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Tennessee State Games: Infielder Reports


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Lebanon, TN - The Tennessee State Games was held on September 17th and 18th at Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, TN. This event was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2023-2026 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, participated in defensive evaluations, ran the 60 yard-dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated outings during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Sunday.

Continuing our post-event coverage for the event, we take a look at the individual scouting reports for infielders in attendance. Keep checking back as we will continue to release post-event content, including scouting reports on all pitchers and top prospects at the event.

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Middle Infielders

Nathan Aguilar, SS/3B, Rockvale, 2023 (Committed to Vol State CC)
Limited frame and not over toolsy, but just a steady prospect who finds barrels at consistent rate.
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Short, round frame w/ strength and limited projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance w/ big leg kick and compact load while staying balanced. Generates great bat speed w/ direct hands to ball & feel for barrel. Lot of hard contact in spray to all fields w/ hittability.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 347' max distance. Line drive hitter w/ barrels and flashes of gap power.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Short, compact arm action w/ quick release & sliighty above average arm strength.
Defense: Solid footwork w/ quick transfers and release. Good internal clock to make all the plays. Profiles best as 2B/3B at next level.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

 

Brady Hendrix, SS/RHP, Summit, 2023
Uncommitted Sr., who has two way upside, LHH infielder and bullpen experienced arm. 
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Propotional, blocky frame w/ strength and athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open stance w/ leg kick and compact hand load. Generates above average bat speed w/ solid rotation and middle pull side approach. Uphill plane w/ strong two handed finish.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 355' max distance. Flashes of gap pop w/ some power projection and consistent hard contact.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Long, elbow spiral arm action to low 3/4 slot & solid arm strength.
Defense: Prep step hop, wide base, average transfer w/ solid hands. Sound defender, who will probably slide over to 2B or 3B at next level.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

 

Jude Wascom, SS, Franklin Road Academy, 2023
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Small, lean build w/ limited projection
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance w/ gliding leg kick and big hand load. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill plane into high two handed finish. Dive and sweep approach w/ some length in bat path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 323' max distance. Line drive hitter w/ more barrels with bat speed increase.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.OF-80 mph. Funky short arm action w/ wrist action. Decent arm strength from low 3/4 slot w/ some effort
Defense: Average actions w/ solid footwork and decent hands. Ok range, best fit for 2B profile.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 


Tyson Henderlight, SS/RHP, Goodpasture, 2024
Highly projectable athlete, who has shown solid tools and high ceiling with more strength.
Body:
6-2, 180-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ athleticism and projection. Broad shoulders and length in limbs.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance w/ small hand load and short stride. Generates slightly above average bat speed w/ uphill plane. Long, loose stroke while spraying line drives w/ flashes of future power and some barrel whip.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 313' max distance. Lean frame that shows potential to develop more pull side pop w/ strength.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.OF-82 mph. Long arm action w/ good arm strength and accuracy from various slots. High effort but whipiness in arm.
Defense: Solid foundation of footwork and wiryness in actions. Under control w/ good hands and relaxed transfers. Chance to stick up the middle or slide to 3B depending on frame development.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

 

Jake Schmidt, 2B, Ravenwood, 2024
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. long, narrow, slender frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance with soft rhythm in hands. Slight wrap load w/ toe tap strid Generates average bat speed w/ level bat path thru the zone. Rotational torque w/ more pull side pop coming. Line drive spray w/ pull side approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 335' max distance. Line drive hitter w/ consistent barrels and more power to project.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.Loose, short arm action w/ good accuracy and below average arm strength.
Defense: Good actions w/ solid footwork and hands. Average transfers, but fields the ball deep. Profiles best at 2B.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 


Knox Hayslip, SS, Friendship Christian, 2025
Athletic, wiry prospect who is still developing strength will be one to follow in 2025 class.
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Small, toned frame w/ square chest and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance w/ hands by ear and rested bat. Small leg kick w/ minimal hand load. Generates below average bat speed w/ tilted bat path thru zone. Efficiently on plane w/ spray to all fields & high two handed finish.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 290' max distance. Line drive hitter, but flashes of pop w/ more strength and bat speed development.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.Long arm action at low 3/4 sling slot w/ effort and below average arm strength.
Defense: Calm, under control footwork and solid hands. Relaxed transfers and long release. Profiles best as 2B. 
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 


Drew Childress, SS, Seymour, 2025
Young, raw athlete with some upside, just scratching the surface of his ceiling.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, narrow frame w/ athleticism and good projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright slightly open stance w/ quick stride and bat tip load. Generates above average bat speed w/ level stroke. Line drive power w/ more future pop projection & driving baseballs better w/ strength development.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 321' max distance. Power to dream on with frame/strength development, but present line drive guy.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Short, compact arm action w/ wrist curl and long release. Solid arm strength w/ wrist flick from various slots.
Defense: Average defender w/ sound hands and footwork. Slow, controlled transfers w/ flashes of clean transfers.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

 

Ryan Edwards, SS/RHP, Webb Bell Buckle, 2026
Young middle infield prospect to follow w/ advanced defense and developing offense.
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, slender frame w/ high waist and room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Wide base stance w/ rock back load & compact hand load. Generates average bat speed w/ level bat path thru the zone. Good rotational sweep, w/ limited lower half use. Line drive spray to all fields.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 258' max distance. Line drive hitter & more pop to project w/ more strength and development.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Length in arm action but fluid and solid arm strength from various slots.
Defense: Smooth actions w/ quick transfers and feel for footwork. Wide base but soft hands and gonna defend at a high level w/ good instincts.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 


