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 outfielders who attended the Magnolia State Games.

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OUTFIELDER REPORTS

Eli Bagley, Hernando (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly lower handset with a crouched stance, front foot slightly offset. Larger kick to load, hands fall into slot with ease. Creates lift with bat path, looks to catch barrel out front with a mostly pull side approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Quick arm action from a lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developed footwork, fields out front, quick to throw in the OF.
ATH: 7.50 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.

Chad Bates, CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, strength in the lower half
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with high hands. Simple load and stride. Hands come down well into swing. Solid level bat path looking to drive the ball back up the middle. Also works well to the pull side.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 92.6 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Fields well out front to glove side. Strong arm with growth still coming.
ATH: 6.78 runner in the 60.

Bryson Bey, SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with a solid lower half, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, taller stance, higher handset, Gets on plane with ease, small step to load, lift in bat path, barrel stays through the zone, has the ability to hit to all parts of the field.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 298' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Higher 3/4 arm slot, loose, whippy arm action.
Defense: Fundemental footwork, smooth transfers to throw, showed some speed and range.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60.

James Blackwood, OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with strenghth in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, good direction with smooth pace down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm action for a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 77-82 mph. Located down in the zone, mostly straight. T2116, 1923 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Tightly spun, lots of depth, quality pitch. T2529, 2423 average rpm.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Eric EJ Booth Jr., Oak Grove (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 193-pounds. Powerful, athletic frame with a solid lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stanced with high hands. Controlled load and stride. Hands fall into slot well into stride. Super quick hands and bat path looking to drive the ball to the pull side but works with the pitch well to all fields.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 356' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Approaches balls well. Fields out front to glove side with smooth transfers on throws home.
ATH: 6.33 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.

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.

Lawson Fortner, LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic build with a solid base.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with normal handset. Preset load and stride. Slight weightshift into swing. Showed quick hands and some loft to swing. Solid approach up the middle and to the pullside.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Looks good in the outfield. Fields ball well out front with good feet looking to make an accurate throw home.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Cole Gregg, HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean, compact frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with hands relaxed on back shoulder. Controlled load and stride. Front foot can cross over body at times. Good level swing looking to pull the ball hard.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 70.0 mph. 90' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-73 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball out front to glove side well with smooth transfers on throws home.
ATH: 7.40 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.

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.

Daniel Hopper, Grenada (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Strength in the lower half, Proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride. Uses a toe-tap approach to stride. Really quick hands through the zone. Looks to drive the ball back up the middle for a solid line drive approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 220' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good look in the outfield. Good glove and footwork. Fields out front to glove side with clean transfers to allow for a strong throw home.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Eli Housel, GRENADA HIGH (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Proportional frame with some room to add.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed, more narrow stance with handset slighlty away from body. Kick to load, mostly upward bat path with a quicker bat through the zone. Middle of the field approach with some upside.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. Longer arm from a lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Developing footwork with accurate throws. Smooth transfers to throw. Developing defender with some upside.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Wyatt McDaniels, MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Taller, athletic frame with a solid base.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, relaxed handset with bat resting on shoulder. Hands fall into slot with ease, handles the barrel well, slight kick to load, mostly flat bat path with some slight lift.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.0 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. OF-87 mph. quicker action from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 1.99-2.03 pop times. Received well behind the dish, good positioning in the block and recover. Athletic footwork in the OF with smooth transitions and accurate throws.
ATH: 7.14 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.

Grady Mitchell, CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added mass
Hit: LHH. Wider, tall stance with a higher handset. Compact swing, moves hands fall into slot with ease, repeatable simple swing. Slightly upward bat path with a middle of the field approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 352' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Quicker, short arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental footwork, quality glove with some range. Above average arm strength with accurate throws and some upside.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Wiley Mossy, ST STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance with relaxed handset. Larger kick to load, gets the bat head out front, slightly upward bat path with a middle of the field approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Whippy, mostly over the top arm action.
Defense: Fundamental footwork with a consistent glove. Smooth, quick transfers with accurate throws from the OF. Good body movements on throws.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60.

Carter Naron, DIBERVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCH (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength and mass.
Hit: RHH. Taller, more narrow stance with hands slightly away from body. Handles barrel well, mostly flat bat path with some lift. Uses all parts of the field with a quality contact tool.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-76 mph. Longer, quick arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developed footwork with some range. Quick transitions with accurate throws to the plate. Quality defender with some upside.
ATH: 7.38 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.

Parker Orr, Jackson Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add some strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open stance. Small, easy load and stride. Foot gets back in line with body consistently. Good hands through the zone. Solid pull side approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good defense in the outfield. Approached balls well in the outfield with good footwork. Good glove and a strong arm that is still growing.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Colin Poore, WEST JONES HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with normal handset. Smooth load and stride from the left side. Slight knee lift into swing. Quick hands and a consistent level bat path. Solid pull side approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Good look in the outfield. Approaches balls well with good footwork. Fields out front to glove side for a smooth transfer on throws home.
ATH: 7.88 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.

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.

Connor Simpson, DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Taller stance with relaxed hanset. Moves bat with intent, kick to load. Slightly upward bat path with a quality contact tool. Middle of the field approach with some pop in the barrel.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Quick arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with some range in the OF. Above average arm strength with accurate throws. Reliable defender with plenty of upside.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Buckley Stewart, MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Compact athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Shorter, slightly crouched stance with a relaxed handset away from the body. Hands work striaght to baseball, quicker swing with a mostly flat bat path. Looks to drive baseballs to all parts of field with a quality contact tool.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 266' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. OF-79 mph. Short, quick arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.16 pop times. Fundamental behind the dish, quick transfers with exceptional footwork. Accurate throws from the outfield.
ATH: 7.98 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.

Adyn Westmoreland, Heritage Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Powerful, athletic frame with lots of strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, handset slightly away from body. Small kick to load, swings with intent. Slightly upward bat path with juice to the pull side gap. Quicker hands, handles the barrell well.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 350' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Longer, loose action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural footwork showed some range and accurate throws from the outfield. Consistent defender with some upside.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60.

Ryder White, PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wider, crouched stance with handset slightly back and away from body. Slight toe tap to load transfers weight well, hands get through the zone quickly, all fields hitter.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-94 mph. Quick arm action from a lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with quality glove. Moves well in the outfield covering lots of ground, elite arm strength in the OF, lots of upside.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60.

Daniel Whitfield, EAST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add.
Hit: SH. Narrow, taller stance with relaxed handset. Mostly flat bat path with some lift., more developed hitter from the right side. Middle of the field approach. Hands stay inside the ball.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Athletic arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with some range and quality glove work. Accurate throws with quick transitions.
ATH: 7.07 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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