Midsouth Mafia In The News
Over the last two weekends, several guys have been recognized by PG Tennessee, PBR Tennessee, Future Stars Series Tournaments, and PBR Kentucky. Here are the following players who made quite the impression:
Andrew Moore – 2023 – CAK
‘23 RHP @AndrewMoore05 (@BaseballCAK) flashing big time upside. Tall, wide shoulder frame at 6-3, 215 w/ lower half strength. Explosive FB at 88-90 (T2160; Avg: 1844 rpm) w/ slight ASR. Showed flashes w/ biting SL: 72-75 & CH: 81-84. Former Future Gamer @PBR_Uncommitted #TN22TPG pic.twitter.com/Qb2suXON3X
— Prep Baseball Tennessee (@PrepBaseballTN) June 9, 2022
Aaron Moffitt – 2023 – Livingston Academy
https://twitter.com/PBRTennessee/status/1535715263668264960?s=20&t=WNSiSZ-E1Qldaom0ZgkmpQ
Here’s all 3 of Aaron Moffitt’s (‘23 TN) hits from today, including his second inning triple. The big 6-3 switch hitter has great bat-to-ball skills with a short leg kick and well-structured swing. Hit to all fields. Natural power and room to add strength over time. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/zjsMIm1Kzj
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 19, 2022
Brandin Crawford – 2024 – Clay County
Uncommitted 2024 Brandin Crawford with a loud round of BP here today with multiple home runs. 6’3” #215 and has really turned physical. Present pull side power with a long path after contact. @PBR_Uncommitted @prepbaseball #2024KHBCAAllStarGame pic.twitter.com/aBLaBWu3Dz
— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) June 14, 2022
2024 uncommitted Brandin Crawford with a nice piece of hitting here going the other way and giving the East a couple of base runners here in the T2. 1-1 score here. The physical CI is a must see this summer @CentreBaseball #2024KHSBCAAllStarGame pic.twitter.com/dn7KVwu5TV
— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) June 14, 2022
Keenan Stewart – 2024 – Boyle County
https://twitter.com/PBRKY_Tourneys/status/1537436176876851203?s=20&t=WNSiSZ-E1Qldaom0ZgkmpQ
Jeremiah Gilbert – 2024 – Corbin H.S.
https://twitter.com/PBRKY_Tourneys/status/1537438004674895877?s=20&t=WNSiSZ-E1Qldaom0ZgkmpQ
Grant Miller – 2025 – Knox Central
https://twitter.com/PBRKY_Tourneys/status/1537438856126926848?s=20&t=WNSiSZ-E1Qldaom0ZgkmpQ
Gavin King – 2024 – Pope John Paul II
‘24 (TN) Gavin King showed off some impressive stuff over 5.1 IP. FB between 82-84, T86, CB 69-72, SL 74-77, CH 77-79 with depth and fade. Solid feel for all four pitches. 6 foot 4 frame with room to add strength. Capped off with strong pickoff to second. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/xryIVXcdfm
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 17, 2022
2-hit game for Gavin King (‘24 TN). Tall lefty with a long swing and the ability to hit to all fields. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/fss59bfGZK
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 18, 2022
Landon Waugh – 2024 – Eastern H.S.
Landon Waugh (‘24 KY) had a good day on both sides of the ball. 2-4 with a double and a run as well as several diving/sliding catches. Short one-handed swing with the ability to hit short gaps. Exceptional speed and quick step in the field. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/UYSkYGAu0P
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 17, 2022
Townsend Stevenson – 2023 – USN
On the other side of this pitchers’ duel, Townsend Stevenson (‘23 TN) has 8 Ks through 4 IP. Working primarily off of a FB/CB mix, with the fastball between 83-85, T87, and a well-mixed 64-67 curve. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/hPduD4C9eY
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 17, 2022
Ben Fisher – 2024 – Dickson County
Dude is a competitor. Found a way through a gutty performance against a strong 17U VBA squad. @Bfish331 is the real deal https://t.co/hshQ5Ysdfk
— 5 Star MidSouth (@5starmidsouth) June 17, 2022
Micah Summar – 2024 – Green Hill H.S.
