Mississippi - The Mississippi Preseason ID was held Saturday, January 14th at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland, MS. This was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2023-2026 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 30 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. 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 on Saturday.

Continuing off our post-event coverage for these events, we take a look at each positional player that attended either of the events. Check back tomorrow as we conclude our post-event coverage by taking a look at each pitcher in attendance.

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positional player reports

Chad Bates, Clinton (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hits: RHH. Open stance with high handset. Nice rhythmic load and stride. Closes off into contact with level bat path and slight loft and middle of the field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79 MPH. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Quick arm action.
Defense: Aggressive on ground balls with good footwork, fields the ball out front to the side.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

Cade Clinton, Sumrall (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame
Hits: RHH. Balanced, conventional stance Easy, controlled load with long stride. Creates leverage in stride as hands stay back. Works the ball to all fields with line drive approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 MPH. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. OF-83 mph. Long arm action
Defense: 2.14-2.19 pop times. (C) Advanced behind the plate with solid footwork on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Good direction and quick arm. Solid body positioning on blocks and bunts. (OF) Good footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball out front with strong accurate arm.

Brooks Crawley, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, durable frame
Hits: SH. (L) Balanced, slightly wider stance with relaxed hand set (R) Balanced and same as left side (L) Hands raise into load and creates leverage. Attacks the baseball with intent. Good extension and middle to pull side approach (R) Same as right side with more of a pull side approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 MPH. 358' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Fields the baseball a little deep to glove side. Gaining arm strength though fairly accurate.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Thomas Cross, Jackson Prep (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Solid, muscular frame
Hits: RHH. Conventional stance with hand set slightly behind back shoulder Small, quick load with toe tap into lengthier stride. Aggression into contact with level bat path and an all fields approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 MPH. 257' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. INF-76 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: 2.11-2.16 pop times. (C) Solid set up with quick feet, good direction. Raises a little on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Advanced on blocks and bunts with very good recovery on blocks.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Brayson Graham, Wayne County (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Projectable frame
Hits: LHH. Wide, athletic and open stance with conventional handset Small load with longer stride. Level bat path. Looks to pull but can work with the pitch. Plenty of line drives during his bp round.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Long arm action
Defense: Still developing on the infield though as the body matures should have next level upside. Long arm action so may need to shorten it slightly on some angles. Quick, choppy feet with solid range.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Marshall Green Jr., Sacred Heart (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Solid, durable frame
Hits: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance with conventional hand set Small, controlled load with some knee lift into stride. Level bat path with all fields approach. Could get more extension and aggression into contact.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 MPH. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-70 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good footwork on ground balls in outfield. Fields the ball out front to glove side. Gaining arm strength with accuracy on most throws.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Colton Greene, Wayne County (MS), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-4, 227-pounds. Large durable frame
Hits: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance with hands centered in body Big load and stride. Lots of intent into contact. Fairly level bat path and uses all fields well. Present pop.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 MPH. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short, quick arm action
Defense: Advanced behind the plate with solid footwork on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Good direction and quick arm. Solid body positioning on blocks and bunts.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Bryce Halbert, New Hope (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 154-pounds. Lean, wiry projectable frame
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance, slightly open , with hands higher than normal and above right shoulder. Smooth controlled load with hands gradually dropping into slot. Short stride with level bat path. Works the middle of the field well.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 63.8 MPH. 223' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-65 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Fields baseball out front, glove side. Arm gaining strength and accuracy
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Landon Hawkins, Sumrall (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hits: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance with high handset Small controlled load and stride. Slightly upward bat path with good extension. Looks to punish with middle to pull side approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 MPH. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Long, quick arm action
Defense: Solid footwork and glove. Good range and strong accurate arm. Plenty of next level upside on infield.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Cannon Hensarling, Ocean Springs (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hits: LHH. Tall, athletic stance with high handset Controlled load and stride. Nice aggression into contact with middle to pull side approach. Can drive the baseball the other way if needed.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 MPH. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Solid action and movements at SS. Good range with strong arm that should be able to make all throws from the left side of the diamond. Plenty of positional upside.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

John Woods Hollowell, Jackson Prep (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Wiry athletic frame
Hits: LHH. Fairly tall stance and balanced. hands inside back shoulder Small load with longer stride. Level bat path. Looks to pull but can work with the pitch. Lots of line drives during round.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83 MPH. 301' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-84 mph.OF-84 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: (OF) Good footwork with a little hesitation on ground balls. Could be more aggressive though does have positional upside. (1B) Solid defender at 1B and more aggressive. Smooth glove and transfers. Accurate throws and strong arm.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

Landry Horn, Madison Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong, durable frame
Hits: LHH. Tall stance with high handset Rhythmic load and stride, solid bat path and gets on plane well. Hands work to the baseball for an all fields approach. Moving in a good direction at the plate.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-72 mph. Long arm action with some restrictions
Defense: Developing footwork in the outfield. Fields the baseball to glove side. Gaining arm strength though fairly accurate.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Russ Ingram, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 210-pounds. Stocky frame
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced and slightly open stance with high handset Easy load and stride with quick bat. Level bat path and swings with intent. Works the middle of the field well.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 MPH. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Good footwork though still developing skill set. Decent range with natural transfers and a strong accurate arm.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Addison Jayroe, Madison Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Large, durable frame
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with conventional hand set Smooth, controlled load and stride with a level bat path. Some intent in swing. Will find plenty of gaps moving forward.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 MPH. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Solid footwork around the bag with accurate arm. Smooth hands and and transfers. Polished look at 1B
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Elijah Johnson, Home School (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Tall balanced stance with conventional hand set. Big controlled load and stride. Flat bat path with pull side approach
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Quick arm action
Defense: Quick, choppy still developing feet. Good range and natural transfer. Accurate on throws.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

Jeremiah Johnson, Home School (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hits: RHH. Conventional balanced stance with rhythmic movement. Small quick load and short stride. Level bat path. Could get more extension at contact.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 59.5 MPH. 185' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph.Loose arm action with developing arm strength.
Defense: Developing footwork at infield position, accuracy on throws though still gaining arm strength.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.

