Prep Baseball Report

Fall Upperclass Games Anaylsis: Outfielders


Phil Kerber
Georgia Scouting Director



On Nov. 10, the PBR Georgia scouting staff hosted its final upperclass event of 2019, the Fall Upperclass Games at Piedmont College. The event featured nearly 80 uncommitted prospects from the 2020 and 2021 classes. These prospects participated in a pro-style workout before competing in a simulated game against live pitching.

Last month, we shared our rapid analysis of this event inside out Quick Hits post, and took a statistical look at the day's top performers inside our Stats Story. We begin our position-by-position analysis with catchers. Today, we move along to a group of 20 outfielders.

Standing out among the rest were a number of prospects who are still searching for a home. OF/INF Eli Ledford (Buford, 2020) set the event ablaze with his incredible arm strength. Athletically-built at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, the switch-hitting Ledford accurately aired it out from the outfield at 92 mph. Another high-level defender in this group is OF Trey Maxian (North Gwinnett, 2021). Maxian is a scrappy 5-foot-7, 145-pounds and moves with more agility than his 7.39 60 yard dash would suggest. His clean and fluid actions in the outfield make him a natural. On top of that, he has an incredibly consistent line drive approach at the plate while using the entire field.

Two of the big bats to watch are OF Caleb Spikes (Mill Creek, 2021) and OF/1B Cam Suto (Union Grove, 2021). Spikes has shown time and time again that he plays well above his measurables or statistics would lead you to believe, and this day was no different. Spikes was without a doubt one of the top performers from the in-game portion of the workout, where he went 1-for-1 with a sacrifice fly, a double, three RBI and two stolen bases. Spikes uses a predominately gap-to-gap approach and swings the barrel with considerable aggression and force.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pound switch-hitting Suto appears larger than he is listed and swings the bat like he is as well. From the left-side, he routinely blasted line drives at the first baseman and into right field, forcing any first baseman to reconsider how far in they want to play. When he switches to the right-side, it is more of the same power, but he has a better ability to create some loft and drive the ball deep into the left-center gap.

Keep reading to view reports on all 20 outfielders in attendance at the Fall Upperclass Games, listed alphabetically.

Jacob Bringuel RHP / OF / Whitewater, GA / 2020

5-foot-8, 144-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, high waist, strength in lower half, ran a 7.22 laser-timed 60. On the mound, arm works cleanly on the back-side, high ¾ slot, repeats. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, front-side leaks open at-times, lands toe-open, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 70-74, touched 75, flashed cut. Breaking ball played at 68-70, cutter action. Offensively,  balanced setup, short stride, hands load back, remains balanced through contact. Barrel path works uphill through zone, scoops the ball causing him to elevate, 73 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 with a single and a stolen base Defensively, long arm action, full arm swing, high ¾ slot, 75 from the outfield. Fields the ball cleanly, clean on exchanges.

Joshua Compton RHP / OF / East Jackson, GA / 2020

6-foot, 155-pound left-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short arm action, some stiffness, quick arm speed, good balance throughout. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright, crossing over. Fastball, running action, sat 80-82, touched 83. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 69-71. Split-finger, fade action, some tumble, 75-76. Faced five batter in-game, struck out the first two before surrendering two walks, ended the inning by snagging a line drive back at him. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, hands load back, stays tall throughout. Line drive type hitter, lets the ball travel deep, 84 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, ¾ slot, some stiffness, 82 from the outfield. Fields the ball deep, fluid footwork, packs the ball on exchanges. Ran a 7.64 laser-timed 60.

Ryan Cosby OF / RHP / Mountain View , GA / 2020

6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher, lanky frame, long upper body, ran a 6.97 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open, crouching setup, hands load back and barrel wraps on load, long stride to a balanced position. Line drive approach, barrel works level through the zone, uses the whole field, 74 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 in-game with a double and a stolen base. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, some looseness, kept throws around the target, 73 from the outfield. On the mound, arm action is short and clean to a high ¾ slot, repeats. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 73-75, touched 76, kept in the zone for strikes. Curveball, 11/5 shape, some depth. Changeup 67-69.

Aidan Daly OF / LHP / Campbell , GA / 2021

6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, lean, lanky frame, ran a 7.11 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, hands start low and load back to a near bar, short stride, balanced through contact. Barrel works short and level to the ball, works gap-to-gap with line drive contact, 75 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm action is long to a ¾ slot, kept throws on target, 74 from the outfield. Fields ball deep, short steps on approach, clean on exchanges, competent hands.

