2027 Signing Class

 

As the 2026 Fall schedule starts to wind down the Flames will turn their attention to the 2027 HS/JUCO Signing class.  The signing period opens on November 11 and will remain open throughout the Spring.  As of today the Flames have 5 commitments including 4 expected HS signees and 1 JUCO signee.  

Seth Hooks - Hooks is a 6'0 195 LB left handed hitting and throwing OF from Knights Academy in Franklin TN.  Hooks has a chance to hit for big time power as his frame continues to fill out.  He has strong bat to ball skills and has had some big time exit velo's around 100 MPH regularly on the summer circuit per scouts.  Hooks is 1 of the top players in the state of TN and the Flames are thrilled to get him through to signing day.  

Kasen Poplin - Poplin is a 5'7 155 LB RHP from Venice/Sarasota FL.  Poplin has topped out at 91 MPH and pitches in a highly competitive area of FL.  Poplin's more of a prototypical right hander with a very smooth delivery and easily repeatable mechanics.  Excellent shape on the braker.  

Lucas Collins - Collins is a 6'2 215 LB RHP from Garrett IN.  Collins is a big physical kid with a lower arm slot similar to Ben Blair.  He was all KPC this past year in NE Indiana.  He had a 1.90 ERA and 1.055 WHIP with 2 no hitters in 55 IP in his Junior year.  3 pitch mix including a cutter and slider.  

Emmett Robinson - 5'11 175 LB left handed hitting/throwing OF from Delaware Military Academy in Middletown Delaware.  Robinson is a sweet swinging lefty that reminds me a bit of Garret Anderson for any of you old heads like me out there.  Potential to play all 3 OF spots and a 6.9 runner.  Sprays the ball to all fields and has an above average hit tool.  

Cooper Phillips - 6'1 195 LB RHP from Gastonia Junior College.  He had 13.66 K's per 9 in 27 Innings of relief over 17 appearances last year.  He was 91-93 in the fall while topping out at 94 and features a 5 pitch mix.  


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