Underclass Games: Right-Handed Pitcher Analysis

On Tuesday, June 2nd, PBR Georgia hosted the second annual Underclass Games for the top 2022-204 prospects. Approximately 110 uncommitted prospects from around the state descended upon LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA for a pro-style workout and simulated game.

We near conclude our analysis of the Underclass Games with a breakdown of arguably the most talented group at the event: right-handed pitchers. South Carolina commit RHP Adrian Roman (East Coweta, 2022) leads the pack after an extremely impressive day. Roman has a projectable frame that has quite a bit of filling out to do, plus he has a long loose arm, running the ball up to 89. The big right-hander also showed a swing and miss breaking ball and a usable changeup. Oklahoma State commit RHP Luke Fernandez (West Forsyth, 2022) has seen consistent upticks over the past 12 months, now running his fastball up to 88. Add in the use of a slider to go along with his curveball and changeup

The two strongest arms on the mound come in next. Texas A&M commit RHP Colin Linder (Lambert, 2022) ran his fastball up to 91, an event high, and featured a spin rate north of 2500 rpm on the pitch. Notre Dame commit RHP Caden Spivey (Vidalia, 2022) got his fastball up to 90 and showed a lightning quick arm. Spivey has a potential swing and miss slider and a split-change that has potential as well.

Keep reading to see who rounds out the top-10 from the Underclass Games, plus reports on every right-handed pitcher in attendance.

Top Right-Handed Pitcher Prospects

Adrian Roman, RHP, East Coweta, 2022
South Carolina commit. 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, projectable frame, high waist, broad shoulders, strong lower half, lots of room to fill out, athletic on the mound, high ceiling. Long, loose arm action, advanced arm speed, whippy hand, ball jumps out of hand, works from a ¾ slot. Powerful lower half drives down the mound, bag leg stays tall, some bounce in his steps, works on-line, long stride, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 87-88, touched 89, running action. Curveball, 70-72, 12/6 shape, depth, tight spin, potential swing and miss pitch. Changeup, 76-77, fade, has potential to be an above average pitch. Pitches uptempo and at a quick pace, does not allow batters to settle into the box for an AB.

Luke Fernandez, RHP/OF, West Forsyth, 2022
Oklahoma State commit. 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed two-way prospect, wide, physical frame, strength throughout, one of the top right-handed pitchers in the state. On the mound, arm works short and quick out of a high ¾ slot, whippy hand speed, repeats well. Heavy drop and drive delivery, gets into his strong lower half and glides down the mound, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 86-88, some run and sink. Curveball and slider shower similar shapes, 11/5, curveball had more depth to it while slider was a tighter pitch, 66-68. Changeup, fade action. Feel for all four pitches, able to locate in the zone and get swing and misses with. Ran a 7.51 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced low hands, smooth load back, short stride, good balance through finish. Takes a power approach at the plate, swing works level through the zone, generates hard contact to all fields, produces back spin on fly balls, 92 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, has a big arm from the outfield, advanced arm speed out of a high ¾ slot, throws carry and are accurate, clocked at 93 mph from the outfield.

Colin Linder, RHP/3B, Lambert, 2022
Texas A&M commit. 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting third baseman, broad shoulders, strong, physical frame, advanced lower half. On the mound, long, clean arm action, accelerates with advanced arm speed to a high ¾ slot, repeats well. Drop and drive delivery, gets into his strong lower half, high front-side, works on-line, lands strong, finishes with a slight cross over. Fastball sat 88-90, touched 91, riding action (2581 rpm), good feel for and pounded the zone for swing and misses. Curveball, 72-74, 12/6 shape, depth, potential swing and miss pitch. Offensively, balanced setup, hands drop and load back, leg kick timing trigger, good balance. Takes a power/pull approach, barrel path works long and uphill with some lift, looks to elevate and do damage with each swing, 91 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, quick arm to a high ¾ slot, 88 across the infield. Moves well on the left-side for his size, attacks the ball with fluid footwork, clean glove work and transfers.

