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On Sunday, May 18th, the PB California staff traveled to Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, CA, to host the SoCal Rising Stars Game, an invite-only event for the class of 2029-2030.

More than 20 players made their way to Santa Ana 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'll take a look at all of the postional scouting reports from the event:

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POSITIONAL Analysis (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ace Aguilar, Bonita High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Shows pull-side power as a hitter with strong fundamental instincts at the INF/OF position.
Body: 5-9, 162.9 pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and wide. Slight bend in knees. Hands kept at shoulder height, with bat slightly angled towards pitcher. Small one-step stride that initiates load in back leg. Swing path is slightly upward through zone. Produces line drive power with occasional lift. Contact shows heavy pull. Finishes with one-hand follow through on inside pitches. Two-hand finish on middle/outside pitches.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance. Swing path is slightly upward through zone. Produces line drive power with occasional lift. Contact shows heavy pull. Finishes with one-hand follow through on inside pitches. Two-hand finish on middle/outside pitches.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Lively, strong arm from OF to make throw on one-hop. High 3/4 release from OF. Low 3/4 from INF. Short follow-through that shows balance.
Defense: Bouncy lower body thats shows ability to get low and throw from all platforms. Flashes glove late with smooth transfer.

Xavier Alcantar, Corona High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF Hitter's swing benefits from line drive power, with many areas of improvement behind the dish.
Body: 5-10, 180.8 pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with sturdiness in lower body. Hands stay behind head with small bat waggle angled towards 1st base dugout. Slow, medium leg kick.  Back elbow starts low, indicating a compact swing that promotes loft. Shows power with strong lower body and tight rotation through the zone.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance. Back elbow starts low, indicating a compact swing that promotes loft. Shows power with strong lower body and tight rotation through the zone.
Arm: RH. C - 67.00 mph. Arm shows lots of carry coming out of a high 3/4 arm angle. Delayed transfer. Follows through fully.
Defense: 2.39-2.59 pop time range; Shows tall posture in stance. Feet lag behind throw and occasionally come off-balanced. 

Antonio Anguiano IV, Corona High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF Very strong defender behind the plate with areas of improvement as a consistent hitter.
Body: 5-5, 168 pounds. Burly, thick frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, loose upper body. Bat stays slightly off shoulder with a crouched stance. Raises hands when loading swing. Swing path stays level. Hands lag behind. One-hand finish. Slightly off-balance on swing finish.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance. Swing path stays level. Hands lag behind. One-hand finish. Slightly off-balance on swing finish.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Throws from high 3/4 slot. Slight arm pause before throw. Ball tails arm-side.
Defense: 2.28-2.37 pop time range; Athletic stance. Stays on toes with intent to throw. Quick transfer from all angles.

Preston Armstead, N/A (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF Quick fielder that shows he can make plays from all platforms with surprising pop in swing.
Body: 5-3, 117 pounds. Skinny, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, loose upper body in stance. Straight, tight lower body. One-step stride to initiate load. Utilizes hips well in swing. Leads with hips, then connects with bat. Hit path follows a loft trajectory, aiming for line drives. Contact shows heavy pull.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (62.9 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance. Hit path follows a loft trajectory, aiming for line drives. Contact shows heavy pull.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Throws from lower 3/4 slot. Arm is fluid and relaxed. Comfortable throwing on the run.
Defense: Quick feet with ability to make quick reads on balls. Flashes glove early and makes smooth transfer.

Ezra Camacho, Woodbridge High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF Strong/comfortable fielder with potential as an XBH bat at the plate.
Body: 5-7, 138.2 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly bent knees in stance. Tight upper body, with hands behind ears and bat tilted toward 3rd base dugout. One-step stride and loads mostly in hands. Bat stays level, with slight upward swing plane. Front foot plants early, hips lag a bit after stride.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance. Bat stays level, with slight upward swing plane. Front foot plants early, hips lag a bit after stride.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Low 3/4 release. Delivers one-hoppers to 3rd and home. Ball comes out quick.
Defense: Smooth fielder with strong feel for OF position. Plays ball first. Doesn't rush throws.

