South Texas Preseason All-State: Catcher Analysis
April 3, 2026
On Saturday, January 10th, the PB Texas staff traveled to the University of Houston in Houston, TX, to host the South Texas Preseason All-State, an invite-only event for all high school classes.
More than 75 players made their way to Houston 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 as well as rank the top 3 from the event.
TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS
1. Miles Horton, The Bennett School (TX), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B RHH/C: Average width through shoulders and back with a strong middle and lower half; projects well to add strength. Solid runner with good stride length and run form; speed should continue to improve. Slightly open stance with a simple load back to even. Shows feel for the barrel with hands working into a strong position and good weight transfer through the swing. Hands and elbows work well into the zone with present bat speed. Gap to gap approach with strength at contact; projects as a solid overall hitter as impact continues to improve. Defensively, agile behind the plate with quiet actions and soft hands. Shows a quick, efficient exchange and ability to get rid of the ball cleanly. Arm plays with solid strength and carry. Overall, reliable defensive skill set with continued upside.
Body: 6-0, 166.9 pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Good middle and lower. Projects well to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Works a simple load back to even. Hands work into a solid hit position. Weight transfers well into launch. Hands and elbows work into hit zone well. Weight continues to shift throughout swing. Barrel flattens. Can allow back elbow to accelerate in past back hip. They start together but the elbow works past. When they stay together. The back foot tends to overrotate. 76.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (96.6 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance. Contact and impact will continue to firm with maturity. Projects solid G2G style hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short path with some hand speed present. Quick exchange.
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop time range; Agile mover. Quiet behind the plate with soft hands. Can make exchange to throw happen before mid line of body.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump. Solid stride length and start. Good run form, will add speed in future. Don't reach out with hand at finish, coaches notice that stuff and question 60 time which is near avg.
Vizual Edge: 88.12 Edge Score.
2. Cooper Mitchamore, Cypress Ranch (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B RHH/C/INF: Strong build with width through shoulders and back and solid lower half; projects well physically. Runner with solid stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve. Athletic stance with a toe tap load into a balanced 50/50 launch. Hands work rhythmically into a solid hit position with elbows and hips staying in sequence through the zone. Barrel stays on plane with present bat speed. G2G hitter with developing power; impact should continue to firm with maturity. Defensively, moves well at first base and in the infield, setting feet and playing through the ball with consistent actions. Behind the plate, shows quick feet, quiet hands, and solid receiving skills with a clean exchange. Arm shows present strength with carry; continued development on direction and footwork will enhance overall consistency.
Body: 6-2, 187.4 pounds. Width to shoulders and back, good lower. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with a toe tap load in lower. Weight shifts well in legs to get into solid 50/50 launch. Good rhythm to hands and wrist as they work into solid hit position. Slots into zone with elbows and hands well. Sequenced will back hip. Barrel flattens and planes through zone. Decent stroke. Don't allow front knee to roll open during finish. Will stay in zone longer and create more adjustability. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance. Projects solid bat/power combo in future. Impact will continue to firm with maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 82 mph. INF...arm works, carry to throws present. C...Short path with clean arm. Some carry to ball. Can create better direction to target in feet.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop time range; INF...1st base... moves fine off bag, work to set feet early when coming off bag if possible. Fields baseball deep, field baseball out front. C... Feet are quick and moves well. Quiet actions behind the plate. Solid receiver. Quick exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump. Start can be firmed. Solid stride length. Chin up runner, work to get chin down when running. Shows slight lean forward with shoulders. Speed will firm.
Vizual Edge: 60.21 Edge Score.
3. Osi Lopez, La Joya Palmview (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS RHH/C/INF/RHP: Solid build with width through shoulders and back and strong lower half; projects well physically. Runner with good stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve. Open stance with a simple lower body load into an even launch. Hands work rhythmically into a solid hit position with elbows moving efficiently through the zone. Barrel stays on plane with solid release of the back side. G2G hitter with developing power and present bat/ball skill; impact should continue to firm with maturity. Defensively, feet move well to get into position at both catcher and infield spots. Plays through the ball with solid hands and positioning, with continued development to field out front and from proper foot alignment. Arm shows present strength with carry; further work on throws from angles and arm speed will enhance overall consistency. Pitching: Simple side rock step with high knee lift and some coil at the top of balance point. Gets into front side with present direction; keeping front side closed slightly longer will improve alignment. Full arm path from three-quarter slot with present hand speed. Fastball shows some ride and ability to create movement. Breaking ball and slider have shape and feel, with developing depth. Changeup has good speed differential with potential to improve action. Overall shows three-pitch mix with present feel and continued upside on the mound.
