GALLATIN, TN - The Tennessee Preseason All-State was held on Saturday, February 10th at Liberty Creek HS in Gallatin, TN. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of players from the 2024-2027 classes from Volunteer state. 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 take a look at the scouting reports for the event. Next, we look at all catchers who attended the TN Preseason All-State.

 

CATCHER REPORTS

Wyatt Severance, Ravenwood (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Compact frame with good athletic motions that continues to develop.
Hit: RHH. Sets up pre-pitch slightly open with feet shoulder width apart. Knee to knee leg kick engages back leg before making a forward move. Upper and lower half go at same time before finishing around the front shoulder. Bat moves quickly through the zone, primarily line drives over the shortstops head into the gap. Present pullside juice. 71 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-83 mph. Very strong throws on target from a quick arm action.
Defense: 1.87-1.93 pop times. Athletic out of crouch with good ground gain towards second. Gets to pads quick to block, keeps chin down well.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 4.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.80 max vertical.

Jay Insani, Rockvale (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well built frame with present foundation in lower half. Has ability to grow into his frame as he holds plenty of room to fill out.
Delivery: Gets great use out of his lower half drving down the mound. With a controlled windup and leg lift
Arm Action: RH. Long action that comes directly over the top with good extension.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Fastball bears down on hitters with good carry with 21 inches of vertical, with last run as well. T2194, 2042 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Spun the breakingball well that at the moment is playing second fiddle to the fastball. Tunnels well with FB and will miss some bats but is still a developing pitch. T2184, 2184 average rpm.
ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60. 1.79 in the 10 yard split. 24.60 max vertical.

Carter Winders, Crockett County (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 217-pounds. Compact built frame with good athleticism, will continue to show development on all fronts.
Hit: RHH. Narrow slightly open stance to start. His hands are held at shoulder height with rear elbow up. Body shifts rearward and down into rear leg while the front leg loads onto the toes. His weight shifts forward slightly before the back leg drives down and through. Slight downward bat path, but in the zone for a long time. Works up the middle of the field with back spun balls. Lets ball get deep well to the opposite field but will jump a ball left on the inside part of the plate. 67.8 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-82 mph. Strong arm from behind the plate with low on the bag/ short hopped throws.
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop times. Gets out of crouch well, stays in legs while throwing. Smooth transfer out of glove.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 5.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.

AJ Greene, Collierville (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 202-pounds. Compact proportional frame, with good current strength. Has shown developed athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with knees slightly bent, back leg loaded, hands extended out past body at shoulder height. Front footlft and stride starts the swing, the hands resist forward movement well creating good seperation before exploding through. Long one handed finish with weight on back leg. Deep turn creates an upward batpath with intent to do damage. Ability to stay back on the ball or jump it out front. 71.7 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Very strong, quick throws right on the bag.
Defense: 1.80-1.82 pop times. Explodes out of crouch gaining great ground, coming forward on the third base side of home. Gets to shins quickly out of a wide crounch when blocking.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split. 31.30 max vertical.

Evan McElvain, Nolensville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 217-pounds. High pedigree with lean frame and longer limbs, lots of room to develop into his body.
Hit: RHH. Tall initial setup with feet shoulder width apart and hands held above head. Leg lift sees weight primarily on the back leg into a significant stride. Shoulder blades hold hands in place as the stride progresses. At front foot plant is in an athletic position. Upper and Lower body are very connected as the swing goes. Sits on back leg as the body comes through linearly. On-plane swing produces linedrives to center and right center. 71mph batspeed produces an average 90 mph exit velo, T96 EV with more pop coming. 71.8 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. INF-84 mph. On the bag or shorthopped throws from a quick arm action and release.
Defense: 1.85-1.86 pop times. Gains good ground on throwdowns with a quick transfer, gets on bunts quickly with accurate inside the bag throws.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 5.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.80 max vertical.

Davis Peralta, Lakeway Christian Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 200-pounds. Strong lower half with well developed upper half, with good athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Simple repeatable swing with powerful actions. Starts with knees bent in an even stance. Small move rearward to push hands and back hip into loaded positions precurses a small stride forward. The swing launches with a powerful rotation of the body (32 G's) as the back leg drives through. Great bat speed and accelleration lines balls all over the field. Slight downward bat path produces very hard low line drive. Pop present, will launch balls when caught out from and under it. 73.8 mph bat speed with 31 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 263' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Low accurate throws from a quick compact arm action.
Defense: 1.90-2.05 pop times. Gets out of crouch well from 1 knee down. Stays in legs well with a good forward move.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.68 in the 10 yard split. 29.50 max vertical.

