Phillip
Thigpen

Uncommitted. 5-foot-8, 155-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder. Started at second base and hit in the six-hole. Had a big day offensively going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Started a rally in the second inning when he drove a double off the top of the center field wall. Also barreled a ground ball up the middle for a single in his third at-bat. Covers the whole plate, simple flat swing, stays within himself and the ball has sneaky jump off the barrel. 

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, slight leg kick and minimal hand load. Compact swing, lets the ball travel, short path, easy hands, above-average bat to ball skills, sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Athletic arm, 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Athletic feet, soft hands that work quickly to the transfer, plays low and through the ball.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

UTIL Phillip Thigpen (Kenwood, 2025) stood out with his confidence and energy he displayed defensively. Thigpen was actiony in the outfield, playing light on his feet and showing off a whippy arm that topped at 79 mph. Thigpen plays quick with confident, sure-hands and instinctive feel in the infield and outfield. His right-handed swing is loose and strong, especially compared to our last look. Utilizes a leg-kick for timing and uses the ground well for leverage, flashing some pull side thump with an overall line-drive, gap-to-gap approach. 

Here’s another former PBR Junior Future Games participant who stood out on the infield: freshman Phillip Thigpen (Kenwood, 2025). Thigpen – a 5-foot-7, 155-pound, well-proportioned prospect – showed advanced footwork on the infield; plays light on his feet with proper routes, as well as playing through the baseball in rhythm with soft, sure hands. Thigpen also showed a confident, hitterish look in the right-handed batter’s box. It's an intentful, aggressive, compact swing with the ability to stay on balance throughout while consistently working the middle of the field. Follow 2025 infielder.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Compact, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup. Simple, short stride. Creates hand separation at foot strike.  Confident look. Controlled aggression. Stays balanced. Compact swing. Occasional lift. Middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 83.9 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, clean arm action. Works from a high 3/4 slot. Arm plays on the move.
Defense: Highly athletic footwork around the ball. Soft hands with a quick, clean transfer. Easy range to both sides.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.