Caden Spivey, RHP, Vidalia, 2022
Notre Dame commit. 6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, athletically built, lean, quick twitch muscle throughout. Arm works short and very quick to a high ¾ slot, arm gets out front with lightning quick arm speed, loose action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball, sat 87-89, touched 90, some run and sink, ball explodes out of the hand. Slider, 78-79, depth, late downer action, potential swing and miss pitch. Also has a split changeup in the back pocket that features some tumble.

Matthew Hoskins, OF/RHP, Peachtree Ridge, 2022
Kennesaw State commit. 6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, projectable build, athletic with strength throughout, long frame, ran a 6.94 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, hands load back smoothly, strides out to a balance position, uses his strong lower half well, great balance on finish. An easy effort explosive swing, elevates the ball and drives it with considerable force, level barrel path, creates back spin on fly balls, quick, strong hands, power to all fields, 95 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm, over-the-top slot, quick arm speed, throws carry at 86. Plays through the ball athletically, does not break stride as he fields the all, quick footwork and transfers, gets rid of the ball in a hurry. On the mound, full arm swing on the back, accelerates with advanced arm speed to a ¾ slot. Easy effort tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball, sat 83-86, touched 88, low spin rate, sinking action. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 66. Changeup, fade action, 68-74. Strong arm, overpowering fastball, change of pace curveball creates timing issues.

David Bell, C/RHP, Greenbrier, 2022
6-foot-1, 193-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher, strong, athletic build, a legitimate two-way prospect,  ran a 7.40 laser-timed 60. Offensively, keeps it simple, balanced setup, short stride, hands load back smoothly, maintains good balance throughout. Takes a line drive approach using the middle of the field, level barrel path through the zone, flashed pull-side pop, consistently barrel pitches up during BP, 88 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short, quick arm out of a high ¾ slot, accurate throws to the right-side of the bag, got the ball there in a hurry, 79 out of the crouch. Quick, clean actions behind the plate, flexible lower half, pop times 1.93-2.00. On the mound, arm works clean on the back-side with quick arm speed to a ¾ slot, at-times will drop down to a low ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square to home, finishes with a leg sweep and some lower half recoil. Fastball sat 84-86, running action. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth and some late bite, 72-74, potential out pitch, good feel and will throw in any count. Changeup, fade action, 75-77.

Lawson Gailey, RHP, Franklin County, 2022
South Florida commit. 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, proportional build, strong lower half, high level pitchability. Arm works short and methodical on back-side, repeatable action, quick arm speed, comes out of a high ¾ slot. Low effort, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands and finishes square to home, overall very repeatable delivery. Keeps it simple. Fastball sat 83-85, sinking action. Curveball, 12/6, depth, some sharp, potential swing and miss pitch. Good feel for fastball and curveball, creates swing and misses and weak contact with both.

Champ Davis, 3B/RHP, Marist, 2022
Wofford commit. 6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed two-way prospect, wiry strength, lanky frame, athletic build, ran a 7.10 laser-timed 60. On the mound, arm works short and loose to a ¾ slot, quick hand speed, repeats well. Tall and fall delivery, repeatable, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 83-84, touched 85. Slider, tight spin, lateral action, swing and miss pitch, 71-74 (2518 rpm). Changeup, sinking action. Offensively, balanced setup, hands cock on load bringing the barrel vertical, short stride, finishes on front-side. Middle/pull hitter, meets the ball out front with an uphill barrel path, uphill path through the zone, elevates the ball, 97 exit velocity. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, accurate, throws carry, 85 across the infield. Savvy defender, plays through the ball with fluid actions, clean transfers and footwork, soft glove hand.

Luke McNeillie, RHP, Milton, 2023
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed pitcher, lean, lanky frame, moves athletically on the mound, projectable, lots of room to fill out. Arm works short and quick with advanced arm speed, one of the quickest in Georgia’s Class of 2023, comes out of a high ¾ slot, gets downhill on the ball, repeats. Tall and fall delivery, utilizes his height weill in his delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 81-84, touched 85, sinking action. Curveball, 64-67, swing and miss pitch, 11/5 shape, depth, late break, knew how to throw for a strike and bury one to get batters to chase. Changeup, 76, sink and fade.

