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Inland Empire Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis


By: California Staff

  

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On Sunday, February 2nd, the PB California staff traveled to Santiago High School in Corona, CA, to host the Inland Empire Preseason ID, an open event for the class of 2025-2028.

Over 25 players made their way to Corona 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.

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TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

1. Oscar Grijalva, Gahr High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 157.9 pounds. Athletic frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance that evens out when he strides. Narrow base, stands tall through swing. Relaxed, loose swing. Hands shoot through the zone. 64 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance. Higher launch angle that produces a lot of fly balls.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Short high three quarters release. Loose arm.
Defense: 1.93-2.00 pop time range; Athletic footwork working through the play.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash. Long tall strides.
Vizual Edge
: 74.34 Edge Score.

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