One of the hottest hitters inside our program is none other than Riverdale H.S. 2024 Catcher Bradley Pippin. Bradley is off to a hot start to the summer season. Currently carrying a .406 BA, to go along with 13 hits on the summer campaign so far. He’s showing off the hard work he has put in this spring as the physical side of Bradley is noticeable right off the bat. For anyone looking for a leader, hard worker, that’s gritty here’s your guy. Here are some of the stats he has put up currently:

1.) .406 Batting Average

2.) 5 Extra Base Hits (4 2Bs | 1 3B)

3.) 6 RBIs

4.) .457 OBP |.594 SLG | 1.051 OPS

Check out the video clips below to see some of the highlights of Bradley over the last two weekends. Also, click this link to see more Bradley Pippin on his player profile. https://www.5starmidsouth.com/bradley-pippin-player-profile-2024/

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Lakepoint Sports Interview “Swing School”

 

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Congratulations to our 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National team on winning the Music City East Cobb Summer Slam. One of the most underrated events of the summer, this event, crawled with strong teams in every pool. To describe how tough this pool was 3 out of the 4 games that the 2024s won were by 1 run. In total out of the 6 games on the weekend, 5 of them were decided by only 1 run. Here is how the scores went:

Game 1 – Complete Game 15U National (0) vs 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National (10)

Game 2 – 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National (3) vs East Cobb 615 (2)

Game 3 – 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National (2) vs Mad Mavericks Matthews (1)

Game 4 – East Cobb Astros 16U (2) vs 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National (3)

Game 5 – 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National (3) vs East Cobb 15U/16U Texas Orange (2)

Game 6 – Mad Mavericks Dickey (1) vs 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National (2)

Pitching & defense was the story this weekend. Pitchers combined for a 1.02 ERA to go along with 39 Ks to 17 BBs. Defensively the boys carried a .950 fielding percentage over the weekend. The fellas get a much-deserved week off before heading up to Knoxville to play in the PG Knoxville Invitational. They carry a 12-1-1 record.

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A one-stop-shop for all info containing the Midsouth Mafia this weekend down in Lakepoint. We will share pitching rotations, videos captured by PBR, videos captured by the Mafia, and much more as we share what our guys have done over the weekend.

PBR Georgia Videos:

Pitching Rotations:

2023 National

Game 1 vs. Dinger Nation 17U Bomb @ 8:00 AM | LP #14 – 5/28/22

SP Luke Jones (CAK) | Carter Whitefield (Gallatin HS) | Easton Forsyth (Lebanon H.S.)

Game 2 vs. East Cobb Angels 17U Patmore @ 9:30 PM | LP #15 – 5/29/22

SP Andrew Moore (CAK) | Aaron Moffitt (Livingston Academy) | Connor Gannon (Lebanon H.S.)

Game 3 vs. Nelson Baseball School @ 2:45 PM | LP #14 – 5/30/22

SP Trent Miller (Greenbrier H.S.) | Josh Price (CAK) | Connor Gannon (Lebanon H.S.)

2023

Game 1 vs. Excel Blue Wave @ 10:15 AM | LP #14 – 5/28/22

SP Isaac Schafer (Wilson Central H.S.) | Braxton Laney (Greenbrier H.S.)

Game 2 vs. Game On Prospects @ 5:00 PM | LP #12 – 5/29/22

SP Townsend Stevenson (USN)

Game 3 vs. Southeast Sox @ 8:00 AM | LP #16 – 5/30/22

TBD

2024 National

Game 1 vs. Game On Vipers @ 7:15 PM | LP #14 – 5/29/22

SP Carter Gregory (Blackman H.S.) | RP Joe Morera (Blackman H.S.)

Game 2 vs. East Cobb Angels 16U Harrell @ 10:15 AM | LP #10 – 5/29/22

SP Chase Clatur (Nolensville H.S.) | RP Micah Summar (Green Hill H.S.)

Game 3 vs. Georgia Jackets 16U @ 8:30 | Cass Varsity – 5/30/22

SP Judson Bjornstad (Franklin Road Christian) | RP Elijah Stockton (Friendship Christian) | Dylan Rodgers (Siegel H.S.)

2024 American

Game 1 vs. Team GA Red 16U @ 2:45 PM | LP #10 – 5/28/22

SP Ben Fisher (Dickson County) | RP Landon Parman (Mount Juliet H.S.)

