2021 National Underclass Southeast Showcase (11/13/2021 - 11/14/2021)

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TJ Thacker (2024 1B, Fayetteville, GA) came out of the shoot running his fastball up to 81-mph with life through the zone which collected plenty of swing and miss throughout his start. Thacker showcases a clean delivery with balance and rhythm and pairs it with a three-quarter arm action with plenty of extension out front on his heater. When all was said and done, Thacker would exit after two with two punchouts and over 60% of his mix landing for strikes.  Thacker would showcase his bat once again for the second time today, with nice twitch, hand-eye, and bat speed during his first at-bat as he reached with a double. Thacker’s athleticism and ability to run the bases helped him score from second the next at-bat, scoring the winning run for his club.  

Michael Zito (2024 MIF, Milton, GA) continued to produce at the plate during his second game of the day as he once again stayed aggressive at the plate and jumped on an early fastball making loud, barreled contact with line drive result into the backside gap. Zito displayed nice first step quickness out of the box and underway speed as he was able to leg out an easy double. 

Keegan Mahoney (2023 OF, Arlington, VA) was impressive all start long as he worked through his two-inning outing, stranding 1 hit, and collecting 2 punchouts. Mahoney displays pitchability on the mound and a clean, up-tempo to his delivery which helped him fill the zone with his mix from his three-quarter slot. To work through his assignment, Mahoney showcased a fastball up to 80-mph and a 66-mph curveball with developing feel and 10-4 shape. Mahoney would also do his job at the plate, and displayed some hitability and hand-eye, as he turned on a 80+ mph fastball on the ground, allowing runners in scoring position to advance, and break the scoreless tie, putting Red up 1-0 in the top of the first. 

Seth Gregg (2023 MIF, Franklin, TN) was able to collect a hit in each game he played today during his club’s double header. At the plate, Gregg sticks to a see-ball-hit-ball approach which leads to plenty of barreled contact especially to the pull side. Seth’s single through the 5-6 hole, came in the top of the 1st in a hitter’s count, as he met a fastball with extension out front, and drove it through the infield for a single. With athleticism and wherewithal on the bases, Gregg was able to go station to station and eventually score giving his club an early lead. 

Zeke Kimbrell (2023 SS, Atlanta, GA) continued to hit today as he punched a double to the pull-side wall during his second at-bat, driving in the winning run in the bottom of the fourth. Kimbrell displayed nice first step quickness out of the box and coasted into second on the result as well. 

Neal Porter (2025 SS, Tallahassee, FL) came on in a relief appearance and worked two scoreless innings where he worked ahead of the majority of the batters he faced. With a simple, stretch-only delivery and a clean arm-action, Porter filled the zone over 50%. Neal was able to fill the zone with his mix of a fastball up to 79-mph, and a curveball that tunneled well off the heater up to 67-mph, adding to its effectiveness and collecting a lot of swing and miss. As he went, Neal started to get crafty and locate a mid-50’s knuckleball in the high 50’s, he was able to locate for strikes. 

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Sean Drummond (2023 OF, Pace, FL) started on the mound for Navy and came out showcasing a clean, stretch only delivery with an unrestricted arm action that releases his mix from a three-quarter slot, tunneling well across his repertoire. Sean worked two innings, mixing a fastball in the low 80’s, high of 84-mph with life and arm-side-run that collected plenty of swing-and-miss. Once ahead, Sean went to his secondary offering of a curveball with 11/5 shape and depth in the low 70’s, high of 71-mph. Drummond was impressive as he was in complete control on the mound during his start with a bulldog demeanor on the mound, regularly working ahead of the batters he faced, making for a tough at-bat. When all was said and done, Drummond would punchout four through two full and no walks. 

Eddie Artajo (2023 SS, Des Plaines, IL) came out firing on the mound after earning the start for Red. Eddie worked through his appearance with a quick tempo, and a clean delivery he administered from a high-three-quarter slot. With good extension out front, Artajo was effective, mixing his two-pitch repertoire in all counts, regularly working ahead of the batter in the box. Eddie’s repertoire consisted of a fastball in the mid-70’s, high of 76 with life up in the zone and some cut on occasion, and a curveball in the mid-60’s, high of 66, with 11/5 shape and good shape. Artajo would finish his assignment with a line of two scoreless innings, one hit stranded, and four strikeouts. Artajo was impressive as he filled the zone over 75% of the time. 

Alphonsa Henderson (2023 OF, Pensacola, FL) went with an outside heater and punched a line drive triple down the rightfield line. Henderson has a quick bat-path that keeps his barrel through the zone a long time, leading to a lot of hard hit contact to all fields. Henderson, a good athlete, moves well on the bases with underway speed, aggression, and acumen necessary to be a difference-maker at the next level. Henderson’s run-batted-in, broke up the pitching duel and put Red up early with a 1-0 lead, a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. 

