KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Rising Stars ID was held on Tuesday, June 20th at Knoxville Catholic High School. This event was an open event that consisted of players from the 2027-2028 classes from Volunteer state, with many making their first appearance at a showcase style setting. Players went through an extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60-yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to get numbers and metrics on TrackMan. 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 at the event.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we will be releasing our scouting reports from the event. First, we take a look our the scouting reports on all positional players from the event.

 

POSITIONAL PLAYER REPORTS

Shaeffer Sitton, Stone Memorial (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Long frame with present athletic attributes. Some present muscle with twitch. Can add more to his frame and isn't fully developed.
Hit: RHH. Athletic square stance, hands start by his head; small toe tap to time pitches Quick hands, turns on the ball well. Can go gap to gap; gets his barrel on plane with the pitch well
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-62 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot; Ball has some carry to it, is holding back some velo and intent
Defense: LH: Simple swing with little movement, can wrap his hands around the ball resulting in roll overs RH:Stays through the ball well, simple swing; gap to gap swing. Keeps his hands inside the ball
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kase Spradlen, Greeneville (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Compact frame with plenty of athleticism. Present twitch to his body and can be a very well rounded athlete with time in the weight room. Has a frame that can add plenty of muscle mass.
Hit: LHH. Narrow crouched open base, Hands start high by his ear; Leg kick Drops his hands,has trouble making contact outfront. Works the left center gap and up the middle the most.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 69.0 mph. 247' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-59 mph. INF-64 mph. C: Long arm action, 3/4 to side arm action; Throws have some arm side fade to it IF: SHort pushy arm action, comes from a low 3/4 arm slot; Throws dive as they get to 1B
Defense: 2.29-2.37 pop times. C:Sits tall in his crouch, gains lots of ground on his throw downs, kept balls in front on blocks IF: Works around the ball well, comes and gets the ball; Does a good job of fielding the ball out front
ATH: 7.98 runner in the 60. 1.98 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Griffin Templeton, Stone Memorial (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. Strong compact frame that has present athletic components. Can add size and muscle mass to a proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic slightly open stance, hands back by his shoulder; Toe tap timing Wants to pull the ball, can get beat inside; Uphill swing, hits the low ball well
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 244' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Short arm action, standard 3/4 arm slot; Makes his throws look easy- can tell he has more in the tank
Defense: Glove pats, really does a good job with his feet approaching the ball; Funnels the ball to the middle of his body well to deliver a throw, moves to his right an left well
ATH: 8.19 runner in the 60. 1.98 and 4.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Chase Gockenbach, Lakeway Christian (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Big and physical kid that is especially developed in the lower half. Plenty of room to add strength and athleticism. Growing into his body.
Hit: SH. LHH: Closed off athletic stance; No stride, starts with his hands back by his back shoulder RH: Square tall stance, hands start by his back shoulder, small stride LH: Simple swing with little movement, can wrap his hands around the ball resulting in roll oversRH:Stays through the ball well, simple swing; gap to gap swing. Keeps his hands inside the ball
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-62 mph. INF-68 mph. IF: Long arm action,3/4 arm slot, keeps throws around the bag, uses his arm strength when he as to C: SHort arm action, high slot kept throws in line with the bag
Defense: 2.25-2.40 pop times. IF:Good hands, is patient on balls at him; good glove awareness and decisions on when to use a backhand and forehand C: Traditional stance, minimal movement in his feet, replaces his feet a little bit; Blocking could use some work, quick transfer
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Mason Borders, Lipscomb Academy (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Wiry athletic body that has a well built lower half. Can add size and strength overtime to go along with some twitch in his movements.
Hit: LHH. Wide, athletic stance,hands start back and up by his head, small stride Stays in the middle of the field well, gets his barrel in the zone well; can wrap his barrel sometimes. Does a good job of keeping his hands inside the baseball
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Quick arm, long arm action, over the top slot; Threw from multiple slots
Defense: Has good feet, is patient on the ball; Keeps ball in the middle of his body for a quick transfer, has some lateral quickness
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