Davis Wilson, 2B/RHP, Riverdale, 2026
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Small, skinny frame w/ slender limbs & lacking strength to build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, upright stance w/ good hand load & separation. Quick stride. Generates below average bat speed w/ level bat path thru the zone into two handed finish. Spray middle approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 274' max distance. Line drive hitter, lacking strength but some upside w/ development.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Compact arm swing but long release and below average arm strength.
Defense: Good pre-hit actions w/ wide base and consistent footwork. Double tap transfers w/ good clock & gaining ground on throws.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 


Corner Infielders

John Morgan Thomas, CINF, Marshall County, 2023
Uncommitted, strong 1B w/ some raw pull side power.
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, muscular frame w/ some projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance w/ quick leg kick and minimal hand load. Generates average bat speed and flashes of above average. Lets the hands work, getting on plane and strength off the barrel. Maintains barrel control thru contact into high two handed finish.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 335' max distance. Pull side power w/ ability to show centererd approach. Also hit laser single up the middle in gameplay.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Long arm action to the ear then 3/4 release w/ solid arm strength.
Defense: Wide, low base w/ average hands and transfers. Good footwork around the bag, digging out multiple low throws. Tools to stay at 1B
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

 

JT Maharrey, 1B, Arlington, 2023
Uncommitted Sr., who is a consistent contributor offensively and very sound at 1B.
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Strong, square build w/ limited projection and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow stance w/ body drop thru swing. Toe tap stride and bit tip load. Generates average bat speed w/ uphill swing. Lunge lower half w/ some length to the swing, but muscles a lot of barrels. Maintains barrel control into two handed finish.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 330' max distance. Line drive hitter w/ barrels and flashes of gap pop.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.Long, arm action w/ ok arm strength. 
Defense: Stays low on ground balls and presents the glove early. Solid hands and good footwork on GBs and around the bag. Good feel picking low throw.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

 

Nathan Ferris, 3B/RHP, Christian Brothers, 2024
Lanky projectable prospect w/ two-way upside. 
Body: 6-5, 180-pounds. Long, narrow frame w/ tons of projection and lanky limbs.
Hit: RHH. Wide, heavy crouched stance w/ still high hands. Minimal hand load and quick step stride. Generates below average bat speed but more to come w/ added strength. Uphill plane w/ high two handed finish.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 206' max distance. Line drive pop, but future projection w/ strength development. Backside double in gameplay.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.long, loose arm action from low 3/4 slot w/ some whip and solid arm strength.
Defense: Lanky defender w/ sound footwork. Solid hands but slow double tap transfer. Tools to stick at 3B.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

 

Johnny Pfefferle, CINF, Mt. Juliet, 2024
Body: 6-2, 194-pounds. Tall, large frame w/ room to add more strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance w/ hands by ear and relaxed bat. Loud load w/ active hands and two step stride. Generates average bat speed w/ long, uphill bat path. Strength to barrel & muscles the ball w/ fly ball spray. Closes up before flying open w/ one handed finish.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 324' max distance. Line drive/fly ball hitter w/ better barrel consistency, starting with quieter load.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Long, arm action with effort and average arm strength.
Defense: Wide base w/ good glove presentation. Solid fundamentals and sure transfers. Potential to stay at 3B or move to 1B.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

 

Dylan Dapolito, 1B, Blackman, 2024
Bat heavy LHH prospect w/ some offensive upside but limited defensively.
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Large, thick frame w/ present strength.
Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced start w/ bat laid back & hands by ear. Small leg kick and bat tip load. Generates above average bat speed w/ uphill path but maintains pitch plane. Good rotation w/ middle oppo approach & consistent hard contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 324' max distance. Flashes of some gap pop w/ more to come & chance to slug.
Arm: RH. INF-66 mph.Short, stiff arm action w/ below average arm strength. Sorta flicks the ball.
Defense: Solid defender w/ sound footwork around the bag. Solid hands. Limited to 1B.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

 

Nate Walters, 1B/LHP, David Crockett, 2024
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Thick, proportional frame w/ lower half strength.
Hit: LHH. Stiff, slightly open stance w/ small, quick stride and minimal hand load. Generates above average bat speed w/ middle approach. Solid rotation, level bat plane, getting on plane for lot of line drives.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 315' max distance. Line drive hitter w/ some pop projection.
Arm: LH. INF-71 mph.Long, sling arm action w/ ok arm strength from low 3/4 slot. 
Defense: Rawness defensively, w/ ok footwork and hands. Dug out a couple of low throws. Limited to 1B.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 


Joey Greenstreet, 3B/RHP, Green Hill, 2025
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Large frame w/ sturdy lower half and room to add strength in upper body.
Hit: SH. Upright, open stance w/ leg kick and bat wrap hand load. Generates slightly below average bat speed w/ lot of rotation and level bat path, drags thru zone. Long stroke but uses strength to muscle the ball. Looked more comfortable from right side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 289' max distance. Line drive hitter w/ flashes of future pop in swing development.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Average elbow spiral arm action w/ solid arm strength & some fluidity.
Defense: Ok defender w/ choppiness in feet and double tab transfers. Stick at 3B.

 

Logan Barney, 3B/RHP, Green Hill, 2025
Body: 6-1, 189-pounds. Large, strong build w/ strength throughout and some athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Stiff upright stance w/ high hands. Small leg kick and arm bars hand load. Generates below average bat speed w/ uphill plane, looking to lift. Good rotation and meets ball plane into high two handed finish.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 318' max distance. Line drive hitter, who uses his strength to muscle the ball for spray.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Long arm action up to H 3/4 slot w/ solid arm strength and carry on ball.
Defense: Shows some athleticism w/ fair foot speed and sound foundamentals. Solid hands and slow tap transfers.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

 

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