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Each week, the Prep Baseball California staff asks High School coaches from around the state to fill out our Player and Pitcher of the Week questionnaire. We select the awards with the input of these coaches, performances we witnessed and word of mouth. With all of the talent throughout Northern and Southern California, it can be difficult to just pinpoint one pitcher and positional player from NorCal and SoCal each week so our 'Diamond Notes' articles will serve the purpose of highlighting the top performances that were submitted by coaches.

Click here for the California Player and Pitcher of the Week.

WEEK 10 DIAMOND NOTES

+ Noah Irwin, RHP (Gahr, 2025)

Irwin was lights-out on Friday, throwing a complete-game shutout against Warren with seven dominant innings, allowing just two hits and striking out eight. The senior righty has been stellar this spring, posting a 0.78 ERA over 18 innings pitched.

+ Jensen Hirschkorn, 3B/RHP (Kingsburg, 2026)

It was a monster week at the plate for Hirschkorn, going 7-8 with three home runs (including a grand slam), two doubles, nine RBIs, and five walks. The ‘24 Future Games Alum continues to impress on both sides of the ball, hitting .456 on the season with 31 hits, 27 RBIs, and 17 walks, while maintaining a perfect 0.00 ERA on the mound.

+ Gus Cooper, LHP (Arcadia, 2025)

Cooper was flawless in a dominant outing against Burroughs, tossing a five-inning no-hitter with five strikeouts. The only baserunner he allowed was erased on a stolen base attempt, allowing him to face the minimum 15 batters in a 10-0 mercy-rule win. Now 6-0 on the season, Cooper has thrown 39 innings with an outstanding 0.36 ERA.

+ Julian Salmon, UTL (Arcadia, 2026)

A standout week at the plate for Salmon included going 5-6 (.833) with two doubles, two RBIs, and four runs scored. The versatile utility man for Arcadia continues to contribute consistently, now batting .391 in 2025.

+ Adam Vitela, OF,RHP (California (Whittier), 2027)

Vitela stepped up in a huge way throwing a complete-game shutout with seven strikeouts, one walk, and no earned runs to keep California's league championship hopes alive. He also contributed offensively with a double, two walks, and two stolen bases. Vitela remains undefeated on the mound this season at 4-0, with 44.1 innings pitched, 43 strikeouts, and a 1.74 ERA.

+ Braeden Cordes, SS (Weed, 2028)

Cordes delivered in the clutch, launching a game-tying solo home run in the bottom of the 7th that helped spark a walk-off win for Weed. He went a perfect 3-3 on the week with a double, triple, home run, five runs scored, and three RBIs. The freshman is now hitting .467 with a .586 OBP on the season, tallying 21 hits, two homers, seven doubles, 13 RBIs, 25 runs, and 12 stolen bases.

+ Tristan Whittle, RHP (Temescal Canyon, 2025)

It was an impressive outing from Whittle who turned in a dominant start, tossing six innings of one-hit ball with 10 strikeouts and just one walk. The senior right-hander continues to rack up punchouts and is now just 16 strikeouts away from breaking Temescal Canyon’s single-season strikeout record.

+ Gannon Gonzales, 2B/RHP (Temescal Canyon, 2025)

Gonzales stayed hot at the plate, going 6-7 with a triple, two runs scored, three RBIs, and three stolen bases. He is currently putting together a strong season, batting .456 with 31 hits, 16 RBIs, and 24 runs scored.

Coaches, do you have a Player of the Week or top performer you'd like to nominate? Be sure to check your email inbox each Sunday night and Monday morning for our request. Simply send weekly details/stats into our scouting staff by Monday.

Upcoming Events

Showcase	State	Date	Location
San Diego Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)	CA	05/04	Eastlake High School
NorCal Rising Stars Game (Invite-Only)	CA	05/10	Champions Field - Lathrop CA
Ballplayers League Scout Day	CA	05/17	McBean Stadium
SoCal Rising Stars Game (Invite-Only)	CA	05/18	Mater Dei High School - Santa Ana, CA
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton	CA	05/31	Fullerton College
2025 Future Games Tryout: Los Angeles	CA	05/31	Loyola Marymount University
2025 Future Games Tryout: Malibu	CA	05/31	Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA
2025 ProCase - NorCal	CA	05/31	Cosumnes River College
2025 Future Games Tryout: Northern California	CA	06/01	Cosumnes River College - Sacramento, CA
2025 ProCase - West	CA	06/01	Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, CA
Orange County Summer ID	CA	06/04	Hart Park - Orange, CA
2025 Future Games Tryout: Central California	CA	06/07	Antelope Valley College - Lancaster, CA
Sacramento Summer ID	CA	06/10	Franklin High School - Elk Grove, CA
Bay Area Summer ID	CA	06/28	Ohlone College - Fremont, CA
San Diego Summer ID	CA	07/01	Maranatha Christian High School - San Diego, CA
Central California Summer ID	CA	07/08	Ventura College
Senior Future Games (Class of 2026)	NATIONAL	07/22	LakePoint Sports
Future Games (Class of 2027)	NATIONAL	07/23	LakePoint Sports
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)	CA	07/30	Fullerton College - Fullerton, CA & Fullerton High School

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