5 Star Midsouth Scout Day: Quick Hits
September 13, 2022
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Bowling Green, KY - The 5 Star Midsouth Scout Day was held on Sunday, September 11th at Nick Denes Field on the campus of Western Kentucky University. This event consisted of 65 prospects from the 2023-2026 classes. These players went through a pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman to record hitting metrics. Pitchers were able to throw in gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. 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 on Sunday.
Kicking off our post-event coverage for these events, we take a look back at some of the top performers and standouts from the each day. Continuing over the course of the next week or so, we will release Statistical Leaderboards for the event.
Quick Hits:
Brady Knepper, SS, Greenbrier, 2023
‘23 SS @Bradyknepper13 (@GB_Baseball1) had strong showing at @5starmidsouth. 5-10, 150 frame w/ lower half strength & room to add mass. Simple approach, swing consistency & spray to all fields (T 87.9; Avg: 82.3). 7.30 sixty & solid arm w/ defensive versatility @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/Td6kXJSUpj
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‘23 RHP @AndrewMoore05 (@SevCoHSBaseball) continues to show a high ceiling. Tall, frame at 6-4, 215-lb w/ strength & projection. Long loose arm action at H 3/4 slot. FB at 88-90 (T 2182 rpm) w/ slight ASR. SL: 75-77 w/ flashes of bite. CH: 81-82. @PBR_Uncommitted @5starmidsouth pic.twitter.com/jUsV1rtR8x
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Cannon Rice, RHP, Rossview, 2023
‘23 RHP @CannonRice17 (@RHShawkbaseball) tossed a quick inning at @5starmidsouth scout day. Repeatable delivery & 3/4 arm slot . FB at 86-89 w/ some late life (T2231 rpm). Mixed gyro SL at 78-79 w/ some cut & flashes of swing n miss. Showed CH at 82-83. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/oFMfjjFaqq
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Lantz Shirk, RHP, Rossview, 2023
‘23 RHP @LantzShirk (@RHShawkbaseball) continues to trend the right way?. Developed frame w/ physicality. Quick, compact arm action up to 3/4 slot & ++ spin.
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 13, 2022
FB: 83-86 (T2323 rpm)
SL: 73-76 (T 2798 rpm) w/ late bite.
CH: 76-80 w/ some fade. @PBR_Uncommitted @5starmidsouth pic.twitter.com/PLyfwanpQz
Drew Jones, OF, Wilson Central, 2023
‘23 OF @DrewJones1810 (@Baseball_WCHS) has steadily improved. Smaller, athletic frame but advanced bat speed and some pop (T 94; Avg: 81.3 exit). Gets on plane, spraying line drives to all fields. 6.82 runner and average arm strength. @PBR_Uncommitted @5starmidsouth pic.twitter.com/C4V67IYc8v
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Bishop Quarles, OF, Goodpasture, 2024 (Ohio State Commit)
‘24 OF @BishopQuarles (@baseballgcs; @OhioStateBASE commit) with a relaxed BP. Spraying it around w/ middle oppo approach (T 89.8 exit). Still glides defensively in CF (6.81 sixty) and 85 OF Velo. No. 4 ranked prospect for @PBRTennessee in ‘24 class. @ShooterHunt @5starmidsouth pic.twitter.com/9lXCUD0MvP
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) September 12, 2022
Matt Heflin, RHP, Farragut, 2024
One to watch this Spring in ‘24 RHP @MattHeflin9 (@AdmiralGameday). Returning from Tommy John, 6-3, 190-frame w/ high waist & lower half strength. Quick arm, H 3/4 slot. Heavy FB at 80-82 w/ sink & ASR. Tunnels bending CH: 71-73 & shows CB: 69-71. @PBR_Uncommitted @5starmidsouth pic.twitter.com/tUNi0qCfyS
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Gavin King, RHP, Liberty Creek, 2024
‘24 RHP @Gavin_King0811 (@LCPackBSB) is trending up?. Tall, projectable frame (6-5, 190-lb). Repeatable delivery & 3/4 slot. Heavy FB at 83-86 (Avg: 1738 rpm) w/ some ASR. Mixed CB: 72-73 (T 2021 rpm), SL 76-77 (T 2147 rpm), & CH 79-80. @5starmidsouth @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/OebGSp8s09
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Aidan Niggl, RHP, Mt. Juliet, 2025
‘25 RHP @aidan_niggl (@MJbearsbaseball) tossed a nice inning at @5starmidsouth scout day. Showing more starter profile upside along w/ lean projectable frame. FB at 86-88 (T2277 rpm) w/ some ASR. SL at 76-78 w/ flashes of late bite & CH at 78-79. @PBR_Uncommitted @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/flF5Kn0KUD
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Chase Fernandez, RHP/3B, Stewarts Creek, 2025
‘25 RHP @ChaseFern16 (@Redhawks_8AAAA) continues to progress. Athletic frame at 6-1, 180-lb. Full circle arm action up to H 3/4 slot. FB at 83-85 (T2191 rpm) w/ life & carry (T 21.7 IVB). 12/6 CB at 68-70 (T 2145 rpm) & fading CH at 76-77. @5starmidsouth @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/MffezfkhAk
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) September 13, 2022
Cayden King, RHP/1B, MTCS, 2026
Lot of upside with ‘26 RHP/1B @Cayden_King_ (@mtcsbaseball). Lanky, projectable frame. FB at 78-80 (Avg: 1970 rpm) & 12/6 CB at 66-68. Balanced approach at the plate, controls barrel thru contact w/ lot of line drives & power to project (T86; Avg: 79.5). @5starmidsouth pic.twitter.com/KkmaJTXzCt
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