Fall Campus Tour: UGA - Outfielder Analysis
January 12, 2023
We began the post event analysis with a look at the traditional stats collected in our “Stats Story.” and our staff's initial thoughts in our "Quick Hits". We continue to make our way around the diamond, now moving on to the outfielders. We will wrap things up by taking a trip to the mound. To view the catcher reports, click here. To view the infielder reports, click here.
Top Prospects
Troy Ford, Homeschooled (GA), 2025 Georgia
Positional Profile: OF/SS One of the top ranked prospects in Georgia's 2025 class.
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Athletic, medium frame with high waist and lean strength.
Hit: SH. Identical setup from both sides of the plate, balanced, slightly open, hands start below shoulders and smoothly load, short stride, great balance, some explosiveness in lower half. Barrel path is short and quick to the zone with present hand speed, level and extended through with an uphill finish, ball jumps off the bat middle/pull, similar approach from both sides.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 330’ max distance. True switch hitter with power potential from both sides.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. OF - 84.00 mph. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, high 3/4 slot, can use multiple slots effectively, throws show easy carry with accuracy.
Defense: An athlete defensively wherever he is, plays through the ball with quick, fluid footwork, soft glove as he fields out front and quickly makes exchanges.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Zaelyn Smith, Coffee County (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP One of the most athletic players in the 2024 class committed to Alabama A&M recently.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic, high waisted. Broad shoulders, long levers.
Hit: LHH. Very athletic base with knees angled inside feet. Good circular rhythm in hands. Hips engine of the swing, touch & go out of the hole. Perfect separation timing with optimal tilt into launch position. Creates good stretch in separation. Very balanced from start to finish with quiet head. Dynamic path with optimal barrel angle to all pitch locations. High level mechanics with plenty of loft without sacrificing consistent contact.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 330’ max distance. Serious pull side juice with backspin to both gaps.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph. Short, quick full circle arm action from 3/4 slot with the best accuracy at the event. Plenty of carry.
Defense: Rangy with lengthy, gliding strides that closes ground quickly. Good feet, breaks down well, subtle push thru ball.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.
Alec Waller, Tucker (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: CF/OF One of the fastest, if not fastest player in the state for his class. Combine that with good bat 2 ball skills and rangy defense, and it's exciting to wonder where he'll be in a couple years.
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Built like a track athlete. High waist, long levers, lean muscled.
Hit: RHH. Simplified, non-manufactured swing. Good hip pace & stretch in separation. Real bat spd, will jump w/ more strength. Well balanced. Compact stroke with plenty of torque, occasional sweep but shows ability to manipulate barrel to inner and outer 3rd.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 324’ max distance. All fields hitter with some serious pull side pop for his size.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Generic, full circle arm action from an OH slot. Ball shows some carry and has accuracy.
Defense: Explosive first step with exceptional range for his age. Good footwork with momentum through ball and dependable hands.
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60.
Marcus Ward, Kings Ridge Christian (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B Very high ceiling player who will take a jump in tools every time his strength jumps. Prototype leadoff hitter.
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Built like sprinter, high waist long levers.
Hit: LHH. Picture perfect swing w/ rhythm, balance, timing, swing mechanics. Elite separation, bat spd 4 age Short, compact stroke with optimal extension at contact. Hands work effortlessly close to body.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 301’ max distance. All fields pop much large than his current size. Exceptional bat to ball skills.
Arm: LH. OF - 73.00 mph. Generic 3/4 arm action with accuracy.
Defense: Rangy defender who closes gaps quickly with his 6.9 speed. Hips, feet work well. Instinctive.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.
Owen Primm, Jefferson (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF Freakish athlete.
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic, broad shouldered frame with present lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, crouched stance with athletic base. Timed up toe tap serves as signal for separation timing. Nice linear connection created, barrel angled properly in launch position Hands works explosively close to body. Short, direct path thats very dynamic. Can steepen plane on low ball or level out on high ball. Turns barrel easily in tight space and has solid inside out feel. Explosive hands thru contact.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 349’ max distance. Ball jumps off barrel to gaps with backspin. Impressive bat speed with plenty of loft.
Arm: RH. OF - 86.00 mph. Full, high effort OH arm action with plenty of arm speed.
Defense: Extremely aggressive reads to ball, breaks down somewhat in control. Above average range.
Run: 6.72 runner in the 60.
Brock Holcombe, Greenbrier (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP One of the better bats we've seen in the 2027 class. Excited to see more of him.
