Prep Baseball Report

Reno Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits


Brett Harrison
Mountain West Supervisor

Reno, NV – The Reno Top Prospect Games, one of the premier events on the Prep Baseball Nevada calendar, was held on June 12, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Reno. The two-day showcase brought together a talented group of players from the 2027–2030 classes, each looking to establish an early evaluation heading into the spring season.

Participants took part in a pro-style workout that included batting practice tracked by TrackMan and Blast Motion, 60-yard dash testing powered by VALD Performance, and a full defensive evaluation. Pitchers threw bullpens tracked by TrackMan, allowing our staff to capture detailed metrics including pitch velocity, spin rate, and horizontal and vertical movement.

We continue our Post Event Coverage of the Reno Top Prospect Games with the Quick Hits, highlighting the players who made an immediate impression on the Prep Baseball Staff.


Quick Hits: 2030's

Braxton Bell (Bishop Manogue, 2030)
The freshman first baseman put together a projectable overall performance at the Reno Top Prospect Games. At the plate, Bell registered an 89.3 mph TrackMan max exit velocity during his batting practice session. He carried that rhythm cleanly over into live gameplay, hitting a single lined to center field. On the defensive side, his actions resulted in a steady 72 mph infield velocity. This is an underclassman to keep on your radar as he continues to add size and strength to his frame.


Easton Escovedo (Bishop Manogue, 2030)
Escovedo put together another standout overall performance at the plate and in the field, highlighted by steady metrics across the board. He showed barrel awareness during his batting practice round, turning around a loud 104.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. The bat proved to be one of the most impressive overall tools at the event. This is an underclassman that we project to only continue trending.


Nicholas Fansler (Douglas, 2030)
Fansler provided a combination of physical tools and clean defensive actions across the diamond. He showed off his athleticism during infield workouts, pulling down a steady 70 mph infield velocity. Offensively, he put together a productive batting practice round with an 85.2 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. He carried that swing sync directly into live game action, hitting a loud barrel to right-center field.


Jacob Young (Bishop Manogue, 2030)
Young quietly put together a strong showing, continuing to profile as a middle infielder with projectable actions that play across the board. From the right side, he put on a solid round during his batting practice session, registering an 83.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. He carried over to the defensive side of the ball, where his hands worked with easy flow through the baseball to pull down a 71 mph infield velocity. Young will be an intruiging follow for years to come as he continues to develop physically. 


Quick Hits: 2029's

Tiegan Kenison (Douglas County, 2029)
The incoming sophomore outfielder put together a standout performance at the plate and in the field, highlighted by improved metrics across the board. Kenison showed barrel awareness during his batting practice round, turning around a 99.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity along with an 89.8 mph average exit velocity. He carried that present power directly into live gameplay, hitting a single lined to left field and swiping a stolen base. Defensively, his improved actions were paired with a 76 mph outfield velocity and a blistering 6.85 60-yard dash that stood out as one of the top metrics of the event. The tools are already shining through and their is a lot more to come from the Douglas product.


Beckett Lean (Bishop Manogue, 2029)
Lean announced his presence at the Reno Top Prospect Games, standing out as a metric producer at the plate and in the outfield. He showed off his present athletic ability during defensive workouts, pulling down a steady 75 mph outfield velocity. At the plate, his quick swing generated a loud 99.7 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 87.1 mph average exit velocity. His physical testing was backed by a blistering 6.58 60-yard dash that registered as one of the top metrics of the event. Already possessing an elite run tool, this is a player you can expect to make an impact in more ways than one in the coming years for the Miners.


Donovan Licata (Reno, 2029)
Licata put together an impressive overall showing that was highlighted by his athletic actions on display. He registered a 92.3 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 85.9 mph average exit velocity during batting practice, showing an ability to find the barrel. Defensively, his hands worked with easy flow to pull down a steady 78 mph infield velocity across the diamond. There is a lot to like about this incoming sophomore as he continues to add size and strength.


London Wooten (Galena, 2029)
Wooten delivered an impressive, tools-forward performance that caught the attention of our staff. Offensively, his direct path generated a 91.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 321-foot max estimated distance, proving his ability to drive the ball consistently. He carried that sync into live game action, launching a home run to right field. On the defensive side, he showed an athletic path through the ball to log a steady 71 mph outfield velocity across the diamond alongside a blistering 6.83 60-yard dash that registered as one of the top metrics of the event.


