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.

Concluding our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at the scouting reports on all pitchers who attended the Magnolia State Games.

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PITCHER 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.
Delivery: Hybrid start, mostly from the windup, really gets down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Worked around the zone, late run to arm side. T1877, 1695 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Falls off the table late, plays well off the FB. T1607, 1552 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Rece Atkinson, Kosciusko (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Longer, lean frame with some strength in lower half.
Delivery: Hybrid start, higher leg kick, really gets down the mound with smooth tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm delivers from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 81-86 mph. Quick out of the hand with lots of run to arm side. T2009, 1761 average rpm.
CB: 69-76 mph. 11-5 action with lots of depth, showed great feel for the offering. T1989, 1772 average rpm.
CH: 69-69 mph. Quality pitch, lots of late depth. T1839, 1839 average rpm.

Eli Bagley, Hernando (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Hybrid start, short rocker step to kick. Good direction down the mound with smooth pace.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, smooth arm from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 77-83 mph. Plays downs in the zone, runs in on a RHH. T2028, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 67-74 mph. Good feel for the offering, 11-5 shape, worked in the zone. T1974, 1750 average rpm.
CH: 69-77 mph. fades to arm side late, later life. T1536, 1366 average rpm.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Athletic frame with longer limbs and a solid lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, quicker mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Whippy arm that delivers from a traditional 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Heavy fastball that runs to arm side. T2101, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. 11-5 action, showed some late break. T1947, 1947 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. T1960, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. showed good feel for the offering, depth at the plate, plays well off the FB. T1996, 1464 average rpm.

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.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, quick rocker step, up tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. mostly striaght with some fade to arm side. T2240, 2066 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Great hand speed, 11-5 action with some solid movement. T2461, 2410 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. slightly lower arm slot, spun tightly, breaks late. T2481, 2409 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Arm side fade with some late drop. T1661, 1526 average rpm.
ATH: 7.31 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.

Jax Coker, TUPELO CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 229-pounds. Taller, proportional frame with long legs.
Delivery: Short rocker step to kick from the windup, good direction down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from the 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Located in the zone, works to arm side late. T2194, 2006 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11-5 action, breaks late, good feel for this pitch. T2143, 1888 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. breaks hard late, pairs well with FB. T2008, 1439 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Some arm side fade with depth at the plate. T2024, 2024 average rpm.

Ayden Dartez, ST STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Proportion frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, quick tempo down the mound, good diretion.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm action, delivers from a high 3/4 action.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight with some run to arm side. T1891, 1726 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11-5 shape with some late depth. T2126, 1995 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Showed good feel for the offering, located in the zone with late action. T2015, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 68-68 mph. fades to arm side, plays well off FB. T1523, 1523 average rpm.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Wil Drew, Copiah Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Hybrid start, longer leg kick to delivery, good direction down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Lots of run to arm side. located in the zone. T2194, 1983 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. 11-5 action, good feel for the offering with depth. T2117, 1886 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Tightly spun, late break with some depth. T2213, 1968 average rpm.

Kellen Garcia, SUMRALL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 140-pounds. Longer, wiry frame with room for added mass.
Delivery: Quicker mover down the mound, good direction to the plate, primarily from the windup.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Mostly straight with some run, located in the zone. T1999, 1896 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Good feel for the offering, located in the zone with quality break. T2218, 2146 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Fades heavy to arm side, quality pitch. T1392, 1340 average rpm.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60.