Corian Davis OF / RHP / Campbell , GA / 2021

6-foot-1, 135-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, lanky, wiry athlete. Offensively, tall, open setup, long stride to a balanced position, high hands load back, good balance through contact.  Quick hands, barrel works level through the zone, line drive type hitter, showed the ability to drive the ball gap-to-gap, gains extension through contact, 78 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.31 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, ¾ slot, accurate with throws, hit the target routinely. Plays through the ball with quick footwork, competent hands, clean on exchanges, 81 from the outfield.

Dallas Deas OF / 2B / North Cobb Christian, GA / 2021

5-foot-6, 130-pound switch-hitting outfielder, raw athlete with quick twitch muscle, ran a 6.73 laser-timed 60. Offensively, similar setup and approach from both sides of the plate, balanced, short stride, short hand load back, balanced through contact. Short, level swing, flicks barrel through the zone generating line drive contact, 80 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, kept throws around target, low and on a line, 81 from the outfield. Fields position athletically playing through the ball, quick footwork, clean exchanges. Given his speed and fielding ability is a natural center fielder.

Brayden Eavenson OF / RHP / Elbert County , GA / 2020

5-foot-9, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, lean, athletic build, ran a 6.77 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, hands drop and load back, spins off through contact. Mostly level barrel path, at-times swings down on the ball, generates line drive contact, uses the middle of the field, 82 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 at the plate in-game, collected a single in his second at-bat. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, kept throws around the target, 78 from the outfield. Fields deep, approaches the ball with choppy field, clean on exchanges.

Jacob Fairbanks OF / OF / Greater Atlanta Christian, GA / 2021

6-foot-1, 173-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, lanky frame. Ran a 7.22 laser-timed 60. Defensively, reaching arm action to a high ¾ slot, repeats well, kept throws around the target, 80 from the outfield. Keeps in body in front of the ball, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, short barrel wrap on load, balanced through contact. Barrel works level through the zone producing line drive contact, 74 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 in-game with a fielders choice and single, collected three RBI and a stolen base.

Jacob Hall OF / 2B / McEachern , GA / 2021

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, lean, athletic build, ran a 7.00 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open, crouching setup, strides to balanced, wraps barrel on load. Barrel path works slightly uphill through the zone, quick hands through contact, looks to turn on the ball and elevate to the pull-side, 76 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm works long to a high ¾ slot, loose wrists, quick arm speed, 75 from the outfield. Defensively, moves well in the outfield, keeps the ball in front of him, competent glove work, clean on exchanges.

Parker Hughes OF / SS / Lassiter , GA / 2021

5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, athletic build with developing strength throughout frame. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, fluid rhythm in hands, load back, mostly balanced, can get out on front leg at-times. Line drive type hitter, level barrel path through the zone, uses the entire field, 83 exit velocity. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, kept throws around the target, 81 from the outfield. Fundamentally sound fielder, keeps the ball in front, plays through with clean actions.

Coby Hunt OF / SS / North Forsyth, GA / 2021

5-foot-5, 130-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and infielder, proportional build, muscular. Offensively, balanced, front leg inverted, short stride, hands drift back, balanced through contact. Level barrel path, line drive approach, uses middle/opposite field, 73 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.34 laser-timed 60. Defensively, in the outfield arm works long to a ¾ slot, slings the ball, kept throws around target, 76 from the outfield, on the infield arm works shorter from a high ¾ slot, 71 across the infield. In the outfield, plays through the ball, with clean actions, on the infield at-times fields on his heels, funnels ball.

Justin Larrea LHP / OF / Rabun Gap Nacoochee, GA / 2021

5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed two-way prospect, strong upper body. On the mound, arm works short and clean to an over-the-top slot, quick arm speed. Drop and drive delivery, gets into lower half, rides down the mound well, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over with some recoil. Fastball sat 80-82, touched 84, good angle, located low in the zone. Curveball, shape varied between 12/6 and 1/7, sharp, swing and miss type pitch, 69-70. Made easy work of hitters in-game, induced three ground balls and one strikeout looking. Defensively, loose full arm swing, quick arm speed, over-the-top slot, kept throws around target with some carry, 84 from the outfield. Plays through the ball, fluid footwork and clean on exchanges. Offensively, balanced setup, short leg kick timing trigger, hands load back. Barrel works level through the zone, line drive contact, fluid rhythm, 89 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.39 laser-timed 60.

Elijah Lewis OF / LHP / Houston County, GA / 2021

5-foot-9, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, lean, athletic frame, ran a 7.15 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, hands load back, good balance through contact, primarily uses upper half in swing. Line drive approach, consistently level through the zone, goes middle-to-opposite field with pitches, 78 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm works short to an over-the-top slot, kept throws around the target, 73 from the outfield. Plays through the ball at-times, can get on his heels.

