Arizona State Games: Workout Warriors

August 11, 2026
RJ Elmore
Mountain West Operations Director

The 2026 Arizona State Games brought nearly 170 prospects to Arizona Athletic Grounds for three days of workouts and gameplay.

Friday's pro-style workout gave our staff a full look at the position-player group, with TrackMan hitting data, VALD athletic testing, Blast Motion and defensive evaluations collected before gameplay began on Saturday.

With the data in, we take a look at some of the players who put up the top all-around workout performances at the State Games.

Below are the Top 15 Overall Workout Warriors from Friday's workout, followed by 10 additional standouts from each graduating class. The group includes some of the event's best combinations of offensive impact, athleticism and defensive tools, with gameplay video included for select players.

BY THE NUMBERS

95+ MPH Max EV

100+ MPH Max EV

Sub-7.00 60s

85+ MPH Positional Velo

88+ MPH Avg EV

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR HERE

The Workout Warriors are built around more than one number. Offensive production carries plenty of weight, but frame, athleticism, arm strength, defensive value and overall performance all factor into how a player stood out within his position during Friday’s workout.

The data provides the measurable side of the evaluation, while our staff’s notes add context to the tools, actions and overall profiles that stood out throughout the workout.

The Top 15 overall performers can be found below, along with 10 additional standouts from each class.

In game notes, scouting reports, and tons more post event coverage still on the way!

WORKOUT WARRIORS:
OVERALL 2027 2028 2029 2030/31

TOP 15 OVERALL WORKOUT WARRIORS

The Top 15 featured a mix of physical bats, premium athletes, strong defenders and catchers who performed on both sides of the ball. Each player brought a different set of traits to the workout, and the notes below provide additional context on what stood out within his individual profile.

Player	Class	Pos	Ht/Wt	Max EV	Avg EV	60	Arm / Pop
Johan Esmill Martinez	2028	SS/OF	6'0" / 168	105	98.3	6.73	87 OF / 84 INF
Andrew Hohmann	2027	C/1B	6'1" / 195	108	96.3	7.15	78 C / 1.89-1.96
Owen Tsau	2027	SS/RHP	5'10" / 165	97	88.9	6.54	92 INF
Chase Gonzalez	2028	3B/SS	6'2" / 160	101	90.5	6.94	89 INF
Chase Waterbury	2028	SS/RHP	5'10" / 165	101	96.5	6.99	86 INF
Maverick Bolen	2027	C/RHP	6'4" / 208	106	96.0	7.40	82 C / 1.96-2.04
Camden Honsa	2028	C	5'8" / 162	100	92.2	6.94	81 C / 1.88-1.94
Eli Boeding	2028	SS/OF	5'9" / 159	98	92.2	6.54	82 INF
Holden Walker	2028	OF/RHP	6'0" / 188	103	92.6	7.21	91 OF
Max Germaine	2027	C/1B	6'4" / 210	104	96.0	7.16	77 C / 1.94-2.02
Bryant Provencio	2028	SS/2B	5'10" / 176	104	96.8	7.03	84 INF
Jacob Black	2028	C/1B	6'1" / 181	103	98.4	7.03	75 C / 1.94-2.00
Braydon Switzenberg	2027	OF/3B	6'2" / 190	97	92.9	6.97	85 OF
Andrew Boyd Jr.	2027	OF/RHP	6'3" / 175	98	92.6	6.87	91 OF
Griffin Watts	2028	OF/2B	5'9" / 174	100	94.3	6.76	79 OF

JOHAN ESMILL MARTINEZ (Salpointe Catholic) / 2028 / SS-OF

105
MAX EV

98.3
AVG EV

6.73
60

87
OF VELO

84
INF VELO

Martinez put together one of the most complete workouts in attendance from an athletic 6-foot, 168-pound frame. The right-handed hitter was on the barrel throughout BP, averaging 98.3 mph off the bat and reaching 105 mph. He followed it with a 6.73 60 and showed arm strength to move around the diamond, topping at 87 mph from the outfield and 84 mph across the infield. Athletic mover with real bat speed and the versatility to impact the game at multiple spots.

ANDREW HOHMANN (Mountain Ridge) / 2027 / C-1B

108
MAX EV

96.3
AVG EV

78
C VELO

1.89
BEST POP

72
AVG BAT SPEED

Hohmann's strength showed immediately during BP, where the 6-foot-1, 195-pound catcher produced the top exit velocity of the workout at 108 mph and averaged 96.3 mph. The right-handed swing generates easy bat speed, averaging 72 mph, with the ball jumping when he gets extended. Behind the plate, he was 78 mph and worked down to a 1.89 pop. Physical right-handed bat with present power and solid catch-and-throw tools.

