Hayden
Dunhurst

The left handed-hitting backstop has pressed with the bat throughout this spring (.223/.380/.415). He set up with a spread, squat stance and showed good strength, but marginal bat speed and some length to a dead pull, rotational swing. He did manage to muscle a ball through the 4-hole (43 mph EV) and barrel two liners (98, 93 EVs) to right field, all for singles to finish 3-for-10 in the series. However, much swing/miss (five strikeouts in 12 plate appearances) and out front passes were more the norm in the batter's box. Behind the plate he showcased easy 70-grade arm strength with accurate throws to the bag. He was 1-for-1 throwing out base stealers in the series and is 9-for-28 (32%) this season. He's long been known to have advanced receiving and blocking skills as one of the top defensive catchers in college baseball. Once a potential Day One draft pick, Dunhurst is likely to now be considered mid-Day Two.

The lefthanded-hitting backstop looked to be pressing with the bat. Set up with a spread, squat stance, he showed big strength, but marginal bat speed and some length to a pull dominant swing. Dunhurst finished the summer 4-for-25 with 10 strikeouts. Behind the plate he showcased his easy 65-grade arm with accurate throws to the bag and a 1.96 in-game POP. Dunhurst also showed advanced receiving and blocking skills. With continued improvement to his .280/.385/.435 slash he produced as a sophomore in Oxford, expect Dunhurst to received strong consideration for the first round next summer.

Mississippi recruit, currently ranked No. 2 in Mississippi's 2019 class and No. 31 overall. Stocky, 6-foot, 215-pound strong frame with athletic build. Quality athlete that posted a 60-yard dash time of 6.94. Low and flexible in setup, short compact action on transfers, quality arm strength, with true carry on throws, producing pop times ranging 1.85-2.01. Also recorded positional velocity of 83 mph from the crouch and 90 mph from the outfield. Left-handed hitter starting from an athletic stacked setup, hands slightly above shoulder with high back elbow. Toe tap load with loose rhythm, firing lower half through the zone. Gets the barrel into the hitting zone quickly with an aggressive pull approach and quality bat speed, producing an exit velocity of 95 mph.

5-foot-11, 210-pounds, with a strong, athletic frame and present strength in lower half. Elite level catcher with excellent carry in his arm, throws strikes through the bag at second base with pop times ranging from 1.85-1.97. Soft hands behind the plate, easy receiver, great hip mobility and athletic blocker. Left-handed hitter with an athletic setup, aggressive approach, and loose easy finish, ball jumps off his bat with gap-to-gap power and consistent hard contact.