Body: 5-6, 180.8 pounds. Solid build, width to back and shoulders. Good lower showing strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance to start. Works simple load in lower and gets back to even launch. Weight shifts well. Hands work into solid hit position with rhythm. Elbows and hands work towards hit zone well. Barrel flattens and stays on plane through zone. Solid release of back side. Allow front leg/knee to stay flexed through contact to allow font hip to turn down and back. 68.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (93 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance. Solid bat/power combo in future. Bat/ball skill present. Impact will continue to firm.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 86 mph. Arm works, carry to throws. Work to develop ability to make throws from angles when on the move, especially to left. Develop throwing program to increase arm speed and raw arm strength.
Defense: 1.97-2.04 pop time range; INF...feet move fine getting to position to field baseball. Get left foot in front of right foot, play thru baseball with feet. Fields ball deep, work to field baseball out front, off inside of left foot.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump. Solid start, hard runner. Good stride length, upright runner, develop slight lean forward with head and shoulders.
Vizual Edge: 59.64 Edge Score.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Paxton Arkeen, Bridge City (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C Strong frame with room to add strength over time. Projects to be a G2G style hitter with some double pop. Works from a solid base and has quick hands. Nice defender behind the plate. Quickness over raw arm strength. Hand speed will continue to improve. RHP Repeatable delivery with good direction. Feel for all pitches. SL is best secondary with good movement. FB velo will continue to jump. Watch development.
Body: 5-10, 207.2 pounds. Solid/thick frame with strength to lower. Width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance working back to even launch. Good rhythm to hands and feet. Can shift a little more weight in lower on stride. Decent path. Hand speed present. Can get out of sequence with back elbow and back hip. They should start together and then elbow speeds up in front of hip. 66.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance. Projects to solid bat/power combo in future. Impact will continue to firm.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm path with some carry to throw. Arm strength will continue to improve with maturity.
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop time range; Soft hands with quick feet behind the plate. Quick release. Shows mobility.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Good run form. Speed will increase with maturity.
Caleb Cardenas, College Park (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/C Good build/frame to continue to add strength in future. Decent speed that will continue to improve with maturity. Receives well behind the plate with solid arm. Good pop times to 2B and expect to firm in future. Versatile defender that can play multiple positions of the dirt. G2G style hitter at the plate. Has solid pop for age group. Hit ability and impact projects to firm. Solid Player.
Body: 5-10, 174.4 pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Width to shoulders and back. Projects well.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a simple leg load. Weight shifts properly. Hands stay just a bit too high. Should no higher than shoulder at launch. Attacks the hit zone with elbows and hands. Weight in lower continues to shift. Back elbow should accelerate past back hip and not ride the hip going forward. 71 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance. G2G style hitter. Will continue to firm with adjustments and maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 84 mph. Compact arm path with hand speed present. Has the ability to throw from different angles. Velo continues to jump.
Defense: 1.97-2.08 pop time range; Feet show quickness to them both behind the plate and in the INF. Quiet receiver with a quick release. Plays through ball well.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump. Hard runner. Solid form. Maintains posture.
Vizual Edge: 68.74 Edge Score.
Aaron Castillo, WB Ray (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP Solid/thick build to add strength in future. Run time will continue to improve with work. Big time power left handed bat. Can impact the baseball and has good bat to ball skill. Bat/power combo will continue to improve with adjustments and maturity. Quickness over raw arm strength behind the plate. Upside.
Body: 6-0, 232.4 pounds. Thick build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Some lower strength now.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a toe tap leg load. Hands work into good hitting positon. Lower half gets stuck on back side at times. Work to 50/50 on front foot strike. Initial path to the zone is good. Hands and elbows in sync. Weight shift causes directional issues. Continue shifting weight into firm front side. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance. Has chance to hit for a ton of power. Barrel accuracy is good. Projects to high avg/high impact hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact path with quick exchange. Raw arm strength will develop with consistent throwing program. Keep hand behind baseball to create spin and carry.
Defense: 2.13-2.17 pop time range; Quick feet and good ball/glove exchange. Quiet receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump. Solid start. Maintains posture and direction through sprint. Run time will firm in future.
Colton Castro, Ridge Point (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF Good build/frame to continue to add strength in future. Decent mover and runner that projects to plus speed. Solid bat/power potential with strength and maturity. G2G style hitter. Good pop times behind the plate. Accurate thrower with quick feet and good exchange. Arm strength continues to firm. Good receiver. Plays with energy.
