TUCSON, AZ — On Saturday, August 23rd, the Prep Baseball Arizona staff made a stop at Kino Sports Complex for the Tucson Summer ID, continuing the 2025 Summer Tour. With prospects on hand from the 2026–2029 graduating classes, the event provided players an opportunity to showcase their tools and update their Prep Baseball profiles during the heart of the summer circuit. The day featured a full pro-style workout, including laser-timed 60s, defensive evaluations, batting practice rounds tracked by TrackMan and Blast Motion, and bullpens with complete pitch data analysis. A number of players stood out with strong showings and will be names to follow heading into the fall. Below, we spotlight several of the top performers from the event.

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*PLAYERS LISTED IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER

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Class of 2026

Peyton Carson 3B / C / Canyon Del Oro, AZ / 2026 Peyton continues to show his two-way upside, running his fastball up to 86 mph with feel for three pitches while also leading the event offensively with a 106 mph exit velocity and 379 foot max distance. His combination of arm strength and impact bat makes him one of the more complete players in his class.

Mason Porter RHP / OF / Highland, AZ / 2026 Mason impressed with his clean, projectable actions on the mound, sitting 88–89 mph and touching 89 with late run while mixing in a fading changeup and developing breaking ball. The size, arm strength, and feel for a three-pitch mix point to big upside as he continues to refine command.

Marcus Baray 3B / 1B / Walden Grove, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 119 / POS: 10 Marcus stood out for his compact right-handed swing, driving balls with authority to a 102 mph exit velocity and 357 foot max distance, while also showing an 82 mph arm across the infield. His present strength and barrel accuracy make him a reliable middle of the order type bat.

Evan Messenger C / 3B / Catalina Foothills, AZ / 2026 Evan flashed his long, projectable frame and easy bat control, posting a 97 mph exit velocity and 343 foot max distance, while adding steady defensive work with 2.29–2.42 pop times. With added strength and quickness, his skillset projects well both behind the dish and in the box.

Josue Javier-Martinez 1B / 3B / Sahuarita, AZ / 2026 Josue brings a physical 6’4, 240 pound frame and showed off his strength at the plate, barreling balls up to 99 mph with a 389 foot max distance to highlight one of the day’s louder rounds. His left-handed power makes him a dangerous bat with the ability to change games.

Daniel Martinez C / 3B / Canyon View, AZ / 2026 Daniel showed off his physical 6’3, 249 pound frame with consistent barrel control, posting a 91 mph exit velocity and 317 foot max distance, while also turning in 2.04–2.10 pop times and a 77 mph arm behind the dish. His size and presence give him tools to impact the game on both sides.

Andres Lozano 1B / Mesquite, AZ / 2026 Andres swung with intent to lift from the left side, showing his strength through contact with a 92 mph exit velocity and 360 foot max distance. His offensive approach and raw power make him a bat to keep close tabs on moving forward.

Class of 2027

Will Gnirk LHP / Chaparral, AZ / 2027 Will stood out on the mound with a long and projectable 6’3 frame, sitting 83–86 mph with heavy sink on the fastball and flashing a sharp 77–78 mph slider with elite spin for swing and miss potential. His combination of size, athleticism, and breaking ball feel give him high upside as a left-handed arm.

Leo Molinari C / 1B / Williams Field, AZ / 2027 Leo impressed behind the plate with advanced 1.95–1.99 pop times and a 77 mph arm, while also showing offensive strength with a 92 mph exit velocity and 318 foot max distance. His catch and throw skills stand out already, and the bat continues to show promising development.

Jace Diaz SS / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 57 / POS: 15 Jace showed off his athleticism with a 6.88 60-yard dash and a strong 87 mph arm across the infield, pairing it with left-handed barrel control and a 92 mph exit velocity. His well-rounded skillset and athletic frame make him one of the more versatile defenders in his class.

Beck Bertsche OF / RHP / Mountain View, AZ / 2027 Beck showed offensive upside with a 96 mph exit velocity and 325 foot max distance, adding an 83 mph arm from the outfield to go with his long 6’3, 170 pound frame. His projection at the plate gives him room to grow into even more impact.

Patrick Bromund LHP / 1B / Higley, AZ / 2027 Patrick worked 79–81 mph on the mound and showed feel for a three-pitch mix, including a fading changeup and a developing 68–71 mph slider with solid spin that projects to sharpen as he matures. His pitchability and clean arm action should allow him to keep making jumps.

Alec Olivas OF / RHP / Catalina Foothills, AZ / 2027 Alec stood out as one of the better athletes at the event, posting a 6.62 60-yard dash, an 85 mph arm from the outfield, and a 95 mph exit velocity with a 350 foot max distance. His athleticism gives him plenty of ways to impact the game on both sides of the ball.

Class of 2028

Tanner Sultan SS / OF / Catalina Foothills, AZ / 2028 Tanner impressed with advanced feel for the barrel, posting a 96 mph exit velocity and 353 foot max distance, while also flashing versatility with an 84 mph arm from the outfield and 81 mph across the infield. His offensive polish for his age makes him a name to watch as he continues to mature.

Jacob Arzaga C / OF / Desert Ridge, AZ / 2028 A strong 5’8, 159 pound catcher, Jacob showed advanced feel for the barrel with a 97 mph exit velocity and 357 foot max distance, while also turning in quick 2.03–2.17 pop times behind the plate. His offensive profile pairs well with his defensive tools, making him a steady all-around catcher.

Tucker Harden SS / 3B / Casteel, AZ / 2028 Tucker showed promise as a two-way, working his fastball up to 82 mph with feel for a full four-pitch mix while also flashing a 93 mph exit velocity and 312 foot max distance from the left side. His ability to contribute both ways adds strong value moving forward.

Rylan Day LHP / American Leadership Academy, AZ / 2028 Rylan showed his athleticism as a two-way, topping at 75 mph on the mound while also swinging it well from the left side with a 91 mph exit velocity and 330 foot max distance. His athletic frame and ability to impact the game both ways make him an intriguing follow.

Jayson Veit 1B / RHP / Salpointe Catholic, AZ / 2028 Jayson flashed two-way promise, topping at 82 mph with heavy run on the fastball while also driving balls up to 95 mph with a 360 foot max distance from the right side. His size and projection make him one of the more interesting young players to track.

Noah Marks OF / Catalina Foothills, AZ / 2028 Noah showed quick actions across the board, posting a 92 mph exit velocity with a 351 foot max distance at the plate, while also running a 7.24 60 and showing an 80 mph arm from the outfield. His balanced skillset makes him a steady, dependable presence.

Class of 2029

Kade Wilkins C / RHP / Basha, AZ / 2029 Kade showed his long-term projection with a 6’3, 187 pound frame, producing an 87 mph exit velocity with a 321 foot max distance while also posting 2.10–2.28 pop times behind the plate. His size and tools give him a strong foundation to build on moving forward.

Wrigley Rodak C / OF / Thunderbird High School, AZ / 2029 Wrigley impressed with his compact and strong build, showing quick hands at the plate with an 87 mph exit velocity and 284 foot max distance, while also recording 2.18–2.30 pop times and a 75 mph arm from the outfield. His present strength and bat control make him a steady young catcher to follow.