HATTIESBURG, MS - The 2024 Magnolia State Games was held on June 18th and 19th at Pete Taylor Park on the campus of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, MS. This event was an invite-only 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 Magnolia State Games.

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INFIELDER REPORTS

Tre Adcox, BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed, slightly open stance, relaxed handset. Quicker swing, hands work directly to contact. Consistent swing with the ability to drive baseballs to all parts of the field. Creates lift with bat path.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Quicker arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Above average arm strength with natural footwork. Smooth transitions with some range, reliable glove.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Colson Alexander, LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Taller, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance with a normal handset. Easy load and stride. Toe-tap approach to stride. Uses legs well in swing looking to fire into contact. Hands work well through the zone well too. Solid pull side approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good footwork approaching balls and a smooth glove as well. Showed really good range as well.
ATH: 6.84 runner in the 60.

Kolby Baker, NORTH DELTA SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a slightly tighter handset. Easy load and stride. Toe-tap approach to stride. Hands separate well into stride. Good level bat path through the zone. Really works well with the pitch to all fields.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. OF-83 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield and outfield. Looked comfortable in the infield. Good glove and strong arm. Attacked balls well in the outfield. Fielded out on front foot with a quick transfer for a good throw home.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60.

Ethan Barnes, MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 198-pounds. Athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open stance with slightly higher handset. Controlled load and stride. Front foot gets in line well with body. Some loft to swing. Works well with the pitch up the middle and to the pull side.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. INF-82 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.01-2.11 pop times. Solid setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd base. Looks to get the ball out quickly with a strong arm. Good approach to bunts and blocks as well. Looks good in the infield as well. Smooth glove, good feet, and good range.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Conner Black, CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Longers legs on a shorter torso, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a high handset. Controlled load and stride. Hands drop into slow well. Some loft to swing. Definitely showed some power and worked well with the pitch to all fields.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 330' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good glove and footwork. Quick transfers for throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Ethan Carter, Desoto Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. compact athletic frame with some power in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Lower stance, slightly offset, small kick. Mostly pull side approach, slightly downward bat parth, quicker hands.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Higher 3/4 arm slot with quick action.
Defense: Promising footwork, quick transfers with a solid glove.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Isaiah Clark, Heritage Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, taller stance with a higher handset. Kick to load, uses lower half well. Swings the bat with intent, looks to drive balls to all fields. Slightly upward bat path, stays connected through contact.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. OF-83 mph. Whippy arm action from a higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with a quality glove in both positions. Smooth transitions with good body movements in the outfield. Accurate throws at both positons with lots of upside.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Brayden Edmiston, NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Longer, wiry frame with longer levers.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance with a normal handset. Controlled load and stride. Toe-tap approach to stride. Super quick hands from the left side. Looks to pull the ball on a line consistently.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 259' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good footwork over at 1st base on double play balls. Good glove and arm as well.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60.

Fischer Farrar, TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with proportional strength.
Hit: LHH. Wider, crouched stance with normal handset. Small lift to load, gets into load smoothly. Hands get on plane with ease, looks to hit the ball out front. Mostly pullside approach with ability to spray some ball backside.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Higher 3/4 arm slot with longer motion.
Defense: Worked off of first base with quality footwork, fields ball out front, good motions on throws to 2B, accurate throws all around.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Colin Flurry, BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half, room to add more mass.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with a high handset. Easy load and stride. Hands drop into slot well. Consistent level bat path through the zone looking to drive the ball back up the middle.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-76 mph. OF-83 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.09-2.11 pop times. Showcased in all 3 positions. Good setup behind the plate. Good direction on throw-downs to 2nd base looking to get the ball out quick. Good approach to blocks and bunt coverages. Good look in the infield as well. Showed decent range with a good glove. Approached balls well in the outfield too. Fields well out fron to glove side.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60.

Kellen Garcia, SUMRALL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 140-pounds. Longer, wiry frame with room for added mass.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a higher handset. Kick to load, mostly level bat path with efficient body movements. Looks to drive balls to all fields. Handles the barrel well with a quality contact tool.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 238' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Shorter, quick arm action from a low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with lots of range. Reliable defender with quick transfer and lots of upside.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60.

Crew Hassell, Jackson Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 172.4-pounds. Proportional frame with some room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Conventional stance with hands set slightly higher. Small step to load, swings with intent, creates lift with naturally upward bat path. Transfers weight well through contact. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 158' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. OF-75 mph. Longer, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showcased in the IF and OF, developed footwork, fields the ball out front.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60.

Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Longer limbs on an athletic frame that has room to add mass.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance with relaxed hands. Easy load and with knee lift. Foot gets back in line with body well. Can get out on front side at times. Used an opposite field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good glove and footwork. Showed good range as well. Got the ball out quick for a good throw to 1st.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Parker Hicks, NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Compact frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly open stance with a higher handset. Hands fall into slot with ease. Creates lift with bat path, aggressive swing with some power. Mostly pull side approach with some juice to the pull side gap.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 360' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. OF-81 mph. Quiker arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developed footwork with a solid glove at both positions. Smooth transfers and food body movements throughout the workout. Lots of upside for a multi-position defender.
ATH: 7.74 runner in the 60.

