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#91 Ty Peeples OF, Franklin County (GA)
18/yrs
old 6' 2" 175
COMMITTED
- Georgia
Scouting
grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
Early in
his high school career, Peeples emerged as one of the top outfielders in the
2025 prep class. He looks the part with a pretty left-handed swing and a frame
that resembles that of a young Christian Yelich, though his struggles on the
showcase circuit last summer have clubs wondering if they can draft him early
enough to lure him away from a Georgia commitment.
With
Peeples' combination of bat speed and projectable strength, as well as a stroke
designed to drive balls in the air to his pull side, he could grow into
25-homer power or more. To get there, he'll have to improve his timing at the
plate after having swing-and-miss issues against all types of pitching last
summer. He has a big leg kick and gets overly aggressive rather than allowing
his pop to come naturally.
Peeples'
instincts allow him to play a little quicker than his fringy speed on the bases
and in the outfield. Nevertheless, he won't be a basestealing threat and almost
certainly will have to move from center field to a corner in pro ball. His arm
stands out more for its accuracy than its average arm strength.
1-27-25 - Just Baseball –
2025 MLB Draft - Top 80 High School Prospects
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-high-school-prep-prospects/
32. Ty Peeples – OF
HT/WT: 6’2/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Franklin County
(GA) | Commitment: Georgia | Age: 18.8
Peeples was a big riser as a junior in this class, and while
he’s run into some warts this summer, he performed consistently across all
stops and is a name to know in the state of Georgia.
We’ll start with the tools at the plate, which are as smooth
as they come. It’s a gorgeous left-handed swing with quick hands, budding bat
speed, and whippiness through the zone. He keeps it simple with little movement
pre-pitch and he utilizes an optimized bat path and great rotation in his
swing.
Adjustability to off-speed pitches is present, though he’ll
need to manipulate the barrel moving forward. As he continues to grow, he’ll
add more power, though there’s already present thump in the stick.
There’s a good chance that he’ll hit for average and power at
the next level. Peeples has the tools to be a center fielder right now, though
he’s destined for a corner outfield spot as he matures physically. He has very
solid route running, above-average speed, and a strong, accurate arm. Peeples
is committed to Georgia, less than an hour from his hometown of Lavonia.
https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=806410
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2024
National Showcase
Ty
Peeples is a 2025 OF/RHP with a 6-2 185 lb. frame from Lavonia, GA who attends
Franklin County. Long and projectable build with good present strength and room
for plenty more. Left handed hitter, starts from an upright stance with a short
stride into contact, has an easy and fluid swing, low tension and loose, has
lots of present bat speed and creates good separation through contact, has some
lift to his path, mostly pull side contact, shows his power now but is going to
mature into plenty more. 6.72 runner in the sixty. Primary outfielder on
defense, long strider, has good fundamental actions, gets his glove down early
and field cleanly, makes on line throws from a high slot, gets behind his
throws well. Excellent student, verbal commitment to Georgia. Selected to play
in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.
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Ty
Peeples, OF, UGA Recruit
In my
opinion, Peeples is the best left-handed swing in the class. It’s a similar
swing to that of Xavier Neyens, but much more controlled throughout. This
summer, he showed an excellent ability to control the strike zone and not
expand. Couple that with his propensity for getting his best swing off, and you
have an extremely dangerous hitter with a high ceiling.
He sets
up in a reasonably neutral, taller stance before going into a medium leg kick
as he begins his load. Peeples does a great job of controlling his forward move
throughout the swing, which allows him to consistently get his best swing off
and put the ball in play in the air. He showed above-average bat speed on the
summer circuit with advanced hit and power tools to boot.
It’s a
enticing offensive skillset that should continue to get scouts’ attention as we
work through the fall and spring. In the outfield, Peeples has solid speed and
average arm strength. It’s a prototypical corner outfield profile, and as he
continues to fill out his slim 6’2” 185lb frame, the arm strength and power
outputs should keep improving.
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OF Ty Peeples - Franklin County (GA)
We talked about Neyens's nice swing, but Peeples also has a smooth swing that is fun to watch. He’s risen up MLB Draft boards for 2025 fairly quickly, and we aren’t even into the next high school season.
Peeples has a good approach at the plate and a feel for the strike zone. He can get good barrel-to-ball thanks to his bat control and quick hands. He’s already got a good power presence, but with his frame, there is still tons of room to grow, which gives you a lot to project in the future.
Peeples has an accurate and on-point arm in the outfield and gets good reads on balls. He’s likely projected to be a corner outfield as he has the tools and athleticism to stick out there and be a presence.
Tyler Jennings @TylerJennings24
We are on the board with our first HR of the week, courtesy of Ty Peeples (GA).
Really smooth swing, whippy barrel and hands, projectable frame. Gets a 90 MPH heater in the zone and he sends it halfway up the trees in RF for a 401-foot tank. 99 MPH off the bat.
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2024 National Showcase
Ty Peeples is a 2025 OF/RHP with a 6-2 185 lb. frame from Lavonia, GA who attends Franklin County. Long and projectable build with good present strength and room for plenty more.
Left handed hitter, starts from an upright stance with a short stride into contact, has an easy and fluid swing, low tension and loose, has lots of present bat speed and creates good separation through contact, has some lift to his path, mostly pull side contact, shows his power now but is going to mature into plenty more.
6.72 runner in the sixty. Primary outfielder on defense, long strider, has good fundamental actions, gets his glove down early and field cleanly, makes on line throws from a high slot, gets behind his throws well. Excellent student, verbal commitment to Georgia. Selected to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.
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Ty Peeples - Prospect Profile
Joel Reuter - Bleacher Report - August 14th: "He has a picturesque left-handed swing and plenty of room to add further strength to his 6'2", 185-pound frame, though his present power is already playable. Peeples has the speed and instincts to stick in center field, which only raises his ceiling further."
Baseball America - July 17th: "Peeples has a lean, athletic frame and hitterish traits. He has consistently performed at a high level, showing good rhythm and timing in a fluid, well-sequenced swing that’s quick, loose and whippy. He flashes over-the-fence power now without having to sell out his swing to do so, and has the strength projection and fast bat speed for more power to come."
2025 MLB Draft: Top 30 Prep Prospects
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5. OF Ty Peeples, Franklin County (GA)
Height: 6’2
Weight: 185
b/t: L/R
Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo
Commitment: Georgia
Hometown: Lavonia, GA
There may not be a bigger rise over the past year in this class than Peeples. He's gotten more physical and there's more on the way, as his 6'2, 185 pound frame is still rather projectable.
We'll start with the tools at the plate, which are as smooth as they come. It's a gorgeous left-handed swing with quick hands, budding bat speed, and whippiness through the zone. He keeps it simple with little movement pre-pitch and he utilizes an optimized bat path and great rotation in his swing. Adjustability to off-speed pitches isn't a problem for him, either.
As he continues to grow, he'll add more power, though there's already present thump in the stick. There's a good chance that he'll hit for average and power at the next level. Peeples has the tools to be a center fielder right now, though he's destined for a corner outfield spot as he matures physically.
He has very solid route running, above-average speed, and a strong, accurate arm. Peeples is committed to Georgia, less than an hour from his hometown of Lavonia.
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