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.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at the scouting reports from the event. First, by looking at the Top-5 outfielders 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

South McCoy, Tupelo (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 183-pounds. Physical and athletic frame. Proportional throughout. Strong and well developed.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance with relaxed hand set. Short, smooth load with very small knee lift. Attacks the ball out front with a line drive approach. Works well with the pitch to all fields. 69.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. OF-86 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Good footwork. Fields the ball out front to the glove side and makes a strong, accurate throw home. Approaches balls well on the infield. Good glovework with a smooth transfer for throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.13 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 71.63 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

Jack Poole, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with slightly lower hand set Controlled load with toe-tap stride. Attacks the ball out front looking to elevate. Pull side approach. 70.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Approaches the ball easily with good footwork. Fields the ball out front to glove side with a good transfer with a strong throw home.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 63.8 Edge Score

Cade Fairley, Warren Central (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Stronger and athletic frame, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open stance with slightly lower, relaxed hand set. Controlled load and stride with slight knee lift. Attacks the ball out front with a level bat path. Works well with the pitch to all fields. 71.8 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. OF-91 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Solid look in the outfield. Easily approaches the ball with good footwork. Fields out front to glove side with a smooth transfer with a strong arm. Developing footwork in the infield. Decent range. Good glovework with a quick transfer for a strong throw to 1st.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 60.9 Edge Score

Chesley Rhodes, St Stanislaus (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, lean build. Muscular look. Strong and sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance with slightly lower hand set. Easy load and stride with knee lift. Level bat path for a solid line drive approach. Looks to drive the ball with authority to the pull side. 73.4 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Fields ball out front to glove side. Smooth transition for a strong throw home.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 74.24 Edge Score

 

best of the rest

Pierce Anderson, Madison Ridgeland (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Durable frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced stance with slightly higher hand set Easy load with toe-tap stride from both sides of the plate. Level bat path allows for a line drive approach to all fields. 65.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. OF-77 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good look in the outfield. Solid footwork. Fields ball out front to glove side with a good transfer. Good footwork at 1st as well on throws to 2nd. Good glove as well.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.93 Edge Score

Tristan Baldwyn, East Union Attendance Center (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, spread out stance with higher hand set. Quick, easy load and stride. Some loft to swing but bat travels through the zone well. Looks to pull the ball but can go up the middle well also. 66.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Easily approaches ground balls in the outfield with good footwork. Fields out front to glove side with a smooth transition for a strong throw home.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 71.71 Edge Score

Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Proportional throughout, leaner and athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Small, easy load and stride. Attacks the ball out front looking to elevate the ball with authority to the pull side. 67.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball out front with a smooth transfer for a strong throw home.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.86 Edge Score

Jacob Baugh, Presbyterian Christian (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Room for additional size to be added to the frame. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic stance with hands set in line with back shoulder Short, easy load and stride. Attacks the ball out front with a level bat path. Looks to drive the ball up the middle and pull side. 67.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 262' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Fields out front to glove side for a smooth transfer for throws home.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.62 Edge Score

Dillon DeHaven, Seminary (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Smaller build, lean and athletic. Plenty of room for additional mass.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slightly higher hand set Easy, controlled load and stride. Some loft to swing. Works well up the middle to pull side. 63.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 222' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid look on the outfield. Good footwork. Fields ball to the glove side. Smooth transfer for a strong, accurate throw home.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 75.41 Edge Score

Andrew Hendrichovsky, Lewisburg (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Leaner and smaller frame. Plenty of room to add mass to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Conventional stance with hands set in line with back shoulder Short, easy load and stride. Level bat path through the zone for a line drive approach up the middle to pull side. 61.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 297' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball well out front to glove side. Strong accurate arm.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 63.44 Edge Score

Hayes Hooker, Tupelo (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slightly higher hand set Easy, controlled load and stride. Hands separate well into stride. Level bat path with a line drive approach. Works up the middle well. 62.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Easily approaches balls in the outfield with good footwork. Solid glove and transfer for good throws home.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 75.98 Edge Score

Daniel Hopper, Grenada (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Long and lean body, projectable frame. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced stance with relaxed hand set. Smooth, easy load and stride. Level bat path for a solid line drive approach. Looks to pull the ball or drive up the middle. 65.4 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 232' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Good glovework with a good transfer. Solid arm getting stronger with maturity.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 69.07 Edge Score

Landon Hoshell, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: MIF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Leaner with long limbs. Plenty of room to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with hands set in line with back shoulder Controlled load and stride with knee lift. Solid line drive approach up the middle to pull side. 60.6 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 239' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. OF-81 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Fields the ball well in the outfield. Good footwork and glovework with a solid arm. Good look in the infield as well. Solid glovework with a quick transfer for throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 47.97 Edge Score

Ethan Kingston, Bay Saint Louis (MS), 2024 East Mississippi CC
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher hand set. Small load and stride but attacks the ball out front with an aggressive swing. Level bat path allows for line drives to all fields. 68.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball out front to the glove side with a quick transfer for a strong throw home.
ATH: 6.74 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 68.25 Edge Score

Chamberlain McClain, Pillow Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Strong and sturdy look, athletic. Proportional.
Hit: LHH. Conventional stance with slightly lower hand set. Quick load and stride. Level bat path through the zone as he attacks the ball out front. Solid line drive approach to the pull side. 67.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-72 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Good glovework. Fields the ball out front well to the glove side.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.27 Edge Score

Grady Mitchell, Corinth (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic and leaner build. Well developed and physical look for his age.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with slightly higher hand set. Controlled load and stride. Attacks the ball out front looking to pull. Some loft to swing but plenty of line drives. 72.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-86 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields the ball out front to glove side with a smooth transfer for a strong throw to home.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 53.27 Edge Score

Aiden Peets, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Leaner and smaller build, room to add mass to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with hands set inside back shoulder Controlled load and stride with knee lift. Hands separate well into stride. Level bat path. Good line drive approach to the middle of the field. 65.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 248' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. OF-81 mph. Quick, loose arm action
Defense: Good look in the outfield. Aggressively approaches the ball, fields out out front to glove side with a good transfer for a strong throw home. Good footwork in the infield. Good glove with a smooth transfer for a good throw to 1st.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.21 Edge Score

Major Quin, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Smaller, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Controlled load and stride with slight knee lift. Level bat path through the zone looking to drive the ball up the middle with a line drive approach. 72.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork in the outfield. Fields out front to glove side with a smooth transition for a strong throw.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 59.18 Edge Score

Calvin Robinson, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Longer limbed, has added mass since previous look. Proportional.
Hit: SH. Conventional stance with relaxed hand set. Easy load and stride with slight knee lift from both sides. Attacks the ball out front. Solid line drive approach up the middle to pull side from right side. Pull side approach from left side. 67.6 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 375' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front with a good transfer for a good throw home.
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 68.69 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

Adyn Westmoreland, Heritage Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 190-pounds. Physical and well developed lower half. Strong and sturdy. Stocky-like.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance with higher hand set Easy, controlled load and stride with small knee lift. Quick hands and level bat path allow for a solid line drive approach to the pull side. 69.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork on the outfield. Fields ball out front to glove side. Quick transfer and a good arm as well.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 74.32 Edge Score

Ashton Willis, Desoto Central (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Leaner and athletic body, proportional with room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with relaxed hands in line with back shoulder Easy load and stride. Hands separate well into stride. Looks to drive the ball up the middle. Has some loft to swing but mostly line drives. 60.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 254' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball well out front to glove side. Arm getting stronger with maturity.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 76.4 Edge Score

 

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