Prep Baseball Report

All-State Games: Outfield Analysis


Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director

The All-State Games took place on Saturday, November 4th, at Alex Box Stadium, home of Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, LA. The event saw ninety-eight of Louisiana’s top prospects perform in front of dozens of college coaches and the Prep Baseball Report scouting staff.

The All-State Games was loaded with top-level talent from across the state of Louisiana. A few weeks ago, our scouting staff dove into the top statistical performers from the event with the Stats Breakdown, which you can view HERE.

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To view the Quick Hits article from the event, CLICK HERE.

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Let's dive further into the event with analysis of the outfielders in attendance.

Outfielders

Carson Balthazar OF / C / Central(BR), LA / 2018

Currently ranked No. 40 in Louisiana's 2018 class. Athletic 6-foot, 180-pound frame, strong build. Showed high level of athleticism posting a 6.65 60-yard dash. Quality defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and plays through ball athletically. Long gather into short, high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 77 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth leg kick load, short stride and good lower half use. Line-drive, gap to gap type approach with fluid rhythm, level path into slight up hill finish and quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 89 mph.

Matthew Barthelemy RHP / 2B / Belle Chasse, LA / 2018

Currently ranked No. 19 in Louisiana's 2018 class. Athletic 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame. Showed athleticism running a 6.8 60-yard dash. Athletic defender with developing hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges while fielding balls deep. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with some accuracy on throws, produced a positional velocity of 87 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, works backwards in load with leg lift, and solid balance. Line-drive type approach with slight bar that works inside the baseball; produced exit velocity of 82 mph.

Jacob Bernard OF / Lakeshore, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 12 in Louisiana's 2019 class, and No. 259 Overall. Athletic 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame, strong build with developed strength in wrists and forearms. Left-handed hitter that hits from athletic, stacked setup, leg-lift with quick tempo and smooth load. Gap-to-gap type approach with natural lift in path, present power to pull side, explosive lower half and advanced bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 93 mph. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and plays through ball athletically. Mid-line gather into short, high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 79 mph.

Matthew Bihm OF / LHP / Centreville Academy, LA / 2020

Currently ranked No. 6 in Louisiana's 2020 class, and No, 107 Overall. Athletic 5-foot-11, 183-pound frame, strong build. Quality athlete that posted a 6.69 60-yard dash. Left-handed hitter hits from tall, open, athletic setup, working backwards with leg lift, and loose rhythm. Gap-to-gap type approach with level swing path, fluid rhythm, and advanced bat speed; produced exit velocity of 98 mph. Outfielder with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges while playing through ball athletically. Long, loose, arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and solid arm strength, produced a positional velocity of 88 mph.

Dylan Carmouche LHP / 1B / University Lab, LA / 2020

Louisiana-Lafayette recruit, currently ranked No. 4 in Louisiana's 2020 class, and No. 94 Overall. Athletic 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame, long limbs with room to add strength. Switch hitter that hits from athletic, balanced setup, with short stride and solid balance. Gap-to-gap type approach with slightly uphill path and strength to pull side that produced an exit velocity of 86 mph. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges while playing through balls athletically. Loose arm action into 3/4 release with inconsistent accuracy and quality arm strength, posting a positional velocity of 83 mph. Also posted a 7.16 60-yard dash time.

Roderick Coffee OF / 1B / Central(BR), LA / 2018

Texas Southern recruit, currently ranked No. 50 in Louisiana's 2018 class. Lanky 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame with room to add strength. Solid defender with average hands and clean exchanges. Long, loose arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and life on throws producing a positional velocity of 89 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from tall, athletic stance with a smooth knee-to-knee type load. Gap to gap contact with some rhythm, slightly uphill path with length and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 96 mph, while finishing on backside. Also posted a 7.1 60-yard dash.

Joe Delaney OF / SS / Brother Martin, LA / 2020

Currently ranked No. 43 in Louisiana's 2020 class. Lean 5-foot-9, 149-pound frame, athletic build with room to add strength. Showed high-level athleticism, with present fast-twitch actions posting a 6.58 60-yard dash. Quality defender with ability to remain in the middle of the field, showed average hands, quick, fluid footwork, fielding balls athletically, and quick, clean exchanges. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws, and arm strength that produced a positional velocity of 83 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, and excellent balance through swing. Line-drive, gap-to-gap approach with fluid rhythm, compact stroke with level path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph.

Cameron Dickerson OF / 2B / Live Oak, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 78 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Average, athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame. Displayed solid athleticism running a 6.76 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter works from tall, open setup, leg kick, and smooth load. Fluid rhythm with quality lower half, flat path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 84 mph. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchanges and smooth footwork, working through the ball athletically. Medium arm stroke into high-3/4 release recording a positional velocity of 76 mph.

