Southeast Top Prospect Games Batting Practice Blog
8/17/2019
Matthew Omohundro (2021 3B, Dothan, AL) started off batting practice with a bang as he drove the first pitch he saw over the left field fence. He flashed mature strength while showing big bat speed getting his hands extended. Keep an eye on him as he will fill out his larger frame down the road and continue to grow into an even bigger power threat with him already flashing light pole tower power,
Collin Reuter (2021 C, Olive Branch, MS) flashed a very large frame with the hand eye to go with it. With a slight bat wrap, he went on to show big time power with a gap to gap type approach. He showed he could create some leverage with the lower half leading the way as he went on to blast one late in his round well over the fence.
Jim Brown (2020 1B, Bremen, GA) stood out in a big way physically with his 6' 4'' frame and already filled out build. He showed a very balanced look at the plate with a quiet, simple swing as he went on to find the barrel consistently. Brown showed a linear swing path to the baseball getting his hands extended as he punished the baseball going gap to gap.
Chase Allsup (2021 RHP, Dothan, AL) proved he could swing the stick legitimately at the next level from both sides of the plate. He took a similar approach from both sides as he was creating leverage while trusting his hands, throwing them at the baseball. He went on to create some loud contact while showing a slightly uphill swing path driving the ball in the gaps.
Kavares Tears (2021 OF, Lewisburg, TN) very well could have taken the best round of batting practice during the event. The smooth swing lefty created advanced type separation before flashing big time bat speed. With a slightly uphill swing path, he drove the baseball out of the park with ease while showing he could also simplify and knock it into the other gap. Tears proved to have total control of the barrel throughout his round.
Brayden Sanders (2021 RHP, Olive Branch, MS) flashed a very balanced look while really utilizing the lower half here in the swing. In the middle of his round, he popped off and drove one that cleared the trees behind left field. With his balanced look, he showed that he can drive the baseball on a line back up the middle as well making him a complete all around bat in the line up.
Ozzie Pratt (2021 SS, Oxford, MS) proved to have some of the best hands of the evening as he showed a short to it, long through type swing. He brought his fast twitch type play to the plate as he showcased he could get his hands out front driving the baseball all over the field on a line. He made loud contact throughout the round showing no flaws in his swing.
Wesley Hancock (2020 LHP, Griffin, GA) put on a show as he went on to bang it off the scoreboard and spray the baseball to all fields. He showed a slightly uphill swing path while he had complete control of the barrel. The big left-handed hitter got the barrel extended and made loud contact throughout his round.
Jonathan Ponder (2020 OF, Lawrenceville, GA) utilized his extremely athletic build to barrel up baseballs during his round. With a linear swing path, he went on to show gap to gap type pop while getting extended. He also showed flashes of pull side pop as he went deep to left field. His hands impressed the most as he threw them at the barrel with authority.
Jackson Brown (2020 C, Marietta, GA) used a lankier type frame to create some leverage as his lower half strength showed to be mature. With an uphill swing path, he drove the baseball out of the park with ease. His hands were strong through the baseball as he barreled it up all round driving it gap to gap. He also has plenty of room to fill down the road which projects well with his bat already being a plus.
Wills Anderson (2022 OF, Suwanee, GA) flashed a slight hands drop into a linear swing path before creating some very loud contact. He let the baseball get deep showing a middle away type approach while using his lower half to create bat speed and leverage. He also finished his round with a light pole high homer that had heads turned.
Treylen "TJ" White (2021 OF, Moore, SC) The switch hitter showed much better from the left side as he got extended driving the baseball to all parts of the ball park. He also made some loud contact driving the baseball deep into the pull side gap showing more in the tank. Look for him to continue to grow from the right side as well as he showed a good feel for it.
Jay Thomason (2020 3B, Auburn, AL) showed a simple approach with a very advanced feel for the barrel. He made loud contact after loud contact spraying the baseball on a line to all fields. When he got extended, he showed he could drive the baseball for power as well. With his balanced swing, he showed no holes in the swing.
