On Saturday, January 3rd, the PB Texas staff traveled to Cotton Ranch Sports Complex in Katy, TX, to host the West Houston Preseason ID, an open event for all high school classes.

More than 20 players made their way to Cotton Ranch this past weekend 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 catcher in attendance from the event.

+ FULL STAT SHEET

ALL CATCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Kayden Bulpitt, Lutheran South Academy (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B RHH/C Nice build/frame to add needed strength in future. Quickness over raw arm strength. Shows mobility in feet with quick glove/ball exchange. Hit over power now with a nice short stroke. Projects to be solid bat/power combo in future with adjustments.
Body: 5-9, 136 pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Nice frame/build to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with slightly open start. Works into a slightly closed launch position. Hands get into solid launch. Weight shifts to 50/50. Flat path with a line drive style approach. Works into the zone with hands and elbow. Shifts weight with a slight scissor to legs. Can stay in front leg a little longer. 63.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Added strength in future will improve overall power.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Compact path with H3/4 slot. Avg present hand speed. Can increase carry and velo with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.35-2.44 pop time range; Quiet receiver with soft hands. Shows some mobility to move with feet. Can create better direction toward target on throw with feet.
Athletic Testing: 8.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump. Solid start to run. Hard runner. Upright runner. Maintain lean with upper half to improve speed and time.
Vizual Edge: 54.28 Edge Score.

Thomas Grubert, Tompkins (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/INF/C Projects well physically. Shows some lower half strength. Very balanced swing with some gap to gap pop. Handles balls over big part of plate well. Projects higher hit/power tools with small adjustments. Feet work well defensively. Actions present in the INF with some hand speed. Decent mover with quick release. Receives well behind the plate. Shows soft hands and lets ball travel. Adjustments to setup provide more mobility. Solid developing player.
Body: 5-8, 166 pounds. Solid frame/build to add strength in future. Avg width to back and shoulders. Shows some lower strength now.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a wider base.Works into a a slightly closed launch position. Good position with hands at front foot strike. Can create more back hip hinge for increased power and better bat path direction. 62.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/power combo. Will continue to improve both with added strength and adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 74 mph. Nice short stroke with a H3/4 slot. Some hand speed present.
Defense: 2.04-2.21 pop time range; Quick feet and solid exchange behind the plate. Glove actions present. When receiving on one knee, still have to maintain balance and athleticism. Keep weight more centered. Feet work in the INF. Quick release. Cut angles to ball down and accelerate through catch.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Can maintain direction in shoulders and elbows throughout start. Good stride length. Maintain upper half lean for improved speed.
Vizual Edge: 53.32 Edge Score.

Andres Lara, Tompkins (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/OF/C Nice frame/build to add needed strength in future. Hit over power style of hitter with developing bat path. Shows feel for barrel. Quick feet in the OF with solid angles to balls. Quickness over raw arm strength. Quiet receiver behind the plate with a quick release. Improving arm strength. Watch development.
Body: 5-7, 125.5 pounds. Avg width to back and shoulders. Nice build/frame to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance working back to even at launch. Hands start above shoulder and work back and up. Can lower hand position at start so they work back and up to shoulder height. Barrel plane stays pretty flat. Some length to swing. Sync up back hip and back elbow starting forward for shorter stroke. 56.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance. Hit over power now. Will improve both with added strength and swing adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. OF - 67 mph. Compact arm path with H3/4 slot behind the plate. Full path in OF play. Can develop more arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop time range; Quiet receiver behind the plate. Quick release. Shows mobility in the OF with quick feet and solid exchange.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump. Nice start to run. Good stride length throughout. Can minimize extra movement in arm swing.
Vizual Edge: 67.14 Edge Score.

Noah Powell, The Bennett School (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C/OF Solid build/frame with projectable added strength. G2G style hitter with a short/compact swing. Shows some bat speed and barrel accuracy. Solid receiver behind the plate with soft hands and some mobility. Quick exchange with a nice short arm stroke. Has some feel for OF play. Feet work and accurate thrower. Watch progress.
Body: 5-9, 172.6 pounds. Solid build/frame for added strength in future. Sloping shoulders. Width to back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small leg lift for load. Good rhythm to feet and hands working into solid launch position. Direct path to zone with elbows and hands. Bat stays flat. Can clear body with back elbow a little more. Hit into firm front side. Don't allow front knee to roll out. 70.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.5 avg.); 398-foot max batted distance. Nice hit/power combo. Projects as a true G2G style doubles hitter at next level.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 80 mph. Nice short stroke with some hand speed. Projects to avg/above avg arm strength.
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop time range; Quick feet and exchange in OF and C. Shows some mobility. Quiet receiver. Can change angles on throws with accuracy.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump. Solid start with good stride length. Good direction. Will continue to improve speed.
Vizual Edge: 47.56 Edge Score.

