Taking a Look at the Jr. Future Games ID Showcase Top Performers
April 7, 2020
On Saturday, March 14th many of Mississippi’s top 7th and 8th graders made their way to Smith Will’s Stadium in Jackson for Prep Baseball Reports Jr. Future Games Identification Showcase. It was evident the talent pool across the state is stocked!
The players were put through a typical showcase style workout that allowed each of them to show off their individual skill set. Pitchers were also allowed to face hitters later in the day to give the PBR staff an opportunity to evaluate players in game-like activity.
Below are a few standouts from the event.
Class of 2024
Stone McCaughey (Lewisburg) looked polished on the mound with a lively fastball that touched 83 mph and a very mature breaking ball with tight spin.
Chase Russell (Madison Central) displayed some major power potential at the plate with an exit velocity that reached 82 mph which was the highest for the day.
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Chase Russell: Madison Central High School, Class of 2024; 6-foot, 185-pound solid frame; 3B/RHP. During batting practice, the left-handed hitters best exit velocity was 81 mph. Setup consisted of balanced stance and a toe tap Has above average bat speed and a flat swing plane, and he ends his swing with a high finish. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 70 mph across the field; had soft hands and rhythmic feet. Used a loose arm action with an-over-the-top slot. During the event, he clocked a 60 time of 8.57. On the mound, he has an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. He is a drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort in his delivery. He showed the most control on his curveball (62-64 mph) when he stayed on top; has some action and consistent accuracy on curveball. His fastball came in at 75-78 mph.
Lake Reed (Tupelo) was very agile behind the plate, showing quick feet and a strong arm which led to an event best 2.09 pop time.
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Maybe one of the most versatile players at the event was Hank Eaton. (Kossuth). Eaton ran a 7.34 60, looked polished on the mound (81mph), showed advanced ability on defense, and was very balanced and rhythmic at the plate with aggression at contact.
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Class of 2025
Brady Griffin (Florence) stood out for the 7th graders. The big lefty had a fastball that reached 75mph while showing good balance at the plate and the ability to drive the baseball.
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Ty Ramage (Kosciusko) displayed some versatility on the day as well. Behind the plate, Ramage posted a 2.23 pop time, showed some advanced ability at the plate, and touched 74 mph with his fastball on the bump.
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One of the more gritty players at the event was Eli Wheat (Oak Grove). Wheat is smaller in stature but the 2B played big and could be a gnat to opposing teams in the future.
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PBR (MS) definitely looks forward to this becoming one of our yearly events which can help us with player rankings for each class and while identifying future college prospects.
Players from the event may also be invited to join Team Mississippi as we travel to Atlanta in late July to take on the best other states have to offer.
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