2024 Future Games: Team Mississippi, Quick Hits

Eric EJ Booth Jr. OF / 1B / Oak Grove, MS / 2026

Continues to make his case for the top spot in the 2026 class. The solid 6-0, 200 pound center fielder from Oak Grove ran an event best 6.37 60 on Day 1 and then sparkled in game play the rest of the week. Booth’s combination of speed and power (98 EV), along with the ability to drive the baseball to all fields, will make him a very hot ticket come Thursday. While very consistent at finding the most of the barrel, his legs make even the most routine ground-balls interesting. 

Another line drive off the bat of EJ Booth for a single to left. Solid week for the speedy outfielder!@theericboothjr @OGHSBaseball #PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/zwKCCajbas

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 27, 2024

Henry Abt OF / RHP / Hartfield Academy , MS / 2026

Had a very good day at the Jackson ID earlier this summer and earned an invite to this years Future Games. The 5-10, 185 pound rising junior from Hartfield Academy definitely made the most of his time in Atlanta. In Game 1, Abt picked up a couple of hits including a big rbi single to the left field showing off his ability to use the entire field. Later in the event he added a stand up double to left using his 100 mph exit velocity. As one of several solid dual threats on the roster, Abt also toed the rubber in Game 3 using a fastball up 86 mph and showing solid tumbling action to his 12/6 breaker. 

Another barrel found by Henry Abt as he delivers the stand up double at the Future Games…@AbtHenry @HA_Hawks_BSB #PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/OiKd2wS0aU

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 27, 2024

‘26 OF/RHP
(@AbtHenry; @HA_Hawks_BSB)

FB: 84-86 mph
CB: 70-71 mph
SL: 75-77 mph

Yet another two way prospect in the 2026 class. Length and quickness in arm action. Solid 12/6 action to breaking ball…#PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/lWMcsnI6zr

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 29, 2024

Tyner Flynt / LHP / Presbyterian Christian School, MS / 2026

Has one of the sweetest swings you will see and has progressively gotten more dangerous at the plate every year since we first saw him at a Rising Stars event in 2020. During the Future Games workout on Wednesday, Flynt recorded exit velocities up to 99 mph while spraying the baseball around the field. The 6-0, 180 pounder found a pitch on the inner half in Game 2 and delivered a ground rule double over the right fielder. Flynt’s delivery on the mound is pretty solid as well and on Friday night he jumped on the mound and threw up a zero using a running fastball up to 88 mph with one of the better change ups we witnessed during the event. 

‘26 OF/LHP Tyner Flynt (@tyner_flynt23; @Baseball_PCS) drives this pitch for a ground rule double.

One of the top dual threats in the 2026 class. Silky smooth swing and with ability to drive the baseball to all fields…#PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/H3xIg3E1Hk

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 27, 2024

‘26 LHP/OF Tyner Flynt
(@tyner_flynt23; @Baseball_PCS)

FB: 85-88 mph
CH: 75-76 mph
CB: 70-73 mph

Another legit dual prospect in the class! Can work both sides of the plate with his FB. Change up has come on very strong of late! #PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/B1OxBk96dx

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 28, 2024

Nelson Barthel C / OF / Northwest Rankin, MS / 2026

There’s something special about watching catchers work for their pitchers. A few years ago we saw a workhorse in Duncan Matthews (now at South Alabama) and this year Nelson Barthel fits that mold. He still has work ahead of him, which all young players do, but its evident he understands his role. On Wednesday, the Northwest Rankin product put up some solid numbers which included a 1.94 pop time and 79 mph catcher velocity. At the plate the 5-9, 200 pound Barthel is advanced as well with a gap to gap, line drive approach with middle of the order run producing ability. He may need his phone charger on Thursday! 

‘26 C Nelson Barthel (@NelsonBarthel; @NWR_BASEBALL) adds a pull side rbi single.

One of the top receivers in the class. Controls the running game and drives baseballs gap to gap. Advanced ability at the plate. #PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/zNzlAUDjfN

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 26, 2024

Taylor Latham RHP / OF / Hartfield Academy, MS / 2026

Made the most of his outing on Friday as he got the starting nod versus Team Louisiana. The sturdy 6-0, 185 pounder from Hartfield Academy opened some eyes dotting his fastball to all quadrants in the strike zone and sitting in the 88-90 range while touching 91 a few times. The righty was in command and went right after hitters using his fastball and a breaking ball with sharp action and up to 2600 spin. He’s part of a dynamic core that should give Hartfield a solid chance at ending Jackson Preps 7 year run in MAIS 6A.

‘26 RHP Taylor Latham
(@Taylor_Latham12; @HA_Hawks_BSB)

FB: 87-90 (T91)
CB: 71-76 mph (2601 spin)
CH: 76-79 mph

Lots of life in the zone with the fastball. Goes right after hitters with tight action to a breaking ball that induces lots of swings and misses…#PBFG24 ||… pic.twitter.com/7zjsHShkfs

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 27, 2024

Jackson Meehan SS / RHP / Northwest Rankin, MS / 2026

Had a dominant outing versus Arkansas on Saturday night as the 6-2, 180 pound right hander from Northwest Rankin got the start on the mound. Meehan, who we had seen at previous Mississippi events came with a little extra to Atlanta as his fastball sat 87-90 mph throughout his 3 innings of work. He worked both sides of the plate well while mixing in a swing and miss slider and some fiery competitiveness! With his lean and lanky frame, the next calendar year could add even more velocity to his arsenal.  

‘26 RHP Jackson Meehan
(@JacksonMeehan13; @NWR_BASEBALL)

FB: 88-90 mph
CH: 81-83 mph
SL: 76-78 mph

Made quite the impression with tons of life to the fastball. Swing and miss action to his slider and fiery competitiveness on the bump…#PBFG24 || @PBR_Uncommitted@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/MWw1bT1Wgq

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 28, 2024

Justin Word RHP / SS / MS, Jackson Academy, MS / 2026

Led things off in Game 1 and went to work quick with a lead off double down the right field line for his first of two hits. We have liked the 5-10,165 pounder since we first saw him in 2021 at a scout day and he has continued to grow his game which is very exciting to watch. Word, who recently transferred to Jackson Academy, runs well (6.80 60) and drives the baseball to all fields using quick hands, a level bat path, and aggression into contact. He’s a guy you want on your team!

‘26 INF Justin Word (@justinword_8; @JAraiderBSB) picked up a couple of hits in his first game at the Future Games.

All-around steady player in all phases! 99 EV, 6.85 runner, 83 mph across the diamond and can pick it. All the tools transfer to the field!#PBFG24 ||… pic.twitter.com/jK3w2WV3ZM

— Prep Baseball Mississippi (@PrepBaseballMS) July 26, 2024

Justin San Miguel SS / 2B / OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, MS / 2026

Yet another dynamic middle infielder on Team Mississippi’s roster, Justin San Miguel came on strong with his bat this spring and earned a spot on this years roster. We knew he had a smooth glove and strong arm and it was just a matter of time for his bat. Well his bat is here now too as the 5-10, 170 pounder hit 11 home runs this past spring. San Miguel has high upside and will continue to get stronger which is scary to think about. Big week ahead for the rising junior.

‘26 SS Justin San Miguel (MS) smacks this one up the middle for a line drive single.

Developing frame with more strength on the way. Smooth stroke. #PBFG24 || @PrepBaseballMS pic.twitter.com/EMQNUrrCLX

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) July 26, 2024