HATTIESBURG, MS - The Hattiesburg Summer ID was held on July 2nd at Pete Taylor Park on the campus of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, MS. This event was an open event that consisted of some prospects from the 2025-2028 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw simulated innings during gameplay 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 on all infielders who attended the Hattiesburg Summer ID.

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INFIELDER REPORTS

Preston Anderson, Forrest County (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Compact, proportional frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance with relaxed handset, feet slightly open. Small kick to load, stays connected through contact. All fields approach creates some lift with bat path. 65.2 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. OF-82 mph. Quick, longer arm from a high3/4 slot
Defense: Fields ball out front, showcased a quality glove at both positions. Some some range to glove side with developed footwork
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Bryce Bailey, Sumrall (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Lightweight frame with proportional levers, room to add strength and mass.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance with handset near shoulders, slightly open feet. Middle of the field approach, slightly upward bat path with a small kick to load.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 63.3 mph. 165' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph. OF-66 mph. longer arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Developing footwork, fields ball out front, gets ball out quick. Upside for a young prospect.
ATH: 8.94 runner in the 60.

Maximus Bates, VANCLEAVE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long, lightweight frame with room for added mass.
Hit: LHH. Taller stance, squared feet with a higher handset. Quick step for timing, mostly pull side approach, slightly upward bat path that creates lift. 64.1 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 232' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Quick arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prototypical footwork with quality hands, showed some range with accurate throws from the IF.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Duane Dantzler, North Forrest (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds. Smaller, lightweight frame with room for added mass and strength.
Hit: SH. Slightly crouched stance, squared feet with a slightly higher handset. Slight leg kick to load, transfers weight well, all fields hitter with a slightly upward bat path. 50.2 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 62.3 mph. 222' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. OF-69 mph. Longer arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, fields the ball out front, developing arm strength. Speed and range in both postions.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Leyton Gunter, Biloxi (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic, lightweight frame with room for added mass and strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, relaxed stance with a slightly higher handset. Feet slightly open. Stays on plane well, quick hands through the zone, small step to load with a slightly upward bat path, all fields hitter. 61.7 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Loose, quicker arm from a lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Atheltic footwork, fields ball out front, quick transitions with range and accurate throws.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Parker Harper, Pearl River Central (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean, smaller frame with room for added mass and strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance with feet squared, handset slightly higher. Small step to load, hands work efficiently to the baseball, looks to use all parts of the field, slightly upward bat path. 60.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Quicker, whippy arm from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developed fielding actions, fields out front with quick transfers and accurate throws to 1B.
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60.

Vaughn Harris, St. Joseph Catholic (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Taller, lean frame with long levers and room for mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, handset high above shoulder, feet slightly open. A larger step to load transfers weight to the back hip well. Hands fall into slot with ease, creates lift with pat bath, look to drive balls to all parts of the field.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Whippy arm action from a higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with smooth transfers and accurate throws. Showed some range off of 1B.
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60.

Jack Hopkins, Brandon (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-2, 104-pounds. Smaller, compact frame with room to grow.
Hit: SH. Offset, slightly crouched stance, relaxed handset on shoulder. Small step to load, quicker hands through the zone with a good contact tool from both sides of the plate. Slightly upward bat path, looks to be more developed from the right side.
Power: 68 max exit velocity, averaged 60.1 mph. 217' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-64 mph. OF-67 mph. Quick, efficient arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork with smooth transfers and efficient movements, fields ball out front with some range.
ATH: 8.59 runner in the 60.

Deuce Jenkins, Jackson Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 207-pounds. Larger, athletic build with lots of strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wider, slightly open stance with a higher handset. Quick hands through the zone, moves the barrel with intent. Small step to load, stays on plane and handles pithes in all parts of the zone with some juice to all fields. 70.7 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-81 mph. Quick, whippy arm action from the 3/4 slot.
Defense: Atheltic footwork, fields the ball out front, efficient transfers with accurate throws from the outfield, and good range.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60.

