11/14/2022 1:13:45 AM
2 - Green
Aidan Larkin (2024 3B, Cartersville, GA) is a highly ranked primary third baseman who turned in an excellent day at the plate. The right-handed hitter went (2-for-3) with a double and triple. At the plate, Larkin has advanced hand-eye coordination which allows him to adjust to breaking balls deep in the zone, while also jumping on fastballs with extension out front. A toolsy ballplayer, Larkin has a good arm at third, and profiles to the left side long term. Aidan has nice size and strength to his current build, and played the game with confidence.
Taylor Sunderhaus (2025 OF, Brunswick, GA) ran into a fastball in a 3-0 count, and drove it way out to the wall in the oppo-gap. Tracked the outside pitch deep and made loud contact with the barrel, creating backspin for carry as it went to the wall. A good athlete, Sunderhaus moves well out of the box and on the bases with aggression and underway speed. The same speed we saw on the bases translates to the outfield where he demonstrates range to either side, anticipates contact well off the bat, and has feel for the leather with present ability to make all plays look routine.
Nicholas Madison (2025 C, Newnan, GA) made hard contact on a infield single to shortstop, in the hole. Madison made solid contact in each at-bat even though he ended up with a 1-for-3 day. Madison showcases nice rhythm and timing to his swing, and clean actions on the bases. A primary catcher, Nicholas has a strong receiving glove, and moves well laterally helping him block pitches in the dirt. A dirtdog of sorts, Madison plays the game hard, and worked well with his battery-mate.
Ty Willoughby (2026 1B, Carrollton, GA) was another ballplayer to turn in a 1-for-3 day, yet Ty's hit was a loud double to the gap. With present size and strength, Willoughby was able to get into his lower half, and create nice torque, muscling a fastball to the gap. Projectable at first base, he has feel for the leather, maintains balance at the bag, and has clean defensive actions whether ranging to his right in the hole, or to cover contact down the line.
1 - Black
William Barbary (2024 C, Douglasville, GA) was able to make hard-hit, pull-side contact throughout the game, ending with two singles to right field. At the plate, Barbary tracks pitches well, and when it's time to turn it loose, does so in a big way, with impressive hip fire, and bat speed. Athletic in all phases, Barbary moves well on the bases for a catcher, as he stays alert, and is not afraid to take the extra base. Behind the plate, William works well with his battery-mate, is a sound receiver, and has an accurate arm to bases, as he patrols the running game.
Austin Harland (2024 SS, Mableton, GA) turned in a multi-hit game at the plate, with a triple. On the triple, Austin drove a fastball into the pull side gap, and coasted around the bases with ease. Plus athleticism is already present, as he makes the game look easy with smooth actions. Speed and instincts translate to the left side of the infield as well, as the primary shortstop covers a lot of ground in the six-hole, and has a projectable arm that produces accurate throws with carry through the bag.
Luke Burnett (2026 OF, Statham, GA) would put together a nice at-bat, resulting in a hit to centerfield, and score a run in the win. At the plate, Burnett appears confident and swings hard with a level to high swing path. A primary outfielder, Luke's speed plays in all phases as he performs with no shortage of hustle.