PBR TN 2022 Scout Blog: Part 3
April 18, 2022
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The Tennessee Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more.
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2022 HS Season: Part 3
Pete Daniel, MINF, Ensworth, 2023
‘23 MINF @PeteDaniel13 (@EnsworthBB; @PBR_Uncommitted) laces a single to RF. Long, athletic frame w/ projectability and developing strength. Smooth actions up the middle and makes all the plays. 7.15 runner & 85 INF velo. One that’s climbing some boards. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/M9PEP4ujX4
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 16, 2022
‘22 RHP @JasonHamm2022 (@wcsSHSBaseball; @PBR_Uncommitted) tossed 5.1 innings of 1-run ball, 4 hits, and 4 Ks. Works ahead and fills up the zone at 60% clip. Running FB at 80-84 (1988-2106 rpm) w/ some sink. Downer 12/6 CB at 72-75 (2088-2275 rpm). #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/EIpnbYDcHF
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 15, 2022
Brenton Wisdom, RHP, Clarksville, 2022
‘22 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP @BrentonWisdom1 (@ClkHighBaseball) had a rocky first, but settled nicely. 4 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, and 8 Ks. Proportional frame w/ quick arm. FB jumping at 84-88 (2072-2368 rpm) and power CB at 75-78 (2148-2317 rpm) w/ good bite. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/2uHUgDLw0I
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 15, 2022
Maddox Jones, RHP, Silverdale Baptist, 2024
‘24 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP Maddox Jones (@Maddox43081720; @SBAHSBaseball) has lean, wiry frame & loose, quick arm. FB at 82-86 (1887-2260 rpm) w/ slight cut and sharp CB at 72-73 (2273-2496 rpm). Former @prepbaseball future gamer this past summer. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/a7q0wbSHp5
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 18, 2022
Ian Reagan, C, Silverdale Baptist, 2023
‘23 @PBR_Uncommitted C Ian Reagan (@Ian66398314; @SBAHSBaseball) is hard nosed field general behind the dish. Handles staff, good framing, great blocking w/ recovery, & manages run game. Above average bat speed w/ 1B to RF, 2B to RCF, & hard line out to CF. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/whXOwQHDpH
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 15, 2022
Cam Mullins, 1B, Silverdale Baptist, 2022 (Bryan Commit)
Strong weekend from ‘22 1B @cammullins10 (@SBAHSBaseball; @BCLionsBaseball commit). Lean, athletic frame. Smooth stroke getting barrel on plane leading to consistent hard contact: single, pair of gap doubles, & no doubt long ball at the ?. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/8IFrNm22fb
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 14, 2022
Connor Cobb, RHP/SS, Ensworth, 2024 (Vanderbilt Commit)
‘24 RHP/SS @connorcobb7 (@EnsworthBB; @VandyBoys commit) tossed 6 innings of 2-hit ball with 1 ER, and 8 Ks. Wiry, athletic frame w/ low 3/4 slot. FB at 84-88 (2136-2373 rpm) w/ late arm side life. Mixed CB at 72-74 (T2472 rpm) and SL at 76-79 (T2335 rpm). @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/KtAbH0ErEw
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 14, 2022
Matthew Shorey, LHP, Father Ryan, 2024
‘24 LHP @MatthewShorey12 (@Baseball_FRHS) turned in a gem: CG, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, & 11 Ks in 3-0 win. Repeatable delivery and attacked the zone. FB at 82-86 with ASR & sink at times (1793-2276 rpm). Deceptive CH at 75-77 w/ depth and fade. @PBR_Uncommitted @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/fFcdKdG7q2
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 14, 2022
Konner Bowden, OF, Columbia Central, 2024
