EMERSON, GA: The second week of the fall campiagn was littered with talent throughout as the Prep Baseball Fall Open delivered across the board. Check out a loaded scout blog with notes + video on prospects from multiple different classes.

Prep Baseball Fall Open: Scout Blog

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Keegan Warren, C/3B, 2028, Harrison
The bat shined throughout the week for Warren in one of my first looks at the uncommitted junior. Stout 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame holds real strength throughout with a flat path from the right-side that flashed impressive barrel feel. Coils into his back hip extremely well, maintaining balance through the led lift load and generating significant strength from the ground-up. Put together multiple multi-hit games on the week including extra-base hits to all-fields and a willingness to work long counts consistently. Glove can profile at multiple positions that helps raise the floor and if the strides continue like this at the plate, then this overall profile could make big jumps much sooner than later. 

Hayes Maginnis, RHP/SS, 2027, Newnan
The path to the former Future Gamer getting back on the mound has been a slow grind from a spring injury, but Sunday’s quick look showed real signs of what’s to come. The Arkansas commit was up to 94 in the quick 2.0 IP look, living 90-93 while generating swing-and-miss both in and out of the zone due to consistent carry through the zone. Curveball remains a weapon with huge depth from the 12/6 break while working at 77-80 and showing above-average feel that’s coming back in a hurry. The star of the show for Maginnis is the kick change, which has real making of a plus offering long-term. Working in the low-80s, the RHP has shown innate feel to create disappearing action with late arm-side fade and depth combined with an outlier ability to kill spin (686 RPM) that makes this pitch near impossible to barrel up. Confident in the full-mix with command to attack in-zone as well as the ability to generate swing-and-miss with all three that gives Maginnis a high floor on the mound long-term. The bat and glove both played a big part in East Cobb winning the championship as well with the shortstop providing an above-average glove at the 6 all week and consistent QABs. Well-timed, rhythmic load from the right-side allows Maginnis to maintain balance and shows great leverage with zone coverage alike in the uphill path. Undoubtedly one of the leaders for Newnan heading into next spring while carrying a slight chip on his shoulder and looking to make a statement.

MJ Lane, C/RHP, 2027, Stratford Academy
The gamer profile for the Gordon State commit has shined for years now and put together a strong performance throughout the Fall Open. The bat-to-ball skills carry the offensive profile as Lane displays excellent zone awareness and compact RH cut matches plane well against full pitch mixes. Shot balls across the field during Factory National’s semifinal run including picking up a backside 2B off an inner-half low-90s fastball for one of his best swings of the week. High-floor defensive profile with athleticism in the crouch and present above-average arm strength that plays to all bags. Not to mention, Lane continues to make considerable strides on the mound as well, grabbing 91 earlier in the week and will be looked upon for a massive two-way role this upcoming spring for Stratford Academy. 

Freily Batista, MIF, 2029, Brookwood
Tools were on full display from Batista all weekend. Quick-twitch athleticism is evident throughout the 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame, with room to add more. The bat-to-ball ability stands out from both sides of the plate for the switch hitter. The LH swing is compact with excellent length in the zone, while the RH swing creates more leverage, but the excellent length in zone remains. The quality of ABs the switch hitter put together from both sides highlights an advanced offensive profile that currently hits over power but has a chance to balance out at an above-average level. Batista gets out of the box with a quick first step to generate above-average run times. Defensive actions are smooth and controlled, with clear confidence with and around the baseball. The switch-hitting MIF projects to stick up the middle and be a steady top-of-the-lineup option at the next level. Batista is a N2K in the 2029 class with real upside. Intriguing follow this spring at Brookwood.

Brayden Beckwith, SS, 2028, Bremen
Uncommitted. Beckwith has steadily produced in each look. Coming off a stellar sophomore spring, posting a .405/.505./.568 slash line with 30 hits and 27 RBI. The hit tool is already advanced, showing above-average barrel manipulation with well-sequenced movements and gap-to-gap power. Bat path is efficient with plenty of length in the zone. Physicality stands out in the 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame. Beckwith has clean defensive actions that should stick up the middle. Overall, very intriguing uncommitted N2K in the 2028 class, and sure to be an exciting follow during the spring. 

Tate Broom, C, 2029, Sonoraville
Broom, coming off a strong summer campaign, continued to impress this weekend. The defensive actions really stood out behind the plate, stealing multiple borderline pitches for strikes. There is minimal wasted movement and a clear confidence in receiving the baseball. Offensively, Broom continued to shine at the top of a strong lineup. The bat stays on an efficient path with plenty of barrel speed and lag through the zone. Barrel accuracy and swing decisions continue to stand out with strength and athleticism throughout the 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame. So much to like within the profile, Broom looks to build upon continued success throughout the fall and into the spring at Sonoraville. 

