On Sunday, May 3rd, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the SoCal Rising Stars Game at Corona High School in Corona, Cal. This was an invite-only event for all players in the rising stars classes of (2030-31), and gave our staff an ample look at some of the next wave of top players in the region. The event served as an identifier for the Prep Baseball Junior Future Games set to take place next week at LakePoint Sports in Emerson, GA.

We’ve already posted an event analysis from the day, which featured write-ups on standout names as well as data leaderboards, found here.

Today, we’re taking a look at every player’s scouting report.

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TOP OVERALL PROSPECTS

1. Gavin Cruz, Norco (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 167 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide lower half with knees bowed outward. Upper half is tight with hands rested at ear level. Back elbow flared straight outward. Shifts majority of the weight onto back leg during load. Hands cast out slightly with a pointed front foot leg twist stride. Shifts weight forward during launch with present hip torque for power.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick, short release with no recoil present. Accurate thrower to 2nd.
Defense: 2.05-2.13 pop time range; Gets in throwing position with real urgency. Shows fundamental footwork in the box with mature feel throughout.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Offset front-facing starting position. Traditional windup delivery. Glove starts high, then low. High leg kick. Minimal load into rear leg. Upper-half heavy delivery. Stays postured throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Half-circle arm back path. Quick, short release with no recoil to follow.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Present ASR. T1924, 1850 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Large 12-6 break. Creates a nice, balanced shape. T2117, 1939 average rpm..
CH: 65-65 mph. T1494, 1494 average rpm.

2. Max Moreno, Beaumont (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 149 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced lower half. Tight upper half with hands at ear level. Back elbow flared outward toward the backstop. Small leg lift stride. Slight load into rear leg with minimal cast in hands. Hips fire first then hands follow, showing great bat lag. Short barrel path.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick, full-circle arm back path. Release is quick and long.
Defense: Long strides towards ball. Methodical movements as a fielder. Lower half stays active throughout motions.
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash.

3. Wyatt Timboe, EM Speed & Power (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 213 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even, balanced lower half. Upper half is tight and postured up with back elbow flared outward. Small inward leg lift stride. Loads into rear leg with hands cast outward. Lands hard on front foot to get into the launch position. Hips fire to generate efficient bat lag through zone—long barrel path.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick, loose release with minimal recoil.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop time range; Quick pop-up from stance. Efficient and rapid glove transfer. Shows fundamental movements behind the plate.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.

4. Vincent Messick, San Dimas (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds.
Hit: SH. RHH: Wide, even lower half stance. Upper half is tight with hands at ear level and back elbow pointed straight outward. LHH: Relaxed upper and lower half with weight started on rear leg. Bat pointed straight up with back elbow pointed at catcher. RHH: Small toe-tap stride. Hips turn quickly and effectively to activate the barrel through zone. Generates good bat lag. LHH: Progressive load into rear leg with leg twist stride.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 83 mph. OF: High 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose release. INF: Quick arm back path. Short, rapid release with ASR present.
Defense: OF: Approaches ball at even, short pace. Stays tall throughout emotions. INF: Postured-up defender with quick feet. Upper half heavy with movements.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Slightly offset front-facing stance. Traditional one-step rocking delivery. High leg kick to initiate drive into rear leg. Tall posture throughout motions. Present hip-shoulder separation.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Full-circle arm back path. Release point varies with the pitch thrown. Pulls down efficiently.
FB: T85, 80-83 mph. Firm with slight ASR. T2119, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Slurve-like shape. T2224, 2118 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Downward tumbling action. T1674, 1674 average rpm.

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5. Dallas Knothe, San Marcos (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 137 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced lower half. Upper half stays tall with back elbow flared outward. Hands held at ear level. Small leg lift stride. Upper half tilts downward during load. Lands softly on front foot and generates great bat lag.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (75.6 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, quick release. Minimal recoil. Body follows through after release.
Defense: Steady, progressive steps towards the ball. Utilizes upper and lower half very well.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Offset, front-facing windup stance. One-step, traditional windup delivery. Stays tall throughout delivery with tall posture. Drives minimal with lower half, utilizes upper half torque for power.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Full-circle arm back path. Long, winding release.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. T2132, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. T2047, 1957 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. T1603, 1603 average rpm.

