Houston Preseason ID: Pitcher 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 conclude our post-event rollout by taking a look at the scouting reports on every pitcher in attendance from the event.
ALL PITCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Damien Barrabi, Jordan (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP LHH/OF Projectable player. Good runner now and projects to add speed. Singles/doubles style hitter with a short/compact swing. Shows feel for barrel. Movement patterns keep improving Shows well in OF play. Feet are quick with feel for timing. Solid arm strength with some carry. RHP Solid arm with above avg projection. FB spins well with some late life. SL shows good sweep. Feel for all pitches with a repeatable delivery. Watch development.
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Athletic frame. Projects well to add strength.
Delivery: In place rock step with compact knee lift. Good tempo and direction. Getting over front side better. Misfires come from timing. When ball/hand are late to throwing position on front foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path with H3/4 slot. Hand speed present.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Solid late life FB with good spin. Can create a little more ASR with hand pronation. T2286, 2178 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Good shape to SL. Nice sweep action. Best when arm is on time. T2495, 2435 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Speed differential to FB is good. Can create more ASR. T1535, 1443 average rpm.
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: 5-11, 183-pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Solid frame to add strength in future.
Delivery: Forward rock step with slight coil at knee lift. Works well directionally down mounds towards target. Can break glove/ball a little sooner to allow arm to get into throwing position on time.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm path with H3/4 slot. Hand speed present.
FB: T84, 84-84 mph. Shows some late life. More velo in the tank. Can create more movement. T1850, 1758 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Decent spin. Will improve shape with timing adjustment. T1799, 1742 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Graded as CB T1679, 1617 average rpm.
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: 6-2, 195-pounds. Big/solid frame to add strength in future. Width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Delivery: Side rock step with a knee lift. Works to solid balance position. Direction and timing are solid. Spins out of front foot on finish. Stay in front foot and allows weight to get over it before spin.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm path with H3/4 slot. Hand speed present. Above avg arm. Projectable.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Good FB with some tilt down in zone. More in the tank. T2109, 2035 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Good spin to SL. Will sharpen when hand gets out front more. T2052, 2007 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Decent change. Can keep fingers on top more with some hand pronation for movement. T1662, 1633 average rpm.
Matt Chandler, Friendswood (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHP Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Projectable body. Shows some hand speed with ability to throw with more velo. Repeatable delivery down the mound with a late life FB. Works best when down in zone Breaking ball has a 1-7 axis with the right rotation. Will sharpen and firm with adjustments. Nice CH with some ASR. Feel for three pitches. Watch progress.
Body: 5-10, 158-pounds. Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Avg width to back and shoulders.
Delivery: Side rock step with knee lift into balance point. Works down the slope well. Direction is solid toward target. Can get over front side more and keep front foot from spinning toward 1B on throw.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic path with H3/4 slot. Hand speed present.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. FB shows late life down in zone. Can use more pronation to create more ASR. T1799, 1711 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Decent spin axis to ball. Can get hand more out front and fingers on top for more movement. T1895, 1832 average rpm.
CH: 70-75 mph. Has feel for CH. Some ASR present. T1705, 1345 average rpm.
Dillon Cooper, Lamar (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP RHH/OF Projects well physically. Decent runner/mover. Shows some strength to his bat with ability to impact the baseball. Solid path with barrel and hands through the zone. Projects to G2G style hitter at higher levels with continued development. Steady defender in the OF with decent feet and glove actions. Avg arm strength for age group. Will firm with maturity. Watch development.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid build and frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Some lower strength present.
Delivery: Side rock step with leg lift. Slight coil at the top of balance point. Works rotationally down the mound. Gets into firm front side. Can work front heel and hip towards target for more accuracy.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path with H3/4 slot. Some hand speed present.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. FB spins well with some tilt down in zone. Can create more movement with hand pronation. T2209, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Good spin to CB. Will sharpen with adjustments to front hip and heel. T2583, 2526 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Shows some fade action. Best when down. T1978, 1899 average rpm.
Luke Daigle, Cypress Ranch (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B RHP Good build/frame to continue adding strength. Very projectable player. Arm strength is present. Repeatable delivery from the stretch with some aggressiveness down the mound. Good tempo. FB has life and some AS. Breaking ball has good spin and compliments FB. Has feel for CH. Small timing adjustments will continue to improve stuff. Solid arm developing.