Braden Bamburowski (2021 LHP, Cumming, GA) flashed a great feel for the bat head and timing as well. He was balanced throughout making contact out front and barreling them up as well. He showed gap to gap type power with bat speed being present. He found the sweet spot consistently while showing he could drive it all over the ball park.
Bogan Simmons (2022 C, Fayetteville, GA) was one of the best switch hitters in the event with a great feel for it from both sides of the plate. From the left side, he showed a short, simple swing making consistent contact with a middle away approach. From the right side, he proved he could get extended while going deep into the woods to the pull side. He made consistent contact from both sides with a relaxed approach and good feel for the barrel.
Joseph Eichelberger (2020 RHP, McDonough, GA) showed some mature strength during his round with big bat speed being present. He got extended making contact out front as he showed a pull side type approach. In the middle of his round, he drove one very deep into the gap that crashed into the wall. He created must see loud contact during his round.
Ian Kennedy (2020 1B, Douglasville, GA) flashed a huge 6' 3" frame with a physical presence. He put that frame to use as he punished baseballs throughout his round. With a slightly uphill swing path, he showed he could drive the baseball out of the ballpark on a consistent basis. He went on to hit a few jaw dropping shots that left the field still going up. The ball just sounded different coming off his barrel.
Cameron Foster (2020 SS, Douglasville, GA) proved he had some pop in the barrel as he went on to go deep to the pull side with ease. He showed a slight bat wrap before getting extended with plus bat speed. He also cut the swing down a bit and showed he could barrel it up on a line to all parts of the field. Foster flashed a great feel for the barrel making consistent contact.
Southeast vs Georgia
8/18/2019
Wesley Hancock (2020 LHP, Griffin, GA) impressed today sitting 84-88 mph with life while striking out 8 batters in his 3 innings of work. The Oklahoma State commit showed good command of all of his pitches to both side of the plate with a very good change with sink and a sweeping breaking ball to go with his fastball. He got a lot of swing and misses today.
Nate Shipley (2020 OF, Marietta, GA) had a loud day with the bat today with 3 hits including a double. Ball comes off his barrel well.
Jonathan Ponder (2020 OF, Lawrenceville, GA) continued to shine with the bat going 2-2 today to finish the weekend 5-6 with 2 walks. Impressive hitter and speed plays on the bases.
Carson Howard (2021 RHP, Pike Road, AL) was up to 87 mph today
Jim Brown (2020 1B, Bremen, GA) continued square up baseballs today going 2-3 to finish the weekend 4-5. He consistently finds the barrel on ball jumps off his bat.
Ryan Sonnier (2020 OF, Lawrenceville, GA) has really stood out at PG Southeast Top Prospect Games. Ran a 6.73 60, threw 90 from the OF and went 4-5 with a no doubt HR in the games. Florida A&M commit is one to keep a close eye on this fall and next spring.
East vs Atlanta
8/18/2019
Kruise Newman (2021 RHP, Richmond, KY) was lights out today at Southeast Top Prospect Games in two absolutely dominant innings. He faced only 7 batters with the only baserunner reaching via error running his fastball up to 90 mph and commanding an upper 70s breaking ball as he punched out 4 in his two innings. Easy arm action with very little effort and projects very well moving forward and expect the Tennessee commit to create draft interest in 2021.
Max Luke (2020 RHP, Suwanee, GA) worked a perfect inning today quickly retiring the side using a fastball that was 84-85 mph today.
Jackson Brown (2020 C, Marietta, GA) has impressed with the bat all weekend and showed good feel for the barrel today with quick hands and drilled a 3B.
Treylen "TJ" White (2021 OF, Moore, SC) continued to impress with his bat and showed he could handle velo while facing upper 80's to low 90s he hammered a line drive the other way for a single.
Matthew Mebane (2021 3B, Hilton Head Island, SC) showed a sound approach in the box with gap power.
