One day, it might be interesting to look back and see some of the names that were at the final Underclass Combine, one for both the 2026 and 2027 grad classes, which wrapped up the stay for the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series in Nashville.
While it wasn’t the way things were originally scheduled, having both classes in the same spot at the same time provided for an extraordinary amount of talent in one place, leading to an exceptional event that will determine the rosters for both the Fresh 50 at the University of Arizona from September 8-10 and the Underclass Premier at Vanderbilt the following week.
“There was a lot of talent on those two fields at Shelby Park this past weekend,” said Jeremy Booth, CEO and president of the FSS.
“That was a pretty incredible way to wrap up the month in the Music City, and our partner programs, players, families and partners all seemed to have an overwhelmingly positive experience down here. As far as this past week goes, it isn’t hard to dream on a lot of the guys we saw and what the future holds for a lot of them. We’re excited to see many of them at the next steps, whether that’s the Fresh 50 or the Underclass Premier, and think this group can be the foundation for many signature events to come.”
The event attracted a significant amount of attention on social media, with some of the content featured below only a very small fraction of what can be seen on the multiple platforms where the FSS has a presence:
LHP, R.J. Cope (@cope_rj) checking in at the Underclass Combine. Sat 87-88 with improved run on the fastball.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/OpK3vhJbbt
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 11, 2023
RHP, George Ferguson (@GeorgeFerg2027) was impressive today at the Underclass Combine. The 2027 grad was 87-90 with a swing and miss breaking ball.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/2uMjiZh4vZ
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
LHP/OF, Cooper Benjamin (@cooperbbaseball) 2-strike base hit up the middle at the Underclass Combine. 27’ grad.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/vUIcL0lclM
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
LHP, Adam Plascencia (@APlascencia_01) at the Underclass Combine. Fastball was 84-86 threw his curveball for strikes. Feel to pitch.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/hOby7muOn0
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
RHP, Jason Phillips (@_Jasonphillips1) sat 83-85 today during 3 innings of work at the Underclass Combine.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/06UAeqaZ1C
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
RHP/SS, Cade Atkins (@CadeAtkins_PG) threw 3 efficient innings at the Underclass Combine. Fastball was 84-86 with cut and showed a clean delivery.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/yFjbtBTcPa
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
1B, Brody Eisert (2027) doubles to right-center at the Underclass combine.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/OTCjP4LXzE
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
SS, Joey Khananisho (@KhananishoJoey) doubles to left-center at the Underclass Combine.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/QdpVxrGrSe
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
Catcher, Vincent Pannutti (@aceofbases1) guns down a base runner at the Underclass Combine.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/8NSRYlGOge
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
3B/C Layton Holt (@Laytonholt27) laces a pitch up the middle for a base hit at the Underclass Combine. 2027 grad.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/HGlI7FReob
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
RHP/3B, Caleb Trugman (@trugman_caleb) sat 84-86 with feel for a breaking ball at the Underclass Combine.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/cb2ZgZ0t1A
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
Hudson Hall, C (2026) throws out a base runner at the Underclass Combine.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/92X6ha44Bx
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
Catcher, Peyton Starr (@PEYTONSTARR3) triples down the line at the Underclass Combine. 2027 grad.@NB_Baseball @P15Sports #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/rx9F0Bkeue
— New Balance 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@ftrstarsseries) July 12, 2023
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