Hawaii PSAS: Quick Hits (Underclass)

Austen Ahu RHP / OF / University Laboratory, HI / 2028

Though he was limited in action, Ahu continue to impress on the offensive side of the ball where he showed off his consistent ability to find the barrel during his batting practice session, then followed it up during the live gameplay with a loud double off the centerfield wall. Younger brother of one of Hawaii’s Top 2026 Draft Prospects, Alika Ahu - Stanford, this 2028 has a great path to follow behind, and we expect his game to only continue trending both at the plate and on the mound as he continues to add size and strength.

Case Cannon SS / C / Kaiser, HI / 2028

Coming off of a standout performance at the inaugural Super Sophomore Games in September, Cannon has been putting in obvious work this winter as he improved almost every metric that was tested during the Hawaii Preseason All-State. His 99.7 mph TrackMan Exit Velocity ranks them near the top of the entire event to go along with an impressive 92.6 mph Average Exit Velocity that proves he can do it consistently. His 87 mph Infield Velocity also ranks him amongst the tops of the entire event, regardless of Class. The performance during the showcase portion of the event was one of the most impressive, top to bottom, and he carried that success into the live gameplay where he shot an opposite field single to left field, proving that his game does translate to the game as well.

Noah Andrew Castillo RHP / OF / Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, HI / 2028

It is well known that Castillo has been one of the top arms in Hawaii’s 2028 Class for some time and he proved why at the Hawaii Preseason All-State as he earned the events top fastball velocity at 87.6 mph with present arm side life and a slider that continues to trend in the right direction, especially with tunnel off the fastball. This is all become somewhat standard for Castillo, but arguably the most impressive thing he did this past weekend was at the plate as he left the yard multiple times during his batting practice session, then followed it up with a homerun during the live gameplay portion of the event. It seems like Castillo is just now starting to scratch the surface of what’s the come from his game and with the two-way player now more valuable than ever with the division one roster or limitations, this is a player that we expect could generate a ton of interest this summer heading into his junior season.

Eli Iopa SS / 3B / Mid Pacific Institute, HI / 2028

Iopa is another stand out from the inaugural, Super Sophomore Games, where he showed that he can stack up against some of the top players in the West region, then continue to prove just that at the Hawaii Preseason All-State. A consistent line drive producer at the plate, he’s now beginning to flash the power potential, especially to the pull side, with the help of his obvious added strength. Defensively, we are seeing his game continued to progress as he showed off improved, smoother actions through the ball with his lateral range also progressing as he worked easily through both the forehand and backhand plays. Turn the live gameplay, he added a barrelled double to left centerfield, show that the impressive BP session does translate to the in-game portion as well. Keep an eye on Iopa as a player that we expect to be an impact type player for Mid-Pac this spring.

Micah James Kamoku C / 3B / Saint Louis, HI / 2028

One of the biggest winners of the weekend was Sophomore, Micah James Kamoku. Getting his day started off with an elite Pop Time of 1.91 with the help of the 77 mph Catcher Velocity, he carried that into an outstanding BP session where he earned a 97.6 mph TrackMan Exit Velocity. The compact consistent swing helped him continue to find the barrel throughout his offensive evaluation and then carry that into the live gameplay portion where he homered to leftfield. Keep an eye on this St. Louis product as one that we expect to continue making noise over the next few months.

Ka’imiIke Kamoku RHP / 3B / Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, HI / 2028

The physical Sophomore impressed at the Hawaii Preseason All-State with a stand out performance during the batting practice session, which translated directly into the game where he barrelled a line drive single to left centerfield. Already standing at 6’1/180.6, he put up one of the top VALD 60 Times of the event with a 6.86 and there’s still may be more in the tank. This is another player who has made a significant impression on the Prep Baseball staff with the two way capabilities that we expect only continue trending over the next few years.

Kaiea Keliipuleole OF / SS / Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, HI / 2028

This 2028 has only seen his game continue to take off with new personal best being posted in almost every one of his metrics collected at the Hawaii Preseason All-State. From the 93.8 mph TrackMan Exit Velocity, two is 6.96 VALD 60 Time, to his 85 mph Infield Velocity, the work that has been put in on his end over the past few months is obvious and it was on full display this past weekend. He then continued to show that all that work also translated into the live gameplay where he barrelled a loud double to left field. Keep an eye on Keliipuleole as a player that we expect to only see his game continue to trend as he adds size and strength to his Prep Baseball verified 5’10/153.9 pound frame.

Tate Kobashigawa OF / C / Iolani School, HI / 2028

Kobashigawa had himself a weekend at the Hawaii Preseason All-State. From the work out to the live gameplay, you could see his game improving in almost every area and he has the numbers to back it up. His 94.5 mph Max TrackMan Exit Velocity along with his 90 mph Average Exit Velocity, proves that not only does he have power potential, but understands how to consistently find the barrel. He carried those offensive improvements into the gameplay where he turned around a fastball for a doubled to left centerfield, showing off his improved speed where he registered a VALD 60 Time of 6.94.