Grant Aycock (2022 RHP, Greensboro, NC) made loud line drive contact at the plate and was also up to 85 mph on the mound.
Jaylen Paden (2020 RHP, Lilburn, GA) again showcased his lightning quick arm at the PG Southeast Top Prospect Games running his fastball up to 91 mph. HE got some ugly swing and misses with both his fastball and a filthy 81-83 mph change which might be his best pitch. Also used an upper 70s slider that shows potential.
Bogan Simmons (2022 C/RHP, Fayetteville, GA) has once again showcased his high level two way ability at the PG Southeast Top Prospect Games as today he got on the mound and pounded the zone with his fastball that sat 86-88 mph.
Jason Miller (2020 SS, Atlanta, GA) showed he has juice in his bat drilling a double over the left fielders head today.
Joseph Eichelberger (2020 RHP, McDonough, GA) continues to show he has thunder in his barrel with a double the other way today.
Kenneth Mallory, Jr (2021 OF, Lawerenceville, GA) showed again today why he is one of the top uncommitted 2021 bats in the country with two very loud triples in todays game. Huge potential with the bat and continues to make big strides each time we see him. Very high ceiling talent.
Cameron Foster (2020 SS, Douglasville, GA) just missed a HR hammering a double off the top of the left center field wall today. Big power potential and it already plays in games
East vs Georgia
8/17/2019
Jonathan Ponder (2020 OF, Lawrenceville, GA) had a great day for the Georgia Team as he went for 3-4 today with a 3B and ran a 6.57 60 today. Found his barrel all today and the recent Georgia State commit should make immediate impact at the next level.
Logan McGuire (2021 RHP, Acworth, GA) showed swing and miss stuff today as he struck out 5 in 3 IP and didn't allow a run. FB was up to 90 mph with a fast arm and the Cincinnati commit continues to bet better each time we see him.
Cole English (2020 RHP, Locust Grove, GA) struck out 3 in two innings today sitting 86-88 mph. East Tennessee State commit
Landon Lewis (2020 RHP, Chattanooga, TN) tossed two no hit inning today and faced only 7 batters without giving up a run sitting 85-87 mph.
Brandon Hudson (2021 RHP, Waxhaw, NC) threw 3 shutout innings today allowing only 1 hit, while running his fastball up to 90 mph. The North Carolina State commit was missing barrels all day today.
Travis Smith (2021 RHP, Walton, KY) was outstanding today as he struck out 5 in 3 innings today sitting 87-91 mph with plenty more in his 6'4 frame. Kept hitters off balance with a quality curveball that he was able to throw for strikes. Kentucky commit is going to be a lot of fun to follow the next couple of years.
Atlanta vs Southeast
8/17/2019
Chase Allsup (2021 RHP, Dothan, AL) showed electric stuff today filling the zone with his 88-92 mph and sharp biting slider that was up to 82. The Auburn commit struck out 5 in his 2 innings today showing a very fast arm and will be a 2021 name to know moving forward.
Brayden Sanders (2021 RHP, Olive Branch, MS) showed big power in BP today but really stood out on the mound today as he faced only 6 batters in his 2 innings while striking out 2. The Ole Miss commit filled up the zone with his 90 mph fastball while mixing in his breaking ball at the right times and was dominant today.
Barbecue Yee (2021 RHP, Falmouth, ME) showed interesting two way ability today with quick hands and ball came off his barrel well as he went 2-3 with a 2B. He then got on the mound and filled the strike zone striking out 4 in 2 innings of work running his fastball up 87 mph with a quality curveball and good fell for his change.
Cole Smith (2020 SS, Conyers, GA) has impressed today at Southeast Top Prospect games showing smooth actions in the IF, swing it well in BP and made solid in game contact even if he didn't have anything to show for it. Uncommitted infielder who will make some college coach happy at the next level
Breon Horne (2021 OF, College Park, GA) continues to impress this summer and after a strong showing in BP today he drilled a double in the game. Switch hitter and bat really projects.
