5 Star National Fall Tryouts Standouts Part 2

From August 22nd-23rd 5 Star National held their annual Fall Tryouts at 121 Financial Ballpark (home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp) with players ranging from the 2021-2024 classes from all over in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, Puerto Rico, and more. Players participated in a two-day event which consisted of pro-style workouts on Saturday and live games on Sunday. 

With so many players in attendance, our scouting staff looked to find and identify some of the top standouts from over the weekend. Below is Part 2 of the 5 Star National 2020 Fall Tryouts Standouts which includes a brief player breakdown on each.

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2021 RHP Tyler Gerteisen (Lawton Chiles HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds with present athleticism. Displayed two-way potential over the weekend with a fastball in the upper 80s, a strong arm from right field with accuracy, and present bat speed from the right side. Really gets behind his throws from the outfield and shows range. The arm is quick on the mound, mixed in a changeup at 77-78 mph with similar fastball arm speed. Offensively, he works from a simple approach and can drive the ball with intent when he’s on time. Good uncommitted follow.

2022 MIF Davis Green (Pierce County HS, GA)
Georgia Tech commit. Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds on a lean, athletic frame. Really stood out during batting practice as he consistently barrels it up for loud, hard contact. Confident hitter who uses his quick hands to drive the baseball. Topped out at 87 mph on his throws from the outfield. Clocked in at 7.10 seconds for his 60 yard dash time.

2022 C/OF Hayden Cockman (Sunlake HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot, 185 pounds with a strong lower half. Cockman showed off a strong arm not only from behind the plate with pop times in the 1.91-1.94 seconds range, but topped out at 89 mph on his throws from right field during defensive drills. Above average runner as well who clocked in at 6.89 seconds for his 60 yard dash time. Fast hands through the zone offensively and can impact the baseball with intent.

2022 RHP/OF Hudson Allen (Creekside HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds on a frame that projects. Stood out during his inning of work where he featured a fastball in the low 80s and a nasty breaking ball. Struck out two and shattered a bat. Offensively, he drove a ball back up the middle for a line drive single during gameplay times. Also was able to steal second on the very next pitch. Two-way with upside that should continue to see improvements as he strengthens his frame. 

2023 MIF Michael Grant (Maclay HS, FL) 
Uncommitted.  Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 145 pounds on a lean, athletic frame. Stood out defensively as he displayed athletic actions, range up the middle, and fielded the ball under control and with confidence. Above average arm across the diamond.

2023 C Aaron Benton (South Effingham HS, GA)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds with a strong lower half. Had one of the best weekends offensively as he not only stood out during batting practice, but delivered a couple of base hits the following day during gameplay. Above average bat speed with a present feel for the barrel. Strong hands. Drove one into right field for a line drive single in his 1st at-bat of the day before following it up with another base hit through the left side of the infield for another single. 

2023 C Riley Jackson (Eau Gallie HS, FL)
Florida State commit. Physical frame standing at 6-foot, 195 pounds. Put on a show during batting practice as he laced the ball deep into the gaps, showing off his present power. Aggressive hitter who looks to jump on his pitch and utilize his lower half to drive the ball. Consistently made loud contact, suited to drive in multiple runs in the heart of the lineup. Very strong arm, pop times ranging in the 1.93-1.97 seconds range with carry on his throws. 

2023 OF Ryker Chavis (Maclay HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Projectable, athletic frame standing at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds. Chavis really stood out during defensive drills when he showed off an above average arm with carry and accuracy on his throws, topping out at 85 mph. Present bat speed from the right side that works with a line drive approach. Quick, compact swing and can find the barrel. More to come as he continues to strengthen his frame.

2023 LHP Hudson Rowan (Mosley HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 150 pounds with a lean frame that will continue to fill out. Fastball sat at 80-82 mph with run, displaying a command of the zone. Worked the fastball to both sides of the plate and pounds the zone with his off speed stuff. Mixed in a changeup at 72-73 mph and a curveball at 63-65 mph. Changeup runs away from right handed hitters, into the hands of left handed hitters. Confident in throwing any of the pitches in his arsenal regardless of the count. 

2024 OF Bricen Smith (Mount de Sales Academy, GA)
Uncommitted. One of the top standouts throughout the weekend who consistently delivered in each aspect. Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 145 pounds on a loose, athletic frame that projects for additional strength. Smith started off the weekend by displaying above average speed, clocking in at 6.93 seconds for his 60 yard dash time. Defensively, he showed a strong arm with accuracy on his throws from right field topping out at 84 mph. Offensively is really where he shined the most though as he looked extremely comfortable in the box with easy bat speed from the left side that generates back spin.  A couple of his in-game hits included a ball that was driven backside into the left-center field gap for a two-run single along with a double that was laced over the second baseman's head. Smith can hit anywhere at the top of the line up and is a difference maker. 

2024 OF/IF Brooks Baker (Bolles HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds with a physical frame, strong lower half. During batting practice he drove the ball deep into the left-center field and right-center field gaps. Creates some extension that enables him to drive pitches deep. During gameplay he barreled one up for a hard hit ball deep into right-center field for a standup double. Creates loud contact when he’s on time.

2024 OF Sean Benjamin (Fernandina Beach HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 146 pounds on a lean, athletic frame. Stood out offensively where he showed quick hands and a present feel for the barrel as he went gap-to-gap during batting practice. Looks to drive the ball out it front. Topped out at 81 mph on his throws from right field during defensive drills, up to 80 mph on the mound as well. 

2024 1B Myles Bailey (Lincoln HS, FL) 
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds on a big, strong frame. Bailey shows all the potential of someone who will be a cleanup hitter at the next level, driving in dozens of runs via pull side home runs and extra base hits deep into the gaps. Mashes the baseball. Fast bat speed from the left side and sees the ball well. A couple of his hits included a hard hit ball that was laced into right field for a single along with a standup double on a ball that was crushed over the center fielder’s head. Very strong bat to follow.

2024 1B Aiden Torres (Bartram Trail HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Extra large, tall frame standing at 6-foot-5, 180 pounds. Torres was another young bat that put together quite an impressive couple rounds of batting practice, showing present juice. The ball really jumped off the bat with deep fly balls into left-center and right-center field. Easy bat speed through the zone. Simple, upright batting stance. Strong bat to follow with big power potential.

2024 RHP Brayden Hill (North Davidson HS, NC)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot, 170 pounds with a durable frame that projects. Stood out during his inning on the mound as he generated multiple swings and misses with his fastball that sat 82-83 mph, touching 85 with sink. Heavy fastball. Also mixed in a 72-73 mph slider. 

2024 IF/RHP Chayce Kieck (Bolles HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-1, 165 pounds on an athletic, projectable frame. Stood out over the weekend where he flashed strong two-way potential. On the mound he showed a quick arm, sitting 82-84 mph, touching 85 with minimal effort. Mixed in a changeup at 72-73 mph with lots of fade. Generates swings and misses with his pitches. Offensively, he displayed above average bat speed from the right side as well and drove a ball off the left field wall for a double during gameplay. Strong two-way follow.

2024 OF/C James Brooks (Tift County HS, GA)
Uncommitted. Lean frame standing at 5-foot-9, 150 pounds. Stood out offensively where he displayed fast hands, a whippy swing during batting practice that produced multiple line drives back up the middle and into the gaps. Topped out at 78 mph on his throws from right field during defensive drills.