line drives to all fields, more to come as he physically matures.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 66.1 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.37 pop times. Fields position well for age, creates a square target with flexible hips, plays through, ultra quick hands on exchanges, clean actions throughout.
Run: 9.04 runner in the 60.

Andrew Gable, Whitewater  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Medium frame proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load back, short leg lift stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, early timing, gets through level and with some extension, line drive type hitter, can back spin,  middle/pull approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Long arm action, stab action on the back-side, over-the-top slot, some carry.
Defense:. Fields out front, playing through, feel for glove, clean on exchanges into a hop and back shuffle.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Seth Geter, Woodland (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 153-pounds. Medium frame, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands cock on load bringing the barrel vertical, short stride, good balance throughout. Short, quick barrel path to the zone, gets on plane early, level through, creates line drive contact middle/pull, consistent barrels.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Short arm action to an over-the-top slot, accurate across the diamond.
Defense:. Plays through the ball, good feel for glove while fielding, funnels into midsection, long shuffle into throw, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Davis Hancock, Centennial  (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Medium frame, proportional build, lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth rhythm in hands, loads weight onto back-side, short stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, uphill through looking to elevate and drive, gap-to-gap type hitter.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 310’ max distance. Power potential.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Short arm action utilizing multiple slots, mostly high 3/4, can effectively drop down throws carry.
Defense:. Plays through the ball with clean footwork, feel for glove hand, clean on exchanges, good body control.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Kenneth Houston, Hillgrove  (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Proportional build with lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, barrel starts wrapped, hands deepen on load, short leg lift stride, good balance.  Barrel path works short to the zone, uphill through, looks to elevate and drive to the pull-side, early timing.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Long arm action to a 3/4 slot.
Defense:. Fields position with clean footwork, plays through at-times, glove out front, funnels into mid section, quick hands at-times, good body control.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.

Matthew Lee, Wellesley  (MA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Medium frame, proportional build broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands start high, deepening into an arm bar and dropping on load, leg kick timing trigger. Quick trigger swing that gets to the zone in a hurry, intent behind it, uphill through, power/pull approach looking to elevate and drive.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Long arm action stab on the back-side, over-the-top slot, some carry.
Defense:. Plays through the ball with confidence, fields out front with a soft glove, clean on exchanges, short crow hop into throws.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

A.J. Lowe, Alatoona (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, barrel starts on shoulder, hands drift back on load as barrel rises to vertical, short stride, finishes on back-side.  Long barrel path to the zone, level through, line drive type hitter, middle approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 66.9 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72.00 mph. Long arm action to an over-the-top slot.
Defense:. Fields position out front running through the ball, feel for glove, clean on exchanges as he back shuffles into throws.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.

Will Lumpkin, Creekview  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 161-pounds. Long, lean frame, lots of room to add.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, rhythm in hands, big load into an arm bar, long stride to a balanced position. Long barrel path to the zone, present hand/bat speed, tends to keep hands inside, producing line drive contact gap-to-gap, when extended ball can jump off bat pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Long arm action, stab on the back-side, over-the-top slot.
Defense:. Fields position out front with long strides as he approaches, feel for glove, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Kip ONeal, Brookwood  (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Medium sized frame, high waist, some physicality with the potenial for more.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands start center and drift back into a near arm bar on load, short stride. Long to the zone, gets level out front with extension allowing him to use the middle of the field with line drive contact, at-times timing is late.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Short arm action to an over-the-top slot.
Defense:. Fields position well, short, choppy footwork, uses glove well, funnels into midsection, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.9 runner in the 60.

Abhay Raheja, Forsyth Central (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, hands start deep and stay as he transfer weight onto backside, low leg kick timing trigger. Barrel path works short to the zone, steep at-times, gets on plane consistently, level through creating line drive contact middle/pull.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Short arm action to a 3/4 slot, some carry across the infield.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop times. Creates a square target behind the plate with flexible knees, lower exchange takes some time, feet work towards target. On the infield, actively plays through with some fluidity.
Run: 8.3 runner in the 60.

Cesar Rodriguez, Jonesboro  (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean, lanky frame, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth rhythm in hands as they deepen and drop on load, leg kick timing trigger. Long barrel path to the zone,  gets level through the zone, meets the ball out front with some extension, line drive hitter with pull-side approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Short, loose arm action to an over-the-top slot, throws carry.
Defense:. Plays through the ball with energy and intent, fields out front with a soft glove, quick and clean on exchanges, good range and body control to both sides.

