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2026 Missouri Preseason All-State Underclass: Quick Hits

March 16, 2026
Prep Baseball Missouri Staff

On Saturday, February 21st, the Prep Baseball Missouri staff traveled to the Sports Barn in Wentzville, MO to host the annual Missouri Preseason All-State: Underclass. This event was open for 2028-2029 class members, selected by invite, and featured 50 players from the area.

All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff. We also use these events as identifiers for future invite-only events, like the Preseason All-State, our summer Kansas City Top Prospect Games and Missouri State Games, and the prestigious Prep Baseball Future Games that takes place at the tail end of the summer. To see what our events offer, click HERE.

Shortly after the event, our staff compiled several of the day’s stat leaders inside our traditional ‘Stat Story’, which you can find HERE. 

Today, after combing through our notes from the day, we’ve compiled some of the event’s standouts below within these ‘Quick Hits’.

POSITION PLAYERS

+ C Ryan Caffey (Kirkwood, 2028) is an exciting left-handed hitter catcher with strong offensive and defensive tools. He showcased impressive raw power at the plate, registering a max exit velocity of 97 mph and an average exit velocity of 89 mph, demonstrating significant pop for his class. Behind the dish, Caffey displays fundamental receiving skills with a catcher velocity of 76 mph. His pop times ranged from 1.90-1.98 seconds, highlighting his quick transfer and release. Caffey projects as a future middle-of-the-order bat with high-end defensive capabilities behind the plate.

Ryan Caffey

+ INF/RHP Jon Calcaterra (Lindbergh, 2028), a physical right-handed hitter, showcases impressive power from the right side. His average exit velocity registered at 93.4 mph, backed by a potent 98 mph max exit velocity, indicating a strong ability to drive the ball. Calcaterra consistently found the barrel, demonstrating a promising power profile for his class. At 6-foot-4, 211 pounds, he possesses an imposing frame that projects for future strength and power development. His raw strength and ability to hit for power stand out. He projects as a middle-of-the-order run producer with significant power potential as he physically matures.

Jon Calcaterra

+ INF/RHP Ben Delic (Oakville, 2029) showed a promising feel for the barrel, registering a 99 mph max exit velocity and an 86.4 mph average exit velocity. He demonstrated advanced plate skills, consistently finding the barrel with precision throughout his round. The young infielder shows plenty of room to add strength as he continues to mature, pointing to a highly projectable power ceiling. Currently one of the top names in the state’s freshman class, Delic projects as a strong offensive contributor with increasing power as he continues to develop physically.

Ben Delic

+ C/1B Jonah Bates (Lindbergh, 2028), a right-handed hitter, demonstrated significant power potential for his class, posting an impressive 97 mph max exit velocity and an 86.9 mph average exit velocity. While he showed flashes of barrel consistency, there's further room to optimize contact. Behind the plate, he recorded pop times ranging from 1.92-1.99 seconds with a 77 mph catcher velocity. Bates has a physical profile and continues to develop his defensive receiving. He projects as a developing power bat with solid defensive tools.

+ INF Carson Coy (Benton, 2029) displayed raw power potential, registering a 92 mph max exit velocity with an average exit velocity of 78.7 mph. While his ground ball rate was high (70%), his ability to impact the ball at 92 mph hints at significant power waiting to be unlocked with adjustments to his launch angle. Defensively, he showed a strong arm across the infield, topping out at 88 mph. Coy projects as a developing power bat with the arm strength to stick on the left side of the infield as he continues to refine his offensive approach, a name to keep an eye on in coming years.

+ OF/LHP Brady Rallo (Christian Brothers College, 2028), a 2028 graduate, showcased an intriguing left-handed bat with developing power. He recorded a max exit velocity of 99 mph and an average exit velocity of 85.6 mph. The young hitter displayed a knack for getting the ball in the air, with a max tracked distance of 362 feet, indicating significant power potential. He consistently found the barrel during his rounds, hinting at future hard contact and power production. Rallo is already an offensive producer with potential for significant growth as he matures physically.

Brady Rallo

+ C/1B Eliyah Powell (MICDS, 2028) is an imposing left-handed hitting catcher with a substantial frame. He demonstrated considerable raw power at the plate, evidenced by a max exit velocity of 91 mph and an average exit velocity of 84 mph. While his contact metrics suggest room for refinement, the pure force generated is undeniable. Behind the dish, Powell's defensive prowess stood out, as he recorded impressive pop times between 1.95 and 2.02 seconds, complemented by a strong catcher velocity of 76 mph. He projects as a physical catcher with a potent bat and strong defensive upside.

+ INF Grant Dinges (Rockwood Summit, 2028) showcased an athletic profile with a 6.97s 60-yard dash. At the plate, he produced an average exit velocity of 85.8 mph, topping out at a max exit velocity of 90 mph. His ability to consistently find the barrel stands out, indicating a strong foundation for future power development and his data points to a developing offensive presence. He projects as a solid offensive contributor with continued physical maturity.

+ C/RHP Fin Almanza Parra (Wright City, 2029) displayed impressive contact skills with a 91 mph max exit velocity and an average exit velocity of 75.7 mph. He showed a strong ability to find the barrel consistently, distributing his contact well across ground balls, line drives, and fly balls. As a catcher, Almanza Parra showcased quick transfers and a solid arm, recording pop times in the 2.05-2.12 second range with a catcher velocity of 75 mph. His strong defensive tools behind the plate and consistent contact ability make him an intriguing catching prospect with room to grow into his power.

