In its second year, the Texas Scouts Association Games, powered by Five Tool, upgraded from a fun event with some senior talent and good teams to a loaded weekend featuring many of the top 2025 and 2024 teams and players from Texas. In addition to professional scouts, college coaches were also in attendance tracking top prospects at the Z-Plex Texas Sports Village in Melissa, Texas and nearby high schools. After capturing all the top action on video, we’re continuing our coverage with analysis following the event. Since the event featured so many quality 2024 teams and players, we’re going to break the upperclass games into a section for just pitchers and one for just hitters. I’m going to continue with individual player observations (these are based primarily from what I saw in person… obviously, can’t be locked into each game at once) and notes on the pitchers from the upperclass TSA games.

(Unless otherwise noted the prospects discussed are in the 2024 class and uncommitted.)

1) By now we’ve been able to expect what Brayden Bergman (Plano East) is going to bring when he steps on the mound because he’s been so reliably impressive. Since returning from his oblique injury about a month ago, the Baylor commitment has done two things consistently: throw very hard and effectively. He hasn’t had a performance when his stuff and velocity are down and he doesn’t perform, which isn’t the norm even for the best prospects. Consistently at 93-95 MPH during the first inning (2500 RPM) with his fastball before settling into the 91-94 MPH range in his third inning, the 6-1, 185-pound right-hander again showed some signs of being able to move his fastball to both sides of the plate while filling up the strike zone. At times we’ve seen Bergman flirt with two distinct breaking balls and that could have been what was happening again because there were some 82 MPH breaking pitches that had a slider-ish look but were more likely curveballs that didn’t come out of his hand the right way. Speaking of the curveball, it was a bat-missing pitch with two-plane break that had no issue recording whiffs at 77-79 MPH with spin around 2600 RPM. And Bergman’s changeup was a true third offering with promise at 77 MPH and similar visual shape to his fastball, especially when both were located to his arm side. 

He attracted every scout in the complex when he was on the mound. So, he’s obviously going to be tracked closely this spring, and scouts will want to see if he can hold his stuff as a future starter or if his delivery makes him a possible bullpen candidate way down the road. While we’re discussing right-handed pitchers from Dallas Tigers – Bergman that will attract scouting attention this fall we should mention Boswell’s Berkeley Roddy. Once again, the Oklahoma commitment was impressive with a 90-92 MPH fastball that featured carry, 80-82 MPH slider and 85-87 MPH changeup. Like Bergman, scouts will be anxious to see how Roddy performs as a starter once he gets deep into games because the stuff has been loud this fall. Big, 6-3, 220-pound righty Alex Caddell was up to 88 MPH with an 80-82 MPH slider. He attacks hitters with a short takeaway and arm/hand speed though his finish. A short-strider on the mound, he might benefit from tapping into his frame a little more to add some more life to his heater. 

2) It had been a long time since I’ve seen Argyle’s Park Prater on the mound, and he certainly doesn’t lack intrigue. A true two-way prospect who is a longtime Dallas Baptist commitment, Prater was up to 90 MPH with his fastball, showed a 70-72 MPH curveball with inconsistent spin profile and a promising 79-82 MPH (1800 RPM) changeup that looked like his best secondary offering. Listed at 6-4, 205 pounds, Prater is seemingly just scratching the surface of what he could become on the mound, especially as he matures, better understands how to efficiently leverage his physical gifts and adds strength to a frame that will carry plenty more of it just fine. From the side, I liked the way the arm worked, and he put his body into good positions near foot plant. Once he shook some rust off in an up-and-down first inning, he began to show more of his true talent. 

As a hitter, Prater smacked multiple hard hits and is adept at getting his barrel on pitches down in the zone, which is a good skill considering how tall he is. A long-strider at his height/length, the Argyle prospect covered a lot of ground once he reached top speed and ran to first base in 4.46 seconds. 