Christopher Brown, Ensworth (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 208-pounds. Extremely physical, strong frame that will continue to develop through school.
Hit: RHH. Pre-pitch starts slightly open with weight 75-25 on rear leg. Hands above rear shoulder. Weight shifting onto back leg and back tipping up begins the swing. Small foward stride with lower half going on footplant, with upper body resisting for a couple frames creating great seperation between the two. Swing turns on rear leg. Damange inducing bat path through the zone. Shows great coverage across the zone driving balls into the left field gap. Big time present juice, with much more on the way. 71.9 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. On the money throws from a prototypical catcher arm action.
Defense: 1.89-2.02 pop times. Strong move forward out of crouch, gaining good ground towards second while staying in his legs.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 5.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.50 max vertical.

TJ Finley, Middle Tennessee Christian (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 162-pounds. Compact with athletic movements that should continue to develop both athletically and in size.
Hit: RHH. Prepitch he has a wide stance with balance equal throughout. A medium leg kick loads the back leg, pushing the hands loaded with the bat 45 degrees behind his head. Creates good hip shoiulder seperation upon footplant. The back leg then drives through the front leg as the swing goes. He finishes with weight on his backleg with a slight backwards lean. Lets the ball travel well, driving balls the opposite way. Adjusts well to turn on inside pitches. Good feel for on-plane batpath with more strength/pop in the tank as he develops. 69.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. INF-83 mph. Strong accurate throws right on the bag from a fast release.
Defense: 1.90-1.95 pop times. Explosive out of crouch with forward momentum. Athletic to a blocking setup.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 5.48 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.00 max vertical.

Carter Hullett, Ensworth (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 190-pounds. Strong muscullar frame that will continue to improve as he develops.
Hit: LHH. Strong setup knees slightly past shoulder width, sitting into quads. Hands start just above the shoulder. Small controlled stride as he loads the rear leg before it launches at footplant. Body turns the barrel as it stays tight to the shoulder before it releases. Drives off back leg as it rotates through the swing finish. Drives balls into the right center gap with a tight barrel turn behind him. Wants to get the ball in the air with a slight upward bat path. Lots of room to add batspeed and power as he develops. 69.9 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.0 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Firm accurate throws to the right side of the bag. Still developing arm will continue to improve. Pop time decreasing as it does.
Defense: 1.87-2.05 pop times. Quick out of crouch, feet switch well in a small forward gain.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split. 28.80 max vertical.

Cash Pinson, Knights Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean narrow frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Starts slightly open with feet just wider than the shoulders. Gets into legs with a large forward stride. Creates good seperation before the swing comes through. Sits into backside as swing rotates. Produces line drives to both fields. Can be late getting footdown at times, but is strong enough to make good contact the other way. 67.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Strong on a line throws with some mal-accuracy.
Defense: 1.89-2.30 pop times. Great movement out of crouch with quick feet switch.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.76 in the 10 yard split. 28.50 max vertical.

Cohen Babelay, Maryville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 181-pounds. Medium frame with athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Begins slightly closed with weight favoring the back leg. Hands start on the outside of his shoulder. Up and down stride loads the back leg. Hands load back slightly before going on footlaunch. Body rotates around the center of his body. Bat is quick through the zone working though the left center to centerfield areas. More batspeed and control to come as he develops further. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Money throws to the rightside of second in the air. Fast arm action and release.
Defense: 1.87-2.05 pop times. Gains good ground towards second, moves in a straight line.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 5.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.60 max vertical.

Tyler Cross, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 186-pounds. Big frame with develped strength, with athletic movements.
Hit: RHH. Starts with feet closer together hands near shoulder. Front foot glides out with a large forward move. Rear leg lauches and the swing goes through, finishes w/ weight on back leg balanced. Drives linedrives to the pullside, occasionally rolling over to weaker contact. 68.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Strong thows from a speedy arm action w/ varying accuracy.
Defense: 1.95-2.01 pop times. Gains great ground out of crouch, with a quick transfer out of glove.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.83 in the 10 yard split. 23.10 max vertical.

CJ Potter, Watertown (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 219-pounds. Thicker frame with present muscle mass and strength. Will refine body composition as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Strong wide base with knees bent, hands relax above shoulder, back elbow at 90 degrees. Front foot picks up putting most of weight on back leg, hands push rearword into a loaded slot. Small stride landing on the ball of the front foot. Turns tightly upon heelstrike and the back leg comes driving forward. Rides back leg out through remainder of the swing. Agressive swing that looks to get under balls to the pull side. A touch under the ball at times forcing just misses and high fly balls. An approach looking to drive balls through the second basemens head will open up the field. 70.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph.
Defense: 1.95-2.06 pop times. Gains good ground forward over the plate, quick transfer out of glove by ear.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 5.41 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.80 max vertical.