+ OF Carter Fleck (Parkway Central, 2028) is a right-handed hitting outfielder with developing tools on both sides of the ball. At the plate, he generated a max exit velocity of 93 mph, paired with an average exit velocity of 77.2 mph. Fleck found the barrel with regularity during his hitting rounds, showing good feel for contact. In the outfield, he demonstrated an accurate arm, recording an 82 mph throw velocity. While his pitching metrics were not available, his offensive and defensive numbers suggest a solid athletic foundation. Fleck projects as an athletic outfielder with a developing bat and arm strength.

+ INF Calvin Stanczyk (Chaminade, 2028) is a RHH shortstop who shows intriguing potential. At the plate, he generates impressive bat speed, evident in his 101 mph max exit velocity and 92.8 mph average exit velocity. Though his ability to consistently find the barrel can improve, the raw power is undeniable, producing a max distance of 345 feet. On the dirt, the right-hander registered an 86 mph infield velocity. This young prospect is an athletic mover with a high ceiling. Stanczyk projects as a developing offensive talent with legitimate arm strength from both the mound and the field.

Calvin Stanczyk

+ INF Ben Mohesky (Eureka, 2028) possesses an impressive power profile, highlighted by a strong 101 mph max exit velocity and a robust 93.2 mph average exit velocity. He consistently found the barrel, hinting at a solid approach to contact. Defensively, Mohesky registered an 80 mph infield velocity. This strong physical presence and advanced power indicate he projects as a middle-of-the-order slugger who can impact the game at third base.

Ben Mohesky

+ INF/RHP Dan Lang (St. John Vianney, 2029) displayed solid offensive tools, recording a max exit velocity of 97 mph. He showed the ability to drive the ball, posting an average exit velocity of 83.6 mph and hitting 75% fly balls, indicating a clear power-oriented approach. Lang found the barrel consistently during his rounds, showcasing his ability to make quality contact. His offensive metrics suggest a strong foundation, projecting as a developing power bat with the potential to impact the game offensively.

Dan Lang

+ OF Gabe Heaps (Kirkwood, 2028) showcased a developing offensive profile with a 98 mph max exit velocity and an 88.6 mph average exit velocity. He demonstrated an ability to consistently find the barrel, pointing to strong contact skills. From the outfield, Heaps delivered an 86 mph throw, showing a solid arm. He projects as an athletic outfielder who could develop into a strong top-of-the-order threat with added strength.

TWO-WAYS

+ RHP/1B Charles Willie (De Smet Jesuit, 2028) a physical RHH, brings two-way potential to the field. At the plate, he generates significant power, evidenced by an average exit velocity of 91.7 mph and a max exit velocity of 98 mph. On the mound, the right-hander showed a fastball that sat 84-86 mph, touching 86 mph, with an average spin rate of 1,851 rpm and 10.6 inches of vertical break. He also features a 77-78 mph curveball with 1,890 rpm average spin and a developing 80-81 mph slider. Willie’s raw power and developing arm make him an intriguing prospect with high upside.

Charles Willie

+ RHP/OF Emery Detwiler (Liberty, 2029) shows promise as a dual-threat RHP/OF. As a right-handed hitter, he registered a max exit velocity of 93 mph and an average exit velocity of 84.6 mph, demonstrating developing raw power. On the mound, he works with an 81-83 mph fastball that topped out at 84 mph, featuring an average spin of 1,997 rpm and 14.4 inches of IVB. His curveball sits 68-70 mph with 2,141 rpm and good depth at -9.2 inches vertical break, while his changeup at 74-75 mph shows arm-side run. Detwiler's potential lies in his three-pitch mix and developing bat speed.

+ 1B/LHP Maddox Basler (North County, 2028) is a LHH first baseman and left-handed pitcher who consistently found the barrel, boasting an impressive 82% rate. He generated hard contact with a 97 mph max exit velocity and a strong 91.2 mph average exit velocity, leading to a 64% line drive rate and a max distance of 357 feet. On the mound, the lefty topped 80 mph with his fastball, averaging 1,998 rpm and showing 10.4 IVB. He also showcased a 70-71 mph curveball with -6.1 IVB and a 72-74 mph changeup with 6 IVB and -14.2 horizontal movement. Basler projects as a high-contact hitter with strong pitchability from the left side.

PITCHERS

+ RHP Sam Deibel (MICDS, 2028) is an arm to note from this look with a loose, athletic arm on the mound. His fastball sat 84-85 mph, touching 85 mph, showcasing an average spin rate of 2,065 rpm and an impressive 14.7 inches of average vertical break, indicating significant ride. He displayed feel for a quality curveball at 74 mph, averaging 2,113 rpm, which projects to be an effective out-pitch. Deibel also mixed in a slider at 73-74 mph and a changeup at 75-79 mph that featured 7.8 inches of IVB. His advanced vertical break on the fastball and developing breaking balls point to a high-upside pitching future.

Sam Deibel

+ RHP Grant Kendrick (Centralia, 2028) presents as a young right-handed pitcher with a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. On the mound, he touched 84 mph with his fastball, averaging 1,970 rpm of spin, which displayed 8.5 inches of average vertical break and 3.4 inches of arm-side run. His curveball sat 71-72 mph with 2,205 rpm, showing early signs of depth with 0.7 inches of IVB. Kendrick's long levers and clean arm action suggest he projects as an intriguing pitching prospect to follow.

+ LHP Dante Gianino (Gibault Catholic (IL), 2028) stood out on the mound as one of the top arms on the day. His fastball reached 85 mph, working consistently in the 80-85 mph range. The pitch showcased promising characteristics with an average spin of 1,661 rpm and 10.5 inches of average vertical break, paired with significant arm-side run. He complements his fastball with a sweeping curveball, sitting 65-67 mph, and a developing changeup that registered 72-73 mph, showing 6 inches of vertical break. Gianino has the raw ingredients to be a high-level LHP as he continues to mature physically.

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