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LATHROP, CALIF. -  On Sunday, January 11th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Bay Area Preseason ID at McBean Stadium in Lathrop, Cal. This was an open event for high school classes (2026-2029), and gave our staff an ample look at the area's talent.

Nearly 30 players made their way to Lathrop, CA and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball California staff.

Today, we will take a look at some of the standout performers from the Bay Area Preseason ID.

Top Performers

Legend Morehouse OF / LHP / Tracy High, CA / 2029 Legend Morehouse (2029 | OF/LHP | 5’9”, 162.3 lbs) was one of the younger athletes at the event and is clearly a long-term follow, with his offensive game likely coming later as he continues to mature physically. At the plate, he posted an 88.7 mph max EV, 80.5 mph average EV, and 307 ft max distance, showing baseline strength for a freshman. Defensively, he recorded 76 mph OF velo and moves well for his size, running a 7.58 60 with 18.7 mph max run speed, a 22.2" vertical, and 1.28 RSI. On the mound is where Morehouse really stood out, showing clean, repeatable mechanics and running his fastball 76–80 mph, touching 81, with advanced characteristics (2400+ spin, 21.1" max IVB). He complements the fastball with a sharp breaking ball mix, featuring a 65–67 mph curveball (2500+ spin), a 65–68 mph slider (2300+ spin), and a developing 67–68 mph changeup, giving him a legitimate three-pitch arsenal at an early age. As he gains experience and strength, Morehouse profiles as a high-upside left-handed arm in the 2029 class.

Jaden Noonan OF / Alameda, CA / 2027 Jaden Noonan (2027 | OF | 6’2”, 161.8 lbs) is a very projectable, wiry outfielder who stood out as one of the only athletes to post a sub-7.00 60 on the day, running a 6.94 with a 20.3 mph max run speed. He’s a high-end athlete with an event-best 27.4" vertical, 1.45 max RSI, and strong grip strength (R: 133.7 / L: 115.8), giving him clear physical upside as his frame continues to mature. Defensively, Noonan has the speed and range to stick in center field with the arm strength (85 mph OF velo) to also profile in right field. Offensively, he showed promising raw tools with a 97.4 mph max EV and 74.4 mph max bat speed, hinting at more power coming as he gets stronger. With his blend of athleticism, speed, arm strength, and projection, Noonan has a big junior year ahead and is an exciting upside follow in the 2027 class.

Giuseppe Bianchi C / SS / Chico High, CA / 2027 Giuseppe Bianchi (2027 | C/SS | 6’1”, 183 lbs) is an athletic backstop who recently transitioned from shortstop to catcher and has the tools to make the move successfully. Despite less-than-ideal workout conditions, he showed a strong arm behind the dish, posting 76 mph catcher velo with 2.03–2.22 pop times, and there’s clearly more in the tank as he continues to get comfortable at the position. Offensively, Bianchi stood out as one of the best hitters at the event, recording an event-best 100.3 mph max EV, an impressive 91.1 mph average EV, 370 ft max distance, and 72.4 mph max bat speed, profiling as a legitimate middle-of-the-order bat. He’s a solid overall athlete, running a 7.28 60 with 18.7 mph max run speed, a 22.2" vertical, 1.28 RSI, and excellent grip strength (R: 134.2 / L: 145.8). Now at Chico High School and heading into a big junior season, Bianchi is an intriguing follow in the '27 class.

Preston Wilkey RHP / OF / Twelve Bridges High School, CA / 2027 Preston Wilkey (2027 | OF/RHP | 5’9”, 169.3 lbs) is a highly athletic two-way prospect who showed well across the board at the event. He ran a 6.96 60 (second-best on the day) with a 19.9 mph max run speed, 23.5" vertical, and 1.35 RSI, highlighting his explosiveness and overall athletic profile. Defensively, Wilkey posted 84 mph OF velo, and while his arm plays in the outfield, it really stood out on the mound, where he showed feel for pitching and consistently pounded the strike zone. Offensively, he took short, compact swings in BP, producing a 92.6 mph max EV, 82.1 mph average EV, 340 ft max distance, and 74.4 mph max bat speed. On the mound, Wilkey ran his fastball 77–80.2 mph with solid characteristics (2000+ spin, 18.2" max IVB), pairing it with a sharp 71–73 mph slider (2350+ spin, -15.5 HM) and a developing 72–74 mph changeup, giving him a complete three-pitch mix. With his athleticism, strike-throwing ability, and two-way upside, Wilkey will help a ton contributing to his high school team this season.

Owen Soh-Tse RHP / SS / Northgate High, CA / 2027 Owen Soh-Tse (2027 | RHP/SS | 5’9”, 166.5 lbs) showed the most electric stuff on the day once he took the mound and looks like a strong candidate to eventually profile as a primary arm. His fastball was the clear weapon, sitting 82.8–84.5 mph and touching 84.7, with advanced characteristics (2250+ spin, 22.0" max IVB) and the ability to pound all four quadrants, showing natural arm-side run at times. He paired it with a sharp 66.1–71.2 mph slider (2200+ spin, -20.6 HM avg) that missed bats and a solid 72–73.3 mph changeup (1800+ spin, 19.6 HM) to round out a complete three-pitch mix. With the quality of his fastball, strike-throwing ability, and overall arm talent, Soh-Tse’s future could very well be on the mound, and with a couple more years of development, his future could be bright.

Other Notable Performances:

'27 C/1B Carson Tozzi / C.K. McClatchy High School

'28 1B/RHP Jose Reveles / Rancho Cotate High School

'28 OF/C Anthony Anderson / Benicia High School

'28 OF/RHP Wyatt Young / Sierra High School (Clovis)

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