On Tuesday, June 9th, the PB Texas staff traveled to Tomball High School in Tomball, TX, to host the Tomball Summer ID, an open event for all high school classes.

More than 20 players made their way to Tomball HS 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 have already released a Statistical Analysis from the event, highlighting more of the traditional statistical categories, as well as a Quick Hits, highlighting some of the events top performers, while also posting Data Dives for both Pitchers and Position Players.

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

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ALL CATCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ian Banda, Elgin (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B Young, physical catcher with defensive versatility behind the plate and at the corner infield. Shows present bat speed with developing offensive impact, while the catching and infield actions provide a foundation to build on as he matures.
Body: 5-10, 202.8 pounds. Physical frame with present size and and room to add strength in the future.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup with a controlled load and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a compact path to contact. Shows present quickness in the swing. Can continue to improve overall consistency and use the lower half to create more impact. 61.5 mph bat speed with 12.3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance. Present strength allows him to produce firm contact with developing gap impact, while continued barrel consistency should allow more of the physicality to translate into game power.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. INF - 63 mph. Compact throwing action with developing arm strength. Gets the ball out cleanly from behind the plate and shows the ability to complete throws across the diamond, with velocity expected to progress as he matures.
Defense: 2.37-2.57 pop time range; C: Physical presence behind the plate with a solid base and steady target. Shows controlled receiving actions with the glove working underneath the baseball. Feet work out of the crouch into the transfer, producing 2.37-2.57 pop times. INF: Moves around the dirt with controlled feet, presenting the glove out front and working through the baseball. Clean exchange into the throw with developing lateral quickness and overall efficiency.
Athletic Testing: 8.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.30-inch max vertical jump. Physical runner with developing acceleration and stride efficiency.
Vizual Edge: 61.89 Edge Score.

Emmett DeCook, The John Cooper School (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: C/OF Young, developing catcher with a proportional frame and room to add strength. Shows a simple RH swing with developing impact and solid actions behind the plate.
Body: 5-6, 141.7 pounds. Proportional frame with room to add strength and physicality as he matures.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a slightly wider base and relaxed hands. Simple load with a controlled stride into foot strike. Hands work direct into the zone with a compact path to contact. Shows present barrel control with developing strength in the swing. Can continue to incorporate the lower half and stay through the baseball longer to create more consistent impact. 53.5 mph bat speed with 11.6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (66 avg.); 228-foot max batted distance. Developing power profile with additional impact expected as strength and barrel consistency improve.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Compact throwing action from behind the plate. Gets the ball out with a developing release and arm strength that should continue to progress with physical maturity.
Defense: 2.37-2.54 pop time range; C: Sets up with a solid base and presents a steady target. Shows controlled receiving actions with the ability to work underneath the baseball. On blocks, works to get the body behind the ball and keeps it in front. Feet work out of the crouch into the transfer with developing quickness. 2.37-2.54 pop times. Continued improvement to the exchange and footwork should help shorten the overall throwing operation.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump. Developing runner with a controlled gait. Can continue to improve initial acceleration and stride efficiency as strength develops.
Vizual Edge: 79.47 Edge Score.

Keagan Fosdick, Tomball (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B Athletic, versatile defender with present ability behind the plate and on the dirt. Offensive impact stands out with a 101 mph max exit velocity and 97 mph average, pairing high-end contact quality with a 6.98 sixty.
Body: 5-9, 168.9 pounds. Proportional, athletic build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with controlled rhythm into the load and a simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a strong hitting position with a compact path into the zone. Shows barrel control with strength through contact, producing consistent line-drive results through the middle of the field. 71.8 mph bat speed with 16.5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (97.3 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance. Present ability to generate firm contact with feel for barrel.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 79 mph. Compact throwing action with present arm speed. Gets the ball out efficiently from behind the plate and shows enough arm strength to handle multiple spots on the dirt.
Defense: 1.91-2.01 pop time range; C: Athletic setup behind the plate with controlled receiving actions and a steady target. Feet work quickly out of the crouch into a clean transfer, producing 1.91-2.01 pop times. Shows body control on blocks with the ability to keep the baseball in front. INF: Active feet with solid lateral actions, working from the ground up with the glove presented out front. Clean exchange with the ability to play through the baseball and maintain momentum into the throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump. Athletic runner with solid acceleration out of the start, opening the stride once underway and carrying speed through the finish.
Vizual Edge: 69.57 Edge Score.

