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ELK GROVE, CALIF. - This past Sunday, October 19th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the Sacramento Fall ID at Franklin High School in Elk Grove, Cal. This event was for high school classes (2026-2029), and gave our staff an ample look at the area's top prospects.

10+ players made their way to Franklin High School 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.

Today, we will take a look at some of the standout performers from the Sacramento Fall ID.

TOP PERFORMERS

Ethan Sharaky OF / LHP / Woodcreek High, CA / 2028 Sharaky put together a solid all-around showing, he flashed intriguing two-way potential and plenty of projection left in the frame. At 5’11” 143.5 lbs, he’s still lean but possesses long limbs and athletic movements that hint at considerable upside once he adds strength. During the workout, Sharaky ran a 7.56 60-yard dash with a top run speed of 17.9 mph, showing a smooth stride pattern and balance through his gait. He also posted an 18.6-inch max jump height, suggesting solid lower-half explosiveness that will continue to trend upward with maturity. In the outfield, Sharaky recorded a 76 mph positional velocity, showing a clean arm stroke and carry through the target. There’s rhythm to his movements and the actions are fluid, his routes and footwork project well as he continues to develop physically. At the plate, Sharaky took confident rounds of batting practice, he showed consistent barrel control with flashes of poolside pop. His max exit velocity came in at 91.3 mph (86.1 avg EV) with a top batted distance of 325 feet, showing the ability to drive the baseball with intent. He posted a max hand speed of 23.1 mph and a max bat speed of 67.8 mph, producing quick, connected swings that stay through the hitting zone. On the mound, Sharaky showed good athleticism and feel for his craft. His fastball sat 76–77 mph (T77) with spin rates above 2000 rpm and an average 12.5 inches of induced vertical break, showing life through the zone and some carry up in the zone. The changeup (63–65 mph) showed promising separation and fading action with -10.4 inches of average horizontal movement and a spin rate around 1362 rpm. There’s projection on both pitches, and the delivery is loose and repeatable.

Jesus Ponce C / 1B / Laguna Creek High, CA / 2028 Ponce was the only catcher in attendance on the day but had a great showing behind the dish. He is still pretty skinny so there is a lot of room for him to fill into his frame (6’0” 151.9lbs), the first thing that was noticeable was the arm strength, which was up to 77 mph during the defensive workout. His arm is only going to get stronger as he matures, especially when he cleans up his footwork, Ponce has a shot to be one of the talented catchers in the 28 class. The lengthy catcher ran a 7.76 60 yard dash with a top run speed of 17.9 mph, had a max jump height of 20.3 in, and an RSI max of 0.99. During the hitting workout, Ponce took aggressive hacks in the box, with a violent finish, and a good sense of barrel feel. Ponce had a max hand speed of 68.6 mph, paired with a max EV of 92.2 mph (83.4 mph EV avg). Alot of his hard hit balls were towards the middle of the field, spraying the yard with line drives in his later rounds. The timing was a bit off in the first round, but once the adjustment was made, the BP got a lot better. Ponce just recently transferred into Laguna Creek High School looking to make an impact immediately at his new home.

Mason Harris 2B / SS / Whitney High, CA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 34 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 297 / POS: 4 Harris continued to trend upward with a strong all-around performance, he showed clear signs of physical and skill development since his last showing. Harris stood at 5’10” 177 lbs, Harris carried a more athletic build with added strength throughout his frame. He ran a 7.55 60-yard dash (down significantly from 8.25 earlier this year), reaching a top run speed of 18.2 mph. He also recorded a 20.9-inch vertical jump and a 2.01 RSI max, demonstrating improved lower-body explosiveness and overall quick-twitch ability. Defensively, Harris showed much-improved actions in the infield, highlighted by a noticeably stronger arm that topped out at 85 mph across the diamond. The footwork was  more efficient and under control, allowing him to stay in rhythm through his throws. The glove-to-hand exchange was crisp, and the body control on the move stood out. Harris can stick in the middle infield with continued refinement and agility gains. At the plate, Harris put together one of the standout rounds of batting practice on the day. He led the event in multiple hitting metrics, including a 98.3 mph max exit velocity, a 90.3 mph average EV, and a 368-foot max distance, showcasing the loudest contact of the session. His max hand speed of 20.4 mph and bat speed of 72.1 mph point to a quick and powerful swing, driven by a strong lower half and clean sequencing. Harris consistently found barrels, staying through the middle of the field with authority and flashing real power potential. The combination of added strength, improved run times, and an increasingly polished defensive profile makes Harris a name to follow closely in the 2028 class.

Dallas Barker 1B / RHP / Granite Bay High, CA / 2028 Barker brought an imposing frame for his age at 6’2” 179 lbs, with broad shoulders and the kind of build that suggests significant physical upside still to come. He moved well for his size, posting a 8.01 60-yard dash and reaching a top run speed of 16.9 mph. His vertical jump measured at 18.7 inches, showing moderate lower-half explosiveness that should improve as he continues to strengthen his base. Defensively, Barker worked out at first base and showed a 69 mph infield velocity. The arm strength and field actions are still developing, but the foundation is there. Improving his footwork around the bag and his glove presentation will help him gain consistency and confidence on picks and throws. With continued reps and maturity, he has a chance to become a reliable defender at the corner. At the plate, Barker’s offensive profile carries the most intriguing. He took a strong round of batting practice, generating loud contact to the pull side and middle of the field. His max exit velocity reached 95.8 mph, with an 81.2 mph average EV and a 353-foot max distance, he showed the ability to drive the baseball with authority. Barker’s max hand speed (18.8 mph) and bat speed (68.5 mph) point to solid swing mechanics that produce good torque and barrel whip. There’s a lot of strength in the hands, and as he continues to refine his timing, the raw power will become a true weapon. Barker is projected  as a physical right-handed bat in the 2028 class with developing defensive ability and significant offensive ceiling. With added physicality and continued attention to the details of his footwork and glove work, he could evolve into a dangerous middle-of-the-order type presence at the next level

Austin Nye OF / OF / Rio Americano High, CA / 2026 Nye put together one of the more athletic and well-rounded performances of the event, standing out as a top-level mover with the tools to impact the game in multiple ways. At 5’10” 164.5 lbs, Nye carried a lean, athletic frame with quick-twitch explosiveness and advanced coordination. He posted a 7.13 60-yard dash (event best) with an 18.8 mph top run speed (event best), displaying excellent acceleration and a powerful first step. Nye also recorded a 21.9-inch vertical jump (tied for event best) and a 1.11 RSI max, highlighting elite lower-half explosiveness and reactivity. His right-hand grip strength (138.6) and left-hand (137) were both event-leading marks, underscoring his physical maturity and raw strength for his size. Athletically, Nye was near the top of every VALD testing category. In the outfield, he moved very fluidly and confidently, he displayed efficient routes to the ball and covered ground with ease. The arm strength is the one tool that still has room to grow, but with his athletic base, there’s no doubt he  will improve as he matures. Nye projects to stay in center field long-term, where his speed and reads will be valuable assets. At the plate, Nye showcased one of the cleaner and more advanced swings of the day. He reached a 94.8 mph max exit velocity (84.5 mph avg EV) and a 344-foot max distance, showing consistent hard contact to all fields. His 72.5 mph max bat speed and 67.7 mph average, Nye controlled his swing that gets through the zone efficiently with excellent balance. He stayed short to the ball, and drove line drives to both gaps with authority and intent.

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