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Peoria Summer ID: Catcher Scouting Reports


Peoria Summer ID - Catcher Reports
Arizona Staff

7.01.25, Peoria Summer ID - The following scouting reports were compiled from the Peoria Summer ID held on July 1st, showcasing a strong group of uncommitted talent. Notes were collected both during the event and afterward through video analysis. Full scouting reports are available on each player’s profile.

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Cash Groppenbacher C / SS / Arizona College Prep, AZ / 2026

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C/SS Physical athlete with present strength and impact potential.
Body: 6-2, 189-pounds. Athletic, strong build with present physicality.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance with a balanced base, hands held up near the ear and close to the body. Front foot lands very early and ends closed, causing him to stay on the backside and struggle with fluid rhythm and timing; compensates with strength, works with a flat bat path through the zone, showing gap-to-gap ability. 72.4 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 92.9 mph. 360' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph.
Defense: 1.98-2.14 pop times. Displays a quick catch and release combined with short, efficient footwork and accurate throws.
ATH: 27.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 60.63 Edge Score

Jayden McLean C / 1B / Liberty, AZ / 2028

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C Athletic build with strength gains and physical maturity ahead.
Body: 5-11, 181-pounds. Athletic body type with room to add strength and physical maturity.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with good balance in the box, hands set away from the body and in line with the ear, and the barrel slightly tilted forward. Small leg lift and stride forward, creating good separation at foot strike; whips the barrel through the zone but occasionally cuts the swing off by coming up and out of the ground. Shows minimal head movement during batting practice. 67.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. INF-81 mph.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. Quick catch and release with sharp footwork, though throws around second base lack consistent accuracy.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 64.43 Edge Score

Ryan Teran C / 1B / Williams Field, AZ / 2026

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C/1B Sturdy build with room to add strength and continue physical development.
Body: 6-1, 202-pounds. Solid frame with room to add additional strength.
Hit: LHH. 60/40 setup favoring the back leg with even feet and hands set in line with the shoulder. Short stride that sometimes ends closed; hands occasionally don t get fully back, resulting in a high finish. 72.5 mph bat speed with 26 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 361' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph.
Defense: 1.98-2.17 pop times. Quick feet paired with a longer arm action; would benefit from letting the ball get deeper before initiating his transfer.
ATH: 7.65 runner in the 60. 19.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.53 Edge Score

Nick Pacimeo C / RHP / Liberty High School, AZ / 2029

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C/RHP Athletic build with future strength gains as physical maturity progresses.
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds. Athletic frame with strength to come as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with good balance, hands up near the ear, starting with the bat resting on the shoulder and angled toward shortstop. Controlled leg lift with strides to even; shows a long bat path, clears the hips but tends to pull off the ball. 65.8 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph.
Defense: 2.06-2.17 pop times. Creates solid direction toward second base on throw downs but allows the ball to travel too far, resulting in longer catch-and-release times and an extended arm path.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 21.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.12 Edge Score

Griffin Gregory C / 3B / Mountain Ridge, AZ / 2027

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C/3B Strong, athletic base with a powerful lower half.
Body: 6-2, 202-pounds. Strong lower half with a sturdy, athletic base.
Hit: RHH. 60/40 setup favoring the back leg with hands close to the body and the barrel positioned behind the head. Small stride forward with the barrel staying behind the head; struggles to create full extension through the ball but uses the ground well and consistently finds the barrel. 60.5 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph.
Defense: 1.95-2.06 pop times. Displays quick catch and release with quick feet, allowing the ball to travel close to his body before initiating the transfer.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 17.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 71.31 Edge Score

Shawn Green C / 2B / Paradise Valley High School, AZ / 2026

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C/2B Athletic, compact build with continued physical development ahead.
Body: 5-7, 168-pounds. Athletic, compact frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance with hands set back in line with the shoulder. Small stride forward with a slight lean back at contact; works with an upward bat path and finds the barrel consistently. 64.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 311' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph.
Defense: 2.10-2.20 pop times. Quick hands behind the plate; could improve footspeed and needs better follow-through toward second base, as he tends to drift toward third base side.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.92 Edge Score 

Vincent Padilla Richard C / OF / Desert Ridge, AZ / 2027

7/01/25
Positional Profile: C/OF Athletic, lean build with long-term physical upside.
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds. Athletic, lean build with room to mature physically and add strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance with hands held just below the shoulder. Hands tend to drift forward with his stride, causing occasional timing issues; when hands stay back, he shows the ability to spray the ball to all fields with a flat bat path. 63.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.10 pop times. Quick feet and smooth transfer, but drops the ball slightly during throw downs, leading to a longer arm action.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 2.36 in the 10 yard split. 20.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.96 Edge Score

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