The Preseason Prospect ID took place on Sunday, January 28th at Smith-Wills Stadium, in Jackson, MS. The open event saw 75 players from across the state take part in a pro-style workout in front of the several coaches, professional scouts as well as the Prep Baseball Report Mississippi scouting staff.

Sunday’s event was littered with some of the top prospects from all around the state. In the days and weeks to come, there will be complete coverage from Sunday’s event. Today, our scouting staff kicks off its analysis by taking a look at the top statistical performers from the event.

+ Pearl River Community College signee, 2018 3B/OF Austen Izzio (Pearl River Central) continued to show off his intriguing tools. A lean, athletic frame Izzio showed quality athleticism posting a 6.78 60-yard dash, which translate well defensively as he works through the ball with fluid footwork. Also displaying quality arm strength recording a positional velocity of 86 mph. At the plate the right handed hitter was able to generate easy bat speed posting an 89 mph exit velocity as he blasted balls from gap-to-gap with backspin.

+ 2019 OF/RHP John Mitchell (South Jones) also had an impressive day, making his mark in the top of several categories at Sunday’s event. Mitchell began the day displaying a solid level of athleticism posting a 6.81 60-yard dash time and followed that up recording an 85 mph outfield velocity. Mitchell continued to show solid actions during batting practice making hard line-drive contact with solid bat speed posting the top exit velocity of the day at 93 mph.

+ 3B/OF Billy Garrity (Sumrall) spent the fall on the gridiron for the Bobcats and is still working his way back into full swing. Standing a stocky 6-foot, 195-pound with present strength in build, Garrity displayed quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 93 mph, taking a loud batting practice driving ball with authority to the pull side.

+ 2019 LHP Kole Alford (North Pike) had another impressive outing in his bullpen on Sunday. Throwing from a 3/4 slot with fluid rhythm in delivery and a quick arm stroke, Alford was able to sit 86-87 mph with his fastball that continued to show natural arm side run. The lefty also displayed an occasional tight spinning-breaking ball that showed 2/7-  shape at 73-74 mph.

+ 2019 RHP Mitch Murrell (Ocean Springs) has been a steady riser since the summer, and continued on that path Sunday. A physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame, the right-handed pitcher showed solid arm strength on the mound, sitting 86-87 mph with life and heaviness to his fastball. Murrell also displayed a firm 78 mph slider with lateral action and occasional tight spin.

+ 2019 Caleb Sterling (Warren Central) had a very solid overall day. The switch-hitting catcher stands 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with lean, athletic build with room for added strength. Sterling showed quality arm strength recording an event best pop time of 1.81 seconds, with a velocity from the crouch of 77 mph. Also jumping on the mound touching 86 mph with fastball.

A complete recap of the event will be coming in the following days/weeks.

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Top 60 times

60 Time	Name	State	School	Class	Pos
6.78	Austen Izzio	MS	Pearl River Central	2018	3B
6.81	John Mitchell	MS	South Jones	2019	OF
6.9	Parker Ryan	MS	Jackson Academy	2021	C
6.91	Jerod Williams	MS	Gulfport	2020	OF
6.92	Keshun Collier	MS	Mendenhall	2020	OF
6.94	Chase Rush	MS	Jackson Academy	2020	OF
6.97	Dalton Baxley	MS	Enterprise	2018	RHP
7	Alfred Barnes	MS	Vicksburg	2018	OF
7.03	Billy Garrity	MS	Sumrall	2019	3B
7.03	Bryson Ware	MS	Gemantown	2019	SS

Top Fastball Velocity

Max FB	Name	School	State	Position	Pos
87	Kole Alford	North Pike	MS	2019	LHP
87	Mitch Murrell	Ocean Springs	MS	2019	RHP
86	Caleb Sterling	Warren Central	MS	2019	C
85	Nikolas Mazza	Madison-Ridgeland Academy	MS	2021	SS
85	Dalton Baxley	Enterprise	MS	2018	RHP
83	Shelby Terrell	West Marion	MS	2019	RHP
82	Trevor Wadell	Germantown	MS	2019	LHP

 

Top Exit Velocity

Exit Velo	Name	School	State	Class	Pos
93	John Mitchell	South Jones	MS	2019	LHP
93	Billy Garrity	Sumrall	MS	2019	3B
92	Alex Bolling	Oak Grove	MS	2019	3B
90	Bryson Ware	Germantown	MS	2019	RHP
90	Kylar Fielder	West Lincoln	MS	2018	3B
89	Keonte Carter	Terry	MS	2018	1B
89	Drew Pendergrass	Brandon	MS	2020	3B
89	Austen Izzio	Pearl River Central	MS	2018	SS
88	Luke Robertson	Madison Central	MS	2020	OF
87	Kevin Wright	Ridgeland	MS	2018	SS
87	Branson Tadlock	Ridgeland	MS	2021	3B

 

Top Infield Velocity

INF Velo	Name	School	State	Class	Pos
86	Austen Izzio	Pearl River Central	MS	2018	3B
85	Nikolas Mazza	Madison-Ridgeland Academy	MS	2021	SS
82	Dillan Fiveash	Hernando	MS	2019	RHP
82	Dalton Baxley	Enterprise	MS	2019	RHP
82	Bryson Faust	Loranger	MS	2018	OF

 

Top Outfield Velocity

OF Velo	Name	School	State	Class	Pos
89	Dalton Baxley	Enterprise	MS	2018	RHP
87	Braden Montgomery	Germantown	MS	2021	OF
85	Brady Windham	Richland	MS	2019	OF
85	John Mitchell	South Jones	MS	2019	OF
84	Jerod Williams	Gulfport	MS	2020	OF
84	Walker Thompson	West Jones	MS	2019	OF
84	Evan Keith	Vancleave	MS	2018	3B
84	Bryson Faust	Loranger	LA	2018	OF

 

Top Catching Velocity

C Velo	Name	School	State	Class	Pos
77	Caleb Sterling	Warren Central	MS	2019	C
77	Parker Ryan	Jackson Academy	MS	2021	C
74	Hayes Puckett	Madison-Ridgeland	MS	2021	C

 

 Top Pop times

Pop Times	Name	School	State	Class	Pos
1.81	Caleb Sterling	Warren Central	MS	2019	C
1.85	Parker Ryan	Jackson Academy	MS	2021	C
2.05	Hayes Puckett		MS	2021	C

 

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