The South Alabama Preseason All-State was held Sunday, January 23rd at The Performance Lab in Mobile, AL. This event consisted of players ranging from the classes of 2022-2026. These players went through an extended pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion sensors. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens 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.

We continue our post-event coverage today by taking a look at all of the position players that were present at the event.  

Check back tomorrow as we will wrap up our post-event coverage by taking a look at all of the pitchers that attended the event. Some of the positional players mentioned today will also be featured in tomorrow's article if they threw a bullpen at the event. 

 

Position Players (Listed in Alphabetical Order): 

Ben Arendale, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic/balanced setup, slightly open, smooth load into a small leg-kick. Uphill path, produces line-drive with a pull-side approach, flashed pop off the bat
Power: 91.7 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  Long, high 3/4 slot; throws have carry.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Alex Bennett, Mobile Christian (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/2B Young switch-hitter to follow.
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Well proportined with strength throughout.
Hit: SH. Balanced/athletic setup, smooth load, leg-kick into a short stride. Slightly uphill path from both sides, stays through the zone, whole-field approach with fluid rhythm.
Power: 94.3 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Loose, athletic, short arm action, high 3/4 slot with life and carry.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Chris Billingsley, Bibb County (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Continues to impress as a high-end arm for the 2023 class.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly closed with a short toe-tap timing mechanism.  Fluid rhythm at the plate with a line-drive approach to the whole field.
Power: 89.7 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 89 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot. Arm plays well with plenty of carry.
Defense: Quick, active feet. Moves with intent. Plays well through the baseball. Aggressive. Confident.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Garrett Blacklock, Grissom (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Impressive two-way 2025 prospect.
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Evenly distributed strength with a proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with a controlled load into a toe-tap trigger.  Slight uphill path through the zone with a middle to pull-side approach.
Power: 89.3 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80 mph.  Long, high 3/4 slot; throws have carry.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Brycen Brown, Baker (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, open stance with a short stride.  Direct path with the hands, showing the ability to use the entire field.
Power: 85.6 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph.   Quick, high 3/4 slot from behind the dish.
Defense: 2.12- 2.29 pop times. Receptive hands. Quick, direct footwork.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Bryce Cain, Baker (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: OFLHP Legit two- way talent in the 2024 AL class.
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. High-waisted. Long, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, small leg kick.  Loose, level path through the hitting zone.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 86 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose and accurate.
Defense: Athletic defender, quiet footwork with sure hands.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. Clean runner actions.

Taurus Ceasor Jr., Baker (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 182-pounds. Sturdy build with proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup into a small leg-kick approach. Short/direct path to the ball, tilted bat through the zone, mostly pull-side approach.
Power: 96.5 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 363’ max distance. Second highest peak batted distance of 363 ft
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

Curtis Collins II, Pell City  (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Wide-shouldered, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load with a short stride. Short inside path, fluid rhythm with a middle approach.
Power: 81.7 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, looked natural on the backhand.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Brendan Conner, Corner (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Compact, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup, smooth load, leg-kick into a short stride. Direct to the ball, short/level path, fluid rhythm with a mostly line-drive approach.
Power: 92.6 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  High 3/4 slot, accurate throws with some carry.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Jacob Conway, Fairhope (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Physical frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup in the box with no stride and controlled load.  Definite uphill path through the zone with a mostly pull-side approach, strong lower half.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork around the bag, soft hands with a clean transfer, showed the ability to keep the ball in front to both sides.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Kylan Cook, Gulf Breeze (FL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Skinny, projectable frame, plenty of room to add on additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup in the box, smooth load into a short stride. Short/level path to the ball, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach to the middle of the field.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 200’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot
Defense: Solid glovework, showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Jonah Cook, Gulf Breeze (FL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Proportional, solid frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load into a leg-kick approach.  Short/tilted path to the ball with extension after contact, mostly pull-side.
Power: 93.2 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph. OF - 86 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.  Athletic arm is quick.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Connor Cosby, Auburn (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF Continues to impress with the bat from the left side.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. High waisted, strong frame.
Hit:Starts open with a small leg-kick timing trigger.  Short/slightly tilted path, gap-to-gap with a line-drive approach.
Power: 90.9 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm:OF - 85 mph. Loose, short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Carry and accuracy out of the hand.
Defense: Smooth footwork, soft hands with an athletic crow hop.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Cole Dean, Bayshore Christian  (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in the lower body.
Hit: LHH. Smooth load from an open stance and leg kick approach.  Middle to pull side approach with some tilt in the path.
Power: 92.2 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic outfield actions, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.

