On October 19th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Sacramento Freshman Free Showcase at Franklin HS in Elk Grove, Cal. This was an open event for all freshman prospects, and gave our staff an ample look at the area’s top 2029s.

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• To view the full event roster, click here.

Today, we will release all of the scouting reports from the event in alphabetical order:

EVENT ANALYSIS

Brett Barnes, Cardinal Newman High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9.4, 142-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance with slight knee bend. Hands held at head height. Upper half stays relaxed. Small leg lift stride. Minimal load into back leg. Hands cast outward slightly. Stays tall throughout swing. 59.7 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Loose, short arm action. ASR is present. Accurate thrower with room to develop arm strength.
Defense: Sound fielder with twitchy lower half. Utilizes upper half efficiently. Looks comfortable on all levels.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Traditional windup delivery. High leg kick. Extends front foot wide. Decent coil into back leg. Lands squared up with catcher.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm slot. Quick full circle arm back path. Loose, long release. Heavy recoil.
FB: T76, 76-76 mph. Lively pitch with lots of spin. ASR is present. T2126, 2126 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Large sweep-like break. T2481, 2481 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Fading action. T1726, 1726 average rpm.

Drew Blessing, El Dorado High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-2.4, 106-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched stance. Hands held at shoulder height with bat rested on back shoulder. Small leg lift stride to initiate load. Loads minimally on back leg. Back elbow casts outward. Lands hard on front foot for launch. Creates efficient bat lag. Room to improve hand speed. 53 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (65.4 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. OF - 59 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long windup motion. Loose release with high trajectory.
Defense: OF: Plays urgent with movements. Large crow hop. INF: Shallow, stutter steps as ball approaches. Small hesitation when approaching ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.40-inch max vertical jump.

Andrew Carroll, Twelve Bridges High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11.6, 177-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, even stance with slight knee bend. Body is already loaded into back leg with hands held at ear level. Front foot slightly offset. Small, inward toe-tap stride. Hinges hips during load. Hands cast slightly back with weight shifted into back leg. Mature swing. 66.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick, loose release. Delivers strong one-liners.
Defense: 2.18-2.22 pop time range; Quick pop-up from stance. Firm glove with a quick, efficient transfer. Urgent movements.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.

Patrick Casella, Christian Brothers High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-8.5, 194-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched stance. Front foot offset. Hands held outward at ear level. Small leg kick stride. Loads heavily in back leg. Upper half stays tight. Hands cast heavily outwards. Smooth, quick hips to generate torque. Even swing plane. 63.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, long release. High-trajectory thrower.
Defense: Small hesitation when reading ball. Large, even strides when apprioaching ball. Plays with urgency.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.

Blake Connors, Roseville High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0.1, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even approach. Knee bend is evident. Hands held at shoulder height with bat pointed straight up. Body is slightly opened up with front foot offset. Small leg kick stride. Hands cast back with minimal load into back leg. Hips turn well. Line drive bat. 59.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Sidearm slot. Loose release with high loft in throws. Accurate thrower with projectable arm strength.
Defense: Plays at a calm tempo. Doesn't rush movements. Long, even strides. Trusts glove with good instincts as a MINF.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Traditional windup delivery. High leg kick. Coils into back leg well. Lands shallow on front foot. Creates decent hand-hip separation. Stays tall throughout delivery.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release. Half-cirlce arm back path. Recoil is evident after release.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Late ASR break. T2131, 2131 average rpm.
CUT: 75-75 mph. Cuts firm.

Evan Fairchild, Roseville High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7.7, 128-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even stance. Hands at shoulder height. Bat pointed up. Small inward leg kick stride. Loads heavily in hands with slight coil in upper half. Loose, upper-half heavy swing. 59.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 75 mph. OF: High 3/4 arm slot. Quick windup back path. Loose release with optimal trajectory and room to improve accuracy. INF: Low 3/4 to sidearm slot. Loose release with on-target throws.
Defense: OF: Small, calculated movements when approaching ball. INF: Utilizes upper and lower half effectively. Quick, agile feet. Plays with urgency.
Athletic Testing: 7.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.

Jonathan Gutierrez, Elk Grove High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11.5, 164-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched stance. Body weight is shifted in back leg with upper half tight and loaded. Front foot extended wide. Hands at ear level. Long, leg kick stride. Body shifts more into back leg with hands casted heavily outward. Lands hard with front foot. Aggressive motions. Quick, twitchy hips. 63.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, long release. Good accuracy that delivers one-hoppers to 2B.
Defense: 2.31-2.38 pop time range; Quick pop-up with slight pause in throwing motion. Quick footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Traditonal windup delivery. High leg kick. Coils into back leg and drives with lower half. Upper half leans backward during delivery. Lands hard and aggressively on front foot.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Half-circle arm back path. Loose, short release. Slots vary with pitch. Firm, aggressive thrower.
FB: T79, 74-78 mph. ASR is evident. T1958, 1812 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Sharp break with great vertical movement. T2194, 2179 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fades slightly. T1648, 1532 average rpm.

