On Sunday, January 4th, the PB Texas staff traveled to Rice University in Houston, TX, to host the Houston Preseason ID, an open event for all high school classes.

More than 40 players made their way to Rice 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 Takeaways, 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.

+ FULL STAT SHEET

ALL CATCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Colton Castro, Ridge Point (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C Athletic mover with a solid frame. Will continue to add strength. G2G style hitter with quick hands and feel for barrel. Short stroke with room for improvement. Shows mobility and quickness behind the plate. Solid pop times. Will improve as arm strength keeps developing. Receives well. Projectable.
Body: 5-7, 157 pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Athletic frame. Projects well to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small knee tuck load. Hands work into solid launch. Good weight shift. Solid path with hands and elbows into zone. Barrel planes well. Decent weight shift. Allow back elbow to clear body going forward for better path and spin. 70 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance. Project able hit/power combo. G2G style hitter. Will develop with adjustments and maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short stroke with a quick release. Hand speed present.
Defense: 1.91-2.10 pop time range; Feet work and shows mobility. Quiet receiving. Soft hands. Can better direction in glove and feet for more accuracy on throws to 2B.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Maintains direction and proper stride length. Projects to above avg runner in future.
Vizual Edge: 61.69 Edge Score.

Vaden Chavez, Tomball Memorial (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C/INF Nice build to add strength in future. Run time will increase some. Steady defender behind the plate and on the dirt. Shows some mobility with glove actions present. Projects to solid hit/power combo. Hit over power now. Power will firm in the future. Player to watch develop.
Body: 5-8, 161.5 pounds. Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to back and shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with simple load. Hands work into a solid launch position. Can shift more weight in lower to be 50/50 at front foot strike. Flat path through the zone with up the middle approach. Generally works inside the baseball. Compact. Can continue weight shift into firm front side for added power and adjustability. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Projects to G2G style hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 75 mph. Short stroke with good exchange. Accurate thrower. Can add arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.01-2.07 pop time range; Quickness over raw arm strength. Feet work. Shows mobility. Hand/glove actions present. Can field ground balls a little more left side of belly button.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.60-inch max vertical jump. Solid start. Hard runner. True direction. Can relax upper body and hands to create more fluidity in run.
Vizual Edge: 64.46 Edge Score.

Anthony DeSanto, Alvin (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP LHH/C Solid frame/build to add strength in future. Shows some lower strength now. Good mover. Above avg runner with ability to improve. Quick/compact left handed stroke. Uses hands to impact the baseball. Gets into good hitting positions. G2G style doubles hitter. Shows quick feet and mobility behind the plate. Quick exchange and soft handed. Player to watch develop.
Body: 5-10, 175.5 pounds. Width to back and shoulders. Shows some lower strength. Will add strength in future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup working back to a balanced launch. Hands work into good hitting position. Weight transfers well. Elbows and hands work into slot well. Rotates into a firm front side with scissor in legs. Stays inside baseball. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/power now. Will add pop with future strength.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short path with some hand speed. Quick release. Follows throw. Get over front foot before it spins open.
Defense: 2.11-2.66 pop time range; Soft hands with quick exchange. Feet quick. Shows mobility.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Stride length is solid. Can maintain upper body lean throughout run.
Vizual Edge: 71.76 Edge Score.

Logan Goldstein, Summer Creek (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B RHH/C Nice lean frame/build to add needed strength in future. Quickness over raw arm strength behind the plate. Feet work well with soft hands receiving. Shows some mobility. Hit over power now. Projects to add pop and hit ability with maturity. Watch development.
Body: 5-10, 159 pounds. Projects well physically. Solid lean build/frame to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance working back to even at stride. Hands work into good hitting position. Don't allow weight to shift outside of back foot on leg load. Barrel planes well with a flat path. Hits into firm front side. Back elbow can continue forward past the belly button to stay inside a little more. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Will increase with strength and maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short path with quick release. Can follow throw with feet for added carry.
Defense: 2.08-2.15 pop time range; Feet work. Receives well. Lets ball travel.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump. Nice start. Maintains good posture and stride length. Can improve direction of hands and arms. Look for speed to improve.
Vizual Edge: 80.46 Edge Score.

Liam Orenstein, Bridgeland (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP RHH/C Athletic body that projects well. Will add strength in future. Avg runner. 60 time will firm with development. Projectable hit/power combo in future. Shows quick hands and ability to impact the baseball. Solid catch and throw behind the plate. Very quick feet with glove actions present. Good and consistent pop times. Projectable player.
Body: 5-11, 161 pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back. Projectable body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with wider stance. Knee tuck load. Hands work into decent launch. Gets caught with too much weight on back leg at launch. Don't allow weight to get on outside of back foot on leg load. Path stays flat with solid weight shift. Quick hands with some pop. 72 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo. Strength will firm.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Compact/short path with hand speed present. Arm strength will continue to firm.
Defense: 1.97-2.04 pop time range; Soft hands and quick feet. Mobility present. Good mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner with good posture. Can lengthen stride for quicker time.
Vizual Edge: 70.67 Edge Score.

