On January 11th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Los Angeles Preseason ID at Buena High School in Ventura, 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 pitchers from the event in alphabetical order:

PITCHER ANALYSIS

Nathan Albrent, Buena High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Developing two-way player with strong command of the FB.
Body: 5-8.5, 141-pounds. Wiry frame with room to fill out and gain strength.
Delivery: Takes a large backward step that initiates a slow windup. Large leg lift enables a considerable sink into the back leg. Works down the mound to an upright finish and front leg brace.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works behind the back slowly and rapidly fires to an over the head slot. Whippy finish fires the ball out of the hand.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Works FB to both sides of the plate and has present command. T2075, 1971 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Big breaking CB with loose shape. Tunnels the CB with the FB arm slot. T2053, 1949 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Mimics the CB with less vertical pop and break. Significantly less arm speed. T, average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Floaty CH with minimal fade. T1539, 1465 average rpm.

Tyler Beaver, Thousand Oaks High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP Two-way player with sound mechanics behind the plate and a contact approach.
Body: 5-4.7, 125-pounds. Wiry frame with room to fill out and add strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only operation. Large leg kick into a significant sink into the back hip/leg. Hands work in sync with movement of the leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Hands break high and arm works behind and around body into a consistent high 3/4 slot. Arm extends and finishes all the way through.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Works low in the zone with slight arm side run. T1737, 1696 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Slow breaking ball with minimal horizontal and vertical break. T1712, 1666 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Soft CH with slight arm side fade. T1594, 1582 average rpm.

Caden Brackett, Loyola High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Intriguing two-way player with lethal tools on the mound and at the plate.
Body: 5-6.8, 138-pounds. Lean, proportional build with noticeable athleticism and room to fill out.
Delivery: Controlled, methodical windup with significant sink into the back hip and internal rotation to generate power down the mound. Hands move up and down insync with a noticeable leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works down and behind body into a 3/4 arm slot at release. Arm path is fluid and consistent.
FB: T83, 83-83 mph. FB has life and significant arm side run. T2094, 1985 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Big breaking 12/6 style CB with tight spin and vertical drop. Works out of a similar arm slot as the FB and with noticeable velo deviation. T2523, 2449 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Late vertical break mimicing a slurve with much more velo than the CB. Works out of a lower 3/4 to side arm arm slot. T2574, 2541 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Late fading action with late dive and arm side action that comes easy out of the hand. Maintains arm speed and works to the bottom of the zone. T1510, 1473 average rpm.

David Burkholder, San Marcos Senior High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Two-way player with an interesting 4-pitch mix and defensive upside at 1B.
Body: 5-9.3, 160-pounds. Well-balanced build with proportional frame.
Delivery: Repeatable windup that utilizes a large leg kick up to the chest. Slight sink into the back hip and inward rotation.
Arm Action: LH. Hands break high and utilizes a downward reach into a short arm motion that finishes over the top. Arm action is repeatable and consistent.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Present command to both sides of the plate but better control to the armside. Slight arm side run. T1931, 1855 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Soft CB with early break. Mimics a slurve profile with noticeable vertical break and slight horizontal break. T1795, 1780 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Glove-side sweep with subtle vertical break. T1988, 1898 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Sinker like CH that mimics arm side run of FB. Slight arm side fade. T1616, 1548 average rpm.

Caden Ceman, Mira Costa High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Versatile two-way with a intriguing pitches. pull-side power profile and defensive upside.
Body: 6-1.4, 189-pounds. Tall, physical frame with present strength.
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable windup with leg kick rising just above the belt. Heavy sink into the back leg to generate power and considerable distance down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm with a whippy action that works down the back leg and up to a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Slight downhill profile with consistent command to the inside half of the zone. T2076, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp breaker with tight spin. Takes a 12/6 profile with late break. T2144, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Slight arm side fade that works to the inner half of the plate. T1346, 1309 average rpm.

