On January 25TH, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Inland Empire Preseason ID at Corona High School in Corona, 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.

• 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 will we’re taking a look at all of the catchers from the event in alphabetical order:

CATCHER ANALYSIS

Dylan Beas, Corona High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/C A physical 2028 catcher with standout raw power and a quick-burst rotational profile that projects as a middle-of-the-order run producer.
Body: 5-9.9, 198-pounds. Displays a physical, sturdy frame with significant present strength throughout. Possesses a powerful lower half and a barrel-chested build that generates high-end torque and explosive metrics for his age group.
Hit: RHH. Starts from a strong, grounded base with hands set in a high, ready position. Employs a controlled load and a short stride, maintaining stability throughout the swing to maximize energy transfer from the physical frame. Works on an uphill, power-oriented path with aggressive intent. While the 45% On-Plane Efficiency indicates room for more barrel consistency, the elite 21g Rotational Acceleration allows for lightning-quick turns and the ability to impact the ball with heavy force. 67.2 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.6 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Demonstrates a short, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Produced a 71 mph catcher velocity, showing consistent carry and accuracy to the bag. The exchange is clean and allows the arm strength to play up in game situations.
Defense: 2.02-2.20 pop time range; Presents a large, reliable target for pitchers and works with a quiet, steady glove. Shows agility in blocks and a quick recovery. The footwork on throws is efficient, staying low and driving toward the target to maximize 2.02 - 2.20 pop times.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 49.11 Edge Score.

Brett Corns, Martin Luther King Jr. High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B Young 2029 with lots of physicality to grow into, moves well on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-10.8, 146-pounds. Lean, with long legs, lots of physicality to add as he matures and grows stronger.
Hit: RHH. Starts from a neutral stance, feet parallel with hands just above his left shoulder, small leg kick creates some downhill movement. Hands push back at load, creating some stretch, get away from body through contact, but stay on plain with pitch well. 57.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (57.6 avg.); 250-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short takeback, efficient 3/4 slot from behind the dish, throws carried well and held there lines down to 2nd.
Defense: 2.27-2.42 pop time range; Uses front side blocking well in throw, once body matures the moves are efficient and will only be amplified / helped with added strength.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.8 Edge Score.

Angel Herrera, University Preparatory (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Well built sophomore who displayed sureness behind the dish, with tight aggressive turn offensively.
Body: 5-11.4, 180-pounds. Body shows present strength and well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Tall at address, square to the pitcher. Hands are high and tight to the ear, with bat tucked behing head. Small leg lift with good stack as the front leg moves forward towards pitcher. Hands stay tight to ear with slight push back. Lands with a wide base and some weight shift forward. Strong front side and tight aggressive turn. Bat path is flight / neutral. 66.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 83-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. 3/4 arm slot with short but aggressive take back.
Defense: 2.11-2.20 pop time range; Light on his feet behind the dish, quick transfer to throwing hand. Short stride.
Athletic Testing: 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 59.52 Edge Score.

Derick Kim, Etiwanda High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B Rising junior with filled out frame. Solid poptimes behind the dish promote present ability behind the dish.
Body: 6-1, 203-pounds. Tall muscular athlete with present strength already.
Hit: RHH. Tall and slightly closed off at address. Hands just above shoulder with bat in line with back leg. Uses small leg lift and gains some ground towards pitcher. Bat tilts but hands remain in same position through load. Front side firms up and turn is tight. Uphill bat path. 58.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action with 3/4 slot. Carries down to second with present strength.
Defense: 1.92-2.02 pop time range; Works down to up well in receiving. Athletic move through throws, short stride creates efficient move to bases.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.63 Edge Score.

Jacob Ludwig, Arlington High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B Rising junior who is a fluid athlete with lots of adaptability in terms of positioning and arm angles.
Body: 6-4, -pounds. Lean frame with lots of room to fill out into.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with square stance, hands tight to ear with bat linear to back foot. Shifts weight back and coils, slight heel lift into aggressive move forward, hands move back and bat tilts vertically, front side stays firm into neutral bat path. 67.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 74 mph. Low 3/4 with lots of adaptability in the infield. For catching, takeback is longer to stock 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop time range; Moves very well with lots of adaptability and ability to get low with the ball. Movements are sure and fluid. Catching is solid with short athletic move with efficient transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 56.26 Edge Score.