Gavin Carcelen, Los Osos High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Intriguing two-way player that can swing for power and has relief pitcher potential.
Body: 5-11, 148.8 pounds. Lean, long frame
Hit: RHH. Tall, wide stance with knees slightly bent. Bat waggles behind helmet angled towards 3rd base dugout.  Strides with small leg kick. Minimal hip torque when loading in back leg. Turns body inside during load creating upper body torque. Bat stays long through zone, with explosive hand speed. Classic two-hand finish.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 246-foot max batted distance. Strides with small leg kick. Minimal hip torque when loading in back leg. Turns body inside during load creating upper body torque. Bat stays long through zone, with explosive hand speed. Classic two-hand finish.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Side arm slot playing INF position. Whippy arm action.
Defense: Has feel for SS position. Footwork is smooth, but can lag behind.

Hank Cho, Crean Lutheran (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Two-way talent with exceptional mechanics as pitcher and middle of the order potential as hitter.
Body: 5-7, 156.8 pounds. Athletic, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched stance. Bat rests on back shoulder laying flat angled towards 3rd base dugout. High leg kick stride with knee angled inward toward body. Shows exceptional hands-hip separation when front foot lands. Mostly level swing plane playing for line drives.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (78.1 avg.); 217-foot max batted distance. High leg kick stride with knee angled inward toward body. Shows exceptional hands-hip separation when front foot lands. Mostly level swing plane playing for line drives.
Arm: RH. OF - 81.00 mph. Plays off a higher 3/4 release. Releases and lands with pitcher-like mechanics. Ball comes out quick.
Defense: Late reads on grounders fielded in OF. Adjustments are hesitant. Lower body stays athletic.

Ted Conway, The Bishop’s School (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Developing athleticism, with lots of room to improve at the plate. Shows ability to hit consistent line drives.
Body: 5-7, 130 pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance with an athletic base and slight bend in the knees. Feet are shoulder-width apart. Hands are set high and close to the ear, showing readiness to launch. Bat is angled slightly above the head with a loose, controlled grip. Small low leg kick stride. Stride lunges forward with load evident in hands and small load in back leg. Mostly level bat path, with a one-hand finish in swing.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance. Small low leg kick stride. Stride lunges forward with load evident in hands and small load in back leg. Mostly level bat path, with a one-hand finish in swing.
Arm: RH. OF - 68.00 mph. Throws over the top. Long, slow arm windup on throws. Decent strength to get one hoppers to 3rd and home. Lofts ball a lot.
Defense: Decent range as a corner OF. Shows confidence in glove. Footwork is decent but could be smoother. Smooth transfer from glove to hand. 

Brett Corns, Martin Luther King Jr. High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B Solid foundation behind the plate with room to develop. Strength gains and increased quickness will elevate overall game.
Body: 5-9, 144.2 pounds. Lengthy, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Strong, athletic stance with a wide base and slight knee bend. Hands are loaded high and tight near the back shoulder. Bat angle is steep and vertical. Maintains a coiled posture with weight slightly into the back leg. Short leg kick with minimal stride towards pitcher. Lands hard with front foot with small hip torque after load in back leg. Classic one-hand finish on swing with a level, whippy barrel through the zone.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (74.1 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance. Short leg kick with minimal stride towards pitcher. Lands hard with front foot with small hip torque after load in back leg. Classic one-hand finish on swing with a level, whippy barrel through the zone.
Arm: RH. C - 67.00 mph. Low 3/4 release. Strong arm that has loft in ball. Ball comes out quick with arm-side run.
Defense: 2.35-2.45 pop time range; Strong base, loose stance behind dish. Easy transfer from glove to hand. Shows confidence in glove and arm.