Hudson Hack, Pleasant Valley High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 162-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced, even stance. Knee bend is evident. Hands are held at ear level. Short leg kick stride. Loads into back leg with hands casted minimally. Strong, quick hips to generate whip in barrel. Upper half heavy swing. 67.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Long release. Low-trajectory thrower. Follows through fully.
Defense: 2.34-2.42 pop time range; Developing transfer with progressing pop-up to get into throwing stance.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.

Dixon Hallstrom, Lincoln High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0.2, 158-pounds.
Delivery: Quick windup. High leg kick. Tall posture throughout. Using long frame to generate power from upper half.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Full-circle arm back path. Loose, long release. Slots vary with pitch thrown.
FB: T73, 73-73 mph. Heavy ASR. Commands pitch well. T1765, 1765 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Large, looping break. T1817, 1817 average rpm.
SL: 54-57 mph. Heavy horizontal break. T1907, 1875 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Stays firm. T1913, 1811 average rpm.

Markos Hamilton, Rio Americano High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9.1, 154-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide lower half stance. Body is shifted into back leg with front leg offset. Hands held high at the helmet. Low, inward leg kick stride. Slight pause during load into back leg. Hands cast heavily outward. Creates good bat lag. 61.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short release with strong follow-through. Strong thrower with optimal trajectory.
Defense: Small, short steps as ball approaches. Quick, long crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9.1, 154-pounds.
Delivery: Traditional windup. High leg kick. Front foot lands shallow during delivery. Minimal coil into back leg. Falls off after delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. High jab arm back path. Short, quick release. Decent tunneling with arm slot.
SL: 61-61 mph. Sharp, downward break.

Jonah Hong, Rocklin (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance. Upper half stays tight with hands held high above head. Inward leg twist stride. Coils upper half during load. Slight weight transfer into back leg. Hips open early during launch. Finishes tall with two hands. 55.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release. Progressing arm strength with decent accuracy.
Defense: Short, shallow steps. Agile feet that can make plays on all levels. Upper half is utilized heavily throughout motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.

Gabriel Nucamendi, Placer High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8.3, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, tall stance. Minimal knee bend. Hands held at shoulder level. Front foot slightly offset. Small leg lift stride. Body weight shifts into back leg during load. Hands cast downward. Lands soft on front foot. Hips turn well. Quick barrel. 60.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Slight pause during throwing motion. High trajectory thrower to 2B.
Defense: 2.34-2.43 pop time range; Loose glove. Quick pop-up from stance. Gets in throwing position with urgency.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.

Lucas Rancadore, Bradshaw Christian School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6.08, 194-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, even approach. Minimal knee bend. Hands held at shoulder height with bat resting on rear shoulder. Elbow flared towards catcher. Medium leg kick stride. Hands cast outward with load evident in back leg. Stays tall throughout swing. Quick hands. 63.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. 3/4 arm slot. A short, quick release that follows through fully. Ball comes out hot with optimal trajectory.
Defense: Short, even strides towards ball. Makes calculated reads with eyes on target as he approaches ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Offset traditional windup. High, stiff leg kick. Coils heavily on back leg. Rigid, strong motions throughout.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Slow, full-circle arm back path. Loose, quick release with slight recoil.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Firm with minimal ASR. T2042, 1975 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Fades slightly. T1948, 1931 average rpm.

Gio Ruma, Rocklin (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5.8, 136-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even stance. Slightly crouched with tight upper half. Hands held at head height. Small leg kick stride. Hands cast outward with upper half angling downwards during launch. Plants softly with front foot. Upper half is utilized for power. 62.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release with follow-through. High-trajectory thrower with good accuracy.
Defense: Plays tall throughout. Even stride runner. Utilizes lower half effectively.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.

Matteo Smiley, Colfax High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11.1, 147-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall stance. Hands held high at ear level. Front foot slightly offset. Low, inward leg lift stride. Hands cast heavily outward. Loads minimally in back leg. Gets in launch position quickly. 69 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Sidearm to low 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release with snappy follow-through.
Defense: Short, calculated steps. Slow, even gather. Quick transfer with a sure-handed glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.60-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Traditional windup delivery. High leg kick. Coils well in back leg. Creates strong hand-hip separation.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release. Follows through fully.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Heavy ASR. Commands well. T2378, 2346 average rpm.
CH: 69-69 mph. Slight late dive. T2029, 2029 average rpm.

Cooper Soderman, Rocklin (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouches, even stance. Hands held at ear level. Front foot slightly offset. Upper-half stays tight. Low leg kick stride. Body angles downwards during load. Hands cast back with minimal load into back leg. Quick, easy swing that shows ability as a contact bat. 62.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74.4 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Loose release that finishes follow-through. Gets ball out quickly with decent accuracy.
Defense: Urgent movements. Shuffles feet quickly. Quick transfer. Can male plays on all levels. Upper half is utilized well.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.70-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Offset, traditional delivery. Medium leg kick. Coils into back leg well. Strong hand-hip separation. Front foot lands evenly during delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Loose release with slight recoil. Quick, rapid movements.
FB: T77, 77-77 mph. Firm with some ASR. T1169, 1169 average rpm.

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