Updated 2025 Mississippi Player Rankings
August 29, 2022
The summer of 2022 is coming to an end, which means it's time to revisit the player rankings for all three classes, and next in line is the Class of 2025. We've been able to get a true & honest look at most of these prospects this summer, whether it be at tournaments at LakePoint Sports, a showcase setting or at a high school game this past spring. This class is already littered with tons of verbal commitments to Power 5 schools inside the Top-50 and numerous prospects that made a splash onto the scene this spring and summer.
It's going to be fun to see where all of these players end up, as many of them still have plenty of maturing to come heading into their junior seasons of their high school campaigns. Let's take a look at how this class stacks up after the summer of 2022.
The Top-5
Securing the top spot at No.1, a physical presence on the field, the 6-3 Parker still should add to his already impressive power at the plate with exit velocities into the high 90’s. Using a pull side approach and loft to his swing the Mississippi State commit finds the other side of the wall with some consistency. Parker also has decent speed running sub 7 60’s and strong accurate arm from the outfield with velocities into the upper 80’s. Along with his twin brother Joseph the Tornadoes look to improve on last year's solid season.
.@HailStateBB commit & ‘25 OF/RHP Jacob Parker (@Parker13Jake; Purvis HS) follows up his twin brothers round with a similar approach, lining multiple pitches to the pull-side w/ plenty of juice.
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) June 21, 2022
Strong frame @ 6-4, 195. #MagnoliaStateGames | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/VKAm416gK3
Making a jump in the rankings and moving up to No. 2, the tall 6-foot-4, lean righty from East Union had a big time summer impressing recruiters with each outing and ultimately committing to Mississippi State recently. Using a fastball that works regularly in the mid to upper 80’s, Harmon reached the 90 mph mark during his appearance at the Future Games. He has solid, yet still developing secondary stuff, relying mostly on a hard biting slider and changeup. Harmon will be a big factor in the Urchins quest for a back to back state championship.
Another young arm making a huge splash at the Future Games was Landon Harmon of East Union. The 6-4 lean 2025 was 87-89mph (T91) with his fastball with spin continuing to develop. Tons of upside on the bump. @landonharmon51 @ShooterHunt #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/AD6wpsc8E3
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) August 4, 2022
Coming in at No. 3, silky smooth defender Joseph Parker of Purvis is fun to watch at the shortstop position with solid hands, excellent lateral range, and fluid movements. Parker, a Mississippi State commit, has started to show his power potential as well with 5 home runs during his freshman campaign. A left-handed hitter like his twin brother, though Joseph uses more of the field with a line drive approach and will lay a bunt down if needed.
.@HailStateBB commit & ‘25 SS/3B Joseph “JoJo” Parker (@Parker2Jojo; Purvis HS) working primarily to the pull-side of the field during his round of BP today.
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) June 21, 2022
A lot of present power from the left side @ 6-2, 180.#MagnoliaStateGames | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/5vHCSGcoKP
Sliding into the No. 4 spot, the former Future Gamer is one of the premiere catchers in the state, Teater also displays big time upside at the plate from the left-side. The uncommitted receiver from Magee has an athletic frame with room for added strength which will result in his line drives moving deeper into the gaps and eventually developing into a solid power threat at the next level. Behind the plate, Teater uses solid footwork and a strong accurate arm resulting in consistent 2.0 pop times.
Banks Teater continues to up his status as a top 2025! The catcher from @MageeBaseball sprays the ball to all fields with developing power. A solid defensive prospect as well with a strong arm and good feet behind the dish (1.92 pop). @BanksTeater @ShooterHunt #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/r1Cf3xhEGe
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) August 3, 2022
Rounding it out in the Top-5 in this recent update, Waddle emerged on the scene at last year's Junior Future Games flashing a 87 mph fastball that caught the attention of recruiters immediately. The uncommitted left handed pitcher from Itawamba has continued his development with his fastball topping out at 91 mph and has now added a solid curveball to his arsenal that gets plenty of depth and keeps hitters off balance. With a solid core of young players, look for the Indians, led by Waddle to begin to make their way this upcoming season.
‘25 LHP Cooper Waddle (@EasleyBaseballC) is off to a good start today in EBC’s semifinal matchup.
— Sean Smith (@_SeanSmith23_) June 13, 2022
Athletic on the mound. Locating well to either side of the plate. Stuff will get better as he matures.
FB: 86-87 T88
CB: 70-72@PBR_Mississippi @ShooterHunt #NPI2022 pic.twitter.com/4Bzn272OsJ
Risers
25 LHP Talon Haley (MS) is one of the more projectable arms that I saw this week.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 12, 2022
Loose & whippy w/ extension
Worked up to 87 early w/ some late life & showed the makings of a big future downer CB in low 70s. Competes‼️@EasleyBaseballC#NPI2022 || @PBR_Mississippi pic.twitter.com/UdC7B1LmYB
‘25 LHP Maddox Miller (@EasleyBaseballC) is a big bodied 6-2, 180, projectable, much more to come. Ease of effort stands out, pounds the strike zone. 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 10 K in bracket play.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) June 20, 2022
FB: 82-86
CH: 71-73
SL: 70-73@ShooterHunt | #PBRClassic | @PBR_Mississippi pic.twitter.com/H0vmKHTCCa
Tanner Beliveau (2025) of Petal shows off a strong arm as he nails the runner at first on a back pick at the PBR National Championship. @TannerBeliveau @Petal_Baseball @SBGsox #PBR15uNat pic.twitter.com/WWuBQEU6Im
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) July 9, 2022
+ Collin Smith (Parklane Academy)
Some thunder in this bat from Collin Smith of Parklane Academy. The 2025 also showed a strong arm and advanced fielding ability on defense. Definitely a player to follow! @c_smith_5_ @PA_Pioneers @goldenspikesbc @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/zxsM2RK4Rr
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) May 25, 2022
+ Gardner Young (Jackson Prep)
‘25 LHP/OF Gardner Young (@_GardnerYoung; @JacksonPrep) has been one of the top performers on the bump today. Creating an uncomfortable matchup against LHH’s with the FB/BB combo.
— PBR Mississippi (@PBR_Mississippi) June 21, 2022
FB: 80-83 mph
BB: 68-72 mph (great feel)#MagnoliaStateGames pic.twitter.com/KfFWyjeB3n
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