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Louisiana State Games: Quick Hits (Upperclass Pitchers)

October 9, 2023
Alex Armand
Louisiana Scouting Director

Baton Rouge, LA - The Louisiana State Games were held on Saturday September 30, 2023 and Sunday October 1, 2023, at Louisiana State University, home of the defending NCAA Division I National Champions.  The invite-only event consisted of some of the top uncommitted prospects from Louisiana's 2024-2027 classes, as well as 17 other prospects who've already announced their college commitment.  All players in attendance went through an extended pro-style workout, on Saturday morning, that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast, the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more.  After the completion of the workout on Saturday afternoon, all players in attendance were able to compete in one game on Saturday evening, as well as a second game on Sunday.  This was one of the most talented events that we've ever had and the players in attendance were able to show off their skills in front of a dozen or more college coaches.

Today, we continue our post-event coverage with a closer look at some of the upper-class pitchers who stood out. 

View all event stats HERE. 

 

COMMITTED PITCHERS (2024 & 2025 CLASS)

 

+ 2024 LHP Grayden Harris (Central BR HS)

Durable 6'2" 195 lbs. frame.  The Central BR HS product has been a consistent performer throughout the course of his high school career and his State Games outing was no different.  The Southern Miss recruit was firing on all cylinders during his two innings of work, as he gave up only 1 hit with 0 walks and 4 strikeouts.  Harris sat 86-89 mph with his FB and was able to command the pitch to both sides of the plate, against both RHH's and LHH's.  He tunneled his 79-81 mph CH well off his FB with late fade and his mid-70's SL looked as good as we've seen it, as he was able to land it for strikes and swing & miss.  

 

 

+ 2025 RHP Shelton Harville Jr. (Captain Shreve HS)

Athletic 6'0" 175 lbs. frame.  The Louisiana Tech recruit recorded 5 K's in his two innings of work at the State Games.  Harville worked in the 85-88 mph range with his FB and he showed the ability to cut it and sink it, while also showing good feel for a sharp 78-82 mph SL with late break down in the zone.  He also mixed in a bigger "11-5" shaped 72-73 mph CB for strikes and a 78-80 mph CH with some late-fade to LHH's.  The Captain Shreve HS product should be the lead man on the mound for the Gators this coming spring.  

 

UNCOMMITTED PITCHERS (2024 & 2025 CLASS)

 

+ 2024 RHP Ryder Loup (Catholic BR HS)

5'11" 185 lbs. frame with a strong a lower-half.  Catholic BR HS has consistently produced high-level pitching prospects, dating all the way back to MLB All-Star Aaron Nola, and Loup looks like another arm that will log a lot of innings for the Bears this spring.  Loup attacked hitters aggressively during his two-inning State Games stint, racking up 5 K's in total.  He sat 86-89 mph with his FB, which showed good riding life through the top of the zone and he paired it well with a near "12-6" shaped 71-73 mph CB with spin rates in the 2556-2664 RPM range.  Loup certainly opened eyes at the State Games and cemented himself as one of the top uncommitted arms in the state's senior class.

 

 

+ 2025 LHP Bryce Wilson (Chalmette HS)

Lean 6'1" 155 lbs. frame with a ton of room to add strength.  Wilson is always a guy that we expect to perform and perform well, so it's of no surprise to us that his State Games outing was one of the best on the weekend, as he tossed two no-hit innings of baseball with 4 K's and 0 BB's.  The former Future Gamer showed high-level command of his FB, from a lower VAA, which touched a personal-best 89 mph and sat 85-88 mph, with spin rates of 2400-2561 RPM's.  Wilson also showed improvement with his 72-75 mph SL that had short and late break down in the zone.  He's one of the top left-handed pitchers in the state and shouldn't be uncommitted for much longer. 

 

 

+ 2025 LHP Adam Guillet (Natchitoches Central HS)

6'3" 195 lbs. physical and durable frame.  The Natchitoches Central HS product showed well in his first PBR event at the State Games.  Guillet struggled with control in his first inning of work, but there was no denying the arm talent and "stuff" that he presented.  He sat 86-89 mph with his FB that showed life through the zone with spin rates of 2300-2666 RPM's.  His 73-75 mph "1-7" CB showed good shape and he also showed feel for a low-80's CH.  Guillet has a starter's profile bundled into a 6'3" frame, which is hard to come by, especially for southpaws, so we fully expect for his recruiting process to heat up as we move into the back-half of the fall.

 

 

+ 2025 RHP Logan Freche (Oak Forest Academy)

Long, lean, and projectable 6'3" 180 lbs. frame with room to continue to add strength.  The Oak Forest Academy product had a nice State Games showing, especially considering that he played an entire football game the night before.  Freche repeats his delivery well and uses a longer arm stroke to release the ball from a 3/4 slot.  His FB sat 86-89 mph with spin in the 2300-2553 RPM range and he also showed a really interesting CUT FB at 84-87 mph that tunneled well off his heater.  Freche's 78-80 mph SL showed some sweeper characteristics as well, and had a distinct different shape from his CUT FB.  

 

 

+ 2025 RHP Samuel Mitchell (Parkview Baptist HS)

6'2" 165 lbs. projectable frame with long limbs.  Mitchell had a jam-up State Games outing, as he tossed two shutout innings with 5 K's.  The Parkview Baptist HS product sat 83-87 mph with his FB that showed some arm-side run at times and he paired it well with a sweeping 73-75 mph SL, while also showing feel for a 77-80 mph CH.  What was most impressive about his performance, was the poise that he showed during his first inning of work, where he ended up successfully pitching out of a bases-loaded 1 out jam.  

 

 

+ 2025 RHP Landon Gaby (Haughton HS)

5'10" 170 lbs. athletic frame.  The Haughton HS product delivered one of the best pitching performances of the weekend, as he tossed two no-hit innings of baseball with 5 K's.  Gaby overpowered hitters with his 86-90 mph FB that he commanded extremely well to his glove-side, and although he didn't have to use it much, he showed good feel for a short and tight 75-79 mph SL.  The uncommitted right-hander established himself as one of the top uncommitted arms in the state's 2025 class. 

 

BEST OF THE REST (UNCOMMITTED 2024 & 2025 CLASS PITCHERS)

+ 2024 RHP Peyton Beck (Ruston HS)

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 210 lbs.

FB: 84-88 mph (2350-2552 RPM)

CB: 72-74 mph

SL: 76-79 mph (2600-2700 RPM)

CH: 78-79 mph

 

 

+ 2025 RHP Slade Shove-Knox (Sulphur HS)

Height: 5'11" 

Weight: 165 lbs.

FB: 83-86 mph (2325-2492 RPM)

SL: 71-74 mph (2700-2935 RPM)

 

 

+ 2025 RHP Kade LaCoste (Pope John Paul II)

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 180 lbs.

FB: 85-88 mph (2200-2420 RPM)

SL: 76-79 mph (2500-2627 RPM)

CH: 80-81 mph

 

Upcoming Events

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
Louisiana State Games 9/30 Louisiana State University (Alex Box Stadium)
2023 Southeast Senior Games 10/7 Jacksonville State University & Choccolocco Park
Baton Rouge Fall ID 10/15 Catholic BR High School (Baton Rouge, LA)

 

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