Michael Bass (2023 OF, Canton, GA) come on in a relief appearance in the third inning and worked a clean frame, needing just eleven pitches to work through a clean frame. On the mound, Bass deploys an up-tempo to his mechanics and uses nice rhythm and timing through his three-quarter release. Bass worked through his opponent’s lineup, mixing his repertoire of a fastball up to 84 mph with life and a curveball with proper shape and bottom in the high 60’s. After two innings of work on the mound, Bass’ three-pitch mix collected four strikeouts and did not allow a hit. During his second inning of work, Michael introduced a changeup in the low-70’s, high of 73-mph, with sell, and developing fade arm-side. 

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Landon Moran (2024 3B, Brooks, GA) started on the mound for Gray and worked his first two innings scoreless, making easy work of his opponent. Showcased a clean delivery with flexibility and an arm action that was loose and unrestricted through release from his three-quarter slot. Battled on the mound with a repertoire of a fastball touching 80 mph, and a curveball with depth and bottom in the low 60’s, high of 63 mph. Would finish with four strikeouts through two full. 

Zeke Kimbrell (2023 SS, Atlanta, GA) demonstrated tools that play in game with evident twitch and bat speed as he turned on a fastball and drove it down the pull-side line for a loud homerun in his first at-bat of the day resulting in two runs-batted-in. Loud barreled contact was on display during his batting practice round yesterday as well. 

Zach Porter (2024 C, Chattanooga, TN) showed his ability to stay quiet in the box and turn it loose when he got a pitch to hit. Lead off in a table setter opportunity and turned on a fastball, driving it into the gap for a double. Porter would score a batter later with a good display of underway speed, aggression, and awareness on the bases to score from second rather effortlessly. 

Hunter Robinson (2023 SS, McDonough, GA) came through for his club in his first at-bat as he reached on a single to the pull side to drive in a run in the third inning. Hunter demonstrated nice twitch and hand-eye in the box to meet the fastball out front with extension and feel for the barrel. Robinson would be called to the mound to close it out, and ran the fastball up to 80 mph. 

Jonathan Hill (2023 OF, Alpharetta, GA) turned on a fastball and drove it down the pull-side line for a double. Displayed easy underway speed and aggression on the bases as he strolled into second easily. Would later advance to third with keen acumen and then score the go ahead run for his team later in the inning. Hill has evident tools that play all over the field, making him one to watch for every time he takes the field. 

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Ethan Edwards (2023 OF, North Charleston, SC) kickstarted this morning's contest with one of the hardest hit balls of the day, going the opposite way for a triple down the RF line. Showed a tremendous feel for the barrel of the bat throughout the weekend, including a laser right back where it came from in his last AB.

Connor Soper (2024 3B, Peachtree City, GA) continued his impressive weekend at the dish, going a perfect 2-2 in this morning's affair. Displayed the ability to hit the ball with authority to all parts of the field and has an overall advanced approach at the plate for the age. 

Will Phipps (2023 C, Milton, GA) the secondary arm got the start on the mound and displayed some nice two-way potential. Utilizes a short/compact arm action and has plenty of strength in the lower half that allowed him to maintain velo in the low-mid 80s throughout two innings of work.

Andre’A Trinchese (2023 SS, Bradenton, FL) showcased some power potential with the stick unloading on the farthest hit ball of the afternoon, a double to the warning track in dead center. Trinchese has plenty of strength and utilizes his lower half nicely to help create power. Showed promise on the mound as well running his fastball up to 80.

Braden Warren (2023 1B, Bogart, GA) laced a single to to opposite field and then displayed plus baseball instincts on the base paths. Utilizes a line drive swing path in the batters box and showed the ability to hit the ball where it is pitched.

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Seth Gregg (2023, Franklin, Tenn.) pulled the hands inside and shot the ball over the third baseman to get the scoring started. Solid hand speed with good feel for the barrel shown in the swing.

Eston Simpson (2025, Jefferson, Ga.) has shown good upside on the mound so far. Fastball has been up to 79 mph with good life. Slider has been thrown for strikes consistently and been used as a put-away pitch. Long, lean frame with tons of room for growth.

Jason Johnson (2023, Charlotte, N.C.) showed good opposite field power out of the right-handed stroke. Stayed on a fastball away and drove it into right-center for a double. Good barrel control shown throughout the swing.

Dominic Stephenson (2025, Marietta, Ga.) just made a very good play out in left field. Played the ball well off the wall and threw the runner out at second. Showed solid arm strength and feel for the position.

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Jan Paul Melendez (2024, Coamo, P.R.) got the hands through on an inside pitch and lined a single into left field. Showed quick hands and barrel control through the zone.

Brooks Winer (2023, Daniel Island, S.C.) was impressive through his three innings. Fastball got up to 84 mph, sitting in the low-80’s throughout. His curveball showed sharp 11-5 break and was thrown very well off the fastball. Easy delivery and ability to hide the ball made it very hard to make solid contact consistently.

