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 outfielders from the event in alphabetical order:

OUTFIELDER ANALYSIS

Marco "Tony" Arcadia, Chino Hills High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B An athletic 2027 prospect with a high floor defensively and a line-drive oriented swing that projects well as a top-of-the-order spark plug.
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, well proportioned, and high-waisted frame with plenty of room for added strength as he matures. Displays twitchy actions.
Hit: RHH. Starts from a balanced, slightly wider stance with a slight crouch. Uses a controlled, medium-height leg kick for timing, coupled with a smooth hand load that takes the barrel into a strong, cocked position. Maintains good balance through his stride, providing a consistent platform to launch from. Displays a level-to-slightly-lofted path with an emphasis on staying through the middle of the field. His 70% On-Plane Efficiency indicates a barrel that stays in the zone a long time, leading to consistent contact. Shows a quick, compact stroke that is geared for line drives, with the ability to handle velocity by keeping his hands inside the ball. 64.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Demonstrates a clean, athletic arm action that produced an 83 mph outfield velocity. His throws are accurate with a high 3/4 slot, showing good carry to the target. The arm strength is currently above average for his class and projects to stay as a weapon as he continues to develop.
Defense: Versatile defender who shows comfortable actions both in the outfield and at second base. In the outfield, he tracks the ball well with efficient routes and sure hands. In the infield, he displays rhythmic footwork, playing through the ball with a clean, quick exchange and soft glove work.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 44.55 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.

Barrett Claprood, Yorba Linda High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP A projectable 2026 left-handed hitting talent with a high floor and significant upside both at the plate and on the mound.
Body: 5-9.7, 146-pounds. Lean, athletic, and well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout. He possesses a high-waisted build that suggests there is still room for physical projection as he continues to mature.
Hit: LHH. Starts from a balanced, slightly open stance with rhythm in his hands. He utilizes a controlled leg lift and a quiet load, maintaining excellent balance and a strong foundation throughout his swing. Displays a short, direct path to the ball with a slightly uphill finish that generates consistent loft. His 68% On-Plane Efficiency is advanced for his class, showing the ability to keep the barrel in the hitting zone for an extended period 67.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Demonstrates a loose, athletic arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Produced a 73 mph outfield velocity with consistent carry and accuracy to the target
Defense: Moves with agility and confidence around the bag at first base. He shows soft hands and efficient footwork, particularly on the move, and handles the transition from glove to hand cleanly.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 69.88 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.

Mateo Dominguez, Highland High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF Rising Junior with upside. Fluid motions in the field, but will only increase his stock when muscle mass is added.
Body: 5-10.9, 178-pounds. Solid athletic build, moves coordinated, and is sound on his feet; actions are fluid throughout the field. Will continue to strengthen as mature muscle continues to develop.
Hit: RHH. Feet slightly outside of shoulder width, hands held close to his left ear, with his left elbow raised, slightly closed off on the front side at address, utilizes a medium-high leg kick, and closes himself off more to create extra stretch. Hands shift back during load, dropping just to shoulder height as bat tilts straight up and down. Hands get away from the body early, but creates barrel lag against a strong front side, with a ¾ esque finish when at his best. 69.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long fluid arm action, gets upright with front side early, creates some front side/glove stretch to notch velocity up to 73. Creates some arc in throws, but overall was accurate through the target and efficient with long hops.
Defense: Chop's feet to create an early glove presentation, catches the ball well out front, and is at his best when catching with one hand. Creates tempo through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.