6. Cooper Frost, Notre Dame (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 187 pounds.
Hit: SH. Narrow, shifted weight onto rear leg. Hands held at shoulder level with bat resting on rear shoulder. Back elbow pointed at the catcher. Front foot slightly pointed and offset. Small toe-tap stride to initiate load. Hands load back slightly during load, with decent separation between upper and lower half. Stays postured up during launch. Long, steep barrel path.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick draw back with loose arm action. Lofty ball trajectory. Accuracy shows room for improvement.
Defense: 1.95-2.20 pop time range; Quick mover, with urgent actions to get into throwing stance. Stays balanced throughout with a one-leg finish.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Front-facing stance with a traditional windup delivery. Slow, progressive delivery. Body shifts back on rear leg when coiling. Tall finish with room to improve hip-shoulder separation.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Full-circle arm back path. Loose action with slight recoil.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Shows slight ASR. T2229, 2150 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Slight glove-side break. T2288, 2229 average rpm.
CUT: 76-78 mph. Slight glove-side break.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Michael Acosta, Norco (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 119 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow lower half with slight knee bend. Front foot slightly offset. Hands held at ear level with the back elbow pointed at the plate. Small hovering inward leg lift stride. Hands cast back slightly. Progressive load in the upper half. Effective launch position. Front shoulder opens up early with present bat lag.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (64.7 avg.); 184-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 66 mph. OF: Long, winding back path. Loose release with strong follow-through. INF: Lower 3/4 arm slot. Draws arm back, creating a long windup. Long release. Room to improve arm strength.
Defense: OF: Steady lower-half movements when approaching the ball. Long, efficient crow hop. INF: Quiet feet, with smooth lower half. Trusts the glove while showing efficient transfer.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Xavier Alcantar, Corona (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 200 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly postured stance. Upper half is relaxed with hands at shoulder height. Back elbow pointed downwards at plate. Medium inward leg kick stride. Weight transfers to rear leg with hands cast down and outward. Lands hard on front foot when in launch position. Bat lag present with an even barrel trajectory.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Short, quick release. Throws on a line with some loft.
Defense: 2.05-2.26 pop time range; Active mover behind the plate. Gets in throwing position with urgency.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Alfonso Garcia, Junipero Serra (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-6, 137 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide lower half. Weight starts shifted on rear leg. Upper half is tight and loaded with hands tucked behind helmet. Elbow flared straight outward. Small step forward stride. Front foot lands early to get into launch position. Hips and upper half stay in sync.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick back path to get the arm extended forward. Accuracy could be improved with a high ball trajectory.
Defense: Feet stay narrow with each other. Shows slight hesitation in footwork. Upper half does most of the work when fielding. Looks comfortable when making tough throws.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jacob Garibay, Aquinas (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 203 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow lower half with tall upper half stance. Knes bowed inward with back elbow flared towards backstop. Small inward leg twist stride. Progressive load into rear leg. Gets into launch position quickly with present bat lag.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. OF - 66 mph. OF: 3/4 arm slot. Short, loose arm release with no recoil. Quick arm back path. INF: 3/4 arm slot. Quick release.
Defense: OF: Room to improve quickness approaching ball. Hesitant footwork. Even strides during the crow-hop. INF: Stays postured when fielding ball.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Front-facing windup stance. Traditional delivery with glove at belt level. Medium leg kick with minimal load into rear leg. Upper-half dominant through delivery.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Jab arm back path. Quick release with recoil present.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Firm, straight pitch. T2106, 1931 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Loop-like shape. Steep drop. T1657, 1606 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. T1673, 1639 average rpm.

Mason Guangorena, La Mirada (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced lower half with tight upper half. Back elbow flared straight outward. Leg twist stride to activate load into upper half. Hands cast high and outward. Hips fire first with hands following. Upward barrel path.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 73 mph. INF: Low 3/4 arm slot. Accurate thrower. Long, loose release. C: Low 3/4 arm slot. Quick, snap-like release. One-hop thrower to 2nd.
Defense: 2.08-2.20 pop time range; INF: Approaches ball calmly and at even pace. Shows comfortable footwork throughout. C: Quick pop-up from stance.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Dylan Hottle, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow lower half, relaxed upper half, with hands resting at shoulder height. Back elbow flared towards the catcher. Low, two-tap stride. Heavy cast in hands during load. Quick hands through the zone.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long, winding arm back path. Present ASR.
Defense: Long crow hop. Upper-half dominant when approaching and fielding the ball.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Nico Kaercher, St. John Bosco (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 163 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, even lower half. Upper half stays tall and tight with back elbow pointed out at backstop. Medium leg lift stride. Weight shifts towards back leg during load with hands cast down and outward slightly. Lands softly on front foot with weight shifted evenly during launch. Quick, flat barrel through zone.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 208-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick arm back path, with long release/follow-through.
Defense: 2.05-2.27 pop time range; Urgent movements behind the plate. Gets into throwing position quickly.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mario Knapp-Schwarzenegger, Loyola (CA), 2031
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 131 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even lower half. Upper half stays loose with hands at shoulder height. Back elbow flared outward with hands slightly out in front. Medium, inward leg, lift stride. Lands narrow on the front foot. Hands cast outward heavily during load. Minimal hip movement during launch.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (69.1 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 58 mph. OF - 54 mph. OF: High 3/4 arm slot. Long, winding release with a full-circle arm-back path. Minimal recoil on follow-through. C: High 3/4 arm slot. Long release with minimal recoil.
Defense: 2.87-2.88 pop time range; OF: Approaches ball postured-up. Long ball transfer during the crow hop. C: Methodical pop-up from stance. Postures up when throwing.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Collin Link, Bonita Vista (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 169 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow lower half with weight started on rear leg. Front foot is offset with the hands started low at shoulder height. Winding, progressive load into launch position. Hands cast slightly outward. Quick hands through zone with an upward barrel trajectory.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (61.1 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Sidearm slot. Quick, loose release with no recoil. Snap-like release.
Defense: Quick, urgent feet when fielding ball. Stays balanced and utilizes upper and lower half effectively.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Front-facing stance. Traditional one-step back delivery. Loads into rear leg to initiate drive. Stays tall throughout delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. 1/2 circle arm back path. Short arm release with slight recoil.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Firm, straight pitch. T2078, 1976 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Minimal sharp break. T1896, 1732 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Slight tumbling action. T1453, 1424 average rpm.

