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 outfielders from the event in alphabetical order:

Outfielder 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.
Hit: RHH. Wide, squatted stance with hands at chest level just outside of the back shoulder. Utilizes an early, pre-set stride Level bat path with much of the power initiating from the hands. Utilizes a contact approach. 58.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action that extends back into an over the top finish.
Defense: Utilizes steady movements to field the ball and carries momentum from the gather into the crow hop and throw.
Athletic Testing: 8.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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.
Hit: RHH. Simple shoulder-width stance with a slight knee bend. Slight coil into the back hip with a short forward leg kick. Hands stay quiet near the shoulder and move in sync with lower-half load. Flat, steady bat path that produces backspun line drives. Quick hands and efficient turn through the zone while maintaining posture and balance. 64.5 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long arm circle that works down and behind the body to a 3/4 arm slot release. Arm moves quick and whips the ball out of the hand with moderate carry.
Defense: Utilizes the ground and lower body to generate momentum and power for a consistent crow hop throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Asher Bunnin, Harvard-Westlake (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B Developing OF with intriguing swing mechanics and offensive potential.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with room to fill in.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance with knee bend. Hands sit high with a flattened barrel. Loads with a high up and down leg lift with minimal stride. Flat, level bat path as barrel remains flat in load and through the swing. Hips and hands rotate in sequence and give each other space to move. Barrel stays on plane to spray balls to all parts of the field. 71 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, extended arm circle finishing in a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields out in front of the body. Works into a running crow hop to gain momentum for the throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Carson Caras, Harvard-Westlake (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Athletic OF with present power at the plate and offensive upside.
Body: 6-3, 183-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width, open stance and pre-loaded in the back leg. Maintains tension in the back leg during forward stride. Hands wiggle to create rhythm and timing. Barrel stays flat through the zone and on plane. Hands and lower half work in sync to produce easy power. 71 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (92.5 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. 3/4 arm slot with long arm action. Extends back behind the body with loose arm.
Defense: Fields the ball in front and to the side and stays low to the ball. Carries momentum into a running crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance with hands close to the body. Toe tap into heavy foward stride and front leg brace. Short, efficient bat path that works in sequence with lower half. Looks to get hands and arms extended and out in front for the most power potential. 63.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Arm works from low to a high 3/4 arm slot. Fluid and loose arm releases ball with considerable carry and velo.
Defense: Slow, methodical approach to the ball into a consistent crow hop gather. Maintains momentum from approach to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Oliver Dauskurdas, Oaks Christian (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Versatile athlete that can play INF and OF with high offensive upside and projectability.
Body: 6-2.3, 194-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with physical presence.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with heavy pre-load onto the back leg. Hands high near the head. Barrel moves from flat to upright during the load. Smooth and fluid swing with space to let the body work in sequence. Barrel gets on plane early and moves up through the zone. Consistent barrels and line drives. 63.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 89 mph. INF: Fluid arm motion that looks natural. Present ability to throw from multiple arm angles. OF: Larger arm circle and extends through the throw. Higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: INF: Works around the ball and performs a consistent gather. Follows the throw through 1B. OF: Controlled fielding motion and fluid transition into the crow hop.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

Leyton Denove, Oaks Christian (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Versatile OF with a strong arm and is defensively sound.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic build with room to fill out and add strength.
Hit: LHH. Simple, balanced stance. Incorporates a high leg lift with short stride to generate power. Arms extend outside of the body to create tension in the load. Barrel gets deep and on plane and works up through the zone. Demonstrates ability to work to both sides of the field. 64.9 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Large arm circle and long arm motion. Whippy and loose arm. Finishes from a high 3/4 slot
Defense: Approaches the ball with speed and in an athletic position. Fields in a natural, fluid motion that flows into a crow hop.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash.

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
Hit: RHH. Squatted, shoulder width stance with quiet hands near the back shoulder. Quick and short toe lift initiates the forward move. Compact, slighly uphill swing with quick hands through the zone. Demonstrates strong hip rotation and a solid base 66.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Throws from a 3/4 slot with a short, whippy arm action. Ball jumps out of the hand with carry.
Defense: Moves athletically and uses quick feet to adjust to the ball. Transitions into a short but rhythmic crowhop that facilitates accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Andrew Garcia, Rio Mesa (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF Intriguing LHH with middle of the order potential and line-drive approach.
