Emerson GA: On June 4th we hosted some of the top 2026-2028 prospects in the state for the Top Prospect Games. This event is one of our top indentifiers for the Future Games at the end of the summer. The players went through a pro-style working, and took batting practice with Blast Motion and Trackman metrics. Game play followed the pro-style workout and pitchers were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. 

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at all Catchers from the 4th. 

View all positional stats HERE. 

Casey O'Brien, North Paulding High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with high hands. Hands shift down into launch. Whippy barrel with some loft to the pull side and line drives to the middle of the field. 65.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Short, efficient action. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.12-2.18 pop times. Smooth, controlled set up. Catches the ball out in front and works towards 2B. Easy strength out of the hop.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Vernon Woodard, Grayson High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, High hands Works opposite field nicely 66.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Present arm strength. Generates power utilizing his entire body. Quick, whippy action.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Efficient mover. Smooth transfers with quick feet.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Lane Pridgen, Lowndes High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, neutral setup. Loose hands. Good loft to the pullside. Hard contact all over the field. 61.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Short arm action. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.10-2.25 pop times. Wider base. Loses some momentum going towards 2B. Feet move well.
Run: 8.42 runner in the 60.

Will Forte, THE LOVETT SCHOOL (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup. Quiet load, strong power without selling out. 73.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Over the top slot, short arm action, uses body to generate power
Defense: 1.96-2.07 pop times. Works through the ball, fields out in front, athletic actions, receives out in front, efficient mover behind the plate
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Chase Quaile, North Cobb High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: SH. Open, wide stance. Strong top hand, line drives to both gaps. 63.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Longer action. Over the top slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop times. Gains good ground moving towards 2B. Quick transfer. Moves well on block and bunts.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Eli Latora, FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Neutral setup. Hands in front. Coils hands around the head into launch. Loose hands with some whip to the barrel. Sprayed the ball all around the field with loft to the pullside. 66 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. Short action from the ear, kept throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.20 pop times. Clean mechanics behind the plate, moves well.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Branson Crawford, North Hall High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands by ear. Pull hitter with loud barrels, quick hands. 72.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Whippy, 3/4 arm action
Defense: 1.84-1.97 pop times. Quick transfer, catches out in front, athletic/smooth actions
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.

Bryson Germanenko, North Forsyth (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Impressive pullside power, maximizes pop without completely selling out. 72.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Quick, strong arm. Really good transfer. Generates power staying connected throughout the throwdown.
Defense: 1.95-2.07 pop times. Athletic. Quick feet. Gains ground towards 2B. Some of the best actions of the day.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly open setup, hands by ear. LH: Gap to gap approach, barrels to whole field.; RH: Short, compact swing. 63.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Loose/accurate arm action.
Defense: 2.10-2.16 pop times. Smooth mechanics, Moves well.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.

Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Hands start high. Hands work through from a neutral position. Line drive approach throughout to all parts of the field. 62.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Strong accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.26 pop times. Smooth transfer, positive momentum working towards the bag.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.

Landon DuBose, Winder Barrow (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Closed off stance, hands high Good power to all parts of the field 72.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Loose/accurate arm action, clean release
Defense: 2.00-2.05 pop times. Catches out in front, works through the ball, gains positive momentum
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.

Dominic McCann, Thomas County Central High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance, hands by ear. Strong top hand, consistent barrels, power to backside. 67.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.30-2.36 pop times. Clean transfer, gets positive momentum.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Michael Gregozeski, Dunwoody High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, tall setup. Neutral hands. Hands coil around the head. Stays inside, consistent line drives to the opposite field, some leverage out front. 69.8 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Quick arm, kept throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.20 pop times. Quick feet, gets hips around well.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Mason Meehan, West Forsyth High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, tall setup. Loose hands. Created good leverage to the pull side. Line drives around the field. 69.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Short over the top action. C- Short/over the top action.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Gains ground on move towards 2nd, smooth glove, fields ball out in front. C- Explosive actions behind the plate.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Jax Lathem, THE HERITAGE SCHOOL (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, hands by ear. LH: Bat stays in the zone with a good path, leg kick load.; RH: Quick hands, good power to the whole field. 64.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Strong/accurate throws on the bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop times. Clean transfer has positive momentum.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Jordan Stokes, McEachern (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, low setup. Short, compact swing, barrels to both gaps. 66.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short athletic arm action. C- Strong/low throws, quick arm.
Defense: 2.20-2.29 pop times. Works through the ball, smooth glove, quick footwork. C- Athletic actions behind the plate, moves well.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Neyland Hulsey, Rockmart High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup. Power to all fields, several barrels to backside. 66.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Short arm action, with quick release.
Defense: 2.09-2.25 pop times. Clean Transfer/staying athletic in legs.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.

Anthony White, Alpharetta High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Neutral setup. Tall chest. Middle of the field approach. Line drives to the middle. Hands stay inside. 59.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Short whippy arm action, kept throws on the bag
Defense: 2.00-2.16 pop times. Athletic actions, gains positive momentum, ccatches out in front
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Walker May, Etowah High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup. No stride load, middle middle approach. 69.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Kept throws low and on line.
Defense: 2.15-2.40 pop times. Clean action from the ear. gets hips around well.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Landyn Dykes, North Oconee High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Neutral set up. Hands by the ear. Sinks into the load. Leverage and loft to the pull side. Line drives to the middle and opposite field. 70.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Short whippy arm action, smooth release. C- Short quick delivery.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop times. Quick efficient transfer, fields the ball out in front, works through the ball. C- Strong footwork, gets moving towards the target well.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Will Thiry, Norcross High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. 67 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, whippy arm action. C- Quick/strong arm.
Defense: 2.09-2.26 pop times. Stays in legs, smooth glove, quick feet. C- Athletic setup, moves well behind the plate.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Carson Sosebee, Dawson County High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Repeatable mechanics, gets into the back hip, good power to both gaps. 71.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Short arm action, quick release
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. Clean transfer, catches out in front, athletic actions
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.

Brody Brant, North Cobb Christian (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Low, open stance. Pullside approach, consistent barrels with strong top hand. 62.2 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Quick/loose arm action from the ear.
Defense: 2.10-2.20 pop times. Smooth/quick transfer, stays athletic throughout.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Daniel Biondo, Denmark High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, tall setup. Hands start by the ear. Hands coil around the head. Creates good leverage to the pull side. Barrel works down into contact. 68.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Quick arm action from the ear.
Defense: 2.05-2.16 pop times. Clean/compact transfer, gets it out quickly.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Caden Borcherding, Etowah High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, high hands. Barrels to both gaps, strong backside power. 69.6 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Strong/loose arm action from the ear. Accurate throws.
Defense: 1.87-2.06 pop times. Smooth actions behind the plate, Athletic with solid mechanics.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Drew Abney, Pope High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance. Loud barrels to the pullside gap, consistent loud barrels. 71.6 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 95.2 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: LH. C - 76.00 mph. Short/loose arm action, clean release
Defense: 1.89-2.01 pop times. Clean/quick transfer, gains positive momentum
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Jonathan Griggs, THE WALKER SCHOOL (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Strong power to the whole field, consistent barrels. 73 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81.00 mph. Strong/loose arm, short arm action
Defense: 1.85-1.97 pop times. Quick/smooth transfers, athletic actions, solid mechanics
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Lee Holt, Kings Ridge Christian (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed off stance, hands at ears. Gets good shoulder seperation that allows the bat to whip through with 71.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. INF - 89.00 mph. OF - mph. Strong arm, athletic arm action, accurate
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Quick footwork, works through the ball
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Royce Woodson, ST PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Low, slightly open stance. Quick, compact swing, good bat to ball skills. 70.3 mph bat speed with 26 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Short/loose arm action, kept throws on the bag
Defense: 1.96-2.04 pop times. Quick/clean transfers, smooth actions, athletic behind the plate
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

Caden Truitt, Newnan High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 189-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup. Slow and controlled load, works whole field with power.; RH: Good backside moves, natural power to right side. 65.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Strong arm with a quick delivery.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop times. Clean transfers, stays in legs
Run: 8.32 runner in the 60.

Chase Campbell, Lassiter High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands at ears. Gap to gap approach, hits to all fields. 65.9 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Short arm action, gets the ball out quickly.
Defense: 2.12-2.20 pop times. Clean/compact transfer, moves well behind the plate.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Layton Sowinski, Harlem High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, low hands. Stays on plane with ball, quiet load, solid backside pop. 67.9 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. Low/on line throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.20-2.25 pop times.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Gavin Allred, Cedartown High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, hands by ear. Middle middle approach, good bat path. 69 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Short whippy arm action, accurate throws, gets ball out quickly
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop times. Quick transfer, athletic behind the plate, smooth actions
Run: runner in the 60.