Top Performances as Top Prospects Prepare for Spring Season
October 20, 2019
Fall brings the updated rankings - a chance to see how players in Mississippi are stacking up both in state and nationally as we move closer to the 2020 high school baseball season. Many of the top prospects came together to showcase their skills for 17 area colleges and universities - let's take a look at some of the standouts...
TOP 60 TIMES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Brandon Edwards | MS | Saint Joseph High School | 2021 | OF | 6.76 |
^ | Blake Pierce | MS | Central Hinds Academy | 2021 | OF | 6.76 |
^ | Ethan Pulliam | MS | Starkville | 2023 | MIF | 6.76 |
2 | DeeJay Booth | MS | Oak Grove | 2020 | OF | 6.85 |
3 | Brendan McCauley | MS | Harrison Central | 2020 | 2B | 6.87 |
^ | Justin Williams | MS | Madison Ridgeland Academy | 2020 | OF | 6.87 |
4 | Carson Buckner | MS | Germantown | 2021 | OF | 6.88 |
5 | Peyton Donaldson | MS | West Harrison | 2020 | 1B | 6.89 |
6 | Khi Holiday | MS | Tupelo Christian Prep | 2021 | 2B | 6.90 |
7 | Ayden Ashwill | MS | Desoto Central | 2021 | SS | 6.93 |
^ | Caleb Tart | MS | Hattiesburg | 2020 | SS | 6.93 |
8 | Shane Lewis | MS | Warren Central | 2020 | OF | 6.94 |
9 | Jackson McCoy | MS | Booneville | 2021 | C | 6.95 |
10 | Noah Foster | MS | Tupelo Christian Preparatory School | 2021 | SS | 6.97 |
With three players tied at the top with a 6.76 run time - they are clearly much more than fast...
Brandon Edwards
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Saint Joseph High SchoolState: MS
- Summer Team: TPL
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Height: 6-0Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
(7/16/19)
Blake Pierce
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Central Hinds AcademyState: MS
- Summer Team: MS Blue Jays
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Blake Pierce: Central Hinds Academy High School, Class of 2021; 6-foot, 165-pound lean frame; OF. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 90 mph, showing his strength and power ability. Starts in balanced wide stance, has a small load and uses a short stride right before his swing. Used an upward swing plane, and his bat speed was above average. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 65 mph;displayed soft hands and rhythmic feet. Used an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action. He displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.76.
Videos
(7/16/19)
Ethan Pulliam
Class of 2023 / MIF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: MIFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: StarkvilleState: MS
- Summer Team: SBG Sox
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Ethan Pulliam: Starkville High School, Class of 2023; 6-foot, 145-pound projectable frame; SS/OF. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. Starts in balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Exhibits rapid bat speed, a long swing plane and a level finish. While in the infield, made throws across the field up to 81 mph. Used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. He displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.76. On the mound, he was clocked sitting at 73-77 mph. His curveball (66 mph) had the most depth when he located it down by the hitter’s knees.
Videos
(7/16/19)
Next up we will take a look at the Exit Velocity performances. Stay tuned as we work our way to Fall release of the UPDATED RANKINGS ...
Scouting Report
Brandon Edwards: Starkville High School, Class of 2021; 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic frame; OF/RHP. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. Starts in athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a short stride to start his swing. Bat speed was quick, and used a short swing plane. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 75 mph;displayed quick footwork and a twitchy exchange. Showed an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action. He performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.76.