Tennessee Draft Preview
May 31, 2019
The 2019 MLB Draft will take place June 3-5. To get you ready, Prep Baseball Report is releasing state previews with notes on high school draft prospects in its comprehensive coverage area. For more information on the prospects included in the High School Draft 100, click on the links to the players’ profiles to view comments, news and videos.
HIGH SCHOOL DRAFT 100 PROSPECTS
Hayden Mullins, LHP, Hendersonville HS, TN (Auburn)
Maurice Hampton, OF, Memphis University School, TN (Louisiana State)
OTHERS TO WATCH: C Dalton Rushing (Brighton HS, TN) has premium bat speed and natural loft to go with soft hands and a strong arm behind the plate. OF John Rhodes (Chattanooga Christian HS, TN) shows power to all fields thanks to his bat speed. 3B Zane Denton (Ravenwood HS, TN) is a switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate. RHP Jett Jackson (Dickson County HS, TN) is a projectable 6-foot-4 righty with a fastball up to 91 and feel for three pitches. 3B Parker Noland (Farragut HS, TN) has power to all fields from the left side. RHP Chris McElvain (Summit HS, TN) is up to 91 and has a power, swing-and-miss curveball at 76-79.