Top Prospect Games: INF Scouting Reports - UnderClass
September 24, 2024
Prep Baseball of South Carolina hosted its Top Prospect Games on August 17th at The College of Charleston. The event featured players from across the state in the 2025-2028 grad classes. The Top Prospect Games continues to be one of the most popular summer events on the Prep Baseball summer schedule with several college coaches in attendance taking a look at the prospects in attendance.
Position players opened the day with an offensive workout, taking live BP on the field. TrackMan and Blast were used to track pre-swing and ball-flight analytics. Players then went through a defensive workout at their position, allowing coaches and scouts to get a feel for their athleticism, movement, and arm strength.
After the workout, the players where split into to teams and played a controlled game. Pitchers threw to live hitters in a controlled environment, allowing PBR Scouts to control pitch count and stress of each inning. Hitters got live looks at pitchers, allowing the coaches and scouts in attendance to further their evaluations after BP, in the live setting.
Below we will look at the underclass infielder scouting reports for the event.
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SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Samuel Ashley, Clover (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 133-pounds. Lanky frame with lots of room to add
Hit: RHH. Feet closer together with flex in his knees, hands in between elbow and shoulder Good swing staying short in zone and on a downward plane, LD approach 62.2 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Short action with average strength
Defense: Average range, decent hands
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 133-pounds. Lanky frame with lots of room to add
Hit: RHH. Feet closer together with flex in his knees, hands in between elbow and shoulder Good swing staying short in zone and on a downward plane, LD approach 62.2 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Short action with average strength
Defense: Average range, decent hands
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.
Connor Brooks, T.L. Hanna (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 122-pounds. Lanky frame with lots of room to add strength
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch in balanced stance with hands close to body and even with shoulder and elbows pointed down Barrel shows some rhythm, shorter stroke that elongates in zone but some moving parts make it difficult to repeat at times 59.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 249' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 122-pounds. Lanky frame with lots of room to add strength
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch in balanced stance with hands close to body and even with shoulder and elbows pointed down Barrel shows some rhythm, shorter stroke that elongates in zone but some moving parts make it difficult to repeat at times 59.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 249' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.
Eli Chowning, Carolina Forest (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Good strength, physical
Hit: LHH. Upright stance with upper half preset back, hands behind head (some wrap) and a high back elbow Athletic movements with big bat/hand speed in a short, quick and on-balance swing 65.6 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-79 mph. Short, easy action with a whippy arm
Defense: Strong, confident footwork with easy and natural movements
ATH: 22.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Good strength, physical
Hit: LHH. Upright stance with upper half preset back, hands behind head (some wrap) and a high back elbow Athletic movements with big bat/hand speed in a short, quick and on-balance swing 65.6 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-79 mph. Short, easy action with a whippy arm
Defense: Strong, confident footwork with easy and natural movements
ATH: 22.00 max vertical.
Walker Godwin, River Bluff (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 152-pounds. Lanky frame with some athleticism
Hit: RHH. Slightly open and upright stance with hands high and even with ear, barrel pointed down and a high back elbow Clean, toe tap load with good hand stretch and a short, level stroke, developing power 67.7 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Smooth, short stroke with ability to change slots and good whippy action
Defense: Quality, confident footwork with range and quickness
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 32.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 152-pounds. Lanky frame with some athleticism
Hit: RHH. Slightly open and upright stance with hands high and even with ear, barrel pointed down and a high back elbow Clean, toe tap load with good hand stretch and a short, level stroke, developing power 67.7 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Smooth, short stroke with ability to change slots and good whippy action
Defense: Quality, confident footwork with range and quickness
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 32.00 max vertical.
Spencer Johnson, Aiken (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. High-waisted, lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open stance with weight preset on back leg, hands even with shoulder and a higher back elbow Some solid traits in load with stretch, raises hands to swing on downward angle, length in zone at times but shows some strength at impact 66 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.0 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Short stroke with a low slot, good clean transfer
Defense: Shows some smoothness and athleticism but still refining mechanics
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. High-waisted, lanky frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open stance with weight preset on back leg, hands even with shoulder and a higher back elbow Some solid traits in load with stretch, raises hands to swing on downward angle, length in zone at times but shows some strength at impact 66 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.0 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Short stroke with a low slot, good clean transfer
Defense: Shows some smoothness and athleticism but still refining mechanics
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.80 max vertical.
