Starting on July 30th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the California State Games at Fullerton College and High School in Fullerton, Cal. This was an invite-only event for high school classes (2026-2029), and gave our staff an ample look at the state's top prospects.

• To view the post-event content from the event, click here.
• To find the statistics from the event, click here.
• To view the full event roster, click here.

Today, we continue the release of the scouting reports from the event, now looking at the 2026 infielders:

TOP 2026 INFIELDERS

1. Wylan Rottschafer, Costa Mesa High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Dynamic middle INF with fluid actions in the field and ability to drive the ball in the air.
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry, well-built frame with room for further fill.
Hit: RHH. Sets up upright and balanced with a slight knee bend. Hands sit in front of back shoulder with a vertical barrel vertical and minimal bat waggle. Initiates the load by sinking further into the back knee as the hands drift back and the back elbow rises slightly. Uses a toe-tap trigger for timing before striding forward with intent. Quick hip turn at foot strike with hands staying tight and working direct to the ball. Slightly uphill bat path promotes getting the ball in the air. Uses a heavy pull-side approach with consistent hard contact and flashes some present pop. 66 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Compact, quick arm path working up to a 3/4 slot, with the ability to throw from multiple angles. Shows present arm speed with consistent carry and accuracy on throws. Displays the arm strength to stick on the left side of the infield.
Defense: Stays tall with quick, short strides to work around the ball. Moves with fluidity and aggression downhill. Displays solid lateral range and soft hands, paired with the athleticism to stick up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.15 Edge Score.