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Good build/frame now. Will continue to add strength in future. Projects well physically.
Delivery: Works from stretch. Repeatable delivery with leg lift into balance and aggressive moves down the mound. Can get a little more directional toward target with front heel and hip. Late break at times in hands cause arm to be late into throwing position.
Arm Action: RH. Full path with a 3/4 to H3/4 slot. Arm speed present.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Spins well with life. Timing adjustment will improve speed and accuracy. T2283, 2106 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Spin is there. Timing adjustment with sharpen and firm pitch. T2395, 2361 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Good speed differential. Some AS fade. T1499, 1357 average rpm.
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: 6-1, 185-pounds. Big/solid frame to add strength in fuutre. Width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Delivery: Works from stretch. High and deliberate leg lift into balance position. Some hip swing. Keep heel more under knee at lift for better direction working toward target.
Arm Action: RH. Compact and athletic arm with a H3/4 slot. Hand speed present.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Big tilt when down in zone. Tons of life. Can create more ASR. T2432, 2372 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Graded as SL T2268, 2268 average rpm.
SL: 71-71 mph. Shows good spin and late action. T2300, 2300 average rpm.
CH: 73-80 mph. Shows feel for CH. Has some fade. Best when down in zone. T2350, 1742 average rpm.
Carter Hazlewood, Barbers Hill (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP LHP Tall/lean frame to add needed strength in future. Projectable frame. Athletic arm path with a H3/4 slot. Repeatable delivery with good rhythm and tempo working down the slope. Arm strength will improve with strength and maturity. Shows strike command and feel for zone. Plenty of developing tools to watch.
Body: 6-3, 150-pounds. Tall/lean frame/build to add strength in future. Avg width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Delivery: In place rock step into a knee lift with some coil. Stays fairly tall down mound. Gets over front side. Can get late into throwing position with arm at times. Usually caused by a late break of hands (or a late timing pat of glove in this case). Will improve overall command and help movement on secondary pitches.
Arm Action: LH. Athletic arm path with H3/4 slot. Some hand speed present. Can improve arm strength through consistent long toss program.
FB: T77, 72-76 mph. Some tilt when down in zone. Can create more movement with hand pronation. T1937, 1756 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. Decent spin. Can improve break with firmer grip and timing in delivery. T1705, 1658 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Can soften by taking some legs out of throw. T1848, 1763 average rpm.
Trak Jimenez, Homeschool (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHP Projectable frame with tall/lean build. Two pitch mix of FB and CB from the left side. OT slot FB with some tilt when down in zone. CB has solid spin axis with developing shape. Velo will firm with strength and maturity. Watch progress.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Projectable fram with tall/lean build. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Delivery: Side rock step with hand/glove working over top of head. Knee lift to balance point with slight coil. Drop and drive down mound. Gets into front side. Can work into and over front side a little more for add velo.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm path with clean action. OT slot.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Has some tilt when down in zone. Can create more movement with hand pronation adjustments. T1990, 1838 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Decent spin axis. Can sharpen by keeping fingers more on top of ball and getting release out front. T1788, 1728 average rpm.
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: 5-9, 170-pounds. Solid athletic build/frame to add strength in future. Width to back and shoulders.
Delivery: Side rocker with good rhythm and tempo to delivery. Some drop and drive going down mound. Get into front side. Some hang to front foot before landing. Take out late foot flare and get to front foot strike for added accuracy and better stuff.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick, athletic arm. H3/4 slot. Good arm strength.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Has good spin and tilt when down. Can create more horizontal movement. T2380, 2264 average rpm.
CB: 73-73 mph. Good spin rate and axis. Will sharpen with front foot adjustments. T2733, 2672 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Shows some late/quick break. Decent pitch. Will also improve with front foot adjustment. T2576, 2545 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Can be firm at times. Soften CH and create a little more movement. T1505, 1456 average rpm.
Jack Lundberg, Liberty (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP RHP: Athletic frame with room to add strength in future. Upside with some lower strength. Solid arm with clean path and H3/4 slot. FB shows good spin rate with tilt down in zone. Velo will firm. Breaking ball is best weapon. Good depth and spin to pitch with some feel. CH has good speed differential and ASR. Secondary is there with velo spike.
Body: 5-10, 174.3-pounds. Solid athletic frame to add strength. Good middle lower. Projects well.