Anthony Daniel, undecided (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic middle infielder with strong tools across the board. Physical frame supports continued development and projection.
Body: 5-7, 132.3 pounds. Lengthy, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright stance with slight flexion in the knees. Hands are held high and tight with elbows stacked, creating tension and quick launch potential. Bat is flat and angled behind the head. Lower half is quiet and balanced. Toe tap that leads to small leg kick. Keeps hands high and in same place, emphasizing load into his lower body. Torques hips well after load with great seperation. Two-hand finish in swing with a level barrel through zone.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance. Toe tap that leads to small leg kick. Keeps hands high and in same place, emphasizing load into his lower body. Torques hips well after load with great separation. Two-hand finish in swing with a level barrel through zone.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Low 3/4, almost side arm release. Soft throws to first, could improve arm strength. Accurate low throws.
Defense: Low to the ground. Active lower body with quick, twitchy feet. Glovework is smooth and transfer is quick. Can play on all levels.

Aiden Garcia, San Dimas High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Fast, twitchy fielder with great instincts and aggression as an impact defender with a developing bat.
Body: 5-7, 145 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Feet are narrow and square to the plate. Back heel is slightly lifted with weight shifted onto the front leg. Knees are straight with minimal bend. Hands are held low and close to the chest with elbows tucked. Bat rests horizontally over the back shoulder. Small, inward toe tap with large stride toward pitcher. Loads mostly in hands with small load in back leg. Lunges forward and lands hard on front foot. Upward level swing plane with a whip-like barrel through zone.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance. Small, inward toe tap with large stride toward pitcher. Loads mostly in hands with small load in back leg. Lunges forward and lands hard on front foot. Upward level swing plane with a whip-like barrel through zone.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. Low 3/4 release. Arm is quick and loose. Emphasizes quickness in arm action. Ball tails arm-side. Shortens follow-through.
Defense: Very quick and twitchy lower half. Feet are always moving and shows off great range in INF and OF. Transfer is quick. 

Daniel Gomez, Damien (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C Compact, physical frame with strength present and more to come. Well-rounded skill set with tools on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-4, 138.7 pounds. Compact, built frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a wide base and slight knee bend. Hands are set high and just behind the head, with the back elbow elevated. Bat is upright and angled slightly toward 3rd base side. Lower half is grounded and coiled. Short front leg stride. Upper body coils with load generating most power from torso. Minimal load in lower body. Lofty swing with a two-hand finish.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance. Short front leg stride. Upper body coils with load generating most power from torso. Minimal load in lower body. Lofty swing with a two-hand finish.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. Over-the-top arm release. Ball comes out short of 2nd base. Throws are low, but accurate.
Defense: 2.30-2.40 pop time range; Active body behind the dish. Quick pop-up from initial stance. Quick ball transfer. Stronger arm strength can improve pop time significantly.

Cole Grothues, SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Two-way switch player that has a strong feel on the mound and on the field. Can field/hit/pitch with both hands. Intriguing projection as a pitcher.
Body: 5-8, 146.8 pounds. Tall, stalky build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic stance with knees slightly bent and weight favoring the back side. Hands are positioned just above the shoulder with the back elbow up. Bat is angled back with slight bat waggle. Controlled setup. High leg kick while drawing hands back in load. Loads mostly in back leg creating great torque in hips before firing with hands. Whippy barrel that generates pull-side power.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance. High leg kick while drawing hands back in load. Loads mostly in back leg creating great torque in hips before firing with hands. Whippy barrel that generates pull-side power.
Arm: LH. OF - 83.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Delivers one-hoppers to 3rd and home. Quick release. Displays consistent accuracy.
Defense: Displays very good range with CF potential. Quick feet incorporating lower body well to get low to balls. Glove is smooth with a quick and efficient transfer.  

Vincent Grove, NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Solid two-way profile with clean actions on the infield and mound. Offensive and defensive tools show a foundation for long-term growth.
Body: 5-8, 130.1 pounds. Athletic, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a wide base and athletic bend in the knees. Hands are set high and tight with the bat flat behind the head. Back elbow is high, even with shoulders. Lower half is anchored and coiled. Medium, inward leg kick. Puts most weight in back leg during load, keeping hands at helmet. Lands hard with front foot and utilizes quick hand speed to get to balls in zone.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance. Medium, inward leg kick. Puts most weight in back leg during load, keeping hands at helmet. Lands hard with front foot and utilizes quick hand speed to get to balls in zone.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Sidearm release. Ball comes out loopy with small arm-side run. Arm strength could use improvement. Decent accuracy on throws.
Defense: Low lower body. Feet drag behind just a little. Shows good range. Flashes glove late with a very quick, smooth transfer.

