2026 Top-10 Uncommitted: RHP

1. Seddrick Henderson RHP / OF / Berkeley High, CA / 2026

From 2/26/25: “In a game with little offense, the uncommitted junior made his mark on the mound in his first start for Berkeley. The transfer from De Anza allowed only one run across five innings in the season opener for Berkeley, mixing in five strikeouts and only allowing three hits. With his fastball sitting at 88-89 mph across the outing, Henderson changed eye levels well against a righty-heavy lineup, working the pitch on the outer half for called strikes and getting chases above the zone. This played well with his breaking balls, containing multiple movement profiles, one with sweeping action and one with more vertical break. Henderson made good use of his breaking ball, particularly in his last inning of work, getting ahead early in the count and using it as a putaway pitch late. Throughout the start, Henderson generated a number of whiffs and made for an uncomfortable at bat.” 

2. Gavin Cervantes RHP / OF / St. John Bosco High School, CA / 2026

From 1/18/25: “Cervantes jumped on the radar during the summer for all of the Prep Baseball California staff during an outstanding showing at the 2024 CA State Games where he was up to 90 MPH on a warm summer day. This was my first look at the rising righthander since that outing and I came away again very impressed by his present foundation and future potential. Like Champlin above his SLD picked up the majority of his whiff coming at 75-76 MPH with more a tight shape that runs away from RH hitters and in on LH hitters with Cervantes showing the feel to both throw it in the zone for strikes, but also bury when ahead in the count to attempt induce chase from hitters. His FB was slighlty down on velocity in this look (potentially a product of the colder temperatures) working at 85-87 mainly and touched 88 MPH with running action towards the arm side. He throws the FB predominantly in the strike zone, but there is some command work he will need to do as he had a few in the first inning run out over the heart of the plate that got hit well, but when he can locate the pitch where he wants it can explode in on hitters hands or run away from the barrel of a LH hitter. Cervantes punched out 2 hitters of 2 innings of work and with the present arm speed, ease of operation to the delivery, feel for the strike zone and ability to add strength to his frame there is plenty to like about the future for him.”

3. Osvaldo Nunez RHP / 1B / Bishop Alemany High School, CA / 2026

From 1/5/25: “Nunez entered the event as one of the most highly regarded arms in attendance at the Notre Dame righthander did not disappoint whatsoever. In fact, he reached a new personal best hitting 92 MPH with his FB while mixing in an ever improving SLD which is starting to gain velocity and life as he gains improved feel for it. Plus, like Newhouse above Nunez throws a highly intriguing CHG which he turns over with deception to get swing/miss - chase - soft contact from hitters. Nunez was touched for a hit after a deep count by Oregon Commit Brady Hewitt who went down and got a 3-2 SLD low away for a single and missed with a SLD for HBP, but picked up multiple Ks and showed once again why he is on the rise in Southern California and the entire state.” 

4. Jose Ortega RHP / OF / Calexico High, CA / 2026

From 4/2/25: “I got my first look at Ortega and I walked away following his outing very impressed. The first thing you notice with him is his size at 6-3, 198 lbs and how mature he looks at only 17 years old. Once he threw his first pitch, you immediately notice his raw ability on the mound and his standout 3 pitch repertoire. He worked hitters with a sinking FB at 85-87 mph and found a lot of success at the top of the zone and on the inner half to blow up barrels. His SL (68-71 mph) was his main secondary and induced many whiffs and strikeouts during the outing. It displayed tight horizontal spin and it was a power pitch for him. The most intriguing pitch however, was his SPLT. It was 76-77 mph and played off his FB at a high level. It had a few tendencies to back up on him and have too much spin but those were on rare occasions. When it was on, which came at a high rate, it disappeared from barrels with its late, downward movement. Ortega had strong command for it and I still think it’s a developing pitch for him that can continue to improve over time. He ended up finishing with a CG shutout while only allowing 3 hits and struck out 7 Huskie batters. He had quick innings while he was out there and finished the game on only 78 pitches. At the plate, Ortega also did damage. He finished 2-3 with a 2-run double off the LF wall and also hit a single up the middle in the 6th inning. He gets extended with his bat head and creates whip with the barrel when coming through the hitting zone. He chased a few off-speed pitches out of the zone in his 1st AB but made adjustments in his 2nd and 3rd PAs that resulted in hits and also runs on the board for the Bulldogs. Overall, Ortega looked the part on both sides of the ball and his strong performance helped Calexico move to 11-3-1 in 2025.”

