Top Prospects Swinging for the Fences
October 21, 2019
As we move closer to the Fall Rankings updates for every class, we take a look at the best performances at the Top Prospect Games held in July in Vicksburg. Today we look at the top Exit Velocity swings...
EXIT VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | Shane Lewis | MS | Warren Central | 2020 | OF | 96 |
2 | Kaden Irving | MS | Gautier | 2023 | 3B | 93 |
^ | John Christian Ming | MS | Parklane Academy | 2021 | OF | 93 |
3 | Cole Evans | MS | Wayne Academy | 2020 | C | 91 |
4 | Mayson Shealy | MS | Warren Central | 2021 | RHP | 90 |
^ | Coleton Smith | MS | West Harrison | 2020 | OF | 90 |
^ | Jacob Duncan | MS | Hernando | 2020 | 1B | 90 |
^ | DeeJay Booth | MS | Oak Grove | 2020 | OF | 90 |
^ | Peyton Donaldson | MS | West Harrison | 2020 | 1B | 90 |
^ | Blake Pierce | MS | Central Hinds Academy | 2021 | OF | 90 |
^ | Sean Smith | MS | Pascagoula | 2021 | OF | 90 |
5 | Justin Williams | MS | Madison Ridgeland Academy | 2020 | OF | 89 |
^ | Cade Crosby | MS | Gulfport | 2020 | SS | 89 |
6 | Mac Sims | MS | DeSoto Central | 2020 | RHP | 88 |
^ | Colton Hegwood | MS | Brandon | 2021 | 2B | 88 |
^ | Jackson Owen | MS | Starkville | 2021 | C | 88 |
^ | Caleb Thompson | MS | Germantown | 2021 | 3B | 88 |
7 | Dalton Cook | MS | Long Beach | 2020 | C | 87 |
^ | Tyler Starnes | MS | Madison Ridgeland Academy | 2020 | OF | 87 |
^ | Triston Hickman | MS | Stone High School | 2021 | C | 87 |
^ | Braden Montgomery | MS | Madison Central | 2021 | OF | 87 |
8 | Noah Foster | MS | Tupelo Christian Preparatory School | 2021 | SS | 86 |
^ | Conner Wilson | MS | Parklane Academy | 2021 | RHP | 86 |
^ | Gabriel Katzenmeyer | MS | Warren Central | 2020 | C | 86 |
^ | Clayton Thurman | MS | Warren Central | 2020 | RHP | 86 |
^ | Colton Neal | MS | Marshall | 2022 | 3B | 86 |
^ | Skyler Roberts | MS | Gautier | 2020 | C | 86 |
9 | Andrew O'Neal | MS | Desoto Central High School | 2021 | 1B | 85 |
^ | Henry Lee | MS | Jackson Academy | 2020 | OF | 85 |
^ | Braeden Brewer | MS | Stone | 2021 | C | 85 |
^ | Waylon Sebren | MS | Puckett | 2021 | OF | 85 |
^ | Sam McInnis | MS | Madison Ridgeland Academy | 2021 | 1B | 85 |
^ | Andrew Jones | MS | Brandon High School | 2021 | 3B | 85 |
^ | GW Pigott | MS | Oak Grove | 2021 | SS | 85 |
^ | Jackson McCoy | MS | Booneville | 2021 | C | 85 |
^ | Matthew Cochran | MS | Jackson Prep | 2023 | 3B | 85 |
^ | Dawson Muenzenmay | MS | Northwest Rankin | 2023 | RHP | 85 |
10 | Thomas Hollingsworth | MS | Germantown | 2021 | C | 84 |
^ | Kobe Cook | MS | Long Beach | 2020 | 3B | 84 |
^ | Andin Bolen | MS | George County | 2022 | LHP | 84 |
^ | Colbert Hathcock | MS | Kirk Academy | 2022 | SS | 84 |
^ | Caleb Dyess | MS | Pearl River Central | 2023 | OF | 84 |
With an impressive roster of players hitting big numbers, three led the pack...
Shane Lewis
Class of 2020 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Warren CentralState: MS
- Summer Team: Jackson 96ers 19/20
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Statistics
Videos
(7/17/18)
Kaden Irving
Class of 2023 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: GautierState: MS
- Summer Team: SBG Sox
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Height: 6-1Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Kaden Irving: Gautier High School, Class of 2023; 6-foot, 215-pound athletic frame; RHP/3B. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 93 mph, showing his strength and power ability. Started in balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Bat speed was explosive, exhibited an upward swing plane and a level finish. Used a drive the ball approach in his path. While in the infield, showed ability to throw up to 75 mph across the field; displayed soft hands, a natural exchange and quick footwork. Uses athletic movements laterally.
Videos
(7/16/19)
John Christian Ming
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Parklane AcademyState: MS
- Summer Team: Tides Blue/Tides Orange
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
John Christian Ming: Parklane Academy High School, Class of 2021; 6-foot-1, 195-pound athletic frame; OF/SS. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 93 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. Began in athletic stance with a quick load, then used a short stride to start his swing. Had quick bat speed and a level swing plane, and he ended his swing with a high finish. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph. Showed athletic movements laterally. Showing consistent accuracy to the bases, he had an-over-the-top slot with a long arm action.
Videos
(7/16/19)
The Prep Baseball Report looks at the top performances at the Top Prospect Games held this past summer, leading up to the Fall Rankings Updates right around the corner. Next up we take a look at the catchers....
Scouting Report
Shane Lewis: Warren Central High School, Class of 2020; 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic frame; 3B/RHP. During batting practice, the switch hitter showed power in the box with an exit velocity of 96 mph. Starts in athletic stance and has a smooth load. Showed an upward swing plane, rapid bat speed and good extension on his finish. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 85 mph;displayed quick feet and a clean exchange. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 87 mph. Showed a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot.