Bay Area Summer ID: Positional Analysis
August 20, 2026
On June 30th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Bay Area Summer ID at Islanders Field in Lathrop, Cal. This was an open event for high school classes (2026-2030), and gave our staff an ample look at the area’s top prospects.
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Today, we will we’re taking a look at all of the positional scouting reports:
POSITIONAL ANALYSIS
Jack Addison, Placer High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Quick twitch athlete with flashy speed and high quality power potential.
Body: 5-5, 153-pounds. Presently a quick twitch, quality athlete. Stocky, short build with strong legs.
Hit: RHH. Very balanced base. Medium leg kick that enables quality hip rotation. Hands held away from body at shoulder length. Some hand movement and a lot of bat wag. Displays quality bat speed and strong raw power. Bat has strong whip that brings the barrel through the zone with a lot of force. Pulls the ball with authority.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Solid arm action, moderate arm whip and average arm speed. Uses all sorts of arm slots to get throws off and is accurate from all of them.
Defense: Displays incredible range and quality hands. Keeps center of gravity balanced and low. Moves very efficiently laterally. His speed enables him to make up ground in a hurry.
Athletic Testing: Quick twitch athlete with flashy speed and high quality power potential. runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.19 Edge Score.
Brett Barnes, Cardinal Newman High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Lanky athlete with quality power potential and very strong instincts and movements in the infield. Also has a loose arm action with a quality changeup.
Body: 5-10.4, 161-pounds. Lanky with long legs. For his build a quality athlete.
Hit: RHH. Low, wide base, feet spread very far apart. Hands held above shoulder height, bat angle pointed over his head. Minimal bat movement and very quiet hands. No leg kick, just a simple, small, quiet stride to shift balanced to back leg for load. Strong bat whip and solid bat speed. Barrel spends quality time in the zone. Path gets long at times but when staying compact is an efficient, powerful path. Displays flashes of quality power, specifically pullside.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Strong arm speed with solid arm whip. High 3/4 armslot. Displays a strong ability to get everything on his throws.
Defense: Moves fluidly in the infield. Keeps his gravity balanced and does not get off balance easily. Comes through the ball extremely well with sound footwork and clean movements.
Athletic Testing: Lanky athlete with quality power potential and very strong instincts and movements in the infield. Also has a loose arm action with a quality changeup. runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.94 Edge Score.
Marc Borzoni, St Ignatius College Preparatory (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Incredibly strong build that accesses high quality power to all fields and allows a strong arm in the field.
Body: 6-3.1, 198-pounds. Big, strong upper body with a quality build strength wise and still more room to grow into more muscle.
Hit: RHH. Very open stance. Stands tall in the box with hands about shoulder height. Some bat wag but overall quietness in the setup. Small leg kick and medium stride that hovers in the air to adjust timing. Possesses quick bat whip and bat speed. Stays short to the ball and gets the barrel head to the ball extremely quickly. Finds the barrel more often than not and shows a feel for going to all fields with power. Displays high quality power potential.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Stiff arm action with just moderate speed and below average whip. Short arm reach back. However, he gets good velocity on his throws because of his strength, which makes up for the inefficiencies in his motion.
Defense: Clean footwork but slow moving. When he shows more urgency it gets better but overall is on the slower side of fielders. Gets down very well for his size and does a strong job of making sure he fields the ball cleanly before moving on.
Athletic Testing: Incredibly strong build that accesses high quality power to all fields and allows a strong arm in the field. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.5 Edge Score.
Bradley Canfield, Amador Valley High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Classic power hitter with big potential to do damage to all fields.
Body: 6-0.4, 199-pounds. Big burly size with heavy seat top, quality athlete for his build.
Hit: LHH. Straight legs and hunched back. Slightly angled bat back, quiet hands and minimal bat wag. Lower half stays pretty still and strong. Quality bat speed and easy fluidity to all fields. Strong bat whip. Keeps the barrel in the zone a very long time. Keeps the bat path geared to opposite field to hold a strong approach but goes pullside incredibly well. Power is not always consistent to all fields but has incredible power potential. Easy power pullside.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.6 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Solid arm action and great strength. 3/4 release that works well from third base. Keeps throws on a straight line.
Defense: Solid hands, a little stiff in legs. Takes good reads on groundballs. Better suited for third base rather than shortstop and likely where he ends up body wise.
Athletic Testing: Classic power hitter with big potential to do damage to all fields. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.57 Edge Score.
Kobe Castro, Redwood High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP Very strong, fundamental player with great power potential.
Body: 5-10.2, 204-pounds. Heavyset, strong, stocky. Typical catcher base.
Hit: RHH. Even base, hands at shoulder height. Minimal bat movement and keeps a very quiet stance overall. Medium wide base and short stride as a load. Solid bat speed and bat whip. Big launch angle, sharper bat path. Very strong swing and keeps two strong hands on plan to get barrel through the zone well.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Very quick release. Short reach back and quality arm speed and arm whip. Keeps throws low, providing accurate hops for infielders.
Defense: 2.09-2.28 pop time range; Fundamental footwork. Very clean, a little bit slow. Solid receiver. Ok range, but gets down well.
Athletic Testing: Very strong, fundamental player with great power potential. runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 48.2 Edge Score.
Maxwell Chersky, Monte Vista High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Strong showcase of a very compact swing with a quality approach to all fields while being best suited for 2B.
Body: 5-7.6, 144-pounds. Short but not necessarily stocky, heavy legs but athletic upper body. Lots of room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Moderate bat wag, brings bat angled past head at some points. Semi narrow stance, relatively tall. Simple stride, barely much of a leg kick. Quality bat whip with inconsistent but solid bat speed. Stays short through the ball in a two handed bat path and collapses on inside pitches well. Displays a present feel for bat control and a strong approach.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Displays an arm action with a lot of room to improve. Moderate arm speed and arm whip. Inconsistent release point and reach back, while also being quite stiff. This limits velocity and accuracy.
Defense: Gets to balls well with a decent display of range. Showcases quality skills coming in on the ball. Is stiff in the back moving laterally land setting up.
Athletic Testing: Strong showcase of a very compact swing with a quality approach to all fields while being best suited for 2B. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.25 Edge Score.
Gabriel Coca, Monte Vista High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Athletic swing with plus power, strong arm, and enormous potential.
Body: 6-0.5, 178-pounds. High quality athlete with strong legs.
Hit: RHH. Displays great balance and a pretty upright stance. Hands held still slightly above shoulder height. Bat has some wag but not a lot. Simple stride step as a load. Stays incredibly calm and relaxed. Shows off incredible bat speed. Engages his lower body extremely well. Barrel stays in the zone a very long time and he has a strong launch angle to display comfortably plus power to all fields.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (98.5 avg.); 400-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Displays an incredible arm with smooth 3/4 arm slot and path. Strong reach back and quick arm speed with strong arm whip. Puts balls on a line consistently with quality velocity.
Defense: Tracks balls quite well. Displays strong range and ability to be in position to field the ball and get good energy into his throws. First step needs work.
Athletic Testing: Athletic swing with plus power, strong arm, and enormous potential. runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.6 Edge Score.
Nicholas Cressio, De La Salle (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS High quality athlete with a quality glove, strong arm, and power potential.
Body: 5-8.3, 144-pounds. High quality athlete with long legs and arms. Plenty of room to gain muscle.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, upright stance. Stays very still, hands are incredibly quiet and no bat wag. Medium leg kick with no stride. Excellent bat speed and strong bat whip. Efficient path for the barrel in the zone and it stays over the plate a long time. Very smooth and quick with no wasted movement. Offers him the chance to have quality power to all fields.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Quality arm strength. Short arm action and very shallow reach back. Solid arm speed and arm whip. Gets a lot of energy behind his arm action.
Defense: Stays low and athletic consistently. Strong center of gravity. Extremely quick moving laterally. Displays presently quality range and soft hands.
Athletic Testing: High quality athlete with a quality glove, strong arm, and power potential. runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Billy Duplissea, Miramonte High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF Quality fielder with a potentially powerful upper body.
Body: 5-10.5, 185-pounds. Big heavyset, blocky build with strong upper body.
Hit: SH. Wide, slightly open stance. Keeps center of gravity low to the ground. Has a decent amount of bat wag and some hand movement, though they mostly stay strong in their shoulder height position. Small leg kick and long stride forward. Sinks down when swinging. High quality bat whip and excellent bat speed. Sometimes has a hitch in the start of his bat path which takes away from his power and timing. Otherwise stays very short to the ball and gets to the inside pitch very well.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. OF - 72 mph. Solid arm action. High 3/4 arm slot with moderate arm whip and solid arm speed. Short reach back. Consistently puts throws on a line.
Defense: 2.16-2.31 pop time range; Quality footwork and strong receiving skills. Puts himself in a position to throw the ball efficiently. Needs some work on blocking balls.
Athletic Testing: Quality fielder with a potentially powerful upper body. runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.44 Edge Score.
Kyson Enos, Liberty High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Strong runner with quality fielding traits and some power.
Body: 5-9.8, 149-pounds. Quality athlete built for speed. Lots of room to grow and fill out.
Hit: LHH. Lots of movement in the upper body. Has a strong bat wag and hands move as well. Entire upper body moves at same speed as bat wag. As pitcher begins his motion he becomes very still. Pretty standard height in stance and slightly open. Small leg kick and medium stride. Solid bat speed, moderate bat whip. Can bar out from body which does not make the path as consistent as it could be. Accesses strong pullside power easily.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 release. Loose arm action, fairly deep reach back. Solid arm whip and arm speed. Generally very accurate.
Defense: Sound footwork and efficient movements. Moves to his left incredibly quickly. Very fluid with soft hands, making for an easy shortstop type.
Athletic Testing: Strong runner with quality fielding traits and some power. runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.33 Edge Score.
Emilio Estrada, Franklin High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Small frame that packs a solid bat and 3 interesting pitch shapes, though pitching is much more raw.
Body: 5-5.3, 127-pounds. Strong athlete for his size. Very small frame but solid power packed into it. Hitting a growth spurt would create a quality athlete.
Hit: LHH. Very upright, very compact, slightly open. Large stride forward for his load. Features some violent movements that can create power but also throw him out of movement. Hands held above shoulder height with minimal bat wag. Strong bat speed and moderate bat whip. Barrel stays in the zone a long time. Bat path and launch angle are inconsistent due to the violence of some noisy swing and load mechanics. Hits a lot of groundballs and needs to start elevating.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Quality arm strength. Not very efficient in his throwing movements. Does not get energy behind the lead up to his throws and his arm action is very stiff. Straight back reach back, solid arm speed but poor whip.
Defense: Solid at tracking flyballs and displays quality range. Needs to be better at getting behind fly balls. Gets around ground balls well.
Athletic Testing: Small frame that packs a solid bat and 3 interesting pitch shapes, though pitching is much more raw. runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.59 Edge Score.
Rhythm Green, McKinleyville High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Potential power bat with a better future as a pitcher with a strong fastball and quality breaking ball.
Body: 5-10.8, 177-pounds. Slightly blocky but still quality athlete with room in the legs for real power.
Hit: RHH. Very wide stance, almost setting up lower body completely horizontally. Think Rafael Devers type stance from the right side. Moderate to minimal bat wag and high hands. Significant leg kick to get closed on load. Has a habit of leaking forward, which negatively affects power and bat path. Quality bat speed and strong bat whip. Consistent launch angle and efficient path through the zone. Gets barrel to the ball easily. Potential for a plus power hitter.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Strong arm with quality arm whip and arm speed. Easily puts balls on a line with efficient arm action.
Defense: Perhaps more of a 3B build, but showcases solid range and solid hands at SS, with a quality trait of reading balls and hops well.
Athletic Testing: Potential power bat with a better future as a pitcher with a strong fastball and quality breaking ball. runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.05 Edge Score.
Nat Ha, Vista del Lago High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Strong athlete with a lot of power in his bat and a good cutter and arm action on the mound.
Body: 6-0.2, 169-pounds. High quality athlete, well put together with large frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly hunched, narrow stance with some leg kick and medium stride. Hands are very quiet held shoulder height with no bat wag. Quick bat with strong whip. Barrel gets to the ball quickly. Sometimes will lock up his arms for no reason, specifically on inside pitches, which limits bat speed. Launch angle is inconsistent so the power he has he does not always put into play due to high rate of groundballs. Very much plus power waiting to be consistently unlocked.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Slightly stiff arm action but is quick and efficient. Strong arm overall with low 3/4 slot. Reach back is quick and short. Puts good velocity behind each throw.
Defense: Active feet, footwork is quick but can get lost in all the movement at times. Showcases strong range and good movement laterally.
Athletic Testing: Strong athlete with a lot of power in his bat and a good cutter and arm action on the mound. runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.66 Edge Score.
Lj Harrell, Bishop O'Dowd High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF Small frame but great athlete with an extremely quick bat.
Body: 5-8.3, 175-pounds. High quality athlete. Packs speed and power into a small frame, though not much room to grow from his current build.
Hit: RHH. Medium width stance and height. Preloaded to back leg. Low center of gravity. Medium leg kick, short stride for a load. Good posture and quiet hands. Very quick bat with strong whip. Consistent, compact bat path that utilizes his power well. Rarely gets long, but thats the only mistake he has in his swing.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Deep reach back, long arm action. Slow arm speed and not much arm whip. Does not do a great job of getting energy behind his throws.
