CLINTON, MS - The Mississippi Preseason All-State was held on Saturday, January 27th at Clinton High School in Clinton, MS. This event was an invote-only event that consisted of some prospects from the 2024-2028 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 bullpens 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 back at the scouting reports from the event. Next, we look at all catchers who attneded the Mississippi Preseason All-State.

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CATCHER REPORTS

Quincy Pratt, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2027 Mississippi
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride with slight knee lift. Level bat path through the zone. Solid line drive approach to all fields. 61.8 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.9 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-81 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.99-2.04 pop times. Good glove in the infield. Good footwork and range. Solid setup behind the plate as well. Good direction and feet on throws to 2nd. Quick transfer with a strong arm. Good body position on blocks and bunt coverage.
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 191-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Easy load and stride. Slight knee lift. Attacks the ball out front well with an aggressive up the middle to pull side appraoch. 63.2 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop times. Solid setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws to second. Gets the ball out quickly. Good body positioning on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Tre Bryant, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 203-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slighlty open stance with a lower hand set. Controlled load and stride with a small knee lift. Attacks the ball out front aggressively. Level bat path through the zone looking to drive the ball up the middle with authority. 73 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 91.1 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-86 mph. Quick, loose arm action
Defense: 1.93-2.12 pop times. Good look in the infield. Solid approach to balls with good footwork. Good glove with smooth transitions for strong throws to 1st. Solid setup behind the plate as well. Quick transfer for throws down to 2nd with quick feet. Good positioning on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Charley Dunn, Washington School (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 207-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open stance with normal hand set. More aggressive load and stride. Looks to attack the ball out front with authority. Works well with the ball up the middle and to the pull side. 72.4 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.99-2.16 pop times. Good setup behind the plate. Good direction on throw downs. Quick hands and feet. Good positioning on blocks and fundamental approach to bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.86 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.34 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Brannon Hill, Winona Christian (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 184-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance with normal hand set. Controlled load and stride. Good bat path through the zone. Looks to attack the ball out front aggressively. Solid up the middle to pull side approach. 68.4 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.10-2.12 pop times. Good setup behind the plate. Good direction and footwork on throws to second. Gets the ball out quickly. Solid position on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Hayes Hooker, Tupelo (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 186-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance with high hand set. Easy load and stride. Good bat path through the zone. Solid line drive approach up the middle to pull side. 68 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. OF-79 mph. Long arm action in the outfield. Short arm behind the plate.
Defense: 2.15-2.19 pop times. Good glove in the outfield. Fields out front with good footwork and clean transfers for throws home. Good feet behind the plate. Good direction and smooth transfers on throws to 2nd. Good body position on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.70 max vertical.

Brayden Bennett, Lewisburg (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open stance with hands set slightly outside back shoulder. Controlled load and stride. Level bat path through the zone. Quick hands. Solid approach to hit the ball up the middle to pull side. 65.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-80 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop times. Good glove and footwork in the infield. Smooth transfers with a solid throw to 1st. Solid look behind the plate as well. Good direction on throws down to 2nd. Good positioning on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Stone Crain, Clinton (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 177-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open stance with higher hands. Controlled load and stride. Good bat path through the zone. Attacks the ball out front well. Solid pull side approach. 74.1 mph bat speed with 24 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92.7 mph. 383' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.16-2.24 pop times. Good setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws down to 2nd. Quick transfer will work well with a developing arm. Good body position on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

AJ Alexander, Lamar Christian school (MS), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 196-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with relaxed hand set. Easy load and stride. Keeps hands inside the ball well. Looks to drive the ball up the middle. 64.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Good setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws to 2nd and 3rd. Looks to get the ball out quick. Good position on blocks. Gets around the ball well for a quick throw to 1st on bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.70 max vertical.

 

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