On Sunday, January 11th, the PB Texas staff traveled to Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, to host the Central Texas Preseason ID, an open event for all high school classes.

More than 45 players made their way to Texas State and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Texas staff.

We've already posted a Statistical Analysis from the event, highlighting more of the traditional statistical categories, as well as a Quick Hits, highlighting some of the events top performers, while also posting Data Dives for both Pitchers and Position Players.

Today, we take a look at the scouting reports on every catcher in attendance from the event.

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ALL CATCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Brody Byler, Marion (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B Projectable build with a solid midsection and lower half. Shows good width through the shoulders and back with room to continue adding strength as the body matures. At the plate, sets up balanced with a toe tap load in the lower half. Hands and feet work with good rhythm into a solid hitting position. Shows the ability to shift weight well through the legs, helping create a controlled and repeatable launch. Barrel works on a decent path with length out front, and elbows and hands enter the zone with some feel. Continued development in allowing the back elbow to work past the hip should help generate more rotational acceleration and improve overall impact. Hit tool shows present feel with a foundation for a developing bat to power profile. Power projects well as strength and swing efficiency continue to improve. Behind the plate, shows functional actions with hands working well and a clean glove to hand exchange. Can continue to improve setup by working slightly more forward to allow for better mobility and overall quickness. Arm works from a short path with developing strength, and continued use of the lower half through throws will help create more carry. Athletically, shows effort in the run with a solid start and overall movement patterns. Continued development in stride length and efficiency should help improve speed over time. Overall, physical catcher profile with developing offensive traits and the tools to continue progressing on both sides of the ball.
Body: 6-0, 182 pounds. Projectable build/frame. Solid mid and lower. Width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup with toe tap load in lower. Good rhythm to hands and feet Hands work into solid hit position. Shifts weight well in legs. Decent bat path with length out front. Elbows and hands work into hit zone well. Can feel elbow move past back hip to generate better spin. 61.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid bat/power combo. Impact will firm.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short path with developing arm strength. Can create more carry to throw by following throw with feet.
Defense: 2.18-2.25 pop time range; Hands work behind the plate. Nice glove to hand exchange. Can set up with weight more forward to allow more mobility.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump. Hard runner with decent start. Can lengthen stride to firm speed.
Vizual Edge: 65.82 Edge Score.

Kenny Estes, Homeschool (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B Physical, strong build with present thickness and good width through the shoulders and back. Body projects well to continue adding strength and maintaining durability. At the plate, hits from a balanced setup with a knee tuck load. Hands work into a strong hitting position with good weight transfer into launch. Barrel works on a flat path with strength through contact and extension out front. At times can show some length in the swing, with continued development in allowing the back elbow to work more freely helping improve consistency and impact. Power is a present tool with strength clearly translating into the swing. Shows the ability to drive the baseball with authority, and power should continue to trend upward as the swing tightens and matures. Behind the plate, shows soft hands with a clean glove to hand exchange. Feet work well and actions are controlled. Arm shows present strength with some carry, and continued development should further improve throwing consistency. In the infield, moves well to the ball with rhythm through the feet and the ability to handle routine plays. Can continue to play through the ball with more intent. Athletically, shows a strong running style with good stride length once underway. Overall, physical catcher profile with present power and developing defensive ability, offering strong upside as the game continues to refine.
Body: 6-2, 230 pounds. Solid/thick build and projects to add strength. Width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with knee tuck load. Hands work into strong hit position. Weight transfer is good into launch position. Flat path with strength to bat. Gets extension out front. Some length to swing at times. Allow back elbow to speed up past back hip more. 70.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 109 mph max exit velocity (104.7 avg.); 429-foot max batted distance. Projects well. Shows power now. Will continue to firm bat with maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 79 mph. Arm works. Some carry to throws. Raw arm strength will firm.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop time range; Soft hands/glove behind the plate. Feet work. Solid ball/glove exchange. INF: Moves fine to ball. Rhythm to feet. Can play through ball more with acceleration.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; Hard runner. Slow start. Good stride length on last 30 yards.

Maximo Gutierrez, Alamo Heights (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B Solid, strong build with good width through the shoulders and back and a well developed lower half. Frame projects to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from an open stance working back to even with a small knee load. Hands move into a strong hitting position with a flat path through the zone. Shows feel for the barrel with hands and elbows working well into contact. Continued development in maintaining back hip hinge will help keep the front side closed and improve consistency and impact. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as adjustments are made. Behind the plate, shows active feet with mobility and quickness. Receives the ball well and will benefit from allowing it to travel more consistently. Arm works with developing strength that should continue to improve. Overall, solid catcher profile with a developing bat and strength based upside.
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds. Solid build/frame to add continued strength. Width to shoulders and back. Good lower. Projects well.
Hit: RHH. Open stance working back to even. Small knee load in lower. Hands for into strong hit position. Can allow back hip to stay hinged longer to keep front side from coming out. Flat path and barrel. Hands and elbows work into hit zone well. Path with improve with hip hinge control. 65.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.1 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance. Projects solid bat/power combo with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Arm works. Raw arm strength will develop with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.03-2.18 pop time range; Feet work behind the plate. Shows quickness and mobility. Let ball travel more on catch.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump. Solid run form and stride length. Decent start. Speed will increase in future.
Vizual Edge: 75.84 Edge Score.