Charlie Johnson, Oceanside Collegiate Academy (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 144-pounds. Medium, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance with hands at ear level, barrel pointed down and a high back elbow Good lower half sink with toe tap load, late stretch creates whip and speed thru zone, length thru contact 68.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short stroke with a low slot, good clean and quick transfer with good strength
Defense: Clean and quick footwork with range and some twitch, anticipates well
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 144-pounds. Medium, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance with hands at ear level, barrel pointed down and a high back elbow Good lower half sink with toe tap load, late stretch creates whip and speed thru zone, length thru contact 68.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short stroke with a low slot, good clean and quick transfer with good strength
Defense: Clean and quick footwork with range and some twitch, anticipates well
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.20 max vertical.
Max Kniesche, Lucy Beckham (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 161-pounds. Lean frame with some present strength/athleticism with room for more
Hit: RHH. Open, upright stance with weight distributed evenly and flex in knees, hands even with ear, barrel pointed up and a high back elbow Smooth load into back hip with a medium leg kick trigger, clean chest load creates stretch and whip thru zone, short stroke with athleticism 71.5 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Short action with a lower slot, developing strength
Defense: Heavier feet might cap range but shows good instincts and feel for game
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 161-pounds. Lean frame with some present strength/athleticism with room for more
Hit: RHH. Open, upright stance with weight distributed evenly and flex in knees, hands even with ear, barrel pointed up and a high back elbow Smooth load into back hip with a medium leg kick trigger, clean chest load creates stretch and whip thru zone, short stroke with athleticism 71.5 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Short action with a lower slot, developing strength
Defense: Heavier feet might cap range but shows good instincts and feel for game
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.50 max vertical.
Bennett Nicholson, Richard Winn (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 136-pounds. Lanky frame with some athleticism
Hit: RHH. Wider base, upright stance, hands even with ear and a high back elbow Still refining mechanics and timing but shows traits of a solid launch position and loose wrists getting barrel thru zone 67.4 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph. Short action, repeatable mechanics, developing strength
Defense: Quick first step, soft hands, decent range
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 136-pounds. Lanky frame with some athleticism
Hit: RHH. Wider base, upright stance, hands even with ear and a high back elbow Still refining mechanics and timing but shows traits of a solid launch position and loose wrists getting barrel thru zone 67.4 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph. Short action, repeatable mechanics, developing strength
Defense: Quick first step, soft hands, decent range
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.10 max vertical.
Cooper Penfield, Blythewood (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 144-pounds. Lanky frame with room to add
Hit: LHH. Upright slightly open stance with slight bend in knees, hands even with shoulder, barrel pointed somewhat vertically and a low back elbow Small leg kick trigger with good, natural load that stretches hands back, easy swing on a downward angle with good plate coverage and ability to lift 62.5 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Short AA with a quick release, strength developing
Defense: Some solid natural movements and instincts
ATH: 23.70 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 144-pounds. Lanky frame with room to add
Hit: LHH. Upright slightly open stance with slight bend in knees, hands even with shoulder, barrel pointed somewhat vertically and a low back elbow Small leg kick trigger with good, natural load that stretches hands back, easy swing on a downward angle with good plate coverage and ability to lift 62.5 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Short AA with a quick release, strength developing
Defense: Some solid natural movements and instincts
ATH: 23.70 max vertical.
Gage Petrovich, River Bluff (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Large and strong
Hit: LHH. Balanced and upright stance, hands below shoulder height with barrel pointed vertically, low back elbow Nice sink into back hip with medium leg kick trigger, activates hands with chest load and raise of back elbow, nice lower half mobility thru contact generates legit pop 66.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Short AA with a fast arm and solid strength
Defense: Average actions
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Large and strong
Hit: LHH. Balanced and upright stance, hands below shoulder height with barrel pointed vertically, low back elbow Nice sink into back hip with medium leg kick trigger, activates hands with chest load and raise of back elbow, nice lower half mobility thru contact generates legit pop 66.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Short AA with a fast arm and solid strength
Defense: Average actions
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.
Julian Richard, Homeschool(SC), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Lean frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. Strong base, upright stance, balanced, hands between ear and shoulder with a high back elbow Good feel for sink into lower half, stays patient with weight as he strides creating hand stretch, good traits, still finding consistent contact point 63.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-69 mph. Longer action with some smoothness but developing strength
Defense: Doesn't lose his base with range, average footwork lacking some athleticism
ATH: 7.74 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.23 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Lean frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. Strong base, upright stance, balanced, hands between ear and shoulder with a high back elbow Good feel for sink into lower half, stays patient with weight as he strides creating hand stretch, good traits, still finding consistent contact point 63.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-69 mph. Longer action with some smoothness but developing strength
Defense: Doesn't lose his base with range, average footwork lacking some athleticism
ATH: 7.74 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.23 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.00 max vertical.