Braden Duhon OF / SS / Sam Houston, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 23 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Lean 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame, athletic build with room to add strength. Displayed solid athleticism running a 6.8 60-yard dash. Solid defender, works through the ball athletically with average hands, smooth footwork, and clean exchanges. Short arm stroke into high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throw, producing a positional velocity of 84 mph. Left-handed hitter that works from a tall, open setup, leg kick and smooth load. Fluid, loose rhythm with slightly uphill path into the finish and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 78 mph.

William Duncan OF / St. Paul's, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 43 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Lean 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with rangy, athletic build. Showed athleticism posting a 6.76 60-yard dash. Solid defender with average hands, deliberate footwork, working through ball athletically. Slow, clean exchange, medium arm stroke into high-3/4 release, produced a positional velocity 83 mph. Right-handed hitter that starts from a tall, stacked setup. Leg lift load, short stride, slight bar as hands work back. Line-drive approach with flat path and bat speed that produced and exit velocity of 79 mph.

Ron Franklin OF / SS / Archbishop Rummel, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 27 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Long 6-foot, 170-pound frame, athletic build, fast-twitch actions, and room to add strength. Fluid, athletic runner that posted a 6.79 60-yard dash. Fluid defender with soft hands, athletic, quick footwork, and clean, quick transfers. Medium arm stroke into high-3/4 release with quality arm strength, carry and accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 84 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from wide, balanced setup, short stride, smooth load, and quality balance. Gap-to-gap approach with solid rhythm, level to slightly uphill bat path, and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 86 mph.

Christian Gantt OF / OF / St. John, LA / 2021

Currently ranked No. 20 in Louisiana's 2021 class. Medium 5-foot-8, 158-pound frame, athletic build. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, solid balance with shift of weight loading and short stride. Line-drive type approach with developing rhythm, uphill path, produced exit velocity of 78 mph. Outfielder with average hands, fluid footwork and long, clean exchanges working through athletically. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws produced a positional velocity of 74 mph. Ran a 7.41 60-yard dash.

Hunter Giroir C / OF / West Feliciana, LA / 2020

Currently ranked No. 37 in Louisiana's 2020 class. Average 5-foot-7, 145-pound frame, athletic build. Showed athleticism running a 6.9 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, works backwards with toe tap, and short stride. Line drive, pull side approach with slightly uphill path, early rhythm and bat speed producing exit velocity of 79 mph. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, working through balls athletically in the outfield. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 79 mph.

Austin Granier RHP / OF / Ponchatoula, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 111 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Average 5-foot-8, 165-pound frame, lean build. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, working backwards with leg lift load, and short stride. Line-drive type approach with developing rhythm, occasional length to the bat path, working uphill through the finish, and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 88 mph. Outfielder with solid hands, smooth footwork, while working through the ball athletically. Short, arm action into high-3/4 release, producing a positional velocity of 83 mph. Ran a 7.14 60-yard dash.

Jacob LaPrairie OF / St. Thomas More, LA / 2020

Currently ranked No. 47 in Louisiana's 2020 class. Medium 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays through balls athletically. Long arm action into high-¾ release with some accuracy on throws and developing arm strength, produced a 76 mph positional velocity. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup. Works backwards with leg lift load, dives on front side, with solid balance. Line drive, gap-to-gap type approach with short path, fluid rhythm and solid bat speed, producing an exit velocity of 88 mph. Displayed athleticism running a 6.83 60-yard dash.

Bryce LaRocca 3B / OF / Barbe, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 42 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with room to add strength. Right-handed hitter hits from a balanced, athletic setup, works backwards in load with simple leg lift load and short stride. Short, aggressive stroke with leverage, slightly uphill path through finish and fluid rhythm; produced an exit velocity of 82 mph. Quality defender with soft hands, smooth footwork, making clean exchanges while working through ball athletically. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy, produced an outfield positional velocity of 86 mph and infield positional velocity of 75 mph. Also posted a 7.3 60-yard dash.

Davis Meche SS / RHP / Barbe , LA / 2020

 Currently ranked No. 5 in Louisiana's 2020 class, and No. 105 Overall. Athletic 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with room to add strength. One of the top 2020 prospects in Louisiana, high-energy player with advanced feel for the game. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, plays through balls athletically, and shows advanced understanding of infield play. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced an infield positional velocity of 82 mph and 89 mph from outfield. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride and excellent balance. Line-drive type approach with fluid rhythm, short, level path, advanced feel to hit and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 88 mph. Also posted a 7.11 60-yard dash.

Ethan Medlin OF / RHP / Barbe , LA / 2021

Currently ranked No. 19 in Louisiana's 2021 class. Average 5-foot-9, 140-pound frame with room to add strength. Showed athleticism for age running a 7.05 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter hits from balanced setup, works backwards in load with simple shift of weight, and short stride. Line-drive type approach with level path, producing an exit velocity of 79 mph. Outfielder with average hands, solid footwork, clean exchanges while fielding balls out front and working through athletically. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy, produced a positional velocity of 75 mph.