Game 2 vs. Southeast Sox 16U @ 9:30 AM | WHS Varsity Field – 5/29/22

SP Tyler Kingdon (Lebanon H.S.) | RP Dalton Wilbur (Greenbrier H.S.)

Game 3 vs. ATL 16U A-W @ 2:45 PM | LP #13 – 5/30/22

SP Gavin King (Pope John Paul II) | RP Owen Hutcheson (Dickson County)

2025 National

Game 1 vs. Rawlings 15U Castelo @ 12:30 PM | LP #9 – 5/28/22 – Aidan Niggl (Mount Juliet H.S.)

Game 2 vs. East Cobb Angels @ 1:30 PM | Cass High School – 5/29/22 – Logan Barney (Green Hill H.S.)

Game 3 vs. Titans Baseball Blue @ 12:30 PM | LP #14 – 5/30/22 – Chase Fernandez (Stewarts Creek H.S.)

2025

Game 1 vs. Excel Blue Sox @ 10:15 AM | LP #16 – 5/28/22 – Joey Greenstreet (Green Hill H.S.)

Game 2 vs. USA Scout National WGW @ 12:30 PM | LP #9 – 5/29/22 – Cody Underwood (Page H.S.)

Game 3 vs. Game on Stealth @ 7:15 PM | LP #12 – 5/30/22 – Drew Massengale (MTCS)

2026 National

Game 1 vs. VBA Black 14U @ 5:00 PM | LP #13 – 5/28/22 – Riley Martin (Smith County | 2027)

Game 2 vs. Excel Blue Wave 13U @ 12:30 PM | LP #13 – 5/29/22 – Knox Lambert (Grace Christian Academy | 2026)

Game 3 vs. Canes Southeast Scout @ 8:00 AM | LP #9 – 5/30/22 – Gabe James (Battle Ground Academy | 2026)

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Welcome to this year’s 2024 National summer team preview! Be sure to read up on all our teams, and check out their rosters for the upcoming season. Videos will be updated throughout the summer right here on our website! All the information provided is through talks with our coaches and directors to bring the most accurate information on our players. Go check out the latest write-up!

 

Team Outlook: 2024 National

 

Two words, High Expectations… The 2024 National group believes in placing high expectations for each other. The common saying is “high achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.” If you believe it and apply it, you can achieve just about anything. I think that’s what makes this group so intriguing to watch this upcoming summer. It’s a group that wants to become the best version of themselves collectively but understands that they don’t have to overdo it. They are going to stay the course, and do what they do well, and that’s just playing baseball. They will have high expectations, but it’s almost a given. We are intrigued and excited to watch it all come together. Leading the 2024 National group once again is Coach Curtis Hoppe, who enters his 3rd year with this group. The team features 1 college commit with several more on the way after the successful spring campaigns these young men have had. Depth on the mound is going to be their biggest strength this summer. Circle the name, because they are going to be a fun watch. Here’s the breakdown of the roster & schedule:

Pitchers:

Judson Bjornstad (Franklin Road Christian) – RHP

Joseph Morera (Blackman H.S.) – RHP

Micah Summar (Green Hill H.S.) – LHP

Parker Day (Trousdale County) – RHP

Carter Gregory (Blackman H.S.) – RHP

Catchers:

Bradley Pippin (Riverdale H.S.) – C | IF

Elijah Stockton (Friendship Christian) – C | RHP | IF

Jayron Morris (Tullahoma H.S.) – C | IF | RHP

Infielders:

Trevan Myers (Pigeon Forge H.S.) – IF | RHP

Glenn Seabrooks III (Davidson Academy) – 1B | 3B | RHP

Brice Njezic (Lebanon H.S.) – SS | 2B

Chase Clatur (Nolensville H.S.) – IF | RHP

Dylan Rodgers (Siegel H.S.) – IF | RHP

Outfielders:

Nick Romagno (Siegel H.S.) – OF | RHP

Evan Tomlin (Tullahoma H.S.) – OF | RHP

Brennan Mealer (Forrest H.S.) – OF | LHP | 1B

Bishop Quarles (Goodpasture Christian) – OF | LHP | Ohio State Commit

Gabe Hildabrand (Mount Juliet Christian Academy) – OF

 

Schedule:

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Welcome to this year’s 2023 summer team preview! Be sure to read up on all our teams, and check out their rosters for the upcoming season. Videos will be updated throughout the summer right here on our website! All the information provided is through talks with our coaches and directors to bring the most accurate information on our players. Go check out the latest write-up!

