The Future/Junior Future Games Trials took place this past Sunday, May 23rd, at Spain Park High School in Birmingham, AL. This event hosted a wide variety of players in different classes, ranging from 2022's-2026's at the event. All of these players aimed toward potentially earning an invite to the Future Games for 2023-2024 players, Junior Future Games for 2025-2026 players, and the Southeast Unsigned Senior Games for players in the 2022 class. All three of these events mentioned are prestigious events that are played at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA at the end of July. 

Today, we begin our individual scout analysis on each player that attended the event, as we look at the two pitcher-only's and 10 catchers that went through the pro-style workout. Many other position players also jumped on the mound to throw a bullpen and those players will have their pitching notes included in their individual positional analysis. Tomorrow, we will take a look at the outfielders in attendance, and then wrap up our individualized scouting analysis on Friday by looking at the infielders from the event. Today, let's take a look at the catchers and pitcher-only's.

 

Pitcher Only's

Josh Beasley (2022, RHP, Homewood) 

Position: RHP

Body: 6-foot-6, 210-pound ['lengthy', 'mature'].

Pitching: Projectable. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, moderate arm action. Athletic balance point, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T86. 84-85 mph. (Max spin 1658;  Avg 1587). Glove side accuracy, slight running action.

CT: 81-82 mph. In the zone command, late action.

CB: 73-75 mph. (Max spin 2086; Avg 1865).

SL: Glove side control, tight action, sharp movement.

 

Jonathan "Jono" Stevens (2023, RHP, Briarwood) 

Position: RHP/SS

Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound ['physical', 'solid'].

Pitching: Advanced. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, a clean finish.

FB: T88. 86-88 mph. (Max spin 2227;  Avg 2027). Low in the zone accuracy, some action, heavy movement.

CH: 83-84 mph. Low in the zone command, fading action.

SL: 76-79 mph. Arm side control, late action, 10/4 shape. (Max spin 2463; Avg 2373).

 

 

catchers

Taylor Bush (2022, C/OF, Oak Mountain) 

Position: C/OF

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced athletic stance with a slow load, then used a leg kick. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.

Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 88.05 mph. 69.16 mph bat speed average. 22.06 mph hand speed average. 2nd highest at the event.

Defense: (C) 2.19-2.29 pop times. Consistent footwork, fluid exchange. Raw. Average flexibility and narrow setup.

Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Longer arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.

Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).

 

Connor Fisher (2023, C/3B, Munford) 

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pound ['lean'].

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced tall stance with a compact load, then uses a quick stride. Average bat speed. High finish, level upward swing. Base hit approach.

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.92 mph. 65.87 mph bat speed average. 22.58 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.97-2.15 pop times. Quick footwork, quick exchange. Confident. Calm setup with above average flexibility.

Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

 

Michael Glick (2022, C/3B, Spain Park) 

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound ['proportional'].

Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 75.19 mph. 67.78 mph bat speed average. 20.48 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.26-2.39 pop times. Developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Some flexibility and athletic setup. (IF) Consistent hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid. When fielding he gathers the ball out front.

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 71 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy.

Speed: 7.21 (60-yard).

 

Eli Guilford (2024, C/OF, Straughn) 

Position: C/OF

Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound ['athletic'].

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. Back foot finish, level swing. Pull side approach.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 79.14 mph. 65.78 mph bat speed average. 21.68 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.20-2.44 pop times. Raw hands, choppy footwork, developing exchange. Had staggered setup. (OF) Average footwork. Projectable. When fielding he gathers the ball to the side.

Arm: 71 mph outfield velocity. 64 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.37 (60-yard).

 

James Guilford (2022, 3B/C, Straughn) 

Position: 3B/C

Body: 6-foot, 187-pound ['mature'].

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Developing bat speed. High finish, upward uphill swing. Pull side approach.

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 77.41 mph. 69.99 mph bat speed average. 23.26 mph hand speed average. 3rd best ev of the day.

Defense: (C) 2.14-2.25 pop times. Choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Raw. Has staggered setup. (IF) Developing hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Shows out front glove work.

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. 79 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.21 (60-yard).

 

Bradley Irish (2025, RHP/C, St. Paul's Episcopal) 

Position: RHP/C

Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pound ['proportional'].

Hit: (Switch) Starts in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a big leg kick. Average bat speed. Back foot finish, level swing. Base hit approach.

Power: 80 mph exit velocity, average 70.73 mph. 60.21 mph bat speed average. 18.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.17-2.24 pop times. Smooth footwork, quick exchange. Has flexible setup.

Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 8.23 (60-yard).

Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, consistent arm action. Consistent balance point.

FB: T78. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 2172;  Avg 2075). Running action.

CB: 63-64 mph. Occasional command, late action. (Max spin 1952; Avg 1901).

CH: 66-67 mph. Occasional control, fading action.

 

Morgan Prater (2024, C/1B, Westbrook Christian) 

Position: C/1B

Body: 6-foot, 200-pound ['mature'].

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Some bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 79.37 mph. 63.86 mph bat speed average. 19.76 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.21-2.29 pop times. Developing footwork, developing exchange. Had calm setup.

Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy.

Speed: 8.31 (60-yard).

 

Stran Sawyer (2022, C/3B, Hartselle) 

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pound ['sturdy'].

Hit: (Switch) Starts in an open stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Pull side approach.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 79.10 mph. 65.67 mph bat speed average. 19.29 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.01-2.15 pop times. Consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average. A lot of flexibility and staggered setup.

Arm: 78 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.96 (60-yard).

 

Mikey Vanderheyden (2025, C/1B, GW Long) 

Position: C/1B

Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound ['projectable'].

Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide stance with a smooth load, then used a quick stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Opposite field approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 72.89 mph. 62.51 mph bat speed average. 18.80 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.16-2.22 pop times. Consistent hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Advanced. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility.

Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

 

Devin Word (2023, C/3B, Lauderdale County) 

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound ['proportional'].

Hit: (RHH) Started in a crouched stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Pull side approach.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 79.00 mph. 65.07 mph bat speed average. 20.53 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.09-2.19 pop times. Consistent hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Some flexibility and staggered setup.

Arm: 71 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.43 (60-yard).

 

 

Upcoming Events

Showcase	State	Date	Location
All-State Games (Invite-Only)	AL	6/8	Troy University
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)	AL	6/22	Choccolocco Park
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)	AL	6/23	Choccolocco Park
PBR at The Hank	AL	7/6	Hank Aaron Stadium (Mobile, AL)
Southeast Unsigned Senior Games (Invite-Only)	AL	7/27	LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA)
PBR Future Games (Invite-Only)	AL	7/28	LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA)
PBR Junior Future Games (Invite-Only)	AL	7/28	LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA)

 

 

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