Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All State: Quick Hitter - Position Players


Sammy Esposito
PBR SC Director of Scouting

The Preseason All State Showcase took place on Sunday Jan. 30th at the P27 Baseball Performance Center along with Lexington Ballpark in Lexington, South Carolina. Prospects from the event came from around the Palmetto state on what turned out to be a wonderful winter afternoon.  

A premier event for premier talent in South Carolina, we have seen a lot of very talented prospects workout at this event prior to their spring season.  Coming off each individual player's preseason workout, this event tends to see players blow up their numbers, giving coaches and scouts a reason to take notice as they prep their spring schedules for evaluation. 

The event began with pitcher bullpens with each pitch tracked by Trackman, along with Pitch AI.  A pro-style workout for all the position players followed that included the 60 yard dash, BP with TrackMan ball flight analysis, and a defensive evaluation. 

Below we will look at the quick hitters from the position players for the event.

 

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QUICK HITTERS - POSITION PLAYERS





Jack Coletti - 2024 - INF/RHP

5-10 160 pound frame with room to grow.  Hits from a slightly open stance with a medium leg lift.  Gets barrel behind the ball early and stays though the zone with a good flat path.  Gets good extension out in front and shows some pull side pop.  Showed a good line drive approach while staging on plane and having great rotational acceleration.  Max exit velo of 90.6 mph.

Lane McGaha - 2024 - 1B/RHP

Strong frame at 6-3 210 pounds.  Hitting from a slightly opened stance with a wide base.Shows a quick bat with good hand speed.  Able to drive the ball with power to all fields while staying with a gap to gap approach.  Ball off the bat reached 100.3mph.

Bryce Coulter - 2023 - INF

Physical athletic body at 6-3 207 pounds.  A tall loose stance with a high leg lift, does a great job of getting into a good hitting position and staying behind the ball with good extension out front.  Aggressive swings and showing good pop with the bat.  Shows really good bat speed and the ability to stay on plane.  Max exit velo at 97.3 mph.  

Landon Kahl - 2023 - 1B/OF

Strong athletic frame at 6-0 184 pounds with present strength and room to grow.  An aggressive pullside gap approach .  A tall stance with good barrel load allowing him to get the bat though the zone.  Showed good power and bat speed in his swing.  Loud contact on the day with exit velo reaching 100.1mph.     

Parker Winfield - 2022 - OF/C

A lean athletic frame with present strength and room to grow at 6-2 175 pounds.  A slightly narrow stance with a medium leg lift.  A gap to gap approach while producing line drives off the bat, with a peak exit speed of 97.9.  Shows good athleticism and versatility on defense with the ability to catch and play the outfield.   

Briggs Richards - 2022 - C

Strong athletic frame at 6-0 188 pounds.  Hits from a wide slightly open stance.  Gets good leverage into swing allowing him to drive the ball.  Showed a gap to gap  approach in batting practice while staying on and through the ball.  Showed high end bay speed with the blast sensor and a max exit velo at 97.6 mph.  Showed good arm strength from behind the plate along with very good pop times as low as 1.9.  

Caleb Gipson - 2023 - INF

Long lean athletic frame at 6-2 190 pound.  Hits from a tall slightly opened stance with high hands.  Gets into a good hitting position and uses a good flat swing and good extension out front.  Gap to gap line drive  approach in batting practice. Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields with quick hands and good rotations.  Max exit velo at 96.6 while also showing good arm strength across the infield.

Trevor Testerman - 2022 - OF

Long lean physical frame at 6-5 195pounds with lots of physical projection left.  A wide base  with a small leg lift, does a good job of getting hands cocked and loaded up.  Shows a good short swing with power in the bat, along with good hand speed.  Gets good extension out front and really stays on plane.  Max exit velo up to 96.5 mph.  Good overall athlete with good run times to go along with arm strength in the OF.  

