By: Nick Nickles-February 11, 2008
First year T.L. Hanna Head Coach Mark Crook brought in DP to run the Yellow Jackets through a DP scout day before a home contest with the Pickens Blue Flame. Pickens head coach Stan Butler’s Blue Flame joined the scout day upon arrival and with the help of the coaches we completed the workout in less than 30 minutes!!! Then, both teams jumped right into the scrimmage, and with both teams being known for stout high school offenses, they didn’t disappoint. Nearly 20 runs were scored in this 8-inning affair and DP stuck around to bring you detailed prospect information on two quality baseball teams.
Prospect Info: Pickens
Logan Thomas-Sophomore, INF/RHP: Displays a cannon arm across the infield when he scoops up a ball at short. A young exciting high school player that is fun to watch play the game. Thomas (right) is a special player, having played on the varsity since he was in the seventh grade. Thomas would benefit by showing more consistency at the plate. Thomas has the ability to be an all-state performer and should contend for Region Player of the Year with a solid campaign at the plate and on the bump. A definite prospect in the 2010 class.
Stephen Wyatt-Unsigned senior, OF: We do know that he can hit a legit fastball. In our last viewing of Pickens last year during the upper state playoff round versus A.C. Flora, he took Logan Munson out to centerfield and also recorded three hits on the day. On his first day out from basketball, he started right where he left off, grabbing two hits. The ball comes of his bat nicely and he just finds a way to hit. All indications are that Wyatt has good grades and a 20+ ACT score.
60 Times
Name | Class | 60 |
Jut Owens | Sr | 7.59 |
Blake Ellenburg | Jr | 7.89 |
Josh Crumpton | Sr | 8.46 |
Tyler Dacus | Sr | 8.49 |
Kendal Ray | Jr | 7.28 |
Brett Finley | Jr | 7.66 |
Logan Thomas | So | 7.37 |
Clay Winstead | Sr | 8.69 |
Reed Kent | Sr | 7.45 |
Will Burgess | Jr | 7.62 |
Cody Bowen | Sr | 8.10 |
Josh Moses | Sr | 8.06 |
Carlin Grant | Jr | 7.82 |
Rae Brazeale | Jr | 7.68 |
Stephen Wyatt | Sr | 7.25 |
Doug Atkins | Jr | 7.72 |
Jacob Batson | Jr | 7.97 |
Jacob Fowler | Jr | 7.44 |
Brandon Looper | Jr | 8.10 |
Aaron Hester | Jr | 7.50 |
Best Outfield Arms
Rank | Name | Class |
1 | Jordan Smith | Sr |
2 | Doug Atkins | Jr |
3 | Stephen Wyatt | Sr |
4 | Jacob Fowler | Jr |
5 | Josh Moses | Sr |
Best Infield Actions
Rank | Name | Class |
1 | Logan Thomas | So |
2 | Kendall Ray | Jr |
T3 | Will Burgess | Jr |
T3 | Reed Kent | Sr |
5 | Clay Winstead | Sr |
Best Infield Arms
Rank | Name | Class |
1 | Logan Thomas | So |
2 | Kendall Ray | Jr |
3 | Reed Kent | Sr |
4 | Will Burgess | Jr |
5 | Clay Winstead | Sr |
Catchers Pop Times
Name | Time | Class |
Jut Owens | 2.15-2.22 | Sr |
Blake Ellenburg | 2.19-2.28 | Jr |
Pitchers
Name | Class | Fastball | Curveball | Change |
Rae Brazeale | Jr | 70-73 was effective when down in the zone | 56-59 | None |
Jacob Batson | Jr | 74-75 found the middle of the plate too often | 65-67 | None |
Jake Fowler | Jr | 78-79 | 64-67 | None |
Logan Thomas | So | 84-87 has some life, misses bats | 70-71 plus breaking pitch at times | None |
Top Prospects
Rank | Name | Class | Notes |
1 | Logan Thomas | So | Easy to think he has the best infield arm in the state. Can he play up to his potential and when will that happen? That is the question. It was there tonight. |
2 | Stephen Wyatt | Sr | Ball comes of his bat good. Has some power. First day out of basketball, gets two hits. |
3 | Kendall Ray | Jr | A good little player who plays with some guts. Scrappy |
4 | Doug Atkins | Jr | A country strong boy with a good arm. Very raw |
5 | Josh Moses | Sr | Got a little power. Has to find a position |
6 | Jacob Batson | Jr | Scrappy hitter at the plate. |
7 | Josh Crumpton | Sr | Good looking body, when he runs into the baseball it travels. |