Matthew Coye, Redondo Union High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Projectable RHP with a FB that plays and intriguing secondary pitches.
Body: 5-10.1, 181-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame with room for additional strength and size
Delivery: Stretch-only operation with hands that sync with front leg lift. Sinks into the back hip to generate power down the mound. Simple, controlled and repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works out and behind the body to a whippy high 3/4 slot. Ball fires out of the hand. Consistent arm action and speed across all pitches. Complete follow through and slight arm recoil.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Considerable life and occasional arm side run. Works to all areas of the plate. T2223, 2167 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Slurve like shape with late, sharp vertical break. Effective when down in the zone. Considerable deviation from FB velo T2392, 2341 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Soft CH with effective change of speed from FB and occasional arm-side fade. T915, 855 average rpm.

Colton Dunwoody, Royal (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Intriguing two-way with defensive upside and barrel consistency at the plate.
Body: 6-0.1, 186-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with present strength.
Delivery: Simple, controlled windup. Sinks into the back leg to engage push down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Extended arm action that works outside of the body to a side arm slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Clear control of the FB with considerable arm side run. T2348, 2294 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Late vertical drop and works in the opposite direction of the FB. T1970, 1955 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Tunnels out of the same arm slot as the FB. Noticeable arm side fade that pairs well with the FB. T1864, 1830 average rpm.

Robert Flores, Simi Valley High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/C Two-way player with intriguing potential on both sides.
Body: 5-6.5, 155-pounds. Lean build with noticeable athleticism and room to add strength and physicality
Delivery: Stretch-only operation with an efficient leg lift that stays close to the body. Controlled move down the mound and a strong front leg brace allows for consistent direction.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works in a short, whippy motion from a high 3/4 arm slot. Slow build-up into a quick release.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Works to both sides of the plate accurately with noticeable arm side run. T2069, 2006 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Tight spin on a slow 12/6 with significant break. Maintains a consistent arm speed and release point that can deceive hitters. T2136, 2087 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Sinker-like pitch with arm-side fade when thrown properly. T1882, 1860 average rpm.

Liam Hendon, Loyola High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP Projectable LHP starter profile featuring a three-pitch arsenal and active FB
Body: 6-0.6, 175-pounds. Well-balanced, athletic frame with present strength.
Delivery: Utilizes a large leg kick into heavy back hip sink and internal rotation to generate power from the ground and distance down the mound. Presents strong lower and upper body rotation and finishes on a strong front leg.
Arm Action: LH. Hands break near the chest into a short arm action that finishes from a 3/4 slot. Whippy finish fires the ball out of the hand.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Demonstrates command to both sides of the plate with noticeable arm side movement. FB has noticeable life. T2112, 2009 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tight spin resembling a slurve. Less horizontal break but noticeable, sharp vertical break. T2340, 2283 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Heavy fading CH that resembles a slower version of the FB. Significant velo difference coupled with similar arm slot. T1957, 1811 average rpm.

Miles Herbert, San Marcos Senior High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Defensively sound two-way with unique mound presence and a gap-to-gap plate approach.
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Long levered build with room to fill in.
Delivery: Slow, controlled windup and stands tall. Sinks into the back hip and extends down the mound with considerable distance.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, fluid arm action that finishes in a high 3/4 slot. Arm whips through extension and fires the ball to the plate.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. High spin rate and late life on the FB. Slight downward angle. T2275, 2242 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Late breaking CB with tight spin. Sharp vertical movement late in the pitch. T2359, 2251 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Mimics the CB with slightly more velo. Less vertical pop and sharper drop later in the pitch. T2315, 2294 average rpm.

Zeke Hibbard, St Bonaventure High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Developing RHP with intriguing three-pitch mix
Body: 6-4, 173-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to fill out
Delivery: Stretch-only operation and utilizes a large leg kick to initiate a noticeable sink into the back hip. Lifts hands with the leg kick and separates near the shoulders. Firm brace off the front leg .
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, compact and repeatable arm action that finishes out of a low 3/4 slot. Utilizes a whippy finish to fire the ball to the plate.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Presents command of the FB and is comfortable throwing it to all sides of the plate. T2203, 2194 average rpm.
CB: mph. Tight CB with late vertical break. Tunnels with the FB arm slot. T, average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Soft CH with subtle arm side fade. Maintains arm speed and throws out of a similar slot to the FB. T1623, 1263 average rpm.