Body: 5-9, 157 pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Width to shoulders and back. Projects well.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with small leg kick. Hands work into solid hitting position. Works into a 50/50 launch. Elbows and hands work into the hit zone nicely. Back elbow is starting to clear body more. Can utilize hands and wrist more with top hand. Don't overrotate grip and let the bat release into fingers. 66.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance. Projectable bat/power combo in future. Quick twitch hands. Impact will continue to firm.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact/short stroke. Quick hand and release. Velo will firm with off season long toss program.
Defense: 2.03-2.16 pop time range; Very quick feet and release. Solid pop times and will firm in future as arm strength develops. Good mover behind the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Hard runner. Can relax upper half for smoother run.
Vizual Edge: 63.7 Edge Score.
Jacoby Gomez, WB Ray (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B RHH/C...Solid build to add strength in future. Has some pull side pop at the plate. Shows strength and bat speed with rhythm to hands. Works inside the baseball. Bat to ball skill present. Quick release with clean arm path behind the plate. Quality receiver with soft hands. Velo will continue to firm with maturity. Watch progress.
Body: 5-10, 230.2 pounds. Solid build, width to sloping shoulders, Thickness to middle and lower. Room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a little wider base. Simple load in lower. Hands work into solid hit position. Can allow a little more weight shift in lower on stride. Be more 50/50. Weight gets stuck on back leg at times. Good rhythm to hands and barrel. Synced up to lower. Back elbow works into nice slot. Barrel flattens. Firm front knee/hip on finish to maintain direction in barrel. 71.8 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance. Solid bat/power combo in future. Bat/ball skill present. Has some hit ability.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short path with quick release. Clean. Velo will firm with maturity.
Defense: 2.06-2.17 pop time range; Shows some mobility behind the plate. Solid receiver with quick exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump. Upright at start, stay low. Upright runner with solid stride length. Develop lean forward with head and shoulders when running.
Luke Hargett, A&M Cons (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B LHH/C...Nice frame/build to add strength in future. Decent runner and mover for age group. Easy lefty stroke with G2G pop. Developing UTM style hit approach. Uses hands well at the pate. Quick feet with good ball/glove exchange behind the plate. Developing arm strength. Will firm with maturity. Watch progress.
Body: 5-10, 167.8 pounds. Sloping shoulders with width to back. Good middle, lower. Projects well physically.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup with narrow stance. Modified toe tap load working forward to launch. Hands work down and back into solid hit position. Quality weight shift. Elbows work into slot well. Barrel flattens. Path to hit zone solid. Front knee should not role out past direction of pitcher. Knee should be flexed and firm. Will allow for better direction out front and more adjustability in timing. 68 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance. Projects to quality bat/power combo. Impact will firm with maturity.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm path with quick release. Quickness over raw arm strength. Velo will firm with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop time range; Shows some mobility. Glove action present. Can let ball travel a little more.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.90-inch max vertical jump. Solid stride length and run form. Slow start, body goes up slightly and goes back down. Drive lower forward with start. Speed will firm some.
Vizual Edge: 77.7 Edge Score.
Landon Hutchinson, Summer Creek (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C: Average width through the back; solid lower half and projects well physically. Runner with good stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve. Balanced setup with a wider base and knee lift load. Hands work rhythmically into a strong hit position and elbows move well through the zone. Weight transfers efficiently throughout the swing. Gap-to-gap approach with present bat speed and developing power; projects a quality bat/power combination. Defensively, shows solid actions behind the plate with soft hands and proper footwork. Pop times are consistent and exchange can continue to improve. Arm plays with quickness; strength and velocity should continue to develop with maturity.
Body: 5-8, 159 pounds. Projects well physically. Sloping shoulders, avg width to back and shoulders. Good lower.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with wider base. Knee lift load. Weight shift well on stride. Hands work into solid hit position. Hands and elbows start towards hit zone nicely. Weight transfer continues well throughout swing. Can feel back elbow work past back hip and clear rib cage a little more. 64.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (70 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance. Projects quality bat/power combo. Has quickness to hands and bat. Will continue to improve.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Quickness over raw arm strength. Velo will continue to firm with maturity. Make ball/glove exchange closer to body.
Defense: 2.11-2.27 pop time range; Feet work behind the plate. Soft hands. Lets ball travel.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump. Solid start and run form, good stride length. Speed will firm, chance to develop into avg runner. 7.0 or better.
Vizual Edge: 77.32 Edge Score.