Jerry Burkett II (2020 LHP, Hattiesburg, MS) reached base all 3 times today and bat projects well as he continues to add strength.
Collin Reuter (2021 C, Olive Branch, MS) showed big power in BP launching a ball into the trees at East Cobb on his final swing and then showed it during the games with a double the other way.
Jim Brown (2020 1B, Bremen, GA) is an impressive hitter that showed big power in BP and then followed it up going 2-2 in game action. Ball jump off his barrel and he shouldn't be uncommitted for long. Big potential with bat.
Nick Brown (2020 RHP, Madison, AL) continued an impressive summer tossing two scoreless today running his fastball up to 90 mph. Was up to 93 mph at PG National is one of the top uncommitted 2020 RHPs in the country.
Boyd Ogles (2021 C, Ashland, AL) is an interesting young 2-way prospect as he showed a strong arm behind the plate (81 mph), took a solid BP and then was 84-86 mph on the mound.
Kenneth Mallory, Jr (2021 OF, Lawerenceville, GA) is one of the top remaining uncommitted players in the 2021 class and showed well with the bat today with a strong BP and loud in game single.
Ian Kennedy (2020 1B, Douglasville, GA) took a very loud BP today showing big time bat speed and power as ball were flying over the LF wall and it showed up in game today with a double.
Aiden McSherry (2020 RHP, Roswell, GA) is an interesting 6'5 RHP who struck out 7 in 3 innings today while running his fastball up to 89 mph. Projects very well as he continues to refine his delivery and command.
Top 10 Yard Splits
8/17/2019
| Name |
10 |
Grad |
School |
Hometown |
| Jack Gorman |
1.47 |
2020 |
Memphis University |
Germantown, TN |
| Jerry Burkett II |
1.48 |
2020 |
Hattiesburg |
Hattiesburg, MS |
| Breon Horne |
1.48 |
2021 |
Next Level Academy |
College Park, GA |
| Nick Brown |
1.51 |
2020 |
Bob Jones |
Madison, AL |
| Jimmy Shetzler |
1.51 |
2022 |
East Forsyth |
Kernersville, NC |
| Jason Miller |
1.52 |
2020 |
Riverwood |
Atlanta, GA |
| Chandler Hicks |
1.54 |
2021 |
Alcovy |
Covington, GA |
| Jay Thomason |
1.54 |
2020 |
Auburn |
Auburn, AL |
| Jaden Anderson |
1.55 |
2022 |
Mount Pisgah Christian |
Duluth, GA |
| Jaylen Paden |
1.55 |
2020 |
Decatur |
Lilburn, GA |
| Harrison Coble |
1.56 |
2021 |
St. Christopher's |
Richmond, VA |
| Jayce James |
1.56 |
2020 |
The Lakeside |
Eufaula, AL |
| Kenneth Mallory, Jr |
1.56 |
2021 |
Mountain View |
Lawerenceville, GA |
| Jonathan Ponder |
1.56 |
2020 |
Parkview |
Lawrenceville, GA |
| Ryan Sonnier |
1.56 |
2020 |
Peachtree Ridge |
Lawrenceville, GA |
| Kavares Tears |
1.56 |
2021 |
Columbia Academy |
Lewisburg, TN |
| Jim Brown |
1.59 |
2020 |
Bremen |
Bremen, GA |
| Trevor Leon |
1.59 |
2020 |
Saint Francis High School, California |