Connor VanSumeren, RHP, Tift County, 2022
6-foot-4, 195-pound right-handed pitcher, long, athletic, projectable frame, lots of room to fill out. On the mound, arm works short and clean on the back-side, accelerates with quick arm speed to a high ¾ slot, repeats.Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home, at-times does not finish back side. Fastball sat 82-85, touched 86, some sink. Showed feel for curveball and changeup, threw both pitches for strikes. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 71-73. Changeup, fade and sink action,76-78.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Tyler Bayer, RHP/1B, South Forsyth, 2024
6-foot-2, 155-pound right-handed pitcher and switch-hitting first baseman, long, projectable frame, still has a long way to go until he is done growing and filling out with strength. On the mound, arm works clean on the back-side with above average arm speed to a ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, shoulders remains level, works on-line, lands square, finishes with momentum carrying him down the mound. Fastball, 75-77, touched 78, run action. Changeup, fade and sink, potential out pitch. Curveball, 68-70, 11/5 shape. Offensively, similar setup on both sides, tall with weight loaded on back leg, hands load back deep, long stride, good balance. Level swing from both sides of the plate, predominantly uses the pull-side, loose wrists, flashed pop with much more on the way as he fills out his frame, 77 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, clean arm action to a low ¾ slot, 78 across the infield. Moves well and covers ground with long strides, clean footwork, hands work well, clean on transfers. Ran an 8.54 laser-timed 60.

Brody Bearden, 3B/RHP, Allatoona, 2022
5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed two-way prospect, lean, athletic build, ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth rhythm in hands pre-pitch, short leg lift stride, good balance through finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter, flashed pull-side pop, smooth swing, some quickness in the hands, consistent approach, 83 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action a high ¾ slot, 80 across the diamond. Approaches the ball with short, quick steps, fields out front with chest over the ball, funnels into mid section, clean on transfers. On the mound, arm plays long with a stab on the back-side out to a high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, long stride, lands square, finishes crossing over towards first base. Fastball sat 81-83, touched 84. Changeup, fade action, 72-74. Slider, downer action, 71-73.

Luke Boone, OF/RHP, Richmond Hill, 2022
6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, strong, athletic build, presently has lean strength through frame, lots of room to fill out his frame with physicality, moves very well for his size, ran a 7.08 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced, slightly open setup, high hands drop and load back, short stride, explosive lower half, good balance. Takes a power approach to all fields, consistently drives the ball with extreme force, barrel works uphill, any ball that is elevated has a chance to leave the park, even more power to come as he continues to fill out his frame with strength, posted high end Blast Motion and TrackMan numbers, 91 exit velocity off a tee, 102.42 peak exit velocity during BP. Defensively, has a big arm from the outfield, throws carried with ease and were on target, clean, loose arm action, short on the back-side to a ¾ slot, 90 from the outfield. Fields position athletically, stays behind the ball, fields to the glove-side, clean actions, moves extremely well for his size. On the mound, arm works short, clean arm action, quick arm speed, over-the-top slot, Drop and drive delivery, works across the mound towards third base, lands with lower half closed, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 82-85, touched 86. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 64-66, big change of pace creates timing issues with hitters.

Edwin Bowman IV, OF/RHP, North Gwinnett, 2022
6-foot-4, 180-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, large, projectable frame, lean strength with plenty of room to develop physicality, ran a 7.45 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, open setup, hands load back smoothly, long stride, finishes on back-side. Takes a pull-side approach, barrel works uphill through the zone, looks to elevate and drive the ball, present bat speed, some aggression in swing, generates hard contact, 92 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, throws are true and accurate, above average carry, 85 from the outfield. Displays controlled actions, plays through the ball, clean footwork and transfers. On the mound, arm plays long with a wrist curl on the back-side, high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 81-84, touched 85, sinking action. Changeup, heavy sink. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 65-67.

Mason Compton, RHP/3B, Flowery Branch, 2023
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed two-way prospect, strong, lanky build, projects to add more strength as he continues to fill out. On the mound, arm works short and clean on the back-side to a ¾ slot, quick hand speed. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands toe open, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 81-84, touched 86. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, some late bite, 67-74. Slider, slurve-like, 65-68. Offensively, wide, open setup, high hands drop and load back smoothly, short stride, balanced finish. Line drive type hitter, barrel works mostly level through the zone, showed the ability to use the entire field effectively, 85 exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8.13 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm plays clean to a high ¾ slot, 82 across the infield. Fields the ball deep, funnels into midsection, clean glove work and transfers, fluid footwork.