Max Eldridge, Santiago High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B Rising junior with huge upside on both sides of the ball. Plus arm from the outfield, and extremely competitive metrics offensively. Standout and someone to keep note of through spring/summer season.
Body: 6-3, 227-pounds. Extremely physical, big body with lots of upside, muscle mass is already prevalent, with coordinated movements throughout. Really intriguing build with top-of-the-line metrics in almost all categories.
Hit: RHH. Back foot stacked under, with a slight bend at the knee, engaging his glutes, front foot slightly in front of his shoulder, with a slightly open stance to the pitcher. Hands start high and tight to the ear, with the bat angled/tucked behind. Small legkick for timing, with the front foot slightly moving forward, with it landing slightly open and creating good grounding/balance. Hands cock down and back, with the bat coming straight up and down at the end of the load. Extremely tight turn, using rotation and body well to create ++ bat speed and efficiency throughout. Catched ball out front well, with a flat through the zone approach. 81.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (96.1 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. High ¾ slot, long takeback creates real whip, and a strong front side allows for full body weight to be used for velocity. 89 from the OF allows for carry on all throws. Extremely put together throwing motion, that supports + hip/shoulder separation.
Defense: Tempo through the ball, showing sureness throughout his evaluation. Gets low with the ball when necessary and showed present ability to judge and read hops.
Athletic Testing: 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.47 Edge Score.

Ryder Fredriksen, JSerra Catholic (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B Plus athlete with plenty of strength, showed fluid actions throughout the field, someone to look out for.
Body: 6-1.3, 199-pounds. Long levers, with muscle already present. Moves very well for size.
Hit: RHH. Hands start just below shoulder height, with bat straight up and down, legs already slightly tensed, front foot slightly outside of shoulder width. Slightly open. Uses toe tap to stack, while hands use rhythm to flow back and down, creates downhill move and good stretch as front foot comes down. Gets uphill through plane, and uses strong front side to generate good bat speed. 76.9 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (97.3 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Present front side stretch to longer arm action, gets uphill with a long 3/4 slot. Creates enough carry for all throws.
Defense: Very fluid and showed athleticism throughout OF drills. Shows sureness through the ball and will only continue to get better.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 52.57 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.

Amar'e Hawkins, Martin Luther King Jr. High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/3B Young intriguing prospect with long levers and present ability. Someone to watch out for as he matures and grows into his frame.
Body: 6-1.4, 145-pounds. Tall and wiry with weight and muscle to add on as he matures. Legs are long and already moves well for someone his age and size. Super intriguing.
Hit: RHH. Starts tall and shut off slightly at the start. Hands are above his shoulder bat is angled behind his head. Front knee starts bent and angled inward. Hands drop slightly and bat tilts as load starts. Uses slight toe tap / hover for timing, Creates good stretch while weight moves forward. Uses a strong front side while hands lag behind, on a flat swing plane. Swing currently promotes middle away approach. 59.9 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (74.1 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. High 3/4 slot, long take back while body rears back. Releases pretty far away from body, but front side stays strong.
Defense: Shows sureness and fluidity. Present athleticism already plays, but as he grows more into his body he will become even more imposing.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.79 Edge Score.

Maxx Hopkins, Huntington Beach High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B Rising junior with intriguing muscular build. Shows present metrics that support athletic movements and will only bet better with more weight / muscle.
Body: 6-0.5, 175-pounds. Wiry, muscular build with with even more weight to add. Intriguing.
Hit: RHH. Feet roughly shoulder width apart, upright. Hands low and stacked under shoulder. Bat stays upright. Small leg lift with longer stride gaining ground towards pitcher. Hands stay low but push back behind shoulder. Lands with hips still internally rotated, which creates + bat speed. Tight turn with ability to catch ball in powerful position outfront. Two handed finish. 70.1 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, with far away from body 3/4 slot. Present arm strength promotes carry to all bases.
Defense: Picks the right hops, and gets behind the ball well. Some momentum behind the ball. Gets downhill well.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.71 Edge Score.

Brady Horn, Bonita High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Rising senior who moves very fluidly throughout the field. With added strength / weight will really add the already impressive profile.
Body: 5-10.2, 154-pounds. Lean frame who shows extremely fluid movements throughout the field.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, hands start high and tight to ear, with bat slightly angeled back. Slightly outside of shoulder width with feet. Slight leg lift with inward tilt, hands use rhythm for timing, they cock back and up with bat tilting behind head. Front foot creates slight move towards pitcher, and front side creates strong base that he utilizes to push into. Hits from a slight upright position and bat path is flat / neutral. 63.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Aggressive front side creates good pull through the motion, long take back and short 3/4 slot. Gets downhill well.
Defense: Shows rhythm and fluidity through moves. Gets low with ball and gets forward momentum through throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.59 Edge Score.