David Settle, Chattanooga Christian (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 130-pounds. Lanky and lean frame with long extremities. Tall with time needed to grow into body. Has plenty of opportunity to add muscle and mass.
Hit: RHH. Narrow tall stance, leg kick; Hands start away from body around his shoulders Wants to pull the ball, can get long, tries to keep his hands inside the ball, hits lots of ball up the middle or to the right side of the infield
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 257' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Short arm action, throws come from his ear; Catcher type arm action. Missed down on every throw
Defense: Patient approach to ground balls, fields the ball deep in his body; Works his body towards his target well
ATH: 8.62 runner in the 60. 2.00 and 4.72 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Reese Young, Anderson County (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 130-pounds. Slim body with long legs that compliment an athletic frame. Can add muscle mass and size.
Hit: RHH. Narrow tall base, toe taps his stride; starts with high hands Drops his hands on his load, has trouble getting extended, Wants to pull the ball- has trouble with the outside pitch
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. IF: Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot; High intent throws across the diamond, balls fade as they get to 1B
Defense: IF: Doesn't trust his hands, does a good job of coming through the ball, keeps his feet moving toward 1B
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Braylon Bowles, Rabun Gap (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Slim athletic frame with plenty of room for added size and mass. Long levers with proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Open tall stance, starts with his hands low and close to his body' small stride Wants to pull the ball, works around it sometimes; Barrel flattens out when he loads leads to ground balls and weak fly balls
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 264' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot; showed some good arm strength to the plate
Defense: Athletic movements, has good feel for the speed of the game, has good footwork on his approach to balls
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Will Fessler, Chattanooga Christian (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Wiry frame with present athleticism. Can added plenty of size to his stature. Tall with room to fill into his body.
Hit: RHH. Athletic square stance, hands start away from his body , small stride Has some chop to his swing, does a good job staying up the middle. Will turn on pitches inside
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 69.1 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Quick arm, long arm action with an over the top slot. Has good backspin to his ball
Defense: Patient on his approach to balls, has to get his body moving again after fielding it; Fields it out front by his front foot. Keeps his feet moving as he approaches the ball
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kyle Hinch, Stone Memorial (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Thin athletic frame on the smaller side. Can grow into his body with time. Proportional body with quickness present that can look to add size.
Hit: RHH. Wide square stance, hands start by his ear; small stride Slow bat, barrel lags behind.gets around the ball; Wants to pull the baseball and catch it out front.
Arm: RH. OF-64 mph. Throws from a high over the top slot, short arm action
Defense: Is patient on balls at him in the outfield, has trouble coming through balls; Fields balls completely still and has to get his body going again

Brendan Kutz, Farragut (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Tall with long levers. Slim at this point in his development but has plenty of length to add size and muscle mass. Present athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Closed tall stance, hands start close to his face; small stride Hits lots of low line drives, stays through the ball well. Hands work well when he stays long through it and hits it up the middle
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 267' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-66 mph. Short arm action, throws from his ear; Quick arm, flashes of good arm strength
Defense: 2.18-2.34 pop times. Gains ground on throw downs, stays in his legs well; Agile behind the plate
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Benjamin Thompson, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-5, 110-pounds. Thin and lanky frame that offers long limbs. Has plenty of room for added size and muscle mass.
Hit: RHH. Narrow tall stance, hands start high by his ear; small leg kick Barrel falls behind his body, hits lots of balls to 2nd or 3rd, Barrel drags through the zone. Does a good job of using the whole field
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 68.1 mph. 224' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-63 mph. OF-64 mph. C:Short arm action, throws from his ear; Throws carried better than velo would indicate, all throws made it in the air to the bag
Defense: 2.25-2.37 pop times. C: Wide crouch, transfers at the chest, replaces his feet ot make throws; Blocking needs some work, doesn't seem comfortable doing it OF: Attacks the baseball, lets it get deep as he's fielding it, doesn't get downhill
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

 

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Tennessee Senior Games	9/23	Trevecca Nazarene University - Nashville, TN
2023 Southeast Senior Games	10/7-10/8	Choccolocco Park & Jackson State University

 

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