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AL/MS Border Battle: Infielder Reports


PBR Alabama Staff

BOONEVILLE, MS - The AL/MS Border Battle was held on October 14th-15th at Northeast Mississippi CC in Booneville, MS. This was an invite-only event that consisted of prospects in the 2025, 2026, & 2027 classes from both Alabama & Mississippi. These players went through a pro-style workout on Saturday and took batting practice using Trackman to record hitting metrics, then followed it up with gameplay on Sunday with pitchers throwing multiple innings. To see full statistics gathered from the event, CLICK HERE. 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 this weekend.

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Continuing our post-event coverage for this event we take a look back at all of the infielders from the event. Check back tomorrow as we wrap up our post-event coverage by looking at all of the pitchers from the event. 

Bryson Bradford, Oxford (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds. Shorter stature, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Some tilt in the bat path from a mostly pullside approach. Solid extension through contact. 61 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showed lateral range with solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Joshua Burrell Jr, Grissom (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Leaner frame, athletic. Can add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Solid barrel discipline, handles the barrel well. Juice to all fields from a slightly tilted path. 73.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work well, showed well on the ball to the backside. Glove works well.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Andrew Edwards, Brooks (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Leaner frame. Can add easy physical development.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance; narrow with the feet. Handled the bat well to all fields. Slightly tilted bat path. 56.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Longer high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields everything out front very well. Nice footwork.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Rhys Jones, Spain Park (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance. Really solid swing, handles the bat to all fields. Creates carry to both gaps. Love the approach. 62.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Shorter arm strike, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamentally sound, solid glove presentation. Easy actions.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

Charlie Cassingham, Grissom (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Compact, smaller frame. Athletic and proportional.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Small leg kick approach. Mostly pullside approach, multiple line drives to the pullside. Showed some nice bat speed. 65.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Makes it look easy. Solid in all aspects with the glove.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Haiden Harper, Lee Scott Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Leaner, longer frame. Can add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, balanced with the feet. Inside-out approach, multiple line drives to the middle. 66.2 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm slot.
Defense: Solid fundamental skills, moves well. laterally.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Mac Blair, Glenwood (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Proportional build, can add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, small leg kick trigger. Some tilt in the bat path. Solid extension through contact with the ability to drive balls to both gaps. 67.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 75.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm strike.
Defense: Solid, natural instincts. Footwork is solid.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Lawson Hare, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, can continue to add weight.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance. Mostly flat bat path. Middle to pull side approach with some juice. 64.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. True 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally. Feet work well with the glove.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Memphis Scott, Madison County (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 6-2, 162-pounds. Lean frame, has added weight and strength. Plenty of room for added development.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slight narrow stance. Definite load of the hands, small leg kick. Showed juice back up the middle. 69.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot. Longer arm strike.
Defense: Showed solid actions to both sides with the glove.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Will Omeara, Fairhope (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High waisted, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, direct path with the hands. Mostly pullside approach. Tilted bat path, solid extension through contact. 63.6 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Shorter arm strike, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural actions and does a nice job finding the big hop.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

JB Upton, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame. Athleticism throughout.
Hit: SH. Narrow, taller stance. Creates a ton of whip through the zone. Solid extension and carry off the bat. Tilted bat path. 73.4 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, ball stays on line.
Defense: Really works through the ball well.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Walker Sellars, Madison Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High waisted, long body type. Can add future weight/strength.
Hit: LHH. Evan, balanced setup. Hands set close to the body. Compact approach straight to contact. Showed juice to the pullside gap. 62.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 71 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Comes off the bag well, nice work around the 1B bag.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Timothy Will Fitzhugh, Bayside Academy (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Still developing with proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, slightly open stance. Tilt in the bat path, handles the pitch on the inner half well. 64.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Over-the-top slot with carry.
Defense: Moves well off the bag. Solid glove presentation.
Run: 8.49 runner in the 60.

Cullen Patrick, McGill-Toolen Catholic (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Longer frame. Proportional frame.
Hit: LHH. Taller, open stance. Small toe-tap timing mechanism. Shows a tilted bat path and solid extension through contact. 66.2 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. 3/4 slot from a shorter arm strike.
Defense: Feet work well, works well through the ball.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

Jack Ross, Homewood (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional build, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, slightly crouched. Definite tilt in the bat path with carry to the pullside. 75.1 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Solid fundamentals with. the glove. Presents went out front.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Levi Pinder, Glenwood (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Proportional build with room added development.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance. Slight tilt in the bat path. Mostly middle of the field approach. Showed the ability to drive balls to both. gaps. Solid BP round. 68.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally, glove works well out front.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Wyatt Williams, Bayside (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Physical frame. Well developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall stance. Nice rhythm in the box. Tilted bat path with juice to the pullside. 72.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. More of an over the top slot.
Defense: Presents the glove early and out front. Nice feet at the 1B bag.
Run: 8.50 runner in the 60.