Blake Dean, RHP/OF, North Cobb Christian, 2023
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed two-way prospect, lean, athlete, some quick twitch muscle, plenty of room in frame for continued physical development, ran a 7.18. Offensively, open setup with athletic bend in his knees, hands load back smoothly with rhythm, leg kick timing trigger, finishes on back-side. Gap-to-gap type hitter, barrel works uphill through the zone as he elevates the ball, drove some pitches, 87 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm, advanced arm speed, throws carry, 87 from the outfield. Moves well in the outfield while tracking, plays through the ball without breaking stride, clean footwork and transfers. On the mound arm works long and loose, moves continuously on the back-side, accelerates quickly to a ¾ slot, repeats. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 82-83, topped out at 84, run and sink action. Slider, 71-72, sharp downer action, can throw whenever he wants, good feel for, swing and miss pitch.

Max Eichenberger, RHP, Cherokee, 2022
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, athletically built, lean muscle. On the mound, arm works short and clean on the back-side, quick acceleration, some whip in arm, ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing. Fastball sat 80-83, touched 84, sinking action .Showed an aptitude to spin a breaking ball as well as an above average changeup that has room for growth. Curveball, 71-72, 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, potential swing and miss pitc, good feel for. Changeup, 71-72, heavy sink, some fade, feel for.

Cooper Evans, RHP, Calhoun, 2023
6-foot-4, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, long, lanky frame, projectable, lots of room to fill out with strength. Arm works loose and clean on the back side with quick arm speed, high ¾ slot, loose wrist action. Drop and drive delivery, long stride, works on-line, lands and finishes to square, at-times crosses over. Fastball sat 80-81, touched 82, sinking action. Slider, 66-68, 11/5 shape, depth, good feel for, potential. Changeup, 68-71, fade action. Showed a good feel for three pitches, with a quick arm and projectable frame, velo should jump in the near future.

Brian Garmon, RHP, West Forsyth, 2022
6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, wide, physical frame, strength throughout, more in the tank. Arm works long on the back-side, accelerates with above average arm speed to a ¾ slot, repeatable action. Simple tall and fall delivery, uses his strong lower half to ride down the mound, keeps momentum towards home, lands square, finishes square. Fastball sat 83-84, touched 85, sinking action. Curveball, 72-73, 11/5 shape, flashed a couple tight ones, potential swing and miss pitch. Changeup, 79, fade action.   

Garrett Garner, OF/RHP, Franklin County, 2023
6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, long, frame, athletic build, lean, wiry strength, ran a 7.20 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, open setup, hands load back smoothly, long toe-tap stride, finishes on his back-side. Gap-to-gap type hitter, creates mostly line drive, contact, quick hands, as he fills out his frame the power will come and he will have the ability to elevate and drive with force, 79 exit velocity off a tee, peak BP exit velocity of 88.45 via TrackMan. Defensively, he possesses a big arm, short, loose action to an over-the-top slot, utilizes a crow hop, throws are true and showed carry, 88 from the outfield. Plays through the ball athletically, attacks anything hit to him and remains in stride, quick, fluid footwork and transfers. On the mound, short, quick arm action to an over-the-top slot, whippy hand speed. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home, some head pull through finish. Fastball sat 80-82, sinking action. Changeup, 76-77, fade and sink. Curveball, 69-71, 11/5 shape, depth, some late bite, potential swing and miss pitch.

Justin Hannan, RHP, Mountain View, 2022
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, wide frame, lean build. Arm works long and continuous on the back side, slings it out of a ¾ to low ¾ slot, creates some deception. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders stay level through release, momentum works on line, lands square to home finishes walking down the mound. Fastball sat 81-83, some late life. Changeup, 72-74, sinking action, fade when thrown to the armside. Curveball, 11/5 shape, some depth, 66-68. 

