Prep Baseball Report

Orange County Summer ID: Positional Analysis


By: California Scouting Staff

On June 9th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Orange Summer ID at Hart Park in Orange, Cal. This was an open event for classes (2026-2030), and gave our staff an ample look at the area’s top prospects.

  • To view the post-event content from the event, click here.
  • To find the statistics from the event, click here.
  • To view the full event roster, click here.

Today, we will we’re taking a look at all of the position players from the event in alphabetical order:

POSITIONAL ANALYSIS

Dylan Beas, Corona (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP Sturdy C with sound footwork paired with accurate throws.
Body: 5-8.8, 203-pounds. Compact, durable frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, standing tall, with a flat bat behind ear. Uses a medium leg kick and hand load. Slightly lofted bat path, elevating ball to all fields.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact arm action with, throwing from a high three-quarter slot. Accurate throws to bags.
Defense: 2.30-2.44 pop time range; Controlled footwork with a feel for rhythm of C.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 40.36 Edge Score.

Keagan Burke, La Costa Canyon (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Corner OF profile with a line drive approach at the plate.
Body: 6-2, 173-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to grow into.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with weight on backfoot, and hands in front of body. Uses and early step and hand load. Smooth bat path, attacking inside part of the ball, producing line drives the other way.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact arm action, transferring quickly and getting arm to throwing position early. Throwing from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: Steady movements in OF working through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.2 Edge Score.

Edrian Chao, Palos Verdes Peninsula High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Compact two-way with a line drive approach and polished breaking pitches.
Body: 5-7, 168-pounds. Compact frame with room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance, standing tall, with hands behind ear. Uses a small hand load and stride. Flat bat path, producing line drives to all fields.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Whippy arm action with a medium arm circle, throwing from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Sound footwork, working towards intended target.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.11 Edge Score.

Paulson Cheung, Ruben S. Ayala High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Compact, athletic two-way with smooth actions on defense and a solid 4 pitch mix.
Body: 5-7.8, 165-pounds. Atheltic, compact build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with some weight on backfoot. And hands behind ear. Uses a small leg kick and load. Slightly lofted bat path, elevating ball to pullside often.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Medium arm circle, throwing from a three-quarter arm slot with accuracy.
Defense: Sound footwork with a clear feel for the INF.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.06 Edge Score.

Nick Davis, Brea Olinda High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic INF with ability to drive the ball pullside.
Body: 5-9.7, 168-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands behind ear. Slight stutter step withlead foot, loading into bakc hip and releasing barrel. Slightly lofted bat path, getting to pullside often with line drives.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (93.2 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Compact arm circle with whippy arm from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Sound footwork with quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 58.57 Edge Score.

Lucas Fischer, Murrieta Valley High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Athletic C with a line drive to all fields approach.
Body: 6-1.1, 176-pounds. Projectable frame with long levers and room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands in front of back shoulder. Uses a slight hand and hip load with a pick up and place step. Neutral bat path with ability to line ball to all fields.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Medium arm circle with whippy arm action, releasing from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.32 pop time range; Fluid motions and footwork, working towards target.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 56.65 Edge Score.

Zak Flinn, Arrowhead Christian Academy (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Strong C with powerful bat and sound skills defensively.
Body: -, -pounds. Athletic build with proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands behind ear. Quiet hands and small leg kick. Level to downward bat path with noticeable bat speed. Hard hit, backspinning, line drives.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 386-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. Compact arm path from a high three-quarter slot, with intent behind throws.
Defense: Sound footwork moving towards target.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 68.17 Edge Score.

Presley Gaborno, Foothill High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF Lean OF with line drive to gaps approach, and room to grow into.
Body: 5-9.6, 154-pounds. Lean build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with some weight on backside, and hands behind ear. Uses a toe tap and body/hand load. Level bat path, spryaing line drives to gaps.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. Full arm circle with a long whippy arm. Throws have carry and accuracy.
Defense: Athletic mover with feel for rhythm of OF.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.79 Edge Score.

Gary Garcia, Corona (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B Smooth INF with a whippy barrel, that slows the game down.
Body: 5-7.4, 165-pounds. Compact frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands just below ear. Uses small leg kick and hand load. Whippy barrel, spraying ball to all fields.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Three-quarter slot with a fluid arm motion.
Defense: Soft hands with controlled motions in the INF.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 38.84 Edge Score.

Landon Geissman, Trabuco Hills High (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C/RHP Lean C with accurate arm.
Body: 6-0, 159-pounds. Tall, lean build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with hands in front of body. Uses a toe place and hand load. Slightly lofted bat path, pulling ball often.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Compact arm path with quick transfers.
Defense: 2.13-2.24 pop time range; Controlled movements behind the dish.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 38.64 Edge Score.

