Hendrix Pope, 1B/3B
6-foot-2, 225 pounds
2025 Signature Event: Fresh 50
This has been a long time coming for the big corner infielder, who has seemingly been on the FSS radar for quite some time despite only being a 2029 grad. Pope, who was at last year’s Underclass Combine as well, is intriguing to say the least; there’s significant power here — as evidenced by some of his BP rounds in Houston — and a “now” frame that helps generate that juice from the left side. He’ll get his first opportunity on the big stage when he heads to Hartford for the Fresh 50.
42-year-old Mike Ashmore is a New Jersey-based writer with 23 years experience in professional baseball.
Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked seven Super Bowls, 12 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,200 games covered in his career.
An avid card collector and sim racer, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son William, and their beloved dog, Bailey, and cat, Smokey.
Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked seven Super Bowls, 12 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,200 games covered in his career.
An avid card collector and sim racer, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son William, and their beloved dog, Bailey, and cat, Smokey.
Latest posts by Mike Ashmore (see all)
- Regional Combines set to return to Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia areas - September 23, 2025
- Tausch, Stewart, Nivar take home Underclass Premier hardware - September 18, 2025
- Monterosso, Gregg, Turgeon earn Fresh 50 honors in Hartford - September 17, 2025