Easton Hernandez, Pieper (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B Solid, projectable frame with good width through the shoulders and back and room to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from an athletic stance with a toe tap load. Lower half works well into a balanced launch with hands moving into a strong hitting position. Shows feel for the barrel with some quickness and strength through the swing. Continued development in staying in the legs through contact and finishing into the front side will help improve consistency and overall impact. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as strength and sequencing improve. Behind the plate, shows quick feet with a clean glove to hand exchange and good mobility. Receives well with solid glove actions. Arm works from a short, clean path with developing strength that should continue to improve. Overall, solid catcher profile with a developing bat and strength based upside.
Body: 6-0, 184 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Works from an athletic stance with a toe tap load. Weight in lower shifts well into launch position. Hands work into strong hit position. Solid base. Path of hands and elbows to hit zone are solid. Some quickness and strength to hands and barrel. Can stay in legs more throughout actually swing and finish. Weight tends to come up out of legs instead of rotation into front leg. 68.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance. Projects well with bat/power combo. Will firm both with maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short and clean path. Some hand speed present. Arm strength will firm with maturity.
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop time range; Quickness to feet with solid ball/glove exchange. Shows mobility. Good glove actions present receiving.
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump. Decent start and run form Can maintain better direction in arm swing. Speed will firm in future.
Vizual Edge: 68.18 Edge Score.

Noah Mendez, Central Catholic (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B Compact, solid frame with room to continue adding strength. Shows average width through the shoulders and back with a good base to build on. At the plate, hits from an athletic setup with a simple load. Hands move into a solid hitting position with good weight shift into a balanced launch. Shows feel for the barrel with the ability to work into the zone and stay through contact with extension out front. Bat speed should continue to improve with added strength. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as the body matures. Behind the plate, shows quiet glove actions with soft hands and the ability to let the ball travel. Displays quick feet with mobility and a clean exchange. Arm works from a short, compact path with developing strength that should continue to improve. Overall, solid catcher profile with a developing bat and steady upside as strength and consistency progress.
Body: 5-8, 175 pounds. Nice frame/build to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a simple load. Hands work into solid hit position. Good weight shift into launch. Solid base. Works well will hands and elbows to hit zone. Stays through ball and gets extension. Bat speed will firm with maturity. 62 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance. Project solid bat/power combo in future. Impact will firm with maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short/compact path with quick exchange. Arm strength will firm in future.
Defense: 2.08-2.18 pop time range; Lets ball travel well. Quiet glove with soft hands. Quickness to feet. Shows mobility.
Athletic Testing: 8.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.50-inch max vertical jump. Good stride length. Hard runner. Maintain upper body lean throughout spring to firm speed.
Vizual Edge: 67.68 Edge Score.

Nathan Perez, Bowie (TX), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B Strong, physical build with thickness through the chest and good width through the shoulders and back. Projects well to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from a balanced setup with a simple load and shorter stride. Hands move into a strong hitting position with a flat path through the zone. Shows feel for the barrel with hands and elbows working well into contact and the ability to create extension. Continued development in shifting weight more consistently into the front side will help improve overall consistency and impact. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as strength and sequencing improve. Behind the plate, shows solid glove actions with the ability to receive and let the ball travel. Actions are controlled with a clean exchange. In the infield, moves well to the ball with active feet and the ability to break down and work through the catch. Arm works from a short, clean path with developing strength that should continue to improve. Athletically, shows a strong running style with solid movement patterns. Overall, physical catcher profile with a developing bat and strength based upside.
Body: 5-9.5, 197.5 pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Thickness to chest. Width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with simple load and shorter stride. Hands work into strong hit position. Can shift a little more weight forward on stride to help get off back side. Hands and elbows work into hit zone well. Gets extension through ball. Flat path. Allow weight to shift and rotate into front side more. 66.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance. Projects solid bat/power combo in future.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short and clean path. Raw arm strength with develop. Recommend long toss program to increase arm speed.
Defense: 2.13-2.26 pop time range; INF: Moves to ball well. Feet work. Break down and work to accelerate through catch. C: Glove actions present. Receives ball well. Lets ball travel.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump. Hard runner, solid run form. Speed will firm some.
Vizual Edge: 73.07 Edge Score.