3) Among the biggest winners from the event had to be Plano right-hander Jackson Jordan. In several short appearances for Dulin’s Dodgers Performance 2024, the right-hander created uncomfortable at-bats for hitters, which led to a high strikeout rate and stretches of dominance. From an active delivery with moving parts, Jordan threw an 86-91 MPH fastball, 73-75 MPH sweeping slider and 78 MPH changeup (1500 RPM); all three pitches recorded whiffs and all three were thrown for strikes. Jordan presents a tough look for hitters that goes beyond the attention-grabbing moving parts and tempo; he often comes at hitters with a low three-quarters, near sidearm slot and where he releases the baseball is often at or below the top of his head, which likely gives his fastball a bit of an advantage because of his vertical attack angle. This type of delivery typically ends up in the bullpen long-term, but Jordan has the type of bat-missing potential and unique look that should attract college coaches. Plus, he has the demeanor of a competitive, confident, aggressive pitcher who isn’t going to be shy in high leverage spots.

4) A few other pitchers from Dulin’s Dodgers Performance 2024: Oklahoma commitment and Frisco right-hander Michael Catalano threw a ton of strikes with an easy, athletic, good delivery and fastball up to 90 MPH. Lubbock Cooper’s Timothy Haynes threw a fastball (85-87 MPH with sink), curveball (70 MPH) and changeup (74 MPH; 1500 RPM) effectively during a short appearance. Tucker Tittle, a pitchability lefty from Harmony High School with a track record of performance, threw an 82-84 MPH fastball with command, 69-72 MPH sweeping curveball and 77 MPH changeup that flashed as a bat-missing secondary pitch. Frisco right-hander Landon Karrh filled up the zone with an 86-87 MPH fastball (2200 RPM) and missed bats with a 69-73 MPH curveball with two-plane break. 

5) Brody Walls, another member of that Dulin’s Dodgers Performance 2024 team, has been so good this fall he deserves his own section. After wowing everyone earlier in the week when he was up to 94 MPH with the North Texas Rangers Scout Team, the Texas commitment and 2025 class standout made it look easy on the mound against a loaded lineup. With more of a workmanlike, controlled competitiveness approach, Walls threw his fastball 88-91 MPH, executed his slider for whiffs at 79-81 MPH and flashed an 80 MPH, low-spin changeup that is devastating versus lefties when it has the right shape. 

In addition to looking the part of a major, major dude on the mound, Walls reminded us why he’s among the top two-way talents in Texas when he smashed a walk-off homer off a good right-handed pitcher. The more we see Walls, the easier the game looks to him; he has a way of naturally showing his athleticism and skill without looking like he’s exerting a ton of effort and struggling to do it. 

6) 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox featured several uncommitted pitchers who stood out, and Deer Park’s Anthony Ramirez remains one of my favorite picks as an underrated gem. Up to 91 MPH with a fastball he could comfortably throw for strikes with some command to his arm side, Ramirez, listed at 6-1, 195 pounds, challenged hitters effectively. He wasn’t able to land his 80-81 MPH changeup with noticeable arm side run as much as he typically does but didn’t shy away from trying to feature the pitch against lefties. However, Ramirez did spin an effective, bat-missing curveball at 75 MPH with spin around 2600 RPM. With his delivery and sturdy frame, Ramirez is a good bet to handle a big workload, especially as he matures. 

Pearland’s Isaiah Castaneda, a true two-way talent who is a major D1 prospect both as an outfielder and pitcher, touched 90 MPH with a loose, quick arm and easy, athletic delivery. He also showed a 70-72 MPH curveball and 77 MPH changeup; neither pitch was as sharp as we’ve seen them in the past, but both were effective. James Rheaume (Strake Jesuit) didn’t miss a lot of bats during his short appearance, but he was up to 90 MPH with an arm path that looked cleaner/more efficient compared to the summer and a better delivery, too. Bellville’s Peyton Reynolds threw a lot of strikes with a fastball (85-88 MPH), curveball (74 MPH; 2500 RPM) and true slider (79 MPH). With an athletic, strong profile on the mound, Reynolds didn’t have an issue filling up the zone. Up to 89 MPH and efficient across 5.0 quality innings, Devin Cummings (William B. Travis) was another interesting right-hander. I particularly liked his slider execution and the shape of the 73-76 MPH breaker with spin around 2500 RPM.

