Top Prospect Games Underclass: Catcher Reports
November 16, 2023
STARKVILLE, MS - The Top Prospect Games: Underclass was held on Saturday, October 28th at Dudy Noble Field on the campus of the Mississippi State University. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2026-2027 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 in simulated outings during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics. 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 now take a look at the scouting reports from the event. Next, we look at all catchers from the TPG Underclass. Check out the Top-5, along with the best of the rest.
*Please note that all scouting reports are in alphabetical order*
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THE TOP-5
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Mason Ballard C / 3B / Tupelo , MS / 2027Mason Ballard, Tupelo (MS), 2027 |
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Ayden Dartez C / 3B / Saint Stanislaus , MS / 2027Ayden Dartez, Saint Stanislaus (MS), 2027 |
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Tanner Harris C / 3B / Lafayette , MS / 2026Tanner Harris, Lafayette (MS), 2026 |
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JD Harvey C / RHP / Seminary , MS / 2026
Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 5
JD Harvey, Seminary (MS), 2026 |
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Coleman Yoder C / RHP / Hartfield Academy, MS / 2026
Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 2
Coleman Yoder, Hartfield Academy (MS), 2026 |
THE BEST OF THE REST
Caleb Authement, Brookhaven Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 243-pounds. Bigger bodied frame, XL build. Stronger and sturdy base.
Hit: RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher than normal hand set. Controlled load and stride. Slightly upward bat path with some aggression into contact. Pull side approach. 65.7 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 374' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Length to arm path.
Defense: 1.97-2.00 pop times. Big frame to throw to. Easy to split. Can get east Weston throws, though arm strength can make up for it. Good positioning on blocks and bunts.
ATH: 7.98 runner in the 60. 15.40 max vertical.
Jacob Matthews, Booneville (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 161-pounds. Athletic and leaner body, can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with hands slightly higher than back shoulder. Conventional load and stride as hands push back to create more leverage. Level bat path with a middle to pull side approach. Works off back leg slightly. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Quicker arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Very polished with mature set up. Still developing quickness to feet. Good direction on throws. Solid on blocks and bunts.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 17.90 max vertical.
Sawyer Pettit, Tri-County Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 151-pounds. Athletic build, lean frame with room to add more mass.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open stance with normal hand set. Controlled load and with knee lift into stride. Level bat path with a middle of the field approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Quick arm action.
Defense: 2.06-2.21 pop times. Lean body still developing though has a very solid foundation to build on. Good direction on throws. Quick transfers. Quick movements on blocks and bunts.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 22.20 max vertical.
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