On Sunday, October 19th, the Prep Baseball California staff traveled to Hart Park in Orange, CA for the Orange County Freshmen Free. This event was host to over 30 prospects from California, and gave our staff a personal look at everyone in attendance.

Today, we are taking a look at all of the position player scouting reports from the day, below.

POSITIONAL ANALYSIS

Damien Aguilar, El Modena High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-5, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced stance with slight knee bend. Front foot is offset. Upper half stays tight while lower half stays engaged in back leg. Short, leg twist stride. Casts hands heavily during load. Back leg coils well. Hips stay active during launch. Body extends outward.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.3 avg.); 171-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, whip-like arm action. Recoil is evident. Accurate one-hop thrower with optimal trajectory.
Defense: 2.42-2.50 pop time range; Decent pop-up speed. Short crow hop to get into throwing motion.
Athletic Testing: 8.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jayden Barrera, Alexander Hamilton Senior High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 5-11, 204-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even presence in box. Front foot sets up inwards. Hands are kept low at shoulder level. Elbow flared straight out. Short, toe-tap stride. Stays tall throughout swing. Minimal knee bend throughout. Front chest opens early.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (61.6 avg.); 170-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 63 mph. 1B: 3/4 arm slot. Long, tight release. C: Low 3/4 arm slot. Heavy reocil. Long release.
Defense: 2.73-2.86 pop time range; 1B: Stays tall throughout. Utilizes upper half exclusively as ball approaches. C: Progressing pop-up speed.
Athletic Testing: 8.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jack Blanton, Cathedral Catholic San Diego (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even stance. Minimal knee bend. Upper half stays relaxed. Hands kept low below rear shoulder. Short, low stride. Front foot lands shallow to get into launch position. Hands cast heavily outward. Hip torques well.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Tight, long release. Rips through ball. Shows great accuracy, can throw on all levels.
Defense: Utilizes hips well throughout fielding motions. Athletic movements throughout.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jacob Boltz, Etiwanda High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 232-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, balanced stance. Shows knee bend in stance. Lower half looks engaged with upper half tight. Short, toe-tap stride. Hands cast minimally during load. Stays tall throughout launch position. Long, upward swing path.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release.
Defense: Upper half is heavy during fielding. Hips are utilized minimally. Quick transfer. Trusts his glove.
Athletic Testing: 8.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Noah Chan, Bishop Alemany High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 146-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Short, hunched stance with knee bend. Upper half stays tight with lower half engaged well. Medium, inward leg kick stride. Hands cast low and away during load. Front leg extends wide to get into launch position. Hips coil and torque very well. Generates power from lower half.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Tight, long release. Accurate thrower with mature arm strength.
Defense: Athletic movements throughout. Quick feet that can play on all levels. Sure-handed glove with quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Iker Corona, Patrick Henry High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 164-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Upper half is tight with hands kept high at helmet level. Lower half stays engaged. Long, toe-tap stride. Front leg lands shallow to get into launch position. Hips move well throughout swing to generate power.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick, loose release. Heavy recoil. Optimal trajectory that shows great accuracy.
Defense: 2.10-2.21 pop time range; Quick, athletic pop-up to get into throwing stance. Urgent transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Henry Escobar, Torrance High (), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-2, 96-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Minimal knee bend. Upper half is relaxed with hands just above rear shoulder. Medium leg lift stride. Loads heavily in back leg. Hands cast outward during load. Lands hard on front foot to get into launch position.
Power: 65 mph max exit velocity (55.3 avg.); 184-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick, tight release. Progressing arm strength.
Defense: Quick, urgent footwork. Long strides. Progressing transfer.
Athletic Testing: 8.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Joey Francisco, Villa Park (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 118-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with weight shifted on back leg. Upper half is tight with hands at helmet level. Short, leg kick stride. Hands cast slightly. Weight shifts heavily on back leg to generate power. Quick hands in launch position.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Side-arm slot. Loose, quick release. Progressing accuracy with developing arm strength.
Defense: Quick, urgent feet. Plays low to the ground with quick transfer and a sure-handed glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tyson Goldman, Patrick Henry High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 158-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even stance. Upper half is tight with hands held high at helmet level. Small leg kick stride. Hands cast heavily outward. Loads in hips. Torque hips well to generate power.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick, short release that follows through fully. Shows great accuracy.
Defense: Plays tall throughout. Utilizes lower half when needed. Shows great athleticism at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Vincent Grove, Notre Dame High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 143-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, balanced stance with minimal knee bend. Hands kept near rear shoulder with back elbow flared straight out. Short leg kick stride. Hands cast minimally. Upper half is utilized for power. Strong, quick hands.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release with present recoil. Aggressive throwing actions.
Defense: Plays low to the ground. Quick, rhythmic motions throughout. Urgent transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Elijah Kim, Diamond Bar High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance. No knee bend in stance. Hands kept very low at the shirt lettering. Low, long stride. Hands cast heavily outward with weight shifted on back leg during load. Coils hips well in launch position. Quick hands.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Loose, long release. Heavy ASR.
