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.

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Today, we will we’re taking a look at all of the infielders from the event in alphabetical order:

INFIELDER ANALYSIS

Steven Alejandre, Upland High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Showed an athletic build with efficient movement and present functional strength. Offensively produced consistent contact quality, pairing frequent sweet-spot impact with solid bat speed and efficient rotational movement.
Body: 5-10.4, 185-pounds. Compact, athletic frame at 5’10”, 185 lbs with present strength throughout. Well-proportioned build with a sturdy lower half and defined upper-body strength. Moves efficiently with balance and coordination, showing functional strength in game actions.
Hit: LHH. Starts from a balanced, slightly open stance with relaxed posture. Hands begin at shoulder height with a loose, comfortable set, showing rhythm in the load. Maintains an athletic base with quiet lower-half actions, allowing the swing to work freely and efficiently into the zone. Works the barrel on a direct path through the zone with efficient rotation. Shows consistent timing and balance through contact, producing frequent flush contact across the middle of the field. Swing stays connected with controlled intent through impact. 67.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Throws show clean arm action with consistent release and steady carry across throws.
Defense: Shows steady actions defensively with controlled footwork and clean exchanges during fielding drills. Movements remain balanced with consistent rhythm into throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 76.63 Edge Score

Hector Anaya, quartz hill high school (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Overall, displayed an athletic build with clean movement patterns and coordinated actions across the workout. Showed a steady skill set with efficient mechanics and consistent execution throughout the evaluation.
Body: 5-11.1, 156-pounds. Lean, athletic frame at 5’11”, 155 lbs with nice overall proportions. Shows coordinated movement patterns and a well-balanced build, moving efficiently through actions.
Hit: RHH. Establishes a balanced base with a slightly open lower half. Hands begin high with the barrel resting on a shallow angle, creating a relaxed and controlled pre-swing look. Delivers the barrel on a direct, efficient path through the zone. Maintains balance through rotation with a controlled finish. 58.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (67.7 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Delivers throws with a compact arm action and steady carry, maintaining consistency through reps.
Defense: Presents glove early, fluid feet allow him to be in athletic presentation and fielding position.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 66.85 Edge Score.

Hayden Bercier, Loyola High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP A high-ceiling 2029 left-handed hitting outfielder with elite raw power for his age group.
Body: 5-11.9, 167-pounds. Projectable, lean, and athletic frame with significant room for physical development. Possesses long limbs with a build that suggests more strength and explosive power are coming as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Starts from a balanced, slightly open stance with a quiet, rhythm-based load. Uses a controlled leg lift and maintains excellent body control throughout the swing, allowing for a consistent launch point. Works on an uphill, lofted path designed for maximum carry. Demonstrates impressive barrel consistency for a young prospect, evidenced by a 67% On-Plane Efficiency. The swing is fluid and efficient, staying in the hitting zone for an extended period to optimize contact quality. 66.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 69 mph. Features a loose, athletic arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Produced a 75 mph infield velocity with consistent carry and accuracy. The arm strength is already advanced for his age and projects to increase significantly as he adds strength to his frame.
Defense: Attacks the ball with confidence in the outfield, showcasing efficient footwork and a clean transition from glove to hand. Maintains momentum through the catch, allowing his arm strength to play up in game action.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 69.8 Edge Score.

Trey Chamois, Eleanor Roosevelt High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP A physical 2026 corner infielder with advanced bat speed and high-end rotational power that projects as a middle-of-the-order threat.
Body: 6-1.4, 242-pounds. Large, physical, and mature frame with significant present strength. He has a high-waisted, barrel-chested build that creates a powerful base and provides a high floor for raw power.
Hit: RHH. Features a balanced, rhythmic setup with low-to-moderate hand placement. He utilizes a controlled leg kick and a short, aggressive stride to stay on time and maintain balance through his powerful rotation. Employs a level-to-slightly uphill path designed to create leverage and backspin. The swing is powered by elite 21.7g Rotational Acceleration, allowing him to turn on balls quickly and impact them with heavy force. He consistently stays in the hitting zone, making for a projectable power-over-contact profile. 72.7 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Features a short, high-effort arm action from a high 3/4 slot. He produced a 75 mph infield velocity, showing enough arm strength to make the long throw from third base with accuracy and carry.
Defense: Demonstrates sure hands and methodical footwork at the hot corner. He stays low on the ball and shows a clean exchange, moving well for his size to both sides. He reads hops well and presents a steady, reliable glove in game situations
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 61.76 Edge Score.