Ben Green (2024, Matthews, N.C.) has shown good stuff in his two innings of relief. Fastball has good ride out of the hand, up to 82 mph. Curveball has been landed for strikes and for whiffs. Short, clean arm action out of the right-hander.

Harlan Will (2023, Jasper, Ga.) burnt the center fielder on a double. Got the barrel through the zone and shows good pop right back up the middle. Compact stroke with good feel for the barrel.

11/13/2021 8:05:07 PM

Ethan Gibson (2023 SS, Abingdon, VA) was athletic in the cut as he squared it up consistently. Power showing to the pull-side while finding a barrel with every swing. 

Zach Porter (2024 C, Chattanooga, TN) utilized a simple stroke as he stayed balanced throughout. Linear cut as he drove it up the middle consistently. 

Adrian Aquino (2023 SS, Dunwoody, GA) showed off a great set of hands as the cut was fluid. Pull-side approach as he impacted with intent. 

Haiden Schultz (2023 C, Woodstock, GA) found some really loud barrels as he took some big time cuts during his round. Easy power to the middle of the field and projects as a power type bat. 

Kole Gray (2024 OF, Brentwood, TN) proved to have legit abilities to switch hit. Found the barrel on both sides and showcased power from the right. 

Keegan Mahoney (2023 OF, Arlington, VA) flashed a naturally lofted cut as he lifted the baseball deep during his round. Hand speed showing and he put it to great use. 

Landon Moran (2024 3B, Brooks, GA) found some loud barrels during his round. Rhythmic cut as he squared it up with every swing he took. 

Zeke Kimbrell (2023 SS, Atlanta, GA) utilizing a short, simple cut. Quick bat as he got extended and drove it on a line to the pull-side. 

Foster Currie (2024 OF, Marietta, GA) showed off the power to the pull-side as he banged balls off the leftfield wall. Strength in hands present as he put them to good use. 

Mikhai Grant (2023 RHP, Stockbridge, GA) showing big time strength in the swing going after it with intent. Drove it deep with ease to the middle of the field. 

Tyler Kelson (2024 OF, Duluth, GA) showing off the fast twitch type muscle in the cut with big bat speed. Drove it on a line with carry deep into both gaps. 

Charlie Wright (2024 OF, Maryville, TN) ended the day on a high note as he took a loud round of batting practice. Smoked the baseball on a line with every swing he took. 

11/13/2021 7:11:53 PM

Jason Johnson (2023, Charlotte, N.C.) with an impressive outing. Fastball got up to 85 mph, sitting in the low-80’s, with late life in the zone. Slider comes out of the same slot with short break at 71-73 mph. Control has been spotty but the stuff is apparent and has gotten eight strikeouts through three innings.

Bryant Rascoll (2023, Montgomery, Ala.) has been lights out. Fastball sits in the mid-70’s, topping out at 77 mph, and plays up due to his ability to hide the ball. Big 12-6 breaking ball has been mixed in for strikes and whiffs to keep batters honest. Quick, whippy arm action and deception have made him extremely difficult to barrel up. Showed good bat-to-ball skills at the dish with good juice to the opposite field. Stayed on a fastball on the outside corner and smoked the right fielder for an easy stand-up double.

Ethan Gibson (2023, Abingdon, Va.) rolled through his one inning of relief. Fastball sat in the mid-80’s, reaching 86 mph multiple times. Curveball had good depth and was tunneled well off the heater. Showed overpowering stuff as he punched out two guys through his one inning.

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Mikhai Grant (2023 RHP, Stockbridge, GA) got the start on the bump and struck out the side in one perfect inning of work. Showed the ability to repeat his delivery and attacked hitters in all four quadrants of the zone. Fastball jumps out of the hand with relative ease, topping out at 90mph in this morning's contest.

Brennan Bomar (2024 SS, Bartlett, TN) showcased tremendous bat to ball skills with present strength from the left side of the box. Hit the ball with authority going 2-3 in the contest including an RBI single in his second AB that exploded off the bat. 

Jonathan Hill (2023 OF, Alpharetta, GA) laced a triple to the opposite field in his last AB. Showcased the ability to drive the ball hard to all parts of the field.

Connor Soper (2024 3B, Peachtree City, GA) displayed athleticism and the ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Went the other way with a base hit in his first time up and found a barrel in his second AB as well. Soper also showed some promise on the mound running his fastball up to 81 in one inning of relief work.

Landon Moran (2024 3B, Brooks, GA) flashed the leather up the middle of the infield making several solid plays at the shortstop position. Utilizes smooth defensive actions and a strong arm across the diamond.

Zeke Kimbrell (2023 SS, Atlanta, GA) showed off some plus speed on the base paths legging out an infield single in his last at bat. Displayed athleticism and soft hands in the middle of the infield as well making the difficult plays look routine.