Rylan Kentner, North Pontotoc High School (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Lightweight frame with longer limbs, room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride with a bigger knee lift. Some loft to swing. Hands work well through the zone and works well with the pitch to the pull side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good feet and smooth glovework. Showed some range as well.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Andrew Kieffer, TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Compact frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slightly higher handset. Controlled load and stride. Good repeatable swing with quick hands. Some loft but plenty of line drives. Works well with the pitch up the middle and to the pull side.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good feet and smooth glovework. Good arm that is still developing.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Drew Klinck, GRENADA HIGH (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Lean frame with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance with relaxed handset. Aggresive swing with an upward bat path, small kick to load. Stays connected through contact with a mostly pullside approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Quicker arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Prototypical footwork with smooth transfers and good body movements. Showed some range and accurate throws.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.

John Lindsey III, PETAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 251-pounds. Powerful frame with lots of strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed handset with a slightly open stance. Small step to load, swings hard with a slightly upward bat path. Stays connected through contract with a mostly pull-side approach.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 370' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-73 mph. Quicker action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Quality glovework behind the dish, smooth transfers with accurate throws. Fundamental footwork in the IF, fields the ball out front with a reliable glove.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Tyler Martin, Brandon (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-1, 181.7-pounds. Proportional frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: SH. Taller, narrow stance with higher handset. Kick to load, moves barrel with intent. Upward bat path, hands stay inside the ball, consistent barrels to all fields.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 238' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Longer, quick arm from a higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with a consistent glove, solid arm strength with some upside on the IF.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Matthew McKinley, JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (MS), 2025 Meridian CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Stocky, powerful frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride. Uses bottom half really well. Quick hands too. Uses a level bat path looking for line drives to the pull side.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-82 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look over at 1st base. Showed good feet on balls to 2nd. Good glove and smooth transfers and accurate throws.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Jackson Meehan, NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 181-pounds. Longer frame with defined lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance, relaxed handset slightly back. Transfers weight well, small lift to load, consistent repeatable swing. Creates lift with bat path. Middle of the field approach with some juice.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. OF-91 mph. Quick arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: High level defender. Advanced footwork with quick transitions in both positions, showed range as well. Plus arm in both positions.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60.

Jaxson Moore, HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 280-pounds. XL frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance with handset rested on shoulder. Hands fall into slot with ease, hands stay inside the ball. Looks to catch contact out front with a mostly pull side approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Quicker arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid footwork with smooth transfers at 1B. Accurate throws with some pace to 3B.
ATH: 8.78 runner in the 60.

Tate Murphy, ST STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with room for added mass.
Hit: RHH. Taller, more narrow stance with a high handset. Kick to load, mostly flat bat path. Looks to cath balls out front and do damage. Pull side approach with some juice to pull side gap.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. Longer, quick arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth, athletic footwork with some range to glove side. Above average arm strength with accurate throws across the diamond.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60.

John Riley North, GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with a solid lower half, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, hands set higher, slight kick to load. Level bat path stays connected through contact, all fields hitter. Barrels caught out front with the ability to handle the tougher pitches.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. OF-78 mph. Longer arm from a 3/4 arm slot, quick action.
Defense: Fields ball out front, developed footwork, showed range and accurate throws from both positions.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Brannan Overstreet, HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Taller, athletic frame with some strength in the base.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance with higher handset. Mostly level bat path, stays connected through contact. Slight kick to load, middle of the field approach with some pop to pull side gap.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Quick, whippy arm from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental footwork, showed some range with accurate throws and smooth glovework. Reliable defender with some upside.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Aiden Peets, MADISON RIDGELAND ACADEMY (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds. athletic, proportional frame with a solid base.
Hit: RHH. Conventional stance, relaxed handset. Larger leg kick to load, hands stay connected through contact. Transfers weight well throughout swing. Looks to make contanct out front with an all fields approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. longer, quick action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Atletic footwork with solid glove work. Showed range to glove side, quick transitions and accurate throws to first base.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Cody Pigford, WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Longer torso, Sturdy frame with some room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride with knee lift. Extremely repeatable swing. Hands fire well through the zone with a level bat path. Looks to drive the ball to the pull side but works well to all fields.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.0 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Solid defensive round. Showed good footwork and a smooth glove. Strong arm and good range too.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Tinnin Potts, CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, relaxed stance, prototypical handset. Slight kick to load, hands stay inside the ball. Middle-of-the-field approach handled balls in all zones.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. OF-80 mph. Stiff arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Showcased in the OF and IF, athletic footwork, smooth transfers with developing arm talent. Reliable glove at both positions.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Pierce Ray, New Albany (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with some room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Taller, relaxed stance, feet slights offset, normal handset. Small tap to load, hands get into slot with ease. Mostly level batpath with some lift, all fields hitter with some pop to pull side.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Over the top arm action with a quicker motion.
Defense: Fields ball out front, gets around baseball with ease, showed off some range, accurate throws to first base.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60.