Miles Rhea, Georgetown (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B Lean, projectable frame with length and room to continue adding strength. Shows a good base through the middle and lower half and projects well physically. At the plate, hits from a slightly open stance with a toe tap load. Hands move into a solid hitting position with some quickness and the ability to create extension out front. Shows feel for the barrel with a clean path into the zone. Continued development in allowing the back elbow to work forward and staying in the legs through contact will help improve path and overall consistency. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as strength and efficiency improve. Behind the plate, shows active feet with the ability to let the ball travel and receive with feel. Actions are controlled with a solid foundation to build on. Arm works with developing strength, with continued improvement in staying closed through the front side helping overall accuracy and carry. At first base, moves well off the bag and can continue to improve by securing the ball more consistently out front. Overall, projectable corner profile with a developing bat and defensive versatility, offering solid long term upside.
Body: 6-3, 187 pounds. Lean lanky build/frame to add strength in future. Good mid/lower. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stand will a toe tap load. Hands work into solid hit position. Decent weight shift to launch. Quick hands with some extension out front. Back elbow needs to get more forward through hit zone and can stay in legs more to improve hit path. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance. Projects to nice bat/power combo in future with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 71 mph. Front shoulder opens early causing arm to drag and low slot push. Work to keep front shoulder closed, arm stays on time and firms ability to stay behind baseball.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop time range; Feet work behind plate. Lets ball travel. Nice receiver. 1B: Moves well off the bag. Tends to catch ball too deep. Work glove out front for better actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump. Good stride length and decent form. Slower start. Maintain direction in arm swing path to increase speed.
Vizual Edge: 79.78 Edge Score.

Logan Smith, Central Catholic (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B Solid, projectable frame with room to continue adding strength. Shows average width through the shoulders and back with a good foundation. At the plate, hits from a slightly open stance with a sit and reach style load. Hands move into a solid hitting position with some quickness in the barrel and a flat path through the zone. Shows feel for the hit tool with the ability to work into contact. Continued development in shifting weight more evenly into a balanced launch and firming the front side will help improve consistency and overall impact. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as adjustments are made. Behind the plate, shows active feet with a clean glove to hand exchange and soft hands while receiving. Actions are controlled with the ability to continue improving direction through the throw. Arm works from a short path with developing strength that should continue to improve. Overall, solid catcher profile with a developing bat and steady upside as strength and consistency progress.
Body: 5-11, 171 pounds. Projects well physically. Solid build/frame to add strength. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a sit and reach style load. Hands work into solid hit position. Weight needs to shift more 50/50 before start of swing. Some quickness to hands and barrel. Barrel path gets flat. Allow weight to shift into a firm front hip and leg to allow path to continue forward. 64.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid bat/power combo in future with adjustments to lower half.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm path with nice ball/glove exchange. Arm strength will firm in future.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop time range; Feet work behind plate. Solid receiver with soft hands. Can create better direction on throw by moving feet towards target more.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Solid run form. Good stride length. Run time will firm.
Vizual Edge: 76.82 Edge Score.

Luke Villagomez, Pieper (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP Solid, physical frame with good width through the shoulders and back and strength present in the lower half. Projects well to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from a balanced setup with a small knee lift load. Hands work with good rhythm into a solid hitting position with a flat path through the zone and extension out front. Shows feel for the barrel with some strength in the hands. Continued development in keeping the front hip closed longer and rotating more efficiently will help improve consistency and overall impact. Power projects well within the swing and should continue to develop as strength and sequencing improve. Behind the plate, shows active feet with good mobility and the ability to let the ball travel. Glove actions are present with solid receiving skills and a clean exchange. Arm works from a short path with a quick release and developing strength, with continued improvement in working through the throw helping overall accuracy and carry. Athletically, shows a solid running style with good stride length and overall movement patterns. Overall, physical catcher profile with a developing bat and well rounded upside as strength and consistency continue to improve.
Body: 5-10, 190 pounds. Projects well physically. Width to shoulders and back. Now strength to lower. Will add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small knee lift load. Hands work with good rhythm into solid hit position. Good weight shift into launch. Works well into slot with hands and back elbow. Flat path with extension out front. Some strength to hands. Keep front hip closed more through impact and allow it to rotate more down and back. 67.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance. Project well to have solid bat/power combo in future. Impact will continue to increase.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm path with quick release. Good spin to ball. Stands up to throw. Work forward and up coming out of stance instead of up then out.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop time range; Glove actions present. Receives well. Lets ball travel. Quickness to feet. Shows some mobility.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump. Solid start. Good run form and stride length. Speed will firm.
Vizual Edge: 77.5 Edge Score.

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