James Mack, Western Christian High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B Big bodied junior with impressive strength at the dish.
Body: 6-0, 230-pounds. Possesses a physical, medium-to-large frame with established strength in both the upper and lower halves.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open stance with hands up near ear and bat titled back towards pitcher. Medium-High leg kick, creating coil, hands stay in relatively same position through load, at foot plant hips slightly tilted towards pitcher, bt path is upwards. 69 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short to little takeback, slot is close to OTT.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop time range; Gets ball to hand quickly, takeback is quick, and is efficient to release.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 61.24 Edge Score.

Nathaniel Nunez, Newbury Park High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF Muscly athlete with impressive exit velocity numbers and good throwing velocity from behind the dish.
Body: 5-8.5, 172-pounds. Lean athlete with broad shoulders and twitchy movements.
Hit: LHH. Crouched and open stance, hands tight to ear with bat tilted behind ear. Coils up and uses small leg lift, hands push back slightly, firm front half as weight fires into it. Neutral path. 66.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (96.2 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short takeback and OTT move. Present velocity is plenty for all throws from behind the plate.
Defense: 1.95-2.08 pop time range; Gets ball to hand quickly, larger step forward creates velocity and carry to base.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.31 Edge Score.

Mannix Renfro, Centennial High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B Young freshmen with present strength and offensive ability. Will only get better as muscle matures and movements get more refined.
Body: 5-10.3, 165-pounds. Evenly portioned with present muscle, profile will only get better as he matures and fills fully into his frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, slightly bent at knee, with hands over his shoulder and bat pointed towards point of homeplate. Uses small leg drift, gets into stretch position and coil, hands push back behind shoulder, weight neutral at foot plant, as hands lag through on slightly uphill plane. 68.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. 3/4 slot, takeback comes behind body on the shorter side. Carry is present for most to all throws behind the dish.
Defense: 2.05-2.20 pop time range; Quick transfer to hand, short stride to throwing position. Little to no wasted or unnecessary movements.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 71.58 Edge Score.

Juan Sandoval, St. Bernards High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/C Junior with filled out frame and some present strength, moves well behind the dish and showcased some plus exit velocity numbers.
Body: 5-9.8, 197-pounds. Filled out frame with long legs.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with knee bend, hands over shoulder with bat tilted behind head. Small leg lift into coil, back knee pushes over back foot, hands slide back slightly, hands released at foot plant, into neutral bat path. 70.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. High 3/4 slot, short takeback. Present carry is enough for all throws.
Defense: 2.02-2.19 pop time range; Quick transfer, to short stride forward, front side stays firm through throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.09 Edge Score.

Jonathon Thornton, Santiago (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C Strong junior with repeatable actions on both sides of the ball. Someone to look out for this spring / summer.
Body: 5-9.5, 178-pounds. Well built and filled out frame. Plus mobility and fluid mover.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with slight knee bend, hands are right above shoulder with bat vertical with knob to point of homeplate. Small toe tap, with good weight hold through move. Hands stay still through load, with stretch at footplant. Tight turn to effective move to catch balls outfront. Slightly uphill bat path. 69.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (86.4 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short takeback with 3/4 slot. Present strength displays carry to all bases / throws.
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop time range; Stays low through move and uses small stride with effective seperation to create clean repeatable actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.1 Edge Score.

Jake Torres, St John Bosco (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C Well filled out senior with repeatable swing and compact movements behind the dish.
Body: 5-8.7, 205-pounds. Compact and well filled out frame with present strength in both lower and upper half.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open stance with hands right at ear with bat vertical slightly tucked behind head. High legkick with good stack on back half, small stride forward with good balance, hands drop slightly and move back through move. Front foot lands slightly open and move brings hands through with neutral bat path. 71.8 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short takeback with high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.27-2.33 pop time range; Compact move through with small stride. Gets tall through throw.
Athletic Testing: 8.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 76.45 Edge Score.

Parker Wilson, San Marino (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C Quick efficient mover with room for added strength. Plus mobility and will be interesting to see how he develops as strength is added and movement sures up.
Body: 5-11.7, 172-pounds. Wiry frame with some more lean mass to be added as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Slighty open stance, small crouch, hands right at ear with bat vertical. Small leg lift, stays stacked over back side, reaches with front foot with tight turn and slightly uphill bat path. 67.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short takeback with high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.11 pop time range; Short athletic leg movement. Gets some weight into firm front side. Quick efficient transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 61.57 Edge Score.

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