Central California Summer ID: Pitcher Analysis

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On Tuesday, July 8th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Central California Summer ID at Ventura College in Ventura, CA. This was an open event for high school classes (2026-29), and gave our staff an ample look at the development of some of the top talent in the area and introduced our staff to new names to know after their performances.

38 players made their way to Ventura College this past week and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners (VALD, Blast Motion, and TrackMan) as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball California staff.

Today, we will be looking at analysis of the pitchers in attendance at the event and for more information including stats from the event, click here.

Central California Summer ID: Outfielders

Top 10 Overall (in order):

Hudson December RHP / C / El Camino Real Charter High, CA / 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/C  Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long, lengthy athletic frame with noticeable athleticism. Delivery: Long, windup from the stretch. High leg kick. Coils into back leg generating strong hip-shoulder separation. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release. Full circle arm path. Long, whip-like release. Loose arm action. FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Firm, keeps FB high. T2161, 1957 average rpm. CB: 73-75 mph. Slurve-like movement. T2177, 2087 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Sharp, late break. Low 3/4 arm slot for pitch. T2357, 2221 average rpm. CH: 79-81 mph. Shows late dive. T1689, 1550 average rpm.

CJ Gamradt LHP / LHP / Harvard-Westlake, CA / 2028 Positional Profile: LHP/LHP  Body: 5-8, 157-pounds. Stalky, long lower half frame with room to fill. Delivery: High leg kick. Glove kept high at chest level. Upright windup with low drive. Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Long release with full follow-through. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Shows late life with good spin. T2307, 2237 average rpm. CB: 66-69 mph. Flat with lots of horizontal movement. T2341, 2045 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Loose movement. Decent horizontal action. T2182, 1536 average rpm. CH: 70-73 mph. Late, deceptive dive. Pairs well with FB. T1197, 1129 average rpm.

Colton Dunwoody RHP / 3B / Royal, CA / 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/3B  Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Projectable, lengthy frame with room to fill. Delivery: Postured start with quick, downward tempo. High leg kick. Coils well into back leg. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Half-circle arm slot. Long arm release with quick motions. Follows through fully. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Firm with some life. T2366, 2262 average rpm. CB: 70-74 mph. Shows good vertical break. 11-5 movement. T2124, 2039 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Firm with late dive. T2097, 2028 average rpm.

Alex Noble 3B / RHP / Bishop Alemany High School, CA / 2028 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP  Body: 6-1, 173-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with room to fill out frame. Delivery: Traditional full windup. Keeps a balanced tempo. High leg kick. Generates decent shoulder-hip separation. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Aggressive arm motions. Loose, quick arm action. FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Heavy ASR. Commands pitch well with great spin. T2206, 2107 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp, late drop with slurve-like shape. T2196, 2147 average rpm. SL: 70-73 mph. Sharp, sweeping horizontal break. T2227, 2198 average rpm. CH: 71-74 mph. Fades to arm side. Pairs well with FB. T1696, 1607 average rpm.

Joshua Turner RHP / OF / Western Christian High School, CA / 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF  Body: 6-2, 196-pounds. Imposing, well-proportioned frame with present strength. Delivery: Quick, traditional windup. Glove kept at chest level. Medium leg kick. Shortens extension. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Half circle arm path. Tight, long arm action. Quick release. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Firm, quick zip. T2156, 2099 average rpm. SL: 68-71 mph. Sharp, late movement. Shows sweep-like movement. T2270, 2169 average rpm. CH: 75-78 mph. Firm. Slight fade. T1421, 1207 average rpm.

Cash Wiltgen RHP / 3B / Calabasas High, CA / 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/C  Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame, long levers. Delivery: High leg lift, slight tilt back, athletic mover down the mound with tempo, blocks well on front side, maintains direction Arm Action: RH. glove tap before working into full arm circle with depth downward/rearward behind his back, H 3/4 release with arm speed and recoil after release FB: T85, 84-84 mph. features riding shape with high spin T2426, 2348 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Two plane shape with flashes of power T2302, 2247 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. sweepy shape with some depth T2362, 2290 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. flashes potential with arm side fade will need polish T1936, 1716 average rpm.

Archer Moller RHP / 3B / Ojai Valley School, CA / 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/3B  Body: 5-11, 198-pounds. Thick, sturdy frame with noticeable strength. Delivery: Keeps tall posture through windup. Slight coil in back leg. High leg kick. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Tight arm release. Shows heavy recoil. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Firm with some ASR. T2290, 2222 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp movement with great spin. T2392, 2308 average rpm. CH: 68-71 mph. Fades away heavily. T1565, 1488 average rpm.

Nathan Ramirez RHP / 3B / Redwood High, CA / 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B  Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with more room to fill. Delivery: Traditional, full windup. Keeps glove high. Tall posture throughout with downward motions after coiling back leg. Strong hip-shoulder separation. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Loose, long arm action. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Shows some ASR. Has great life. T2288, 2203 average rpm. SL: 72-74 mph. Sharp, horizontal break. T2520, 2474 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Fades away, shows great horizontal movement. T1634, 1567 average rpm.