7) Mason Cook, a McLennan commitment, was the main attraction on the mound for Cobras Treadaway, and he delivered with a solid three-pitch mix – 87-90 MPH fastball; 79-80 MPH slider; future plus 82-84 MPH changeup - he executed for strikes. But don’t sleep on Boswell’s Mason Bell. Bell flashed a promising 77 MPH slider, a 78 MPH changeup with spin around 1800 RPM and pounded the zone with a fastball up to 88 MPH. Another Boswell righty had some success, too: Chase Pockrus was only up to 82 MPH, but his stuff played up and his very low-spin 76 MPH changeup allowed him to have success against lefties. 

8) For the Dallas Patriots 18U, Angelo State commitment Clark Sampson was up to 91 MPH with noticeable arm strength that should show even more once his arm is more consistently in sync with his foot plant. Guyer’s Hawk Bowers touched 88 MPH with some arm side life and has a very projectable 6-2 frame. Lefty Jaxon Spangler, who reminded me of current Baylor lefty and former Smithson Valley standout Jackson Elizondo, racked up strikeouts with a fastball up to 87 MPH and a 72-73 MPH curveball. He has a strong, compact frame, which shows in his delivery that doesn’t include much head movement. 

9) Recent Oral Roberts commitment and DFW Twins 18U – Black right-hander Rand Green confidently threw strikes with his 85-87 MPH fastball, which featured some weight/sink. The Weatherford Christian School prospect also showed a 75 MPH changeup (1700 RPM) and 71 MPH curveball (71 MPH). Aledo right-hander and Tarleton State commitment Luke Saunders again looked like a good bet to throw a lot of strikes at the next level with his delivery, present strength and athleticism. He touched 89 MPH, had some feel for manipulating his breaking ball and also used an 80-81 MPH changeup. 

10) If you’re a college coach who likes a sidewinder, GPS Legends 18U Puffer Fall 2023’s Clint Beck (Lake Belton) was up to 83 MPH. A two-way prospect, Beck also hit the ball hard multiple times from the right side. Typically, Ryley Leininger is the one terrorizing pitchers as a left-handed power bat. But he was on the mound frustrating hitters during TSA Games action and showed some interesting feel for spin (2600 RPM curveball 65-69 MPH, some feel for manipulating the pitch). An Oklahoma commitment as a hitter, Leininger threw his fastball in the 81-85 MPH range and also purposely added some sink to the pitch. As a hitter, the 6-2, 217-pound corner infielder had a quiet weekend partially because he wasn’t opposed to taking a walk. 

11) Since the last time I saw Taylor left-hander Christopher Perez he’s made noticeable strides. Make no mistake, the longtime Houston commitment has been a good left-handed pitcher and prospect for a while. But he was an all-around better pitcher this past weekend. Listed at 6-0, 220 pounds, Perez is a sturdy, strong lefty with noticeable muscle mass packed onto a compact frame. He bends well in his delivery and the added strength to his lower half has boosted his strike-throwing. Up to 89 MPH, Perez is going to generate more velocity in the future and should be able to hold it; his fastball-curveball (73-74 MPH; 2500 RPM) duo was so good he didn’t really need anything else and he’s a good bet to immediately contribute at Houston because of his strike-throwing, spin feel and demeanor. 

Liberty Hill right-hander Blaze Milam used a sinker at 85-88 MPH and true, gyroslider at 78-80 MPH to challenge hitters. Milam’s slider is capable of missing bats against both lefties and righties because of his ability to command the pitch to his glove side and his fastball results in a high groundball rate. 

