Houston Preseason ID: Infielder Analysis
February 9, 2026
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 infielder in attendance from the event.
ALL INFIELD PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Davis Bartee, Ridge Point (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF RHH/INF/OF Very projectable body with upside. Shows some natural strength. Some pull side pop with raw movement patterns. Hit over power now and projects to solid combo in future. Defensively, has quick feet with good rhythm. Raw talent on the INF. More comfortable in OF play. Watch development.
Body: 6-4, 199 pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Great build/frame to add strength in future. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with wider base. Hands work into solid launch position. Can shift weight to more 50/50 at front foot strike. Barrel stays flat through zone. Some length to swing. Will improve with weight shift adjustments. 66.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Projects to be solid hit/power combo in future with adjustments and maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 79 mph. Compact arm path with decent spin to ball. Velo will improve with consistent throwing program.
Defense: Feet work with solid rhythm. Can carry glove inside of shoulders en route to ball for timing. Looks more comfortable in OF play.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Gets to good stride length around 30 yards. Work to get to stride within 10 yards for better speed.
Vizual Edge: 70.96 Edge Score.
Wilson Bluth, Stephen F. Austin (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHH/INF/ Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Shows some now strength with some physicality. Has the ability to impact the baseball with natural strength. Hit ability will continue to improve with adjustments. Corner INF type. Plenty of arm to play on left side. Feet work. RHP Shows some hand speed with a repeatable delivery. Strike thrower. Developing shape to breaking ball. Watch development.
Body: 5-10, 198 pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Solid frame to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup and works into even at launch. Hands work into good hitting position. Can create a little more hip hinge to sync up hips and hands. Compact slot entering the zone. Barrel planes well throughout. Comes across ball at times. Back elbow should move forward past belly button. 72 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 404-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/power combo now. Will improve both with adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Full arm path with good carry to ball. Hand speed present. Can shorten backswing for INF play.
Defense: Solid footwork and angles. Glove action present. Minimize number of steps after catch to put ball in the air.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; Solid start. Hard runner. Projects to firm speed.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.
Easton Brunson, Goose Creek (TX), 2027 | Texas A&M commit
Positional Profile: 1B/OF LHH/1B/OF Very athletic and projectable player with multiple tools. Strong frame. Plus runner and mover that translates on the field. Shows middle of the order pull side pop. Projectable pop to all fields. Decent actions at 1B with quick feet and good hands. More natural look in the OF where speed plays. Good arm with more in the tank. Very projectable.
Body: 5-11, 188 pounds. Good build/frame now. Will continue to add strength in future. Projects well physically.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with toe tap load. Hands work into solid launch with rhythm to hands and feet. Comes out of hip hinge to early. Causes front side to open and lengthens swing. Barrel stays flat through the zone. Creates hand and barrel speed. Bat path comes across at times when front shoulder opens early. 81.5 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/power combo. Projects to be G2G guy with some HR juice.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 88 mph. Compact arm path with some carry. Hand speed present.
Defense: Quick feet and good actions defensively. Can improve on rhythm and timing. Chop steps to accelerate through catch. Will help with picking hops and momentum of throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Plus runner with ability to add speed with maturity. Easy runner with good stride length.
Vizual Edge: 56.46 Edge Score.
Diego Cardin, Tomball Memorial (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF RHH/INF Quick twitch player with a nice build/frame to add strength in future. Solid arm strength on the dirt. Ball shows some carry. Feet work defensively with glove actions present. Plenty of arm to play on left side. Nice hit/power combo. More hit now but projects to add more power with maturity. Has some hand speed. Watch progress.
Body: 5-7, 167.5 pounds. Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to back and shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with a simple load. Hands work into solid launch position. Decent weight shift. Can hold back hip hinge a little longer before turning it out towards ball. 69.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance. Nice hit/power combo. Will add more power to stroke with strength and maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Compact arm path with hand speed present. Some carry to ball.
Defense: Feet work. Glove actions present. Quick twitch. Can get rushed at times. Don't over charge the ball. Feel an acceleration through catch.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner. Can lengthen stride length and maintain direction in arm swing. Projects to be above avg runner.
Vizual Edge: 61.76 Edge Score.
Cody Carlton, The John Cooper School (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP RHH/1B Big/solid frame player who projects well physically. Feet work defensively with glove actions present. Developing rhythm and timing. Arm strength is present.Works well off the bag. Nice hit/power combo with simple stroke. Shows length at times with ability to shorten. RHP Very projectable arm. Repeatable delivery with some arm speed. FB has a ton of tilt when down in the zone. SL has the right spin. Will sharpen. Feel for all three pitches. Watch development.
Body: 6-3, 210.5 pounds. Big/solid frame to add strength in future. Width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a simple leg load. Hands work to create space. Hands get a little high at launch. Should be around shoulder/arm pit for more relaxed shoulders. Decent plane of bat. Starts to zone well. Back elbow gets stuck on rib cage. Create more space between back elbow and body to allow hands and elbows to go forward longer. 67.1 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance. Decent hit/power combo. More hit ability in future with adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Full arm path with some hand speed. Can shorten path for INF play.
Defense: Feet work. Glove actions present. Accelerate through catch. Don't stop to catch. Last 2 steps to catch should be your quickest.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Direction is consistent. Gets to stride around the 25-30 yd mark. Can get to stride sooner to improve speed.
Vizual Edge: 53.02 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.
Kye Covert, Westlake (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHH/INF Nice build/frame to add needed strength in future. Quickness over raw arm strength. Feet work well on the dirt with good exchange and a short stroke. Hit over power type bat. Impact will firm with strength and maturity. Watch progress.
Body: 5-9, 157 pounds. Nice build frame to add needed strength in future. 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. Decent barrel path to ball. Feel back elbow start forward as front heel strikes ground. Will help swing path and power. 58.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Projects added hit ability and power with maturity and adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short stroke with good exchange. Can add arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: Good feet with glove actions present. Decent angles. Work to catch ball left of center for direction.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump. Good start to run. Gets to stride length quickly. Can maintain upper body lean throughout run. Upright runner after 25-30 yards.
Vizual Edge: 67.92 Edge Score.
Michael Espinoza, Klein Oak (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B RHH/INF Nice frame/build to add strength in future. Good mover and plus runner now. In the INF, quick feet with some range. Glove actions are present. Solid hand speed with developing arm strength. Hit over power type hitter. Some sneaky pop for size. Good ball to bat skill. Watch progress.
Body: 5-5, 152 pounds. Nice frame to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with a toe tap load. Hands work into good hitting position. Weight can get more 50/50 at front foot strike. Will help with plate coverage and power. Short path entering the zone. Barrel gets pretty flat. Will level out more with weight shift. Feel back elbow accelerate past back hip in swing. 63 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance. Nice hit over power. Will firm contact with adjustments.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Compact path with a quick release. Some hand speed present.
Defense: Quick feet. Shows mobility and range. Glove actions present. Create angles to catch balls to the left side of body for better direction to throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Gets to stride length quickly. Good direction. Plus runner.
Vizual Edge: 65.29 Edge Score.
Tres Esquibel, Atascocita (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF LHH/INF/OF Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Run times will firm. Steady left handed bat with doubles pop. Shows quick hands and ability to turn barrel out. Solid defender in both INF and OF. Feet work with glove actions present. Avg arm strength with ability to firm. Accurate thrower. Watch progress.
Body: 5-6, 152 pounds. Will add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back. Solid lower.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed setup working into an athletic launch. Hands work into good hitting position. Good bat path with barrel in zone throughout. Quick hands. Can turn barrel out. Sneaky juice. Misses are when back elbow does not clear body going forward. 65 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: Solid hit/power now. Will add pop with future strength.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 79 mph. Compact path with some hand speed. Quick exchange. Spins ball well. Accurate thrower.
Defense: Feet work. Plays through ball well in OF. Gets ball in air quickly. Shows some mobility on the dirt. Glove actions present. Tendency to play ball off right hip instead of left.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains good forward lean. Good stride length. Keep direction in arms moving more forward and backwards.
Vizual Edge: 62.45 Edge Score.
Jesus Guerra, Episcopal (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHH/INF Big/solid frame to add strength in future. Projects well physically. Big time arm strength. Shows well across the diamond. Feet work in the INF with glove actions present. Improving rhythm and timing. Solid righty stroke which projects to good hit/power combo in future. Has some now pop. Swing has good rhythm and shows ability to get the barrel forward. Player with tools that will continue to refine and develop.
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Big/solid frame to add strength in future. Width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with simple leg load. Hands start high and stay above shoulder. Can let hands work to shoulder/arm pit height at front foot strike. Barrel path can get a little steep at times. Lower works well through swing with solid weight shift. 66.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo in future with maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Compact path with hand speed present. Plus arm strength.
