NorCal Uncommitted Games: Quick Hits

Sebastian Schaffer RHP / OF / Los Gatos High, CA / 2027

Schaffer was a very familiar face to the Prep Baseball staff, fresh off representing Team Northern California at the 2025 Prep Baseball Future Games. The Los Gatos High School right-hander has now turned his focus to competing for a rotation spot this upcoming season, and his profile continues to trend upward. At 6’2” with broad shoulders and long levers, Schaffer already checks a lot of boxes physically. He moved well down the mound, showing a clean delivery and the kind of athleticism that suggests more velocity is still on the way. The fastball was his best weapon, sitting 85–88 mph and touching 89, with high spin rates around 2500 rpm that allow the pitch to play up in the zone and generate consistent swing-and-miss. What makes Schaffer especially intriguing is his developing arsenal beyond the fastball. He flashed two quality offspeed pitches that give him a starter’s foundation. Both offerings show signs of becoming legitimate “plus” pitches as he continues to gain feel and command. Combined with his size and ability to create tough angles, hitters have a difficult time squaring him up. The upside here is significant. With two years of varsity baseball still ahead, Schaffer has time to refine his mechanics, add strength, and grow into a true starter’s role. If he continues on this trajectory, tightening command, repeating his delivery, and polishing the secondary pitches he has the potential to be a name that draws serious attention at the next level. Schaffer’s future is bright. The raw ingredients are all in place: size, fastball quality, advanced spin metrics, and the makings of a complete arsenal. With continued development, he projects as a rotation anchor for Los Gatos and a player to watch closely in Northern California’s 2027 class.

Cole Roth C / 3B / Washington High, CA / 2026

Roth was another familiar face that we’ve seen recently in the past two months. He put on a great performance at our State Games and continued to show why he is one of the top uncommitted catchers in the state. Roth started the day off in the 60-Yard Dash running a 7.22 (19 mph run speed), lowering his previous 60 time from a 7.66 at the beginning of the year. The defensive workout is where Roth showed off the cannon, reaching 84 mph from behind the dish to go with a 1.97-2.03 pop time. There is no argument that the arm strength is a plus tool for Roth, but with some development of footwork and other variables, he’s got a shot to be a really talented catcher. Roth swung it well in BP, he produced a max EV of 98.2 mph, paired with a max bat speed of 73.3 mph. Roth showed signs of having power to the middle of the field, once the hands and lower half learn to work together in sync, he will be a dangerous force in the box. Excited to see how Roth does going into his senior year. Roth is a well-rounded catcher whose tools already stand out, but whose ceiling is still untapped. With continued refinement in his footwork behind the dish and improved efficiency at the plate, he has a chance to become a complete catcher. Going into his senior year, Roth will be a player to watch closely as he looks to solidify himself among the top uncommitted names in his class. 

Ryan Lujan SS / 2B / Rocklin, CA / 2027

Lujan was one of the guys who stood out on the day, after being able to see him a couple of times for Rocklin High School this past spring season. The lean middle infielder ran a 6.95 60-Yard Dash (19.7 mph run speed max), showing positive signs of improvement since his last Prep Baseball event two years ago. Lujan displayed quick actions during the defensive portion of the workout, he had a good glove presentation and picked out his hops with ease, he paired that with an infield velocity of 84 mph. In BP, Lujan struggled in the early rounds with timing, but once he found his groove he was spraying the ball all over the field. He had a max EV of 100.3 mph, the most impressive one was the in-game home run that he hit poolside off a lefty pitcher. The velocity wasn’t overpowering by any means but Lujan did an outstanding job of showing his hit tool. 

Tristen Bartlett OF / RHP / Elk Grove High, CA / 2026

Bartlett is headed into his senior season at Elk Grove High School, who has respectively held it down in the area for a very long time. Bartlett stood at 5’11” 180.6 lbs, the physicality/athleticism is there at first glance, but Bartlett did a great job of backing up his talents on the day. During the 60-Yard Dash he ran a 7.04 with a top run speed of 19.4 mph. Bartlett has a real shot to stay in CF/RF because of his quick jumps and plus arm strength, he tracked down a number of balls in the gap during the game. His outfield arm velocity got up 84 mph, but has been closer to 88 mph this past summer. Bartlett produced a very impressive BP session, he continued to show the bat to ball skills, repeatedly wearing out the middle of the field with line drives. He had a max EV of 99.6 mph, max distance of 363 ft, and a max hand speed of 25.5. Some school will stumble upon Bartlett, it’s just a matter of time, thankfully he still has one more season to show out.

Jackson Whitesides SS / 2B / Twelve Bridges, CA / 2026

As far as athleticism, Whitesides definitely was one to keep an eye out on the whole day, there were numerous reports of how talented he had been playing this summer, even during the high school season he was always in the middle of something going on. The only thing that he needs to really improve is the arm strength, more of a second base arm right now, but there still a lot of time to make improvements. Whitesides ran an event best 6.80 60-Yard Dash, with a top run speed of 20.1 mph. Whitesides was making some loud noise in BP with numerous hits over the 100 mph EV mark, with a PR of 101.4 mph, max distance of 370 ft, and an average of 90.4 mph EV. Tons of consistency and power generated from Whitesides, it's short to and long through, keeping the barrel in the zone for an extended period of time (96.0 on plane efficiency). Whitesides will be a name to keep tabs on for the following season, the athletic MIF has a chance to really make a name for himself.

Jackson Way OF / John H Pitman, CA / 2026

This was an outfielder that had reports of another solid summer circuit, Way is going into his senior season at  Pitman High School in Turlock, CA, which is just two hours south of Sacramento. Way tied the event best 60-Yard Dash with a 6.80, and a max run speed of 20.1 mph. Defensively, Way displayed smooth actions along with the ability to cut routes and provided low throws with accuracy. With a top outfield velocity of 74 mph, left field is the most realistic spot. But, offensively, Way put on a solid display of BP with a max EV just under 100 mph at 99.7, max distance of 338 ft, 92.7 average EV, and a max bat speed of 74.9 mph. With the development of his arm, he’s got a chance to sneak into a CF/RF role, but his speed/bat tool are what have been his bread and butter. 

Nick Jones OF / 3B / Laguna Creek High, CA / 2026

Nick Jones was one of the standouts at the Prep Baseball NorCal Uncommitted Games, showing why he’s a name to keep tabs on heading into his upcoming season. Jones carries himself with confidence on the field, and his overall game continues to trend upward.Jones showcased his athleticism in the workout portion, posting a strong 6.97 60-Yard Dash, with smooth strides that reflect his quick-twitch ability. Defensively, he showed clean footwork and steady hands, projecting as a reliable defender who can handle his position with consistency. His arm strength played well across the outfield, with carry and accuracy that will only sharpen as he continues to develop physically. At the plate, Jones impressed during batting practice. He produced hard contact with a max EV of 102.3 mph, and a max distance of 390 ft. Jones also had an in-game home run that was demolished over the scoreboard, showing a swing built to drive the ball to the middle of the field. The bat speed is present (75.2 max), and his ability to stay on plane gives him a chance to consistently find barrels. As his lower half becomes more connected to his swing, Jones projects for added impact and potential power upside.

Hunter Lynch 3B / RHP / Novato High, CA / 2026