Lucah Alvarado RHP / 1B / St Bonaventure High School, CA / 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/1B  Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Average, lengthy build with room to fill. Delivery: Body faces catcher at beginning of windup. Slow, rhythmic tempo. High leg kick. Weight placed heavily on back leg. Lands soft with tall posture. Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 release. Full circle arm path. Short arm release with quick motion. FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Firm with quick zip. T2172, 2043 average rpm. CB: 65-67 mph. Decent shape with more horizontal break. T2229, 2190 average rpm. CH: 70-72 mph. Late dive. T2041, 1938 average rpm.

Akira Tamura C / RHP / Hueneme High, CA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 317 / POS: 45 Positional Profile: C/RHP  Body: 5-11, 196-pounds. Strong, stocky build with present strength throughout. Delivery: Throws from stretch. Glove kept just below chest level. Medium leg kick. Quick tempo and motion in windup. Lands squared up. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Half circle arm path. Tight, short arm action. FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Firm with decent life. T2150, 2103 average rpm. CB: 62-65 mph. Loose action. Late drop. T2106, 2072 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Firm, deceptive pitch. T1896, 1842 average rpm.

All Pitchers (listed alphabetically):

Trey Chamois, Eleanor Roosevelt High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 6-2, 233-pounds. Thick, durable frame, with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Medium leg kick. Traditional rocking windup. Creates decent upper and lower half separation. Lands hard, squared up with catcher.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release. 1/2 circle arm path. Short with a very quick release. Follows through fully.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Heavy ASR. Shows great control for pitch. T2067, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Sharp horizontal break. Swing-and-miss potential. T2000, 1817 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Fades heavily. Pairs well with FB movement. T1893, 1487 average rpm.

Lucas Cruz, Homeschool (CA) (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Stalky, compact frame with room to fill.
Delivery: Long, traditional windup. Glove kept above belt. Limited hip-shoulder separation.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 release. Full circle arm path. Long arm release with a full follow-through. Slight recoil.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Straight movement. T1594, 1444 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. High arc trajectory. Breaks early. T1701, 1633 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Mostly flat with some late dive. T1227, 1104 average rpm.

Blake Johnson, West Ranch High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 6-4, 225-pounds. Sturdy, tall-postured frame with much projection.
Delivery: Upright windup. Throws from stretch. High leg kick. Tall posture throughout motion.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Tight arm motion. Follows through with easy release.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Firm, locates ball high. T1973, 1918 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Controls and commands pitch well. Sharp with late drop. T1893, 1735 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Fades heavily. Pairs well with FB. T1799, 1749 average rpm.

Rickee D. Luevano, Sylmar Charter High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds. Well-filled out, athletic build.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T84, 79-83 mph. T2201, 2060 average rpm.
CB: 61-69 mph. T2524, 2068 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. T2669, 2492 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. T1686, 1603 average rpm.

Ryder Miller, Redwood High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long, lengthy frame with tall upper half.
Delivery: Traditional high-to-low windup. High leg kick. Keeps tall posture throughout. Limited hip-shoulder separation.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Loose, easy motions. Slight recoil.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Firm with slight ASR. T2048, 2009 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Slurve-like motion. Putaway pitch potential. T2257, 2144 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Fades to arm side. Deceptive pitch with late dive. T1357, 1328 average rpm.

Nicholas Pateras, Buena High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 5-5, 139-pounds. Compact, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Traditional, full windup. Keeps glove high. High leg kick. Works downward with quick tempo.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Half circle arm path. Follows through all the way.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Firm with decent life. T1875, 1663 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Shows great shape 11-5 shape. T1897, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Firm with some late dive. T1265, 1147 average rpm.

Evan Rivera, Western Christian (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-0, 201-pounds. Long levers, lengthy frame with room to fill.
Delivery: Full, traditional windup. Keeps a steady, slow tempo. High leg kick. Lands soft on left foot. Right foot crosses over.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Tight, short arm action.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Firm. Flashes 2-seam as well. T1861, 1757 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Shows late dive. T1446, 1359 average rpm.

Jack Sweeney, St. Augustine Academy (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF 
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Long, lean frame, with much projection remaining.
Delivery: Throws from stretch. Medium leg kick. Slow, progressing tempo. Squares up after release. Glove stays high throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Half circle arm path. Tight arm action. Releases high. Multiple slots for each pitch.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Firm. Commands pitch well. T2062, 1935 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Firm, Throws pitch high. T1943, 1817 average rpm.
KN: 61-62 mph. Knuckle-curve shows sharp 11-6 break. 

Aidan Trevino, Redwood High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-1, 169-pounds. Long, lean frame with athletic attributes.
Delivery: Throws from stretch. Knees bent. Glove kept high at chin level. High leg kick. Quick downward movement during windup. Creates strong hip-shoulder separation. Extends fully.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Long, quick arm action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Firm with heavy ASR. T2117, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Sharp, tight break. T2468, 2349 average rpm.
SPLT: 80-82 mph. Sharp, deceptive break. 

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