Mason Cohen, Windward School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS A 2027 utility player who displays elite rotational acceleration and a dynamic presence on the field.
Body: 5-11.2, 171-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with a high waist. Demonstrates fluid movements and twitchy athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Starts from a balanced, athletic stance with quiet hands and a smooth, rhythmic load. He utilizes a controlled leg lift and maintains body control through the zone. Works on a flat-to-slightly uphill path for line-drive contact. His 20.1g Rotational Acceleration allows him to turn on the ball with quickness. With a 44% On-Plane Efficiency, he finds the barrel and sprays the ball to all fields. 64.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 74 mph. Features a short, quick arm action. Produced a max 74 mph velocity, showing consistent accuracy and carry.
Defense: A versatile defender at both Shortstop and in the Outfield. He moves with light feet and shows soft, sure hands. His transition from glove to hand is quick and efficient, and he maintains momentum through his throws.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 71.05 Edge Score.

Matteo DAquanni, Murrieta Valley High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Tall, projectable, and young, with present velocity and athletic movements at the dish, will only continue to rise as strength and maturity is added. Definitely someone to keep an eye on.
Body: 6-5.7, 192-pounds. Long frame, with some muscle mass already evident, listed at 6'4 190, with room to grow into the frame even more.
Hit: RHH. Feet start slightly outside of shoulder width, hands keep bat slanted and up above the back shoulder, uses toe tap load / timing mechanism, front foot lands slightly open. Hands stay in line, and inside throughout the preswing, creating really aggressive and fluid motion through the zone. Swing is on plane for a while through the zone, creating really loud contact to all fields. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm slot, creates present velocity from frame that will only continue to rise as strength is added.
Defense: Moves athletically around first, feet don't drag, and shows comfort moving around the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 61.36 Edge Score.

Jaxen Elliott, Vista del Lago High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF Young athlete who shows present ability, will only add metric based results as he matures and adds more muscle.
Body: 5-11.5, 175-pounds. Sturdy build, present strength, will only add athleticism as movement becomes more linear and muscle matures.
Hit: RHH. Hands start tight to the ear, with bat tilted behind head, front foot extended in front of shoulder, slightly open stance. Lots of backward shift in preload, hands push back slightly into load position, while bat tilt stays same, gets down with ball and rotates well around firm front side. Fairly flat swing plane creating line drive ball flight. 59.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (65.9 avg.); 245-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. 3/4 arm slot, longer arm action, gets over front foot at release well.
Defense: Presents glove early, funnels ball to the middle of body well.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.1 Edge Score.

Gavin Gutierrez, Summit High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Young sophomore with long levers. Showed ability at the plate and added physicality will only help his game.
Body: 6-2.8, 195-pounds. Long lean frame, with long levers. As body matures and strength is added, only will see his ceiling rise.
Hit: RHH. Feet about shoulder width apart, pretty straight up in stance, linear to the pitcher in stance. Hands start right inside of left shoulder. Left elbow up in stance. Uses a medium sized leg kick, but stays pretty tall throughout swing. Front foot barely gets out in front of shoulder, but creates force into the front side, keeping it firm throughout the swing. Swing is best out front, when his legs do get a bit wider throughout, shows present ability to pull the ball well. 70.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short takeback, stock 3/4 slot, front side stays very tight to body throughout. Shows ability to manipulate arm slots during IF work.
Defense: Picks hops well and gets low with GB well. Moves well in the infield and stays low throughout.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 56.05 Edge Score.