Defense: Quality outfielder. Tracks balls well and presently has strong range. Needs to work on getting around flyballs better to set him up to throw.
Athletic Testing: Small frame but great athlete with an extremely quick bat. runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.99 Edge Score.
Preston Hillis, Las Lomas High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Strong athlete that uses his athleticism well both at the plate and in the field. His future is on the mound with a strong fastball and quality changeup.
Body: 5-9.5, 162-pounds. Very strong athlete with room to continue growing.
Hit: RHH. Very still setup. Quite relaxed, bat rested on shoulder, even stance. Solid leg kick and a little stride to load and time. Quick, strong two handed swing. Bat speed is quality and he strong great bat whip. Barrel gets into the zone quickly and stays there a long time. Can jam himself by beng too short sometimes.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. High 3/4 release that is very pitcher-like. Gets a deep reach back almost like a full windup and if he is going to play the infield need to cut that down. Strong arm speed and arm whip. Very strong arm overall.
Defense: Active feet, can be too quick and rush at times. Hands are solid and he has quality range. Uses his athleticism well.
Athletic Testing: Strong athlete that uses his athleticism well both at the plate and in the field. His future is on the mound with a strong fastball and quality changeup. runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.15 Edge Score.
Anthony Hoshida, Concord High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B Quality defender with a long swing.
Body: 5-7.9, 179-pounds. Short but has a big frame and upper body, strong and blocky.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, open stance with bat rested on shoulder. Moderate bat wag. Big leg kick, no stride. Quality bat speed and solid bat whip. Swing is sweepy, needs to shorten up to be even faster and tap into power. Sweepy bat path leaves him susceptible to high locations.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Very accurate arm. High 3/4 release out of strong reach back and quality arm speed/whip. If he can get stronger without sacrificing the accuracy, it will be a high quality arm.
Defense: 2.25-2.37 pop time range; Strong footwork and quality receiving skills. Solid blocker and locates the ball quickly.
Athletic Testing: Quality defender with a long swing. runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.44 Edge Score.
Brandon Hurtado, Freedom High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS Quality fielder and fundamental pitcher with a lot of room to grow.
Body: 5-10.6, 144-pounds. Long legs, light upper body, a lot of room to grow and fill out. Projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall, leaned back stance. Starts with weight on back foot. Very quiet with his hands, not really any bat wag, very soft with his load. No leg kick, just a stride. Smooth and efficient bat path. Solid bat speed and moderate bat whip. Swing will play better as he gets stronger. Goes to all fields well, though power only really plays pullside.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74.8 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Very strong arm action. Quick low 3/4 release. Whippy and efficient reach back with quality arm speed and arm whip. Uses athletic upper body to throw from any angle.
Defense: Showcases at present quality range with efficient movements and fluid footwork. Strong going laterally and gets good reads off the bat.
Athletic Testing: Quality fielder and fundamental pitcher with a lot of room to grow. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.47 Edge Score.
Graham Jenkins, Miramonte High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF Strong athlete that makes the most of his frame with room to improve his swing and arm action to get more power.
Body: 5-9.9, 151-pounds. Smaller frame for his age but is a quality athlete that packs a lot of power and speed into his strong legs and arms.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, but mostly even, stance with strong balance. Small leg kick, mostly just a stride forward. Moderate bat wag but hands stay still and quiet. Very low effort setup but gets ready for every pitch. Moderate bat speed and beow average bat whip. Barrel can get to the ball efficiently and stays in the zone a long time, but the bat just isn't that fast. However, his strength and feel for the barrel showcase presently quality power.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. 3/4 arm slot with solid arm speed and moderate whip. Gets a little stiff at times, especially in his reach back, but when he is fluid its an efficient and accurate motion.
Defense: Always active and moving. Tracks balls well and displays quality range. Takes good routes and is able to get around balls with ease.
Athletic Testing: Strong athlete that makes the most of his frame with room to improve his swing and arm action to get more power. runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.24 Edge Score.
Theodore (Teddy) Klaassen, Tamalpais High (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/C Quick athlete with poor strength, which is his key to improving.
Body: 5-6.2, 122-pounds. Quick twitch athlete with small frame. A lot of room and time to grow into more strength.
Hit: SH. Very open and wide stance. Shoulders don't start completely square to pitcher. Hands are quiet with moderate to minimal bat wag. Closes up well with double toe tap, not much of a leg kick, small stride. Long and slow swing with poor speed and whip. Simply needs to get stronger. Consistently has a good opposite approach. Not any power to speak of.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (60.4 avg.); 202-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with moderate arm whip but solid arm speed. Gets all he can into every throw. Quick but deep reach back. Does not have enough strength to consistently put balls on a line accurately, but does not have bad accuracy either.
Defense: Strong fundamentals. Gets the ball out of his glove quick. Active feet and quality range. Needs to work on not popping up too quickly.
Athletic Testing: Quick athlete with poor strength, which is his key to improving. runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.23 Edge Score.
Zach Langum, Escalon High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B Quality fielder with a lot of rawness in his game.
Body: 6-2.2, 166-pounds. Tall build that seems quite filled out with strong legs.
Hit: RHH. Very unique stance. Slightly hunched but mostly quite tall, feet narrow together. Extremely open, chest pretty much facing the pitcher. Big leg kick and medium stride, works hard to get his body closed before his swing, causing foot to get down late at times. Some bat wag but still hands. Solid bat speed and bat whip. Stays inside the ball well for someone with his build. Very much geared for line drives. Path gets pull happy at times. Gap to gap hitter, no notable power though he has some potential to unlock.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 145-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Super short arm action with low 3/4 release, if not side arm at times. Really chokes his reach back which sacrifices a lot of velocity. Also can lead to accuracy issues.
Defense: Looks much more athletic in the field than the batters box. Displays strong range and solid hands while being very under control.
Athletic Testing: Quality fielder with a lot of rawness in his game. runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 37.61 Edge Score.
Johnson Lee, Valley Christian Schools (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/3B 2B that has his potential capped because of very small frame, but flashes solid power potential and a good glove.
Body: 5-4.1, 162-pounds. Very small and light frame. Packs solid muscle into the frame but is pretty filled out.
Hit: RHH. Moderate open stance, wide base. Some hand wag with consistent bat wag. Does a strong job of sitting on back leg to get power, Small stride used not so much for the load but to close up. Generates excellent bat speed and bat whip despite his small frame. Barrel sits in the zone a very long time, allowing him to barrel the ball to all fields. Power really only shows up pullside.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Efficient arm action. 3/4 arm slot and smooth reach back. Best suited for 2B, as he simply does not have the strength for the left side of the infield.
Defense: Displays strong traits moving laterally and in on the ball. Solid range and decent glovework. Could play SS but best at 2B.
Athletic Testing: 2B that has his potential capped because of very small frame, but flashes solid power potential and a good glove. runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.56 Edge Score.
PJ Linck, De La Salle (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B Plus athlete with plus power potential, a very quick bat, and high quality arm.
Body: 6-2.9, 203-pounds. Plus athlete with great strength and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall and wide, even feet with great balance. Double step into medium stride and no leg kick for a load. Small bat wag and strong, still hands. Fantastic bat speed and bat whip. Violent swing through the zone and a strong feel for the barrel. Powerful hip rotation and path generates a lot of power for flyballs. Potential plus power with a swing geared for extra base hits.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 395-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Lightning quick arm speed and arm whip. A ton of energy behind his arm action and a high 3/4 release that generates consistently strong throws. Very strong arm overall.
Defense: Solid at tracking flyballs with decent range. More likely a 1B based on his play style and body build.
Athletic Testing: Plus athlete with plus power potential, a very quick bat, and high quality arm. runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 48.44 Edge Score.
Keegan Lowe, Petaluma High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B Heavyset with strong power to all fields and quality blocking.
Body: 5-10.7, 198-pounds. Heavyset upper body and thick legs.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed stance. Minimal bat wag and very quiet hands. Hands held a little bit back and away from body. Double toe tap with no leg kick and very small stride. Solid bat speed and strong bat whip. Swing gets long at times or too short/jammed if he overcorrects, which leads to an inconsistent bat path. Strong launch angle and efficient quickness in getting the barrel out. Shows off strong power to all fields.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Solid arm, 3/4 arm slot with a strong reach back. Not super accurate, but puts balls on a line consistently.
Defense: 2.11-2.18 pop time range; Textbook blocking, very relaxed and calm behind the plate. Solid receiving skills and strong, albeit slightly slower, footwork.
Athletic Testing: Heavyset with strong power to all fields and quality blocking. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.03 Edge Score.
Caden Lozano, Patterson High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Potential plus power bat with very strong hands and a quick bat path.
Body: 5-10.1, 169-pounds. Solid athlete with strong legs and room to grow in upper body. Extremely strong hands.
Hit: RHH. Upright, somewhat narrow but not too much. Not much of a leg kick, medium stride. Upper half is very still and quiet, minimal bat wag. Very solid bat speed and bat whip, strong bat path that holds very still the entire way through. Finishes the path quite well. Showcases an excellent pullside power swing but also goes the other way. Geared for gap to gap hitting. Potential plus power and swing is geared for even better.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.4 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Very solid arm. Deep reach back and high 3/4 arm slot. Cuffs the ball just a bit in reach back, does not affect him.
Defense: Tracks flyballs well. Showcases a strong ability to always get around and behind balls, setting himself up well to catch and throw. Displays strong range as well.
Athletic Testing: Potential plus power bat with very strong hands and a quick bat path. runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.04 Edge Score.
Brayden “BB” McReynolds, Cardinal Newman High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Strong fielder with efficient, compact bat path.
Body: 5-5.9, 151-pounds. Small but sturdy frame, blocky legs.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, moderate bat wag, hands move a lot initially but settle down as he starts to load. No leg kick, quick step to close, not much stride. Very efficient bat path. Quality bat speed and strong bat whip. Stays extremely compact, working middle and oppo. Line drives over launch, gap to gap bat path. Has some raw power but it will not play as much with his current swing.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. 3/4 release, slow reach back. Moderate arm speed and arm whip. Accurate arm, but does not get a lot of velocity on his throws.
Defense: Fluid, quick footwork. Stays low with center a gravity balanced extremely well. Showcases quality lateral movement. Slick fielder overall, strong glove.
Athletic Testing: Strong fielder with efficient, compact bat path. runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 47.58 Edge Score.
Blake Novi, Amador Valley (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Strong build with a lot of power potential and currently strong raw power.
Body: 5-11.9, 187-pounds. Very strong body and moderate quality athlete with potential to fill out even more.
Hit: RHH. Medium width stance. Very quiet, minimal bat wag, strong hands. Quick stride, small leg kick. Hands held shoulder height. Solid bat speed and bat whip. Has a strong feel for the barrel. Bat stays in the zone a very long time, and it leads to good use of his power. Potential for easy power.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (68.1 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Somewhat stiff arm action. Moderate arm speed and poor arm whip. Reach back is inconsistent, it can be loose and deep are stiff and tight. Power and accuracy are very inconsistent.
Defense: Profiles as a 1B only. Solid enough footwork. Has a habit of rushing when he has to move longer distances, which messes with his footwork. Not a lot of range and does not seem super comfortable extending himself for balls far away from him.
Athletic Testing: Strong build with a lot of power potential and currently strong raw power. runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.24 Edge Score.
Kaden Paris, Freedom High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF Quality athlete with solid attributes in the field and strong power.
Body: 6-0.4, 165-pounds. Quality athlete with long legs and a strong upper body.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright, open stance. Leg kick gets him closed, minimal stride. Minimal bat wag and still hands. Displays quality bat speed and bat whip. Swing path keeps the barrel in the zone for a long time. Gets long at times and pull happy. Accesses power to all fields.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Moderate arm whip and arm speed, but a deep and efficient reach back to get good power on his throws. 3/4 armslot that is low effort. Generally accurate and overall quality type arm.
Defense: Tracks and gets behind flyballs well. Very relaxed and fluid. Quality range. Shows off quality instincts and footwork.
Athletic Testing: Quality athlete with solid attributes in the field and strong power. runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.04 Edge Score.
Michael Park, Archbishop Mitty High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Potential plus power hitter that likely moves to third base.
Body: 5-9.6, 179-pounds. Stocky, heavyset, likely to grow out of middle infield.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly leaned back stance. Hands held at shoulder height and slightly cocked back. Almost starts a little bit in his load. Medium leg kick and stride. Minimal bat wag, whole setup is very still. Displays high quality bat speed and bat whip, with an efficient two handed bat path geared to make the most of his power. Very quick to the ball and barrel gets to the zone quickly and stays there a long time. He will grow into more power that is already quality.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quality arm speed and solid arm whip with deep reach back into 3/4 armslot. Takes too long to get rid of the ball. Generally accurate and gets good power on his throws.
Defense: Footwork is solid. Decent range, but better suited for 3B. Needs to operate with more urgency, has some wasted steps and time.
Athletic Testing: Potential plus power hitter that likely moves to third base. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.18 Edge Score.
Graham Pisani, Leigh High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Quality athlete with strong speed and arm, along with plus power.
Body: 6-3.2, 165-pounds. Very tall and lanky, a lot of room to grow into muscle. Quality athlete.
Hit: RHH. Medium width stance, very relaxed, pretty upright. Minimal bat wag as bat rests on shoulder. Medium leg kick and long stride. Great bat whip, solid bat speed. Because of long arms, has a habit of barring out and making his swing long, which impacts his bat speed. Shows off potential plus power when he gets the barrel to the ball.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 382-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Deep reach back into high 3/4 arm slot. Quality arm whip and speed. Puts balls on a line consistently.
