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Jesse Maddox OF / LHP / Granite Hills High, CA / 2029

From 4/10/26: "It takes a lot of trust in a player to throw a freshman on the mound, especially late in the game when you cannot afford giving up anymore runs. The Granite Hills coaching staff clearly has a lot of confidence in Maddox's abilities, and I can't blame them. The freshman featured a strong frame with present athleticism and body control. Additionally, Maddox appeared calm, collected and in command once on the mound, a sight that was unwelcoming to Helix hitters. While he only went 1 inning, it was absolutely dominant. Maddox utilized a lethal FB, SL, Sinker mix that consistently caught hitters off guard and kept them uncomfortable. The FB was lively out of the hand and had excessive ride. The SL tunneled exceptionally well out of the same high 3/4 arm slot as the FB and resulted in a lot of uncomfortable swings. The freshman worked quickly but rhythmically and maintained a commanding but consistent tempo. The confidence and composure that Maddox expressed on the mound was alluring. I consistently found myself questioning the fact that Maddox is a freshman, but that simple fact expresses the profoundness of his athletic ability and potential."

Eric Tani SS / 2B / Harvard-Westlake, CA / 2027

From 10/12/25: "Tani delivered one of the most complete performances of the event, showing poise on both sides of the ball. A true switch-hitter, he flashed barrel accuracy and line-drive consistency from both sides, reaching a 95.6 mph max exit velocity with 22.3 mph max hand speed during BP. The swings mirror each other well, with a slightly more fluid look from the right side in game action. Tani carried that rhythm into gameplay, collecting a base hit from each side of the plate, showing an all-fields approach on both swings. On defense, he showcased smooth footwork and a strong, accurate 82 mph arm across the diamond. His two-way ability was on full display when he hopped on the mound and delivered a scoreless inning with three strikeouts, attacking hitters with confidence. The FB sat 81-83 mph with whiff in the zone and also showed off two strong secondaries (CB: 70-71, CH: 73-75) that he could both land for strikes. Overall, Tani impressed as one of the most well-rounded and projectable 2027 prospects from the event."

Frederik Sondergaard C / 1B / Patrick Henry High School, CA / 2027

From 1/11/26: 

Positional Profile: C/1B Contact-first RHH with developing long-levered frame.
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Long frame with room to continue adding strength, particularly through the upper half.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced look in the box and limited pre-pitch movement. Load is compact with minimal excess movement.Toe-tap stride. Swing works mostly level, geared toward hard line-drive contact rather than loft. 62.5 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Compact release. Ball comes out with carry and accuracy to 2B bag.
Defense: 2.18-2.44 pop times. Mobile behind the plate. Transfers are efficient, getting him into throwing position quickly.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 74.7 Edge Score

Linus Sinclair C / OF / Harvard-Westlake, CA / 2029

From 5/18/25: 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP Present build suggests plenty of physical upside. Loose actions and balanced posture stand out. Added strength will likely unlock another level of performance.
Body: 5-11, 154-pounds. Long, lean athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Feet are set just wider than shoulder-width with a square stance. Knees are bent and weight appears centered. Hands are positioned near the back shoulder with elbows relaxed. Bat is upright with a slight forward tilt. Medium, inward leg kick with large stride toward pitcher. Loads in back leg separating hands from body. Lands hard on front foot. Throws barrel at ball creating a whippy swing.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph. High 3/4 release. Arm is loose and shows strong arm strength. Shortens follow-through on throws.
Defense: Plays tall and upper body heavy. Feet and legs lag behind on throw coming a little off-balanced. Makes decisive reads in OF.