Walter Sholar, Starrs Mill  (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, large frame, lean strength, lots of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands start back and deepen on load into a near arm bar, reverse toe tap stride to a balanced position. Long barrel path to the zone, early timing allows for him to get level and extended through, created hard driven contact to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Behind the plate, short arm action to a 3/4 slot, some looseness and arm speed. On the infield, lengthens arm out some. Carry from both positions.
Defense: 2.18-2.22 pop times. Behind the plate, narrow stance, has tendency to stand up on first movement, feet work towards target, competent receiver. On the infield, fields with short, narrow approach, active feet at-times, some body control.
Run: 8.56 runner in the 60.

Luke Sims, Calhoun  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth hand load as he gathers weight on back-side, short stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, gets out front and uphill looking to elevate and drive the ball middle/pull.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Short arm action, quick to release out of an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.11 pop times. Creates a large target behind the plate, flexible lower half, quick hands throughout, especially on exchange, creates momentum towards second with feet.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Brandon Stephens, Decatur (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Long, lean frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short, smooth load of the hands, leg kick timing trigger, maintains good balance throughout. Short barrel path to the zone, extended and uphill through, looks to lift and drive the ball, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot, can utilize lower slots as well, throws carry.
Defense:. Athletic defender, ranges to both sides with active feet, playing through the ball, soft glove, fields out front, funnels into midsection, quick exchanges.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Owen Taylor, Harrison  (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Keeps it simple throughout, balanced setup, smooth load back, short stride, good balance. Short barrel path to the zone, gets level early, flat path through the zone, some extension, line drive type hitter, middle/pull approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 60.9 mph. 195’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Short, clean arm, high draw out of the glove, over-the-top slot.
Defense:. Plays position with short, fluid footwork, fields out front and funnels into midsection, packs on exchanges.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.

Carter Van Orden, North Cobb Christian (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start near ear, short load as he shifts weight onto back side, hanging leg stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, level through the zone, keeps hands inside, line drive type hitter, middle approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Short, clean arm action to a 3/4 slot, easy effort, accurate.
Defense:. Plays through the ball with active feet, fields out front, feel for glove, clean on transfers, good range to both sides, moves with a bounce in his step.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. Quick feet.

Chris Vecchio, Inspiration Academy (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame, broad shoulders, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth rhythm in hands, slight drop of the barrel and cocking of wrists on load, shifts weight onto back-side, short stride. Short barrel path to the zone, level through with extension, gets on plane consistently, hard line drive contact middle/pull, flashed ability to elevate with back spin.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Short arm action with a hitch on the back-side, high 3/4 slot.
Defense:. Fields position with a wide base, creeps with short steps on approach, fields out front, funnels into midsection, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Turk Williams, North Paulding  (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic build, young frame with lots of development left.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start near ear and deepen with a barrel wrap on load, reverse toe tap stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, quick hands allow for him to get through the zone level and out front, at-times can get steep, line drive type hitter, with much more to come.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Long, loose arm action, gets on top and works downhill with throws, easy carry with advanced arm strength.
Defense:. Plays through the ball athletically, fields out front with short footwork, clean on exchanges with a short pack, back shuffles into throws.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Noah Willis, Johns Creek (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 120-pounds. Young frame with lots of development still to come.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands start near shoulder with a high back elbow, short, quick load back coupled with a short stride, good balance. Short to the zone, gets level through and out front creating line drive contact, middle approach.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 61 mph. 197’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 63.00 mph. Long arm action, soft stab on the back-side, over-the-top slot.
Defense:. Plays position with short, choppy steps, fields to glove-side, quick, clean exchange, crow hops into throws.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Trae Wilson, Hillgrove  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: UTILITY/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, front foot inverted, rhythm in hands, loads back, short, quick stride. Long barrel path to the zone, gets level early, flat through, line drive type hitter, middle approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 63.1 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Short arm action to a high 3/4 slot.
Defense:. Plays through the ball with clean footwork, fields out front, feel for glove, clean on exchanges, crow hops into throws.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Trent Wilson, Hillgrove  (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands start near ear, deepen on load with a barrel wrap, short leg kick timing trigger, stays relatively balanced. Long barrel path to the zone, uphill path through with a casting of the barrel, gap-to-gap type hitter.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Short, pieish arm action to a high 3/4 slot, some arm speed and some carry on throws.
Defense:. Fields position out front, breaks down on approach with short footwork, clean on exchanges, back shuffle into throws.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

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