Defense: Slow, calculated steps towards ball. Quick, efficient transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Nicolas (Nico) McKay, Santiago High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 138-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, even stance with knee bend evident. Hands held high at helmet level with back elbow flared straight out. Medium leg kick stride. Loads heavily in back leg. Hands stay high throughout. Lands soft on front foot to get into launch position. Upward swing plane.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, short release. ASR is evident. Accurate thrower with progressing arm strength.
Defense: Plays tall throughout. Quick, twitchy feet. Lower half stays active. Can make plays on all levels.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hudson Mock, El Dorado High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-3, 161-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with weight shifted on back leg. Hands held high at helmet level. Front foot offset. Low, toe-tap stride. Hands cast heavily outward. Plants front foot shallow when getting in launch position. Upper half produces most power during swing.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long, wind-up. Loose, short release.
Defense: Slow, progressive steps towards ball. Plants feet hard in the ground to generate power.
Athletic Testing: 8.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brian Owens, Junipero Serra High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even presence in the box. Front foot offset inwards towards plate. Hands held at shoulder level. Relaxed upper and lower half. Short, progressing leg lift stride. Hands cast outward during load. Coils well into back leg and hips. Explodes with hips. Strong, quick hands.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. ASR is evident. Loose, short release with urgency.
Defense: Twitchy lower half that plays low. Upper half shows lots of athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Lucas Ruiz, Downey (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 120-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, tall stance with front foot offset. Hands held high at helmet level. Short, low leg kick stride. Stays tall throughout swing. Narrow landing with front foot. Upper half is utilized for power.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (70 avg.); 165-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 68 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Loose, long release.
Defense: Short strides. Approaches ball with steady pace.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Miles Stroika, La Costa Canyon (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 156-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, even stance. Hands held at shoulder level. Upper half stays tight with lower half engaged. Short tap stride. Gets in launch position quickly. Hips fire first before upper half.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 142-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release. Shows decent accuracy with optimal trajectory.
Defense: 2.25-2.28 pop time range; Quick, progressing pop-up. Urgent transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Akira Takayanagi, Sierra Canyon School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 147-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, even stance. Hands kept at shoulder height. Very loose upper half in stance. Lower half stays relaxed. Slow progressing leg lift stride. Extends front leg wide to get into launch position. Hands cast slightly backwards. Torques hips well.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 81 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release. Aggressive arm actions.
Defense: Quick, twitchy fielder. Shows urgent motions towards ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hudson Tang, San Marino (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 136-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance with slight knee bend. Hands kept high at helmet level. Back elbow pointed down towards catcher. High-leg kick stride. Hands cast slightly back. Shifts body forward during load. Tall swing throughout.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Progressing arm back path windup. Loose, short arm action. Quick release.
Defense: Plays tall throughout. Utilizes lower half when necessary. Progressive fielder as ball approaches.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Nathan Uribe, Etiwanda High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-8, 136-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Upper half stays tight with hands kept at helmet level. Lower half engaged with slight knee bend. Low, hovering leg kick stride. Loads into back leg heavily. Utilizes hips throughout launch. Aggressive motions throughout swing.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short, dart-style release. ASR is present. Accurate thrower with room to grow arm strength.
Defense: Plays low to the ground. Sure-handed glove. Can make plays on all levels. Quick, urgent motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.71 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryder Wang, Diamond Bar High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Upper and lower half stay tight with slight knee bend. Front foot angled inwards. Hands kept at helmet level. High, inward leg kick stride. Hands cast outward during load. Loads into back leg. Short load with quick hands.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71.1 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release with some ASR present. Accurate thrower with good arm strength.
Defense: Utilizes lower half effectively throughout. Plays with urgency and a sure-handed glove.
Athletic Testing: 8.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tyler Weber, San Marcos Senior High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Front foot offset. Minimal knee bend. Hands held at shoulder level. Upper half is tight while lower half stays engaged. Short step stride. Hands cast outward heavily. Gets in launch position quickly. Upward swing plane.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 65 mph. SS: Sidearm slot. Loose, short release. Accurate thrower on the run. C: Low 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release. One-hop thrower.
Defense: 2.33-2.50 pop time range; SS: Plays low to the ground. Utilizes lower half well throughout. C: Progressing pop-up from stance. Gets in throwing position with urgency.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Remington Yerman, Ventura (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-4, 270-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced stance with knee bend apparent. Hands held high at helmet level. Elbow flared outward. Upper half is tight. Short leg kick stride. Shallow extension with front leg. Body angles downwards in launch position. Loads heavily on back leg. Quick hands throughout swing.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (75 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 64 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release.
Defense: Plays upright. Utilizes lower half as ball approaches. Confident fielder that shows a sure-handed glove.
Athletic Testing: 8.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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