Team Outlook: 2023 Team

 

New Team…New Look… This 2023 squad builds off the competitive summer run they had last season, into this 2022 summer season. This year’s squad is led by Coach Ryan Hill, who enters his 4th year with us. Last year when we featured this group we mentioned words like “hard-nosed, scrappy, etc.” Blend that in with more athleticism, and a blend of arms, and we create a successful recipe for the group. If any college coaches are looking for guys with grit, and high-academic student-athletes, look no further than this team. Here’s the breakdown of the roster & schedule.

 

Pitchers:

Caleb Ferguson (Lebanon H.S.) – RHP

Catchers:

Nicolas Kropf (Davidson Academy) – C

Donovan Griffin (Riverdale H.S.) – C | RHP

Infielders:

Noah Ilias (Mount Juliet H.S.) – 3B | 2B | OF RHP

Jack Scearce (Centennial H.S.) – SS | 2B | 3B | RHP

Brady Knepper (Greenbrier H.S.) – 2B | SS | OF | RHP

Townsend Stevenson (USN) – RHP | 1B

Daniel Floyd (Eagleville H.S.) – RHP | 1B | 3B

Donovan Peebles (Smyrna H.S.) – 1B | 3B | RHP

Outfielders:

Isaac Schafer (Wilson Central H.S.) – OF | RHP

Rowdy Gaines (McGavock H.S.) – RHP | OF | 2B

Drew Jones (Wilson Central H.S.) – OF | RHP

Braxton Laney (Greenbrier H.S.) – OF | RHP

Dylan Guethlein (Wilson Central H.S.) – OF | LHP

Schedule:

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Welcome to this year’s 2023 National summer team preview! Be sure to read up on all our teams, and check out their rosters for the upcoming season. Videos will be updated throughout the summer right here on our website! All the information provided is through talks with our coaches and directors to bring the most accurate information on our players. Go check out the latest write-up!

Team Outlook: 2023 National

Talk about the will to win… This group was one of the most talented groups we have had in our program, and it showed when they finished their strong summer season with a record 29-9-3. They were also ranked #67 nationally & 18th regionally according to Perfect Game. Leading the 2023 National groups once again is Coach Josh Taylor, who enters his 3rd year with this group. The team features 2 College Commits with several more on the way after the successful spring campaigns these young men have had. The unique part with this is this group has gotten even stronger with the new additions on the mound, and at the plate. Let’s just say in other words, we suggest you circle this group as a team to follow all summer long. Here’s the breakdown of the roster & schedule.

Pitchers:

Carter Whitefield (Gallatin H.S.) – LHP

Joshua Price (CAK) – RHP

Trent Miller (Greenbrier H.S.) – RHP

Cannon Rice (Rossview H.S.) – RHP

Easton Forsyth (Lebanon H.S.) – RHP

Andrew Moore (CAK) – RHP

Luke Jones (CAK) – RHP

Catchers:

Adam Partin (Green Hill H.S.) – C | IF

Caleb Moran (Coffee County Central) – MTSU Commit

Infielders:

Jackson Lea (Lebanon H.S.) – 2B | SS

Aaron Moffitt (Livingston Academy) – 3B | 1B | RHP

Christian Taylor (Green Hill H.S.) – Air Force Commit

Sam Cecil (CAK) – 2B | 3B | OF

Connor Gannon (Lebanon H.S.) – 1B | 3B | RHP

Outfielders:

Gavin Dufault (Clarksville H.S.) – OF | SS | 2B | 3B

Easton Krenzke (Mount Juliet H.S.) – OF

Jacob Conquest (Greenbrier H.S.) – RHP | OF

 

Schedule:

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Welcome to this year’s 2022 summer team preview! Be sure to read up on all our teams, and check out their rosters for the upcoming season. Videos will be updated throughout the summer right here on our website! All the information provided is through talks with our coaches and directors to bring the most accurate information we can on our players. Go check out the latest write-up!