Dylan Hendon, Mater Dei (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF Physical, projectable catcher with a strong frame and presence. Clean catch-and-throw mechanics with consistent pop times.
Body: 6-1, 177.9 pounds. Tall, built frame.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with a slightly open front foot and relaxed posture. Hands are set near the back shoulder with elbows stacked and close to the body. Bat is steady, positioned behind the head. Lower half is quiet and balanced. Medium, inward leg kick with small lunge towards pitcher. Athletic stance during load putting weight in back leg while drawing hands back. Lands hard with front foot. Fast, whippy barrel through the zone with a slight upward bat path. Strong XBH swing.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance. Medium, inward leg kick with small lunge towards pitcher. Athletic stance during load putting weight in back leg while drawing hands back. Lands hard with front foot. Fast, whippy barrel through the zone with a slight upward bat path. Strong XBH swing.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Strong and quick release. Delivers accurate, straight liners to 2nd. Ball comes out fast.
Defense: 2.11-2.15 pop time range; Sturdy, active stance. Shows quick pop-up time and a fast transfer to get ball out in a hurry. Shows confidence in abilities behind the dish. 

Dylan Hottle, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Shows feel on the infield with arm strength that plays across the diamond. Continues to project well with physical maturity and added reps.
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, grounded stance with knees bent and feet slightly closed. Hands are held slightly below shoulders. Bat is angled above the shoulder. Lower half is loaded and balanced. Medium straight leg kick. Transfers weight into back leg in load while drawing hands back creating seperation from hips. Lands soft but firm on front foot with small torque in hips. Upward swing path in zone with quick hands to get to inside pitches.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance. Medium straight leg kick. Transfers weight into back leg in load while drawing hands back creating seperation from hips. Lands soft but firm on front foot with small torque in hips. Upward swing path in zone with quick hands to get to inside pitches.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Arm strength is apparent in throws. Accuracy is on target. Shows slight arm-side run on throws.
Defense: Very active, athletic lower body. Likes to play quick and get to balls in a hurry. Quick feet that don't drag behind. Decent transfer bringing glove high before making throw. Can play and throw on all levels.

Alexander Larreta, Martin Luther King Jr. High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF Shows versatility across the infield and outfield. Continued physical development will elevate performance.
Body: 5-3, 120 pounds. Slender, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH.  Closed, crouched stance with feet neutral and weight centered. Hands are positioned just below the ear with back elbow straight and relaxed. Bat is vertical with a clean angle toward the sky. Lower half is bent and balanced. Long leg stride toward pitcher. Loads in both back leg and hands. Emphasizes seperation in hands and hips. Early lunge forward when engaging swing. Level swing path in zone that can be used as a contact bat at top of the order.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (70 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance. Long leg stride toward pitcher. Loads in both back leg and hands. Emphasizes seperation in hands and hips. Early lunge forward when engaging swing. Level swing path in zone that can be used as a contact bat at top of the order.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. OF - 76.00 mph. Low 3/4 release from OF & INF. Very lively arm with loose arm action. Strong arm from OF that can deliver easy one-hoppers to target. Small tailing action on throws from INF. Decent accuracy playing SS. Looks comfortable playing OF position.
Defense: Bouncy and quick lower body in both OF and INF position. Quick feet and makes adjustments look routine. Rushes body movements when fielding.

