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2026 OKC Preseason ID: Quick Hits

February 13, 2026
Bret Schwartz
Prep Baseball Oklahoma Scouting Director

Prep Baseball Oklahoma hosted the OKC Preseason ID at D-BAT OKC on Saturday, January 31st featuring players from the 2026 to some up-and-coming prospects of the 2030 class.  The event featured a pro-style workout with BP, defensive evaluations, laser timed 30 yard dashes, and bullpens.  The event was tracked with data from our tech partners Trackman, Blast Motion, and Vald. Today we take a look at some of the top performers from the event with quick notes and videos on players with a strong showing.

Full event stats and details can be found by clicking HERE

TWO-WAYS & PITCHERS

+ RHP Luke Bailey (Arapaho-Butler, 2027) was impressive in our first look at him at the OKC Preseason ID. A physical right hander, he stands at an imposing 6’2” and 239 pounds, and showcased a power mix to match. To start, he commanded the fastball at a high rate showing the ability to land it in all four quadrants with the potential to climb the ladder with 2K. As part of a 4-pitch mix, Bailey added a slider, curveball, and changeup. The slider showed the makings of a tunneled, advanced offering that can pitch off the fastball with nominal IVB and up to -18.5” of Horizontal Movement. Both the curveball and changeup give him another look against both right handed and left handed hitters with the changeup consistently being a pitch he can land in the zone. Further, the limited IVB along with up to 13.2” of HM on the changeup could also tunnel well off the fastball. Bailey is an exciting prospect with a work horse frame that has shown multiple ways to attack opposing hitters.

Luke Bailey

+ C/RHP Owen Blair (Yukon, 2027) flashed athleticism and steady development throughout his game at the OKC Preseason ID on 1/31. As the 2-way prospect continues to fill out a lean frame, he will continue working toward his best baseball that is still in front of him. At the ID event, Blair showed exciting athleticism, pacing the event in the vertical jump while also finishing with the third best 30 on the day. This athleticism also showed up behind the plate as he logged the top pop time. Offensively, the added strength shows up with comfort elevating to the pull side as he also drove balls back through the middle of the yard. To round out his day, Blair showed his versatility in a bullpen that included a 3-pitch mix and plenty of strikes. The low 80s fastball paired with a slider and changeup that he was able to land at will. Expect Blair to play a big role for a talented Yukon squad this spring, offering versatility for the Millers on the mound, but also a steady backstop that will handle the bat offensively.

Owen Blair

+ RHP Brady Foster (Sulphur, 2029) flashed big projection from a long and lean 6’1” and 155 pound frame. He fired a 3-pitch mix with advanced feel for the secondary offerings that you would expect to continue developing at a steady rate. To start, the right hander’s fastball showed the makings of a pitch that will have plenty of success staying off the barrel and pitching above the belt with an average of 22.3” IVB, but he was able to work it to all four quadrants throughout the bullpen. A potential difference maker for Foster was a low spin split finger that he was able to command just below the zone. He showed consistent feel for the pitch that will attack both RHH and LHH alike. The Sulphur product is a name to know as he continues to mature physically and continue developing with his best baseball still in front of him.

+ INF/RHP Jax Gordon (Edmond Santa Fe, 2026) showcased a balanced game as part of the OKC Preseason ID that included notching numerous personal bests. Offensively, he was efficient producing force, as noted with 16.1g Rotational Acceleration that produced a personal best 94 mph Exit Velo with an easy offensive move. He consistently drove balls from alley to alley showing extra base hit potential as well. On the mound, Gordon’s athleticism was evident as he showed the ability to land multiple secondary pitches that included a curveball and slider that he could manipulate. Both of the breaking balls were distinctly different and featured above average movement. The Edmond Santa Fe senior showed multiple ways to impact games and would be a very interesting addition to programs at the next level with his best baseball still in front of him.

+ C/RHP Henry Harlow (Plainview, 2027) showcased 2-way upside at both catcher and on the mound at the OKC Preseason ID. The switch hitting backstop continues to showcase more comfort and athleticism at the plate with each side continuing to develop. He utilized a mature approach, driving balls through the middle of the field consistently. Behind the plate, the added strength showed up in his ability to work below the baseball with added arm strength up to 76 mph which paced the entire event along with a pop time as low as 2.01. On the mound, Harlow showed yet another way to impact games with the ability to land multiple pitches in the zone and working the fastball into the low 80s. The Plainview product continues to showcase steady development in all phases of his game with a balanced skillset and will be an exciting follow as we head toward the spring.

