Des Moines Fall Classic Top Performers - Day 1

Jevon Pyle ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • 3B • 6'3" 185lb 

Projectable 6'3", 185-pound frame with tools that immediately stand out and plenty of room to continue adding strength. Hits from a slightly open stance with an easy, controlled load, showing the ability to adjust the barrel and handle pitches throughout the zone. Went down and got a low pitch, driving it with authority into the left-center field gap for a loud triple. Extremely high-ceiling 2029 prospect with present impact and a name to follow closely as he continues to develop.

3B: 103 mph 🧃

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Lincoln Norris ('27, IA) • University of Iowa Commit • INF • 6'0" 176lb 

Physical right-handed hitter with present strength and impact power. Sits into the backside to create leverage before letting the hands fly through the zone with explosive bat speed. Gets the barrel head out front and does damage to the pull side, launching a no-doubt home run over the left-field wall. Showcased loud power and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.

HR: 105 mph 🧃 / LA: 27°

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Ahvyance Taylor ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • OF • 6'1" 194lb 

Athletic right-handed hitter with a controlled leg kick that keeps the operation balanced and on time. Creates a tight turn through the zone with quick hands and present bat speed, allowing the barrel to work efficiently through contact. Smoked a hard-hit double into the left-field corner, showcasing present strength, quality barrel feel, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.

2B: 100 mph 🧃 / LA: 10°

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Ty Heydon ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6'3" 180lb 

Athletic RHP with long levers and a projectable 6'3", 180-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength. Works aggressively downhill with a firm front side, allowing the arm to work freely and create quality extension. Features a fastball up to 90 mph with arm-side life and pairs it with a sharp slider showing late bite and swing-and-miss traits. High-upside arm with plenty more in the tank and a name to follow closely this fall.

FB: 87-89, T90 mph / 2100 rpm / IVB 10" / HB 11"
SL: 77-78 mph / 2300 rpm / IVB -4" / HB -9"

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Christian Sawyer ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP/OF • 6'4" 205lb

Strong, projectable 6'4", 205-pound frame with present physicality and plenty of upside remaining. Features a plus fastball that jumps out of the hand, pairing velocity with high-spin traits to consistently generate swing-and-miss. Complements it with a sharp, high-spin slider that flashes late bite and put-away potential. Extremely high-ceiling arm with present stuff and room to continue refining the arsenal as he develops. A name to follow closely.

FB: 89-91, T92 mph / 2200 rpm / IVB 10" / HB 4"
SL: 77 mph / 2500+ rpm / IVB -4" / HB -11"

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George Blake ('27, IA) • Dallas Baptist University Commit • LHP/OF

Continues to stay hot at the plate, consistently finding the barrel and producing loud contact. Stays through the baseball with a controlled swing and shows the ability to use the entire field, driving a hard-hit single through the right side. Impressive bat-to-ball skills with present impact and plenty of room to continue developing.

1B: 100 mph 🧃 / LA: 10°

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Tanner Peterson ('27, IA) • Uncommitted 

Twitchy right-handed hitter with strong intent to do damage in the box. Works from a high-hand setup with an easy, controlled load, allowing the barrel to accelerate quickly through the zone. Utilizes a slightly uphill bat path to create natural lift and carry, driving a deep home run over the left-field wall. Showcased present bat speed, easy power, and impact potential to the pull side.

HR: 96 mph / LA: 35°

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Julian Blanco ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 6'0" 220lb

Physical 6', 220-pound frame with present strength and impact potential in the box. Controls the weight shift well, staying balanced before catching the baseball out front and getting the barrel through with authority. Unloaded on the pitch and launched a no-doubt three-run home run over the left-field wall, showcasing easy power and the ability to do damage to the pull side.

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Dylan Thomas ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 5'10" 170lb

Continues to swing a hot bat, consistently finding the barrel and producing quality contact. Utilizes an inside-out approach with tight hands, allowing the barrel to stay through the baseball and work efficiently to the opposite field. Showed off impressive backside juice by driving a hard-hit triple into the right-center field gap, showcasing present bat speed, barrel control, and emerging power.

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Hank Ellison ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • 3B • 5'11" 145lb

Continues to swing a hot bat and produce quality contact throughout the day. Set the tone immediately in the second game, jumping on a pitch and driving it into right field for a leadoff triple. Continues to showcase a mature approach, quality barrel feel, and the ability to impact the baseball to all fields. Impressive day at the plate for the 2029 prospect.

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Wyatt Appuhn ('28) • Uncommitted • 3B • 6'0" 210lb

Simple, controlled load creates strong separation while consistently getting the front foot down on time. Features a quick barrel through the zone with quality extension through contact, allowing him to impact the baseball with authority. Smoked a two-RBI triple down the right-field line, showcasing present bat speed, barrel control, and impact offensive ability.

3B: 102 mph 🧃 / LA: 5°

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Carter Woodson ('27,NE) • Uncommitted • OF • 5'10" 160lb 

Twitchy RHP w/ advanced pitchability + tempo. Controls the mound, fills up the zone w/ all 3 pitches. CH is plus, works well off FB. Name to keep an eye on going into senior year!

FB: 86-87 T88 mph / 1900 rpm / IVB 8" / HB 16"

SL: 76 mph / 2100 rpm / IVB 3" / HB -3"

CH: 80 mph / 1700 rpm / IVB 3" / HB 20" 

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