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Slender, long levered with high waist and lean strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Perfect weight distribution (55% backside, 45% frontside). Athletic, slightly open base. Hips engine of swing, bounces out of the hole very well due to weight on inside of back foot. Smooth 2 waggle into launch position keeps hands building gradual momentum. Very still head Very well sequenced swing with optimal linear connection that begins with him riding the backside in stride. Short, knob led swing path with impressive balance in hands thru zone. Direction & efficiency allow bat extended time in zone. Can adjust path to any pitch in any zone underway, dynamic.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 315’ max distance. Rare pull side pop and bat 2 ball skill for his age, ball carries to both gaps with backspin.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Lengthy, full circle arm action from H3/4 slot. Ball already has some carry and plenty accurate.
Defense: Good direction, takes proper angles to ball. Solid footwork
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Peyton Robidoux, Whitefield Academy (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Plenty of ceiling in this legit 2 way prospect. Does everything well.
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, lean muscled frame with quick twitch fibers.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, knees angled inside feet. Torque in wrists tilt barrel forward so the barrel actually works back into launch position. Very smooth leg kick and rides backside in stride well. Very connected swing. Short, compact path. Hands stay inside baseball very well. Minimal barrel angle built for hard contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 320’ max distance. Gap 2 gap approach, hard contact to all fields
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Easy arm speed created from fluid, low effort arm action. OH.
Defense: Impressive reads, clean footwork, rangy. Smooth hands & exchange.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.
Jackson Sammons, Savannah Country Day (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Exceptional two-way prospect with serious potential both as a position player and pitcher. Elite swing mechanics, elite FB metrics.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High waisted, projectable frame with lean strength and long levers.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow base with weight stacked over backside. Shoulders & hips square to mound with relaxed hands just above hitting slot, barrel angled toward eventual launch position. Extremely efficient separation with perfect launch position creates a short, direct path with optimal extension at contact. Lofty path, attacks ball in front of plate.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 353’ max distance. Natural, all fields backspin that carries very well. Matches all pitch planes with ease.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph. Long, loose arm action from H3/4 slot. Tons of carry.
Defense: Good feet, covers plenty of ground with long strides. Aggressive through ball with easy transfer. Rangy.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
Martin Shelar, Marist (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Large frame with very strong, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, weight and hands start back, barrel wrapped, shifts further onto back-side on load and some coil of lower half, short stride, some explosiveness in lower half. Rotational path, some length to the zone, gets on plane eary, uphill through the zone with intent to elevate and drive, middle/pull approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 325’ max distance. Power potential, advanced for age.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. OF - 82.00 mph. Traditional catcher's arm action, short, quick, over-the-top, throws carry. Lengthens out with a clean arm circle in the outfield.
Defense: Plays through the ball with clean, fluid footwork, soft glove, feel for receiving, clean on exchanges, quick to release, good feel behind the plate and in the outfield.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Best of the Rest
Chase Alonso, Rabun County (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Plenty of ceiling here and should end up with a pro type frame. All actions are athletic and we see a very bright future on the mound. Moves alot like his brother as far as delivery & swing mechanics, who throws 92-93 mph.
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds. Proportional frame with some length, young look. Growth spurt coming, brother 6'4 210.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knees angled inside feet to control center of balance. Quiet movement in hands. Slow tilt into launch position. Slightly rounded path but impressive feel for barrel. Good knee to knee clearance in lower half right at contact. Strong hands.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 242’ max distance. Lofty line drives to all fields.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. Smooth full circle arm action from 3/4 slot. Throws carry well from SS.
Defense: Solid footwork, always flowing toward 1B in a line. Still growing into his body, smoooth hands.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Grant Bartell, Westlake (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-5, 150-pounds. High waisted, short torso with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base. Shoulders work south in stride to go north post landing, creating loft. Solid separation timing. Hands relaxed not far from eventual hitting slot. Chest loads hands for him. short, direct path with lofty barrel angle thru contact. Hands work inside ball consistently. Intriguing bat.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 288’ max distance. All fields backspin, bat 2 ball skills.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Medium circle, overhand arm action with present carry in OF.
Defense: Fluid hips in OF, very good feet for age. Profiles better here than IF, reads ball well. Smooth hands in IF
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60.
