Hattiesburg Open: Hitters - TrackMan Data Dive
June 19, 2023
HATTIESBURG, MS - The Hattiesburg Open was held on Tuesday, June 6th at the The University of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, MS. This event was an open event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2027 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout 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 on Tuesday.
Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at some of the top performers and standouts from Tuesday. Continuing over the course of the next week or so, we will release different statistical leaderboards for the event along with other pieces of content.
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PEAK EXIT VELOCITY (HITTING)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Christian McKinney | MS | Cleveland Central | 2026 | 1B | 96.8 mph |
2 | Cade Clinton | MS | Sumrall | 2024 | C | 96.3 mph |
3 | James Blackwood | MS | Oxford | 2026 | OF | 95.3 mph |
4 | Tate Murphy | MS | ST STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 2B | 94.9 mph |
5 | Keith Forbes | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 93.6 mph |
Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.
AVERAGE EXIT VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (avg) |
1 | Cade Clinton | MS | Sumrall | 2024 | C | 91.8 mph |
2 | Christian McKinney | MS | Cleveland Central | 2026 | 1B | 89.7 mph |
3 | Keith Forbes | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 88.8 mph |
4 | James Blackwood | MS | Oxford | 2026 | OF | 88.2 mph |
5 | Gavin Parrow | MS | MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 87.3 mph |
PEAK ESTIMATED BATTED DISTANCE (HITTING)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (max) |
1 | Cade Clinton | MS | Sumrall | 2024 | C | 374 ft |
2 | Keith Forbes | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 363 ft |
3 | Gavin Parrow | MS | MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 358 ft |
4 | Tyler Johnson | MS | Tupelo | 2025 | 3B | 347 ft |
5 | Aaron Alston | MS | PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 344 ft |
AVERAGE ESTIMATED BATTED DISTANCE
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (avg) |
1 | Keith Forbes | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 303 ft |
2 | Tyler Johnson | MS | Tupelo | 2025 | 3B | 265 ft |
3 | Cade Clinton | MS | Sumrall | 2024 | C | 262 ft |
4 | Christian McKinney | MS | Cleveland Central | 2026 | 1B | 247 ft |
5 | Walker Wells | MS | Tallassee | 2025 | C | 240 ft |
TOP SWEET SPOT PERCENTAGES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Sweet Spot % |
1 | Christian McKinney | MS | Cleveland Central | 2026 | 1B | 88 % |
2 | Nash McCrary | MS | Heritage Academy | 2026 | RHP | 75 % |
^ | James Blackwood | MS | Oxford | 2026 | OF | 75 % |
3 | Walker Wells | MS | Tallassee | 2025 | C | 71 % |
^ | Cameron Sandel | MS | WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 71 % |
4 | Eli Lowe | MS | Purvis | 2024 | RHP | 66 % |
5 | Wiley Mossy | MS | St. Stanislaus | 2026 | OF | 62 % |
^ | Gavin Parrow | MS | MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 62 % |
TOP LINE DRIVE PERCENTAGES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Line Drive % |
1 | Christian McKinney | MS | Cleveland Central | 2026 | 1B | 66 % |
2 | Nash McCrary | MS | Heritage Academy | 2026 | RHP | 62 % |
^ | Gavin Parrow | MS | MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 62 % |
3 | Walker Wells | MS | Tallassee | 2025 | C | 57 % |
^ | Tate Murphy | MS | ST STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 2B | 57 % |
4 | James Blackwood | MS | Oxford | 2026 | OF | 50 % |
5 | AJ Alexander | MS | Lamar Christian school | 2024 | C | 42 % |
^ | Cameron Sandel | MS | WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 42 % |
Distance: This metric measures the estimated “carry flat” distance, measured in feet, meaning the distance that the ball travels before it lands, or would have landed if it were not caught or obstructed.
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