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NorCal Preseason All-State: Catcher Analysis

March 3, 2025
By: Hank LoForte
Northern California Scouting Director

  

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On Sunday, January 26th, the PB California staff traveled to Ohlone JC in Freemont, CA, to host the Northern California Preseason All-State, an invite-only event for the class of 2025-2028.

Over 80 players made their way to Freemont and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball California staff.

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TOP-5 CATCHERS

1. Masen Belding C / 1B / Del Oro, CA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 25 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 142 / POS: 9

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 226 pounds. Big frame, broad shoulders, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Easy swing with loose hands, gradual load, shorter stride. Shorter path to the ball, quick bat, possesses slight lift. 71 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Short, 3/4 slot, ball possesses carry.
Defense: 2.03-2.07 pop time range; Quick out of crouch, natural look, easy and confident throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.

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