Nate Godbold, Mt. Carmel High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B Athletic INF with proportionate strength, a whippy barrel, and sound defensive skills.
Body: 5-11.5, 190-pounds. Projectable frame with proportionate strength.
Hit: SH. Neutral stance with hands in front of body. Uses a weight shift and toe tap. Whippy barrel with present bat to ball skills on both sides. Produces line drives with present carry.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Medium arm circle from a three-quarter slot, with carry on accurate throws.
Defense: Athletic motions with clear feel for rhythn of INF.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 53.51 Edge Score.

Aidan Gogley, Foothill High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B Athletic C with fluid motions behind the plate.
Body: 5-11.7, 188-pounds. Sturdy, proportionate frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with hands behind ear. Uses a body load with a medium leg kick. Simple move with slightly lofted bat path. Gets to pullside often.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (91.8 avg.); 388-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 77 mph. Compact arm action with long extension through. Releases from a high-three-quarter slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.15 pop time range; Quick feet with fluid body motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 61.58 Edge Score.

Aiden Granados, Ruben S. Ayala (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B Lean OF with line drive approach, and room to grow into.
Body: 5-10.5, 141-pounds. Lean, ahtletic frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with hands behind ear. Uses a medium leg kick to load. Level bat path, producing line drives.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 151-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Full arm circle with a whippy arm, and accurate throws with present carry.
Defense: Smooth footwork, working behind the ball and using whole body to follow through.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.34 Edge Score.

Vincent Grove, Notre Dame (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Steady two-way with lean strength, and gap to gap approach at the plate. Has unique arm angle on the mound with 3 pitch mix.
Body: 5-8.5, 151-pounds. Compact frame with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands behind ear. Uses a high leg kick to load. Level swing that produces line drives to gaps.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Full arm circle with intent behind throws.
Defense: Controlled movements, presenting glove well.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 56.82 Edge Score.

Braedon Halverson, Chaminade College Preparatory (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Lean two-way with a line drive approach and a 4 pitch mix.
Body: 5-9.7, 155-pounds. Proportionate frame with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands just above back shoulder. Level bat path that produces line drives, and a feel for the barrel.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Medium arm circle with a whippy arm.
Defense: Steady movements with sound footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.27 Edge Score.

Blake Hayama, Loyola High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF Compact OF with accurate throws and ability to backspin line drives.
Body: 5-8.8, 162-pounds. Compact build with some present strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands behind ear, and bat upright. Uses a full body load with a small stride. Level to slightly downward bat path producing line drives with backspin.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Full arm circle with whippy arm, and intent behind throws.
Defense: Steady motions with a glove twirl to receive ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.53 Edge Score.

Brandon Hernandez, Eleanor Roosevelt (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Athletic INF with fluid motions and line drove approach.
Body: 5-9.8, 158-pounds. Athletic build with lean strength.
Hit: SH. Neutral stance with weight on backfoot, and hands behind back shoulder. Small load with small stride. Level bat path with quiet hands, producing line drives to all fields.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Medium arm circle from a three-quarter slot with a quick transfer.
Defense: Fluid motions with a feel for rhythm of INF.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.14 Edge Score.

David Hernandez, St. Augustine (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic INF with fluid motions, and pullside power.
Body: 5-10.6, 181-pounds. Projectable frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with weight on back foot, and hands behind ear. Toe tap with small body gather. Level bat path, often elevating to the pullside.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 85 mph. Medium arm cirlce with whippy extension. Releases from a side arm angle.
Defense: Athletic movements with solid first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.21 Edge Score.

Matthew Herrera, Corona (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Sturdy INF with sound footwork, and present power.
Body: 5-9.1, 210-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with neutral weight, and hands even with top of head. Uses a full body load and toe tap. Slightly downward bat path, elevating ball with backspin.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (97.8 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Medium arm circle, firing from a three-quarter slot, mixing in sidearm.
Defense: Sound footwork with feel fot rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 78.85 Edge Score.

Matthew Inzunza, JSerra Catholic (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C/SS Lean C with quick motions behind the plate.
Body: 5-9.9, 149-pounds. Lean build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands in front of back shoulder. Uses a quick load and toe tap. Level bat path, elevating to pullside often.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact arm circle with whippy arm. Firing from three-quarter slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.23 pop time range; Quick feet and body, moves with intent towards target.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.58 Edge Score.

Ryder King, Redondo Union High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/C Compact C with whipp arm and line drive approach.
Body: 5-8.8, 183-pounds. Compact build with proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with neutral weight, and hands above head. Uses a slight load and toe tap. Level bat path with a qhippy barrel. Produces line drives to pullside.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (95 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Whippy arm from a low three-quarter slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.31 pop time range; Controlled motions, creating a lot of whip in arm.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 65.16 Edge Score.