Connor Fadalla, Baker (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Broad shoulders, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance with a small leg-kick trigger.  Level bat path with a line drive approach, mainly to the pull-side.
Power: 92.4 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Smooth hands with a clean transfer
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Connor Gatwood, Baker (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B Interesting 2024 to follow.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, proportional frame with plenty of room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a short leg kick.  Short, direct path to contact with leverage through the zone, showing a middle approach.
Power: 91.3 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  Long, over the top arm action.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, showed the ability to throw from different arm slots with ease.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Jeff Holston, UMS-Wright Prep (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup in the box with a leg-kick trigger.  Showed the ability to hit. to all fields from a level swing plane. Short, direct path.
Power: 87.6 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph. OF - 78 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Rangy defender with quiet feet and soft hands.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

Bradley Irish, St. Pauls Episcopal  (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with room to develop physically.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup into a small leg-kick approach. Short/direct barrel to the ball, whole-field approach with the ability to produce line-drive, fluid rhythm.
Power: 80.9 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.  Athletic arm is quick.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Kennith Dalton Jackson, Florala (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/ Major juice for the physical 2025 prospect.
Body: 6-3, 240-pounds. Broad shoulders, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup in the box, loads into his back hip with a leg-kick trigger. Uphill path with the barrel with nice extension through contact, mostly pull-side approach.
Power: 98.8 max exit velocity, averaged 91.8 mph. 377’ max distance. Highest max exit velocity from the event.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph.  Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork around the bag, soft hands with a clean transfer, showed the ability to keep the ball in front to both sides.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Mattox Johnson, Gulf Shores (AL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Evenly distributed strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, smooth load into a leg-kick with the front side. Short path to the ball, generally level through the zone with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87.6 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 74 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well side to side and did a nice job handling throws in the dirt.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.

Tyler Johnson, Wetumpka  (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Long, lean frame with plenty of room for physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, closed stance into a leg-kick approach.  Short/direct path to the ball, level bat through the zone, pull-side approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph.   Short, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: 2.07- 2.14 pop times. Sure handed. Soft blocking skills. Feet work in line with second base bag
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.

Carson Joyner, Bayside Academy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Legit two- way potential.
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a leg-kick trigger. Strength in the hands with a mostly flat bat path and a definite middle approach.
Power: 96.4 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 89 mph.  Loose, athletic, short arm action, high 3/4 slot with life and carry.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Brady Keller, Mobile Christian (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B Young prospect that has made strides on the field and from a physicality standpoint.
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Compact, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance, smooth load into a short stride. Short/uphill path to the ball, fluid rhythm, flashed power to both gaps.
Power: 94.8 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

Ethan Kick, Spanish Fort  (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Impressive 2024 prospect, loved the actions with the glove.
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance into a small leg-kick trigger.  Loose hands with some tilt through the zone with a definite middle of the field approach.
Power: 90.1 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Long, high 3/4 slot; accurate throws with carry out of the hand.
Defense: Smooth hands with a clean transfer, athletic footwork, moves well side-to-side. Solid glove presentation with fluid actions throughout.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

Will Krehely, Pensacola Catholic (FL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Quality uncommitted 2023 arm from Florida that jumped out at the event.
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap trigger from an open stance. Solid barrel control from a mostly level bat path. Middle to pull-side power.
Power: 91.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 90 mph. Lower 3/4 slot with a quick arm and carry.
Defense: Athletic defender, quiet footwork with sure hands and works through the ball well.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Landon Lacy, Bessemer Academy  (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in the upper body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/upright setup, toe-tap timing trigger. Level bat path with fluid rhythm, line drive approach.
Power: 84.1 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73 mph.  Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Dominic Maldet, Gulf Shores (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Developed lower-half, strong, thick upper body.
Hit:Balanced/upright setup, leg-kick into a short stride. Short/level path to the ball, line-drive approach with ability to use the whole field.
Power: 86.6 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm:C - 73 mph.   Short, over-the-top arm action from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.00- 2.10 pop times. Quiet receiver, minimal movement, sure-handed. Agile, soft block.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Tyler Martin, Charles Henderson (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Projectable frame with strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open but strides back to closed, on time with the barrel. Present strength in the hands with a middle of the field approach from a tilted bat path.
Power: 91.2 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth hands with a clean transfer, athletic footwork, moves well side-to-side
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Bryce Masters, Prattville Christian (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP High ceiling 2025 uncommitted southpaw.
Body: 6-3, 203-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered build.
Hit: LHH. Leg-kick approach from an open stance.  Fluid, level bat path with a middle- oppo approach.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 210’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 80 mph.  Long, high 3/4 slot.  Throws were accurate with carry.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, looked natural with feet around the bag.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.