OWEN TSAU (Boulder Creek) / 2027 / SS-RHP

6.54
60

92
INF VELO

97
MAX EV

88.9
AVG EV

Tsau was one of the better athletes on the field, running a 6.54 60 before turning in the top infield velocity of the workout at 92 mph. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound shortstop moves with quickness and plays with an active lower half, while the arm strength stands out across the diamond. He also reached 97 mph in BP with an 88.9 mph average exit velocity. High-end run and arm tools headline the profile with the strength in the bat to round out one of the top workouts.

CHASE GONZALEZ (Pinnacle) / 2028 / 3B-SS

101
MAX EV

90.5
AVG EV

6.94
60

89
INF VELO

Gonzalez continues to show plenty of upside in a long, lean 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame. The 2028 infielder ran a 6.94 60, was 89 mph across the diamond and reached 101 mph in BP. He moves well for the length and has plenty of arm strength for the left side of the infield. Still has room to add strength, but already owns a strong mix of athleticism, arm strength and offensive impact.

CHASE WATERBURY (Sandra Day O'Connor) / 2028 / SS-RHP

101
MAX EV

96.5
AVG EV

6.99
60

86
INF VELO

Waterbury put together one of the better BP rounds of the workout, consistently driving the baseball at a 91% hard hit rate from a 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame. He averaged 96.5 mph off the bat and reached 101 mph, with the quality of contact standing out throughout the round. The middle infielder also ran a 6.99 60 and was 86 mph across the diamond with accurate throws on the move. His offensive performance was the separator, with solid speed and arm strength to roundout a high end workout day.

‘28 SS Chase Waterbury (O’Connor)

The #PBFG26 keeps the momentum rolling, starting his State Games with a hard single back up the middle#AZStateGames26 | @PrepBaseballAZ @WaterburyChase pic.twitter.com/odKnEDPNcR
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 8, 2026

MAVERICK BOLEN (Horizon) / 2027 / C-RHP

106
MAX EV

96.0
AVG EV

82
C VELO

1.96
BEST POP

78
BAT SPEED

Bolen looks the part physically at 6-foot-4, 208 pounds and put that strength on display throughout the workout. The 2027 catcher reached 106 mph in BP with a 96.0 mph average exit velocity and 78 mph bat speed, producing loud contact with easy strength in the swing. He was also 82 mph from the crouch and worked down to a 1.96 pop. Big-bodied catcher with power in the bat, arm strength behind the plate and added two-way value after running the fastball up to 87 mph during gameplay.

CAMDEN HONSA (Desert Vista) / 2028 / C

100
MAX EV

92.2
AVG EV

6.94
60

81
C VELO

1.88
BEST POP

Honsa brings a strong combination of athleticism and catch-and-throw ability from a compact 5-foot-8, 162-pound frame. He ran a 6.94 60, was 81 mph from the crouch and worked in the 1.88-1.94 range on pops. The bat also showed well in BP, reaching 100 mph with a 92.2 mph average exit velocity. Quick athlete behind the plate with solid arm strength and enough offensive impact to make for a well-rounded workout.

ELI BOEDING (Notre Dame Prep) / 2028 / SS-OF

6.54
60

98
MAX EV

92.2
AVG EV

82
INF VELO

29.6"
JUMP

Boeding's speed was one of the standout tools of the entire workout. The 5-foot-9, 159-pound middle infielder tied for the event lead with a 6.54 60, 29.6 jump height and moved with the quickness expected from an up-the-middle athlete. He paired that run tool with an 82 mph arm across the infield and a strong BP round that produced a 92.2 mph average exit velocity and 98 mph max. There is some strength in the bat to complement the athleticism, giving Boeding a speed-driven profile with value on both sides of the ball.

HOLDEN WALKER (Desert Ridge) / 2028 / OF-RHP

103
MAX EV

92.6
AVG EV

91
OF VELO

7.21
60

Walker is a physical left-handed hitting outfielder at 6-foot-1, 189 pounds with raw strength. He reached 103 mph in BP and averaged 92.6 mph, showing the ability to drive the ball with authority from the left side from a repeatable flat path. The arm was one of the better outfield tools in attendance, topping at 91 mph with natural carry. Strong frame with left-handed power and room for more

‘28 OF/RHP Holden Walker (Desert Ridge)

Creates solid separation and keeps the hands working through the middle, lining a single into RF#AZStateGames26 | @PrepBaseballAZ @walker_holden8 pic.twitter.com/apHyIMhdlP
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 8, 2026

MAX GERMAINE (Mountain View) / 2027 / C-1B

104
MAX EV

96.0
AVG EV

77
C VELO

1.94
BEST POP

409
MAX DIST

Germaine brings a strong, physical presence at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and produced one of the better offensive rounds among the catchers. The LMU commit averaged 96.0 mph off the bat and reached 104 mph, displaying consistent strength through the middle of the field during BP. Behind the plate, he worked down to a 1.94 pop with a 77 mph arm from the crouch. Two sport athelte with raw, natural strength. Ran a 7.16 60 to round out a solid catching profile with upside going forward.