Reid Garrett, CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 220-pounds. Taller, XL frame with projectable strength.
Delivery: Primarily out of the windup, small rocker step to kick, consistent tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, quicker arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Located in the zone, runs to arm side, quality pitch. T2135, 1942 average rpm.
CB: 68-74 mph. 11-5 shape with consistent break to the plate. T2027, 1893 average rpm.
SL: 67-72 mph. Located in the zone, lots of depth at the plate, good feel for the offering. T2137, 1932 average rpm.
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Tanner Harris, LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Longer, wiry frame with room for added mass.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, higher leg kick, smooth tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, fast arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with some cut. T1740, 1547 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11-5 action with lots of depth. T2149, 2066 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Good change of speed, late depth at the plate. T1715, 1624 average rpm.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Cannon Hensarling, OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength and mass.
Delivery: Easy flow down the mound with the look of minimal effort. Repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and long arm action.
FB: T91, 87-91 mph. Located in the zone, quick out of the hand with some run. T2650, 2209 average rpm.
SL: 80-82 mph. tightly spun, hard break late, quality pitch. T2685, 2539 average rpm.
CH: 83-86 mph. Falls off the table late, showed good feel for the pitch. T1865, 1831 average rpm.
SPLT: 82-82 mph.

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.
Delivery: Short rocker step, primarily from the stretch good tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Fast action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Down in the zone, mostly straight with some slight fade. T2042, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 65-74 mph. 11-5 action with some late break. T1917, 1821 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good feel for the offering plays well off the fastball. T1775, 1775 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. heavy arm side fade with some downward action. T1682, 1448 average rpm.
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.
Delivery: Hybrid start, glove pat to delivery, smooth tempo down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, longer arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight with occasional movement. T2062, 1901 average rpm.
SL: 65-71 mph. Spins it well, lots of depth and feel for the offering. T2222, 2108 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Late heavy fade to arm side with some depth. T1649, 1510 average rpm.
ATH: 7.74 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.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, quick leg kick with a long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer, whippy arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 78-82 mph. Down in the zone, quick out of the hand, mostly straight with occasional run. T2172, 2043 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11-5 shape with some late action, in the zone. T2166, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 68-77 mph. Tightly spun, aggressive break late. T2090, 2005 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Plays well off FB, fades to arm side late. T1682, 1682 average rpm.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Cash James, Presbyterian Christian School (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the stretch, quick tempo, long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, delivers from a lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. In the zone, heavy run to arm side with some sink. T2117, 1958 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11-5 shape, breaks late with some depth. T2462, 2319 average rpm.
SL: 69-78 mph. Quality pitch, plays well of FB, late break. T2473, 2152 average rpm.

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.
Delivery: Smooth tempo. Works down the mound with good direction. Tons of upside.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action with whip.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. down in the zone, runs to arm side late. T2417, 2226 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. tightly spun with some hard late action at the plate. T2745, 2510 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Tunnels well off of FB, located for a strike with some late action. T1825, 1769 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Hayden Lundine, Marshall Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lightweight, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Primarliy down the windup, long step with high leg kick to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight with some arm side run. T2002, 1853 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Quality pitch with lots of depth, 11-5 action. T1945, 1941 average rpm.
SL: 81-81 mph. Plays well off FB, late action. T1876, 1876 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Heavy fade to arm side, plays well off FB. T2027, 1397 average rpm.

Wyatt McDaniels, MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Taller, athletic frame with a solid base.
Delivery: Primarlity from the windup, quicker mover down the mound, good diretion toward the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, longer arm that delivers over the top.
FB: T84, 79-84 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with some run. T2149, 2003 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Showed feel for the offering, lots of depth. T2229, 2152 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. tightly spun, late depth. T2295, 2224 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Plays well off FB, fades to arm side with some depth. T1756, 1693 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 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.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, short step to kick, smooth tempo off the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Fast arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 77-81 mph. Mostly straight with some occasional run. T1866, 1717 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Late action, tunnels well off the FB. T2112, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Located in the zone, fades late to arm side. T1325, 1289 average rpm.
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.
Delivery: Worked mostly from the windup, small step to kick, smooth pace down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, longer arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Heavy pitch, lots of movement late. T2181, 2061 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Tightly spun, late break with good feel. T2069, 2023 average rpm.
CH: 80-80 mph. Good change of speed, downward action with some arm side fade. T1612, 1612 average rpm.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60.

