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West Valley PID: Pitching Reports


Prep Baseball AZ Staff

GLENDALE, AZ – On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Prep Baseball Arizona staff was at Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona for the West Valley Preseason ID. The event brought together a strong group of prospects from the 2030 through 2026 classes and served as an early season checkpoint as players prepared for the upcoming spring.

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 early look at West Valley talent. This Quick Hits article highlights the players who stood out most and made a strong impression throughout the day.

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PITCHING REPORTS


Jeremy Bonnes, West-MEC - Verrado High School (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 212-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets with feet close together and hands at the chest. Leg lift works straight up and crosses the mound before striding forward. Glove side swims and a hitch in the arm creates a jerky, non fluid delivery. Struggles to stay on line and will fall to the first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot with inconsistent timing. Arm shows effort and lacks fluidity through release.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Fastball plays fairly true with limited movement. T1437, 1399 average rpm.
CB: 55-59 mph. Curveball shows short, softer break with limited depth. T1576, 1401 average rpm.
SL: 58-58 mph. Slider shows softer, loose shape with limited depth. T1260, 1260 average rpm.
SPLT: 63-64 mph.
ATH: 8.46 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.56 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 14.90 max vertical.


Brennan Bonza, Desert Mountain (AZ), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets with some space and a slightly closed stance. Glove starts in the middle of the chest, lifts with the leg, then breaks down and away. Still finds his line and keeps the head, body, and glove moving toward home. Shows a good gather, decent lower half use, and finishes his throws with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Three quarter slot with some quickness. Arm works clean through release with healthy deceleration.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Fastball plays fairly true with slight arm side run. T2043, 1932 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Slider shows sweepy action with some depth. T1866, 1839 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Changeup shows modest fade with shallow depth. T1579, 1529 average rpm.
SPLT: 62-65 mph.
ATH: 8.12 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.41 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.10 max vertical.


Andrew Boyd, Jr, Boulder Creek (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, feet start wide outside shoulder width and facing home. Hands come set low at the belt and break low. Delivery stays relaxed with loose shoulders and the glove gets on target early. Reaches a good balance point with solid rhythm and timing at the top of the leg lift. Uses the lower half well, getting into the backside and working downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action with some whip. Throws from a high 3/4 slot and shows healthy deceleration after release.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Fastball shows some ride with arm side movement. T2017, 1926 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Curveball shows moderate depth with some horizontal action. T1688, 1670 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Slider shows consistent sweep with moderate depth. T1874, 1715 average rpm.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.


Mason Broatch, Desert Mountain, 2028
Body: 6-0, 201-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets even with some space and hands at the belt. Shows good posture into a leg lift that works up and away, creating a strong balance point. Works with tempo and raises the hands to the chest before breaking down with the leg. Gets over the front side well and shows good lower half use while staying on line.
Arm Action: . Short arm action with quickness from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Fastball shows some ride with arm side movement. T2195, 2021 average rpm.
SL: 69-75 mph. Slider shows sweeping shape with some depth. T2144, 2028 average rpm.
ATH: 8.37 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.


Mason Cantu, Canyon View (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 144-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, starts with feet close together facing home and takes medium steps that move slightly outside his frame. Tempo builds as he goes, starting slow and speeding up into a strong balance point at the top of the leg lift. Hands break high near the chest and the glove works out and stays on target. Does a good job getting the head, body, and glove on line while using the ground and lower half well. From the stretch, sets with some space and a slightly closed look. Hands start at the chest and break away from the body as he drives down the mound. Overall delivery is fluid, repeatable, and works with good tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm action with some whip and twitch. Arm works clean through release with healthy deceleration and good balance after the throw.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Fastball shows some arm side tail with moderate movement. T2093, 2031 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Slider shows wider sweep with limited vertical action. T2242, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with some drop. T1522, 1390 average rpm.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.34 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.80 max vertical.


