Orange County Rising Stars ID: Top Overall
March 17, 2025
By: Steven Hardesty
Assistant Scouting Director
On Sunday, March 2nd, the PB California staff traveled to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA, to host the Orange County Rising Stars ID, an open event for the class of 2028-2029.
Nearly 15 players made their way to Santa Ana 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.
We already released an Event Analysis highlighting some of the day’s top prospects in the Quick Hits section, as well as some of the day’s statistical leaders.
Below, you’ll find the Top-5 prospects from the event.
TOP OVERALL
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1. McKay Skarlanic RHP / 1B / Carlsbad, CA / 2029
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-3, 180 pounds. Solid present build with projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with weight on back leg. Hands set at shoulder height with high back elbow and vertical bat. Medium length front foot stride with hands dropping back and down into slot. Aggressive hip turn while staying behind the ball. Uphill lift based bat path.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance. Impressive present impact with feel to elevate the ball with carry to pull side. Power profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Smooth medium length arm path with loose stroke.
Defense: Fundamental actions with sound hands and feel for moving around at 1B.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash. Maintains line well with good stride length.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled mover. Length down the mound with front leg. Stays taller on back side. Blocks well on front leg while showing consistent feel to maintain direction with delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose longer arm path with depth downward/rearward. Flashes strong present arm speed from a high 3/4 release point. Minimal recoil after release.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. High quality present FB with riding life while flashing run to arm side. T2113, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Sweepy horizontal action with two plane shape flashing vertical depth. T2125, 2054 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Similar shape to CB pitches appear to mirror each other. T2167, 2045 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Solid present arm side fade with feel to kill spin and vertical depth off the FB. T1673, 1481 average rpm.
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