@rhettpersell 
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
5/27/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Rhett
Persell
Lincoln County (HS) • TN
5' 11" • 183.9LBSR/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: USA Prime Southeast Scout
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
5/27/25
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
5/27/25
100
Hard Hit %
7/22/25
104.5
Exit Velocity (max)
5/27/25
97.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/22/25
379
Distance (max)
7/22/25
75
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
6.94
60-yd
5/27/25
3.89
30-yd
7/22/25
1.68
10-yd
7/22/25
20.4
Run speed (max)
7/22/25
87
INF Velo
11/17/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
90.5
Velocity (max)
2/09/25
88 - 90
Velo Range
2/09/25
2012
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Changeup
83.5 - 84.5
Velo Range
2/09/25
1597
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Curveball
75 - 78
Velo Range
10/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
77.2 - 79.2
Velo Range
7/22/25
2248
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Tennessee Scout Blog: Week 3 Games - Mar 20, 2025
- Tennessee Scout Blog: Week 2 Games - Mar 16, 2025
- Tennessee Fall ID: Quick Hits - Nov 18, 2024
- PBR Jr. Future Games: Team Alabama Preview - Jul 24, 2022
- 2021 PBR Jr. Future Games: Team Alabama Statistical Leaderboards - Aug 6, 2021
- Underclass Games: Infielders - Jun 30, 2021
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Big frame that speaks strength and athleticism. High physical ceiling in terms of power and speed.
Delivery: Uses big leg drive to get down the mound, generating lots of torque at footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy actions in a high 3/4 release slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. FB shows late armside life, present feel for command that will give hitters trouble getting on plane. T2135, 1998 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Throws his SL with confidence, with developing feel for command. T2052, 2039 average rpm.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Big frame that speaks strength and athleticism. High physical ceiling in terms of power and speed.
Hit: RHH. Is open at 30 degrees with his stance with his shoulders closed to the pitcher, hands begin in a launch position just off of his rear shoulder. A big leg kick allows him to gather on his rear leg before a controlled yet aggressive move forward, hands pushing rearward until launch. Punishes baseballs with low line drives from gap to gap, showed a flatter bat path against the machine in BP, not forcing the ball out of the ballpark. Premier bat speed and pop within the bat that is just starting to scratch its full potential. 75.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 93.5 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Easy look to his throwing motion with a smooth release.
Defense: Shows very good footwork and range to either side, with feel for coming through the ball on time.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Athletic movements with a big frame. Has the ability to add even more and see big gains
Delivery: Creates big torque spinning off his front side.
Arm Action: RH. High three-quarters whippy arm.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. FB is firm with late arm side movement, Keeps it in the zone and hitters will have to work to get on plane with this pitch T2163, 2012 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. SL plays off FB well and developing feel for getting it in the zone, Spins it well T2265, 2248 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. CH has arm side fade with swing and miss potential T1790, 1597 average rpm.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.60 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Athletic movements with a big frame. Has the ability to add even more and see big gains
Hit: RHH. Even athletic stance with really active hands, Uses a leg kick Gets his hands out front well and quickly, Great hand eye contact that smoked line drives all over the park 75.9 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Arm is fast and thrown quickly
Defense: Hands works well out front and smooth actions
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.69 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Oozes athleticism with great present strength, toolsy as he develops further.
Delivery: Athletic and simple windup with a simple lift and go motion. Gets a great drive out of his lower half down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Big swing behind the body that comes over the top with life though a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Fastball shows life out of the hand with solid comand to go with it. T1952, 1890 average rpm.
SL: 77-77 mph. Spun very well with sharp break. T2372, 2238 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Solid feel for his changeup with varying control at times. T1445, 1375 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Oozes athleticism with great present strength, toolsy as he develops further.
Hit: RHH. Athletic and slightly open stance with great presence in the box. Has a big leg kick that loads his backside, hands do a great job resisting his forward move allowing him to be in a great position at footplant. Hits the ball consistently very hard, shows the ability to barrel the ball from foulpole to foulpole. 74.5 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 95.1 mph. 369' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. Arm works extremely well with the armstrength to stick to the left side. Lowish 3/4 release.
Defense: Great timing and footwork through the ball, showed confidence wherever the ball was hit. Stays in his legs very well through the fielding process.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 57.97 Edge Score
5-foot-9, 145-pound. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Setup was comprised of an open tall stance and a leg kick. Has above average bat speed. He found multiple barrels during his rounds. Line drive approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph; had soft hands, and rhythmic footwork. Showed consistent accuracy. Recorded a time of 7.53 in the 60-yard dash.