Jason Castillo, N/A, 2027
Body: 6-2, 235-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, feet start even and pointed toward home. Uses small steps and stays within his frame while working with tempo. Glove stays centered at the chest and the leg lift works out away from the body into a solid balance point. Hands break down with leg drive and he gets on line early. Lower half usage is minimal for his size and there is more in there. Tends to stay tall and will lose balance after release, often falling to the first base side.
Arm Action: . Quick arm with some whip from a 3/4 slot. Shows recoil after the throw.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Fastball shows some ride with moderate arm side movement. T2052, 1968 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Curveball shows modest depth with some sweep. T1871, 1798 average rpm.
ATH: 8.09 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.38 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.20 max vertical.


Gavin Daniels, Desert Mountain (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets even with space and lifts the leg up and away, creating a strong balance position. Works with a quick tempo and shows decent lower half use, though there is more drive available if he gets deeper into the back hip. Glove starts low on the chest and breaks away, creating some swim, but he still finds his line and stays on target. Overall delivery shows good balance and athletic quickness.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Arm works quick with clean release and healthy deceleration.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Fastball shows heavy arm side run with sinky action. T2065, 1965 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Curveball shows firmer, tighter shape with more vertical action. T1967, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Changeup shows fade with modest depth. T1632, 1437 average rpm.
CUT: 69-71 mph.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.34 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.


Rylan Day, American Leadership Academy (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: In the windup, feet start close together. Hands start high, drop, then return high at the leg lift. Leg lift works up and out, creating a good balance point. Works with tempo and breaks the hands down with leg drive. Shows some lower half use and gets the head, body, and glove on line. Will occasionally come out of the legs and stand tall at release. From the stretch, sets with space and a slightly closed look, hands relaxed near the belt.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot. Shows some quickness, but limited whip overall.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Fastball shows heavy arm side run and plays with sinky action. T1886, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Curveball shows slurvy shape with more sweep than depth. T2205, 2170 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Slider shows longer, sweeping break with depth. T2164, 2145 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Changeup shows heavy arm side fade. T1575, 1527 average rpm.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.00 max vertical.


Burke Eschmeyer, St. Thomas More (SD), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, starts on the first base side facing home and stays compact with small steps. Hands start low on the chest and rise to the face at leg lift. Shows some twist at the top, briefly flashing the back to the hitter. Hands break down with the leg and he often strides across his body, throwing against the front side. Still shows decent hip and shoulder separation, good lower half use, and overall fluidity. From the stretch, sets even with space. Hands start low, rise with the leg, then work back down to find the line. Can fall off glove side and pop up after release.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot with quickness and twitch. Some recoil at times, but an athletic mover overall.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Fastball shows some ride with limited run. T2180, 2114 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Curveball shows sharp, downer action with depth and sweep. T2400, 2366 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Slider shows sweep with some depth. T2316, 2277 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Changeup shows moderate fade with some depth. T1618, 1509 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.10 max vertical.


Grant Garduno, Desert Mountain (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 193-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Hands set at the belt with a quick, high leg lift. Shows good posture and stride with strong lower half drive off the mound. Fluid mover who keeps the body and glove on line and finishes in control.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, and quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Finishes with healthy deceleration and a controlled follow through.
FB: T90, 86-90 mph. Fastball shows ride with arm side movement. T2348, 2265 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Slider shows sweepy break with modest depth. T2283, 2269 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Changeup shows short, straighter action. T1533, 1457 average rpm.


Hudson Gibbons, Desert Mountain (AZ), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-6, 138-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets even with some space and hands high at the chest with elbows flared. Slight knee bend and a straight up leg lift with the front foot tucked. Glove can swim away from the body, but he gets over the front side and shows intent to use the ground. Lower half usage is limited, though he works to drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action with some quickness from a three quarter slot. Arm works clean through release with healthy deceleration after the throw.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Fastball shows some ride with arm side run. T1749, 1685 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Slider shows longer sweep with some depth. T1863, 1769 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with limited depth. T1750, 1636 average rpm.