Quick Hits: 2028's

Jax Burley (Sparks High School, 2028)
Burley made a statement as an arm, landing near the top of the pitching metrics for his class. He toed the rubber as a right-handed pitcher during live gameplay, where he settled in quickly and kept opposing hitters off balance, racking up a three-strikeout performance over his two innings of work. He showed pitchability and competitive traits with a loose arm path from a repeatable delivery. Keep a close eye on this junior arm as his game continues to trend over the coming years.


Zephyr Denton (Incline, 2028)
Denton showed off a projectable athletic toolkit with his athleticism shining through markers across the board. Offensively, his clean stroke produced an 89.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 83.7 mph average exit velocity. He carried that swing path into gameplay, hitting a single lined to right field. On the defensive side of the ball, his movements and natural actions through the ball were paired with a steady 74 mph infield velocity alongside a swift 6.95 60-yard dash.


Daniel Dicante (Reno, 2028)
Dicante put together a highly productive day, finding himself near the top of multiple metric categories. He demonstrated an efficient bat path during batting practice, posting a 91.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 85.5 mph average exit velocity. Defensively, he recorded a stellar 83 mph infield velocity with fluid movements through the baseball. He also showed off his elite speed tool, turning in a blistering 6.57 60-yard dash that stood out as one of the top metrics of the event. Keep an eye on Dicante as as player we expect to make significant jumps over the next year.


Chase Helmholtz (Reno, 2028)
Helmholtz put together a productive performance throughout the position player workout. During his batting practice rounds, his simple, compact stroke helped him earn an 88.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity along with an 83.8 mph average exit velocity. Defensively, his footwork worked cleanly through the baseball to produce an accurate 71 mph infield velocity across the diamond. We look for him to carry this momentum into his junior campaign.


Makai Johnson (Douglas, 2028)
Johnson put on a show during his batting practice session with advanced barrel awareness, producing some of the loudest offensive numbers of his class. He registered an exceptional 97.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 91.0 mph average exit velocity. Defensively, his actions resulted in a steady 66 mph infield velocity across the diamond. This is an 2028 bat to keep close tabs on.


Jared Peters (Douglas, 2028)
Peters quietly put together a strong showing, continuing to profile as an under-the-radar corner infielder with tools that play across the board. From the right side, he put on a solid round during his batting practice session, registering a loud 97.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 91.1 mph average exit velocity, showing an ability to find the barrel consistently. Defensively, his hands worked with easy flow through the baseball to pull down a 71 mph infield velocity.


Alejandro Rogers (Douglas, 2028)
Rogers provided a combination of physical tools and clean defensive actions across the diamond. He showed defensive utility during catching workouts, pairing accurate transfers with a 78 mph catcher velocity and an exceptional 1.96–2.08 pop time. Offensively, his turn yielded an 84.9 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. He also turned in a sharp 6.99 60-yard dash during athletic testing.


Matthew Slamowitz (Galena, 2028)
Slamowitz turned in an impressive statistical day built around fluid defensive actions and clear athletic tools that shine during his BP Session. On the grass, his hands worked with smooth flow through the baseball to produce a steady 76 mph outfield velocity. At the plate, his swing path generated a 93.1 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 88.4 mph average exit velocity. He carried that approach into gameplay, hitting a triple to left-center field.


Noah Young (Bishop Manogue, 2028)
Young delivered an impressive, tools-forward performance that caught the attention of our staff. Offensively, his direct path generated a loud 97.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an exceptional 93.3 mph average exit velocity, proving his ability to drive the ball consistently with authority. On the defensive side, he showed an athletic path through the ball to log a strong 81 mph infield velocity across the diamond. Look for him to continue making big jumps as he continues to add strength to his frame.


Quick Hits: 2027's

Adrian Acosta (Dayton, 2027)
The incoming senior catcher put together a projectable overall performance at the Reno Top Prospect Games. At the plate, Acosta registered an 87.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity along with an 84.0 mph average exit velocity, showing an ability to find the barrel. He carried that sync into live game action, hitting a single lined to right field. On the defensive side, his actions behind the plate resulted in a 72 mph catcher velocity and a consistent 1.98–2.07 pop time.


