Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 Tyke Daniels


RJ Elmore
Western Operations

The summer is in full swing, and the Prep Baseball Arizona staff has hosted several events featuring talented uncommitted prospects. So far, we’ve completed two of three Summer ID events, showcasing standout players who earned invites to the Future Games in July. We also wrapped up both Top Prospect Games, which included many high-quality players from the classes of 2026 and 2027, with more Future Games invites handed out.

Our staff has had eyes on hundreds of players this summer, including an in-depth look at those who performed at our events. As the summer continues, we will be highlighting some of the top uncommitted prospects in Arizona who made strong impressions, with our Uncommitted Spotlight Series.

We continue to highlight some of our Summer Showcase standouts with '26 RHP/OF Tyke Daniels. Tyke was one of the top arms we saw at the Top Prospect Games, earning himself a Senior Future Games invite with his performance. He showcased a polished 3-pitch mix and showed the ability to command all three for strikes. The fastball sat 86–87 mph and generated some swing-and-miss. The slider came in at 75–76 with tight shape, and the changeup might be the separator—averaging around 1100 RPM with plenty of depth. While we primarily focused on his work on the mound in this article, Tyke also led the event with a 94 mph outfield velocity and turned in some solid numbers at the plate, showcasing his all-around athleticism. As his velocity continues to trend upward, Tyke is definitely a name to keep an eye on throughout the summer.

This article will take a closer look at Daniel’s recent metrics, scouting videos, and scouting notes.

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Scouting Report

6/03/25

Tyke Daniels, Queen Creek (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds.
Arm Action: RH. H 3/3. Quick arm
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. T2225, 2070 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. T2068, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1337, 1143 average rpm.
CUT: 74-74 mph.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.76 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.40 max vertical.

6/03/25

Tyke Daniels, Queen Creek (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic set up, slightly open stance. Slight bend in the knees. Strind brings him back to square position. Hands help above shoulder with some rythme. Works mostly to the pull side. Handsy hitter. Inconsistent with the barrel.
Arm: RH. OF-94 mph.

10/27/24

Tyke Daniels, a 2026 right-handed pitcher and outfielder from Mountain Ridge High School, was a standout performer at the recent scout day, impressing with both power and athleticism. At the plate, Daniels displayed a powerful swing, generating a max exit velocity of 96.8 mph and reaching a max distance of 359 feet, primarily driving balls to the pull side with his “short to it, long through it” bat path. He also showcased his speed with a 7.04-second 60-yard dash, rounding out his profile as a well-rounded and promising talent on both sides of the ball.



Upcoming Events

Showcase State Date Location
Peoria Summer ID AZ 07/01 Liberty High School - Peoria, AZ
Senior Future Games (Class of 2026) NATIONAL 07/22 LakePoint Sports
Future Games (Class of 2027) NATIONAL 07/23 LakePoint Sports
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30) NATIONAL 07/24 LakePoint Sports
Tucson Summer ID AZ 08/23 Kino Sports Complex - Tucson, AZ

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