Chase Gilmore, Skyline (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 167-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, feet face home with a tall posture. Hands stay close to the chest and steps are short and controlled, keeping him within his frame. Hands break down with the leg drive. From the stretch, sets with space and hands near the lower chest, lifting with the leg and breaking down. Shows decent lower half use and keeps the head, body, and glove on line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot with a clean, controlled release.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Fastball shows some ride with modest arm side movement. T1998, 1898 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Curveball shows deeper, sharper break with strong depth. T2225, 2196 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Slider shows moderate sweep with shallow depth. T2203, 2203 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with some drop. T1753, 1668 average rpm.


Brady Hallen, Hamilton (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, works with quick tempo. Feet face home and steps stay small and compact. Hands break at chest height with some glove side swim, but he finds his line and keeps everything moving toward the target. Follows his throws home and uses the lower half well. From the stretch, hands start low, rise with the leg, and break again around chest height.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from a 3/4 slot with healthy deceleration after release.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Fastball shows modest ride with arm side movement. T2151, 2034 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Curveball shows tight, sharp break with strong downward action. T2539, 2432 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Slider shows sharp, late sweep with depth. T2388, 2345 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with limited depth. T1596, 1527 average rpm.


Noah Heil, Kofa (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 166-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, starts on the first base side of the mound with feet close and staggered. Hands start low and rise with the leg lift into a solid balance point. Hands break down with the lead leg and he points himself toward the catcher early, getting on line quickly. From the stretch, sets even with little space. Hands start low on the chest, lift with the leg, then extend out to get on line. Some head tilt to the first base side, but momentum stays moving toward home and he follows his throws. Shows decent lower half use overall with long limbs and athletic timing.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action with some quickness. Throws from over the top to high 3/4. Finishes with good follow through and healthy deceleration.
FB: T80, 75-80 mph. Fastball shows some ride with light arm side movement. T2165, 1765 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Curveball shows moderate depth with some sweep. T2111, 2039 average rpm.
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.70 max vertical.


Angel Hernandez, West-MEC - Apollo High School (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 212-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, feet start close together facing home. Glove breaks high at the chest with a swimming action. Shows decent lower half use. From the stretch, sets even with space and works from the third base side. Hands start low on the chest, lift with the leg into a good balance point, then break out and away, which can pull him off line. Head stays on line for the most part and he follows his throws.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm action from a 3/4 slot with a slinging look. Shows recoil after release.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Fastball shows modest ride with arm side run. T2030, 1890 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Curveball shows shallow break with modest sweep. T2296, 2117 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Slider shows sweep with some cut action. T2251, 2087 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with some depth. T1862, 1812 average rpm.
ATH: 8.12 runner in the 60. 1.94 and 4.46 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.00 max vertical.


Robert Isaacson, Ctd - Buena High School (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets slightly open with hands relaxed at the belt and loose shoulders. Quick mover with a fast tempo. Hands lift with the leg and break down and away with minimal swim. Keeps the head, body, and glove on line and follows his throws with only slight pull to the third base side.
Arm Action: LH. Works from a high 3/4 to over the top slot. Arm is clean and quick with healthy deceleration.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Fastball shows heavy arm side run with sink. T1987, 1897 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Curveball shows depth with limited horizontal movement. T1969, 1928 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Changeup shows heavy arm side fade. T1510, 1354 average rpm.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.


Logan Jackson, Mountain Ridge (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets with feet close together and hands at the chest with shrugged shoulders. Hands lift with the leg and the glove swims out during the move down the mound. Shows decent lower half use and will drag the back foot at times. Tends to fall off glove side and can yank when out of sync.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, slinging arm action from a 3/4 to low 3/4 slot. Athletic arm with freedom, but control can vary.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Fastball shows arm side run with modest ride. T2062, 1827 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Slider shows tighter, firmer break with depth. T2133, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with limited drop. T1593, 1543 average rpm.


