State Games of Georgia: Day 1 and 2 Quick Hits

May 29, 2023
PBR Georgia
Staff

The State Games of Georgia has been action packed with teams from all over the southeast. The state of Georgia is heavilty represnted, and there are teams at every age group with prospects all of the diamond. Below we recap what our scouting staff was able to catch on the first 2 days of the tournament. Stay tuned for more post event coverage and contet coming out of the peach state.

Michael Mullinax OF / RHP / North Cobb Christian, GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 9 / POS: 3

‘24 OF Michael Mullinax @USAPrimeNat | @BaseballUGA Commit

Rips an opposite field double to score a run. One of the best overall athletes in the state with the ability to barrel any pitch through the zone with + power. Also, can fly around the bases. #GAStateGames23 |… pic.twitter.com/uatM5GS3uw
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

Reece Grodeman RHP / SS / Model, GA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 137 / POS: 32

‘26 Reece Grodeman@PBR_Uncommitted | @TL10Baseball

Sends a liner to opposite field to lead off the inning. Adds a stolen base during the next ab.

Extremely athletic. Can play anywhere in the field and is up to 88 on the mound. @ShooterHunt #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/b32HaRsOCm
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Tyler VanSumeren OF / LHP / Tift County, GA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 126 / POS: 24

‘26 OF/1B Tyler VanSumeren @Prime_Prospects | @KSUOwlsBaseball commit

Rips a single to score a run. Advanced left-handed hitting OF. Clean, athletic, controlled swing. Looks to drive the ball to all parts of the field. One of the top prospects in the state. #GAStateGames23 |… pic.twitter.com/emDIps1BbO
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

Colin White LHP / 1B / Dominion Christian , GA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 239 / POS: 26

‘26 LHP, Colin White @USASCOUTGA | @GTBaseball Commit

FB: 88-90 (T2450)
CB: 75-76

Tall/lanky frame with lots of room to grow. Shows a nice hammer CB that is used as a big out pitch. Explosive down the mound with good hip coil in the delivery. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/IWj2ACUuRW
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

Kameron Vandersee LHP / OF / Perry, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 187 / POS: 17

‘25 CF Kameron Vandersee (@GameOnGeorgia) stays through this one and drops it into right for a single and RBI.

Good athlete, moves well. Easy rhythm from the left side at the plate #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/BfJSdcYYtg
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Conner Christopher C / 2B / Ringgold , GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 204 / POS: 25

‘24 C Connor Christopher @PBR_Uncommitted | @teamrawlings10

Sends the first pitch of the at bat back up the middle. Adds a stolen base on the next pitch.

Athletic with a lot of speed. Aggressive at the plate. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/0E4Ol85Wh9
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Aidan Flagg CF / RHP / Farragut , TN / 2026

‘26 Aidan Flagg@TNNationalsBB

Nice short and compact swing that results in a 2 strike line drive single up the middle. @PBRTennessee | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/WvKh2HROw2
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Matthew Schroeffel 3B / RHP / Bearden , TN / 2026

‘26 Matthew Schroeffel @TNNationalsBB

FB: 82-84 T 85
CB: 70-72

Attacked the zone early and often getting ahead with the FB. CB has good depth with potential to become a put away pitch for him. @PBRTennessee | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/uzhhgO7EQQ
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Henry Akopov CF / RHP / Mt. Paran Christian , GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 159 / POS: 2

‘25 Henry Akopov @USASCOUTGA

Gets the barrel out and smokes a upper 80’s FB back up the middle. 98 EV!! Has lightning quick hands. #GAStateGames23 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/fVa3lTmjcT
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Jack Turner SS / RHP / Etowah, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 162 / POS: 25

‘25 Jack Turner @USASCOUTGA | @PBR_Uncommitted

Big time bases clearing double. Super athletic, quick and twitchy player. Drives ball well to all parts of the field. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/8Kbo7cFoEN
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Max Owens C / OF / Heritage, GA / 2024

‘24 Max Owens @teamrawlings10

Pulls this one through the hole for an RBI single. Solid catcher behind the plate as well. 6’4 190 lbs. Will be a fun follow this summer. @PBR_Uncommitted | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/c22qoD62qB
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Traeton McLaughlin OF / 1B / Ola , GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 178 / POS: 38

‘25 Traeton McLaughlin@KlutchLlc

Covers the high fastball and shoots the line drive to the backside for a 2 strike RBI single. Quick runner as well.@PBR_Uncommitted | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/tnU4401JZC
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Auston Young 3B / OF / Harvester , GA / 2026

