Louisiana Top Prospect Games: Catcher Reports
July 20, 2023
The Louisiana Top Prospect Games was held on June 13th at the University of Louisiana - Lafayette. This was an invite-only event that consisted of prospects from the 2024-2026 classes. All players in attendance went through an extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast, the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw simulated innings during game play and were able to receive their numbers and metrics off of Trackman, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more.
We continue our post-event coverage with a look at our scouting reports from the event. Next, taking a look at all infielders who attended the event.
View all event stats HERE.
catchER REPORTS
Chase Cresson, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Physical and durable
Hit: RHH. Squared off, balanced, and athletic stance with a simple load and stride Bat head goes rearward as he starts to rotate his back side, gets on-plane with some length and stays through the plane of the pitch through extension with a two-handed finish, finishes in back leg against a firm front side working mostly to the pull-side 64.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short and quick AA with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.26-2.30 pop times. Average receiver and blocker, stays down in his crouch, solid transfer and footwork on throw downs to the bag with above average arm strength.
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Dalton Sabathe, Pearl River (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP One of the top uncommitted backstops in the state's '25 class
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Projectable and athletic
Hit: RHH. Tall and upright stance, uses a simple leg kick load and stride Gets into his lower half after he lands with front foot, stays connected with a short and direct path down to the ball and uphill extension with a two-handed finish, drove the ball from gap to gap in BP and collected two hits in game 65.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short AA with a high 3/4 release
Defense: 2.04-2.09 pop times. Excellent receiver and blocker, starts a tad higher in his crouch, smooth and quick transfer on throw downs, accurate arm on throw downs to the 2B bag.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Connor Walker, Sam Houston (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF One of the state's top uncommitted backstops in the '25 class
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic and durable
Hit: RHH. Athletic and upright stance, uses a simple load and stride to get to center Gets behind the ball early and stays on-plane to contact with slightly uphill extension and a one-handed finish, drives the ball the best to the opposite field gap 68.1 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short and quick with a high 3/4 release
Defense: 2.10-2.13 pop times. Excellent receiver and blocker, good hip mobility and flexible, stays down in his crouch a long time, smooth and quick transfer on throw downs to the 2B bag, accurate arm
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Caleb Hastings, Lutcher (LA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Physical and durable
Hit: SH. Starts in an athletic and slightly open stance and uses a knee to knee load and stride Rotates back hip to contact deliver a heavy barrel to contact with a flat path and slightly uphill extension, swings with intent and aggression, collected a hit during gameplay 67.9 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short AA with a high 3/4-OTT release
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. Strong receiver and blocker, quick and clean transfer, athletic and quick footwork on throw downs to the bag, accurate arm
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Hayes Hebert, St. Thomas More (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic
Hit: LHH. Slightly open and upright stance with rhythm in his hands, uses a simple load and stride Works straight to the ball with a direct path and slightly uphill extension finishing with two hands, linear path with back knee, can drive the ball up the middle on a line 64.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short and quick with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.26-2.33 pop times. Flexible with good hip mobility, quality receiver and blocker, really quick transfer on throw downs to the 2B bag, almost like a MIF turning a double play.
Parker Jewell, Catholic of Pointe Coupee (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced and athletic stance, hands held at shoulder height and uses a simple load and stride Works inside out to the ball and slightly uphill through extension with a one-handed finish, really tried to work the ball to the opposite field in BP, stayed balance from start to finish 66 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 200' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short AA, 3/4 release
Defense: 2.22-2.31 pop times. Average receiver and blocker, solid transfer from glove to hand with average footwork
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Grant Oubre, Catholic (LA), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Physical
Hit: RHH. Upright and balanced stance, uses and up and down leg kick load and stride Lands in a slightly narrow base, shoulders tilt upward as he works uphill to contact with extension to match and a two-handed finish, back foot stays anchored in the ground and hits against his front side, works gap to gap in his approach 65.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short AA with an OTT release
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Solid receiver and blocker in game, receives the pitch down and away well, solid transfer on throw downs to the 2B bag
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Griffin Sibley, Benton (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with bat head pointed up, reaches out with front foot using a simple load and stride Draws his hands back during load, back hip goes first to create good hip/shoulder separation, works flat to contact with slightly uphill extension, stays on the ball a long time and works gap to gap in his approach 60.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 25' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-74 mph. Short and quick AA with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.01-2.14 pop times. C: Strong receiver and quality blocker, stayed down in crouch on throw downs to the 2B bag creating a realistic look, clean and quick exchanges with athletic footwork. IF: Long strider on the IF, gets set up early to receive the ball with average hands and actions moving through the ball, moved OK to left and right, accurate throws across the diamond for the most part.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60.
Shyler Smith, Barbe (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Athletic and balanced stance, lays bat head back over back shoulder before using a simple load and stride to get to center Front arm bars at times, uses his hands first to deliver a direct path to contact with some length and level extension with a one-handed finish, worked the ball mostly up the middle and to the opposite field gap 58.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Short AA with an OTT release
Defense: 2.28-2.35 pop times. Average receiver and blocker, worked from a one knee down stance, quick transfer on throw downs with solid footwork
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Micah Landry, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced, and athletic stance, uses a simple load and stride Steeper path to contact with uphill extension and a two-handed finish, hands first type of hitter, worked mostly to the pull-side 55.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 249' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. INF-69 mph. Short AA with a high 3/4 release
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times. C: Average receiver, quality blocker, clean transfer with athletic footwork on throw downs. IF: Average hands and actions, received with two hands out front, showed a quick release and ability to throw from a lower slot on forehand play.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60.
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