Leland 'LA' Ingraham III, South High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Muscular athlete who moves fluidly and well throughout with good metrics.
Body: 5-10.3, 180-pounds. Well portioned and built athlete. Present muscle with lean build.
Hit: RHH. Tall and slightly closed off at address. Hands high above shoulder with bat tucked behind ear. Sinks low into backside, using small toe tap and creates some ground toward pitcher with inward rotation. Hands stay in relatively the same place. Front side is firm and rotation is tight. Bat path is neutral. 67.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.1 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long and deep takeback. High 3/4 slot. Front side creates pull through. Present arm strength is plenty for carry to all bases.
Defense: Strong momentum and rhythm displays sureness throughout workout.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 51.45 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.

Jack Josker, Westlake High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B Rising junior with plus speed and twitchy movement. Smooth LHH swing and present carry with throws from OF.
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. Twitchy athlete. Long lean frame with some more ability to add some more weight. Intriguing.
Hit: LHH. Front foot slightly outside of shoulder width, slightly open towards pitcher. Hands slightly above shoulder, with bat angeled slightly behind head. Small toe tap and hands use slight cock with rhythm. Lands with inward rotation still present, and pushes against firm front side. Slight upward bat path. 63.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. 3/4 arm slot, throws downhill against a firm front side. Present carry is enough for most throws.
Defense: Creates momentum through ball, with ability to chop feet for timing.
Athletic Testing: 6.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 62.48 Edge Score.

Caleb Koster, Cajon High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Rising junior with wiry frame. As he matures and adds weight / muscle, his current arm action support more velocity growth, and his movement throughout field displayed balance and fluidity. Interesting to see as he matures and defintalty someone to look out for.
Body: 5-11.6, 153-pounds. Lean and wiry athlete that maintained great balance across the field. With height that supports even more weight and muscle to be added as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with kneees slightly bent. Hands tucked by ear with bat angled just slightly behind head. Uses small leg lift to gain some ground forward. Hands cock with rhythm as they create space away from body, before shooting down and in to create tight rotation against firm front side. Swing is best with 2 handed finish, with neutral bat path. 66.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Medium takeback into 3/4 slot, firm front side supports aggressive throwing move and loose/whippy arm action. Carry is plenty present for all throws.
Defense: Effective mover who creates good speed through ball. Displayed sureness and comfortability with groundballs throughout.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68 Edge Score.

Landon Mortenson, San Clemente High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS Sophomore with long lean frame. Interesting to see his development as muscle matures and lean mass is added.
Body: 6-0.3, 150-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add functional mass. Build is lean and proportional across the upper and lower halves.
Hit: RHH. Features an open stance with a high handset and active barrel positioning. A controlled leg kick and rhythmic load sequence are utilized to maintain timing throughout the swing. Medium high leg kick, creates good stack on back half, hands push back slightly, foot presses down, as hands lag down and front side firms up. Bat path is neutral. 71.7 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Present velocity / carry is plenty for most to all throws.
Defense: Creates nice angles, and some momentum through ball. Gets downhill well.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 55.51 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.

Anthony Maldonado, Heritage High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Young sophomore with more maturity to add. Showed some pop at the plate.
Body: 5-8.1, 152-pounds. Proportioned frame with some muscle. Room to add some more lean mass.
Hit: RHH. Slight open wide based stance with hands up at ear with bat behind head. Some weight shift back with small leg lift, gains ground forward as weight comes forward as well. Hands stay in position until foot plant, create tight, downhill esque path. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Long behind body takeback, with 3/4 slot.
Defense: Creates momentum behind ball, creates some fluid movement.
Athletic Testing: 7.78 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.82 Edge Score.

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