Body: 5-11.1, 164-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with lean strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open stance with slight knee bend and quiet hands. Utilizes a pre-set hip coil and inward shoulder rotation to generate tension. Flat, consistent bat path. Hands fire in sequence with tight hip rotation. Maintains posture throughout the swing. 65.9 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 80 mph. C: Long arm circle with shortened extension coming from a 3/4 slot. OF: Long arm circle starting behind and around the body to an overhead release.
Defense: 2.23-2.43 pop time range; C: Quick exit out of the squat and powerful forward move. OF: Slow, methodical approach to the ball with a simple gather into the throw.
Athletic Testing: 8.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Maxwell Hong, Harvard-Westlake (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Developing OF with a contact approach at the plate.
Body: 5-7, 178-pounds. Compact, proportional frame with present athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Simple, shoulder-width stance. Low leg lift initiates back hip coil and load. Maintains coil and extends hands into forward movement to generate tension. Sharp attack angle and downhill plane result in contact and line drive approach. Strong hands whip the barrel through the zone. 64.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action that works behind the body into a low 3/4 slot. Loose arm generates considerable whip.
Defense: Controlled and slow approach to the ball and carries momentum into a powerful crow hop throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kyas Howard, Sierra Canyon School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Athletic OF with present arm strength and middle of the lineup presence.
Body: 5-10.6, 184-pounds. Physical, athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow stance and utilizes a rocking motion for timing and to load into the back leg. Hands stay quiet and close to the body. Uphill, fluid bat path that gets on plane with the ball early. Consistent barrels when hands can get extended. 72.5 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 395-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Compact arm motion with a whippy finish from a high 3/4 slot. Ball leave the hand with high velocity and accuracy.
Defense: Utilizes methodical footwork to get into a good position to field. Transitions into a unique shuffling crow hop to gain momentum. Braces heavily on the front side.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Roland Mose, St. Monica Prep (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B Versatile athlete with defensive upside and power potential at the plate.
Body: 6-3, 226-pounds. Strong, proportional frame with established lower half and present athleticism
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with Hands near the left ear and noticeable bat wrap. Simple and quiet toe-tap load. Short, compact swing that stays close to the body. Slightly downhill swing path creates backspin. 78.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 80 mph. Compact arm circle with quick arm action and over the top release. Ball jumps out of the hand with noticeable carry.
Defense: OF: Slow approach to the ball and utilizes a strong back leg to generate power into the gather. 1B: Strong, athletic base with smooth, active hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Pierce OBrien, Bishop Montgomery High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Developing OF/1B with evident power at the plate and projectable offensive upside.
Body: 6-3.6, 236-pounds. Physical, athletic frame with sturdy lower half.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed, balance stance with high, quiet hands and slight bat wrap. Rhythmic hand movement that syncs with a short forward stride. Compact swing with tight, powerful turns on a controlled and engaged lower half. Gets the barrel out early resulting in significant pull-side power. 66.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 82 mph. Smooth, low effort arm action that comes out of a 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Gets deep into the legs while fielding and engages back leg into the throw. 1B: Squatted position with noticeable forward hip hinge.
Athletic Testing: 8.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Lincoln Oldroyd, Chaminade College Preparatory (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF Corner OF profile with contact driven approach in the box.
Body: 5-10.2, 144-pounds. Wiry build with room to gain strength and fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slight knee bend. Hands stay quiet near the shoulder. Inward hip rotation creates tension moves in sync with short leg kick. Braces the swing off the front leg. Level bat path with deep barrel depth and coverage through the zone. Presents a line-drive, gap-to-gap approach with hard hit balls. 61.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action that works behind the body into an overhead slot. Ball fires out of the hand as arm extends with considerable carry.
Defense: Incorporates the lower body with a powerful crow hop. Maintains athletic posture throughout the gather and throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Riley Ortega, Pacifica High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF Developing OF with a strong arm and contact approach at the plate.
Body: 5-9.7, 175-pounds. Proportional build with an athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance with slight knee bend. Hands work to the outside of the shoulder during a slight forward stride. Level swing that relies on quick arms and hands. Consistent barrels when the ball gets deep in the zone. 61.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action working low to a high over the top release. Ball leaves the hand with considerable carry.
