Scouting Reports: Southern Arizona Summer ID

TUCSON, AZ – On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Prep Baseball Arizona staff was in Tucson, Arizona for the Southern Arizona Summer ID. The event brought together a strong group of prospects from the 2027 through 2029 classes and served as a midsummer checkpoint as players continued to develop ahead of the fall evaluation period.

Each participant received a full Prep Baseball profile update that included a headshot, video, showcase metrics, and advanced data. With profiles accessed by college programs nationwide, the event provided meaningful exposure while giving our staff an important look at Southern Arizona talent. 

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Below are the position player and pitching scouting reports, organized by position and hosted in the "comments section of each player profile"

Javier Alvarez Jr, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 182-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a slightly open base. Hands work from ear height into a direct launch position with present lower half usage. Stays through the middle of the field with a flat to slightly uphill path when synced.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity, averaged 93.3 mph. 383' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF 85 mph. Short, quick arm action with the ability to vary arm slots while maintaining accuracy.
Defense: Athletic defender with fluid actions. Fields out front, funnels consistently to center, and stays low through the baseball with confident footwork.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.31 Edge Score.

Sebastian Castelo, PCJTED Sahuarita High School (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider than shoulder width setup with hands near the back shoulder. Works into a balanced launch position with present lower half usage. Can drift forward at times and pull off the baseball when looking to elevate. Slight uphill path with best contact to the middle of the field.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF 75 mph. Smooth, easy arm action with accurate throws across the diamond.
Defense: Comfortable around the bag with athletic footwork. Stays through the baseball with controlled actions and rhythm.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.34 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.43 Edge Score.

John Nyman, Mica Mountain (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 181-pounds.
Hit: RHH. feet just outside shoudlers, balanced tall setup, small stride forward, hands up even with ear, get into strong launch position, good sense of direction, shows bat to ball skills ability to hit to all fields and put barrells on baseball with ease, flat to slight uphill bat path, hands work thru the middle of the field
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. drops arm before bringin back up wot throw, quicker arm action once its up, shows ability to throw from different arm angles
Defense: shows comfotability on the dirst, fields ball out fron, stays low and continues working thru the ball, accurate throws
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.58 Edge Score

Luis Rodriguez, Tucson High Magnet School (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-7, 133-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a toe tap trigger and minimal head movement. Uses the lower half well, working into a balanced launch position with a flat to slightly uphill path. Consistently stays through the middle of the field with quality bat to ball skills.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF 73 mph. Short, quick arm action with present rhythm. Throws accurately from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Comfortable defender with a smooth glove, clean transfers, plus footwork, and a strong internal clock.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 43.28 Edge Score.

Aayden Castro, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 144-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider than shoulder width setup with a small heel lift into stride. Can become rotational and work out of the lower half when looking to elevate. Keeps the head down through contact with a flat to slightly uphill path and looks to drive the middle of the field.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity, averaged 91.8 mph. 356' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF 77 mph. OF 83 mph. OF: Accurate throws with present carry while staying through the target. INF: Quick arm with the ability to vary arm slots, occasionally slinging across the body.
Defense: OF: Athletic actions working through the baseball while staying on line to the target. INF: Light feet with clean funnels and controlled actions through the baseball.
ATH: 6.92 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 62.82 Edge Score.

Alexander Moya, Cienega (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider than shoulder width setup with a small stride into launch. Longer swing with a barrel wrap that can pull the hands around the baseball. Will work out of the lower half at times, producing a slight uphill path.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF 79 mph. Accurate throws with developing carry. Can improve extension through release.
Defense: Moves well through the baseball with quality pre pitch footwork. Stays on line through throws with controlled actions.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 54.76 Edge Score.

Xavier Silvas, Tucson High Magnet School (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup with a controlled leg lift into stride. Can get caught on the backside and become rotational at times. Uses the lower half well when staying grounded with a slight uphill path geared to the middle of the field.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF 84 mph. Over the top to high 3/4 arm slot with accurate throws and present carry.
Defense: Comfortable defender with quality pre pitch footwork. Works through the baseball, stays downhill on throws, and maintains consistent actions.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.64 Edge Score.

