Uncommitted Spotlight: Parker Troughton
August 17, 2026
With the fall season on the horizon we are going to begin to look at some of the top players in the 2027 class still on the market. Many of these players we have been following over the last 2-3 years and know they can contribute at the next level. Check back everyday for a new player highlight.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Georgia Senior Games | GA | 9/5 | LakePoint Sports |
Scouting Report
Parker Troughton, Pope (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, narrow feet. Hands shoulder height, extended in front of shoulder. Lengthy stride. Hands lead swing with knob, very punchy in the zone. Flat bat path. 64 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Upper 3/4 arm angle. Snappy, quick release.
Defense: Smooth feet. Fundamental hands and transfer.
ATH: 1.67 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 80.26 Edge Score
Parker Troughton, Pope (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, level barrel, hands back and away from body. Upward path, meets ball out front, power to the pull side. 62.4 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. Over the top slot.
Defense: Gets around ball well, smooth glove, athlete.
Vizual Edge: 73.97 Edge Score
Uncommitted, 5-foot-10, 148-pounds. Troughton is an athletic, multipositional athlete. For a class of ‘27 athlete he is already well developed. Troughton pitches and can hit a 76 fastball. Then is also an aggressive short stop. He is able to stop most balls that come his way and control the runners. He is a batter who you can count on to get on base. With a smooth swing and patience, he is able to hit to all parts of the field.Troughton reads the pitcher well to steal multiple bases. He is a fun player to watch and see how he grows.