Demari Lewis OF / Collins hill, GA / 2021

5-foot-7, 136-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, wiry, athletic build. Ran a 7.19 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws were routinely around the target on a line with a low trajectory, 81 from the outfield. Sits back on the ball, fields cleanly with fluid footwork and clean exchanges. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, hands drop on load, balanced. Level barrel path through the one creates line drive contact, 73 exit velocity off a tee.

Eli Ledford 2B / OF / Buford, GA / 2020

5-foot-11, 175-pound switch-hitting infielder and outfielder, athletic build with strength throughout, some quick twitch actions. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, hands start high, barrel cocks on load, good balance and fluid rhythm throughout. Has a swagger about him at the plate, takes a line drive approach at the plate, sprays the ball middle/pull, has good pop for size, 85 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm works quick and loose, accurate on his throws from the outfield, keeps it low on a line, strong arm, 92 from the outfield, 87 across the infield. Appears more natural and comfortable in the outfield, fields position athletically with quick and clean actions, soft hands. On the infield, showed some inconsistencies, hands still work softly, plays the backhand well and has good body control.

Hampton Mamay OF / 2B / Duluth, GA / 2020

5-foot-7, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, developing strength in lower half. Offensively, open setup, high hands load back, long stride. Mostly level barrel path, creates line drive contact, is able to drive the ball, 72 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, clean, full arm swing on the back-side to a high ¾ slot, 70 from the outfield. Fields the ball deep, makes certain to keep the ball in front, clean on exchanges.

Trey Maxian OF / 2B / North Gwinnett , GA / 2021

5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, athletically-built, broad shoulders, developing strength in frame. Offensively, balanced setup, reverse toe-tap stride, hands load back, good balance throughout. Takes aggressive swings, barrel works level through the zone, gains extension through contact, drives the ball with line drive contact, 82 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 in-game with an RBI double in his second at-bat. Ran a 7.39 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm works clean and loose, short on the back-side to an over-the-top slot, accurate with throws playing the long hop routinely, 82 exit velocity off a tee. Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, soft hands.

Nick Sellers OF / 1B / Jefferson, GA / 2021

6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, athletically-built with strength in frame, ran a 6.99 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced, short leg lift stride, rhythm in hands, cocks barrel on load, finishes on his back-side. Quick hand speed, barrel works mostly level through the zone, at-times can elevate the ball, predominantly line drive hitter, uses the middle of the field, 87 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, kept throws around target, 80 from the outfield. Fields position deep, clean on exchanges, hands work, breaks down on approach.

Caleb Spikes OF / Mill Creek, GA / 2021

5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, athletically-built with strength throughout entire frame. Offensively, tall, open setup, leg kick timing trigger, hands start high, short load back, comes to a balanced position through contact. Gap-to-gap type hitter, barrel works uphill through the zone, strong hands/wrists at contact, gains extension through contact, swings with controlled aggression, 83 exit velocity off a tee. Had the best statistical performance out of any prospect, went 1-for-1 in-game with a sacrifice fly, a double, three RBI and two stolen bases. Ran a 7.35 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm works long to an over-the-top slot, kept throws on target, 74 from the outfield. Fields position well, plays through the ball with quick, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, high level fielder.

Cam Suto 1B / LHP / Union Grove, GA / 2021

6-foot-2, 175-pound switch-hitting first baseman and outfielder, broad shoulders on top of a long frame, athletically built. Offensively, similar setup from both sides, balanced setup, hands load back and drop, short leg lift stride, uses lower half well. From the left-side displayed a line drive approach, looks to turn on low and inside pitches and pull them considerable force. From the right-side, is able to elevate the ball with a more powerful swing to the pull-side, 87 exit velocity off a tee. Went 2-for-4 in-game with two singles and a stolen base. Ran a 7.07 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm works loose and clean from a high ¾ slot, quick arm speed, accurate on throws from the outfield and across the infield, 77 from the outfield, 76 across the infield. Fields both positions athletically, playing through the ball, quick-twitch defender, is quick on exchanges and to release, fluid with his footwork.

Braden Schuman OF / 2B / Savannah Christian Prep, GA / 2021

5-foot-9, 135-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, narrow, lean build. Defensively, arm works long to a ¾ slot, kept throws around the target to home plate with average carry, 75 mph. Showed fluid and clean actions on his approach. Offensively, tall, open setup, strides long to a balanced position, high hands load back with some barrel wrap. Level swing path creates line drive contact, used the middle of the field, 75 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.55 laser-timed 60.

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