Redwood City, CA |
| Jackson Brown |
1.60 |
2020 |
Pope |
Marietta, GA |
| Trace Cate |
1.60 |
2020 |
Hillgrove |
Marietta, GA |
| Ozzie Pratt |
1.60 |
2021 |
Magnolia Heights |
Oxford, MS |
| Christian Smith |
1.60 |
2021 |
Grady |
Atlanta, GA |
Top 60 Times
8/17/2019
| Name |
60 |
Grad |
School |
Hometown |
| Jonathan Ponder |
6.57 |
2020 |
Parkview |
Lawrenceville, GA |
| Breon Horne |
6.67 |
2021 |
Next Level Academy |
College Park, GA |
| Christian Smith |
6.69 |
2021 |
Grady |
Atlanta, GA |
| Ryan Sonnier |
6.73 |
2020 |
Peachtree Ridge |
Lawrenceville, GA |
| Jason Miller |
6.78 |
2020 |
Riverwood |
Atlanta, GA |
| Jaden Anderson |
6.88 |
2022 |
Mount Pisgah Christian |
Duluth, GA |
| Jimmy Shetzler |
6.89 |
2022 |
East Forsyth |
Kernersville, NC |
| Ozzie Pratt |
6.90 |
2021 |
Magnolia Heights |
Oxford, MS |
| Jay Thomason |
6.93 |
2020 |
Auburn |
Auburn, AL |
| Jayce James |
6.95 |
2020 |
The Lakeside |
Eufaula, AL |
| Jerry Burkett II |
7.01 |
2020 |
Hattiesburg |
Hattiesburg, MS |
| Kruise Newman |
7.03 |
2021 |
Madison Southern |
Richmond, KY |
| Harrison Coble |
7.06 |
2021 |
St. Christopher's |
Richmond, VA |
| Joseph Eichelberger |
7.06 |
2020 |
Strong Rock Christian School |
McDonough, GA |
| Nate Shipley |
7.06 |
2020 |
Pope |
Marietta, GA |
| Trevor Leon |
7.07 |
2020 |
Saint Francis High School, California |
Redwood City, CA |
| Jaylen Paden |
7.07 |
2020 |
Decatur |
Lilburn, GA |
| Chandler Hicks |
7.09 |
2021 |
Alcovy |
Covington, GA |
| Ian Kennedy |
7.09 |
2020 |
Whitefield Academy |
Douglasville, GA |
|
|
Top Exit Velos
8/17/2019
| Name |
Exit Velo |
Grad |
School |
Hometown |
| Corbin Shaw |
98 |
2020 |
Redan |
Stone Mountain, GA |
| Cameron Foster |
93 |
2020 |
The Westminster Schools |
Douglasville, GA |
| Nick Brown |
92 |
2020 |
Bob Jones |
Madison, AL |
| Joseph Eichelberger |
92 |
2020 |
Strong Rock Christian School |
McDonough, GA |
| Nate Shipley |
92 |
2020 |
Pope |
Marietta, GA |
| Jaden Anderson |
91 |
2022 |
Mount Pisgah Christian |
Duluth, GA |
| Kenneth Mallory, Jr |
91 |
2021 |
Mountain View |
Lawerenceville, GA |
| Collin Reuter |
91 |
2021 |
Magnolia Heights |
Olive Branch, MS |
| Trace Cate |
89 |
2020 |
Hillgrove |
Marietta, GA |
| Wesley Hancock |
89 |
2020 |
Spalding |
Griffin, GA |
| Max Luke |
89 |
2020 |
North Gwinnett |
Suwanee, GA |
| Matthew Mebane |
89 |
2021 |
Hilton Head Island |
Hilton Head Island, SC |
| Kavares Tears |
89 |
2021 |
Columbia Academy |
Lewisburg, TN |
| Ian Kennedy |
88 |
2020 |
Whitefield Academy |
Douglasville, GA |
| Kruise Newman |
88 |
2021 |
Madison Southern |
Richmond, KY |
| Brayden Sanders |
88 |
2021 |
Lewisburg High School |
Olive Branch, MS |
| Ryan Sonnier |
88 |
2020 |
Peachtree Ridge |
Lawrenceville, GA |