Mikah Conner - 2023 - INF

Lean athletic frame with present strength and plenty of projection.  Hitting from a balanced stance with a simple setup and slightly opened.  Showed a good gap to gap approach while showing the ability to drive the ball in the middle of the field.  Shows present strength in his swing while staying short to the ball with good direction with bat speed and quick hands.  Max evit velo up to 96.4mph.  Also a good runner with good arm strength across the infield.  

Ben Rehkow - 2022 - INF/RHP

Athletic frame at 6-0 175 pounds.  Hits from a slightly opened stance with a leg lift and a longer stride.. Aggressive swings using a gap to gap line drive approach.  Does a good job of staying flat through the zone with good extension with a quick bat.  Producing a max exit velo of 96.4

Drake Amick - 2023 - C/1B

Strong physical frame at 6-0 210 pounds with present strength.  Athletic stance with good rhythm, a small leg lift to get loaded up.  Showed good pull pop in batting practice.  Does a good job of staying behind the ball with a flat swing and good extension though the ball.  Showed good bat speed with a max exit velo of 96.3 mph.      

Logan Busenlehner - 2023 - C

Long lean athletic frame at 6-4 195pounds.  Hits from a balanced open stance with weight shift load and a leg kick.  Flat path through the ball with great extension out front.  Showed the ability to drive the ball while squaring up multiple balls in batting practice.  Produced good rotational acceleration in his swing.  Max exit velo at 95.6 mph.  Good athlete behind the plate as he shows flexibility and the ability to catch and throw.  Best pop time at 1.95.  

JR Struk - 2025 - INF

Athletic build at 6-1 190 pounds with present strength and more room to grow.  Has a good short swing with great extension though the middle of the field.  Showed a gap to gap linedrive approach resulting in multiple barrels.  Shows high end bat and hand speed with the ability to hit for power.  Max exit velo at 95.5 mph.  Showed good athleticism in the infield with good actions and arm strength across the field. 

Jake McCoy - 2023 - OF/LHP

Athletic frame at 6-0 180 pounds with present strength.   Has an athletic setup in stance with rhythm in hands.  Has some loft in swing while getting good extension out in front.  Stays though the zone well with a middle of the field approach.  Shows good bat speed and quick hands while having a max exit velo at 95.2.  Good athlete with good run times and showing a good arm from the OF up to 87 mph.  

Corbin Wright - 2023 - 1B

Strong frame at 5-10 200 pounds with present strength.  Hits from a narrow stance with a medium leg lift.  Stays flat though the zone with a good short compact swing.  Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields while using a gap to gap approach.  Barrel stays on plane with good bat speed and a max exit velo at 94.6

Wyatt Bland - 2023 - OF

Athletic strong frame at 5-11 170 pounds.  Gap to gap, line drive approach.  Shows a good flat swing through the ball while using the big part of the field.  Hits from a wider stance with some bend in knees.  Showing some strength in swing with max exit velo at 94.3 mph.  

Cole Canty - 2024 - OF/RHP

6-3 175 pound frame with lots of upside and projection.  Hits from a simple setup and a medium stride.  Used a gap to gap linedrive approach while staying short through the ball.  Barreled up lots of baseballs on the day with a max exit velo at 93.9 mph.   

Logan Struk - 2025 - OF

Long lean athletic frame at 6-5 195 pound with good strength and plenty of room to grow.  Showed good bat speed and power in batting practice while using a gap to gap line drive approach.  Barrel stayed on plane with good extension and hand speed with a max exit speed up to 93.3.  Also showed off a good arm in the OF with carry.

Shemar Simes - 2023 - INF/RHP

Large frame with present strength.  Showed a gap to gap  approach with aggressive swings.  Showing the ability to drive the baseball.  A flat path while getting the bat head out front showing off his power.  Max exit velo on the day of 96.6 also showing a big arm across the infield as well up to 87mph..    

Cole Greer - 2024 - INF/RHP

5-10 185 pound frame with good present strength.  Slightly open, tall stance with a medium leg lift and good balance in stance.  Bat does a great job of staying on plane throughout the swing.  Gap to gap approach with a max exit velo at 93.2.  Showed off a good arm across the infield at 84 mph.

