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Emerson, Ga. - Today marked the opening of the best uncommitted class of 2027 event with prospects arriving to LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA for the Prep Baseball Future Games. This is the first year that California will have two teams: Northern California and Southern California. The event opened on Wednesday with a traditional showcase workout consisting of a 60-yard dash, on-field BP, defensive run-through, and athletic testing. Prep Baseball's technology partners, TrackMan, VALD, Blast Motion, and Vizual Edge were used in every step of the data collection to help paint a full picture of each player's profile.

Each of the California players stood out in their own way throughout the day, but these five players stood out for the combined workout performance.

Here are the Team NorCal and Team SoCal California standouts:

Giovanni Castaing C / Novato High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 69 / POS: 8 Castaing delivered an impressive offensive showing during the workout, flashing consistent barrel control. He posted a 96.0 MPH max exit velocity while averaging 93.0 MPH off the bat, living on the barrel throughout his round. His 91% hard hit rate was a stand out as he showed the ability to use all fields with authority. Swing metrics backed the performance, with a max bat speed of 71.2 MPH and an average of 69.2 MPH. Castiang came out to the Future Games for his first time and didn’t disappoint in the defensive workout. Castiang had a max velocity of 80 mph and had pop times between a 1.80-1.91. The arm strength displayed from Castaing was impressive, he takes action behind the dish and calls for the ball with authority. His footwork behind the plate is smooth and has a very efficient catch and throw. Castaing has some rise on his ball, which was going through the target, he managed to stay all around the base besides his first throw.

Mason Hackler SS / RHP / Turlock High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 167 / POS: 48 Hackler showed up and performed well during his BP round highlighted by a 97.9 MPH max exit velocity while averaging 91.0 MPH throughout. His simple, efficient swing—anchored by high hands and a natural lofted path—produced consistent carry off the bat. Hackler also set a new high in bat speed at 72.6 MPH, flashing the ability to generate power with minimal effort. The barrel stayed in the zone with intent to lift, making it an all around productive BP session. Hackler stands at 6’1 180lbs and throws a max infield velocity of 83 mph. The footwork needs to get cleaned up a bit, but his actions still play. He portrays more of a 2B right now, but with some more strength and added quickness, the corners might be an option. The bat is going to be a huge factor for Hackler in the next couple years.

Colton Hadfield SS / RHP / Valley Christian Schools, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 56 / POS: 16 Hadfield showcased as a projectable power bat during his turn at the plate, delivering in a personal best 95.6 MPH max exit velocity while averaging 90.7 MPH off the barrel. He drove the ball with authority with a max distance of 351 feet and had a hard hit rate of 67%. Swinging with an uphill path, Hadfield projects as a power potential bat with more fill coming to the frame. He also ranked among the leaders in hand speed, peaking at 25.9 MPH with an average of 24.0.Hadfield is a real shortstop and can play all over the infield, he’s got a very strong arm with a max velocity of 91 mph across the infield, mix that with a solid first step and smooth hands. Hadfield does a great job of attacking the baseball with a quick transfer. Big fan of the upside from Hadfield, he’s only going to get better. The glove presentation is plus, and uses the one-hand very efficiently on balls in the hole.

Cade McElmoyl 3B / Exeter Union High, CA / 2027 McElmoyl showed a controlled, powerful stroke with clear intent to lift, highlighted by a 93.4 MPH max exit velocity and a 360-foot max batted distance. His swing featured a gradual load into his back leg, allowing him to stay balanced and drive the ball in the air consistently (60% fly ball). He posted a personal best 80.3 MPH max bat speed (74.1 avg), placing him among the top swing speed performers in his group. A strong round overall that pointed to emerging power with the developing frame. McElmoyl will be able to stay in the left side because his bat has huge upside, the arm has got more in the tank, he has a max infield velocity of 84 mph and plays low enough to be an athletic corner guy. First base can be in the mix as well, but his athleticism right now is good enough. McElmoyl isn’t going to be flashy but he will make the routine play.

Cruz Garcia C / Brent International School, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 75 / POS: 9 It was a loud round of BP for Garcia, posting a 96.2 MPH max exit velocity and averaged 90.9 MPH, consistently barreling up line drives with a heavy barrel through the zone. His Blast Motion metrics stood out across the board, highlighted by his rotational acceleration peaking at 40.8 Gs (29.9 avg), 78.7 MPH max bat speed (74.5 avg), and a 26.2 max hand speed (24.7 avg). The swing is compact with real intent, and the data backs up a high-ceiling hitter with bat speed and barrel accuracy. Garcia makes the trip from the Philippines all the way to Georgia, he had a max velocity of 71 mph and had pop times between 2.18-2.20. Garcia has a shot to stay behind the dish, he has a quick transfer but needs to work on his arm strength. Garcia blocks and receives well, along with some athleticism. Garcia ran a 6.61 60 yd dash, the speed is very impressive very how solid Garcia is built.