Adrian Villela, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup with no stride. Hands work from a high set into a strong launch position. Uses the lower half well with a repeatable uphill path, consistently squaring the baseball while driving it to all fields.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity, averaged 93.2 mph. 374' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF 87 mph. Quick arm action with present carry and minimal arm side run. Velocity has improved 5 mph since his previous ID.
Defense: Athletic defender with fluid actions. Works around and through the baseball while staying downhill through release.
ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 48.43 Edge Score.

Anthony Zavala Barnett, Desert View High School (AZ), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-8, 156-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider than shoulder width setup with a toe tap trigger. Longer swing with a barrel wrap into launch. Minimal lower half usage at times, causing him to pull off the baseball. Flat to slightly uphill path with room for improved consistency.
Power: 87.4 mph max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF 73 mph. Quick arm action with developing carry and slight arm side run.
Defense: Moves well through the baseball while maintaining momentum toward the target. Can improve extension through release.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.9 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.44 Edge Score.

Chase Barker, Dr. Camille Casteel High School (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Delivery: High waisted frame with controlled tempo and repeatable direction. Works downhill, though the arm can lag at times.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from an over the top slot with healthy deceleration.
FB: T85, 84-84 mph. T2125, 2061 average rpm. Shows some carry with developing arm side life.
CB: 70-71 mph. T2610, 2505 average rpm. Higher spinning breaking ball with sharp top to bottom depth. Developing command.
CH: 79-80 mph. T2122, 2001 average rpm. Maintains arm speed with quality separation and fading action.

Sebastian Castelo, PCJTED Sahuarita High School (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, athletic delivery with efficient lower half usage and consistent direction down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Easy 3/4 arm action with present quickness and clean deceleration.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. T2373, 2254 average rpm. True fastball with present arm side life.
SL: 64-66 mph. T1915, 1873 average rpm. Short lateral break with developing feel.
CH: 70-71 mph. T1768, 1756 average rpm. Maintains arm speed with fading action.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.34 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.20 max vertical.

Cade Mason, Cienega (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, balanced delivery with steady tempo. Works downhill with repeatable direction.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, fluid 3/4 arm action with healthy deceleration and repeatable front side.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. T2299, 2225 average rpm. True fastball with developing arm side life.
CB: 68-69 mph. T2590, 2525 average rpm. High spin breaking ball with sharp top to bottom depth.
SL: 70-72 mph. T2343, 2280 average rpm. Tight breaking ball with short, late action.
CH: 72-73 mph. T1574, 1492 average rpm. Maintains arm speed with quality separation.

Alexander Moya, Cienega (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled delivery with short steps and consistent tempo. Minimal lower half usage while working against the front side.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a 3/4 slot. Stays on line with controlled arm speed and healthy deceleration.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. T1956, 1701 average rpm. True fastball with developing life.
CB: 64 mph. T1975, 1860 average rpm. Gradual top to bottom shape with developing feel.
SL: 63-65 mph. T1916, 1826 average rpm. Short lateral break with developing consistency.
CH: 68-69 mph. T1404, 1385 average rpm. Maintains arm speed with quality separation.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.90 max vertical.

Xavier Silvas, Tucson High Magnet School (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, controlled delivery with efficient lower half usage. Occasionally falls toward the glove side but maintains direction well.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top arm action with developing arm speed and healthy deceleration.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. T1728, 1633 average rpm. Mostly straight profile with some natural arm side life.
CB: 61-65 mph. T1745, 1606 average rpm. Gradual top to bottom shape with developing feel.
SL: 62 mph. T1654, 1654 average rpm. Short lateral break with developing consistency.
CH: 67-69 mph. T1483, 1282 average rpm. Maintains arm speed with quality separation.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.50 max vertical.