Yadier Ramirez, Dobie (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C/INF Solid build to add need strength. Hard runner. 60 time will firm with maturity. Hit over contact offensively. Impact will firm with growth. Receives well behind the plate. Feet and hands work on the INF. Quickness over raw arm strength now. Velo with firm. Watch progress.
Body: 5-9, 157.5 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to back and shoulders. Good lower.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. Works simple load to slightly closed. Hands start and stay in good hitting position. Can shift weight to more 50/50 on stride to improve plate coverage and power. Flat barrel path. Some length at times. Can get back elbow to accelerate past back hip to improve path. 65.5 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Will firm with growth and maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 76 mph. Compact path with some hand speed present. Velo will firm with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.05-2.09 pop time range; Quick exchange behind the plate. Soft hands receiving. Avg foot speed. Actions solid in INF play. Plays through ball well. Quickness over raw arm strength.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump. Decent start Upright runner. Maintain forward lean in upper body throughout.
Vizual Edge: 69 Edge Score.

Jay Squillante, Stratford (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C Solid build/frame with nice lower to add strength in future. Projects physically. G2G style hitter with a compact stroke and some bat speed. Impact will firm with maturity and strength. Project avg/above avg arm with consistent development. Shows quickness and mobility behind the plate. Developing setup positions. Very projectable player.
Body: 6-1, 213 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Good lower.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with simple load in to slightly open launch position. Hands work into good hitting position. Weight shift can get more 50/50 in legs. Barrel works flat into zone. Hands and elbows work through extension. Weight shift will increase plate coverage and power. 63.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Compact arm path with some hand speed present. Velo will firm with maturity.
Defense: 2.11-2.45 pop time range; Feet work with nice ball/glove exchange. Actions present. Can get more balanced is setup with better presentation of glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains good posture. Good stride length. Direction of arm swing can improve.
Vizual Edge: 77.89 Edge Score.

Jacob Trevino, St. Pius X (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C/INF Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Projects to avg run speed. Feet and hands work defensively. Soft hands receiving behind the plate. Quick ball/glove exchange. Actions are present in the INF. Quickness over raw arm strength. Hit over power style. Simple approach with a balanced swing. Watch progress.
Body: 5-8, 168 pounds. Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with simple load. Hands work into nice hitting position. Solid launch position in legs. Flat path with balanced swing. Can utilize more hands/wrists to promote more barrel speed and accuracy. 59.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Both will firm with strength and maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 68 mph. Compact and clean path. Good spin to ball. Can create more arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.20-2.33 pop time range; Feet and hands work. Shows some mobility behind the plate with solid receiving. Quick release. Maintain posture on throws in INF. Try not to stand straight up before throw.
Athletic Testing: 8.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; Solid start. Hard runner. Maintain forward lean/posture throughout run for better time.
Vizual Edge: 65.23 Edge Score.

Payton Ware, Clear Springs (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS RHH/INF/C Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Decent lower half. Projects as avg runner. G2G style hitter at the plate with smooth/repeatable swing. More pull side pop now. Shows ability to drive both gaps. Solid receiver behind the plate. Good presentation of glove with quick exchange. Shows solid actions on the dirt. Corner INF type player. Shows some feel. RHP Strike thrower with repeatable delivery. Compact and clean path with some hand speed. Change of speed over power velocity. Developing movements and shapes. Watch progress.
Body: 5-10, 214 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Decent lower. Width to back and shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with more narrow/upright stance. Knee lift load in lower. Hands work with rhythm into solid hitting position. Decent weight shift to launch. Can create more front shoulder/front foot separation on stride for more powerful position. Decent path with hands and elbows. Barrel flattens through zone. Some hand speed. Can get back elbow to clear body a little more when working through zone. 71.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance. Nice hit/power combo. Will improve with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 82 mph. Compact arm path with some hand speed present. Velo will firm with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.16-2.25 pop time range; Receives well behind the plate. Quiet hands. Quick feet. Shows rhythm and timing to feet hands on the dirt. Quick release. Can sharpen angles to ball at times for better play.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains solid posture throughout run. an get knees higher and use more hips in first 15-20 yds.
Vizual Edge: 71.55 Edge Score.

Willis Winters IV, Ridge Point (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C/OF Good frame/build to add strength in future. Projects well physically. Decent runner. Run times should firm in future. Moves well behind the plate with solid pop times. Quick release with plenty of arm. Solid actions in OF play. Looks more comfortable behind the plate. Unrefined but has ability. Balanced swing at the plate. Works inside baseball well with some quick hands. G2G style hitter. Watch progress.
Body: 5-9, 177 pounds. Good frame/build to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with small leg load. works into solid launch position in legs. Hands can stay too high at times. Should not be above shoulders at front foot strike. Flat path with decent hand speed. Elbows and hands work into slot. an utilize more hands/wrists in barrel release. 71.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance. Nice hit/power combo. Will continue to improve with maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. OF - 85 mph. Compact arm path with some hand speed present.
Defense: 2.00-2.08 pop time range; Soft hands receiving with quick feet. Shows mobility. Solid arm strength with quick release. Can minimize number of steps after catch to throw ball in OF play.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump. Solid start. Hard runner. Maintain forward lean/posture throughout run for better time.
Vizual Edge: 63.98 Edge Score.

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