HATTIESBURG, MS - The Magnolia State Games was held on Tuesday, June 13th and Wednesday June 14th at the The University of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, MS. This event was the top invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2027 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated innings during game play and were able to get numbers and metrics via TrackMan. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing at the event.

Wrapping up our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at the scouting reports from the event. Lastly, by looking at the Top-5 catchers from the event along with the best of the rest.

The Magnolia State Games is a key identifier for the Prep Baseball Report Future Games and over the last three years, the Magnolia State Games has produced 28 Future Gamers.

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THE TOP-5

Ethan Walker, Purvis (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Conventional stance with lower hand set. Controlled load and stride with knee lift. Attacks the ball out front looking to drive the ball up the middle. 66.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 1.91-2.09 pop times. Solid look behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd. Quick transfer as well with a strong arm. Good positioning on blocks and fundamental approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 60.22 Edge Score

Seth Giamportone, Northpoint Christian (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Well developed lower half, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Conventional, athletic stance with conventional hand set. Controlled load and stride. Some loft to swing but plenty of line drives. Looks to drive the ball with a pull side approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 1.88-1.91 pop times. Advanced look behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd. Quick feet and a strong arm. Good positioning on blocks and fundamental approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.27 Edge Score

Cameron McCain, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong look to the lower half, proportional build. Sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with slightly higher hand set. Easy load and stride. Some loft to swing. Works well with the pitch up the middle to the pull side. 65.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop times. Advanced look behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd. Quick transfer for a strong, accurate throw. Solid positioning on blocks and good fundamental approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.35 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 78.29 Edge Score

Drew Hollimon, East Union Attendance Center (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Smaller, lean and athletic frame. Room to add additional size and mass.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Easy load and stride. Attacks the ball out front with a level bat path. Works well with the pitch for an all fields approach. 69.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-84 mph. Short, quick arm action behind the plate. Long arm action in the outfield.
Defense: 1.97-2.03 pop times. Solid footwork behind the plate on throws to 2nd. Gets the ball out quickly with good direction. Good positioning on blocks and bunt coverages. Good look in the outfield as well. Good footwork and glove work. Smooth transfer on throws to home with a solid arm.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 71.72 Edge Score

Samuel Tumminello, Pearl River Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Taller, balanced, slightly open stance with hands in line with back shoulder. Easy load and stride with slight knee lift. Attacks the ball out front well with a level bat path for a solid line drive approach. Works well up the middle to pull side. 63.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 161' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop times. Solid set up behind the plate. Good footwork on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Quick transfer and strong arm allows for a solid pop time. Fundamental approach to blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.41 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 74.72 Edge Score

 

best of the rest

Chase Adcock, Simpson Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Bigger body, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open stance with hands in line with back shoulder Controlled load and stride. Hands separate well into stride. Solid line drive approach up the middle to pull side. 63.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 244' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop times. Solid look behind the plate. Good footwork on throws to 2nd. Good direction on throws to 3rd as well. Good positioning on blocks and solid approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 8.25 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.56 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.03 Edge Score

Owen Bellanger, Gulfport (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Sturdy frame, well developed lower half. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with slightly higher hand set. Easy load and stride with slight knee lift. Level bat path looking to drive the ball up the middle.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.02-2.07 pop times. Good footwork behind the plate. Quick feet and transfer on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Arm developing with maturity. Fundamental approach to blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.32 Edge Score

Aiden Hancock, Ocean Springs (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Leaner and athletic body, proportional with room to add size.
Hit: LHH. Conventional stance with hands in line with back shoulder. Short easy load and stride from the left side. Looks to drive the ball the opposite way but can turn on a pitch to the pull side as well. 79.5 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.15-2.19 pop times. Good look behind the plate. Solid footwork on throws to 2nd. Gets the ball out quickly for a good accurate throw. Good direction on throws to 3rd as well. Solid approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 78.8 Edge Score

JD Harvey, Seminary (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional build, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with preset load and relaxed hand set. Small load and stride. Attacks the ball out front with a level bat path. Looks to drive the ball up the middle with a solid line drive approach. 65 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short quick arm action
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Solid set up behind the plate. Advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Gets the ball out quickly with arm getting stronger with maturity. Good positioning on blocks and solid approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.85 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 78.83 Edge Score

John Hay, St Patricks (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well developed frame, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance with higher hand set. Controlled load and stride with slight knee lift. Attacks the ball out front well. Some loft to swing. Works well middle of the field to pull side. 69.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.06-2.09 pop times. Good look behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Good positioning on blocks and fundamental approach to bunts.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.42 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.7 Edge Score

Tyler Hester, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Strong look to the lower half, leaner frame that can add size.
Hit: RHH. Conventional, slightly open stance with slightly higher hand set. Controlled load with toe-tap stride. Level bat path for a good line drive approach. Looks to drive the ball up the middle to the opposite field. 63.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 238' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.04-2.18 pop times. Good direction on throws to 2nd. Quick feet allows for a solid pop time. Arm developing with maturity. Good positioning on blocks and fundamental approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 58.91 Edge Score

Brannon Hill, Winona Christian (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 60-1, 180-pounds. Lean frame, athletic body that can add more size.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with hands slightly outside back shoulder. Easy load and stride with small knee lift. Level bat path allows for a solid line drive approach. Looks to drive the ball up the middle but works well with the pitch to all fields. 66.4 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 226' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.13-2.16 pop times. Good setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Quick transfer with a good arm. Good positioning on blocks. Fundamental approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 71.17 Edge Score

Mack Jones, West Lauderdale (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Developing frame, proportional size throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stanec with relaxed hand set. Easy load and stride with slight knee lift. Some loft to swing but plenty of line drives as well. Pull side approach but can drive up the middle as well. 67.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.16-2.19 pop times. Good footwork behind the plate. Quick transfer on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Arm developing with maturity. Fundamental approach to blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 68.32 Edge Score

William Parker, Biloxi (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slightly lower hand set Short, quick load and stride. Attacks the ball out front well. Some loft to swing but plenty of line drives as well. Works well up the middle to pull side. 70.4 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 350' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. INF-81 mph. Short quick arm action
Defense: 1.99-2.15 pop times. Advanced look behind the plate. Good footwork and direction on throws to 2nd. Quick transfer with a strong arm. Good footwork on throws to 3rd as well. Fundamental approach to blocks and bunt coverages. Good footwork on the infield. Good glove with a smooth transfer for throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 78.15 Edge Score

Andrew Phelps, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean and athletic body. Room to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance with relaxed hand set. Short load and stride. Level path path for a good line drive approach. Looks to drive the ball up the middle to the pull side. 63.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: 2.09-2.22 pop times. Good setup behind the plate. Good footwork on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Gets the ball out quickly for a good, accurate throw. Fundamental approach to blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 63.79 Edge Score

Grant Walendzik, Lewisburg (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Stocky-like look to the frame, lean and athletic. Sturdy and strong.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slightly lower hand set. Short easy load and stride. Some loft to swing. Attacks the baseball outfront well for a solid pull side approach.. 67.9 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-67 mph. OF-78 mph. Short quick arm action
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop times. Good direction behind the plate on throws to 2nd. Quick transfer for a solid pop time. Good lane on throws to 3rd as well. Fundamental approach to blocks and bunt coverages. Easily approaches balls well in the outfield with good footwork. Fields out front with a smooth transfer for a good throw home.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 69.63 Edge Score

 

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