Dean Mariani, Chaparral High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Smooth INF with room to add strength.
Body: 5-11.6, 160-pounds. Lean build with long levers, and room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Neutral setup and weight with hands behind ear. Uses a small load and step. Slightly lofted bat path, elevating ball to all fields.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Medium arm circle with a whippy arm. Releases from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Smooth motions in INF with a quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.09 Edge Score.

Max Martinez, Servite (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B Sturdy C with present power and sound footwork.
Body: 5-10.4, 209-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands in front of back shoulder. Big load with a medium leg kick. Level bat path with a heavy barrel, producing pullside line drives.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Medium arm circle, releasing from a high three-quarter slot. Accurate long hops.
Defense: 2.30-2.46 pop time range; Sound footwork, gaining ground easily.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.29 Edge Score.

Roman McKenzie, St. Bernard Catholic (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic INF with a pullside, line drive approach.
Body: 5-7.3, 133-pounds. Athletic build with room to grow into.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with weight on back foot, and hands behind ear. Medium step with a bat waggle to find rhythm. Level bat path, producing line drives to the pullside.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Medium arm circle, thowing from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork with athletic motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.42 Edge Score.

Colton Mellinger, Agoura (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Athletic INF with consistent barrel contact and fluid motions in the field.
Body: 6-1.3, 173-pounds. Athletic build with long levers and room to grow into.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with neutral weight and hands behind ear. Uses a small stride and load. Level bat path that is short to the ball with consistent barrel contact.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.5 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Full arm circle with intent behind throws, and a quick transfer.
Defense: Athletic motions with a feel for the rhythm of INF.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.49 Edge Score.

Grant Menges, Tustin High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF Smooth INF with sounds footwork, and quick arm.
Body: 5-7.4, 168-pounds. Compact frame with proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, neutral weight, and hands in front of chest. Uses a small load and toe tap. Lofted bat path, looking to drive the ball to gaps.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Full arm circle with a whippy arm.
Defense: Fluid movements, receiving ball on correct hop.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 47.39 Edge Score.

JJ Metcalf, Woodbridge High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Athletic C with sound footwork.
Body: 5-10.6, 172-pounds. Athletic build with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with hands behind ear. Slow controlled load and stride. Level bat path producing line drives.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 385-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Compact arm path with a whippy arm.
Defense: 2.11-2.17 pop time range; Sound footwork, moving well toward target.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.46 Edge Score.

Joseph (JD) Nelson, Murrieta Mesa High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B Sturdy OF with solid instincts in the field.
Body: 5-10.2, 191-pounds. Sturdy build with proportionate strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with weight on back foot, and hands behind back shoulder. Small load and stride. Level bat path producing line drives, pullside.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (96 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Full arm circle with whippy arm, firing from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: Fluid motions with an intentional first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.83 Edge Score.

Jordan Nido, Mater Dei (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic INF with solid defensive skills, and room to grow into.
Body: 5-6.7, 133-pounds. Small frame with lean strength, and room to grow into.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with neutral weight and hands behind ear. Small toe place and load. Whippy, lofted bat path, elevating ball to the pullside.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Medium arm circle with a quick transfer and release.
Defense: Smooth motions in INF with a feel for rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.24 Edge Score.

Mason Park, Fullerton Union High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Fluid two-way with a line drive approach and quick release. Also has polished 3 pitch mix.
Body: 5-8.9, 171-pounds. Sturdy frame with proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with weight slightly on back foot, and hands behind ear. Small load and stride. Long bat path through the zone, producing line drive to all fields.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Medium arm circle with a quick transfer and release. Intent behind throws.
Defense: Fluid motions with a clear feel for INF.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.57 Edge Score.

Azaiah Pilson, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Sturdy INF with sound footwork and pullside approach.
Body: 5-9.3, 203-pounds. Sturdy frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight, standing upright with hands behind ear. Uses small leg kick and hand load. Whippy barrel, looking to elevate pullside often.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Full arm circle, releasing from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Sound footwork, getting in front of ball well.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 60.33 Edge Score.

ALEXANDER ROMAN RAMIREZ, Ruben S. Ayala High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic two-way with room to add strength.
Body: 5-10.9, 153-pounds. Lean build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with weight coiled into back hip, and hands behind ear. Slight toe tap with hand load. Level bat path, catching ball out in front often.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Medium arm circle, with a whippy arm, firing from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork with athletic motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.02 Edge Score.

Isaac Ramos, Foothill High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B Sturdy C with controlled motions behind plate.
Body: 5-11.1, 189-pounds. Sturdy frame with plus strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with weight on back side. Uses a controlled toe tap and load. Level bat path, finding barrel often.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Compact arm with whippy follow through, releasing from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop time range; Controlled footwork, moving well towards target.
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.06 Edge Score.