Jared Holcombe, OF/RHP, Cherokee Bluff, 2023
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed two-way prospect, wide frame, proportional build, strong lower half, ran a 7.65 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balance setup, smooth hand load, short stride, good balance through finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter, gets to the ball out front with a mostly level swing, creates hard contact with more on the way as he continues to physically develop, 86 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, quick arm action to a ¾ slot, accurate throws. Moves well in the outfield, fields out front with short, quick steps as he approaches, clean on transfers. On the mound, arm works long and continuously on the back side, accelerates with some quickness to a ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands open, finishes crossing over towards first. Fastball sat 78-79, touched 80, run. Changeup, 74, fade action. Curveball, 69-70, slurve-like.

Jon Holcomb, C/RHP, Parkview, 2024
5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, long, lean frame, has not even begun to tap into his physicality as he continues to mature, ran an 8.39 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, high hands drop and load deep, reverse toe-tap, long stride, finishes balanced. Barrel works mostly level through the zone with a flick of the wrist, line drive type hitter, uses the middle of the field, 76 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, 69 out of the ctouch. Some fluidity in actions, sits up stance, long on transfers, clean footwork, pop times ranged, 2.32-2.45. On the mound, arm works clean on the back-side to a ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands open, finishes upright. Fastball sat 72-73, touched 74. Curveball, 63-64, 12/6 shape, some depth. Changeup, 68-69, fade action.

Baylor Homesley, RHP, North Forsyth, 2022
Austin Peay commit. 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, wide shoulders, strong build, good overall feel on the mound. Arm plays with a soft stab on the back side, arm action remains continuous, quick arm speed to an over-the-top slot, works downhill. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, level shoulders, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 83-85, feel for, can the use the entire zone with.Changeup, thrown in warm ups, fade action. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, some bite, 66-68.

Tyler Hower, 3B/RHP, North Gwinnett, 2022
5-foot-10, 185-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, broad shoulders and wide base, strength throughout, athletic build, ran a 7.17 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, hands start back and deepen with a short load, leg kick timing trigger, great balance through finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter, carries momentum through contact, flashed pull-side pop, drives the ball with aggression, 89 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action to a low ¾ slot, 86 across the infield. Plays through the ball, good pre-fielding footwork and timing, clean on transfers. On the mound, short, clean arm to a low ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, high front side, works on-line, lands square, finishes up right. Fastball sat 84-85, touched 86. Slider, 75-76, 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action, misses barrels with.

Kayne Jinks, MIF/RHP, Franklin County, 2022
6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed two-way prospect, strong build that will only continue to fill out as he matures, ran a 7.60 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, high hands load back into an arm bar, short stride, good balance. Gap-to-gap type hitter, generates hard contact, flashed the ability to hit for power to the pull-side, barrel path works uphill through the zone as he looks to put the ball in the air, 93 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, clean arm action, some quickness in arm, high ¾ slot, throws carry across the diamond at 88. Plays through the ball with confident hands, soft glove hand, clean footwork and transfers, given size and strength a move to 3B may be in his future. On the mound, arm plays long and loose, quickly accelerates out front to a high ¾ slot, gets downhill. Drop and drive delivery, controlled tempo, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 84-85, touched 86, sinking action. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, feel for, 70-71. Changeup, 74-75, fade action.

Alex Karst, 1B/RHP, Campbell, 2023
6-foot-6, 205-pound right-handed hitting first baseman and right-handed pitcher, massive frame that carries strength with plenty more on the way, ran an 8.14 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup with an athletic bend in his knees, hands load back into a near arm bar, leg kick timing trigger, finishes on back-side. Takes a power approach at the plate, uphill barrel path through the zone, looks to elevate and drive the ball with backspin, 87 exit velocity off a tee, much more power to come as he adds strength and firms up the frame. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, accurate on throws, 79 across the infield. Moves well around the bag given his large frame, smooth footwork and transfers. On the mound, arm works short and clean on the back-side to a high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, high front-side, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 80-82, flashed run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 69-71. Changeup, 72-74, fade and sink.