Jack McKay, Lee Scott Academy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Long, athletic stature with proportional strength.
Hit:Slightly open setup, smooth load into a short stride Short, level path to the ball, fluid rhythm, produces line-drives with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80.2 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm:   OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose and accurate.
Defense: Plays well through the baseball.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.

Edward Mcleod Jr., St. Paul's (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Physical frame with a strong lower half.
Hit:Upright, athletic stance with no stride to contact.  Easy juice in the barrel from a tilted swing path and juice to both gaps.
Power: 90.4 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 82 mph.  Long, high 3/4 slot.  Athletic arm is quick
Defense: Shows range to both sides and keeps the glove out front. Nice footwork.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Trevor Morris, GW Long  (AL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance with a toe tap approach.  Compact, level swing path with a definite middle of the field approach.
Power: 90.3 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Hunter Nichols, Murphy (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Athletic, physical frame with a strong lower half.
Hit:Athletic, balanced set-up with no stride.   Loose/repeatable swing, level path through the zone with a middle of the field approach.
Power: 83.5 max exit velocity, averaged 65.3 mph. 112’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 76 mph.  Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Logan Norris, UMS-Wright Prep (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Smaller frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced stance with small leg kick trigger.  Showed a level swing plane with a middle to pull-side approach from both sides of the box.
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop.
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60. Highly athletic runner.

Gatlin Pitts, Bayside Academy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Impressive 2024 whose stock continues to rise.
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Physical, mature build.
Hit: RHH. Very short stride on the front side from an athletic, balanced stance.  Violent, slightly uphill bat path with juice to the pull-side gap.
Power: 86.4 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 89 mph.  Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play with life.
Defense: Smooth hands with a clean transfer, athletic footwork, moves well side-to-side. Solid actions all the way around.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Paxton Ponder, Cullman  (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B Uncommitted 2023 that seems to progress each time we see him.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Leaner frame with evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic/upright stance, slightly open, smooth load into a short stride. Short path to the ball with extension after contact, fluid rhythm with a whole field approach, produces line-drives.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 86 mph.  High 3/4 slot, accurate throws with some carry.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop. Nice lateral range.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Brady Richardson, Enterprise (AL), 2025 Troy commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Young prospect with potential two-way capability.
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Long, lean frame with plenty of room for physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load into his back hip with a small toe-tap.  Level bat path with a line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Long, over the top arm action.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

Brandon Ridderhoff, Chelsea  (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Thin build, plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Tall/balanced setup with a leg-kick timing trigger. Short path to the ball, extension through contact with a line-drive approach, worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 85.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.  Accurate throws with some carry.
Defense: Moves well side-to side, quick transfer and fluid footwork.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Hudson Robbins, Saraland (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH.  Closed setup, smooth load, leg-kick into a long stride. Direct to the ball, short/tilted path, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach back up the middle.
Power: 82.3 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph.   Quick arm from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.09- 2.26 pop times. Loose, easy, fluid actions. Clean transfer.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

Connor Robinson, Faith Academy (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, lean strength
Hit: SH. Athletic stance with a slightly open stance.  Small leg kick trigger on the front side with slight. tilt in the bat path.
Power: 92.8 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: SH.  INF - 81 mph.  Loose, athletic, short arm action, high 3/4 slot with life and carry.
Defense: Steady hands, showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Garrett Ruffin, Faith Academy (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 180-pounds. Compact build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup in the box, smooth load into a toe-tap approach. Direct path, tilted path through contact with a middle to pull-side approach.
Power: 96.5 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph.   Short, over-the-top arm action; showed carry on throws.
Defense: 2.06- 2.17 pop times. Firm hands. Upright position. Tall at gather. Long to release.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Carter Sheehan, Shelby County (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 168-pounds. Proportional strength in an athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg-kicks into a short stride. Short/direct barrel to the ball, whole-field approach with the ability to produce line-drive, fluid rhythm.
Power: 91.2 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot
Defense: Steady hands, showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

