TX HS Committed Scout Blog: Week 12
May 14, 2025
Texas Scout Blog: Standouts from Across the State
High school baseball in Texas is special. The combination of talent, competition, and passion for the game is unmatched anywhere else in the country. From the packed stands on Friday nights to the year-round grind that players put in to get better, baseball isn’t just a sport here—it’s part of the culture.
At Prep Baseball Texas, we’re out at the ballparks watching the best the state has to offer, and each week in the Texas Scout Blog, we’ll highlight the players who stood out. Whether it’s a top-ranked commit showing why he’s one of the best in the country, an uncommitted prospect making a name for himself, or an under-the-radar player who demands attention, we’ll shine a light on those making an impact.
This isn’t about box scores—it’s about recognizing the guys who are stepping up when the lights are on. Texas high school baseball is as good as it gets, and we’re here to make sure the players proving it get the attention they deserve.
Check back each week to see who caught our eye across the Lone Star State.
WEEK 12
Trent Vilade
Position: 1B/RHP
School: Prestonwood Christian (2026)
Commitment: Texas A&M
Physical: Will add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back.
Strengths: RHP up to 93 with FB, worked 90-91. Shows feel for both slider and CB. Avg strike thrower. Confident on the mound. 1st base, avg defensive player, steady actions, makes plays. LHH with solid hit approach, will have at least avg pull side raw power. Future for me, hit over power.
Obstacles/Concerns: What is the athleticism grade? 1st base/LHH…what will power production be?
Summation: 2 way player…developing. On the mound, up to 93 with feel for 2 pitch secondary. Expect velo to continue to improve. LHH with solid approach to hit. Shows plate discipline. Continue to watch develop. Follow.
2026 1B/RHP Trent Vilade@TrentVilade | @Prestonwood_BSB
— Prep Baseball Texas (@PrepBaseball_TX) May 14, 2025
FB: 90-93
SL: 80-82
CB: 78-80
The @AggieBaseball recruit came out of the pen for Prestonwood on Monday and was solid. FB had life and both BB’s had bite in the zone. He got some big S/M with the SL.
Great spring for… pic.twitter.com/gMTfHliXeS