Defense: Shows off quality range with a strong first step. Very quick and fluid getting around the ball and sets himself up in good positions to make plays.
Athletic Testing: Quality athlete with strong speed and arm, along with plus power. runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.89 Edge Score.
Julian Quezada, Westmont High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP Strong build with a quality arm and bat path. Has good command and high energy motion on the mound.
Body: 5-11.5, 186-pounds. Big, standard catcher frame, solid athlete, heavyset top.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance. No leg kick, double toe tap, strong stride. Minimal bat speed. High hands close to body. Strong bat speed and bat whip. Barrel stays in the zone for a long time. Gets quality launch angle and a strong bat path every time, lifting the ball with ease. Shows of strong power pullside.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. INF - 81 mph. Accurate arm that puts balls on a line well. Strong arm speed and solid arm whip. 3/4 armslot and efficient reach back.
Defense: 2.04-2.08 pop time range; Solid footwork, can get going too early and rush. Solid receiver, just a little too jumpy. Showcases solid range on the infield.
Athletic Testing: Strong build with a quality arm and bat path. Has good command and high energy motion on the mound. runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.11 Edge Score.
David Rapoport, Junipero Serra High School (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Projectable athlete with strong power potential and solid glove and a solid curveball.
Body: 5-10.6, 160-pounds. Tall upper half, quite projectable, could be a better athlete but not necessarily a runner.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance. Slight hunch. Minimal bat wag, shoulder height hands. Soft leg kick, medium stride to close up and load. Solid bat speed, moderate bat speed. Swing is a little long, not as efficient of a path as it could be. Barrel stays in the zone for a while. Showcases strong power for his age to all fields.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (89.1 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Moderate arm whip and arm speed. Somewhere between a low 3/4 and 3/4 armslot. Kind of stiff. Inconsistency could affect accuracy down the line.
Defense: Stiff upper body but very fluid and efficient lower half. Covers ground well, showcases quality range. Soft hands that handle hops well.
Athletic Testing: Projectable athlete with strong power potential and solid glove and a solid curveball. runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.09 Edge Score.
Louis Rivera III, Central Catholic High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Stocky athlete with a fly ball approach and solid curveball.
Body: 5-7.5, 174-pounds. Short, stocky, heavy top.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed stance. Moderate bat wag, hands stay solid around shoulder height. Small leg kick, medium stride. Solid bat speed, moderate bat whip. Generally short to the ball, but will drop back shoulder and pop up while trying to launch too much. Barrel stays in the zone a long time. Showcases decent power.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 armslot, solid arm speed, medium arm whip. Short reach back, very relaxed and low effort. Generally accurate and strong.
Defense: Good feet, fluid movements. Body type says 3B or 2B, but movements and range may allow him to stick at SS. Great hands and reads on groundballs.
Athletic Testing: Stocky athlete with a fly ball approach and solid curveball. runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.78 Edge Score.
Shane Sanders, Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Quality fielder with some potential in bat and room to grow.
Body: 6-0.6, 162-pounds. Very long legs, quality size for his age, upper body not fully developed.
Hit: RHH. Medium-wide stance, slight hunch. Small leg kick and medium stride. Hands right below shoulder height, minimal bat wag. Doesn't always finish hip rotation. Solid bat speed and bat whip. Gets behind the baseball well and swing is generally efficient. Gets long at times, can get pull happy. Some power, mostly pullside.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Solid reach back into 3/4 armslot. Solid arm speed, moderate arm whip. Generally accurate. Efficient and quick, a little stiff.
Defense: Showcases quality range and quickness. Moves laterally quite well. Gets low and shifts gravity quickly. Solid glove, strong mechanics.
Athletic Testing: Quality fielder with some potential in bat and room to grow. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.12 Edge Score.
Elias Sonnenberg, Granite Bay High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Tall athlete with loose arm action and strong bat control.
Body: 6-2.1, 174-pounds. Pitcher like build, tall with long legs, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Very upright upper body. Medium width stance. Slightly high hands, moderate bat wag. Hands held with a little more space between them and body. No leg kick, very small stride, sometimes no stride. Solid bat speed and bat whip. Goes the opposite way very well with balanced bat path. Able to get to any type of pitch, strong bat control. Power comes pullside, does not consistently use it.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Deep reach back, definitely see pitcher resemblance. Strong arm whip and solid arm speed. Gets a little loose which could affect accuracy.