‘26 CF Auston Young @PBR_Uncommitted | @KlutchLlc

Hits the ball to the opposite field for a single to score the 1st run. Athletic build with good balance throughout swing. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/tWy8cC8txR
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Kyle Rudolph SS / RHP / Starrs Mill, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 82 / POS: 13

‘25 RHP Kyle Rudolph @KlutchLlc | @SM_Baseball

FB: 82-84 T85
CB: 71-73
CH: 74-75

Tons of pitch ability from the righty. Lots of strikes. Smooth operating delivery. More velo to come. True 3 pitch mix. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/SEfBNyh9xP
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Nathan Haynes 1B / RHP / The King's Academy, GA / 2024

‘24 1B/RHP Nathan Haynes@PBR_Uncommitted | @YankeesBSBClub

Shows his presence in the box. Times up pitchers release point with his hips, stays through the ball and laces a line drive single up the middle.#GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/HY4CRUi1Hg
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Kai Decker 3B / RHP / Houston County , GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 87 / POS: 7

‘24 Kai Decker@GameOnGeorgia | #Mercer Commit

Connects with this one to bring home a run. This makes him 3-3 on the day.

Drives the ball well to all parts of the field. Athleticism is on display in all parts of his game with a very strong arm. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/TiyDGfsn0o
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

Nathan Rowland C / OF / North Paulding, GA / 2025

‘25 C/OF Nathan Rowland (@USASCOUTGA | @NPPackBasebal) doesn’t waste anytime and puts a good swing on the the first pitch.

Rowland showed well at our scout day last weekend. Athletic back stop with a really smooth swing. @PBR_Uncommitted | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/exejYvXo4T
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Brandon Mercer SS / RHP / Veterans, GA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 79 / POS: 17

‘26 SS Brandon Mercer (@USASCOUTGA) is off to a hot start this summer. Sends this one to left for a ?. Really good athlete w/ a projectable frame and also mid 80’s on the mound.

‘26 follow this summer. #GAStateGames23 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/W5OM0JgKjd
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

David Albert RHP / 3B / Marist, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 188 / POS: 40

‘25 RHP David Albert @9thinningbball

FB: 83-86, Run
CB: 74-75

Explodes down the mound and has great extension on both pitches. Can work to both sides of the plate. FB has run, makes it hard on RHH. Good follow throughout the summer. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/mNFJyPQjPw
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Will Hennessey 3B / OF / Mount Paran Christian , GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 183 / POS: 17

‘25 3B Will Hennessey (@yankees_16u) squares one up to left field for a single.

Coming straight from a state championship run with Mt. Paran, Hennessey is a projectable bat to follow this summer. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/c6fz5PzLxA
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Jonathan Griggs C / 3B / The Walker School, GA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 91 / POS: 13

‘26 C Jonathan Griggs@prostockbc | @PBR_Uncommitted

Big bases loaded hit. Gets the barrel out in front and drives this one down the line for a 2 rbi double.

Large frame of with lots of pop and strength. Will be a fun one to watch in the 2026 class. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/TvhgseQnBf
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Macklin Sanders 2B / SS / Ola, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 172 / POS: 6

‘25 Macklin Sanders @KlutchLlc

Quite and simple load. Has the necessary baseball twitches to be a really good college prospect. Shows off the speed the very next pitch by stealing second. @PBR_Uncommitted | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/Ad00sG2mJh
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Andres Jimenez SS / 2B / Lanier , GA / 2027

‘27 RHP/INF Andres Jimenez (@canessoutheast) is a young arm with a ton of potential. Up to 79 early with a lot of strikes. Mixed in a good CH, and CB with feel for spin. Solid bat at the plate and smooth actions in the field. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/xqiIerveOg
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Sebastian Haggard RHP / SS / Ringgold, GA / 2024

‘24 Sebastian Haggard @teamrawlings10

Smokes a triple to the opposite field gap. Has nice timing with his hands and hips. Has a strong barrel that stays in the zone a long time. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/oilR0yjl8n
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Jakaii Williams 1B / LHP / New Manchester, GA / 2026

‘26 1B Jakaii Williams @KlutchLlc

Single to opposite field. Aggressive approach at the plate. Looks to drive the ball to all parts of the field. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/3QlwSCLXil
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Jared Jones OF / LHP / Cherokee, GA / 2025

‘25 Jared Jones @1TitansNation | @CHSBaseWarriors

Line drive hustle double to the left center gap. Short and simple swing. Really stays inside the ball well.#GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/GJv8Af8OtV
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Coleman Eldridge OF / RHP / Wesleyan School, GA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 102 / POS: 25