Delivery: Works from stretch with high leg lift. Solid rhythm and timing with upper/lower. Drop and drive style. Can work to shift more weight in lower at stride to get more 50/50. Will create better direction to throw and finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full clean path with H3/4 slot. Some hand speed present.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Has some late life. Can create more horizontal movement with hand pronation. T2178, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Solid pitch. Shows depth and spin. Will improve with weight shift adjustments. T2620, 2392 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Graded as CB. T2468, 2434 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Decent ASR. Best when down. T1710, 1558 average rpm.
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: 6-0, 175-pounds. Solid frame/build to add strength in future. Avg width to shoulders and back.
Delivery: Side rocker with small lift to balance point. Good tempo. Works down mound well. Can finish over front side more for direction and location.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path with H3/4 slot. Arm speed present.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Spins well with life. Can generate more ASR with ball. T2239, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Shows some depth with good spin. Will firm. T2581, 2481 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Straight CH. Can build more movement. Good speed differential. T2206, 2161 average rpm.
Vincent Pawlak, Stratford (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B RHP Great frame/build to add more strength in future. Projects very well physically. Big arm strength present for age group. Repeatable delivery with an athletic arm. Path is clean with H3/4 slot. FB has late life with a ton of spin. Breaking ball shows depth with good spin rate. Will be able to sharpen even more with small adjustments.. CH has good ASR with solid speed differential. Ton of potential in this player. Watch development.
Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Physical build/frame with real projectability. Width to shoulders and back. Some lower strength present.
Delivery: In place rock step with high knee lift to balance. Works down the slope. Gets into front side well. Small misses come from direction and timing. Late hand/glove break can cause timing to be off. Maintain good direction with heel and hip towards target.
Arm Action: RH. Full/athletic arm path with H3/4 slot. Arm strength present. Quick hand.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Big arm strength and life to ball. Can create more movement to ball for added effectiveness. T2196, 2129 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. Shows some depth with solid spin. Will sharpen with timing adjustments. T2433, 2429 average rpm.
SL: 74-74 mph. Graded as CB T2456, 2419 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Shows good ASR. Has feel. Best when down. T2057, 2020 average rpm.
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: 6-0, 185-pounds. Good frame/build. Width to shoulders and back. Will add strength in future. Good middle/lower.
Delivery: Big side rock step with deliberate knee lift into balance. Works down mound well. Timing and direction are sound. Can improve tempo of delivery. Should be building speed with fastest part working through arm slot.
Arm Action: RH. Full path with H3/4 slot. Some hand speed present. Velo will firm with growth.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Feel for zone. Can create more movement to ball. T2101, 1994 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Spin axis is solid. Getting hand out front and improving tempo with create more spin and depth. T1743, 1720 average rpm.
SPLT: 64-67 mph. Good down action to SPL. Best secondary pitch.
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, 205-pounds. Thick/solid frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Good lower.
Delivery: In place rock step with good knee lift to balance. Repeatable delivery. Work decently down mound. Gets into front side. Can stay in hip hinge longer on stride. Hips open early at times. Shift more weight in lower half for better direction down mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm path with H3/4 slot. Avg hand speed.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Good spin to ball. Needs more ASR. T2130, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Good spin axis. Can create more movement with weight and hip adjustments. T1858, 1834 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Better ASR to this pitch. Can soften a little more. T1887, 1739 average rpm.
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-pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Good mid/lower.
Delivery: Works from stretch. High leg lift with deliberate actions. Solid direction to target. Can create momentum to throw by building continuous speed throughout delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full path with OT slot. Avg hand speed.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Strike thrower. Can create more movement with hand positions. T1743, 1680 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Solid spin axis. Will firm with tempo adjustments. T1689, 1673 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Good speed differential. Can create more movement. T1284, 1203 average rpm.
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: 5-9, 210.1-pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Decent lower. Width to back and shoulders.
Delivery: Side rock step to a high leg lift at balance. Drop and drive down the mound. Gets into front side. Can create better direction towards target with front hip and front heel.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path with H3/4 slot. Some hand speed present.
FB: T85, 79-85 mph. Shows feel for zone. Can create more ASR with hand positioning. T2259, 1988 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Decent spin and axis. Will get more depth when hand gets out front. T2340, 2306 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Shows better movement. Can soften pitch. T1485, 1365 average rpm.
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