Thomas Grubert, Tompkins (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B Versatile defender with experience behind the plate and on the dirt. Shows present barrel strength with a 92 mph max exit velocity and developing defensive tools at both spots.
Body: 5-11, 166.5 pounds. Proportional, athletic build with room to continue adding strength.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a slightly open base and relaxed hands. Controlled load and stride with the hands working back into a solid hitting position. Compact path into the zone with present barrel control, working through the middle of the field with line-drive intent. Maintains balance through contact with room for additional impact as strength develops. 59.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance. Present ability to produce firm contact with developing power. Strength plays through the barrel with additional impact available as the offensive profile matures.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 75 mph. Compact throwing action with a quick release behind the plate. On the dirt, shows the ability to get the ball out efficiently with developing carry across the diamond.
Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop time range; C: Works from a balanced setup with a steady target. Controlled receiving actions with the glove working underneath the baseball. Feet work out of the crouch into a clean transfer with 2.09-2.15 pop times. INF: Active feet with the glove presented out front. Works from the ground up and shows body control moving through the baseball with a clean exchange into the throw. Versatility gives him the ability to handle both C and corner INF responsibilities.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump. Controlled out of the start with coordinated running actions. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.
Vizual Edge: 67.02 Edge Score.

Calvin Rice, North Mason (WA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B Physical catcher with present strength and offensive impact. Bat speed and strength play in the RH swing, producing a 98 mph max exit velocity with present power. Solid foundation behind the plate with 2.01-2.18 pop times.
Body: 6-2, 207.6 pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout and size that fits the C/1B profile.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a controlled load and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a strong hitting position with a direct path into the zone, showing present bat speed and strength through contact. Physical RH swing with the ability to impact the baseball when on time. 74.7 mph bat speed with 7.5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance. Present power plays through the physical frame with the ability to elevate and drive the baseball for extra base damage. Leverage in the swing with room to produce more consistent impact as the barrel frequency improves.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact throwing action from behind the plate with present strength in the arm. Gets the ball out with a clean transfer and solid direction toward second base.
Defense: 2.01-2.18 pop time range; C: Physical presence behind the plate with a balanced setup and steady target. Shows controlled receiving actions with the glove working underneath the baseball. Feet work out of the crouch with direction into the transfer, producing 2.01-2.18 pop times. Shows body control on blocks and works to keep the baseball in front. Continued quickening of the exchange and footwork should help the arm strength play more consistently.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump. Moves well for the 6-2, 207.6-pound frame, showing solid initial acceleration with coordinated running actions. Gets into stride efficiently once underway and maintains direction through the finish.
Vizual Edge: 71.15 Edge Score.

Wayen Slanina-Wertz, Canyon Lake (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF Physical catcher with present strength and offensive impact. Produces firm contact with a 100 mph max exit velocity and 92.7 mph average while showing a solid defensive foundation behind the plate.
Body: 5-8, 171.8 pounds. Compact, physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a wider base and controlled move into foot strike. Hands load into a strong hitting position and work on a compact path into the zone. Shows present strength through contact with a line-drive approach and ability to stay through the baseball. 69.7 mph bat speed with 13.9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance. Present strength translates to consistent hard contact, highlighted by the triple-digit max EV and strong average exit velocity.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Compact throwing action from behind the plate. Gets the ball out efficiently with developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.01-2.16 pop time range; C: Works from a compact setup with a steady target. Presents the glove well with controlled receiving actions and works underneath the baseball. Feet work out of the crouch with direction toward second base and into a clean transfer. 2.01-2.16 pop times. Shows a repeatable throwing operation with room to continue tightening the exchange and release.
Athletic Testing: 7.68 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump. Controlled start with coordinated running actions, getting into stride once underway.
Vizual Edge: 62.74 Edge Score.

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