Team Outlook: 2022 National

The old guys on the block for the Midsouth Mafia, the 2022 clan, look to end their 2022 season with a strong summer finish. The bulk of this group has been with us for the last two to three years with a total of 23 college commits heading off to school in August. This group will be led by Derek Hunley, who enters his 5th year with the 2022 squad. The group as a whole is filled with veterans that have experienced winning tight games. Some of the biggest games in the Midsouth Mafia history books have been delivered by the 2022s. Wins over teams such as Canes American (WWBA 2020), FTB Giants Scout Team (WWBA Underclass Championships 2020), and Hitters 2022 Navy (ABC’s Invite 2021). It’s the persona we try to live by of always wanting to play the best. With the collection of pitchers, dual-players, and position players all over the field, this group brings versatility which will make this group fun to watch this upcoming summer. Here’s the breakdown of the roster & schedule:

Pitchers:

Austin Hunley – Tennessee

Justin Lee – MTSU 

Willie Walton – Lee University 

Bryce Fuller – Lenoir-Rhyne University

Christian Pencek – Lincoln Memorial 

Dakota Goins – Freed-Hardeman 

Wyatt Guethlein – Uncommitted

Will Dugan – Lipscomb (out)

Catchers | Utility:

Ingram Parks – Cumberland University

Jabez Sampson – Huntingdon College

Infielders | Utility:

Merik Carter – University of Alabama Huntsville

Keenan Saiyasak – Freed-Hardeman

Andrew Davidson – Harding University

A.J. Harris – SW Tennessee CC

Outfielders | Utility:

Tyler Schrampf – SW Tennessee CC

Robert Carroll – Hanover College

Rhett Dysholm – Coastal Alabama CC

Ben Turner – Freed Hardeman

Schedule:

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A long time waiting for this one! Could not be more excited for 22′ Willie Walton from Lipscomb Academy on his commitment to Lee University for both baseball & basketball. He’s been everything & more since he 1st started here with us, and we cannot be more excited for what’s to come for him & his family. Congratulations to Willie!

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Congratulations to LHP Bryce Fuller from Lebanon H.S. on his commitment to Lenoir-Rhyne University! Bryce made quite the impression this past season. We should expect a big role underway for him this upcoming spring. Just another huge congrats to Bryce and his family!

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This edition of the “Midsouth Mafia Corner” checks in with the talented 2022 in our guy Austin Hunley. Austin a Tennessee commit from Mount Juliet H.S, has made quite the impression over the last few years with his ability to command the strike zone with 3+ pitches. This showed last spring season as he went 46 innings for the Bears while striking out 63 with only eight walks. He went 6-1 with an ERA of 0.45. The success he had earned him first-team All-District 9-AAA.

 

Austin has also been recognized on a national level respectfully. He is currently ranked by Perfect Game 7th in the state of TN, and 500th on a national level. Prep Baseball Report also has Austin ranked 7th in the state of TN, and 485th on a national level.

 

This recognition doesn’t stop Austin from seeing the bigger picture. This is his final season wearing a Bears uniform, and he wants to do everything and more to make this season a memorable one. He understands what is going to be asked, and he is ready to rise to the challenge every day to prove it.

 

We wanted to check in with him, and see how his preparation for this upcoming season has been going. Here is the interview with Austin below. Enjoy!

Coach Cohick: Austin hopes all is well! The season is about to be underway! What’s this senior season been like for you that’s maybe been a little different than the past?

Austin: Thanks, Coach! Yeah, it’s been a little different now that I am leading our team. I think for me the leadership aspect I wanted to take a huge step forward to be there for these guys because this is the last go-around playing with guys that I have played with my whole entire life. We want to truly enjoy our time together and come out on top.

Coach Cohick: What do you hope to accomplish as a team this spring? What goals do you have set personally for yourself?

Austin: As a team this spring we obviously want to win state, which is something Mount Juliet has never done before. Personally, for me, I want to win a pitcher of the year, have a 0.5 era or less, and a better strikeout to walk ratio than I did last year.

Coach Cohick: What advice would you give to a younger guy now if you had to do everything all over again in high school?

Austin: It’s not about how you work when the coach is watching…It’s about how you work when no one is watching. That’s what will set you apart from your peers.

Coach Cohick: Last question, what does 5 Star mean to you? Obviously, you have been a huge part of how far we have come at this point from the very beginning. Anything you would say to maybe a person who doesn’t know what 5 Star Midsouth is about from your own experience?

Austin: I have played for 5 Star since the beginning and I have loved every minute of it. I feel like they help many players get recruited by colleges and also give everyone opportunities to be seen. They treat each player equally and want the best for each player. If you want to play at the next level this is the organization you need to join.

 

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