+ INF/RHP Kash Knowles (Purcell, 2027) flashed 2-way versatility with extra base hit potential offensively along with the ability to impact games on the mound. The physical left handed hitter showed comfort elevating balls pull side with backspin. Further, he pushed his exit velo up to 95.2 mph with true middle of the order upside. On the mound, Knowles utilized a 4-pitch mix attacking the bottom portion of the zone. A physical presence, listed at 5’9” and 196 pounds, the Purcell product has shown clear development within his game and will be an exciting follow as he continues to develop in all phases.

+ 3B/RHP Jake Lingle (Navajo, 2027) flashed loud tools with explosive 2-way upside at the OKC Preseason ID. Offensively, he had consistent loud contact throughout BP and did not get cheated when attacking. The pre and post impact metrics are eye opening - an efficient mover with up to 32.6g Rotational Acceleration to go along with a 96.9 mph max Exit Velo and 93.9 mph average EV. Defensively, we saw the arm strength play as well as Lingle was up to 88 mph across the diamond. On the bump, we saw him showcase a 3-pitch mix that he could land in the zone. Boasting 2-way upside and plenty of present strength, Lingle showcased plenty of upside from a physical 5’11” and 207 pound frame that will make for an exciting follow into the 2026 spring.

+ OF/RHP Ben McBride (Bridge Creek, 2027) showcased his 2-way ability with middle of the order upside and pitchability with his mix at the OKC Preseason ID. The right handed hitting outfielder was consistent throughout with loud contact through the middle of the yard with a max exit velo of 92.5 mph and average of 87.5 mph. On the mound, he consistently worked the fastball to both sides of the dish and mixed a slider that he could land as well. With plenty of present strength and a physical 5’11” and 211 pounds, the Bridge Creek product is a name to know with the ability to impact games from the middle of the order.

+ INF/RHP Brody McLaren (Bethany, 2027) flashed a high level of consistency throughout his game at the OKC Preseason ID on 1/31. An athletic frame at 5’11” and 178 pounds, he notched numerous personal bests throughout the event. Offensively, the right handed hitting infielder was comfortable leaning on balls to the pull side as we have seen the same in-game success in the past. The most impressive part of his BP was the consistent loud contact, however, with a max exit vel of 93.8 mph and 87.8 mph average. His 2-way versatility then led to the mound where he leaned into a 3-pitch mix that attacked the strike zone. The Bethany product will be a big part of the their success in 2026 and will be an exciting follow throughout the spring.

+ C/RHP Asher Ryal (2030, Tuttle) showed his high upside and maturity throughout his game on 1/31 at the OKC Preseason ID. The 2-way prospect showed that he can impact the game in all facets as a position player. With athleticism from behind the dish, Ryal showcased advanced feet and above average arm as he was up to 74 mph from a crouch and a pop time as low as 2.05. Offensively, he had arguably the most mature BP round we saw through the day with a disciplined approach through the middle of the yard with a feel for whipping and delivering the barrel. On the mound, we saw a lot of the same with a mentality beyond his years and a clear understanding of how to utilize his mix. As often seen with catchers on the bump, the fastball showed high carry with up to 18.3” IVB while the secondary pitches were tunneled well. Both the curveball and changeup had minimal IVB that you’d expect to lead to plenty of swing and miss. A young prospect, Ryal will be an exciting follow as he still has plenty of time to develop but already a strong foundation to build on moving forward.

Asher Ryal

+ LHP Hilton Sallaska (Stillwater, 2028) was in total control throughout his pen at the OKC Preseason ID. The 3-pitch mix showed polish as he commanded each to the bottom portion of the zone. The fastball attacked the knees over the white and set up both of his secondary offerings. The changeup already has supporting metrics that would tunnel it with the fastball with limited IVB and a similar release height to the fastball. Sallaska showed advanced command with the changeup and looks to be the type of arm that would give a lineup fits with a consistent mix. To finish, he landed the curveball to round out a 3-pitch mix that can attack the zone. The Stillwater product will be an exciting follow as he put on display a mix that can put opposing offenses on their heels.