Lucas Hernandez, Eleanor Roosevelt High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Senior with present ability in the infield, with strong pullside pop.
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Well portioned and fluid mover. Already with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with hands right behind back shoulder. Bat is upright with roughly 80 degree angle. Square to pitcher stance. Uses small leg kick, picks foot up and puts right back down, hands lower slightly and cock with present rhythm, rotation creates strong front side and present bat speed. Path is slightly upward and creates excellent lift/launch. Finishes 3/4 with one hand. 71.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short 3/4 slot, with feel and present accuracy.
Defense: Paced well throughout INF workout. Presents glove early, creating quality movement through ball. Footwork shows comfortability and fluidity.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 77.98 Edge Score.

Brady Houlton, Claremont High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Big bodied sophomore who will only add intrigue as he becomes more comfortable in frame.
Body: 6-5, 205-pounds. Long frame with long levers. Already some present weight / soundness to his build.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open stance, with bat right above back shoulder tucked behind ear. Slight toe tap / leg lift creates good sink through load. Hands push back slightly, but bath stays in same position. Gets wide and pushes against a strong front side. Slight upward swing path. 64.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 arm slot, present strength shows ability to make most throws from all arm slots.
Defense: Creates rhythm and sets up low with ball at fielding position. Hands funnel well to middle of body.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 46.74 Edge Score.

Wesley Jackson, Inglewood High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS Rising junior with filled out frame and rotation ability at the plate.
Body: 5-7.5, 179-pounds. Filled out frame with muscle present. Moves well.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed with knee bent stance. Hands are high and positioned right above shoulder. Slight toe tap for timing. Operates from same position as stance. Hands rotate straight from stance position. Front side is firm. Bat path is neutral. 63.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (72.7 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 69 mph. Long takeback to short and low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Shows ability to create momentum through ball. Gets into low fielding position.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.49 Edge Score.

Chace Lee, San Marino (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS Young freshmen with visible muscle already. Moves efficiently around the diamond and will get better as muscle matures and he grows into his frame.
Body: 5-9.1, 167-pounds. Muscular build with a frame that could add even more mass.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, with knees bent and hands right above shoulder with bat tilted towards bottom corner of the plate. Shifts weight back with toe tap for timing, front foot gains a lot of ground forward. Hands stay in same position before flowing down at front foot plant. Front side stays firm as bat path comes through zone on a neutral plane. 63.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short take back to 3/4 slot. Shows some adaptability with arm slot. Gets across body well.
Defense: Creates efficient routes to ball, and funnels well to middle of body. Footwork is sound and does not utilize dragging feet as a timing mechanism.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.19 Edge Score.

Tommy Lopez, Upland High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Rising junior with present arm strength in the infield.
Body: 6-1.1, 165-pounds. Stocky frame with lots of room to grow into as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Closed off stance with slight knee bend. Front foot outside of shoulder width with front knee closed off slightly. Hands tight to ear with bat neutral. Uses weight shift back and toe tap for timing / collection. Front foot slightly open at plant while hands cock the bat upwards and release down as back knee goes into rotation. Front side stays firm as bat path comes in at neutral angle. 61.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.5 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short take back to 3/4 slot. Gets downhill well. Plenty of carry / velocity for all throws.
Defense: Worked exclusively with glove at fielding position. Creates strong momentum through ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.06 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.

Schaefer Motschenbacher, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Well portioned freshmen with fluid movements and present metrics.
Body: 5-9.6, 163-pounds. Compact but well portioned athlete, with present muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with square stance. Hands right at shoulder with bat straight up and down. Slight shift back with small leg lift, front foot lands slightly open as hands fire and turn directly into firm front side. Neutral bat path. 70 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot with present velocity.
Defense: Nice momentum through ball, footwork is active and fluid.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.83 Edge Score.

Mason Nolan, Marina High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS Freshmen with a lot more muscle to mature into. Moves extremely well in the infield and as he adds strength will only get better. Intriguing prospect and someone to keep an eye on.
Body: 5-11.7, 138-pounds. Lean frame with long arms and legs.
Hit: LHH. Tall square stance with elbow raised and bat over shoulder vertical with ground. Small leg lift with weight shift back, hands push back, front foot lands slightly open, hands turn tight and promotes out front contact. Bat path is slightly uphill. 68.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long takeback with 34 slot, present velocity shows ability to make all throws.
Defense: Hands present glove early, and footwork is fluid. Displayed sureness and aptitude for movements to all different sides and angles.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 47.26 Edge Score.