Noah Kuhaneck, C/RHP, Long County, 2022
6-foot, 210-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher, physical frame, strength throughout, room for firming up, ran a 7.65 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action out of an over-the-top slot, kept throws on line and on target at second, 70 out of the crouch. Soft glove-hand, clean on transfers and footwork, gains ground towards second out of the chute, pop times ranged 2.03-2.22. Offensively, open setup with weight displaced on back-side, short hanging leg stride, short hand load back, finishes balanced. Power approach the plate, meets te ball out front, generates hard contact, 94 exit velocity off a tee. On the mound, arm works short with above-average arm speed, high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 78-80 with some sink. Slider, downer action, 66-68. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 68-70.

Hogan Mayhew, RHP/OF, Columbus, 2022
5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed two-way prospect, proportionally built, lean frame, ran a 7.73 laser-timed 60. On the mound, arm plays long to an over-the-top slot. Controlled delivery, drop and drive, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home, at-times crosses over. Fastball sat 78-79, touched 80, sink. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 64-66. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth rhythm in hands, hands load back into a near arm bar, short stride, good balance through finish. Middle line drive hitter, with added strength will be a gap-to-gap hitter, barrel works level through the zone, gets to the ball out front, 83 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action to an over-the-top slot, accurate on throws, 79 from the outfield. Fields the ball out front, plays through with short, choppy steps, quick on transfers.

McDonald McCommons, UTL, Lake Oconee, 2022
6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting utility, strong build, continues to add strength throughout frame, ran a 7.68 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup with an athletic bend in his knees, hands load back early, short stride, good balance throughout, uses lower half well. Takes a gap-to-gap approach with pull-side pop, barrel works in a slightly uphill path, 88 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, worked out at all three positions, best fit behind the dish or at third base. Arm works short and quick with considerable arm strength, 89 across the infield, 89 from the outfield, 81 out of the crouch. Showed fluid actions on the infield and in the outfield, competent glove-hand, transfers the ball cleanly. Behind the plate, gets in a low position with flexible knees, quick on transfers, capable of making accurate throws from his knees, 2.05-2.20 pop times. On the mound, arm works ultra short out of a high 3/4 slot, quick hand speed. Tall and fall delivery, stays tall throughout, works on-line, finishes upright. Fastball sat 81-84, touched 85. Curveball, 71-72, 11/5 shape, depth. Changeup, fade and sink, 70 mph.

Christian McCullough, OF/RHP, East Hall, 2023
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed two-way prospect, long, lean frame, strong lower half, ran a 7.53 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, high hands load deep onto back-side, short stride, good balance through finish. Drives the ball middle/pull, level swing through the zone, back spins balls put in the air, generates hard contact, 93.49 peak exit velocity during BP via TrackMan. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, 78 from the outfield. Fields the ball outfront with clean footwork and some glove pack on transfers. On the mound, arm works short to a high ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright crossing over. Fastball sat 74-75, sinking action. Curveball, 65-66, 12/6 shape, gradual break.

Camden Page, INf/C/RHP, West Hall, 2024
5-foot-9, 180-pound switch-hitting infielder, catcher and right-handed pitcher, strong build, ran a n 8.15 laser-timed 60. At the plate, similar setup from both sides, open with weight loaded onto back-side, hands load back as barrel becomes vertical, finishes on front side carrying momentum through finish out towards the mound. Gap-to-gap type hitter from both sides, barrel works level through the zone, meets the ball out front, 83 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, showed traditional catcher's arm action, short, over-the-top, throws were true, kept throws on the right-side of second, 72 out of the ctouch. On the infield, arm works short from a lower slot, 81 across the diamond, 81 across the infield. Clean actions behind the plate and on the field, instinctive first step, smooth on transfers and with footwork. On the mound, arm plays short with a quick stab on the back-side to a high ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball, sat 73-75, touched 76, sinking action, Curveball and slider showed similar 11/5 shapes, both pitches played at 64-66. Changeup, fade action, 71-72.