Rhett Lopez, Centennial High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Do-it-all player that can play multiple positions and pitch with high upside. Power bat that can function as a legit two-way threat.
Body: 5-9, 153 pounds. Compact, well-balanced athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open stance with a medium-wide base and flex in the knees. Hands are set high and tight near the back shoulder, with elbows stacked and the back elbow elevated. Bat is angled slightly forward over the head. Weight is balanced into the backside. Overall setup is dynamic and open. Long, high leg kick that initiates load in back leg. Draws power from load and hand separation. Lands hard and firm with front foot. Long bat path in the zone with a very whippy barrel generating tons of pop.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance. Long, high leg kick that initiates load in back leg. Draws power from load and hand separation. Lands hard and firm with front foot. Long bat path in the zone with a very whippy barrel generating tons of pop.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. OF - 82.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Let's arm loose from OF with a downward motion on throws. Very good accuracy with strong arm strength delivering consistent one-hoppers. Arm-side run throwing from INF. Arm stays loose and lively making plays from INF.
Defense: Keeps tall posture when playing OF and INF. Uses athletic lower body to get low and field. Quick, twitchy feet that shows off decent range in OF. Transfer is smooth and quick.

Matthew Martinez, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Strong, durable frame with two-way ability. Left-handed hitter with strength through contact and a mature swing. Physical tools show present impact with projection on both sides of the ball.
Body: 6-0, 160.7 pounds. Slender, balanced build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic stance with a slightly open lower half and balanced posture. Hands are set high near the back ear with a relaxed grip. Bat is angled upright with slight barrel tilt. Lower half shows tension and coil. Front foot coil and toe tap that initiates load in lower half. Back elbow comes high in load with power coming from lower half. Long swing through zone showing heavy pull.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance. Front foot coil and toe tap that initiates load in lower half. Back elbow comes high in load with power coming from lower half. Long swing through zone showing heavy pull.
Arm: LH. INF - 74.00 mph. Low 3/4 release. Shows heavy arm-side run on throws to 3rd. Very accurate arm that can throw from all angles. Strength is solid for 1B.
Defense: Smooth fielder that looks the part as an everyday 1B. Plays low to the ground with a tall posture. Transfer is quick and efficient. Feet are quiet and stay underneath.

Schaefer Motschenbacher, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Quick hands at the plate with impact contact and feel for the barrel. Steady infield defender with clean glove work and dependable actions. Projects as a reliable contributor on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-8, 147.3 pounds. Tall, stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance with a wide base and knees slightly flexed. Body sways slightly back and forth during stance. Hands are set low just above the shoulder with a relaxed, controlled look. Bat is angled slightly over the head. Lower half is engaged and loaded.  Small toe tap forward. Sways back to initiate load in lower half. Hands stay high and still. Stiff hands in swing with a lofty bat through zone.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance. Small toe tap forward. Sways back to initiate load in lower half. Hands stay high and still. Stiff hands in swing with a lofty bat through zone.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Slight pause at the top of throwing motion. Keeps arm high. Arm is kept tight to make accurate throws.
Defense: Feet are always moving and active. Lower body is low and always balanced. Smooth glovework with a delayed transfer.

Ethan Nigbor, Norco High (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Quick middle INF with intangibles to play SS well. Can impact game with bat and shows heavy use of power through the zone.
Body: 5-8, 130.7 pounds. Lean, well-balanced athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Stance is square with feet just outside shoulder width. Knees are slightly bent with even weight distribution. Hands are held near the back shoulder with elbows slightly separated. Bat is angled vertically above the back shoulder. Eyes are focused forward with head level. High leg kick, while creating hands-hip separation. Load is shown in hands, with weight being transferred to back leg. Lands soft but firm on front foot. Fast, quick hands with a level swing plane to generate line drive power in swing.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance. High leg kick, while creating hands-hip seperation. Load is shown in hands, with weight being transferred to back leg. Lands soft but firm on front foot. Fast, quick hands with a level swing plane to generate line drive power in swing.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. 3/4 release on throws. Slight jab arm path with small pause. Arm is loose with heavy arm-side run.
Defense: Body plays very low to the ground. Stays balanced and rhythmic. Feet are quick and smooth. Flashes glove late and can throw on all levels.