‘24 OF @konner_bowden (@CHSLionNation; @PBR_Uncommitted) with a pair of barrels. Tall, relaxed stance with above average bat speed $ gets on plane early. Hard line out to CF then single in the LCF gap. 7.16 runner and hit two home runs later in the series. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/KgZYbFIyJi
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 13, 2022
Joe King, LHP, Ravenwood, 2022 (Vanderbilt Commit)
‘22 LHP @j0eking03 (@wcsRHSbaseball; @VandyBoys commit) leaned heavily on his FB at 86-90 (2014-2326 rpm) w/ arm side action and occasional sink. Mixed a few CHs at 80-82 w/ solid deception. Developed frame with great arm speed. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/QNRTU897jN
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 12, 2022
Brett Rogers, OF, Silverdale Baptist, 2023
Give ‘em the belt! ‘23 OF @brett_rogers14 (@SBAHSBaseball; @PBR_Uncommitted) absolutely parks a 2-run homer to RF then goes oppo lacing a triple to LF. Athletic frame & 6.74 runner w/ advanced bat speed & power from left side. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/JcKQsAB1A7
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 12, 2022
Gray Williams, RHP, East Hamilton, 2022
‘22 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP @grayjwilliams (@easthambaseball) had a light day, tossing 2.1 hitless frames with 7 punch outs. Compact, very physical frame. Lively FB at 85-89 (2215-2357 rpm) & downer CB at 73-76. Hurricanes ace has been very sharp this Spring. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/AiJqrsYfRU
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 12, 2022
Ryan Lay, RHP/OF, Walker Valley, 2022
‘22 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP/QB @_ryanlay_ (@walkervalleybsb) tossed five hitless innings, 1 R, 3 BB, & 8 K. Proportional frame w/ strength & quick arm. FB at 86-90 w/ good life & varying spin (1927-2345 rpm). Mixed SL at 76-79 (T 2079 rpm) that showed flashes. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/5WF5IdRBeP
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 12, 2022
Sebastian Hanks, OF/C, Silverdale Baptist, 2022
‘22 OF/C @HanksSebastian (@SBAHSBaseball; @PBR_Uncommitted) rips a solo home run to LF & laces double down the line. 7.00 runner hitting in the meat of the order w/ above average bat speed and plays multiple positions. Also tossed 5 shutout innings on Sat. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/UdJdceER1S
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 11, 2022
Brooks Jones, 3B/OF, MTCS, 2024
‘24 UTL @BrooksBJones5 (@mtcsbaseball; @PBR_Uncommitted) with a three hit day in the leadoff spot. Slashes a pair of singles up the middle then drives a 2-run big fly to LCF. Balanced stance with relaxed hands and easy gap power + above avg bat speed. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/aczjDaMBvA
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 11, 2022
Monster day for ‘24 SS Wesley Alig (@WAlig2024; @BaseballCAK) going 5-6 (3 2B/ 1 HR) in DH, scoring 4 runs and 3 RBIs. Laces an RBI-single up the middle, rips a double to pull side, then goes backside to RCF for a 2-run homer #PBRBombSquad. @PBR_Uncommitted @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/mauvHRJRGK
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 9, 2022
Mack Whitcomb, C, Baylor School, 2023
‘23 C Mack Whitcomb (@MackTho62802284; @BaylorBase) drives a 3-run homer to LF to get the night started. Very sound defensively, working up thru pitches to steal low strike & deadening ball on blocks. Quick throw to gun down base runner to seal the win. @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/hon9UQDL4Y
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 9, 2022
Caleb Hampton, OF, Baylor School, 2023 (South Carolina Commit)
‘23 OF/RB @CalebHampton_ (@BaylorBase; @GamecockBasebll commit) goes 3-4, scoring 3 runs and 4 RBIs. Flashing the pop with double to straight away CF & picks up third on loose ball. Then unloads on a #PBRBombSquad no doubter to LF. Former Future Gamer @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/xmbegNhT2e