Xavier Brady (Spanish Springs, 2027)
The Spanish Springs product put together another standout overall performance at the plate and behind the dish, highlighted by improved metrics across the board. Brady showed premium barrel awareness during his batting practice round, turning around an electric 102.1 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 97.5 mph average exit velocity. On the defensive side, his confident actions were paired with a 79 mph catcher velocity and a 1.94–2.03 pop time behind the dish. This is an incoming senior that we project to only continue trending.


Nathan Chick (Reno, 2027)
Chick delivered an impressive, tools-forward performance that caught the attention of our staff. Offensively, his direct path generated a loud 97.4 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 87.2 mph average exit velocity, proving his ability to drive the ball consistently. On the defensive side, he showed an athletic path through the ball to log a steady 81 mph outfield velocity across the diamond alongside a 6.95 60-yard dash.


Nakoa Floto (North Valleys, 2027)
Floto comes off a standout performance at the Reno Top Prospect Games. Offensively, he registered a 91.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 83.4 mph average exit velocity. He translated that tool into game action, hitting a single to left field and showing advanced instincts on a bobble and taking the extra bag. Defensively, his hands worked with easy flow across the diamond to pull down a strong 77 mph infield velocity alongside a sharp 6.96 60-yard dash. Look for Floto to begin getting some traction with his game already showing tools that will translate to the next level.


Cinco Guillen (Bishop Manogue, 2027)
Guillen announced his presence yet again, standing out as a metric producer at the plate and in the field. He showed off his trending arm strength during defensive workouts, pulling down an 85 mph infield velocity and an 84 mph outfield velocity. At the plate, his swing generated a 97.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 90.2 mph average exit velocity. He carried that approach into live gameplay, connecting for a single to center field. He also logged a sharp 6.94 60-yard dash. The 2025 Future Games alum has seen his improved strength translate into improved metrics across the board with more still to come. 


Corbin Koch (Bishop Manogue, 2027)
This incoming senior performed with a solid analytical performance on both sides of the ball. He turned heads during his batting practice session with a loud 94.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 88.3 mph average exit velocity. Defensively, his hands worked with easy flow on the grass to pull down a stellar 86 mph outfield velocity. This is another player you can expect to continue seeing his game take the next step over the next 12 months.


Colin Sala (Reno, 2027)
Sala put together a confident position player workout that translated directly into the live gameplay. During his batting practice rounds, his stroke helped him earn a 93.7 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 84.1 mph average exit velocity. That BP Session translated directly to live gameplay where he hit a triple to right-center field. Defensively, his footwork worked cleanly through the baseball to produce an accurate 82 mph infield velocity across the diamond.


Sawyer Sala (Reno, 2027)
Sala comes off an impressive HS Season that saw his game take the next step at the plate and continued to show it at the Reno Top Prospect Games. His batting practice session was highlighted by a 97.2 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 89.8 mph average exit velocity, showing off his present hit tool that flashed pull side power. He carried that present power directly into live gameplay, hammering a single to center field. He also added an accurate 78 mph infield velocity during defensive work, moving cleanly through the baseball.


Aiden Tarlo (Douglas, 2027)
Tarlo continues to impress each time out with us. The ability to impact the ball makes him a player who we expect to have continued success over the coming year. His 95.2 mph TrackMan max exit velocity showed that he knows how to find the barrel, carrying that into the games where he hit a triple to left-center field and a double to right-center field. Defensively, his actions translate smoothly across the diamond, generating a stellar 87 mph infield velocity that stood out as one of the top metrics of the event alongside a blistering 6.80 60-yard dash. Tarlo has the tools ready to translate to the next level we expect him to start gaining some serious traction this summer.


Charles Tipton (Galena, 2027)
Tipton put on a show during his batting practice session with advanced barrel consistency, producing some of the loudest offensive numbers of the event, regardless of class. He registered an exceptional 101.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity along with a 96.7 mph average exit velocity. On the defensive side, his actions resulted in a steady 77 mph outfield velocity. He also flashed his athleticism, turning in a blistering 6.82 60-yard dash that stood out as one of the top metrics of the event.


Landen Wolf (Silver Stage, 2027)
Wolf quietly put together a strong showing, continuing to profile as a left-handed two-way player with tools that play across the board. From the left side, he put on a solid round during his batting practice session, registering a 92.2 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. His physical actions carried over cleanly to the mound during live gameplay, where he put together an excellent workout. Defensively, he pulled down a steady 74 mph outfield velocity.


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