2022 West TN Preseason ID: Quick Hits
January 26, 2022
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The 2022 West TN Preseason ID Showcase was held Sunday, January 23rd at the University of Memphis. This event was our annual journey to the western territory with players ranging from the classes of 2022-2025. These players went through an extended pro-style workout, took batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion sensors. 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 as they prep for the Spring season.
Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at some of the top performers and standouts from the event. Please feel free to dive into our Stat Story, highlighting metric leaderboards, and the Trackman Files, emphasizing batted ball and pitch data. Prospect videos and metrics are live in player profiles, and we continue to knock out individual scouting reports over the following weeks.
Quick Hits (Alphabetical Order)
Matthew Autry, 3B/OF, Collierville, 2023
‘23 3B/OF @Mautry1123 (@CvilleBaseball_) has a smaller frame, but flashes of athleticism (4.29 Home to 1B) & improved arm strength (INF: 83 | OF: 87). Table setter bat w/ good bat speed, looking to pressure the defense with his speed. #WestTNPreseasonID @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/GGITjIa88T
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 25, 2022
Hudson Cepparulo, RHP/1B, Henry County, 2023
‘23 RHP/1B @HudsonCepp79 (@HCHSPatriotBas1) has large imposing frame at 6-4, 215 lbs w/ strength. Above avg bat speed from left side, peppering line drives (T91.1; Avg: 85.8 exit) w/ middle approach. Solid defensively and up to 81 on the mound. #WestTNPreseasonID@prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/p9rlOu7oWZ
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 24, 2022
Caden Freeman, OF/RHP, Arlington, 2024
‘24 OF/RHP @CadenFree3 (@ahstigersbb) doing everything at #WestTNPreseasonID. Good round of BP w/ heavy dose of line drives (T87.3; Avg: 81.4 exit) + 81 OF velo. Submarine on the bump w/ feel for 3 pitches. ASR FB at 72-74, sweep CB 67-69, & depthy CH 66-69. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/pK58Wc8AeV
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 26, 2022
David Hamilton, RHP/OF, Grace Christian Aca, 2023
‘23 RHP/OF @DHamilton3710 (@GCALionBSB) flashing some upside on the bump. Heavy FB at 84-86 (1693-2111 rpm) w/ cutting SL at 75-77 (T 1988 rpm) and solid hard CH at 77-80. Strong thru delivery w/ stout block leg. @PBR_Uncommitted #WestTNPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/lgUalzKjWI
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 24, 2022
Ayden Jacobs, OF/RHP, Collierville, 2025
‘25 OF/RHP @Aydenjacobs4 (@CvilleBaseball_) will be one to follow over the next few years. Long, wiry frame w/ quick arm. Sprayed it in BP (T 86.9) + 82 from the OF. On the bump, 78-80, T82 (Avg: 1893 rpm) w/ 11/5 action CB at 69-72 & SL at 70-74 (T2245 rpm).#WestTNPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/kpbqc7BFBS
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 24, 2022
Carter McKay, 1B/OF, Arlington, 2024
‘24 1B/OF @CarterMckay35 (@ahstigersbb) did it all at #WestTNPreseasonID. Physical frame at 6-3, 205, advanced bat speed and all field juice (T 99.8 exit; T 363 ft). 85 from OF and Top FB at 83 on the mound (T2398 rpm). Ranked 19th in the TN class. @prepbaseball @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/NFj9UMLDsa
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 24, 2022
Jack Pitts, C/3B, Arlington, 2024
‘24 C/3B @JPITTS05 (@ahstigersbb) showing some upside at #WestTNPreseasonID. Solid frame, peppering line drives to all fields (T 90; Avg: 85.6 exit velo). Quiet hands with above average bat speed. Sound defensively at 3B, and popped at 2.16 behind the plate. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/AF2KmWh0tl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) January 25, 2022
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