KJ Anderson, Cookeville (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 188-pounds. Stocky, ahtletic frame with present strenghth and room for more.
Hit: LHH
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Strong repeatable arm action from the 27 grad that is sure to develop into higher velos.
Defense: 1.93-2.20 pop times. Works off of one knee when receiving, explodes out of crouch, replacng feet vrey quickly. Blocks well off of one knee as well.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.71 in the 10 yard split. 26.50 max vertical.

Brock Archie, Henry County (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 219-pounds. Stocky compact frame with developed shoulders, will continue to develop as an athlete.
Hit: RHH. Agressive looking wide stance to start with knees bent hands held high. Weight shift reearward to push hands into a load positiion behind the body before a small stride forward. Good connections as the swing launches. Finishes with weight on backside. Works up the midde in front of the plate with backspun line drives. Present pop to the pullside, with more in the tank. 71.7 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Concise motion with accurate throws, mainly working off of a shorthop to second.
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop times. Quick transfer with good gain of ground
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 5.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.40 max vertical.

Gavin DiBartolomeo, Maryville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 176-pounds. Present strength in frame with well developed lower half and shoulders. Will continue to add length and mass.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic stance, which is slightly open to start with hands relaxed held high above shoulder. Small stride to a toe tip and slightly turned in front leg, as hands load rearward. Body and lower half lauch on heel plant driving through the front leg. Good batspeed (71) and above avg. rotational accel. (23Gs) make his bat quick through the zone. Worked primarily to the pullside with some loss of direction over his left shoulder. Agressive through the zone will continue to increase pop. 71.2 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Very short arm action with accurate throws.
Defense: 1.90-2.05 pop times. Good action to second, with ground gain. Gets to shins quickly when blocking.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.94 and 5.49 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.00 max vertical.

Parker Free, Oak Ridge (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 163-pounds. Athletic compact frame with present muscle, will get stronger as he develops.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a wide, balanced stance that is slightly open, hands are held extended above shoulder. Front side has small movement back to even, hands resist launch at footplant creating great seperation. Back side powers through the front side, back knee driving to the front with the back foot coming off the ground. Uses the whole field well, barreling balls to all sides. Lots of development to come for the athletic freshmen. 66.6 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Good throws from a still developing arm with a tendency to not finish the action and miss arm side.
Defense: 2.03-2.40 pop times. Gets out of crouch well with good forward move. Shins and chest get down quicky when blocking.
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60. 1.85 in the 10 yard split. 23.40 max vertical.

Landon Cooper, Nolensville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 189-pounds. Lean build with long limbs. Good athletic movements will benefit from added strength .
Hit: RHH. Tall and slightly open at setup with hands sitting outside of shoulder. Small leg lift into a forward ground gain. Hands resist the forward stride as they load into the scap. Body swings around center of balance when swing goes. Short bat path through the zone mainly works to the pullside with a tendency to get around the ball. 69.3 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Over the top arm action with quick release, short hopped accurate throws.
Defense: 2.03-2.08 pop times. Works from both a squat and one knee down, gaining good ground on throwndowns out of both. Receiving: Worked with 1 knee down when catching bullpens, showed good framing around the zone, gets below low pitches well.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 5.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.80 max vertical.

Wesley Pinner, Tipton Rosemark Academy (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Tall athletic frame, that will hold muscle and strength well throughout his development.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slight open stance with hands extended above elbow. Sinks into back side as front leg makes a forward move. Gets into good positioning at heelplant before launching forward. Drives hard contact to both sides of the cage. Stays through the zone well able to catch barrels all the way through. Good feel for swing and the zone, strength and size will continue to grow as he does. 59.2 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 242' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Still developing arm shows firm accurate throws.
Defense: 2.00-2.10 pop times. Weight shift prior to recieving allows him to get out of crouch well, good feet switch. Gets to feet quickly after blocking.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split. 26.80 max vertical.

Grant Kruger, Green Hill (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 151-pounds. Higher waisted frame, lean and athletic. Room to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with equal balance with hands beginning near above shoulder. Shifts weight onto rear foot as front arm locks out behind body. Creates good seperation, before the upper half goes along with the legs. Drives into a strong front leg. Bat stays on plane well, mainly working up the middle and to the opposite side. 67.3 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-77 mph. Quick, catcher-y arm action with accurate throws in the IF. Very quick release with on the bag throws from C.
Defense: 1.95-2.11 pop times. In the IF he creates good angles with smooth footwork. Solid transfer out of glove on throwdowns.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split. 23.50 max vertical.