Brody Laborin, Canyon View (AZ), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, feet start pointed toward home with small steps that stay within his frame. Hands begin low at the belt and rise to the lower chest with the leg lift. Front leg swings up without reaching a true balance point. Hand break leads with the elbow and shows some swim as the ball works up near the top of the head before release. Overall delivery looks stiff at times with limited lower half involvement. From the stretch, feet come set closed with little space. Hands again start at the belt and lift to the chest with the leg lift. Lower half usage remains minimal, but he shows decent balance after release.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action that works from a three quarter slot with some quickness. Arm gets up on time and generally works clean through release. Shows signs of healthy deceleration, with only occasional recoil.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Fastball plays fairly true with limited movement. T1784, 1641 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Curveball shows loose shape with minimal depth and sweep. T1655, 1493 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Changeup plays fairly straight with modest drop. T972, 881 average rpm.
ATH: 8.00 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 15.40 max vertical.


Noah Laudando, Canyon View (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 146-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Comes set with hands at the chest and shows a slow, controlled gather into a high leg lift. Hands work down with the leg. Uses the lower half well with a good stride and stays on line, consistently following his throws.
Arm Action: RH. True three quarter slot with loose, whippy action. Arm works fast and clean with healthy deceleration after release.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Fastball shows some arm side tail and plays mostly true. T2187, 2111 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Slider shows sweepy shape with moderate depth. T2351, 2263 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Changeup shows firm fade with limited depth. T1952, 1865 average rpm.
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.20 max vertical.


Grayson Leonardis, Paradise Honors (6-0), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, starts sideways to home with feet close together. Hands stay high under the chin throughout the leg lift. Arms swing out wide with a swimming action. Shows some lower half use, but can struggle to consistently find his line. From the stretch, sets even with space around shoulder width and will slide step at times. Works with some tempo, but still stays tall through much of the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a high 3/4 slot with some quickness, but not much whip. Shows healthy arm deceleration.
FB: T83, 76-83 mph. Fastball shows noticeable ride with consistent arm side movement. T2014, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 58-62 mph. Curveball shows deeper break with wider horizontal movement. T1894, 1739 average rpm.
CH: 63-71 mph. Changeup shows consistent fade with some drop. T1774, 1645 average rpm.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.30 max vertical.


Sean McDaniels, Liberty (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 194-pounds.
Delivery: From the stretch, sets even with space and hands relaxed at the belt. Hands lift with the leg, then break down and away. Gets into the backside fairly well. From the windup, starts facing home with small, controlled steps and good posture. Shows some lower half use, but there is more available. Glove can pull him off line at times, though he generally keeps the head on target and follows his throws.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a high 3/4 slot with some quickness. Will stand tall after release and show recoil.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Fastball shows some ride with minimal movement. T2607, 2499 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Slider shows shorter break with limited movement. T2381, 2294 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Changeup shows modest fade with some drop. T2316, 2260 average rpm.


Joseph Moreno, Clairemont High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds.
Delivery: In the windup, starts sideways to home with hands set high and small, quick steps. Glove side swims on the break but works back on line to the target. From the stretch, sets closed and moves with a quick tempo. Hands stay high throughout and the pace stays aggressive. Can fall off to the first base side when he overthrows.
Arm Action: RH. Works from a low three quarter slot with quickness, but the arm can work across the body. Shows some recoil at times, though balance in the finish is solid for the most part.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Fastball shows modest ride with arm side movement. T2170, 2108 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Slider shows tight, lateral break with late sweep. T2149, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Changeup shows moderate fade with some drop. T1804, 1707 average rpm.
CUT: 68-68 mph.
ATH: 8.17 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 13.00 max vertical.


Zayden Peltz, EVIT - Chandler High School (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 191-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets with space and hands at the chest. Closes the front shoulder during a high leg lift, gets into the back hip, and explodes down the mound. Shows quick twitch movement and strong lower half use. Head, body, and glove stay on line with good balance and control. Can fall to the first base side when overthrowing.
Arm Action: RH. Twitchy arm action from a 3/4 slot. Finishes clean with healthy deceleration and consistently follows his throws home.
FB: T93, 92-93 mph. Fastball plays fairly true with arm side movement. T2623, 2425 average rpm.
SL: 83-84 mph. Slider shows firmer, power shape with depth. T2721, 2384 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Changeup shows firm fade with minimal drop. T1936, 1924 average rpm.
ATH: 33.30 max vertical.