Defense: Feet work. Glove actions present. Accelerate through catch for better rhythm and timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains good forward posture through first 30-35 yards. Good stride length. Keep direction in arms moving more forward and backwards.
Vizual Edge: 75.76 Edge Score.
Jack Gustafson, Thrall (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF RHH/INF/OF Very projectable body with upside. Projects to a solid hit/power combo in future with added strength and adjustments. Balanced hitter with tools to work with. Raw talent defensively. Shows mobility with quick feet and solid glove actions at INF and OF. Arm strength will firm with active throwing program. Watch development. Projects well.
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with wider stance. Small leg lift and small stride. Hands work into good hitting position. Can get stuck on back side at times. Mostly timing related. Decent path to ball. Some length at times. Can allow back elbow to work past mid section of body. 63.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo in future with maturity and adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 79 mph. Full arm path with H3/4 slot. Clean. Can improve arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: Feet work with glove actions present. Plays through ball well in OF. Shows some mobility at both. Tends to play ball off right hip on INF. Create angles to play ball closer to left hip.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner. Maintain direction in arms and hands. Relax upper body through sprint.
Vizual Edge: 63.55 Edge Score.
Brooks Jacob, Episcopal (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B LHH/INF Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Run times will firm. Solid defender with good actions on the dirt. Quick feet with good hands. Has some feel. Offensively, he stays inside the ball well. Works all parts of field. Projects into a good hit/power combo with doubles style of hitter. Good barrel accuracy. Shows steady development.
Body: 5-9, 151 pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Will add good strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with small knee tuck load. Hands get into good hitting position. Solid weight shift into launch. Hands and elbows work into good slot. Has rhythm and stays in sequence. Flat path with length out front. Shows adjustability in legs with good weight shift into front side. 61.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: Solid hit/power combo projections. Power will improve with maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short path with quick exchange. Velo is firming.
Defense: Good actions present on defense. Feet work. Rhythm and timing to ball are solid. Tends to catch balls off right hip at times. Catch balls in front to left of belly button.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump. Good stride length and maintains posture. Can create better direction in arm swing.
Vizual Edge: 75.69 Edge Score.
Noah Johnson, Westbury (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHH/INF Nice frame/build to add strength in future. Run times will firm with growth and maturity. Steady defender with clean actions on the dirt. Avg arm speed for age now and projects to firm. Hit over power style hitter. Balanced swing with a flat path. Hit ability and power with continue to improve with maturity. Watch progress.
Body: 5-5, 141 pounds. Nice frame/build to add needed strength in future. Avg width of shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a low leg lift style load. Legs work into athletic launch position. Can create more separation of front shoulder and front food on stride. Barrel planes well and gets flat through zone. Will increase plate coverage and power when back elbow works past back hip. 54.4 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Both will firm with strength and adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Compact path with some hand speed present. Can improve overall arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: Feet work with some quickness to step. Glove actions present. Can accelerate through catch a little more for better direction to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.90-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner. Maintains good posture throughout. Can improve direction of arms pumping by going more forward/backward.
Vizual Edge: 68.83 Edge Score.
Camden Kurtz, Concordia Lutheran (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHH/INF Athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Decent mover. Run times will firm. Good arm across the infield with some carry to ball. Glove actions present with developing rhythm and timing. Projects to solid hit/power combo in future with adjustments. Has quick hands and shows ability to turn barrel. RHP Very quick, clean and athletic arm. Repeatable delivery with feel for zone. CB, SL, CH for secondary. SL is best. Has late/quick break when it hits. Upside potential. Going to be a good player with development.
Body: 5-8, 171 pounds. Solid athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Width to back and shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with simple leg load. Hands work into good hitting position. Can create more separation of front shoulder and front foot on stride forward. Will increase plate coverage and power. Flat path with some quickness to hands. Has ability to get barrel going forward. Path will improve with separation adjustment. 61 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance. Nice hit/power combo projection. Will improve both with adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Full arm path with good hand speed. Can shorten backswing for INF play.
Defense: Glove actions present. Feet work. Can improve rhythm to feet by accelerating through catch.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump. Good start. Hard runner. Keeps good posture through run. Can improve speed with better forward/backward direction in arm swing.
Vizual Edge: 64.9 Edge Score.
Ryan Lamon, Stratford (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHH/INF Solid athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Solid hit/power combo now with quick hands and balanced swing. Will improve hit and power tool with adjustments and maturity. Shows quickness and mobility on the dirt. Glove actions present. Arm strength will firm development. Player to watch development.