Gus Milligan OF / RHP / St Louis Catholic, LA / 2020

Louisiana State recruit, currently ranked No. 7 in Louisiana's 2020 class, No, 117 Overall. Lean 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame, long levers, athletic build with room to add strength. Showed athleticism running a 6.89 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, subtle leg lift, and solid balance. Line-drive type approach with flat path, rhythm and bat speed; produced an exit velocity of 84 mph. Outfielder with average hands, solid footwork, long exchanges while working through athletically. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and developing arm strength, produced a positional velocity of 80 mph.

Josh Pearson SS / OF / West Monroe , LA / 2022

One of the top prospects in Louisiana's 2022 class. Athletic 5-foot-7, 175-pound frame, with strong build in lower half. Premium level of athleticism posting a 6.66 60-yard dash. Left-handed hitter with balanced, athletic setup smooth load, short stride and explosive lower half. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, up-hill path and explosive bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 88 mph. Solid defender with average hands and clean exchange. Short arm action into high-¾ release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 80 mph.

Eddie Pezant OF / RHP / Central(BR), LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 56 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Average 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame, lean build with room to add strength. Solid athlete posting a 6.86 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter that hits from a crouch, athletic setup, subtle leg lift load and length in stride. Gap-to-gap approach with level path into uphill finish and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 81 mph. Solid defender that works through ball wells with average hands and smooth footwork. Clean mid-line exchange into short, quick high-3/4 release producing a positional velocity of 86 mph with carry and accuracy on throws.

Branon Pope RHP / C / Acadiana, LA / 2018

Currently ranked No. 46 in Louisiana's 2018 class. Average 5-foot-7, 165-pound frame, medium, athletic build. Outfielder with average hands, smooth footwork, and clean, slow exchange. Short arm action into over the top release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 89 mph from outfield. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with slightly uphill path, fluid rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 81 mph. Also posted a 7.29 60-yard dash.

Carter Quinn OF / Barbe, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 8 in Louisiana's 2019 class, No. 216 Overall. Lean 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, athletic build with room to add strength. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, and outstanding balance. Line-drive, gap-to-gap type approach with fluid rhythm, simple, direct path that shows ability to create backspin, strength at contact, and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 81 mph. Outstanding defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, shows advanced instincts and feel, as well as quick, clean transfers. Long, loose arm action into high-3/4 release with plus arm strength and accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 90 mph. Fluid overall athlete, smooth, easy runner that posted a 6.93 60-yard dash.

Cole Stromboe OF / Brother Martin, LA / 2020

Currently ranked No. 30 in Louisiana's 2020 class. Athletic 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame with room to add strength. Showed solid level of athleticism running a 6.87 60-yard dash Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, small leg lift load, short stride and solid balance. Line-drive type approach with slight arm bar, rotational path, producing an exit velocity of 87 mph. Outfielder with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges working through athletically. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws, produced a positional velocity of 81 mph..

Mason Turner OF / SS / Terrebonne, LA / 2018

Nicholls State recruit, currently ranked No. 8 in Louisiana's 2018 class, and No. 379 Overall. Lean 6-foot, 175-pound frame, athletic build, room to add strength. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, leg lift, explosive lower half and solid balance. Line-drive, gap-to-gap type approach with fluid rhythm, level path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 87 mph. Quality defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, and plays through balls athletically. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy, and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 92 mph. Also posted a 6.86 60-yard dash.

Reed Vincent RHP / 1B / St. Thomas Moore, LA / 2019

Currently ranked No. 63 in Louisiana's 2019 class. Athletic 6-foot, 157-pound frame, long levers with room to add strength. Solid defender with average hands, solid footwork, and plays through balls well. Short arm action into ¾ release with some accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 82 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, open setup, short stride, smooth load and quality balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph. Also posted a 7.25 60-yard dash.

Mason Zambo OF / 3B / Catholic(BR), LA / 2021

Currently ranked No. 24 in Louisiana's 2021 class. Athletic 6-foot-2, 178-pound frame, developed, strong build. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, loading with subtle shift of weight, and short stride. Level, lengthy path with uphill finish and bat speed, produced an exit velocity of 77 mph. Outfielder with decent hands, deliberate footwork, and plays through balls well. Short arm action into high-3/4 release, producing a positional velocity of 82 mph with accuracy on throws. Ran a 7.32 60-yard dash.

Zane Zeppuhar OF / LHP / St Amant , LA / 2018

Southeastern Louisiana recruit, currently ranked No. 10 in Louisiana's 2018 class, and No. 398 Overall. Athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame, strong build. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, and plays through balls well. Long, loose arm action into a ¾ release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 86 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a tall setup with a smooth load, short stride, explosive lower half and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 91 mph. Also posted a 7.30 60-yard dash.

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