Cole Bellinger - 2024 - INF/RHP

Lean athletic frame at 5-10 165 pounds.  Hits from a simple setup with a medium lift and gets to a good balanced position.  Showed a flat swing in batting practice with good extension while being on plane during swing.  Max exit velo at 93 mph.  Showed good footwork on the infield with good arm strength.

Dylan Levy - 2022 - INF

Strong frame at 5-10 175 pounds with present strength.  Hits from a tall narrow stance.  Had multiple barrels on the day showing the ability to drive the ball from gap to gap.  Shows off good bat speed with the ability to keep his bat on plane.  Max exit velo at 92.9 mph.   

Zane Catoe - 2022 - INF/OF

Smaller physical frame at 5-9 175 pounds with present strength.  Taller narrow stance, uses a weight shift forward to get to an athletic hitting position.  A gap to gap line drive approach while using good hand speed to drive the ball.  Max exit speed at 92.8  Showed good footwork on defense while doing a good job of working through the ball, while showing off a good arm in the infield and outfield.

Paul Solari - 2023 - 1B

A strong frame at 5-10 195.  Hitting from a narrow slightly opened stance.  Uses a good weight shift forward to get to a good launch position.  Showed a good short swing, flat through the zone with good extension on swing while staying on plane and a max exit velo at 92.8 

Cooper Queen - 2024 - LHP/1B

A strong frame at 6-1 200.  A simple athletic setup with a small stride.  Showed a good short swing, flat through the zone with good extension on swing while using a gap to gap approach.  Showed good bat and hand speed while producing a top exit velo at 91.6 mph.

Andrew Buffkin - 2023 - INF/RHP

An athletic frame at 5-11 175 pounds.  Hit from an athletic slightly open stance while using a medium leg lift to get loaded.  Showed a good short swing, flat through the zone with good extension on swing while using a gap to gap line drive approach.  Defensively, showed off good footwork in the infield and good arm strength across the diamond at 86 mph.     

Ty Stanford - 2023 - OF/RHP

A long lean frame at 6-2 175.  Hit from an athletic stance with good rhythm.  Used a middle of the field line drive approach.  Barrel stayed on plane through the zone while using quick hands to drive the ball with a max exit velo at 91.4 pmh.  

Bryce Hader - 2024 - INF

An athletic frame at 6-0 175 pounds.  Hit from a narrow stance with a medium leg lift.  Showed a good short swing, flat through the zone with good extension on swing.  Used a middle oppo, line drive approach.  Consistent contact in BP with a max exit velo at 91.2 mph.  Worked through the ball defensively while showing off good arm strength across the diamond.  

Thatcher Baughman - 2024 - INF/RHP

A lean frame at 6-0 165 pounds with room to grow.  Hits from an open stance and using a leg lift to get coiled and loaded up.  Barrel stayed flat through the zone with good extension on swing while staying on plane.  Max exit velo at 90.8      

Bradleigh Wohlers - 2023 - INF/RHPs

A lean athletic frame at 5-10 155 pounds.  Switch hitter with a simple setup and good loose movements.  A gap to gap line drive approach from both sides of the plate while staying a short compact swing with good hand speed.  Max exit velo at 90.7.  Defensively, showed off good feet while working through the ball and catching the ball out front.    

Braden McWhorter - 2023 - C/OF

A strong athletic frame at 6-1 185 pounds.  Hits from a slightly opened stance with rhythm.  Stays flat through the zone with a gap to gap approach.  Consistent contact with a max exit velo at 90.6 mph.  Defensively, showed off quick feet and exchange behind the plate.

Landon Penfield - 2024 - INF

A strong athletic frame at 6-1 185 with present strength and room to grow.  A tall athletic stance with a medium leg lift and a controlled load.  Natural loft in his swing with a high finish.  Used a quick bat to produce a max exit velo 90.3 mph.  Good footwork and hands in the infield along with good arm strength across the field.

