Emerson, GA: The Prep Baseball Georgia Staff hosted the Lakepoint Rising Stars ID at Lakepoint Sports on May 29th. This event featured players from the 2028-2029 classes. Below are scouting reports from the evaluation of the prospects by the Prep Baseball Georgia Staff.

Outfielders

Josiah Davis, Cherokee High School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135.8-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, Slight open base. Works middle of the field well. Good hands.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Accurate throws, quick arm.
Defense: Good glove and reads, quick feet.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Zachary Hester, Flomaton High School (FL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-5, 125.4-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup. Short to the ball, Works middle/opposite field well.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61.00 mph. OF - 65.00 mph. Whippy, low arm action.
Defense: Good glove, athletic.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.

Ethan Patti, Woodstock High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-9, 144.2-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands by the ear. Strong barrels pullside, short/compact.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 73.00 mph. Loose arm action.
Defense: Quick reads, smooth.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Brantley Willis, Pierce County High School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 156.1-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, sink into legs. Down through it. Low to pullside, line drive to middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Whippy, loose arm.
Defense: Moves well, gets to the ball quickly.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Infielders

Kamden Bennett, Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 169-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands by the ear. Smooth, loose through the zone. Works middle of the field well.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Whippy low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic, moves well sto either side.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Jayden Bibby, Cherokee High School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, sinks into base. Flat path, worked the whole field. Quick hands. Loft to pullside.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: Athletic fielder.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Thomas Davis, North Hall (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 158.3-pounds.
Hit: RHH. narrow, slighty open setup. Smooth barrel through contact, works middle of the field well.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Low, whippy arm.
Defense: Very smooth fielder with good hands.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Zachary Hester, Flomaton High School (FL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-5, 125.4-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup. Short to the ball, Works middle/opposite field well.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61.00 mph. OF - 65.00 mph. Whippy, low arm action.
Defense: Good glove, athletic.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.

Allan Ichim, North Gwinnett (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 148.2-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Tall setup. Compact swing. Worked to all fields, right-center focus.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Loose arm.
Defense: Athletic, moves smoothly.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Merrik McGrath, MOUNT PISGAH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 191.6-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Loose hands, Quick through the zone.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Quick arm action.
Defense: Easy mechanics, good transitions.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Manny Munoz, Alpharetta High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open setup, Stays in legs well. Short through the zone, Works all parts of the field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Strong, over the top.
Defense: Gets to the ball well.
Run: runner in the 60.

Ethan Patti, Woodstock High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-9, 144.2-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands by the ear. Strong barrels pullside, short/compact.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 73.00 mph. Loose arm action.
Defense: Quick reads, smooth.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Sam Ray IV, Woodland High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-9, 200.6-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, high hands with big load (RH); Similar setup to RH swing with less load (LH) (RH): Strong pullside pop, several barrels to left; (LH): Good bat to ball skills, barrels to both gaps.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63.00 mph. Short, low slot action.
Defense: Clean mechanics.
Run: 8.74 runner in the 60.

Mark Sanders, Decatur High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-2, 111.1-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup. Hands by the ear. Smooth swing, middle middle approach, several barrels to CF.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Short arm action, quick throws.
Defense: Athletic, good hands.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Bradley Willingham, Central-Carrollton (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 152.6-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, with high hands. Loose hands, strong to the pullside.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Quick arm.
Defense: Smooth fielder, gets to the ball quick.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.

Catchers

Zeke Dotson, Dawson County High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-3, 170.5-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly closed off setup. Short, compact swing. Works the whole field, several linedrives to both gaps.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Quick release, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.08-2.31 pop times. Clean transfer, with solid footwork.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

Christian Osborne, Pierce County High School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 117.5-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, low setup. Worked all to the opposite field. Strong hands.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 55.3 mph. 201’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Quick arm from the ear.
Defense: 2.01-2.21 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, gets the ball out quickly.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Pitchers

Zeke Dotson, Dawson County High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-3, 170.5-pounds.
Delivery: Stays tall over the rubber. Uptempo delivery after slight pause at the top.
Arm Action: RH. Short, bit stabby, arm action.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Arm side run. T1785, 1728 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Tight spin, minimal break to it. T1827, 1803 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Cutter shape. Tight, late sweep to it. T1876, 1706 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Fading life, little bit of depth to it. Advanced feel for it. T1573, 1481 average rpm.

Jayden Falsetta, North Cobb High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 101.4-pounds.
Delivery: Stays tall. Stays square throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short, stabby arm action.
FB: T59, 55-59 mph. Struggled to command. Minimal armside run, stayed behind it. T1463, 1363 average rpm.
CB: 46-46 mph. T1302, 1302 average rpm.

Merrik McGrath, MOUNT PISGAH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 191.6-pounds.
Delivery: Sinks into it, rides hips down the slope.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action. Slow and controlled, on time with it.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Armside run, not much vert. Showed good command. T2129, 2005 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Sweeper shape. Good horizontal break, not much depth to it. Gradual. T2438, 2316 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fading life, not much depth to it. Stays under it. T2001, 1795 average rpm.

Manny Munoz, Alpharetta High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 148-pounds.
Delivery: Stays tall over back leg, gradual buildup. Athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing, but timed up well.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Lots of armside run. Present command. T1776, 1725 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape. Tight spin, sharp break. T1709, 1612 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Gradual fading life. Advanced feel. T1846, 1770 average rpm.

Christian Osborne, Pierce County High School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 117.5-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive, holds the ground well with back foot.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm swing. Timed up well into front foot strike.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Good bit of armside run, clean out of the hand from low slot. T2004, 1893 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Got under them, 11/5 shape, good depth at the bottom. T1958, 1870 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Good fading action. Not much depth, but gradual break to the arm side. T1391, 1194 average rpm.

Ethan Patti, Woodstock High School (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-9, 144.2-pounds.
Delivery: Stays tall throughout. Slow, gradual buildup. Balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 67-72 mph. Armside run. Clean out of the hand. T1505, 1413 average rpm.
CB: 56-57 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual break. T1821, 1670 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Fade and depth. Good shape, good feel. T1310, 1240 average rpm.

Bradley Willingham, Central-Carrollton (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 152.6-pounds.
Delivery: Sinks into legs, athletic actions
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Quick arm action, clean arm.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Armside run, solid command T2068, 2006 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Tight spin, Big break T1858, 1713 average rpm.

Brantley Willis, Pierce County High School (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 156.1-pounds.
Delivery: Gets turned, showing numbers to the catcher, as he sinks into the back leg. Rotates out well, athletic actions.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Smaller arm path, clean arm.
FB: T79, 74-78 mph. Lots of arm side run. Good shape. T2034, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 56-60 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual, big break, loose spin. T2132, 2060 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Fading life. Not much depth, gradual break. T1580, 1435 average rpm.