Richard Rodriguez III, Santa Fe High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Sound two-way with present strength.
Body: 5-9.6, 180-pounds. Steady frame with proportionate strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance and weight, standing upright with hands behind ear. Feet internally rotated, usin a small toe tap. Whippy barrel with a level bat path.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Full arm circle, firing from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork with fluid motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.15 Edge Score.

Nathan Ruan, Carson Senior High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic INF with fluid defensive skills.
Body: 5-3.8, 130-pounds. Compact frame with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with wide base, and hands behind ear. Medium body load and leg kick. Lofted bat path, elevating to the pullside.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Medium arm circle, releasing from a three-quarter slot. Smooth transfer.
Defense: Fluid footwork with feel for rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 79.82 Edge Score.

DYLAN SALCEDO, Corona (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Athletic INF with smooth actions defensively.
Body: 5-10.7, 167-pounds. Athletic build with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with weight slightly on back foot, and hands behind ear. Small load and leg kick. Level swing with an intent to drive the ball pullside.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.4 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm path, releasing from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Smooth actions in INF, using a quick step to find rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 6.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 80.69 Edge Score.

Ethan Sanchez, Otay Ranch Senior High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B Sturdy C with a line drive approach.
Body: 5-8, 158-pounds. Sturdy build with strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance and weight with front foot internally rotated, and hands behind ear. Small load and step. Level bat path, spraying ball all over field.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Long arm path, firing from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: 2.36-2.51 pop time range; Quick feet, moving with intent to target.
Athletic Testing: 8.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 39.98 Edge Score.

Landon Scott, Temecula Valley (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Projectable INF with ability to drive ball pullside, and smooth actions on defense.
Body: 6-0.9, 185-pounds. Tall build with proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance and weight with hands in front of body. Quiet hands and a small leg kick. Level bat path with consistent barrel contact, driving ball pullside.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Compact arm path with a whippy follow through.
Defense: Sound footwork paired with soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.51 Edge Score.

Roman St.Germain, San Juan Hills High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Corner OF profile with line drive approach.
Body: 6-0.1, 183-pounds. Athletic build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with neutral weight and hands behind ear. Sitting down in stance, using a medium stride with quiet hands. Level bat path, producing line drives to the pullside.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 72 mph. Long arm path, releasing ball from over the top slot. High arching throws.
Defense: Controlled footwork, moving through ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 56.12 Edge Score.

Joel Vargas, Eastlake (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS Athletic OF with advanced approach at plate, and smooth motions in OF.
Body: 5-8.5, 153-pounds. Athletic build with some present strength, and room to grow into.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stacne with wide base and hands behind ear. Bug body load and small leg kick. Level bat path with noticeable bat speed, and heavy barrel.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm path with whippy arm, firing from an over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic motions, moving with intent through the ball.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 57.49 Edge Score.

Logan Weiss, Mater Dei (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B Sound OF with line drive approach, and sound footwork.
Body: 5-3.8, 155-pounds. Compact frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with feet very narrow, and hands resting on back shoulder. Hinge and hold on back hip. Slightly lofted bat path, lining balls to pull side and up the middle.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 80 mph. Medium arm circle from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: Sound footwork, receiving ball in rhythm.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.7 Edge Score.

Tyler Wengert, Edison High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/2B Smooth INF with line drive approach and smooth actions defensively.
Body: 5-7.7, 150-pounds. Compact build with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with wide base, and bat resting on shoulder. Controlled leg lift and hand load. Slightly lofted bat path, lining ball to all fields.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Medium arm circle with a whippy arm, firing from three-quarter slot.
Defense: Fluid motions in INF, working through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.14 Edge Score.

Micah Wilcox, Murrieta Valley High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B Lean OF with an emphasis on contact at the plate.
Body: 5-10.2, 163-pounds. Tall build with lean strength, and room to grow into.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with a wide base, and bat resting on shoulder. No stride. Short and slightly downward bat path, back-spinning line drives.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Compact arm action from a three-quarter slot. High lofted throws.
Defense: Sound footwork, moving through ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.81 Edge Score.

Wyatt Wolsefer, Crespi Carmelite (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Lean, athletic OF with a line drive approach.
Body: 6-0.7, 171-pounds. Long levers with lean strength, and room to add more.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with weigh on back foot, and hands in front of back shoulder. Small toe tap and load. Whippy barrel with a level bat path, producing line drives to all fields.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Full arm circle firing from a high three-quarter slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork with athletic motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 59.2 Edge Score.

Van Zielinski, Otay Ranch Senior High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Lean two-way with controlled actions and an up the middle the other way approach.
Body: 6-1.3, 165-pounds. Tall, lean frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance with weight slightly on back foot, and hands low, in front of chest. Quick toe tap and hand load. Short swing and whippy barrel, lining ball up the middle, the other way.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 59 mph. OF - 72 mph. Long whippy arm from an over the top slot.
Defense: Controlled actions in OF, moving through ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.6 Edge Score.

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