Rowan LeTellier - 2023 - C

A lean athletic frame at 6-2 180 with room to grow.  Hits from a wide base and open stance and a controlled load.  A gap to gap line drive approach.  Showed a flat swing through the ball with extension.   Good footwork and a quick release behind the plate.    

Cobe Evans - 2023 - INF

5-9 156 pound athletic frame.  Hits from a tall open stance with high hands and uses a toe tap to get loaded.  A gap to gap approach, really stays above the ball with a flat stroke.  Consistent contact with a max exit velo at 89.7 mph.  Good footwork and actions in the infield while showing the ability to throw from multiple arm angles.

Garrett Sanders - 2024 - OF/LHP

Athletic frame at 5-11 170 with present strength and room to grow.  Hits with a simple setup with a medium leg lift and controlled load.  Small stride slightly across his body.  Consistent hard contact in batting practice with a line drive gap to gap approach.  Max exit velo of 89.7   

Logan Brutcher - 2024 - OF

An athletic frame at 5-10 175 pounds with present strength.  Simple setup with high hands and good rhythm.  Uses a small leg lift with a controlled load.  A gap to gap line drive approach.  A short compact swing with good extension out front.  Hard consistent contact in the middle of the field with a max exit velo at 88.7 mph.  Showed good overall athleticism with a good arm from the outfield.

RJ Groomster - 2025 - INF

5-9 153 pound athletic frame with room to grow.  Hits from a taller relaxed stance with a short leg lift and smooth load.  Up the middle, oppo gap approach.   Swing has natural lift with the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Uses good rotational acceleration to produce a max exit velo of 88.7 mph.  Defensively has smooth footwork in the infield with a good exchange and carry on his throws.         

Reed McLain - 2024 - INF

Quick twitch  frame at 5-9 145 pounds.  Hits from a tall narrow stance with good rhythm in his hands.  Uses a toe tap from stride and has a controlled load.  Has a short flat swing with good extension through the ball.  Consistent hard contact with a gap to gap line drive approach.  Max exit velo at 88.6 mph. Good smooth defensive actions with good footwork while moving through the ball.

Jack Painter - 2024 - INF

A strong physical frame at 6-1 170 pounds.  Hits from a balanced setup with a small stride and controlled load.  Uses a short swing while staying on plane with a gap to gap approach.  Max exit velo on the day at 88.6.  Good footwork while working through the ball.  Short arm action with good carry on the ball.  Ability to throw from different arm angles.

Brayden Renfrow - 2024 - OF/INF

5-10 165 pound frame with room to add strength.  A balanced set up with a small lift and controlled load and stride.  Consistent hard contract with a gap to gap line drive approach.  Does a good job on staying on plane with producing a max exit velo of 88.5 pmh.  Showed good overall athleticism in the OF along with good arm strength and carry on throws.

Maddox Floyd - 2024 - OF

A lean athletic frame at 5-10 177 pounds.  A balanced athletic setup from both sides of the plate.  Uses a short stride and smooth load to get to a good hitting position.  Stays short through the ball while staying on plane and using the whole field.  Max exit velo of 87.2 

Alex Myers - 2025 - INF

5-11 165 pound frame with present strength and room to grow.  A balanced setup with a medium leg lift and controlled load.  Stays short to the ball with a high finish, while having a gp to gap line drive approach.  Max exit velo at 86.5 mph.  Defensively moves well on the infield with smooth actions while working through the ball.      

Luke Keller - 2023 - INF

5-9 165 pound frame with present strength.  Hits from a slightly open stance with a short leg lift and a smooth load.  A short compact swing staying through the ball while keeping the bat on plane.  A line drive gap to gap approach producing a max exit velo of 86.4 mph.  Showed good footwork while letting his hands work out in front on ground balls.    

Pierce Mullen - 2025 - C/INF

A lean athletic frame at 6-0 165 pounds with room to add.  Hits from a wide base and balanced stride with a smooth load.  Stays short to the ball while working through the middle if the field and keeping his bat on plane.  Consistent hard line drive contact on the day with a max exit velo of 86.3.