Mason Nolan, Mesa View Middle (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Present strength is modest but growing. Shows physical traits that suggest more to come with maturity. Room to add size and impact as he develops.
Body: 5-10, 130 pounds. Lean, tall and wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Stance is tall and square with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width. Knees are very slightly bent with an even posture. Hands are positioned high and back near the ear. Bat is upright and angled slightly over the back shoulder. Head is turned toward the pitcher with eyes focused forward. Large toe tap, with a large lunge forward. Small weight transfer in back leg with emphasis in upper body torque to generate power. Swing is lofty and has gap-to-gap potential. Classic one-hand finish in swing.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (68.9 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance. Large toe tap, with a large lunge forward. Small weight transfer in back leg with emphasis in upper body torque to generate power. Swing is lofty and has gap-to-gap potential. Classic one-hand finish in swing.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Low 3/4 release. Keeps arm tight and close to body. Displays strong accuracy on throws. Short arm release with some zip on throws.
Defense: Plays vertical and keeps posture tall when fielding. Hands work out in front, with feet lagging a bit behind. Lower body could be engaged more. Shows ease with glove and a smooth transfer.

Aidan Ramos, Mater Dei (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B Middle infielder with quick motions as a fielder and hitter, posing as a top of the lineup, leadoff threat.
Body: 5-5, 120.2 pounds. Agile, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Feet are slightly wider than shoulder-width with a square stance. Knees are flexed and posture is upright and leaned back. Hands are held at shoulder height and further away from back shoulder. Bat is angled diagonally over the back shoulder. Head is turned toward the pitcher with eyes tracking forward. Small, quick toe tap. Very minimal load in both upper and lower body. Torques hips well to initiate swing. Quick bat through zone with a mostly level bat.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance. Small, quick toe tap. Very minimal load in both upper and lower body. Torques hips well to initiate swing. Quick bat through zone with a mostly level bat.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Sidearm/low 3/4 release. Arm is let loose with some inconsistent accuracy.
Defense: Quick reactions in INF. Feet are stiff with small lag. Plays with high posture when fielding with decent lower body mobility. Glove is solid.

Alexander Scott, SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/SS Strong hitter and comfortable fielder that can play multiple positions. Shows maturity and has room to develop with quickness.
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Feet are set wide with an open stance. Knees are bent and posture is upright. Hands are held high and close to the back ear. Bat is positioned above the back shoulder. Head is turned toward the pitcher with eyes forward. Low leg kick. Transfers weight in back leg while separating hands away from body. Back elbow is elevated. Smooth hips during launch. Bat comes through zone hard and with intent. Whippy barrel with slight upward swing in zone.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (72 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance. Low leg kick. Transfers weight in back leg while separating hands away from body. Back elbow is elevated. Smooth hips during launch. Bat comes through zone hard and with intent. Whippy barrel with slight upward swing in zone.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. OF - 84.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Quick, whippy arm action. Full follow-through on throw. Let's arm loose on throws from OF. Shortens arm path in INF. Slows arm action down playing in INF than OF.
Defense: Plays slow and calm in OF with calculated movements. Slowly increases body speed when ball approaches. Plays tall and postured up in INF. Uses legs to show good range. Quick and strong feet to make throws on all levels.

Linus Sinclair, HARVARD-WESTLAKE (CA), 2029
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, 169.1 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 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance. 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.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 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. 

McKay Skarlanic, Carlsbad (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Great 1B instincts, with lots to like as a RHP that can throw hard.
Body: 6-3, 183 pounds. Athletic, well-built frame.
Hit: RHH. Stance is slightly open with feet shoulder-width. Knees are bent and weight appears on back leg. Hands are held high near the back ear with elbows separated. Bat is vertical and positioned behind the head.  Toe tap with medium stride toward pitcher. Minimal load in back leg, keeping hands high in stance and during load. Great hip torque generating power, with an athletic finish in swing.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance. Toe tap with medium stride toward pitcher. Minimal load in back leg, keeping hands high in stance and during load. Great hip torque generating power, with an athletic finish in swing.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. High 3/4 release. Arm action is deliberate with slow release tempo. Can throw quicker when needed to. Accurate arm that can make throws from all angles.
Defense: Utilizes upper body to field. Quick and bouncy lower body with quick feet to make adjustments. 

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