Maddox Miller, Oak Grove (MS), 2025 Mississippi State
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Longer, athletic frame with some room for added mass. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable tempo. Works down the mound well with good direction. Could get longer into stride and more extension.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose and whippy arm action.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Quality pitch, plays in the zone with arm side run. T2244, 2094 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Tightly spun, breaks late, great feel for the offering. T2218, 2153 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Showed depth, fades to arm side, good pitch in his mix. T1920, 1783 average rpm.

Grady Mitchell, CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added mass
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, short rocker step to kick, good direction down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Quick out of the hand, late arm side run. T2416, 2266 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Tightly spun, showed good feel for the offering. T2287, 2121 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Fades to arm side late, has some depth.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Roman Mitchell, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long, lean frame with longer limbs and room to add mass.
Delivery: Short rocker step, primarily out of the windup, smooth tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, whippy arm from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Down in the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2098, 1733 average rpm.
CB: 62-70 mph. 11-5 action with some late break near the plate. T2245, 2003 average rpm.

Conner Moore, SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportional, compact frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Worked primarily from the windup, short rocker step, some deception turns body away from batter.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. located for a strike heavy run to arm side. T2241, 2036 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11-5 action late action at the plate. T2324, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Plays well off the FB, drops off late. T2098, 1474 average rpm.

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.
Delivery: Primarily from the stretch, smooth tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight with some run to arm side. T2052, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Lots of depth, 11-5 action, good feel for the offering. T2231, 2191 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Fades to arm side late with some depth, plays well off FB. T1387, 1235 average rpm.
ATH: 8.78 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.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, short rocker step to kick, good direction down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Fast, loose arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Down in the zone, mostly straight with some occasional run to arm side. T2087, 1940 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Located in the zone, breaks late with some depth. T2101, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Showed good feel for the pith, late action to arm side. T1544, 1430 average rpm.
ATH: 7.38 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.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, short rocker step to kick.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm action delivering from the 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Good feel for the offering, mostly straight with some run. T2316, 2180 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Lots of depth at the plate, plays well off of FB. T2423, 2298 average rpm.
ATH: 7.51 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.
Delivery: Primarily from windup, smooth tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, quick arm, delivers from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 80-85 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with some arm side run. T2171, 2010 average rpm.
CB: 67-72 mph. Located in the zone, 11-5 shape with some depth. T1970, 1672 average rpm.
SL: 67-78 mph. Solid pitch, breaks late with some depth. T1955, 1859 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Down in the zone, fades arm side with some depth. T1294, 1262 average rpm.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Cooper Richardson, Desoto Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional, reliable frame, some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, hands work above head as he kicks.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm that delivers from multiple slots.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight. T2167, 2023 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. 11-5 action, consistently in the zone. T1872, 1830 average rpm.
SL: 70-78 mph. tunnels well off FB breaks late. T1908, 1805 average rpm.

Woods Roberson, Hartfield (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with longer limbs, room to add.
Delivery: Hybrid start, short step to kick, quicker mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm with a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Arms side run at the plate, located in the zone. T2180, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11-5 action, breaks late with some depth. T1786, 1753 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Quality pitch, plays well off FB, breaks late. T2106, 2000 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Lots of depth at the plate, lots of feel for this offering. T2022, 1750 average rpm.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Brady Rodgers, Lewisburg (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. Athletic build with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Worked from the windup, good pace down the mound, hides ball well.
Arm Action: RH. shorter arm action from the 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Located to all parts of the zone, runs to arm side late. T1916, 1786 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. tightly spun with some late break, 11-5 shape. T2287, 2117 average rpm.
ATH: 7.35 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.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, smooth pace down the mound, showcased a slide step form the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2083, 1818 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11-5 action, late downward action. T1880, 1801 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Located in the zone, late arm side fade. T1552, 1217 average rpm.
CUT: 80-80 mph.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Elijah Sanders, Lewisburg High School (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Proportional build with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from windup, rocker step to kick, quick tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, whippy arm from a higher 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Quick out of the hand with some occasional run to arm side. T1907, 1730 average rpm.
CB: 68-74 mph. Some real feel for this offering, located in the lower part of the zone with late depth. T2194, 1628 average rpm.
SL: 76-80 mph. Sharp bite late, pairs well with the FB. T1870, 1704 average rpm.
CH: 71-78 mph. Plays low in the zone, some fade to arm side. T1905, 1488 average rpm.