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 9, 2022
Ben Cleaver, LHP, Independence, 2023 (Kentucky Commit)
Very impressive night from ‘23 LHP @ben34cleaver (@wcsIHSdw1; @UKBaseball commit). 5 shutout frames, 2 hits, 11 strikeouts. Heavy dose of the FB at 85-88 (2117-2293 rpm) & a few 1/7 CB at 68-71 (2095-2227 rpm). Long, wiry high waisted frame w/ projection. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/4sJAutoD37
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 8, 2022
Ari Bethea, RHP/OF, Collierville, 2025
‘25 RHP/OF Ari Bethea (@AriB3thea; @CvilleBaseball_) turned 5.2 of 2 hit shutout baseball w/ 1 walk & 7 Ks. Long frame w/ present strength. FB at 80-83 (1874-2021 rpm) w/ occasional cut. Mixed 12/6 CB at 68-70 (2145-2260 rpm) & solid CH: 73-74. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/BoBOxTXqnO
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 6, 2022
Brody Melton, CINF, Tullahoma, 2022 (Vol St CC Commit)
‘22 CINF @BrodyMelton2 (@TullahomaB; @VSCCPioneersBSB commit) drives a 2-RBI double off the wall in LF gap then slashes a single to RF. Long, physical frame flashing plenty of pop and above average bat speed w/ 7.36 sixty time. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/yXHDTZRnD0
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 6, 2022
‘24 C @AkersLayne (@SiegelBaseball_; @PBR_Uncommitted) is really coming along nicely. Very sound defensively with soft hands and good presence. Pair of good swings here with hard groundout to 2B then laced liner to CF. Hitting in the middle of the order, one to follow. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/d81kpGxuQl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 6, 2022
Andrew Behnke, LHP, Donelson Christian, 2022 (Tennessee Commit)
‘22 LHP @andrew_behnke_ (@dca_baseball; @Vol_Baseball commit) is the new leader on the Heat Sheet. FB at 87-92, T93 (2187-2429 rpm) while mixing SL at 79-81 (2367-2607 rpm) & CH: 82-84. Tossed 3 frames w/ 7 punchies. Compact, athletic frame w/ + arm speed. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/0HkbX6Axh9
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 5, 2022
AJ Russell, RHP, Franklin, 2022 (Tennessee Commit)
‘22 RHP AJ Russell (@FHSAdmBaseball; @Vol_Baseball commit) was as good as advertised. 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, & 16 Ks. Long frame, smooth down the slope. Commands explosive FB at 87-91 (2131-2320 rpm). SL: 74-76 (2187-2413 rpm) & CB: 70-72. @AJRusse63736553 @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/cqmfpBtL1k
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 5, 2022
Eli Lamb, RHP, Centennial, 2023
.@PBR_Uncommitted ‘23 RHP @EliLamb31 (@CHSCougarDC) turned in his best start of the year: 8 shutout innings, 4 hits, 0 BB, & 15 punchies. Worked quickly, mixed tempo, & 67% K clip. Lively FB at 86-90 (2225-2519 rpm) w/ some ASR. Leaned on 10/4 SL at 77-81 (1987-2227 rpm) #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/2SbfzGgm5L
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 5, 2022
Nolan Wells, INF, Centennial, 2022 (Freed Hardeman Commit)
‘22 SS @NolanWells23 (@CHSCougarDC; @FHU_LIONS commit) laces a two out RBI walk off single to LCF to give the Cougars a 1-0 win in 8 innings. Simple approach, getting the foot down early. His second knock of the night and he may still be running… @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/gjRmVJlMYF
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 5, 2022
DJ Merriweather, UTL/LHP, Clarksville Academy, 2023
‘23 1B/LHP @djmerriweather_ (@_CougarBaseball; @PBR_Uncommitted) flashing some two way upside, but swung it well in the middle of the order. Relaxed stance, smooth lefty stroke. 7.14 runner and line drive, gap power. FB at 78-82 (1972-2164 rpm) & CB at 69-72 (T2342 rpm). #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/pUiLR3sUl4
