Hawaii Showcase Review: Max Exit Velocities
October 28, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Prep Baseball Hawaii staff took time to reflect on an exciting and productive year all around Hawaii.
Throughout the year, we hosted a full slate of events showcasing standout talent from all high school grade-levels. From in-state showcases to premier national opportunities, players continued to elevate their game and represent the state at a high level.
Now, as we look back, we’re diving into the numbers to highlight the top statistical performers from an unforgettable year of Prep Baseball Hawaii events. These breakdowns will be separated by top overall performers from all classes, and by individual graduating classes, giving a clear look at how players stack up across the state.
Events Included: (click here to view all past events)
Hawaii Preseason Invitational, Oahu Preseason ID, Hawaii State Games, 2025 Future Games, 2025 West Coast Super Sophomore Games, 2025 West Coast Games, Oahu Open ID, and Hawaii Fall Invitational.
Our year-end coverage continues in the weeks ahead with more leaderboards, player spotlights, and additional content as we turn the page to 2026 and an exciting new calendar of events.
MAX EXIT VELOCITY
ALL CLASSES
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Jackson Wood | HI | Kaiser | 2027 | LHP | 105.5 mph |
| 2 | Colby Taniguchi | HI | Kaiser | 2027 | OF | 103.6 mph |
| 3 | Kahaku Harrison | HI | Punahou | 2026 | SS | 102.4 mph |
| 4 | Kupono Barkdull | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2027 | LHP | 102.4 mph |
| 5 | Chase Thompson | HI | Iolani | 2027 | OF | 102.0 mph |
| 6 | Dayton-Micheal Hanson | HI | Kamehameha | 2028 | RHP | 101.4 mph |
| 7 | Jonah Brub | HI | Saint Louis | 2027 | 3B | 101.1 mph |
| 8 | Jerrell Alston | HI | Waiakea | 2026 | OF | 100.6 mph |
| 9 | Logen Doran | HI | Waiakea | 2027 | RHP | 100.4 mph |
| 10 | Cade Nakama | HI | Iolani | 2027 | RHP | 100.4 mph |
| 11 | Max Hinahara | HI | Punahou | 2027 | 3B | 100.3 mph |
| 12 | Kaikoa Nobriga | HI | Kamehameha | 2026 | OF | 100.0 mph |
| 13 | Maximilian DeTrinis | HI | Damien Memorial | 2027 | C | 99.9 mph |
| 14 | Jadon Anzai | HI | Iolani | 2027 | SS | 98.3 mph |
| 15 | Kekoanui Payanal | HI | Punahou | 2028 | SS | 98.1 mph |
| 16 | Jack Geier | HI | Punahou | 2027 | 1B | 98.0 mph |
| 17 | Blaze Kahale | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | 1B | 97.9 mph |
| 18 | Axel Akau | HI | Waiakea | 2026 | 3B | 97.4 mph |
| 19 | Kaikea Patoc-Young | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2027 | OF | 97.4 mph |
| 20 | Ryeder Takahashi | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2027 | SS | 97.3 mph |
| 21 | Jerome Kalanui | HI | Maui | 2027 | OF | 97.0 mph |
| 22 | Tycen Baruela | HI | Waiakea | 2027 | C | 97.0 mph |
| 23 | Kanoa Naumu | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | SS | 96.9 mph |
| 24 | Hunter Yamamoto | HI | Kamehameha | 2026 | OF | 96.7 mph |
| 25 | Kai Watanabe | HI | Henry Perrine Baldwin | 2028 | C | 96.5 mph |
| 26 | Noah Sham | HI | Kaiser | 2026 | SS | 96.4 mph |
| 27 | Caleb Blake | HI | Kealakehe High School | 2028 | 1B | 96.1 mph |
| 28 | Ezra Ugale | HI | Mililani | 2027 | SS | 96.0 mph |
| 29 | Conor Wallace | HI | Waiakea | 2027 | 1B | 95.9 mph |
| 30 | Brandon Yu | HI | Kalani | 2027 | 1B | 95.9 mph |
| 31 | Isaiah Aliksa | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2025 | 1B | 95.9 mph |
| 32 | Noah Andrew Castillo | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | RHP | 95.9 mph |