Sam Jurenka, Loyola High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP Projectable RHP starter with intriguing three-pitch mix and present physicality.
Body: 6-0.1, 164-pounds. Tall, physical frame with present athleticism.
Delivery: Works from a stretch-only operation with a large leg kick and slight lift of the hands. Drives off the back leg to get power and distance down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works down and around body with rapid acceleration into a high 3/4 slot. Ball fires to the plate out of a whippy, consistent arm motion.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Present command of the FB and works to all areas of the plate. FB has late life. T2252, 2090 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Tight spin with sharp 12/6 vertical break. Presents easy command of CB with noticeable speed difference from FB. T2183, 2117 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-77 mph. Sharp arm side fade and downward break with present command low in the zone.

Riely Loggins, Simi Valley High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Projectable two-way athlete with developing tools on both side of the ball.
Body: 5-9.8, 163-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with room to full out.
Delivery: Stretch-only operation starting from a narrow stance. Lifts up body with leg kick then sinks into back leg before moving down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Utilizes a small arm circle that hides the ball behind the body and finishes with an overhead slot. Whippy at release.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Present command of the FB and works to both sides of the plate. T2136, 2091 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Soft, late 12/6 breaking CB with considerable velo difference from FB T2128, 1677 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Early break with significantly more horizontal break than the CB. Soft spin and slightly more velo than CB. T1372, 1290 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Floaty CH with more vertical fade than arm side fade. T1315, 1231 average rpm.

Luke Martin, Thousand Oaks High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Developing two-way with consistent swing and contact at the plate.
Body: 5-11.1, 202-pounds. Physical frame with present athleticism.
Delivery: Works from a tall, stretch-only operation. Slight sink into back hip before moving down the mound with a repeatable set up. Noticeable downhill pitch angle.
Arm Action: RH. Presents a long arm motion. Reaches down toward the ground into a rapid overhead arm slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. FB works downhill with consistent attack low in the zone. T1829, 1693 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Big breaking SL that takes on more of a CB look with early 12/6 break. T1742, 1729 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Floaty change up that mimics FB with slight arm side fade. T1549, 1516 average rpm.

Gunner Martinez, San Marcos Senior High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Two-way player with present command and versatile three-pitch mix.
Body: 5-5.9, 181-pounds. Compact frame with room to add strength
Delivery: Stretch only operation with a sweeping leg kick that moves behind the rear leg. Flows down the mound into a front leg brace.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action finishing at a low 3/4/side arm slot.
FB: T72, 68-72 mph. 2-seam profile with noticeable arm side run. T1756, 1494 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Tunnels the CB out of the same arm slot. Slow breaker with a slurve action. T1904, 1802 average rpm.
CH: 67-67 mph. Late fading action that mimics the arm side run of the FB. Tunnels out of the same arm slot with significant velo difference. T1291, 1257 average rpm.

Colton Mellinger, Agoura High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Intriguing two-way player with versatile components on both sides of the ball.
Body: 6-1.2, 171-pounds. Lean, proportional build with present athleticism and room fill out more.
Delivery: Slow, repeatable motion. High leg kick up to the chest with hands that move in sync. Sinks into the back hip and internally rotates to generate power and move down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm motion that works out and away from the body into an overhead release point. Whippy release fires the ball out of the hand.
FB: T82, 82-82 mph. Slight downhill trajectory with noticeable arm side run. T2300, 2222 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Tight spin with late vertical and slightly horizontal break. Tunnels CB release with the FB. T2241, 1921 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Hard CH that mimics the FB with quick arm side fade. T1739, 1611 average rpm.