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.
Delivery: Primarly from the windup, quicker mover down the mound, long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Whippy, fast arm form a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 80-86 mph. Down in the zone with some late arm side run. T2315, 2171 average rpm.
SL: 65-73 mph. Spins it well, late action with some depth. T2322, 2150 average rpm.
CH: 74-80 mph. Plays well off FB, late fade to arm side. T2146, 1930 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Hayden Smith, MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Long, developed frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Pimarily from windup, quick step to kick, hands above head during windup.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm, loose with a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2079, 1829 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Late break at the plate, 11-5 action. T1735, 1679 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. tightly spun with some late break. T1827, 1726 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Depth at the plate, good change of speed, located in the zone. T1766, 1615 average rpm.

Weston Stanton, MYRTLE ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong base.
Delivery: Hybrid start, quicker mover down the mound, high leg kick with good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Mostly straight with some run, located in the zone. T1983, 1765 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Showed great feel for the offering, tons of depth. T1977, 1852 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Fades to arm side, some depth with a good change of speed. T1480, 1351 average rpm.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Aidan Strong, ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Larger, athletic frame.
Delivery: Taller on the mound, primarily out of the windup, consistent tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. longer arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Hard fastball that plays in the zone, above average arm side run. T2274, 2172 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Showed good feel for the offering, 11-5 shape. T2340, 2198 average rpm.
SL: 70-78 mph. tightly spun with some late break. T2324, 2146 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Tunnels well off FB with some fade to arm side and heavy drop at the plate. T1699, 1699 average rpm.
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.
Delivery: Hybrid start, good tempo down the mound with a higher leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm that delivers from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Down in the zone, quality pitch with some run. T2395, 2241 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Showed good feel for the offering, late depth with some quality break. T2533, 2409 average rpm.
SPLT: 80-81 mph.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Hayes White, CARROLL ACADEMY (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 183-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: worked from the windup, short rocker step, good tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm that delivers from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Mostly straight with occasional run. T1886, 1757 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11-5 action, showed good feel for the offering. T1978, 1928 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Works well off FB, breaks late. T1970, 1903 average rpm.

Houston Williams, CANTON ACADEMY (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, good direction with smooth pace down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. In the zone with some run to arm side. T2013, 1864 average rpm.
CB: 68-75 mph. 11-5 action with some depth at the plate. T1849, 1779 average rpm.
SL: 66-75 mph. Good feel for the offering, some late break. T1932, 1862 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Located in the zone, late arm side fade. T1717, 1717 average rpm.

Hayden Wilson, MADISON CENTRAL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional build with a strong lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, quick rocker step to kick, quick tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from a sidearm alot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Plays down in the zone, has heavy fade to arm side with some depth. T2146, 1879 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Tightly spun, breaks late, showed good feel for the offering. T2485, 2360 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. tunnels well off FB, more vertical depth. T2253, 1975 average rpm.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Eli Withers, FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 151-pounds. Longer, wiry frame with room to add mass.
Delivery: Slower tempo out of windup, steps behind rubber before kick.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm that delivers from a near over the top arm slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Located to all parts of the zone, runs to arm side late. T2084, 1793 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Quality offering with lots of depth at the plate. T1431, 1350 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Good change of speed, downward action at the plate. T1602, 1545 average rpm.

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.
Delivery: Mostly from windup, smooth pace off the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Active arm, delivers from a near over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Worked in the lower part of the zone, late run to arm side. T1970, 1854 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Showed good feel for the offering, located in the zone, 11-5 action with lots of depth. T2130, 1958 average rpm.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.

 

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