+ OF/RHP Clayton Strange flashed 2-way upside from a physical 5’11” and 196 pound frame. The physically imposing right handed hitter had one of the loudest BP rounds of the day, consistently driving the ball and up to a 97.8 mph Exit Velo. Further, his 63% sweet spot % speaks to the extra base hit ability with balls being hit between 8 and 32 degrees. Defensively, he continues to develop with the strength showing up on the diamond as he was up to 87 mph from the outfield. On the mound, he showed pitchability and the ability to attack the zone with his entire 3-pitch mix. The mid 80s fastball was paired with a breaking ball and changeup. The breaking ball showed swing and miss characteristics with a higher release height than even the fastball and included low IVB and -10.1” HM. Strange will be in the middle of a talented Yukon squad this spring with the ability to impact games in the middle of the lineup as well as on the mound.

Clayton Strange

+ OF/RHP Kade York (Ponca City, 2029) flashed his ability to impact games in multiple ways throughout the OKC Preseason ID. Standing at 5’11” and 170 pounds, the young prospect already has physicality along with present strength that shows up throughout the game. The right handed hitting outfielder consistently drove balls back through the middle of the field, but also showed a feel for backspinning balls to the pull side. With plenty of upside as a position player, York may have saved his best for when he got on the mound. The long and lean frame will continue to fill out, but he showed present ability to land multiple pitches in the zone. The breaking ball was released at the same height as the fastball and had a consistent shape. The Ponca City product should impact the varsity roster sooner rather than later and will be an exciting follow throughout his career.

POSITION PLAYERS

+ C Baylor Brown (Edmond North, 2029) showed continued development on both sides of the ball throughout the OKC Preseason ID. The switch hitting catcher continues to develop and the offensive move is right at the forefront. On both sides of the plate, his athleticism continues to show up with a discipline approach working back through the middle of the field. The move is efficient and there is already comfort staying in the hitting zone for an extended period of time. We saw numerous personal bests fall and Brown will be a name to follow as he begins his high school career shortly.

+ 1B/RHP Tucker Calton (Mustang, 2029) put up a monster showing at the OKC Preseason ID. The freshman, already with plenty of present strength, showed huge power potential to go along with athleticism on the defensive side of the ball. The right handed hitting first baseman was on a short list of the loudest BP rounds of the day that saw a 99 mph max EV, 92.6 mph avg EV, and a 62% sweet spot %. Still plenty of time to develop, Calton attacked the baseball over the white and showed a strong present skillset. On the mound, he used a 3-pitch mix, landing each, and showcased an ability to attack both RHH and LHH hitters alike.

Tucker Calton

+ INF/OF Cash Cook (Purcell, 2027) flashed advanced athleticism and twitch in the ability to impact games in a variety of ways. He showed his quickness in a 30 that was the quickest on the day at 3.74 seconds and also added extra base hit potential with a 95.4 mph max exit velo. The offensive move is simple and efficient, generally working through the middle of the yard, but you can see Cook’s comfort in driving balls to the pull side. Defensively, his athleticism shows up with versatility to play all over the diamond and the arm strength to play all three spots on the infield. Cook is an exciting follow with explosive tools that can impact the game in a variety of ways.

+ OF Connor Copeland (Amber-Pocasset, 2028) put up numerous personal bests with middle of the order upside throughout the OKC Preseason ID. The right handed hitting outfielder is a strong 5’10” and 179 pounds and was comfortable catching balls strong and driving them from between his feet. Further, he showed the ability to efficiently produce force and bat speed that will further assist him in making swing decisions. Defensively, Copeland showed an accurate throwing arm with developing arm strength up to 79 mph. With plenty of present strength and a strong foundational skillset, he will be a fun name to see continue to develop over the next couple years in his career. 

+ C Charles Copus (Norman North, 2027) showcased added physicality to scouts and coaches love to see from a backstop with middle of the order upside. He drove balls with authority throughout BP with a max exit velo up to 95.6 mph which is a personal best. Further, he added a 67% hard hit % which speaks to the consistency throughout his round. Defensively, he continues to show athleticism behind the dish as a worth battery mate at 6’0” and 188 pounds. The development is evident for Copus with continued awareness of his feet and the ability to put throws on the bag. The Norman North product was highly successful a season ago and is primed to pick up right where he left off.