BRYANT PROVENCIO (Desert Ridge) / 2028 / SS-2B

104
MAX EV

96.8
AVG EV

7.03
60

84
INF VELO

Provencio's compact 5-foot-10, 176-pound frame produced some of the best offensive data in the event. He averaged 96.8 mph off the bat, reached 104 mph and recorded 22.7 mph average hand speed, showing quick hands with strength through contact. The middle infielder was also 84 mph across the diamond and ran a new PB 7.03 60. Strong build with speed traits that continue to make jumps in every event.

‘28 SS Bryant Provencio (Desert Ridge)

Hard nosed ball player showing a mature approach at the dish. Lines a base hit into RF for another quality AB 📈#AZStateGames26 | @PrepBaseballAZ @BryantPro2028 pic.twitter.com/7Z9EOucUZ0
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 8, 2026

JACOB BLACK (Red Mountain) / 2028 / C-1B

103
MAX EV

98.4
AVG EV

7.03
60

75
C VELO

1.94
BEST POP

Black produced one of the best offensive rounds of the entire workout from a strong 6-foot-1, 181-pound frame. The 2028 catcher led the event with a 98.4 mph average exit velocity and reached 103 mph, staying on the barrel and driving the ball with authority throughout BP. He also ran a 7.03 60 and worked down to a 1.94 pop behind the plate. Physical right-handed bat with real offensive upside, which showed again when he left the yard during gameplay.

‘28 C Jacob Black (Red Mountain)

💣 Kiss this one goodbye. No doubt blast from the athletic backstop, continuing to trend up in the ‘28 class📈#AZStateGames26 | @PrepBaseballAZ @Jakeb5822 pic.twitter.com/uzYUsLB314
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 8, 2026

BRAYDON SWITZENBERG (Desert Mountain) / 2027 / OF-3B

97
MAX EV

92.9
AVG EV

6.97
60

85
OF VELO

Switzenberg showed a solid mix of strength and athleticism from a 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame. He ran a 6.97 60 and averaged 92.9 mph off the bat during BP, reaching 97 mph at the top end. The outfielder also showed an 85 mph arm with carry during his defensive workout. Strong build that moves well with steady tools across the board.

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ANDREW BOYD JR. (Boulder Creek) / 2027 / OF-RHP

98
MAX EV

92.6
AVG EV

6.87
60

91
OF VELO

Boyd has a long, athletic 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with two standout tools in the outfield. He ran a 6.87 60 and was 91 mph from the OF, showing the speed and arm strength to cover ground and make throws from multiple spots. The right-handed bat averaged 92.6 mph during BP and reached 98 mph. Plenty of athleticism already present with room to continue adding strength to the frame wiry frame.

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GRIFFIN WATTS (Highland) / 2028 / OF-2B

6.76
60

100
MAX EV

94.3
AVG EV

Watts put together a strong all-around workout from a compact, athletic 5-foot-9, 174-pound frame. He ran a 6.76 60 and followed with a 94.3 mph average exit velocity and 100 mph max during BP. The speed and offensive production both played up throughout the weekend, including a home run during gameplay. Athletic 2028 with a good combination of run tool and present impact in the bat.

‘28 OF/2B Griffin Watts (Highland)

💣 Short to it, drops the head and launches a deep blast over the LF wall for his first HR of State Games#AZStateGames26 | @PrepBaseballAZ @gwatts_2028 pic.twitter.com/yNCSCPSJ2v
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 8, 2026

CLASS OF 2027 WORKOUT WARRIORS

Represented in the Overall Top 15: Andrew Hohmann, Owen Tsau, Maverick Bolen, Max Germaine, Andrew Boyd Jr. and Braydon Switzenberg.

The 2027 group featured several physically mature bats along with a strong collection of athletes and defenders. The 10 players below added noteworthy workout performances beyond those already represented in the Overall Top 15.