Carey Simon, Baker (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 186-pounds. Proportional athletic frame, long limbs.
Hit: SH. Upright setup, balanced stance, smooth load with a leg-kick timing trigger. Level path through the zone with a mostly pull-side approach from both sides of the plate.
Power: 82.1 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 183’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork around the bag, soft hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Jack Stowers, St. Paul's Episcopal (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B Quality 2023 catcher that seems to have made strides with the bat.
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Well proportioned frame, physical lower half.
Hit:Upright setup, balanced stance, smooth load with a toe-tap timing trigger. Tilted bat path, fluid rhythm at the plate with a line-drive approach to the middle of the field.
Power: 93.9 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm:C - 72 mph.   Quick, high 3/4 slot from behind the dish. Accuracy on throws,
Defense: 2.03- 2.11 pop times. Flexible. Soft block. Deadens ball out front.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.

Bryson Sudduth, Baker (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Plenty of room to add additional strength, long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a short stride. Slight tilt through the zone with some pop to the pull-side.
Power: 83.2 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 81 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot, showing nice accuracy.
Defense: Agile. Quick first step. Light on feet.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

Zane Troutner, Orange Beach (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic/balanced setup, slightly closed, smooth load into a leg-kick approach. Showed solid barrel control from a mostly flat bat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 77.1 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 229’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on feet with a quick exchange to the throw.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60.

Olin Ward, UMS-wright (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Impressive hit tool for the uncommitted 2023.
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Proportional, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with a controlled load of the hands and simple leg-kick approach.  Tilted path to the ball, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach, flashed power to his pull-side.
Power: 97.1 max exit velocity, averaged 95.7 mph. 353’ max distance. Second highest average exit velocity from the event.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Long, high 3/4 slot; accurate throws with carry out of the hand.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, easy actions on the backhand.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Ty Waters, UMS-Wright Preparatory (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B Solid fundamentals for a young catcher.
Body: 5-0, 100-pounds. Proportional frame with plenty of room for added size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a short stride. Short, compact approach with the hands. Very slight tilt in the bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75.3 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph.   Short, high 3/f slot with a quick transfer. Solid fundamentals.
Defense: 2.22- 2.29 pop times. Works to present pitches in and around the zone. Quick feet. Solid receiving skills.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60.

Frank Wells, Providence Christian (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS NIce looking 2025 infield prospect.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Compact, sturdy build.
Hit: SH. Open setup into a controlled short stride. Short/level path, gap-to-gap with a line-drive approach to all fields.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: SH.  INF - 76 mph.  Short, high 3/4 slot.  Athletic arm is quick
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, flashed range to his glove-side.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Jack Woods, Bayside (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance with a controlled leg and small leg-kick timing trigger.  Showed solid barrel control with the ability to hit to all fields; slight tilt in the path.
Power: 86.6 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Maintains momentum through the throw.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Braydon Wright, Home School (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF Tons of tools in this impressive 2026 grad.
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lean build with plenty of room for development.
Hit: RHH. Tall/balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Short/mainly level path to the ball, fluid rhythm, flashed power to his pull-side.
Power: 86.2 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Loose, high 3/4 arm slot.  Throws have carry and some life.
Defense: Smooth hands with a clean transfer, athletic footwork, moves well side-to-side
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

Aiden Wright, Dale County  (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong frame, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Starts slightly closed with a leg-kick trigger for the swing.  Plenty of juice in the barrel with a mostly pull-side approach.
Power: 92.4 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 337’ max distance. Highest average bat speed from the event.
Arm: RH.   OF - 87 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose and accurate.
Defense: Worked through the ball well with solid transition to the throw.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Gabriel Young, Mountain Brook (AL), 2023 
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Junior who continues to develop into a quality player. 
Body: 5-11, 192-pounds. Athletic frame with strong lower half. 
Hit: LHH. Balanced/upright setup, smooth load into a leg-kick timing trigger. Short/direct path to the ball, uphill path through the zone, gap-to-gap approach
Power: 96.2 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 344’ max distance. 
Arm: LH.   OF - 88 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose and accurate.
Defense: Agile. Quick first step. Light on feet. Athletic actions. Works through the ball well.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

 

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