Archer Miller, Canyon Lake (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS RHH/INF: Great build and frame with width through the shoulders; projects well physically with future strength upside. Start can be firmer with solid run form and stride length; speed should improve as strength and physical maturity develop. Hitting: Athletic setup with a small knee lift load. Hands work into solid hit position around back shoulder. Legs stay a little narrow at times; creating slightly more room without getting too wide will improve swing efficiency. Solid rhythm and path with hands and elbows, working into the hit zone consistently. Slightly wider base at contact will allow more extension and adjustability. Projects a solid bat/power combo in the future; adjustments and physical maturity should firm impact. Defense/Arm: Short, clean arm path with solid ball/glove exchange. Accurate throws with soft hands. Shows quality glove action with some mobility to block and throw. Plays through the baseball with solid mechanics.
Body: 6-0, 151.5 pounds. Great build/frame for future strength. Width to shoulders. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a small knee lift load. Hands work into solid hit position around back shoulder. Stays to narrow in legs at times. Can create a little more room to work without getting too wide. Solid rhythm and path with hands and elbows. Work into hit zone nicely. Slightly wider base at contact will allow more extension and adjustability. 68.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance. Projects solid bat/power combo in future. Adjustments plus maturity will firm impact.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm path. Clean. solid ball/glove exchange. Accurate thrower.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop time range; Lets ball travel. Has quality glove action with soft hands. Has some mobility to block and throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; Start can be firmed, solid run form and stride length. Look for speed to improve some with added strength and physical maturity.
Yandel Santos, The Bennett School (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B RHH/C/INF: Sloping shoulders with width through the back and solid middle and lower half; projects well to add strength. Runner with good stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve. Balanced, slightly upright stance with a simple lower half load and good tempo. Hands work into a solid hit position with developing rhythm, while the back hip and elbow work well into the zone. Barrel stays on plane with present bat speed. G2G hitter with developing power; projects a solid bat/power combination as impact continues to improve. Defensively, shows solid actions in both infield and behind the plate. Moves well to the ball with the ability to play through it, and receives with quiet hands and good mobility at catcher. Arm shows present strength with carry; continued development will enhance consistency and versatility.
Body: 5-11, 166.9 pounds. Sloping shoulders, width to back. Good middle/lower, will add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance and stays a little more upright. Simple load in lower half with good tempo. Weight shifts well in lower. Can create more movement and rhythm to hands in load to allow them to work out front. Back hip and elbow start to hit zone nicely. Barrel flattens and gets on plane. Back elbow must accelerate past back hip to allow for extension through ball. 64.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance. Bat speed present. Projects solid bat/power combo in future.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 78 mph. Arm works, develop ability to throw from angles when on the move. Follow throws with feet after release. Develop throwing program to increase raw arm strength and arm speed.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop time range; INF...Feet work getting to baseball and breaking down to field. Firm ability to get left foot in front of right foot and playing thru baseball. Field ball out front, presently fields baseball deep. C... Quiet receiver with soft hands. Feet show mobility and quickness. Lets ball travel.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump. Solid start, good stride length. Upright runner, last 30 yards, develop lean forward with head and shoulders. Chance to develop into 7.0 runner.
Vizual Edge: 70.75 Edge Score.
Tanner Schultz, Lake Creek (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP RHH/C/RHP: Square shoulders with width through the back and solid middle and lower half; frame projects well to add strength. Runner with good stride length and efficient form; speed should continue to improve. Athletic stance with a small knee tuck load into a balanced launch. Hands work into a solid hit position with hips and elbows moving well into the zone. Barrel stays on plane with present bat speed and consistent weight shift. G2G hitter with developing power; adjustments should continue to firm overall impact. Defensively, shows solid receiving skills behind the plate with soft hands and mobility. Moves well to block and control the running game. Arm shows present strength with developing accuracy. Pitching: Side rock step with medium knee lift and controlled tempo down the mound. Shows ability to work on line with developing sequencing. Arm action is compact from a three quarter slot with present hand speed. Fastball shows life with ability to generate movement. Secondary pitches show developing shape and feel with continued upside as delivery becomes more consistent.
Body: 6-1, 191.6 pounds. Square shoulders, width to back. Good middle and lower, Frame to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with a small knee tuck load. Hands work into solid launch position. Weight shift well into 50/50 launch. Starts back knee, hip and hands toward hit zone well. Barrel flattens and stays on plane. Weight continues to shift in lower half. Allow upper half to rotate and turn forward on swing. Head should follow hands. 63.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance. G2G style hitter. Upside to power. Adjustments to hit approach will firm bat.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Hand speed present. Decent arm. Front side opens early causing hand to drag. Creates spin and accuracy issues.