Defense: Easy approach to the ball into a running crow hop throw. Fluid motions and fielding looks natural.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, equal stance with a slight knee bend. Slow forward move initiated by a low leg kick. Hand wiggle creates rhythm through the load. Stays on top of the ball with a downward bat path. Looks to get out in front to use long levered frame. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Easy and loose arm action that whips the ball out of the hand with high speed and carry.
Defense: Attacks the ball with speed and carries momentum into a powerful crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jordan Tagawa, Agoura High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS Athletic OF profile with contact approach at the plate.
Body: 5-5.8, 125-pounds. Wiry build with more fill and strength coming to the frame
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with heavy pre-load onto the back hip. Foward motion sequenced by a consistent double toe tap. Hands remain quiet and slightly above shoulder height. Short, compact swing that follows a downward bat path. Punches the ball with a right-side, singles approach. 60.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.3 avg.); 177-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 79 mph. Rapid, aggressive arm motion that stays close to the body and ends out of a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stands tall and utilizes quick footwork to work around the ball and consistenly get in a good position to field.
Athletic Testing: 8.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mac Taw, Loyola High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF Projectable OF with sound mechanics and power potential at the plate.
Body: 6-0.6, 189-pounds. Physical frame with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder-width stance with high hands and minimal movement. Creates subtle rhythm with hands and body. Short, compact swing and direct to the ball. Body works in sequence and maintains posture throughout the swing. Balls deep in the zone produce ideal contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Fluid arm motion that looks effortless. Short arm circle and finishes from a 3/4 slot. Ball jumps out of the hand.
Defense: Controlled footwork and approach to the ball. Utilizes strong lower half and rotational power in crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash.

James Tomlin, IV, St. John Bosco High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Projectable outfielder with a fluid, consistent, and powerful swing at the plate
Body: 5-8.7, 141-pounds. Athletic build with lean strength and room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Starts from a wide, slightly open stance. Repeatable load into the back hip initated by an easy heel lift. Hands push backwards to create tension throughout the load. Steep, direct bat path that backspins balls with authority to all parts of the field. Rotates powerfully and maintains posture. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Compact and tight arm action that fires from the ear. Ball fires out of the hand with moderate carry.
Defense: Utilizes a twitchy, athletic lower body to work around the ball and generate power from the ground up. Carries significant momentum from the gather into the throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced stance with high hands. Syncs a forward bat tilt with a quick, simple leg kick to establish rhythm and timing. Establishes early barrel depth and gets through the zone with a level to uphill swing. Body and hands work in sync for an effortless swing. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action with a loose, whippy arm finishing from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Slow, controlled run up into a powerful crow hop. 1B. Utilizes an athletic base and reactive hands to make plays.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open stance with heavy pre-load into the back leg. Quiet hands that move with an early, two step load. Quick turns and efficient hip rotation with compact, level path through the zone. Looks to get hands extended for pull-side power. 65.1 mph bat speed with 29g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Fast arm motion that finishes over the top with full extension after the throw. Ball shoots out of the hand with considerable carry and accuracy.
Defense: Gathers into a consistent and repeatable crow hop that generates power from the lower half.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Parker Visage, Royal (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B Potential power, middle-of-the-order bat profile.
Body: 5-8.5, 156-pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill out
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow and open stance with hands beginning above the shoulders near the ear. Coils into the back hip with a moderate leg kick as hands transition into the slot. Aggressive front foot strike. Direct, downhill batpath that increases backspin potential. Consistent two hand finish. 65.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm circle that works down then finishes out of an overhead slot.
Defense: Works into a crow hop gather to generate momentum for the throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Dru Wilson, Notre Dame (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Athletic OF with a strong arm and a whippy swing in the box.
Body: 5-10.2, 191-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with room to fill in.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder-width, open stance with slight knee bend. Hands sit high and initiate a forward barrel tilt in sequence with the stride. Generates a whippy barrel through the zone. Looks to get extended to maximize power. Maintains balance and posture. 74.2 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.6 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 95 mph. Long arm motion with whippy 3/4 release. Finishes over the top. Releases ball with considerable velo and carry.
Defense: Controlled approach to the ball and transitions into a powerful crow hop. Utilizes strong lower body to generate power.
Athletic Testing: 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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