{"id":137983,"date":"2026-01-30T19:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/137983\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T19:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:13:20","slug":"jacksonville-preseason-id-player-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/137983\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Preseason ID: Player Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

January 30, 2026
Prep Baseball Florida
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The Jacksonville Preseason ID took place on Tuesday, December 30, at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL. The event featured players from the 2026-2031 classes participating in a pro-style workout, followed by bullpens in front of the Prep Baseball Florida Scouting Staff.<\/p>\n

Today, we will share our scouting reports on all players in attendance at the Jacksonville Preseason ID.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a> for sortable stats on all prospects in attendance.<\/p>\n

Player Analysis<\/p>\n


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\nCaleb Ainsworth<\/a> OF \/ RHP \/ Clay, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-11, 200-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Compact uphill path with quick hands through the zone. Potential for power at the next level. 73.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a0102 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 359′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-89 mph. Advanced arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Takes direct routes to the ball and fields out infront.
ATH:\u00a06.92 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.83 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.30 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nCameron Allen<\/a> OF \/ OF \/ First Coast High School, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/OF
Body:\u00a05-9, 167-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly open setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Steep uphill path through the zone. 59.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a084 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 253′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. Short action from 3\/4 arm slot.
Defense:\u00a0Moves well through the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.12 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nDakota Byrd<\/a> C \/ 1B \/ Cottondale High School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/1B
Body:\u00a05-7, 172-pounds. Physical build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Closed off setup with quiet hands. Long stride during load. Compact level path through the zone. 64.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a087 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 309′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-68 mph. Average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.28-2.39 pop times. Clean footwork and smooth transfer.
ATH:\u00a07.81 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.90 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nCroix DiBacco<\/a> 1B \/ RHP \/ Bartram Trail, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a01B\/RHP
Body:\u00a06-1, 207-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly open setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Compact uphill path with quick hands through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact and has potential for power at the next level. 72.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a0102 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 373′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-82 mph. Above average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a0Fields out infront with methodical footwork and reads hops well.
ATH:\u00a07.18 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.60 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Full oval shaped motion in the backswing into a 3\/4 release point.
FB:\u00a0T89, 88-89 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside run. T1994, 1933 average rpm.
CB:\u00a071-71 mph. Sharp 11\/5 movement. T2140, 2086 average rpm.
SL:\u00a071-77 mph. Natural two plane break with tight rotation. Out pitch potential. T2199, 2115 average rpm.
CH:\u00a080-81 mph. Maintains arm speed. Good spin differential between FB and CH. T1406, 1337 average rpm.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nTanner Eckert<\/a> C \/ 3B \/ Providence, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/3B
Body:\u00a05-8, 181-pounds. Strong physical build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Compact uphill path through the zone. 57 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 326′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-73 mph. OF-86 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a02.10-2.22 pop times. OF: Stop and go fielder that fields out infront. C: Athletic movements behind the plate with a quick transfer.
ATH:\u00a07.85 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.60 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into an over the top release.
FB:\u00a0T81, 77-81 mph. Generates slight rising action and little horizontal movement. T2313, 2069 average rpm.
CB:\u00a067-68 mph. Casting 11\/5 movement with good sweep and depth. T2859, 2751 average rpm.<\/p>\n


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\nBodie Fidgeon<\/a> OF \/ LHP \/ Saint Josephs Academy, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/LHP
Body:\u00a06-0, 165-pounds. Lanky athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Slightly wide setup with quiet hands. Short stride during load. Long uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 66.5 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a092 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 333′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0LH. OF-84 mph. Above average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Takes proper angles and moves well through the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.04 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nJosue Garcia<\/a> 3B \/ OF \/ Hamilton County High School, FL \/ 2031 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/OF
Body:\u00a05-7, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 61.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a077 max exit velocity, averaged 68.0 mph. 240′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-69 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.71 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.00 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nEvan MacDonald<\/a> 3B \/ RHP \/ Providence School of Jacksonville, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/RHP
Body:\u00a06-1, 185-pounds. Wiry athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly open setup with high rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Compact slightly uphill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a094 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 337′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-77 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Stays down on the ball with sure hands.
ATH:\u00a07.59 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long extension in the backswing that sling shots into a 3\/4 release point.
FB:\u00a0T80, 77-79 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside run. T2153, 2071 average rpm.
CB:\u00a065-66 mph. Sharp 11\/5 movement. T1779, 1620 average rpm.
CH:\u00a074-74 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1903, 1851 average rpm.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nFord Mercer<\/a> OF \/ 1B \/ Episcopal School of Jacksonville, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/1B
Body:\u00a06-1, 198-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Steep uphill path through the zone. 63.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 305′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-72 mph. OF-77 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0OF: Fields out infront with quick feet. INF: Fields out infront with sure hands.
ATH:\u00a06.88 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nGabe Morris<\/a> 3B \/ C \/ The Bolles School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/C
Body:\u00a05-11, 186-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Short level path through the zone. 65.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a092 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 328′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-76 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a0Fields out infront with quick feet and sure hands.
ATH:\u00a07.48 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nShane Smith<\/a> C \/ 3B \/ Bartram Trail, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/3B
Body:\u00a05-10, 162-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0SH. R: Balanced rhythmic setup with low hands. Controlled leg kick during load. R: Short level path with quick hands through the zone. 64.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a094 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 337′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-72 mph. INF-83 mph. Above average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.10-2.29 pop times. C: Gets out of the crouch with a quick transfer. INF: Stays down on the ball with soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.90 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.50 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nEvan Snyder<\/a> OF \/ LHP \/ Providence, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a01B\/LHP
Body:\u00a05-10, 173-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Lifts front foot during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. 64.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 312′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0LH. INF-83 mph. OF-85 mph. Above average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0OF: Fields out infront with methodical footwork. INF: Fields out infront and reads hops well
ATH:\u00a07.33 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0LH. Compact arm in the backswing into a 3\/4 release point.
FB:\u00a0T84, 81-84 mph. Generates slight rising action and slight armside movement. T2090, 2027 average rpm.
SL:\u00a074-77 mph. Tight rotation with small break. T2158, 2145 average rpm.
CH:\u00a073-74 mph. Maintains arm speed. Good spin differential between FB and CH. T1158, 1060 average rpm.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nMark Thompson<\/a> OF \/ RHP \/ The Bolles School, FL \/ 2030 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-10, 172-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Controlled leg kick during load. Long uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 69.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a094 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 334′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-81 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Fields out infront.
ATH:\u00a07.58 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 15.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nBryce Wade<\/a> 2B \/ Creekside, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a02B
Body:\u00a05-6, 165-pounds. Physical build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Open setup with high rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 64.8 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 313′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-74 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with soft hands and smooth footwork.
ATH:\u00a07.57 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.60 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nDeAndre’ Williams<\/a> OF \/ OF \/ Trinity Christian Academy (JAX), FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/OF
Body:\u00a06-0, 180-pounds. Lanky athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Open setup with high rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Steep uphill path through the zone. 65.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a093 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 341′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-78 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Moves well through the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.03 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.80 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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