Osvaldo Nunez, Bishop Alemany High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Physical RHP with starter potential and a nasty three-pitch mix.
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Tall, long levered frame with present strength.
Delivery: Slow windup with slight pause before initiating the leg kick. Sinks heavily into the back hip and strides with considerable distance down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle with explosive, whippy arm that finishes from a low 3/4 slot. Generates significant arm speed.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. FB has strong arm side fade with late life and a high spin rate. Demonstrates easy command to all parts of the plate. T2278, 2200 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Sharp and late horizontal break with significant spin. SL snaps off and works down in the zone. T2346, 2241 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Easy sinking CH that tunnels out of the same arm slot as the FB. Presents consistent arm side tumble. T1821, 1725 average rpm.

Zachary Park, South Pasadena Senior High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Intriguing two-way athlete with lively FB and smooth INF mechanics.
Body: 5-8.5, 162-pounds. Lean build with present athleticism and room to add strength.
Delivery: Fast windup with substantial sink into the back leg. Hands remain at the chest with a short leg kick. Shoots down the mound with considerable power and distance. Braces strongly on the front leg to finish.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works down and around the back of the body before finishing at an overhead slot. Whippy finish propels the ball.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clear command of FB to both sides of the plate. High spin rate with late life. T2184, 2143 average rpm.
CB: 58-63 mph. High, 12/6 CB with plenty of vertical break. Slows arm action for CB. T2334, 2188 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. T1404, 1356 average rpm.

Lucas Partaker, Royal (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7.3, 140-pounds. Proportionate frame with room to fill out
Delivery: Works out of a tall and upright stretch-only operation with a high, deliberate leg kick. Engages the lower body through inward hip rotation and by sinking into the back hip. Works fast down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action that starts low and finishes with a clean over the top release.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Consistent strikes on the right side of the plate with occasional cut. T2096, 1938 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Slow breaking ball that presents a slurve action with significant deviation from FB velo. Tight spin and mimics FB arm slot. T2294, 2255 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Subtle arm-side fade with occasional vertical drop. T1698, 1583 average rpm.

Alexander Scott, Sierra Canyon School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/SS Athletic two-way with intriguing three-pitch mix, offensive and defensive upside.
Body: 5-10.8, 159-pounds. Thin, proportional build with room to fill out and present athleticism.
Delivery: Works from a stretch-only operation. Hands sync with a high leg lift to the chest. Inward rotation creates tension for rotation.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works down and around the body to a high 3/4 slot. Arm motion is quick and loose.
FB: T82, 82-82 mph. High spin rate with late life and noticeable arm side run. T2228, 2226 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Late breaker with sharp horizontal movement. Throws SL from a lower arm slot than the FB, T2088, 2047 average rpm.
CH: 70-75 mph. Late fading action with heavy arm-side tumble. Tunnels the CH with the FB. T2041, 1886 average rpm.

James Tyler, St. Bernard’s HS (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Two-way player with a fluid swing and easy barrels and projectability on the mound.
Body: 5-10.1, 137-pounds. Wiry build with present athleticism and room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch-only operation with slow, rhythmic motions. Sinks into the back leg with a low leg lift.
Arm Action: LH. Slow, loose arm action with a whippy finish from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. 4-seam action shows the ability to keep pitches on plane. T2025, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Continuous vertical break throughout the pitch with 11/5 presentation. T2011, 1955 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Heavy arm side fade with late fading action. Tunnels out of the FB arm slot. T1445, 1359 average rpm.

Nicolas Valencia, Simi Valley High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Compact two-way player with offensive and power potential.
Body: 5-6, 172-pounds. Compact build with present strength in frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only operation with hands starting at waist. Large leg kick moves accross the body and shoots down the mound to generate distance.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action with slight glove tap that finishes out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Works to both sides of the plate with slight, occasional run T2058, 1901 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Slow breaker with moderate vertical break and substantial speed difference from FB. Tunnels out of the FB arm slot. T2031, 1966 average rpm.
CH: 69-69 mph. Soft CH with minimal fade. T1630, 1547 average rpm.

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