Mel Begnaud, North Oconee (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Medium frame with lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup. Active rhythm in hands, will repeat launch position better and tone down load if simplified. Sweeping path, strong thru contact.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 66.6 mph. 286’ max distance. Pull side dominant, makes hard contact when hands stay inside ball.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Catapult arm action from low 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: Attacks ball aggressively, solid instincts, feet.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Wyatt Brown, North Oconee (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Proportional frame with lean strength throughout. Quick twitch fibers.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with weight on back-side and front leg slightly inverted, hands start back and deepen into an arm bar, heel lift stride. Short barrel path to the zone, gets on plane early, level with an uphill finish through, gap-to-gap hitter.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Long, loose arm action to a 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball with short, quick footwork, fields out front with feel for glove, clean on exchanges, back shuffles into throws.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Coleman Cavoretto, Bethlehem Christian Academy (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 125-pounds. Long & lanky, slender frame with plenty of growing to do.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, keeps things simplified, loads hands into a near arm bar, no stride, good balance. Short barrel path to the zone, short and level through, line drive type hitter, middle/pull approach.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 66.6 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 67.00 mph. Long, circle arm action on the back-side to an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fields position with short, choppy footwork, feel for glove out front, clean on exchanges, short crow hop into throws.
Run: 7.7 runner in the 60.
Jonathan Chastain, Habersham Central (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Lengthy frame with long levers.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands drop on load with a cocking of the wrists, short toe-tap stride. Short and quick to the zone, uphill through, produces line drive contact middle/pull, quick hand and bat speed.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Long arm action with a wide stab on the back-side, 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball with clean, fluid footwork, fields out front with a soft glove, clean on exchanges, back shuffles into throws.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.
Mitchell Garnto, Greenbrier (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Medium well muscled frame with more room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, some rhythm in hands, short load, leg kick timing trigger. Short barrel path to the zone, uphill through the zone, gap-to-gap hitter with a middle approach, present hand and bat speed.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. Short, clean arm action, loose, quick arm speed, over-the-top slot, throws carry with true back spin, accurate.
Defense: Plays through the ball with active feet, fields out front, feel for glove, clean on exchanges, back shuffles into throws, good range.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
Dalton Gergen, Thomson (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Medium frame with long levers. Lean strength.
Hit: SH. Similar setup from both sides of the plate, balanced, slightly open, hands load back, short stride, good balance. Long barrel path to the zone, level through with some whip and present hand speed, line drive type hitter, middle approach from both sides.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78.00 mph. Short arm action, soft stab on the back-side, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields out front with short, choppy footwork, feel for glove, long pack on exchanges as he shuffles into throws.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Jarin Johnson, Buford (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B Late bloomer physically, but high level actions in all facets. Feel he will take off when he fills into projectable frame. Sleeper prospect.
Body: 6-3, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, athletic bend in knees, tall stance. Hands start in center of body to create momentum in load, quite far from the hitting slot though. Will be more efficient and quicker to ball when adjustment is made, strength will also help him trust that more. However, very good rhythm in two part load - chest loads hands for him, very natural position as he works toward launch. Gains optimal ground in lower half, doubling his base in stride and allowing him to catch the ball out front. Short to, long through path with impressive linear connection. Shoulders rotate on consistent diagonal plane which creates a steeper barrel angle and plenty of backspin. Hands, elbows work close to body extremely well, allowing him to front arm shrink and turn the barrel in tight space with ease.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 314’ max distance. Ball carries to all fields, matches pitch plane very well. Consistent barrels.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Loose, full circle, mid depth arm action from 3/4 slot. Perfect build of momentum, big arm speed that will only increase as he fills into frame.
Defense: Glides to ball with long strides, breaks down feet properly, works with controlled aggression thru ball.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Tyler Kennedy, Harris County (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Broad shouldered, athletic frame with long levers, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Athletic bend in knees, slightly open medium base, upper half starts coiled to back hip. Simple stride, solid rhythm in hands. Hands work in & out of slot well. Some sweep to lofty path, can be very direct to ball. Hands work cleanly close to body.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 312’ max distance. Solid pop to pull side, consistent contact.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Two piece arm action that work in mostly full circle. Accurate throws.
Defense: Hustle to every ball, glove subtle push thru ball stops bad hops, footwork solid.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.
Colt Kennedy, Harris County (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Broad shouldered, proportional build with plenty of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with medium width, athletic base. High hands with quiet movement in wrists. Stacks over backside well in stride, controlled forward move. Mostly direct path, balanced hands through contact. Hands typically work well inside ball.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 68.7 mph. 272’ max distance. Gap 2 gap pop with impressive hand eye.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Long, full circle arm action 3/4 slot.
Defense: Reads ball well, solid footwork and controlled breakdown when fielding.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Mason Moore, Colquitt County (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Sloped shoulders, well built frame.
Hit: LHH. One of the most balanced setups in the event. Good rhythm in hips & hands, no wasted movement. Slow flow in hands, which work in & out of the hitting slot very well. Simplified forward move and works gradually into launch position with good timing. Short direct path with inside out swing, some sweep in path when he goes pull side.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 313’ max distance. Mix of top spin and backspin to pull side, consistent backspin oppo.