Nikko Serrano, Perry (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 178-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, feet are slightly staggered and pointed toward home. Movements stay small and controlled. Hands set high on the chest and break mostly straight down with minimal reach away from the body. Leg lift works out and away with good balance. From the stretch, sets with space and again shows good balance at the top. Uses the lower half decently driving forward, but will stand tall at times through the finish.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot. Shows recoil after release and tends to finish upright.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Fastball shows arm side run with modest sink. T1739, 1565 average rpm.
SL: 61-66 mph. Slider shows short break with modest lateral action. T1627, 1416 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Changeup shows limited movement overall. T1245, 1137 average rpm.
ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.80 max vertical.


Jax Sherman, Hamilton (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 151-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, starts with feet close together facing home. Hands begin at the chest and break down with the leg drive. Glove works back on line to the target. Lower half usage is limited, but he works downhill and does a good job staying on line with the head, body, and glove. From the stretch, sets even with space, shows a slower leg lift, and again breaks the hands down with the leg drive while staying on line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action with some quickness. Throws from a high three quarter to over the top slot and stays balanced after release.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Fastball shows some ride with modest arm side movement. T1931, 1844 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Curveball shows moderate depth with short horizontal action. T1861, 1793 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Slider shows shorter, flatter shape with limited depth. T1915, 1776 average rpm.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.90 max vertical.


Kailer Smith, Phoenix Country (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Sets with space and a slightly closed look. Hands start at the belt, lift with the leg, then work down with the lead leg. Stays on line throughout and uses the lower half well. Keeps the head, body, and glove moving toward the target. Delivery looks fluid, repeatable, and comfortable with good rhythm and timing.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action with a slinging, whippy look. Throws from a 3/4 slot and follows his throws home.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Fastball shows some ride with arm side movement. T2093, 1923 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. Slider shows short, flatter break. T2478, 2402 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Changeup shows consistent fade with some drop. T1811, 1778 average rpm.
ATH: 8.21 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.60 max vertical.


Anthony Solis, Desert Vista (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds.
Delivery: From the windup, starts on the first base side with feet close together and turned sideways to home. Takes short steps, stays inside his frame, and works with a quick, controlled tempo. Hands stay high at the chest throughout and the leg lift works up and away into a strong balance point, crossing the rubber and sitting well into the backside. Some glove swim shows up, but he gets everything moving toward home with authority. Landing spot is consistent and he keeps the head, body, and glove on line. From the stretch, sets just outside shoulder width and closed with hands near the chin. Leg lift stays high and crosses with tempo. Continues to use the ground and lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, and repeatable arm action with whip. Throws from a 3/4 slot and finishes with healthy deceleration, following his throws home.
FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Fastball shows some ride with limited movement. T2033, 1960 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. Curveball shows power depth with heavy vertical break. T2488, 2483 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Slider shows sweepy break with limited vertical action. T2544, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Changeup shows firm fade with modest depth. T1883, 1823 average rpm.
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.60 max vertical.


Nash Taber, Sinagua Middle School (AZ), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 124-pounds.
Delivery: Works from a compact windup with feet starting close together and slightly turned. Takes short, controlled steps and stays inside his frame. Hands start high and stay high into a high leg lift, creating some tension up top. Balance is solid, but the hand break can get away from the body and he works to find his line downhill. Limited lower half involvement overall and tends to stay tall through release. From the stretch, sets slightly closed with some space in the feet. Hands start near the belt and lift with the leg, keeping a steady tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action with some quickness. Throws from a high three quarter to over the top slot and stays on top of the ball. Arm works clean through release with decent deceleration and a controlled overall look.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Fastball shows ride with arm side movement. T1935, 1852 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Curveball shows softer, shorter break with limited depth. T2049, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 61-61 mph. Slider shows short, shallow break with limited movement.
CH: 64-65 mph. Changeup shows arm side fade with some drop. T1534, 1470 average rpm.
ATH: 8.12 runner in the 60. 1.99 and 4.49 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.70 max vertical.