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Prep Baseball AAG Spotlight: SS Joseph Parker


Prep Baseball Mississippi Staff

MIAMI, FL - The second annual Prep Baseball All-American Game is set to take place at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, in Miami, Florida on Saturday, September 14th. This year the top 2025's across the country will matchup with some of the top 2026's all in one spot.

For the 2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game, the state of Mississippi will have three players represent the 2025 Class. Today we will begin to spotlight those players as we lead up to the event.

Next, we take a look at Mississippi State recruit and the No. 2 Player in the Mississippi 2025 Class, Joseph Parker.



Joseph Parker

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Purvis
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: LA Knights 13U Black
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(06/08/23)
86 - 89
FB
(06/08/23)
71 - 74
CB
(06/08/23)
Position
7.24
60-yard
(06/21/22)
84
INF Velo
(06/21/22)
75
Exit Velo
(07/29/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/21/22)
Position
60-yard
7.24
INF Velo
84
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.72
INF Velo
69
Exit Velo
75
Position
60-yard
8.4
INF Velo
63
Exit Velo
70
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/21/22)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/21/22)
253
Distance (avg)
(06/21/22)
298
Distance (max)
(06/21/22)
Sweet Spot %
(06/21/22)
Line Drive %
(06/21/22)
Fly Ball %
(06/21/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.1
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
298
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Swift

Swift
1.75
10-yd
(06/21/22)
4.05
30-yd
(06/21/22)
7.24
60-yd
(06/21/22)
19.2
Run speed (max)
(06/21/22)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.75
30-yd
4.05
60-yd
7.24
Run speed (max)
19.2
Run Speed (avg)
8.3

Scouting Report

6/21/22

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Lean, wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open stance. Smooth load lowering eye level slightly. Gets good extension with aggression into contact. Upward bat path and gap to gap approach with lots of pull side power potential.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, quick arm action.
Defense: Advanced footwork and good range. Solid body positioning on all angles with strong accurate throws. Next level upside.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

11/16/19

Slim 5-foot-5, 120-pound frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 70 mph. Started in an open stance, had a smooth load and used a short stride to initiate his swing. Displayed a straight-to-the-ball swing plane and had high finish. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 63 mph across the field; has twitchy hands, a quick exchange and athletic footwork. he fielded the ball out front and showed athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action with a ¾ slot. During the event, he recorded a 60 time of 8.4.




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Mississippi Senior Games 9/29 Clinton HS - Clinton, MS
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