Charles Copus

+ INF Isaac Fosdick (2030, Homeschool) showcased advanced feel on the infield with athleticism showing up throughout his game. The 2030 prospect flashed discipline throughout BP and drove balls the other way with authority. Further, he was comfortable cross-bodying balls to left center with evident strength in his hands/wrists that is uncommon at this point in his development. Despite the strong showing in the box, the most impressive portion of Fosdick’s day came on the infield with quiet feet, soft hands, and efficient routes to the baseball. He was comfortable playing with one hand outside his body and showcased arm strength to stay on the left side of the diamond as he threw with easy carry. He will be a fun prospect to follow, an easy mover in the middle of the diamond that you expect to excel at shortstop, and defend as well as handle the bat at a high level.

+ OF Ace Guthery (2029, Jones) showcased rangey athleticism from a 6’2” frame that oozes projection at the OKC Preseason ID. To start, we saw exciting twitch and explosiveness with a 3.86 30. The Jones product used his long levers to drive balls from gap to gap that will only continue to develop with added physical maturity and filling out his lean frame. Defensively, his athleticism really shined with easy rhythm and an accurate throwing arm. Guthery will be an exciting follow as he begins his high school career shortly, full of massive upside, and the ability to impact games in a variety of ways.

+ INF/OF Maximiliano Lopez (Mustang, 2029) flashed versatility with twitchy athleticism throughout his game at the OKC Preseason ID. He showcased a combination of power and speed from a still developing frame with an exit velo that was up to 93 mph, an average of 87 mph, and one of the top 30s on the day. Defensively, he showed the ability to defend in multiple spots with comfort attacking downhill and the ability to be a sure-handed defender on both in the infield and in the outfield. The Mustang product looks to impact the varsity roster sooner rather than later and his versatility and ability to contribute in a variety of ways will only help to get him on the field.

+ 1B Gehrig Phillips (MacArthur, 2027) put together one of the more impressive BP rounds that we have seen throughout the preseason with massive power potential from the middle of the order. He was as consistent as anyone throughout the event with a max exit velocity of 97.7 mph and an average just off that at 94.6 mph. Further, his approach was also impressive as he consistently worked through the middle of the yard and even into the oppo gap. A physical target, the 6’2” first baseman, showed athleticism around the bag as a target for infielders. The MacArthur product will be an exciting follow as we march toward the spring with the skillset to do damage from the middle of the lineup.

Gehrig Phillips

+ INF Easten Powell (2028, Clinton) flashed athleticism and advanced feel from a physical 5’11” and 188 pound frame. The right handed hitting shortstop lived on the other side of the yard staying behind the baseball and driving it the other way. With plenty of present strength, he showed comfort backing the baseball up and not needing to work too far out front. Defensively, Powell showed the most impressive on the day with quiet actions and soft hands as well as good feet that consistently put him in good positions. Pushed to his forehand, he showed the ability to get lateral, turn his shoulders, and cover some real estate. A physical prospect with massive upside, expect a big spring from the Clinton product as we move to 2026.

Easten Powell

+ INF Miles Voegele (2029, Moore) flashed upside throughout his game as part of a balanced showing at the OKC Preseason ID. The sure-handed infielder showed athleticism that will help him excel in the middle of the diamond and potential versatility to move him around to multiple spots. Offensively, a quick and efficient offensive move produced easy bat speed as he worked through the middle of the field. Despite his youth, there was visible hand/wrist strength at impact that showed throughout BP as he drove the baseball from gap to gap. The Moore Lion product will look to impact an already talented squad early in his career, but he flashed a skillset that should help him impact games in a variety of ways early in his career.

Miles Voegele

+ 1B Easton Welch (Asher, 2027) showcased his massive power potential, working around the entire yard, from a physical 6’1” and 250 pound frame. Throughout the day, he put up a number of personal bests and peripheral metrics that only further tell the story of his upside. Among those, a 99.7 mph event best max exit velo, a 95.5 mph avg exit velo, and an 85% Hard Hit Rate that further emphasizes the consistency with which he drove the ball. A very simple offensive move, Welch had big success when he kept his chest over the baseball and showed that he would have the ability to leave the yard to any part of the field. Defensively, he showed athleticism at 1B and was sure-handed in all opportunities. He is a very exciting follow as we head into the spring of 2026 with exciting projection as we had the opportunity to see the tools on full display.

Easton Welch

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