5. Finn Demuth RHP / OF / St. Ignatius College Prep, CA / 2026

From 3/25/25: “It was my first look at Demuth, and he displayed his elite tools on the mound. He pitched 2.0 IP with 5 KS and 0 BB. The start was short due to Demuth recovering from an injury. His FB sits at 90 mph, topping out at 93. He has great control of his FB that has tons of vertical movement. He forced hitters to chase above the zone, while consistently hitting the lower part of the zone for a strike. His SL has a tight horizontal break as it consistently hits the outside and lower half of the zone. What stood out the most with Demuth was how fluid his mechanics were. He pitches from the stretch and has a smooth lower half. There is no wasted movement in his mechanics, as he works fast down hill but is also in control of his body.  Once he is ready to release he has tons of whip in his arm, allowing him to throw hard. I would like to see what Demuth can do in a full game once he gets healthy, but he certainly is a player to keep an eye on.”

6. Logan Steenburgen RHP / OF / El Dorado High, CA / 2026

From 3/18/25: “Logan Steenburgen came out of the bullpen in the seventh inning and delivered an electric five-inning relief appearance, striking out five while allowing just three hits to keep the opposing offense completely shut down. Piggybacking off of the starter, Steenburgen showcased a hard-throwing fastball paired with a tight, gyro-profiled slider that served as a true putaway pitch. His slider played exceptionally well off his arm slot and wrist pronation, generating whiffs and weak contact throughout his outing. Despite not extending deep down the mound, Steenburgen maximizes his velocity by utilizing his lower half efficiently, creating a clean, repeatable delivery that helps maintain command and effectiveness deep into his appearance. His ability to neutralize hitters with a dominant mix makes him a high-leverage arm with plenty of upside at the next level. Steenburgen is an arm to see the next time he steps on the mound.”

7. Braden Ford RHP / 1B / Livermore High, CA / 2026

From 1/30/25: “The last time I saw Braden was in the fall at the NorCal Uncommitted games at Cosumnes River College in October. Braden has a very good lower half which helps him on the mound. His FB Max on the day was 86.8 MPH and was sitting between 85.1-86.4 MPH. The CB is sharp and has some bite to it, 70.5-71.6 MPH with a spin rate of 2191 RPM. This is Braden's best off speed pitch, along with a 80% spin efficiency with the CH. (IVB avg 12.3, HM Max 12.9). Ford is set out to be the ace of Livermore HS, with a little more polish before the season starts, Braden is going to have a great year on the mound, especially with more innings under his belt.”

8. Jack McGuire RHP / Villa Park, CA / 2026

From 7/30/25: “McGuire was an easy choice for this list as he took home the MV-Pitcher award from the the 2025 California State Games event. He took the mound to start the day on Friday for the grey squad and would provide some electricity to get the day going. With a wiry build on his 6'4 frame at 188.6 lbs. McGuire is a clean mover down the mound showing consistent feel for his four pitch arsenal. His FB is the centerpiece of the quality pitch mix living at 86-87 on the offering while bumping 88 MPH that plays at the bottom of the zone or above the zone for chase. His trio of offspeed offerings help him to keep hitters off balance with the feel to throw each for strikes and an intriguing SPLT which dives off the table below the zone for chase (tunneling effectively off his FB at the bottom of the zone). McGuire would pucnh out eight hitters over his three innings and allow no runs to earn himself the MV-Pitcher honors and a spot on the top performers from Fullerton Union High School game play.”

9. Jacob Oropeza RHP / 1B / La Mirada High, CA / 2026

From 3/25/25: “Jacob Oropeza turned in a strong and efficient five-inning performance for La Mirada, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out four batters. His ability to pound the strike zone consistently (landing 60% of his pitches for strikes) made him highly effective, keeping hitters off balance and preventing them from barreling him up throughout his outing. His go-to pitch on the day was his slider, which generated weak contact and plenty of chases out of the zone. Oropeza operates from a smooth and repeatable 3/4 arm slot, which contributes to his loose arm action and natural movement on his pitches. His lead leg block engages early, allowing him to generate extra whip at his release point, adding some deception. As he continues to develop physically and refine his arsenal, Oropeza has the potential to be a highly reliable arm in the La Mirada rotation. His ability to work deep into games efficiently while generating soft contact and swings-and-misses makes him a valuable piece on the mound, and he’ll be a key arm down the stretch for La Mirada.”

10. Blake Killinger RHP / Orange Lutheran, CA / 2026

From 6/1/24: 

Positional Profile: RHP Killinger possesses a coordinated and athletic 6'6 frame. His present stuff and projectability leave tons of room to improve on an already strong foundation.
Body: 6-7, 200-pounds. Tall and developed frame with room to add.
Delivery: High leg kick. Slower motion. Keeps front hip in late to prevent flying open.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, whips forwards from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Good ride on FB, deceptive coming from high release height and with spin. T2462, 2365 average rpm.
SL: 78-79 mph. Horizontal profile, used on the outter half. T2335, 2254 average rpm.