Micah Summar (‘24 TN) threw 3 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts today. Controlled the zone extremely well with 81% strikes. Straight 3/4 armslot, generates tons of ASR on a 76-79 mph FB. Change of pace 67-70 CB. Does excellent job keeping the ball on the ground. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/40jGJbl1N2
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 17, 2022
Chase Clatur – 2024 – Nolensville H.S.
Chase Clatur (‘24 TN) rips a hanging curve for a double over the left fielder’s head. Good bat speed and well-controlled swing. Came around to score on a heads-up play to show some baseball IQ. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/8Cgx1PyKri
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 17, 2022
Elijah Stockton – 2024 – Friendship Christian
Elijah Stockton (‘24 TN) finished up a 3-0 win for 5 Star Midsouth 2024 National with 2.0 IP and 3 Ks. Solid command of FB, 12-6 CB, and CH. Mid 70s FB and low 70s on CB/CH. Controlled body and fast arm. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/0Gvxvdrq61
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 17, 2022
Donovan Peebles – 2023 – Smyrna H.S.
Here’s a couple of Donovan Peebles’ (‘23 TN) strikeouts from today. FB lived 80-83 topping out at 85. Best secondary was a slider that sat low 70s, touching 78 once. Good movement and spin on both. Worked corners well and had solid sequencing. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/bBD0CAL856
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 18, 2022
Austin Hunley – 2022 – Mount Juliet H.S. – Tennessee Commit
Austin Hunley (‘22, TN) dominating through 6. Fastball sitting mid-80s with some arm side life. BB is sharp in the mid-70s. Loose arm; projectable frame. #GBO commit. @PG_Tennessee #WWBA pic.twitter.com/lFk3EKRmiN
— Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 19, 2022
Christian Taylor – 2023 – Green Hill H.S. – Air Force Commit
Christian Taylor (‘23 TN) with a 2 RBI single to extend the Five Star MidSouth lead. @AF_Baseball commit with a high leg kick and solid contact on an outside slider. Strong two strike approach. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/WY4kHmhskG
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 19, 2022
Jacob Conquest – 2023 – Greenbrier H.S.
End of the day for Jacob Conquest (‘23 TN) as he exits in the 4th. Struggled immensely with control but touched 87 on his FB. Lived 83-85 with ASR. Primary strikeout pitch was a high-tilt slider sitting 72-75 T78. Fast arm with a controlled lower half. #KnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/ioaPVrl55X
— Perfect Game Tennessee (@PG_Tennessee) June 19, 2022
Wyatt Caldwell – 2024 – Pineville H.S.
https://twitter.com/PBRKY_Tourneys/status/1538514516186697729?s=20&t=WNSiSZ-E1Qldaom0ZgkmpQ
Aidan Niggl – 2025 – Mount Juliet H.S.
2025 @5starmidsouth25 RHP @aidan_niggl has a 6’4- 180lb frame and looked sharp ranging 84-86 mph with his fastball at the @MusicCityBB Classic. @P15Sports @ftrstarsseries. #UNCOMMITTEDpic.twitter.com/XTlPh0ppMD
— Future Stars Series Tournaments (@fss_tournaments) June 19, 2022
Chase Fernandez – 2025 – Stewarts Creek H.S.
2025 @5starmidsouth INF/RHP @ChaseFern16 struck out four over five innings ranging 84-86 mph with a 69-72 mph breaking ball during the @MusicCityBB @P15Sports @ftrstarsseries. #UNCOMMITTED pic.twitter.com/6RRE2xqjF8
— Future Stars Series Tournaments (@fss_tournaments) June 19, 2022
Bradric Helton – 2024 – Corbin H.S.
https://twitter.com/PBRKY_Tourneys/status/1538523881186672640?s=20&t=WNSiSZ-E1Qldaom0ZgkmpQ