Body: 5-11, 173.5 pounds. Solid athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a wider stance. Simple leg load with hands getting into a good hitting position. Solid overall launch position. Flat bat though zone. Quickness to hands. Stays balanced and quiet. Can feel back elbow clear body a little more to shorten path and improve plate coverage. 70 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/power combo now. Will continue to improve with adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Full/compact path with avg hand speed. Can improve overall arm strength with consistent long toss program. Can shorten backswing on throw for INF play.
Defense: Feet work with some quickness to step. Glove actions present. Can create angles to ball to field left of midline of body. Tendency to catch balls closer to right hip.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump. Solid start. Maintains good posture through run. Good stride length. Can improve forward/backward direction of arm swing.
Vizual Edge: 71.16 Edge Score.
Will Newhouse, Second Baptist (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS RHH/INF/OF Solid build for strength to firm in future. Decent runner now. 60 time will firm. Balanced hitter with compact stroke. Projects solid hit/power combo in future with maturity. Shows mobility defensively. Feet and glove work in INF and OF. Moves athletically. Projectable arm with clean/short stroke. Good hand speed. RHP: Shows a quick arm with good spin to all pitches. Strike thrower with all three pitches. FB has late life and and developing movement. Breaking ball shows depth. Feel for straight CH. Watch progress.
Body: 5-11, 164.5 pounds. Solid frame/build to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small knee tuck load. Rhythm in hands that get to good launch. Solid weight shift into hitting position. Leaks out of back hip hinge at times. Short path with quick hands. Gets flat barrel. Path gets off only on hip hinge leak. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo. Strength will firm.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 86 mph. Short arm path with carry to ball. Hand speed present.
Defense: Feet and hands work well. Actions present. Shows mobility. Can catch more balls left of middle with angle adjustments.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump. Good start and stride length. Maintains posture. Look for speed to firm in future.
Vizual Edge: 63.91 Edge Score.
Emmett Peschke, Second Baptist (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/OF RHH/INF Athletic build/frame with some projectability. Fringe plus runner. Potential to firm speed. Quick hands with balanced approach at the plate. G2G style hitter with ability to utilize more hands. Quick feet and soft hands on the dirt. Good arm speed with clean stroke. Watch progress.
Body: 6-0, 180.5 pounds. Athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open and upright stance. Works a toe tap load. Hands work into solid hitting position. Shifts weight into solid launch. Barrel stays pretty flat. Shows hand speed. Allow back elbow to accelerate past back hip to utilize hands more. 74 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.6 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo with adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Compact/short stroke with hand speed present. Some carry to ball.
Defense: Feet and hands work well. Actions present. Shows mobility. Can catch more balls left of middle with angle adjustments.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump. Good start and stride length. Maintains posture. Look for speed to firm in future. Can relax upper body for smoothness and quickness.
Vizual Edge: 62.77 Edge Score.
Gage Parsons, Tomball (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS RHH/INF Nice lean build to add needed strength in future. Projects avg run ability. 60 will firm. Hit over power will ability to firm impact. Good actions on the dirt. Feet and hands work together nicely. Clean arm with developing strength. Watch development.
Body: 5-8, 143 pounds. Nice lean build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with wider base. Heel lift in place for load. Hands work into solid launch. Stays athletic. Decent path with flat barrel. Across ball at times. Allow back elbow to accelerate past back hip to keep path. 61.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Power will firm with maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Clean and compact arm path. Velo will firm with growth.
Defense: Shows quick feet with solid hands. Works through ball well. Play ball more left side of body than right side for direction to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.10-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner. Can improve posture by creating more upper body lean.
Vizual Edge: 76.41 Edge Score.
Brian Price, Summer Creek (TX), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHH/INF Nice build/frame to add needed strength in future. Quick hands at the plate with balanced swing. Hit over power type player with ability to run and steal bases. Fringe plus runner. Speed will continue to firm. Good arm strength across the diamond with clean/short path and some carry. Solid actions on the dirt. Watch progress.
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Good middle and lower. Will add needed strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with simple leg load. Hands work into good hitting position. Allow weight to shift a little more in lower half on stride for added plate coverage and power. Decent path with barrel. Quickness to hands. Overall path with improve with weight shift adjustments. 64.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Will firm with growth and maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Compact path with hand speed present. Some carry to ball.
Defense: Quick feet with good glove actions. Shows some mobility and range. Solid rhythm and timing. Nice defender.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.60-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner with good stride length. Maintain forward posture in upper body for added speed.