| 33 | Chase Kawakami | HI | Saint Louis | 2028 | SS | 95.8 mph |
| 34 | Case Cannon | HI | Kaiser | 2028 | SS | 95.5 mph |
| 35 | Devyn Lee Rosaga | HI | Henry Perrine Baldwin | 2028 | 3B | 95.5 mph |
| 36 | Koa Marzo | HI | Hilo | 2026 | OF | 95.4 mph |
| 37 | Kaisen Montero | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | 1B | 95.3 mph |
| 38 | Boston Kobayashi | HI | Waiakea | 2025 | C | 95.3 mph |
| 39 | Noah Gabriel | HI | Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus | 2025 | OF | 95.2 mph |
| 40 | Keizen Ono | HI | Waiakea High School | 2027 | 2B | 94.9 mph |
CLASS OF 2026
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Kahaku Harrison | HI | Punahou | 2026 | SS | 102.4 mph |
| 2 | Jerrell Alston | HI | Waiakea | 2026 | OF | 100.6 mph |
| 3 | Kaikoa Nobriga | HI | Kamehameha | 2026 | OF | 100.0 mph |
| 4 | Axel Akau | HI | Waiakea | 2026 | 3B | 97.4 mph |
| 5 | Hunter Yamamoto | HI | Kamehameha | 2026 | OF | 96.7 mph |
| 6 | Noah Sham | HI | Kaiser | 2026 | SS | 96.4 mph |
| 7 | Koa Marzo | HI | Hilo | 2026 | OF | 95.4 mph |
| 8 | Haena Kaʻaihue | HI | King Kekaulike | 2026 | LHP | 94.8 mph |
| 9 | Jesse Inouye | HI | Waiakea | 2026 | 2B | 94.6 mph |
| 10 | Carter Agan | HI | Mid-Pacific Institute | 2026 | 1B | 94.1 mph |
CLASS OF 2027
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Jackson Wood | HI | Kaiser | 2027 | LHP | 105.5 mph |
| 2 | Colby Taniguchi | HI | Kaiser | 2027 | OF | 103.6 mph |
| 3 | Kupono Barkdull | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2027 | LHP | 102.4 mph |
| 4 | Chase Thompson | HI | Iolani | 2027 | OF | 102.0 mph |
| 5 | Jonah Brub | HI | Saint Louis | 2027 | 3B | 101.1 mph |
| 6 | Logen Doran | HI | Waiakea | 2027 | RHP | 100.4 mph |
| 7 | Cade Nakama | HI | Iolani | 2027 | RHP | 100.4 mph |
| 8 | Max Hinahara | HI | Punahou | 2027 | 3B | 100.3 mph |
| 9 | Maximilian DeTrinis | HI | Damien Memorial | 2027 | C | 99.9 mph |
| 10 | Jadon Anzai | HI | Iolani | 2027 | SS | 98.3 mph |
CLASS OF 2028
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Dayton-Micheal Hanson | HI | Kamehameha | 2028 | RHP | 101.4 mph |
| 2 | Kekoanui Payanal | HI | Punahou | 2028 | SS | 98.1 mph |
| 3 | Blaze Kahale | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | 1B | 97.9 mph |
| 4 | Kanoa Naumu | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | SS | 96.9 mph |
| 5 | Kai Watanabe | HI | Henry Perrine Baldwin | 2028 | C | 96.5 mph |
| 6 | Caleb Blake | HI | Kealakehe High School | 2028 | 1B | 96.1 mph |
| 7 | Noah Andrew Castillo | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2028 | RHP | 95.9 mph |
| 8 | Chase Kawakami | HI | Saint Louis | 2028 | SS | 95.8 mph |
| 9 | Case Cannon | HI | Kaiser | 2028 | SS | 95.5 mph |
| 10 | Devyn Lee Rosaga | HI | Henry Perrine Baldwin | 2028 | 3B | 95.5 mph |
CLASS OF 2029
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Richard Wells Jr | HI | Hilo | 2029 | 1B | 93.2 mph |
| 2 | Desten Napierala | HI | Waianae | 2029 | 3B | 92.8 mph |
| 3 | Knox Marzo | HI | Hilo | 2029 | SS | 91.6 mph |
| 4 | Brodi Kansana | HI | Molokai High School | 2029 | OF | 90.0 mph |
| 5 | Knoxx Kailimai | HI | Waiakea | 2029 | OF | 88.1 mph |
| 6 | Patrick Ah Yat | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2029 | OF | 87.1 mph |
| 7 | Dash Sardinha | HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | 2029 | RHP | 86.4 mph |
| 8 | Luke Lafata | HI | Mililani | 2029 | SS | 85.1 mph |
| 9 | Jayden Nieves-Inong | HI | Pearl City | 2029 | 1B | 84.8 mph |
| 10 | KASE ULIBAS | HI | Waiakea | 2029 | OF | 81.4 mph |
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