Troy Randall, Santiago High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Junior with long levers and a frame to build into. Showed fluid movements with present metrics.
Body: 6-3.9, 187-pounds. Long lean athlete with a lot of lean mass still to be added.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with slight knee bend, hands elevated above shoulder with back elbow high and bat angled slightly behind head. Uses toe tap gather and creates stretch with lower half on move forward. Foot lands slightly open while hands tilt bat slightly more behind head before a tight turn and neutral bat path. Gets out front well with 2 handed finish. 67.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long takeback with low 3/4 slot. Shows adaptability with arm angle and strength / carry is plenty for all throws.
Defense: Little to no wasted movement and has sound hands that funnel ball to middle of body. Takes gather step often. Present glove early and displayed sureness with pace throughout workout,
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 70.44 Edge Score.

Dhuruv Sankararaman, Westlake High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Rising junior with present ability to lift the ball well to pullside. Great student.
Body: 5-8.5, 168-pounds. Lean frame with broad shoulders and long legs.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with some knee bend, hands right at shoulder with bat tilted towards pitcher. High leg kick, while hands tilt bat more towards pitcher. At foot plant hands have released slightly but weight is neutral. Turn is tight and hands stay close to body. Bat path is neutral. 70.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OTT slot, with tight takeback. Present carry is enough for most throws.
Defense: Momentum through ball, keeps glove away from body through movement, presents glove early and funnels to middle of body. Gather step. Ability to shift arm angles.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 50.31 Edge Score.

Cashis Thayne, West Hills High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/3B Young freshmen with twitchy actions already. Interesting to see how he develops as he adds strength and mass.
Body: 5-10.9, 144-pounds. Lean frame with twitchy movements already. Lots of room to add lean mass.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with some knee bend. Hands parallel with shoulder, with bat vertical with knob to plate. Uses small leg drift to get to good stretch at loaded position, hands are rhythmic and slide back slightly. Front side is firm and hands deliver uphill bat path. 63.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short takeback with low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets low with ball and creates space to get comfortable angle. Funnels ball well to middle of body.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.15 Edge Score.

Jaxon Vilardi, Marina High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Present strength with well above average bat speed / power, with velocity for carry from all positions / throws.
Body: 5-10.8, 189-pounds. Well proportioned and filled out. Strength on both top and bottom is already present.
Hit: RHH. Medium wide square stance with hands above shoulder and bat tilted slightly behind head. Slight leg lift, internally rotates, with balanced weight, hands push back and bat tilts slightly more behind head. Front side firms up as hands whip through. Neutral bat path. 74.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 84 mph. Medium takeback, with 3/4 slot and whippy action. Carry / strength is present and promotes ability to make any throw.
Defense: Fluid mover and creates jumpy and athletic moves in the outfield. Funnels ball well to body in the infield, and showed sureness / comfortability around the diamond.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.17 Edge Score.

Dominick Mendoza, Lincoln Senior High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B Strong sophomore with tight turn from the left side at the dish.
Body: 5-10.6, 195-pounds. Filled out frame with broad shoulders and present strength on both upper / lower halves.
Hit: LHH. Square tall stance with bat rested on shoulder. Creates medium high legkick, while hands pull back behind shoulder and tilt bat vertically. Internally rotates and puts front foot down and pushes well into it. Turn is tight and effective. Uphill bat path. 64.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Medium takeback with 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showed some comfortability with different movement patterns.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 59.54 Edge Score.

Amos Aguilera, Jurupa Hills High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Tall, lean, with broad shoulders. The frame will support some more lean mass and will be interesting to see how he develops with more muscle and movement sureness.
Body: 6-2.8, 195-pounds. Tall with long legs and broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide slightly open stance. Hands right at back shoulder with bat vertical. Shifts some weight back with small leg lift. At foot plant weight is neutral as hands come down and in from original point. Slightly uphill plane with one handed finish. 69.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Low 3/4 to slightly side arm slot. Showed versatility in different angles.
Defense: Displayed comfortability with the varying movements at first. Showed sureness around with fluid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.21 Edge Score.

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