Jess Johnson, Sebastopol (MS), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Solid, muscular frame
Hits: RHH. Conventional stance, slightly open Small controlled load, with toe tap stride. Level bat path with all fields approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 MPH. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Long, loose arm action
Defense: Polished look in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Liam Magee, Parklane Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hits: RHH. Wider stance, slightly open with hands near the back shoulder. Big load with normal stride length. Fairly level bath path with some aggression into contact. Works middle of the field and to the pull side.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 MPH. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Quick arm action.
Defense: Developing footwork, slightly choppy feet. Has some upside on the infield with good range and natural transfers. Accurate and gaining arm strength.

Jackson Meehan, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hits: RHH. Balanced with small crouch and conventional hand set. Small load and stride. Head stays level with crouch. Slight upward bat path with middle to pul side approach. Upside in several areas.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 MPH. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-80 mph.OF-79 mph. Loose, quick arm action
Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. (C) Very polished set up and footwork for 2026. Solid fundamentals on blocks and bunts. Next level upside at position. (INF) Good footwork though still developing at the position. Easy transfers with range and a strong accurate arm. (OF) Polished look as an outfielder. Fields the baseball out front to glove side with strong arm on throws to bases.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Trey Myers, Mize (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 142-pounds. Wiry, lean frame
Hits: LHH. Tall stance with higher handset. Easy controlled load and stride with aggression into contact. Pull side approach with intent.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 MPH. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.OF-83 mph. Loose, quick arm action.
Defense: (INF) Still developing though looks to be heading in a really good direction. Solid range and strong arm. (OF) Good footwork and accurate arm. Fields baseball out front. Advanced upside at both infield and outfield positions.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Attison O'Cain, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: CF/LHP
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds. Small, lean athletic frame
Hits: LHH. Conventional stance with high handset. Slow controlled load and normal stride. Fairly level bat path while looking to drive the ball to all fields.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 MPH. 254' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-72 mph. Loose, quick arm action
Defense: Aggressive on ground balls with good footwork, fields the ball out front to the side.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

Peyton Patridge, Tri County Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Lean athletic frame
Hits: RHH. Tall stance with conventional handset. Small controlled load with toe tap stride. Looks to pull.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 MPH. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Quick, loose arm action
Defense: Very good footwork and range on the infield. Solid glovework with quick transfer and accuracy on throws.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Aiden Peets, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame
Hits: RHH. Conventional balanced stance with high hand set. Quicker load and stride with slight body dip as hands move into slot. Level bat pat with middle of the field approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 MPH. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.OF-81 mph. Quick, loose arm action.
Defense: (INF) Solid range with very quick choppy feet and accurate arm. (OF) Aggressive approach to ground balls. Fields outfront to glove side. Accurate arm from the outfield as well.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

Jayln Sherrod, Clinton (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-5, 110-pounds. Small athletic frame
Hits: RHH. Wide stance, slightly open with high handset Small controlled load, no stride with inverted rotation. Level bat path with all fields approach.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 MPH. 181' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph.Loose arm action
Defense: Still developing footwork with good range. Look forward to seeing him as body continues to mature.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

Ashton Smith, Germantown (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced stance, slightly open with high hand set. Short load with longer stride. Upward bat path and looks to pull. Could get a little more extension into contact.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 MPH. 248' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.OF-78 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: (INF) Looks confident on the infield with solid footwork and range. Good body positioning on all angles. Natural transfer with accurate arm. (OF) Good footwork in the outfield as well. Fields the ball out front to glove side. Upside as a utility player.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Buckley Stewart, Madison Central (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Small athletic frame
Hits: LHH. Balanced set up with very high hand set. Slow controlled load and normal stride as hands stay high and work down. Fairly level bat path with all fields approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 MPH. 260' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. INF-75 mph.Short quick arm action
Defense: 2.19-2.24 pop times. (C) Advanced look behind the plate with footwork on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Good direction with quick arm. Solid body positioning on blocks and bunts. (INF) Good footwork though still developing hands. decent range though arm gets a little long at times on throws to 1B.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.

Hayden Wilson, Madison Central (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Projectable frame
Hits: RHH. Wide stance, with slightly higher handset Very small load with average stride. Hits off the front leg a little with level bat path. looks to drive the baseball to the middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73 MPH. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.Long arm action
Defense: Developing feet on the infield with solid glove work and easy fluid transfers. Will only continue to get better as body matures. Some upside
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

Christopher Green II, Vicksburg (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hits: RHH. Tall stance with slight preset load, high hand set. Smooth load and stride. Hands work down to ball well with level bat path. Works middle to pull side mostly. Good extension into contact.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. Long arm action.  
Defense: Good footwork on infield. Solid hands with range. Natural transfers with accurate arm.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

 

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