‘26 OF, Coleman Eldridge @USASCOUTGA

Sits on a BB and works the middle of the field to lead off the game. Fast hands with good barrel control. Extends nicely with barrel staying in the zone. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/IyAU4dp2vI
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Alex Mason RHP / 3B / Jeff Davis , GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 140 / POS: 40

‘24 Alex Mason@GameOnGeorgia #GeorgiaSouthern Commit

FB: 87-89 T90
CB: 74-77

Good feel for both pitches. Big swing and miss fastball. Fills up the zone with great command of the curveball.#GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/mhocO2wCrk
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

Traeton McLaughlin OF / 1B / Ola , GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 178 / POS: 38

‘25 OF Traeton McLaughlin@KlutchLlc | @Olabaseball

Smooth LH swing, sends one back up the middle for a RBI. Easy rhythm with a strong frame to supply the power. Moves well. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/gz4jGUgD5h
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Cole Carr 3B / RHP / Mary Persons, GA / 2025

‘25 RHP Cole Carr @KlutchLlc

FB: 79-82
CB: 66-69
CH: 72-74

Lots of strikes. Good feel for spin on the CB. Clean arm action with room to develop in the lower half. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/fjtLrAuqDl
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Dimitri Angelakos SS / RHP / Etowah, GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 11 OverallRank: 335 / POS: 69

‘24 Dimitri Angelakos @USAPrimeNat

FB: 86-88, T89
SL: 75-76

Loose arm action. Good feel for both pitches. Long stride and explodes down the mound. Works the bottom of the zone well. SL is a big out pitch for him. #GAStateGames23 | @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/yYxIqUlpkb
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Clinton Harris RHP / OF / Brookwood, GA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 49 / POS: 12 OverallRank: 425 / POS: 144

‘24 Clinton Harris @1TitansNation

FB: 88-91 T92
SL: 74-76
CH: 77-79

Works ahead in the count with good tempo on the mound. High spin fastball. Good leg drive and reach adds extra movement.@PBR_Uncommitted |#GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/OEgbWV2d7i
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

Grayson Burleson RHP / SS / Summertown , TN / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 185 / POS: 47

‘25 RHP, Grayson Burleson @MadMavsDickey | @VandyBoys Commit

FB: 88-90
SL: 75-77

Big/tall frame with a solid 2 pitch mix with FB and SL. Works the bottom of the zone well. Has a short arm action with late life on the FB. #GAStateGames23 | @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/2JOo0lWmth
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

Sawyer Wilson RHP / OF / Cartersville , GA / 2024

"24 RHP Sawyer Wilson@USASCOUTGA |@PBRUncommitted

Cool, calm, collected. Pitches with a plan, built off finesse and control of 3 pitches. Can pitch backwards with ease, or get ahead with the FB. Low slot creates unique life.

FB: 81-83 T85
SL: 63-65
CH: 68-71#GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/kx8fPsNB3W
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Brady Christman C / OF / Mary Persons, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 196 / POS: 19

‘25 C/OF Brady Christman (@KlutchLlc) sends the first pitch of AB #3 back up the middle.

Christman is coming off a monster spring. Has walked twice with a couple steals. Also thrown 2 runners out at 2B and a back pick to 1B. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/B56Mv7fhoW
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 27, 2023

‘25 Brady Christman @KlutchLlc

Smokes a line drive triple (98 mph EV) to the left center gap. Low crouched stance. Stays in legs well during swing. Strong build. Good follow. @PBR_Uncommitted | #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/AHI4DTOkcd
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Jared Mathis 3B / C / River Ridge, GA / 2026

‘26 3B/C Jared Mathis @PBR_Uncommitted | @GaSandlot

Rips a single back up the middle to score 2 runs. Swings with consistent contact while maintaining good balance to drive the ball. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/zgcBa8oJtq
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 29, 2023

John Loudon OF / RHP / Marist, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 85 / POS: 13

‘25 OF, John Loudon @9thinningbball

Sits on the BB and lines one to RF to score a run. Nice rotational swing with quick hands going through the zone. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/Wj000GEtyD
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Johnny Nutt LHP / Wilcox County, GA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 133 / POS: 12

‘25 LHP Johnny Nutt@GameOnGeorgia | @WilcoxPatriots

FB: 81-85 T86
CB: 66-68

Intriguing LH arm w/ a strong lower half. OT slot. Filled up the zone. #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/XAoJZHtHSS
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023

Nathan Nance SS / Appling County, GA / 2025

‘25 MIF Nathan Nance (@TheCoastalStars)
Stays on an out side pitch for a double to right.
Very athletic with long strides to get to second fast, an aggressive base runner. @PBR_Uncommitted #GAStateGames23 pic.twitter.com/VLiAR5e99E
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) May 28, 2023