Player	Pos	Max EV	Avg EV	60	Arm / Pop
Adrian Villela	OF/3B	100	91.8	6.82	86 OF
Max Monsen	3B/1B	107	92.7	7.59	86 INF
Logan Sanchez	OF	103	97.2	7.20	82 OF
Logan Lewis	C/1B	105	95.5	7.39	75 C / 1.98-2.04
Tristan Talbert	OF/1B	101	91.7	7.13	89 OF
Easton Townes	OF/RHP	99	89.0	6.97	87 OF
Mark Hollonbeck	OF/RHP	95	86.6	6.80	89 OF
Sal Montes	C/3B	98	92.3	7.13	78 C / 1.91-2.00
Tytin Clancy	2B/OF	97	89.4	6.83	75 INF
Carson Hunt	1B/RHP	105	97.8	7.69	74 INF

CLASS OF 2028 WORKOUT WARRIORS

Represented in the Overall Top 15: Johan Esmill Martinez, Chase Gonzalez, Chase Waterbury, Camden Honsa, Eli Boeding, Holden Walker, Bryant Provencio, Jacob Black and Griffin Watts.

The 2028 class was one of the deepest groups in attendance, with impact bats, athletic middle-of-the-diamond players and several strong defensive profiles. The 10 below joined an already sizeable group of 2028s represented in the Overall Top 15.

Player	Pos	Max EV	Avg EV	60	Arm / Pop
Peyton Burgess	C/3B	101	95.3	7.29	82 C / 1.92-2.02
Jayson Veit	1B/RHP	104	94.8	7.19	—
Mikey Stortz	RHP/1B	102	95.3	7.15	85 INF
Javier Alvarez Jr.	SS/2B	99	94.8	7.51	90 INF
Landon Swinehart	OF/1B	101	93.3	7.20	85 OF
Keone Ede	SS/RHP	99	93.9	7.04	84 INF
Jesper Roodenburg	3B/RHP	100	94.4	7.60	84 INF
Deegan DePorte	OF/RHP	103	95.1	7.24	82 OF
Mattox Murray	SS/RHP	96	88.4	6.62	84 INF
Tallen Dannenfeldt	1B/RHP	95	88.5	6.80	85 OF
Drew Strader	SS/2B	105.7	85.5	7.02	81 INF

CLASS OF 2029 WORKOUT WARRIORS

The 2029 group produced several notable early tools, particularly in the areas of speed, arm strength and offensive impact. The players below held their own in a workout that included prospects from multiple older classes.

Player	Pos	Max EV	Avg EV	60	Arm / Pop
Caeden Crang	C/OF	94	89.2	6.92	89 OF / 78 C / 1.93-2.00
Mario Hayden Giannone	OF/C	99	80.4	6.97	79 OF
Retton Ethier	SS/RHP	96	87.7	7.10	87 INF
Nick Pacimeo	C/RHP	99	91.3	7.52	76 C / 1.99-2.06
Bronx Rooney	3B/RHP	99	90.7	7.56	83 INF
Cooper Briscoe	RHP/3B	97	87.1	7.57	86 INF
Nolan Newsome	OF/RHP	95	86.5	7.02	78 OF
Daniel Lopez	RHP/SS	92	88.6	7.48	84 INF
Jack Landry	C/OF	93	86.1	7.32	75 C / 1.98-2.12
Layne James	RHP/1B	99	84.2	7.56	83 INF

CLASS OF 2030/2031 WORKOUT WARRIORS

The youngest group in attendance offered an early look at several players already showing notable athleticism, arm strength and offensive ability. The numbers below provide a snapshot of the tools currently separating within the 2030/31 classes.

Player	Class	Pos	Max EV	Avg EV	60	Arm / Pop
Jack Haines	2030	OF/RHP	99	81.9	7.16	86 OF
Amari Kirschner	2030	SS/2B	89	80.8	7.09	86 INF
Maddox Bell	2030	C/2B	97	85.8	7.50	76 C / 1.95-2.02
Angel Sanchez Jr.	2030	SS/OF	94	77.5	7.12	80 INF / 80 OF
Elijah McGibiany	2030	3B/OF	95	83.7	7.38	82 OF / 80 INF
Jesus Sanchez	2030	1B/OF	95	85.5	7.79	79 INF
Broxton Podolsky	2030	OF/SS	92	86.6	7.44	77 OF / 77 INF
Jonah Gonzales	2031	SS/2B	83	75.8	7.78	80 INF
Hudson Gibbons	2030	RHP/2B	89	73.6	7.71	80 INF
Angelo Zagarino	2030	C/3B	84	77.7	8.01	69 C / 2.07-2.13

Workout Warriors were selected using verified position-player data collected during the Arizona State Games workout. The list highlights players whose overall workout performance stood out across the offensive, athletic and defensive portions of the event.