Logan Tylke, MIF, 2029, Harrison
Tylke put together one of the more impressive offensive performances of the weekend, including a 3-hit game highlighted by a loud 2K RBI 3B into the LCF gap. Bat-to-ball ability and pull-side power stood out. The bat path is efficient, with hands that stay strong through point of contact and finish high, generating some lift. Athleticism is evident throughout the 5-foot-10, 174-pound frame, and the 6.7 speed translates to the basepaths. The athleticism carries to the IF dirt where Tylke shows the ability to range to both sides and make throws from varying arm angles. Should stick on the left side of the IF with above-average arm strength. Another impressive look at the 2029 MIF and an intriguing follow in the 2029 class. 

Braden Walton, SS/3B, 2029, DSC High School (VA)
Walton put all of his tools on display this weekend at the PBR Fall Open. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound infielder displays natural fluidity and composure in the box with a quick trigger and the ability to keep his weight back and drive balls through outfield gaps. His bat-to-ball skills are excellent, helping him foul off tough pitches until he gets one he can drive. When he finds a gap in the OF, he lets his 6.5 speed take over, consistently motoring for extra bases. The moment is never too big for Walton, who, in a tie game in the bottom of the 7th, laced a leadoff double before ultimately scoring the game-winning run. Defensively, Walton is as smooth as they come, showing range to either side while possessing an arm that will allow him to stick on the left side of the infield at the next level. He’ll look to build upon his strong start to the fall and carry the momentum into sophomore season at DSC. 

Rawson Croggon, RHP, 2029, Westminster HS
Croggon took the mound in bracket play and delivered 4 scoreless innings, racking up 7 strikeouts in the process. Croggon’s fastball was his main weapon, sitting in the mid-80s and reaching 87 in the first. He routinely would put himself in favorable counts with the ability to locate on either side of the plate, which generated in-zone whiffs or weak contact. In two-strike counts, Croggon would elevate the heater or go to his upper-70s curveball. At 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Croggon extends down the mound well, hides the ball throughout his delivery, before releasing the baseball from a short, over-the-top arm angle. He works efficiently down the mound, with a clean line to the target allowing him to tap into his velocity without overextending himself. Croggon consistently lands square to his target, helping him transfer energy up his front leg efficiently while maintaining his balance and delivery throughout his delivery. All told, it was certainly an impressive start to the summer for the sophomore who looks to make an impact for Westminster this upcoming season. |

Cooper Rice, SS, 2028, Berrien
Uncommitted. Rice went 3/3 to start Sunday morning, tallying 5 TBs and 2 RBIs in the process. It's a simple operation at the dish for Rice, who displayed his ability to create separation in his load, get his foot down early, and whip the bat through the zone with real speed. This allows him to get his bat head out in front of velocity and keep his hands back to adjust to breaking balls. Rice stays balanced throughout his swing, relying on his athleticism, adjustability, and hand-eye coordination to get to pitches all over the strike zone. He displayed good swing decisions, fouled off tough pitches, and punished mistakes when he got them to the tune of multiple pull-side doubles. At 5-foot-11, 160 pounds, Rice will continue to add muscle, which will help aid his power projection going forward. His present blend of hitting ability and athleticism makes him a N2K this spring at Berrien.

Noah Brewer, MIF, 2029, Praise Christian Academy
Brewer had an excellent weekend and competed well offensively and defensively. A true gamer in the box, with runners in scoring position he delivered every time. A real aggressive approach in the box and came out swinging. Elite bat speed and hand speed through the zone, uses a leg kick to generate power as well. Also fights well when he is down the count saw that multiple times this weekend. He would often find himself in full count situations but was able to fight off pitches until he connected on a pitch and drove it all over the field. Defensively he worked well in the field, quick and light on his feet. He was able to cover ground as well even if they were shifts. Coaches relied on him a lot to make plays defensively and he rose to the challenge throughout the tournament.The 2029 is under the radar right now, but as the fall continues his stock will continue to grow. 

Easton Irle, 3B/RHP, 2029, South Paulding
Easton played very well this weekend. First thing that stands out about Irle is his frame standing at 6 '3 and 180 pounds with lots of room to grow. Long limbs which helps him defensively, moving to cover the 3B line. In the box he has a simple setup, a slight bend in his stance which helps him stay lower at his height and load up quickly when he sees a pitch he likes. Great hand/bat speed in the box, has a gap-to-gap approach. Often found himself sending the ball to the oppo field wall multiple times throughout this tournament. Defensively he is a sound 3B, covers ground well at his size, even when in shifts he makes plays. Strong arm across the field as well, being able to zip it from anywhere near the 3B area. With his size projectability to grow, the future is bright for this young man as fall ball and spring ball continues. 