Tucker Rice, MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add some strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with normal handset. Easy, controlled load and stride. Can you a small knee lift at times. Hands work well through the zone with a level bat path. Good up the middle approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 294' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the infield. Good feet and glove work. Showed decent range. Very strong arm that still has more left.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Jones Roberson, Washington (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 200-pounds. Compact build with lots of strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the stance, higher hand set.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 299' max distance. Present strength at the plate with juice to all fields. Occasional uphill path during the swing.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Developing arm strength.

Brady Rodgers, Lewisburg (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. Athletic build with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance with normal handset. Easy load and stride with toe-tap approach to stride. Attacks the ball out front with a level bat path. Showed a good approach to all fields.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good feet in the infield and a good glove as well. Looked really comfortable. Showed good range on balls to the glove side.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Cameron Sandel, WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-9, 187-pounds. Compact build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. More narrow stance, higher handset. Leg kick to load, hands work to baseball, all fields hitter, stays on plane. Mostly flat bat path with some lift, able to handle multiple pitches.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. High 3/4 slot with a quick arm action.
Defense: Fields ball out front, gets around baseball , smooth transfers with accurate throws to 1B.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Austin Sanders, PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Longers legs on a shorter torso, strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wider relaxed stance, higher handset. Controlled through load, lift in bat path. Above-average hands with some twitch. Middle of the field approach with some pop to pull side gap.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Loose arm from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork reliable glove, accurate throws to 3B. Developing arm strength.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Jack Scott, NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid base on an athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with higher hands set outside back shoulder. Controlled load and stride with slight knee lift. Quick hands and level bat path through the zone. Solid line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good glove in the infield. Showed good range and good footwork. Good accuracy on throws.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60.

Evans Sealy, SENATOBIA HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with some room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, more narrow stane with a higher handset. Stays on plane with a mostly flat bat bath, compact simple swing easy to repeat. Consistent contact to all fields. Handled the higher pitch well.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 190' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Longer, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developed footwork, solid glove play, accurate throws to first.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Miller Shy, Starkville Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Compact frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance with higher handset. Slightly upward bat path, small kick to load, moves hands through zone effectivly. Looks to drive balls to all fields.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. OF-74 mph. Loose, quick arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with some range at both showcase positions. Developing arm talent. Promising defender with some upside.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Collin Smith, PARKLANE ACADEMY (MS), 2025 Mississippi Gulf Coast JC
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Longer frame with some room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, handset slighty higher and away from body. Quicker swing with hands working directly toward the ball. Small kick to load with a mostly level bat path. All fields approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Shorter, whippy arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental footwork with a quality glove. Showed range in both directions, fields the ball out front. Quick transitions with accurate throws to 1B.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.

Weston Stanton, MYRTLE ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong base.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, taller stane with relaxed handset. Small kick to load, hands fall into slot, transers weight well. Slightly upward bat path with a middle of the field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Longer arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Developing footwork, smooth quick transitions with accurate throws to 1B.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Dalton Stripling, NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame with room for added mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open stance, relaxed handset slightly away from body. Controlled load, quicker hands, moves barrell with authority, stays on plane. All fields hitter with some pop.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. OF-81 mph. Higher, 3/4 arm slot with a longer, loose arm.
Defense: Athletic footowork with a quality glove at both positions. Smooth transition to throw, accurate throws from both positions.
ATH: 6.97 runner in the 60.

Aidan Strong, ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Larger, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride with slight knee lift. Good level bat path through the zone looking for line drives. Solid all-fields approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 235' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. OF-83 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good feet and glove in the infield. Showed good range on the backhand. Good look in the outfield as well. Fielded the ball comfortably to glove side. Strong, accurate throws home.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Bankston Walters, Presbyterian Christian School (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Longer frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crounched, open stance with a high handset. Hands fall into slot with ease, looks to cath balls out front. Slighty upward bat path with an all fields approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Longer, whippy arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with accurate throws from 1B. Good body movements with smooth transfers on double play balls.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Hayden Wilson, MADISON CENTRAL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional build with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance with relaxed handset. Controlled load and stride. Uses toe-tap approach to stride. Foot gets back in line with body and he uses his legs really well. Looks to pull the ball with some aggression.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the infield. Showed good range on balls to gloveside. Good glovework with smooth transfers on throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Connor Young, HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Longer, lean frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance, normal handset, slightly open front foot. Hands settle in slot with ease, controls the plate. Lift in the bat path, catches balls out front, power to pull side gap.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. OF-81 mph. Quick action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick hands on the transfer, quality footwork all around. Showed good range with accurate throws from both positions.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.

   

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