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. Short OH arm action that produces some carry and accurate throws.
Defense: Nice reads, solid footwork, works through ball.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Evan Red, Heard Co (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds. Slender frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance with athletic positioning. Good hip pace in & out of hole, gains proper ground in stride. Very good stretch in separation. Hips clear before landing. Connected swing with some upper cut to path. Recoil on front foot cuts him off slightly on extension. Consistent barrels.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 289’ max distance. Gap 2 gap pop.
Arm: RH. OF - 70.00 mph. Full circle arm action thats low effort. Accurate throws.
Defense: Works well balanced and controlled through ball. Sure hands.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Simon Tarnoff, Lassiter High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Broad shoulders, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Medium, slightly open base with plenty of athleticism. Good hip pace and rhythm in hands. Well timed separation with optimal stride. Athletic forward move. Cheats barrel slightly in & out of launch position which causes some sweep, much more power to come when knob leads path. Present bat speed and projection in the bat.
Power: max exit velocity, averaged mph. ’ max distance. Consistent gap to gap barrels, bat 2 ball skills.
Arm: RH. INF - 64.00 mph. OF - 65.00 mph. Short arm action 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: Solid feet, hands can improve with subtle push thru ball to stop bad hops. Exchange needs to happen in one motion instead of two.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Dylan Walker, Houston County (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Narrow shoulders with long levers.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance with base just outside shoulders, sinks very well into lower half to create power from ground up and compact & connect the swing. Attacks ball out in front of plate. Rolls wrists thru contact, just needs to focus on keeping his top hand palm up thru contact for consistent backspin. Short to ball, just needs some extension. Plenty of bat speed.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 293’ max distance. Gap to gap pop with topper line drives to left side.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Big arm swing, full circle L3/4 slot.
Defense: Has feel for reading the ball, solid feet, can take more direct routes. Good momentum thru throw.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Jeremiah White, Screven County (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 127-pounds. Highly athletic, small frame with lean strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base with stance coiled closed. Quiet movement in hands just off shoulder. Slight hitch in load but doesnt effect path. Minimal movement in hips & stride. High contact swing path that allows him to get the most of his wheels. Very level swing that works in all areas of zone. Uses lower half to get to low ball instead of steepening angle.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 271’ max distance. Line drives to all fields. Oppo, up the middle approach.
Arm: LH. OF - 69.00 mph. Short circle arm action that comes from over the top. Accurate.
Defense: Quick first step, reads ball well in OF. Good feet, momentum through ball.
Run: 7 runner in the 60.
Anthony White, Alpharetta (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Medium, proportional frame. Present athleticism
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup with barrel relaxed on shoulder. Relaxed elbows allow chest to load hands for him and create early connection. Very good separation timing and smooth stretch. Well sequenced swing is advanced for age. Dynamic path thats short and direct.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 278’ max distance. Backspins balls to all fields. Manipulates barrel well.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. OF - 74.00 mph. Short arm action from 3/4 slot gets rid of ball relatively quickly.
Defense: Plays with low center of gravity and hands adjust well to bad hops. Takes fielding as seriously as he does with hitting. Soft hands, solid feet.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Julian Wright, Woodland (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Serious sleeper who would fit in many college programs.
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Very strong, large frame. Standout athleticism
Hit: RHH. Medium athletic base with perfect weight distribution (55% backside, 45% front). Hips start load into launch position and activate his hands with a good stretch in separation despite a no stride lower half. The no stride keeps his head still and behind the ball. Clears hips well and is in a very good position to hit at heel strike. Short, quick, direct. Strong hands thru contact and gets barrel angle late, allowing knob to lead path.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 348’ max distance. Crushed nearly every ball to the left center gap. Impressive pop.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Short circle arm action from H3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves through ball well with easy exchange. Has range.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.
Jake Zehner, Etowah (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B Very good athlete with power potential.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Chiseled frame with sloped shoulders, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with athletic base and knees angled inside feet. Upper half starts in preset coil to back hip. Good, active rhythm in hands. Hips touch & go off backside at good pace, allowing him to gain ground on time and attack the baseball. Impressive separation timing and stretch. Optimal launch position at landing.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 348’ max distance. Lofty path created by diagonal plane the shoulders rotate on. Matches pitch plane well. Could catch the ball more out front (just outside front foot) for bigger EV's and more power production.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. Absolute cannon with extremely connected full circle arm action. Very healthy sequence and arm is protected. Much more velo to come.
Defense: Aggressive reads with very good footwork and soft hands. Plenty of range.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60.
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