Hudson Bell, OF/RHP, 2029, Bremen
Outstanding weekend for Bell. A simple approach in the box, a kid always finds a way on base whether it's a hit, or being hit by a pitch. A very fluid swing with great strength in the hands to bring power alongside. With runners in scoring position he delivers time and time again, no matter what he will find a way to score runners. A workhorse in the OF, makes plays time and time again. Has a cannon for an arm in the OF as he showed the ability to get the ball in and hold runners from not scoring. Also moves very well, tracking fly balls and moving down the line for hard hit grounders on the line. Good frame and size at 6 '2 and 160 pounds with tons of room to grow and get stronger as the fall continues on, the future is very bright for this young man. 

Bryson Box, RHP, 2027, Creekview
Uncommitted. Box was untouchable in a tremendous outing to start bracket play. With his full 3-pitch arsenal working, he went three scoreless, hitless innings striking out seven while only giving up one BB. From Box’s first pitch, he was in full control owning the corners with CMD of every pitch. He worked in the SL in and out with feel to +/- if needed. The FB has become a + pitch for him developing significantly over the years with his most recent breakthrough of reaching the upper 80’s from previously topping around 83. In the start, Box’s FB sat 84-88 with barrel-breaking ASR and life up ITZ when needed. The SL is 72-74 and he shows the ability to shape it from corner to corner with good feel and had plenty of whiffs IZ and OZ with it. The CH is 75-77 and is still a work in progress but he shows flashes of a + pitch to come with it. The delivery is smooth and repeatable with evident arm speed working out of a deceptive AA. Box’s future is bright and he is already showing signs of what to come in the spring as he will be a big arm at the next level. 

Andrew Bivens, RHP, 2027, Knoxville Central (TN)
Walters State CC commit. Bivens had his best stuff on display against a strong USA Scout opponent Sunday. The Tennessee native went five strong giving up one earned on one hit and struck out seven while allowing 4 BB. Not only did he have is A+ stuff, but he was also “pitching” pounding the corners with a FB/CB combo that went east-west alike. Bivens’ repertoire consists of a FB, 84-87 with heavy SNK, CB from 77-80, and a CH that sits 78-80. He worked LHH in with the FB sinking back into the zone from their hip creating an uncomfortable AB but he also used the CB to hit the outside corner for RHH. He has a simple delivery with good arm speed and rips through the ball with each pitch generating extra deception for batters to pick up the ball. There is plenty to like about Bivens on the mound as well as the premier strength in the 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. 

Max Lorio, MIF, 2028, Campbell
Uncommitted. Lorio had an excellent offensive weekend at the Fall Open reaching base five times in nine PA. He hit .500 going 4 for 8 with an OPS of 1.000+. Lorio is strength in the middle of the order but showed he deserves to be in the top of the order. He has great B2B skills with plenty of tools spread across and has impact on both sides of the ball. There is easy pop in the bat showing in an easy standup 2B to the RCF gap on Saturday. Lorio also has a great eye ATP and will take his base if needed but has a mature approach and sticks to hunting one pitch. The power will continue to project with him only being a junior this year and there is plenty of upside colleges at the next level will already be looking into with Lorio. 

Elijah Yell, MIF, 2028, Marion County (TN)
Uncommitted. Yell produced with a strong showing at the tournament. During the weekend, he had a .500 BA with an OPS of 1.500 while showing off the raw power smashing a no doubt rocket over the LF wall 345’ away. The offensive display by the MIF stands out especially with the fast hands and scary bat speed he has already. Yell generates power from the ground up and coils into his back hip exploding out of it with strength in the wrists to generate all the backspin he does on the pulverized baseball. The hit tool showed in his 6 PA including a bomb off the bat at 93 EV with a distance of 345’. There is so much more to tap into with the 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame and the power is only scratching the surface but the hit tool is what will be consistent as the strength develops over time. Yell is an exciting 2028 to watch out for out of Tennessee and is a N2K as he continues to work on his craft. 

Miles Tabor, 3B/1B, 2028, Fountain Inn (SC)
Uncommitted. Tabor showed off the impact in the barrel with a strong offensive performance in bracket play on Sunday. The ball explodes off the 3B bat with evident power in the athletic 6-foot-3, 193-pound frame. The PS juice showed with a loud 1B to RF in his 1st AB and another loud barrel in his 2nd AB for an easy standup 2B into the RCF gap. Tabor has an easy transfer of weight into his backside and explodes out of it at contact with length ITZ. He is always going to make something happen when he comes in the box and he gets on base creating opportunities for his teammates to drive him in. Tabor has a natural clutch tool because he is not afraid of the moment and he will be an exciting player to watch in the future. 

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