Eric Paloski, 1B/RHP, Blessed Trinity, 2022
6-foot-3, 200-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, physical frame, ran a 7.97 laser-timed 60. At the plate, starts hands high with weight loaded on back-side, short reverse toe-tap, hands load back into an arm bar, good balance through finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter, long barrel path, works uphill through the zone, 84 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action to a ¾ slot across the diamond, shortened up on double plays, 79 across the diamond. Fields position with a wide base, keeps ball in front, clean footwork and transfers. On the mound, arm works long to a ¾ slot, whippy hand speed. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands closed, finishes with upper body recoil. Fastball sat 78-79, touched 81. Slider, cutting action, 68-69. Curveball, 12/6 shape. Chageup, fade action, 71-72.

Bryn Peacock, 1B/RHP, Northside, 2022
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed two-way prospect, proportional frame, broad shoulders, ran a 7.47 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, high hands drop on late, short stride, good balance. Line drive type swing works long to the zone level through, primarily uses middle/pull, 86 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action to a ¾ slot, accurate, 81 across the diamond. Competent hands, keeps the ball in front, fields deep, smooth on transfers. On the mound, arm works long with a full arm swing on the back-side to a ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 78-79, touched 81 with sink. Changeup, 68-70, sinking action. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 67-68.

Luca Perriello, C/RHP, Greenbrier, 2024
5-foot-11, 152-pound switch-hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher, lean, athletic build, a ton of time to physically mature and continue to develop, added strength will benefit entire skill set, ran a 7.38. Offensively, similar setup from both sides of the plate, tall, open setup, long leg kick timing trigger, finishes balanced. Pull-side approach from left and right, whippy barrel and advanced hand speed, able to drive the ball with significant force for age, good feel for the barrel, 81 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short, loose arm, quick arm speed, over-the-top slot, 72 out of the crouch. Athletic behind the plate, advanced actions, soft receiver, quick hands and feet, pop times 2.07-2.21.

Jax Phillips, 3B/RHP, East Cobb Baseball Academy, 2024
Georgia commit. 6-foot-3, 180-pound right-handed hitting third baseman and right-handed pitcher, lean, projectable frame, plenty of strength on the way as he fills out his young frame, advanced offensively, ran a 7.40 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, hands load back smoothly, shallow leg kick timing trigger, great balance through contact. Gap-to-gap type hitter, gains extension through the zone with an uphill barrel path, drove balls regularly with easy effort, 88 exit velocity off a tee. During game play, facing older competition, drove a ball into the right center gap for a double. Defensively, long, loose arm action to a high ¾ slot, accurate, 86 across the diamond. Plays through the ball, fields out front, funnels into mid section, quick on transfers, fluid footwork. On the mound, arm works with some length on the back-side, accelerates quickly to get out front consistently, ¾ slot. Clean drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 81-82, touched 83, flashed run. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 68-69.

Elijah Reece, 1B/RHP, North Hall, 2022
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed two-way prospect, long, lean frame, room to add strength throughout. On the mound, arm works long with a stab on the back-side, accelerates quickly to an over-the-top slot. Tall and fall delivery, long strides down the mound, works on-line, lands open, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 80-82, touching 83 with sink. Changeup, 70-71, sink. Curveball, 64-65, 11/5 shape. Offensively, wide setup, shifts weight from front to back on load as hands load with shift, short stride, good balance. Uses the entire field with an uphill barrel path, generates mostly line drive contact, at-times elevated the ball to the pull-side and drove it, 79 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.65 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm works long to a ¾ slot, 80 across the infield. Fields the ball out front with competent hands, clean footwork and transfers.

Jayden Reid, SS/RHP, Westlake, 2023
5-foot-7, 130-pound switch-hitting two-way player, lean build, ran a 7.58 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, low hands load back smoothly, short stride, good balance through finish. Line drive type hitter, athletic hands work to keep the barrel level through the zone, some quickness in swing, 81 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short, quick arm to a ¾ slot, 79 across the infield. Fields position with athleticism, good range and body control to both sides, clean on transfers, confident hands. On the mound, arm plays long with a wrist curl on the backs-side to a high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands toe closed, finishes upright crossing over. Fastball sat 79-81, touched 82. Curveball, 68-70, 11/5 shape.

