2022 Memphis Prospect Showcase (08/27/2022 - 08/28/2022)

8/28/2022 6:24:05 PM

Cason Hill (’25 Murfreesboro,TN) Athletic right-handed pitcher that showed an advanced feel to pound the strike zone with two high quality offerings. The fastball displayed running as well as a sharp breaking ball that demonstrates usable depth to induce weak contact and loads of swing and miss.

Brady Nolen (’25 Festus, MO) works athletic delivery and three-quarters slot; The fastball showed varying action that produced bad barrels throughout a couple shut out inning of work. The changeup displayed exceptional late fade and he showed no problem employing it right on right. The breaking ball showed 10-4 slurvy type break with some manipulation of the slot.

Jack Pitts(’24 Lakeland, TN) one of the more impressive athletes the weekend showed off a trio of high level tools with polished hit tool, raw power ,and quite a prowess on the base paths to push for extra bases.

Griffin Rose (’23 Eads, TN) In addition to a stellar performance on the bump yesterday, he added value at the dish where he found hard barrels throughout in-game action. In the top half of the third he rocketed a fastball the other way for a leadoff knock.

Carter Dennison (’25 Rossville,TN) small lean frame the displays above average bat speed and quality barrel control. In the bottom half of the fourth he led off the innings with a line drive base hit through the 5-6 hole.

Bryson Jackson (’24 Corinth,MS) athletic build with advanced feel for the barrel. The strength in the hands is present with high quality feel to hammer baseballs line to line. Additionally, moves well around the base paths.

Freddie Nolen IV (’23 Forth Worth, TX) continues to rake this weekend. He employs above average bat speed with present strength to leave the yard line to line. In addition, the defensive actions were ultra advanced behind the dish as well as the hot corner.

8/28/2022 1:49:25 AM

Cooper McCool (2025 SS, Byhalia, MS) showcased some high IQ in the box today during game actions, executing a hit-and-run to perfection behind the second baseman for single. Smaller frame with solid defense on the infield as well.

Rhett McKnight (2023 OF, Cleveland, MS) had a loud game hitting for his Carolina squad. McKnight, had a single up the middle during game action, using an inside-out approach to keep the barrel in the zone well. Also squared up a ball to LF really well. 

Freddie Nolen IV (2023 C, Fort Worth, TX) was the loudest of bats in today's game action. Nolen has an extremely physical frame with great projection in the hit tools. He had a double down the left field line, single back up the middle, along with another single up the middle. The 3 hit day for Nolen was very impressive and should be picking up steam soon on the recruiting front.  

Jack Pitts (2024 C, Lakeland, TN) showed well during game action as well today. Pitts showed some quick hands during the game, lacing a basehit up the middle to CF. Also had an extremely loud flyout to deep LF. 

Griffin Rose (2023 SS, Eads, TN) has solid 2-way ability in his game. Rose stayed on the breaking ball well, lining a hard hit single out to LF during the game portion. Rose also got up to 80 mph on the mound today, pounding the zone with a FB/CB combo.

Haiden Stocks (2024 LHP, Decatur, IL) had a nice barrel to the pull side today for an RBI single. The left handed hitter showed good barrel control, looking to drive the ball with authority. Stocks also jumped on the mound today, recording 7 strikeouts in 4 innings pitched. Ran the FB up to 74 mph. 

Brodie Fortner (2025 2B, Drummonds, TN) was flashing the leather today during today's game. He ranged up the middle, from his second base position to dive to his backhand, snag the ball and record the out at 1B. He made a play later ranging into the triangle behind 1B and RF, to make a diving catch for an electric out. Had a base hit as well during the game. 

Cason Hill (2025 OF, Murfreesboro, TN) had a loud 3B in one of his AB's today. The RHH, took an outside FB off the RF fence for quick paced triple. Quick twitched athleticism for Hill, helps in the box as his hands are quick and allow for him to stay in the hitting zone for a long time. 

8/28/2022 1:14:27 AM

Freddie Nolen IV (2023 C, Fort Worth, TX) put on a show today during BP. Nolen showed imprresive strength in his frame, lacing multiple balls off the wall during his round of BP to all parts of the field. Advanced bat speed with quality barrel control. 

Jack Pitts (2024 C, Lakeland, TN) hit tools stood out during BP today. The primary catcher used his lower half extremely well to generate good power for his size. Looks to use the middle of the field with a line drive approach. Quick hands.

Griffin Rose (2023 SS, Eads, TN) has a quiet approach in the box, looking to drive line drives to the middle of the field. Smaller frame, who has loose levers in his swing and good bat-to-ball skills. Took a quality round this morning. 

Cason Hill (2025 OF, Murfreesboro, TN) showed an advanced approach in the box today. Hill has good bat speed in his operation, looking to hit the ball in the air with loft. Went deep multiple times during BP. 

Bryson Jackson (2024 C, Corinth, MS) has really good feel for his hit tools, in the box. Jackson has a quick, whippy barrel. Gets solid extension out front, handling the inside pitch with ease. Longer swing that has the ability to see spin well, and drive the ball to all fields. 

Christopher Smith (2025 3B, Covington, TN) uses an agile frame hitting to adjust well to all parts of the plate. Has a linear bat path, showing mostly line drive contact. Had a loud round of BP. 

Rhett McKnight (2023 OF, Cleveland, MS) showed off a strong, sturdy build to generate power and carry on his swings during BP. The swing plays linear through the zone, showing some extension out front. Quality bat-to-ball skills here for McKnight. 

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