Defense: Displays solid range and fluid movements, though body type may put him at a corner position. Fairly quick twitch and solid instincts.
Athletic Testing: Tall athlete with loose arm action and strong bat control. runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 48.55 Edge Score.
Daniel Soria, Bear Creek (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B Quality strength that could turn into a plus power bat.
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Strong, filled build but below average athlete.
Hit: LHH. Medium wide, relaxed, balanced. Medium leg kick, short stride. Minimal bat wag.Very high hands above shoulder height. Solid bat speed, not a ton of bat whip. Stay pretty stiff in his upper half, which affects rotation, power, and path efficiency. Drops and gets long in his path at times. There is potential high quality power when he unlocks everything and becomes more free.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Solid arm speed, not much arm whip. Stiff, straight reach back, slight short arm. 3/4 release. Pretty accurate.
Defense: Displays strong range and quick movements. Tracking of fly balls needs some work but he can get to the fairly quickly. Gets around groundballs well.
Athletic Testing: Quality strength that could turn into a plus power bat. runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.02 Edge Score.
Cayden Tennyson, Hercules High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B High energy athlete with small stature.
Body: 5-4.8, 134-pounds. Small and light build but quality athlete. Has some projectability left but not much.
Hit: RHH. High energy, very compact. Needs to relax a little, too much pre pitch movement in lower body. Small leg kick and no stride. Quality bat speed and bat whip. Barrel stays short and directly to the ball. Very efficient path. Not geared for power but should go gap to gap well.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Stiff arm action, needs to release the ball smoother. Misses high on throws. Straight reach back, very stiff bringing it up to high 3/4 release. Feet not always lined up.
Defense: Showcases solid range and gets around balls well. Footwork can be funky at times but he is high energy and will try to get to anything.
Athletic Testing: High energy athlete with small stature. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.19 Edge Score.
Chace Tennyson, Hercules High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS Solid power from strong bat path in limited frame.
Body: 5-4.2, 132-pounds. Small and light build. Has some room to grow but not a lot.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, medium width stance. Very Quiet lower half. Medium stride, no leg kick. Has bat wag but does not impact his hands. Hands held at shoulder height, close to body. Very strong bat speed and quality bat whip. Short to the ball and has a strong feel for the barrel. Bat takes an efficient path to stay in the zone for a while. Swing will generate most of his power, despite his limited frame.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 60 mph. Stiff arm action, needs to release the ball smoother. Accuracy is slightly lacking. Straight reach back, very stiff bringing it up to high 3/4 release. Feet not always lined up.
Defense: Decent at tracking flyballs, better going lateral than vertical. Solid range.
Athletic Testing: Solid power from strong bat path in limited frame. runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 39.04 Edge Score.
Rafael Vega, Venture Academy (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Quality fielder with a very limited frame and power profile.
Body: 5-6.6, 171-pounds. Quick twitch, but not necessarily fast build. Limited frame for power.
Hit: RHH. Wide, leaned back stance. Moderate bat wag, hands at shoulder height. Small stride, small leg kick. Decent bat speed, below average bat whip. Bat path geared for slap and ground balls. Not a power threat. Goes other way well.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (52.5 avg.); 95-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Solid arm speed, decent arm whip. Generally accurate, has a 3/4 arm action that is easy.
Defense: Displays solid range and quick reads. Gets solid jumps and covers ground well. Tracks fly balls at a quality level. Quality fielder overall.
Athletic Testing: Quality fielder with a very limited frame and power profile. runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.7 Edge Score.
Boston Wood, Liberty High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Smooth swing and quality fielder with a very repeatable delivery suited for throwing strikes.
Body: 5-7.9, 150-pounds. Strong, blocky athlete.
Hit: LHH. Upright, medium width stance. Very relaxed. Very still in the entire stance, minimal movement. Hands held just above shoulder height and deeper than standard. Small leg kick, small stride. Strong bat speed and solid whip. Efficient and smooth bat path. Not super violent or high energy, which leaves some power lacking but increases contact rate. Gets pull happy at times, and gets hurt on outside pitches. When he elevates he has solid power.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (78.4 avg.); 192-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. High quality arm speed with fantastic arm whip. Deep reach back and brings it into a high release very quickly. While the velo isn't overwhelming, he puts balls on a line and accurately.
Defense: Strong fielder. Great at tracking fly balls. Gets behind balls and has good positions to field, able to get a lot of energy into his throws. Smooth and quick footwork.
Athletic Testing: Smooth swing and quality fielder with a very repeatable delivery suited for throwing strikes. runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.9 Edge Score.
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