12) Marucci Elite Texas – Upperclass’ Jackson Babcock is known primarily for his left-handed bat and hitting ability, but he also had one of the event’s best changeups on the mound. The pitch had spin as low as 1200 RPM and the type of fade that makes batters react like he is able to get the pitch to hit the brakes. Friendswood righty and former Five Tool Academic Team standout Ray Vazquez didn’t have his best control, but his lively sinker-slider combo should make him a candidate to throw a lot of important innings this spring. 

13) I always do a double-take when I read that Keller right-hander Connor Davenport is a 2026 prospect because at 6-3, 200 pounds, he looks like an impressive 2024 right-hander. Davenport touched 90 MPH and you can already see signs of the additional reps and maturity aiding his delivery. As he ages and adds more lower half strength to support his delivery, Davenport will be poised to make another jump. Teammate Riley Wood, a 2025 lefty from Richland, looks like he’s ready to have a strong high school season. Wood’s delivery and arm path add some noticeable deception and allowed his stuff to play up and rack up strikeouts. 

14) Coming off an outstanding performance at Area Code Underclass, Texas commitment and Prestonwood Christian Academy left-hander Xavier Mitchell was very sharp and impressive at the TSA Games. A skinny, lanky lefty, Mitchell, a 2025 prospect, immediately started striking out hitters and was on the attack with an 84-87 MPH fastball, 72-74 MPH curveball and he showed a promising 78-79 MPH changeup. Something about Mitchell’s delivery makes life especially tough on hitters because they don’t react well to the ball out of his hand, and he does a good job of hammering the lower part of the zone. Pottsboro 2025 righty Matthew McCullough presented a really intriguing look on the mound. At around 6-8, 225 pounds, McCullough ran his fastball up to 88 MPH and had a clean arm path, especially for such a big, young pitcher. Interestingly, McCullough showed a splitter in warmups in addition to featuring a soft 72-75 MPH curveball and 77 MPH changeup. 

Maypearl two-way standout Cord Rager easily fired 85-87 MPH fastballs to his arm side and again showed a promising delivery and pitching profile to go along with an exciting, middle-of-the-order left-handed hitting profile. He’s undoubtedly one of the top 2025 uncommitted prospects in Texas. 

15) The list of notable arms from Stix 2024 Scout is a long one, but no one stood out more than Texas State commitment Josh Glaser. With his 87-89 MPH sinker, 77 MPH true slider (2500 RPM) and 79-81 MPH changeup the Flower Mound product racked up whiffs on all three offerings and breezed through the opposing lineup. Composed and confident, Glaser easily executed his stuff and closed out a win in impressive fashion. 

The left-handed duo of Kade Irons (Ponder; Houston commitment) and Cooper Powell (Colleyville Heritage; Texas commitment) showed flashes of why they’re among the best lefties in the state. The former touched 89 MPH with a curveball that was inconsistent but occasionally good when it came out of the hand the right way, and the latter showed his changeup is going to be a real third offering to boost his future arsenal. The younger group, Stix 2025 Scout, featured some familiar faces on the mound. Jaxon Rickert was sharp in a short appearance with his usual, dominant slider and big righty Brody Kahle touched 90 MPH. Also, keep an eye on Allen lefty Cash Hall. He showed an advanced feel for spinning his breaking ball (2600 RPM) for strikes, has a projectable frame and threw strikes with an 85 MPH fastball. 

16) Rice commitment Ethan Atchley had one of the best sliders of the weekend and at 73-77 MPH with spin around 2300 RPM, it routinely frustrated right-handed hitters. Atchley threw his fastball routinely in the 85-86 MPH range with a low-effort delivery. United Baseball Club teammate Beck Sullivan, a New Mexico commitment from Waxahachie, was up to 91 MPH and the combination of his fastball, crossfire approach, lower release height and sharp slider overwhelmed right-handed hitters. 

Dustin McComas
Senior Editor