Cooper McCoy, Sumrall (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Proportional build with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance with a relaxed handset and squared feet. Small kick to load, hands fall into slot with ease, mostly level bat path with a middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Quick, whippy arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with good actions. Smooth transfers, accurate throws to 1B, quality arm strength.
ATH: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Carter McMullen, West Lauderdale (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Smaller, compact build with room for added mass and strength.
Hit: RHH. Sightly crouched, narrow stance with relaxed handset. Small toe tap to load, hands stay inside ball, creates some lift with the bat path, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 167' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Fast arm action from a lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Reliable glove, prototypical footwork with some range to glove side, smooth transitions with accurate throws.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Bryshun Miller, Homeschool (MS) (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 158-pounds. Stocky build with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance with handset on shoulders. small step to load, slightly upward bat path with a middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65.1 mph. 204' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-63 mph. Quicker arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork with quick transfers, fields ball out front with accurate throws.
ATH: 9.79 runner in the 60.

William Parker, Biloxi (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Larger frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaced stance, slightly open with relaxed handset on shoulders. Moves barrel with some intent, small step to load, slightly upward bat path with some juice to the pull side gap. 65.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 91.0 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. INF-77 mph. Quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.88-1.97 pop times. Receives ball well, advanced actions behind the dish, developed footwork with accurate throws.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Colton Rabb, Adams County Christian School (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Compact athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance, feet squared with a higher handset. Small step to load, hands stay inside the ball, creates lift with bat path, middle-of-the-field approach with some juice to the pull side gap. 66.2 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Shorter, quick arm from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Atheltic footwork with advanced actions, quick transfers, fields ball out front with accurate throws.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60.

Bennett Rooker, Jackson Prep (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Proportional build with room for added strenght and mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance, relaxed handset. Mostly level bat path, hands work toward ball efficently, small step to load, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 253' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Longer action from a low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Developing footwork, fields ball out front with efficient transfers and accurate throws.
ATH: 8.41 runner in the 60.

Mason Ruble, Picayune Memorial (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Larger, powerful frame with lots of strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance with handset high above shoulders. Kick to load, moves barrel with intent, creates lift with bat path. Transfers weight with ease, all fields hitter with some juice to pull side. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Quick arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth transfers with accurate throws, developed footwork with good actions, fields ball out front.

Jase Schultz, Sumrall (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added mass and strength.
Hit: LHH. Wider, relaxed stance, feet squared, handset slighty higher. Hands fall into slot with ease, slightly upward bat path, works directly toward baseball, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Shorter, quick arm slot from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, quick transitions with accurate throws to 1B. Showed some range to glove side.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Dominic Smith, North Pike (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Longer, lanky build with room for added mass.
Hit: RHH. Taller, relaxed stance with handset on shoulders. Small step to load, hands work directly to baseball, stays on plane through contact. Creates some lift with bat path look to drive balls to all fields. 68.2 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Longer, whippy arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developed footwork, fields ball out front with accurate throws, good actions on transfers, and showed some range.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Knox Smith, Starkville Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Lightweight frame with longer limbs, room for added mass and strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly crouched stance with handset above shoulders. Short, compact swing, hands work quickly through the zone quick step to load slightly downward bat path, all fields approach.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 55.3 mph. 152' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-61 mph. INF-68 mph. Quicker, whippy arm action from a 3/4n slot.
Defense: 2.51-2.65 pop times. Quality glovework behind the dish, good transfers and accurate throws to 2B. Showed good footwork on the block and recover.
ATH: 8.39 runner in the 60.

Rush Watkins, Baldwyn (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 142-pounds. Smaller frame with room for added strength and mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance with relaxed handset. Toe tap to load, hands work directly to baseball. Mostly level bat path with an all fields approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 235' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Longer, whippy arm action from a lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork with solid fielding actions. Fields balls out front with accurate throws to 1B.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Ryder Wells, Starkville Academy (MS), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-3, 120-pounds. Smaller, compact frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance feet squared with higher handset. Quicker hands through the zone, creates some lift with bat path. Handles pitches to all zones, stays connected through contact.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 60.8 mph. 195' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-60 mph. OF-61 mph. Longer, quick arm from a lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with developing arm strength. Showed some speed and range to glove side. Reliable glove, accurate throws from the OF and IF.
ATH: 8.42 runner in the 60.

 

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