Defense: 2.03-2.18 pop time range; Receives well behind the plate. Soft hands. Lets ball travel. Shows mobility on block.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump. Good stride length and run form, look for speed to increase some in future.
Vizual Edge: 65.34 Edge Score.
Richmond So, Houston Christian (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/C RHH/C/1B: Width through shoulders and back with a solid middle and lower half; projects well for future strength. Runner with good stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve. Slightly open stance with a simple leg load, working back to an even launch. Hands work into a solid hit position with strength in the hands and barrel. Shows ability to use hands and wrists effectively through the zone. G2G hitter with developing power; consistency and impact should continue to improve with adjustments. Defensively, shows solid actions at first base with ability to move to the ball and play through it. Behind the plate, presents quiet hands with developing mobility and a clean exchange. Arm shows present ability with continued development in strength and speed improving overall effectiveness.
Body: 6-2, 193 pounds. Width to shoulders and back, Good middle and lower, projects well for future strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with simple leg load. Works back to even at launch. Hands work into solid hit position. Can get more 50/50 on front foot strike. Some strength to hands and barrel. Uses hands and wrists well to strike ball and send barrel forward. Allow back elbow to clear rib cage to allow solid extension out front. 65.2 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance. G2G style hitter. Hit consistency will firm with adjustments. Has power upside.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 73 mph. 1st base...arm works fine, develop arm speed and raw arm strength with throwing program. C...Short path with H3/4 slot. Quickness over raw arm strength.
Defense: 2.05-2.18 pop time range; INF...1st base feet work fine getting to baseball, firm ability to play thru baseball with feet. When deep, field ball with left foot in front. Fields baseball deep, field ball out front. C... Shows some mobility to feet. Glove works. Quiet hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump. Solid start, good stride length and run form. Look for speed to increase some in future.
Vizual Edge: 79.73 Edge Score.
Collin VanEaton, The Woodlands (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C: Width through shoulders and back with a strong middle and lower half; projects well physically. Runner with solid stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve with plus potential. Narrower stance with a simple load and short stride. Hands work into a strong hit position with elbows and hips moving well through the zone. Barrel stays on plane with present bat speed and strength. G2G hitter with developing power; adjustments should continue to improve consistency and overall impact. Defensively, shows solid receiving skills with clean glove actions and ability to move well behind the plate. Controls the running game with a quick release and developing arm strength. Overall, reliable defensive presence with continued upside.
Body: 6-0, 172.4 pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Good middle and lower. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. More narrow stance with a simple load. Shorter stride. Hands get to solid hit position. Can shift more weight on stride to get more 50/50 and get off back side more. Elbows, hands and hip work into hit zone well. Hands work inside and through ball. Weight shift will keep direction through middle of field longer. Gives hitter more adjustability. 79.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance. Adjustments will firm contact consistency and power. Projects solid bat/power combo in future.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short path with some carry to throw. Quick release. Velo will continue to firm.
Defense: 2.03-2.12 pop time range; Solid receiver. Glove actions present. Shows ability to move on block and throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; Solids start and stride length. Overall good run form, tad upright, develop slight lean forward with head and shoulders. Plus runner future.
Landon Victorian, Luthern South Academy (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B RHH/C: Width through shoulders and back with a solid lower half; projects well physically. Athletic behind the plate with quickness and mobility on blocks and throws. Soft hands and reliable receiver with upside. Open stance with a wider setup and negative stride. Hands work rhythmically into solid hit position; strength and bat speed present. Weight shift adjustments will improve path and direction through the zone. G2G hitter with developing power; contact and impact will firm with adjustments. Arm shows present speed with potential for plus velocity; staying on top of the baseball will create more carry. Overall, high upside offensive and defensive profile with projection to add strength.
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Solid lower
Hit: RHH. Open setup with wider stance. Works a negative stride to position (i.e Bagwell). Hands work with rhythm and into a solid hit position. With a negative stride, weight distribution still has to get to 50/50 to be able to turn forward in hips. Weight tends to stay too far back. Strength and quickness to hands and barrel. Hip and elbow start nicely to hit zone. Path and direction will improve with weight shift adjustments. 70.4 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance. Projects solid bat/power combo in future. Contact consistency will firm with adjustments. Upside to power.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Hand speed present. Chance for plus velo. Stay more on top of baseball to create more carry.
Defense: 2.02-2.10 pop time range; Shows mobility and quickness on block and throw. Soft hands. Solid receiver with upside.
Athletic Testing: 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.51 Edge Score.
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