2027 Top-10 Uncommitted: RHP

November 25, 2025
By: California Scouting Staff

With the fall and summer circuits behind us and the 2027 State Rankings being released at the end of the summer, we’re taking a look at some of the top uncommitted players within this update. Today, we are taking a look at the top-10 uncommitted right-handed pitchers. This list is full of impact arms that are still looking for a home.

Note: This list was gathered from the Prep Baseball California rankings page, sorted by 2027 prospects and then right-handed pitchers.

2027 TOP-10 UNCOMMITTED: RHP

Aidan Kent RHP / JSerra, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 11 OverallRank: 372 / POS: 101

Braden Makley RHP / OF / Granada, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 12 OverallRank: 498 / POS: 141

From 9/11/24: “Makley is very well regarded by the Hank LoForte in NorCal who raves about the athletic 2-way product who helped Granada to an outstanding spring season that culminated with a 29-1 record and the #3 ranking in the Prep Baseball California Final Power 25 ranking. Over the course of the summer, Makley consistently dominated hitters with his mid to upper 80's FB that touches 90 MPH at present, with a pair of mid to upper 70's offspeed offerings in his SLD/CHG combo. Impressive on the mound, Makley raises his profile even higher with his athleticism and RH hitting profile that gives intriguing 2-way vibes for his future.”

Nolan Riesenberg RHP / SS / Culver City High, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 78 / POS: 17

From 5/31/25

Positional Profile: RHP/SS Two-way with athletic actions and upside on both sides.
Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Athletic, stalky frame with more room to fill.
Delivery: Starts glove low then brings high during windup. High leg kick. Body stays closed with good separation. Falls a bit off-balanced after delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path with good depth. Long, loose arm through release. Minimal recoil.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. 2-seam movement. Can throw for strikes. East-to-west control and command. T2405, 2215 average rpm.
KN: 71-71 mph.
ATH: 6.97 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.

Camden Salisbury RHP / RHP / C. K. McClatchy High, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 19

From 7/24/25

Positional Profile: Crafty RHP with confidence displayed across his arsenal. High spin secondary options, with room for projection across the board.
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Mature build with existing strength. Showcases overall athleticism with room to develop further.
Delivery: Begins with hands at neck level, before dropping to the hips to sync with the front leg. Drops into the back leg while driving down the mound with a lengthy stride. Lands slightly closed off, but gets good hip rotation around the plant leg. Shows feel for blocking and works with a consistent, athletic delivery and displays an upright finish. Comfortable utilizing a slide step out of the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Works from a 3/4 slot with a long arm path that creates depth behind the body. Shows present arm speed with solid extension through release. Finishes with heavy recoil.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. High spin offering, with good life/carry through the zone. Displays good ride at the top of the zone, missing barrels. T2233, 2151 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Good sweeping action, with some vertical drop. Displays confidence to use in any count. Effective off FB tunnel, throwing in zone for called strikes and generating uncomfortable swings away from RHH. T2290, 2131 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fading CH that kills spin and can live down in the zone. Can induce weak contact on the ground. Potential out pitch vs. LHH, but will need polish. T1515, 1401 average rpm.

Jack Hortiz RHP / 3B / Loyola High School, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 109 / POS: 21

Michael Aleman RHP / 3B / Etiwanda High School, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 122 / POS: 22

From 5/31/25

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Intriguing RHP with a quick arm and feel for a three-pitch mix.
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Rounded shoulders, strong lower half. Good proportions.
Delivery: Modified windup, starts by stepping forward, transitioning to a small leg lift and inward turn.
Arm Action: RH. Fast arm, coming from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Moderate ride with heavy arm side run. T2371, 2175 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Flashes heavy fading action and minimal vertical drop. T1662, 1568 average rpm.
CUT: 74-77 mph. Slight cutting action, tunnels FB/CH combo.

Hudson December RHP / C / El Camino Real Charter High, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 130 / POS: 23

Michael Flink RHP / 1B / Bishop Montgomery High, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 134 / POS: 25

From 10/19/25: “A strong, athletic frame at 6-2, 212 pounds, Flink shows clear physical projection and the potential to continue to add strength and velocity over time. His FB sat 86-87 mph, topping at 87.7 with a max spin rate of 2121 rpm and an 89% strike rate, showing consistent command in the zone. The CB (72-75 mph) flashed as a developing weapon, featuring sharp lateral break when he found his release point. His CH (74-78 mph) was arguably his most intriguing pitch, a true off-speed offering with low spin (1300-1600 rpm) and late arm-side fade, effectively tunneling off the FB with identical arm speed. Flink’s smooth, controlled delivery and full arm action contribute to his repeatability and deception. With continued refinement of his secondary command and natural velocity growth, Flink’s overall profile is highly projectable and points toward a promising future on the mound.”

Kolby Clair RHP / RHP / Junipero Serra High School, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 139 / POS: 27

James Venick RHP / Harvard-Westlake, CA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 141 / POS: 28

From 7/24/25

Positional Profile: RHP Long, durable right-hander with clean mechanics, late life on the fastball, and developing secondary pitches that show swing-and-miss potential.
Body: 6-3, 211-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame with present strength and room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Tall, upright setup with glove positioned at chest height. Employs a high leg kick to generate rhythm and drive, creating strong separation between hips and hands. Maintains balance and control throughout, finishing with a full, directional follow-through down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Delivers from a high 3/4 arm slot with a full-circle arm path, generating a long, whippy release that creates late arm speed and extension. Natural follow-through while maintaining balance and directional control toward the plate.
FB: T89, 86-87 mph. FB with ride/run traits; above-average vertical carry and moderate arm-side life. Induced whiffs in and at the top of the zone. T2258, 1989 average rpm.
SL: 75-75 mph. SL shows sharp vertical bite with little sweep. The depth makes it effective for potential swing-and-miss situations. Work in progress pitch. 2238 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Tumbling action with heavy arm-side run and minimal vertical drop. The low spin helps play into the late fade, creating separation from the FB and inducing weak contact and missed barrels. T1700, 1629 average rpm.

2027 Top-10 Uncommitted: RHP