Roman Smith, RHP/3B, Savannah Country Day, 2022
6-foot-2, 240-pound right-handed two-way prospect, physical build, room for firming up. Offensively, balanced setup, hands load back smoothly, short stride, finishes over the plate. Gap-to-gap type hitter, powerful swing, barrel path works slightly uphill, gets extension through the zone meeting the ball out front, 85 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action to a ¾ slot, 79 across the infield. Keeps the ball in front, fields square, clean on transfers. On the mound, arm plays short to a ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, remains tall, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 78-79, touched 80, mostly straight. Curveball, 64-68, 12/6. Slider, 68-69, slurve-like. Changeup, 72-73, fade.  

Parker Stewart, RHP, Mill Creek, 2022
6-foot-6, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, lanky, lean frame, lots of room to fill out. Arm works long to a high ¾ slot, average arm speed, repeats slot. Uses his height to his advantage with a tall and fall delivery, works on-line, gets extension, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 81-82, touched 83, gets good tili on pitch, more in the tank. SL, 75-76, good feel for pitch, 11/5 shape.

Justin Swords, 3B/RHP, Coffee, 2022
6-foot-4, 175-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, athletic, projectable build, more strength to come as he continues to develop, ran a 6.82 laser-timed 60. On the mound, arm works long and loose, quick speed to a high ¾ slot, repeats well. Works out of the stretch only, drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, momentum carries him down the mound. Fastball sat 80-82, touched 83. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 64-66, has the potential to be a swing and miss pitch. Changeup, sink, 73-74. At the plate, tall, open setup, hands load back, reverse hanging leg stride, balanced. Gap-to-gap type hitter, short to the zone, level through, carries momentum through contact, 78 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action to a high ¾ slot, 82 across the infield. Smooth fielder, funnels into midsection, clean glove work and transfers, fluid footwork.

Tyler Triche, INF/RHP, North Forsyth, 2022
Georgia Southern commit. 6-foot-1, 182-pound right-handed hitting infielder and right-handed pitcher, proportional frame, strength throughout, athletic build, ran a 7.15 laser-timed 60, one of the top pure hitters in Georgia’s Class of 2022. Offensively, open setup, smooth rhythm in hands, loads hands back, gets them started early with forward momentum on stride, great balance through contact. Gap-to-gap type hitter, easy effort, advanced barrel control, has the ability to drive the ball up the middle and spray line drives to all fields, 87 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm works long and loose with quick arm speed, utilizes multiple arm slots to get the ball out quickly, 88 across the infield. Athletic defender, plats through the ball with fluid footwork and confident hands, soft glove-hand, maintains good body control while making plays on the run. On the mound, arm works clean and loose through a ¾ slot, accelerates quickly out front. Drop and drive delivery, works on-lin, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 81-83, touched 84, armside run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, some bite, 72-73. Changeup, 75-76, fade action.

Nolan Turner, SS/RHP, Chestatee, 2022
5-foot-11, 147-pound right-handed two-way prospect, long, lean frame, ran a 7.48 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, balanced setup, short stride, deep hand load into an arm bar, finishes balanced. Gap-to-gap type hitter, long, level barrel path through the zone, some lift in wing, elevates the ball, 88 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm plays long to a mostly low ¾ slot, 79 across the infield. Fields the ball deep with reactive hands, funnels into midsection, clean transfers, good range with long strides to both sides, clean on transfers. On the mound, long, clean arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, stays tall throughout finishing upright. Fastball sat 77-79, touched 80, armside run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 64-66. Changeup, 69-70, fade action.   

Ariston Veasey, C/RHP, Starr’s Mill, 2024
Georgia commit. 5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher, lean, projectable build with plenty of time and room to continue physically maturing, ran a 7.82 laser-timed 60. An elite defensive catcher, short, loose arm, quick speed, throws are true and accurate down to second, keeps them on a low trajectory, 77 out of the crouch. Flexibility throughout lower half, quick on transfers and with footwork, pop times ranged 1.94-1.97. Offensively, open setup, hands drop and comes to a near arm bar on load, comes to a balanced position on stride. Whippy barrel works in a slightly uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, showed the ability to use the whole field with line drive contact, 85 exit velocity, much more to come as he physically fills out. On the mound, arm works quick with a short stab on the back-side to a ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, short at balance point, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 77-79, touched 80, running action. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 60-62.