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 4, 2022
Thomas Crabtree, RHP/3B, Collierville, 2023 (ETSU Commit)
‘23 INF/RHP Thomas Crabtree (@crabtree2023; @CvilleBaseball_) has a long projectable frame. Simple delivery with quick arm. FB at 85-88, T89 (2015-2287 rpm) and sharp downer CB at 71-73. Legit two way upside and @ETSU_Baseball commit. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/lstN68rdDB
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 4, 2022
Donovan Mitchell, OF, Houston, 2024
‘24 OF Donovan Mitchell (@WinTheLastGame; @PBRTennessee) puts a good swing on this early count offering & singles sharply through the left side for a leadoff single. pic.twitter.com/aP80JbL3FG
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) April 2, 2022
Merik Carter, 2B/RHP, Rockvale, 2022 (UAH Commit)
‘22 2B/RHP @MerikCarter (@Rvale_Baseball; @UAH_BSB commit) continues to flash legit two-way upside. Posted 3 hit night from left side on Tues. Relaxed balanced approach, using all fields. On the bump Wed, Lively FB at 85-89 (2251-2430 rpm) & SL at 73-75 (T2282 rpm). #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/RdOPoYRKdS
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 1, 2022
Nathan Aguilar, SS, Rockvale, 2023
‘23 SS @Nathan17Aguilar (@Rvale_Baseball) putting together some quality barrels. Compact, physical frame & 7.03 runner. Balanced stance w/ moderate leg kick & above average bat speed. Drives a ball oppo to RF then 3-RBI triple to LCF to ice the game. @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/3MGP4kM0gA
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) April 1, 2022
Austin Hunley, RHP, Mt. Juliet, 2022 (Tennessee Commit)
‘22 RHP @AustinHunley11 (@MJbearsbaseball; @Vol_Baseball commit) turned in 5 IP & 10 punchouts w/ 70% K clip in 12-6 win. Loose, easy arm action. FB at 85-88 (2074-2394 rpm) w/ good life & slight ASR. Mixed sharp biting SL at 73-76 (2360-2506 rpm). @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/Dq1Hj5Sqm9
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 31, 2022
Brody Hays, INF, Lebanon, 2022
‘22 CINF @brodyhays10 (@LebanonHSBsbl; @PBR_Uncommitted) had a big 4-4 night with 4 RBIs. Open stance with moderate leg kick, gets barrel on plane and controls it thru contact. Drives one into the jet stream for a 2-run HR to RCF. Solid defender on the corners. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/wPvtiQAWAl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 31, 2022
Michael Waddell, OF, Overton, 2022
‘22 OF Michael Waddell (@BaseballOverton; @PBR_Uncommitted) has lean, wiry frame and profiles as a true CF/table setter bat. Wide stance with no stride, creates good head/hand separation on laced single to LF. Above avg bat speed, 88 OF Velo, and 6.55 runner. @RHS_WSC #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/p40JcLBg7o
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 30, 2022
Caden Trigg, RHP/OF, Rockvale, 2023
‘23 RHP/UTL @cadentrigg (@Rvale_Baseball) put together a quality start (4.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, and 7 Ks) in 11-4 win. Wiry, athletic frame from 3/4 slot. Attacked zone w/ FB: 82-86 (2159-2301 rpm) & sharp CB at 70-74 (2148-2450 rpm). Flashed CH: 77-79. @PBR_Uncommitted @RHS_WSC pic.twitter.com/CyDUCsX7xF
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 30, 2022
Grayson Burleson, RHP/SS, Summertown, 2025
‘25 RHP/SS Grayson Burleson (@Graysonburle7; @SHS_EagleNation) closes out a 7-2 win w/ two scoreless frames allowing 2 hits & 4 Ks. Long, wiry frame working down the slope. FB at 81-85, T 86 (2057-2222 rpm) w/ slight ASR & downer CB at 63-64 (T1821). @prepbaseball @RHS_WSC pic.twitter.com/88l8M0JwoS
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 30, 2022
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