Vizual Edge: 63.12 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: 69.00 Edge Score.
Hudson Sage, St. Thomas (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/OF RHH/INF Solid athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Plus runner now. Speed works on the diamond. Strength to hands offensively. Heavy barrel with the ability to impact the baseball. Projects well with the bat. Arm speed will firm in future. Shows some quickness and mobility on the dirt. Ability to improve timing and rhythm in hands and feet. RHP Deliberate delivery with clean arm path. Feel for strikes on all pitches. SPL is best secondary with nice down fade. Projectable player.
Body: 5-11, 183.5 pounds. Good frame/build. Width to shoulders and back. Will add strength in future. Good middle/lower.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a wider stance. Uses toe tap load in lower. Hands work into solid hitting position. Good weight shift in lower to launch. Can create more separation of front shoulder and front foot on stride for more powerful launch. Flat barrel path with hand speed and strength. stays through zone well. Misses are when shoulder leaks on stride. 72.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (91 avg.); 390-foot max batted distance. Good hit/power combo now. Both will improve with maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Full and deliberate arm path. Velo will improve with consistent long toss program. Short takeaway on INF play.
Defense: Feet work. Shows some mobility. Can play through ball more. Accelerate through catch.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump. Nice start. Hard runner. Stays upright. Create more upper body lean to improve form.
Vizual Edge: 51.47 Edge Score.
Noah Salazar, Second Baptist (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHH/1B Thick/solid frame that should add strength in the future. Nice lefty bat with some pop. Simple approach with rhythm to hands and feet. Shows ability to use hands and turn barrel forward. Projects well as a hit/power combo style hitter. Actions are solid at 1B. Agility to feet with glove actions present. Quick exchange and release. LHP Strike throwing lefty that fills the zone with 3 pitches. Repeatable delivery with clean arm action. Velo will firm with development.
Body: 5-11, 214 pounds. Thick/solid frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Good lower.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed setup with small knee lift load. Hands work into good hitting position. Creates good rhythm with hands and feet. Can allow weight to shift more on stride in lower half. Think more 50/50. Flat path with barrel. Has the ability to use hands well and turn barrel forward. Elbows and hands work into slot. Weight shift adjustment will help plate coverage and power. 76.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 391-foot max batted distance. Good hit/power combo now. Impacts the baseball well.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. Short/compact path with quick release. More velo capabilities.
Defense: Feet and glove work. Rhythm to hands and feet. Quick ball/glove exchange with solid angles to ball. Can follow throw for more carry.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains good posture and direction. Can get knees up and utilize more hip rotation. Especially in first 20-25 yds.
Vizual Edge: 58.14 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.
Evan Villegas, Summer Creek (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS RHH/INF Lean build and smaller frame to add strength in future. Run times can firm. Solid defender in the INF with nice actions. Rhythm and timing to feet and hands. Glove works and has ability to throw from different angles. Hit over power style player. Impact will firm with strength and maturity. Watch development.
Body: 5-4, 135 pounds. Lean/smaller frame with ability to add strength. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small knee tuck load. Hands work into solid hitting position. Weight shifts into 50/50. Can create more front foot/front shoulder separation on stride for better plate coverage and power. Quick hands with a flat path. Can continue weight shifting into a firm front leg. 62.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 128-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Both will firm with strength and maturity.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Compact path with some hand speed present. Velo will firm with consistent long toss program.
Defense: Nice action in the INF. Good rhythm to feet and hands. Quick exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains posture through run. Can get knees up and utilize hips to increase speed.
Vizual Edge: 69.41 Edge Score.
Robert Washington, Episcopal (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP LHH/INF Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Projects to be a plus runner. Hit over true power now. Impact will firm with growth and maturity. Moves well on the dirt with quick feet. Nice exchange from ball/glove. Quickness over raw arm strength. RHP Strike thrower with FB/CB/CH mix. Works out of stretch with simple/repeatable delivery. Developing velo and actions. Watch development.
Body: 5-8, 190.5 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Good mid/lower.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with a wider stance. Small leg lift for lower load. Hands start higher and work into solid hitting position. Can get more 50/50 balanced at launch position. 66.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid hit/power combo with adjustments.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Compact path with quick release. Velo will firm with consistent long toss program.
Defense: Feet and hands work. Shows some mobility. Work to catch balls left of belly button and follow throws with legs.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump. Chance to be plus runner. Avg start. Maintain direction in arms and hands at start. Good stride length.
Vizual Edge: 64.85 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.
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