Kolotau Koka SS / RHP / Saint Louis, HI / 2029

Luke Lafata SS / 3B / Mililani, HI / 2029

Still having some youthfulness in his size and appearance, you can see his game is already showing advanced actions that we project to only continue trending over the next few years. Lafata has quickly asserted himself as a shorthanded defender with feel for both the forehand and backhand plays. On the offensive side of the ball, we expect his number is to only continue improving after they already saw progress from his previous event from this past October. This is another young player that we expect could make an impact for Mililani this spring.

Kini Lancaster SS / 2B / Hilo Intermediate School, HI / 2030

The Swiss Army Knife was one of few 2030s in attendance, but had the projectable actions similar to some of the top upper Classmen in attendance. Still youthful in his size and appearance, there is a ton of room to fill out his 5’11/138.5 pound frame. Keep an eye on Lancaster as a player that will be a name on a lot of college lists as he progresses through his high school career.

Noah Mathias OF / SS / Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, HI / 2029

Ajay Moss OF / RHP / Mililani, HI / 2029

The freshman came into the Hawaii Preseason All-State as a “player to follow”, and he did not disappoint with the advanced actions on full display throughout his game. Still youthful in his frame and build, the athleticism paired with the present arm talent makes him a player that we will be following closer over the next few years.

Jake Nishimoto OF / RHP / Mililani High School, HI / 2028

Though he is small in stature, the Sophomore impressed during his first time out with us at the Hawaii Preseason All-State. Showing off his two-way capabilities, Nishimoto earned a share of the top Outfield Velocity of the event at 90 mph. Then turn the live gameplay, he hopped on the mound and ran it up to 83 mph, that flashed heavier action. This is a player we expect to only continue in his physical development and project that his game will mirror his gains made in size and strength.

Kaeo Nouchi C / 3B / Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, HI / 2028

The Sophomore was a stand out at the inaugural Super Sophomore Games this past September, where he put up impressive numbers on both sides of the ball. But, at the Hawaii Preseason All-State that took place this last weekend, he improved on almost every metric that applied to him, including a Prep Baseball verified 1.92 Pop Time along with a 78 mph Catcher Velocity. Though Nouchi shined on the defensive side of the ball he also put together an impressive offensive performance during his batting practice session where he earned a 95.9 mph max TrackMan ex velocity to go with a 90.7 mph Average Exit Velocity, proving that he understands how to find the barrel consistently. This is a player that only adds to an already outstanding group of catchers in Hawaii’s 2028 Class.

Devyn Lee Rosaga 3B / SS / Henry Perrine Baldwin, HI / 2028

Another huge winner at the Hawaii Preseason All-State was Baldwin product, Devyn Lee Rosaga. I stand out at the inaugural, Super Sophomore Games, he came out, prepared to show all the work he put in during the winter months, and it was easy to see with improvements in almost every metric collected at the event. Leading the entire event in Infield Velocity at 91 mph, he continued to put on a show during his BP session where he earned a 96.9 mph max TrackMan Exit Velocity, leaving the yard multiple times. During the live gameplay portion of the event, he went with a fastball out over the plate and tripled to right centerfield, showing off his ability to drive the ball to all fields with more projected to come.

Katin Tilton OF / SS / Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, HI / 2028

Daly Watson SS / 3B / Punahou, HI / 2028

Arguably, the top overall performance at the Hawaii Preseason All-State would have to go to Sophomore, Daly Watson. He put up a massive performance during the position player workout, where he earned a 98.3 mph Max TrackMan Exit Velocity after putting up a 6.71 VALD 60 Time then pulled down a 90 mph Infield Velocity. His weekend did not stop there as he continued to put up another impressive performance during the live gameplay portion where he ran his fast ball up to 84 mph, over an effective three innings of work, then stepped to the plate and got all of a no doubt home run to left centerfield. As we begin to assemble Team Hawaii for the 2026 Future Games, this is a player that would be an easy consideration to be a part of that group.

AJ Wida C / OF / Punahou, HI / 2028

The Punahou product put together another stand-up performance at the Hawaii Preseason All-State. The present tools continue to trend with obvious confidence throughout his game that saw him earn an event best 1.89 Pop Time with the help of his improved foot speed, as he ran a 6.93 VALD 60 Time. It has been known that he has all the makings of being an elite defender, but he also shined on the offensive side of the ball where he put up a 97.2 mph max TrackMan Exit Velocity with a 75 mph max bat speed. Those actions translated to the live gameplay portion of the event where he doubled twice, with one being to left centerfield and the other narrowly missing a home run to centerfield. Wida is another 2028 that you can expect to see represent Hawaii at the 2026 Future Games.