Hampton Jordan, Auburn (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 220-pounds. XL frame with a proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, toe tap trigger. Juice back up the middle from a tilted bat path. Showed solid pullside juice. 70.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays low to the ground, works through the ball well.
Run: 8.39 runner in the 60.

John Lindsey III, Meridian (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-3, 240-pounds. Strength throughout a physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Taller, slightly open stance. Small leg kick approach. Shows big time bat speed from a slightly uphill bat path. Has carry to all fields. 73.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. True 3/4 slot.
Defense: Presents the glove well out front.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Reid Raper, Nettleton (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 137-pounds. Lean build with room for development.
Hit: RHH. Taller, slightly open stance. Small leg kick approach. Mostly flat bat path, ability to hit to all fields with some juice. 63.7 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, solid glove presentation.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

Caden Nelson, Lewisburg (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Slender frame, proportional. Can add weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, barrel straight to contact. Solid barrel control. Handled the bat to all fields. Really stayed inside the ball with the hands. 64.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 83.00 mph. Shorter arm strike. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Slean, easy actions. Defends at a high level.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Aiden Nunley, Kossuth (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Compact stature with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with the feet, hands set high. Direct path to contact, ability to spray balls to all fields. 60.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 66 mph. 216’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Presents the glove early and out front.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Dawson Ward, Tupelo Christian (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean frame with a little lower half strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, taller stance. Toe tap trigger. Some tilt in the bat path, showing a mostly pullside approach. 61.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showed the ability to throw from different arm slots, moved well laterally.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Justin Word, St. Andrew's Episcopal (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Well developed lower half. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with the feet, toe tap trigger. Does a nice job turning the barrel with solid bat speed. Looseness in the hands with juice to the pullside. 77 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Higher arm slot, over-the-top.
Defense: Flashed the glove early and the feet work extremely well.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Clark Janzen, Booneville (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 161-pounds. Long levers, long athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance. Balanced feet. Direct path to contact with the hands. Compact approach with some bat speed. Nice BP round. 65.3 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Presents the glove early and out front.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

Brayden Bennett, Lewisburg (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Strong lower half with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open stance. Hands set high. Tilt in the bat path. Showed the ability to drive balls to both fields. 68.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.34-2.56 pop times. Flashed the glove early and the feet worked extremely well. C- quick transfer on the throw to 2B.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Landon Swinney, Tupelo (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Proportional build, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller, balanced stance. Stays through contact very well with juice to both gaps. Shows looseness in the hands. 67.2 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Over the top slot, showed some carry.
Defense: Glove works well out front. Really clean actions.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Cameron Sandel, West Harrison (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Room for added development. Proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, open stance. Definite tilt in the bat path with juice to the pullside. Solid extension through contact. 66 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural instinct with the glove, showed the glove early.
Run: 8.31 runner in the 60.

Ayden Wilbanks, Kossuth (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Stronger lower half. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Small toe tap trigger. Taller stance. Mostly pullside approach with some carry to the pullside gap. 65.5 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82.00 mph. 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Solid work defensively. Feet and glove worked well together.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Stone Myrick, St. Andrews Episcopal (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Direct path to contact. Tilt in the bat path with solid extension through contact. Major juice to the pullside, creates a ton of carry off the barrel. 69.3 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Really works through the ball well. Solid defensive actions.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

Isaiah Clark, Heritage Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-5, 188-pounds. Lengthy build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance with the feet. Creates some whip with the barrel with a heavy pullside approach. 64.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet and glove worked well together. Nice actions around the 1B bag.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Tinnin Potts, Clinton (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic throughout, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with the feet, hands set high in the stance. Showed high level bat speed with. tilt in the bat path. Middle to pullside approach. 78.4 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 365’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally and works well though the ball in front.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Cannon Turner, Purvis (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long limbs, lengthy frame. Room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Taller, balanced stance. Stayed through contact very well from a tilted bat path. Worked the middle of the field very well with carry. 68 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental actions with the glove, showed the glove early.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Tate Murphy, St. Stanislaus (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong lower half, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Taller, balanced stance. Showed definite tilt in the bat path. Heavy pullside with backspin off the barrel. Solid bat speed. 71.5 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally, natural actions on the ball to the gloveside.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Collin Smith, Parklane (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Proportional frame, can continue to develop physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Strong lower half, impressive round of BP. Definite tilt in the bat path. Stays through contact very well. 70.4 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Like the defensive actions. Moves to the backhand size well. Solid glove actions as well.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Addison Jayroe, Madison Central (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Physical frame, proportional throughout.
Hit: RHH. Taller, balanced stance with the feet. Showed whippiness in the barrel. Can use the lower half a little more. Showed juice to the pullside. 75.4 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works from the ground up. Came off the 1B bag well.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Jon Grey Morrisson, West Union Attendance Center (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 215-pounds. XL physical frame, really solid lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide open stance, toe tap trigger. Pullside approach with some serious tilt in the bat path. Showed solid bat speed. 69.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 159’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally and works well though the ball in front.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

 

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