Barrett Brown, White House (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds. Longer limbed with a lean frame. Projectable body that will continue to fill out.
Hit: SH. Simple setup with feet just past shoulder length, hands held at rear shoulder with bat tall. Slight bat wag as he shifts weight wearward. Before an agressive move forward before swing comes through. Stays through zone well as he looks to catch balls out front. Works up the middle of the field with ability to let balls get deep. 58.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 265' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. INF-75 mph. Quick catchery arm action with accurate throws.
Defense: 2.05-2.18 pop times. Stands tall before throwing on throwdowns, can gain more ground to second.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 5.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.10 max vertical.

Gus Gardner, Franklin County (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 6-0, 189-pounds. Stocky build with present strength throughout, added athleticism would benefit him well.
Hit: RHH. Begins with a shoulder width setup with his hands at shoulder level with back elbow at 90 degrees. Small shift rearword to load rear leg before a significant stride forward. Hands walk away front the stride until foot plant when they launch. Drives laterally into front side. On-plane bat path works to all fields well with a line drive approach. 66.3 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Accurate on the bag throws with some arc. Quick arm action and release.
Defense: 2.00-2.03 pop times. Stands up out of crouch before throwing, he gains ground to second before throwing. Blocks well out of a primary stance.
ATH: 8.36 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 5.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.70 max vertical.

Hayden Redd, St. George's Independent (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Developing frame with natural athletic movements. Frame will add muscle well as he develops.
Hit: RHH. Simple repeatable stance with hands beginning just outside of back shoulder. Large leg kick and forward move to footplant. Generates good seperation between halves as the back side drives into front leg. Drives the ball up the middle with a repeatable bat path that stays through the zone well. Still developing frame with more strength and numbers to come. 61.7 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. INF-75 mph. Quick action with ability to use multiple slots in the IF, no "showcase crowhop". Accurate on the bag throws behind the plate. More arm strength to come through HS.
Defense: 2.04-2.23 pop times. Quick catch and release in the IF with good footwork breakdown. Agressive out of crouch with good ground gain, also showed a throw from knees.
ATH: 8.00 runner in the 60. 1.83 in the 10 yard split. 28.20 max vertical.

Campbell Carpenter, Independence (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 230-pounds. Plus strength accompanies a sturdy build, shows good athleticism that will further develop.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance preset into his legs. Upper half closes off before a toe-tap into a forward move. Gets into back leg well as swing goes through into a balanced finish. Has feel for the whole field, staying over the plate and inside the ball well the other way. Good base to develop more strength and athleticism. 63 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-74 mph. Catcher arm angle in the field with accurate throws. Accurate throws to second behind the plate with a tendecy to spike them.
Defense: 2.02-2.27 pop times. Works well off of bag, with good footwork and hands. Behind the plate is solid out of the crouch with good forward gain.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.81 in the 10 yard split. 23.10 max vertical.

Justin Varboncoeur, Hendersonville (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean compact frame with athletic movements.
Hit: RHH. Starts very wide in his stance with active bat movement Big leg kick load the hands rearward, the foot lands closer than it originally started. Swing launches and rotates well into a balanced finish. Bat stays on plane an through the zone very well spraying hard contact across the field. Some pull side pop there, swing plays gap to gap however. 69.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-75 mph. Quick arm action uses turf well with on target long hops.
Defense: 1.93-2.11 pop times. Gets out of one knee stance well when throwing down. Gains good momentum out of crouch.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split. 27.60 max vertical.

Grayson Gregory, Webb School of Knoxville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 160-pounds. Small frame with lots of room to grow and develop.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open stance to start with equal balance. Weight shifts onto rear leg with a large leg kick that also activates the hands. Big forward move before launch were he has good connection. Finished balance with weight along center of balance. Swings with high intent to hit the ball hard. Worked mainly to the pullside, with a tendency to get under the ball. Better direction towards RCF will open up the rest of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. INF-71 mph.
Defense: 2.00-2.17 pop times.
ATH: 8.40 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 5.79 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.70 max vertical.

Lucas Penland, Independence (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Compact frame with longer limbs with lots of room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Swing launches from his start postion. Small stride forward and go with hands pulling back into shoulder blades before launching. Works up the middle the other way with a flat bat path, generates good EV's for barely using his lower half. Much more strength in the tank. 65.4 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. OF-82 mph. Strong throws from OF w/ C arm action. Behind the plate puts the ball right on the bag from same arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.40 pop times. Athletic movements to ball fielding on left foot out in front. Quick transfer and release from behind the plate. Lower pop time in there as arm strength fills out.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.72 in the 10 yard split. 28.20 max vertical.

 

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