Austin Medina, La Habra (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-4, 127 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly narrow lower half with weight started on rear leg. Hands start out in front at shoulder height with back elbow pointed downward. Medium leg lift stride. Slight load into the rear leg with hands cast outward slightly. Front foot lands hard, initiating swing through zone.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (66.5 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Sidearm slot. Loose, easy release with no recoil after follow-through.
Defense: Active, urgent feet. Lower half stays agile while upper half stays tall.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tristan Miyashiro, Casimir (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 163 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, even lower half stance. Upper half is relaxed with hands at shoulder height and back elbow pointed towards the catcher. Small forward step stride to initiate load in hands. Hands cast outward slightly with hands firing first before hips. Shallow barrel path through zone.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long, quick release. Aggressive throwing motion.
Defense: Approaches ball at an even pace. Quickens steps as ball gets closer. Quick, large crow hop to supply power to lower half.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Starts from the stretch. Stretch delivery with immediate leg lift from stance. Drives weight into rear leg. Strong hip-shoulder separation.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. Quick, full-circle arm back path. Quick, rapid release with a deceptive release point that can play with all pitches.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Firm, shows some glove side movement. T2032, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Slight dropping action. Shows slurve-like shape. T1994, 1912 average rpm.

Khaleb Royster, Aquinas (CA), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-9, 172 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow lower half, with front foot offset. Hands held low at shoulder height with a relaxed upper half. Hovering stride to initiate load in rear leg. Hands cast outward heavily. Lofty barrel path.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73.6 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. High trajectory thrower. Loose, progressive release.
Defense: Long strides towards ball. Comfortable fielder with glove. Upper half is utilized well throughout.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Throws from stretch. High leg kick, initiating drive in the rear leg. Strong hip-shoulder separation. Leverages both upper and lower halves throughout delivery.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. Full-circle arm back path. Long, loose release with slight recoil to follow.
FB: T70, 65-68 mph. Firm, straight. T1778, 1669 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Sharp vertical break. T1748, 1665 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Shows some arm-side fade. T1566, 1530 average rpm.

Ryder Serna, Norco (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 167 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even lower half. Upper half is tight with hands held at ear level. Back elbow flared straight out. Leg twist load into rear leg. Body shifts backwards during load. Hands cast upward with rear leg holding tension. Upper half heavy to supply power in swing.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (68.3 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Quick, efficient release. No recoil to follow.
Defense: Lower half stays active and low throughout. Upper half is emphasized during the gather and throw. Athletic mover.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Caden Spahr, Ventura (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 153 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced lower half stance. Upper half is tall and postured. Hands held at ear level. Back elbow pointed down at catcher. Small leg lift stride to initiate load into rear leg. Hands cast heavily outward. Upper half stays tall throughout swing. Long barrel path.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release. High trajectory thrower.
Defense: Approaches ball at a calm, even pace. Efficient crow hop after gather.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Andrew Tirado, Bonita Vista Senior High (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-6, 148-pounds.
Delivery: Throws from stretch. High leg kick to load into rear leg. Drives down the mound with power shifting towards the front half. Hips and shoulders are in sync with each other.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot. Full-circle arm back path. High release point with arm motion.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Straight pitch. T1773, 1689 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Slight downward vertical break. T1819, 1751 average rpm.

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