| Treylen "TJ" White |
88 |
2021 |
Dorman |
Moore, SC |
| Jim Brown |
87 |
2020 |
Bremen |
Bremen, GA |
| Jack Gorman |
87 |
2020 |
Memphis University |
Germantown, TN |
| Chandler Hicks |
87 |
2021 |
Alcovy |
Covington, GA |
| Breon Horne |
87 |
2021 |
Next Level Academy |
College Park, GA |
| Brandon Hudson |
87 |
2021 |
Cuthbertson |
Waxhaw, NC |
| Jayce James |
87 |
2020 |
The Lakeside |
Eufaula, AL |
| Cole Smith |
87 |
2020 |
Heritage |
Conyers, GA |
| Jay Thomason |
87 |
2020 |
Auburn |
Auburn, AL |
Top INF Velos
8/17/2019
| Name |
IF |
Grad |
School |
Hometown |
| Carson Howard |
89 |
2021 |
St. James |
Pike Road, AL |
| Matthew Omohundro |
86 |
2021 |
Dothan |
Dothan, AL |
| Grant Aycock |
85 |
2022 |
Wesleyan Christian Academy |
Greensboro, NC |
| Trace Cate |
84 |
2020 |
Hillgrove |
Marietta, GA |
| Dakota Copeland |
84 |
2020 |
Jackson |
Jackson, GA |
| Corbin Shaw |
84 |
2020 |
Redan |
Stone Mountain, GA |
| Cole Smith |
84 |
2020 |
Heritage |
Conyers, GA |
| Jack Gorman |
82 |
2020 |
Memphis University |
Germantown, TN |
| Jay Thomason |
82 |
2020 |
Auburn |
Auburn, AL |
| Frederick Wessel |
82 |
2022 |
Randolph |
Huntsville, AL |
| Cameron Foster |
80 |
2020 |
The Westminster Schools |
Douglasville, GA |
| Trevor Leon |
80 |
2020 |
Saint Francis High School, California |
Redwood City, CA |
| Matthew Mebane |
80 |
2021 |
Hilton Head Island |
Hilton Head Island, SC |
Top OF Velos
8/17/2019
| Name |
OF |
Grad |
School |
Hometown |
| Kruise Newman |
94 |
2021 |
Madison Southern |
Richmond, KY |
| Jerry Burkett II |
91 |
2020 |
Hattiesburg |
Hattiesburg, MS |
| Brandon Hudson |
91 |
2021 |
Cuthbertson |
Waxhaw, NC |
| Ryan Sonnier |
90 |
2020 |
Peachtree Ridge |
Lawrenceville, GA |
| Brayden Sanders |
89 |
2021 |
Lewisburg High School |
Olive Branch, MS |
| Treylen "TJ" White |
89 |
2021 |
Dorman |
Moore, SC |
| Chandler Hicks |
87 |
2021 |
Alcovy |
Covington, GA |
| Christian Davis |
86 |
2020 |
Heritage |
Conyers, GA |
| Jimmy Shetzler |
86 |
2022 |
East Forsyth |
Kernersville, NC |
| Grant Aycock |
85 |
2022 |
Wesleyan Christian Academy |
Greensboro, NC |
| Trace Cate |
85 |
2020 |
Hillgrove |
Marietta, GA |
| Braden Bamburowski |
84 |
2021 |
Lambert |
Cumming, GA |
| Jayce James |
84 |
2020 |
The Lakeside |
Eufaula, AL |
| Jaden Anderson |
83 |
2022 |
Mount Pisgah Christian |
Duluth, GA |
| Nate Shipley |
83 |
2020 |
Pope |
Marietta, GA |
| Breon Horne |
82 |
2021 |
Next Level Academy |
College Park, GA |
| Aiden McSherry |
82 |
2020 |
Blessed Trinity Cath |
Roswell, GA |
| Kavares Tears |
82 |
2021 |
Columbia Academy |
Lewisburg, TN |
| Joseph Eichelberger |
81 |
2020 |
Strong Rock Christian School |
McDonough, GA |
| Kenneth Mallory, Jr |
81 |
2021 |
Mountain View |
Lawerenceville, GA |