Riley Jackson SS / Half Moon Bay High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 9 OverallRank: 247 / POS: 61 Jackson delivered one of the most explosive offensive showings at the event, posting a standout 105.5 MPH max exit velocity—among the best across the board. He finished with a 60% hard hit rate while showcasing a direct, hand-driven swing. His pullside approach produced loud contact, and the ability to create quickness through the zone was evident in his 23.8 max hand speed (22.7 avg). A high-impact bat with serious strength and natural lift to the pullside. Jackson plays more like a second baseman in the defensive workout, he plays SS for his high school, so the left side is familiar. Jackson has some pretty quick actions but the arm has to get stronger if he wants to stay at short stop. Jackson has some good size standing at 6’3’ 185.

Zion Martinez SS / Norco High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 24 / POS: 8 OverallRank: 238 / POS: 58 It was a return to LakePoint for Martinez who attended the Junior Future Games in 2023 and he  impressed with a steady and building round of BP, culminating in a new personal best 101.8 MPH max exit velocity and a 388-foot max batted distance. The smooth-swinging LHH flashed sneaky power for his size, consistently generating backspin to the pullside as the round progressed. His 77.8 MPH max bat speed (76.3 avg) paired well with a rhythmic leg kick and fluid barrel path, helping him drive the ball with intent. A high-upside left-handed bat with emerging power and a confident, polished swing. Martinez is a smooth middle infielder that showed very above average instincts and first steps. The internal clock works very well with his first step, Martinez can count the hops in the infield giving him the best shot to pick his hop he wants. The arm will continue to get stronger and his maturity will grow.

Luke Bacon C / Santiago High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 81 / POS: 12 Bacon posted a 95.4 MPH max exit velocity and a strong 91.2 MPH average. He lived on the barrel with low line drives and showed a heavy barrel through the zone, resulting in an impressive 83% hard hit rate. His swing showed explosiveness as well, with a 20.5 Gs max in rotational acceleration, pointing to quick turns and strong sequencing. The Socal trio of catchers showed out, Bacon started it off with pop times between a 1.98-2.09 and a max velocity of 74 mph. Bacon is very athletic behind the plate, exciting to see how much better he will get into the future.

Joseph Flores Jr. SS / RHP / Arlington, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 6 OverallRank: 120 / POS: 34 With projection also on the mound, Flores flashed his offensive tools during BP with a 95.7 MPH max exit velocity and a peak hand speed of 23.9 MPH. The body has continued to fill, and there’s clear projection in both his strength and swing. He showed the ability to generate quick hands through the zone with developing impact, hinting at more power to come. A name to follow this week as he makes his 2nd return to LakePoint after competing in the JFGs in 2023. Flores has a great arm in the infield, he can play all positions but the left side is where can stay in the future. Another guy that can pick it all over the infield, the actions are above average and he also gets to the ball in the six hole with ease. Flores’ max infield velocity was 89 mph.

Codey Brown C / Norco High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 4 Another 2023 JFGs alum returned this summer and put together a strong showing at the plate, highlighted by a new personal best 96.5 MPH max exit velocity and a 365-foot max batted distance. He consistently found the barrel with a 65% sweet spot rate and 55% hard hit rate, showing the ability to produce firm contact to all fields. Swing metrics backed the impact, with a 78.4 MPH max bat speed and 24.1 max hand speed (22.0 avg), pointing to fast hands through the zone. A well-sequenced swing with more to unlock as the frame continues to mature. Bacon has very soft hands behind the plate, gets super low behind the dish and steal the pitch. He is super athletic catcher with very soft hands.

Parker Leoff SS / Huntington Beach High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 31 / POS: 12 Leoff showcased a smooth and efficient left-handed stroke with clear loft built into the path, producing a 96.4 MPH max exit velocity. His minimal effort swing consistently worked uphill, generating carry and showing signs of power potential. Blast metrics backed the swing quality, with a peak rotational acceleration of 23.3 Gs (20.8 avg), pointing to well-sequenced movement and barrel quickness. Leoff has very quick actions in the infield, a prototypical SoCal shortstop, his arm strength is strong (84 infield velo) and will only continue to grow, his baseball IQ will keep him in this game a long time.

Elyjah Mason 3B / OF / Huntington Beach High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 39 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 354 / POS: 24 Mason’s first day in Georgia was productive, flashing high-end athleticism and bat speed. He posted a 100.8 MPH max exit velocity with a 360-foot max batted distance, consistently generating whip through the zone with a quick, explosive barrel. His 23.3 MPH max hand speed backed the twitchy swing, and the lean, athletic frame adds to his upside. Also ran a 6.80 60-yard dash, at the start of the workout. A projectable athlete with impact potential on both sides of the ball.

Cole Munyon SS / 3B / Newbury Park High, CA / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 79 / POS: 23 Munyon put together a consistent and impressive round of BP, highlighted by a 96.9 MPH max exit velocity and a 70% sweet spot rate, showing the ability to find the barrel with regularity. His 77.8 MPH max bat speed pointed to quick hands and strength through contact, producing firm line drives with carry. Munyon plays condifent and has natural actions in the infield, his top infield velocity was 83 mph and made all the routine plays.