Hudson Prior, Liberty Hill (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C/INF Projectable build with some now strength. Nice hit/power combo with some bat speed. Has ability to improve barrel accuracy with adjustments. Solid catch and throw behind the plate. Works best from on both feet now. Quick release with short path. Quick feet in the INF with developing rhythm and timing. Watch development.
Body: 6-0, 182.5 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup working into slightly closed launch. Solid launch position with hands and weight shift. Solid path when front side gets out of way. Shows bat speed. Front foot should land slightly open at foot strike to allow backside to have a clear path forward. 70.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/power combo. Will improve hit ability and barrel accuracy with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 81 mph. Short stroke with some hand speed. Projects to avg/above avg arm.
Defense: 1.94-2.05 pop time range; Soft hands behind the plate. Lets ball travel. Shows quickness and mobility. One knee setup: One leg needs to be directly under body for mobility. Quick feet in INF. Nice exchange. Can improve timing and rhythm to catch.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Very solid last 25-30 yards. For time improvement, can get synced up with arms and legs in the first 10 yards.
Vizual Edge: 77.93 Edge Score.

Adriel Rivera Alicea, Katy (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C Solid build/frame to continue to add strength. Some lower strength now. Moves well for build and age. Shows some hit ability at the plate. Balanced swing with some pop. Shows ability to drive balls to both gaps. Projects as solid G2G style hitter. Very good receiver behind the plate. Very quiet with soft hands. Has ability to block and recover. Quick release and solid pop times. More arm strength in the tank. Watch progress.
Body: 5-9, 211 pounds. Width to shoulders and back. Solid/thick build to add strength. Shows lower strength now.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance in setup and works back to even at launch. Small knee tuck load with good rhythm to hands. Solid launch position. Bat path planes well with the ground. Solid weight shift into firm front side. Can clear back elbow from body and allow to move past belly button for better direction. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance. Good hit/power combo now. Shows some barrel accuracy and feel.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Nice short stroke with some hand speed. Can continue to strengthen arm with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 1.92-1.96 pop time range; Good catcher/receiver. Actions are solid. Quiet receiver with soft hands and quick feet. Quick release with ability to block.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump. Solid start. Hard runner. Good stride length. Projects to increase speed in future.
Vizual Edge: 63.4 Edge Score.

Tanner Schneider, Conroe (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B RHH/C Nice frame to add needed strength in future. Hit over power style bat with short stroke. Stays inside the ball pretty well. Will continue to add power with maturity. Quickness over raw arm strength defensively. Shows nice receiving actions and good mobility on blocks. More mobile from 2 feet now. Developing 1 knee setups.
Body: 5-4, 139 pounds. Shows avg width to shoulders and back. Nice frame/build to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a toe tap style load. Hands work into solid launch. Weight shifts into 50/50. Decent launch position. Works into the slot with back elbow and hands. Generally synced with lower half. Works short to long. Can firm up front side and allow weight to shift into leg more. 64 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Projects to singles/doubles style hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 72 mph. Short path with quick release. Can improve arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop time range; Shows some mobility and quickness to feet. Soft hands receiving ball. Can keep one leg under center of body when on one knee. Creates more mobility from that position.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Maintains forward lean. Can improve direction of arm swing through stride.
Vizual Edge: 65.04 Edge Score.

Carter Stevens, Katy Freeman (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B RHH/C Will add needed strength in future. Run times will firm with maturity and adjustments. Hit over power type hitter. Ability to impact baseball will increase. Steady defender behind the plate. Quickness over raw arm strength. Will improve in future. Watch progress.
Body: 5-3, 171.5 pounds. Nice build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup with small leg lift load. Hands generally work into decent launch. Stay high at times. Can create a little more rhythm/movement to hands and barrel to add speed/quickness to stroke. 57.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance. Hit over power. Will continue to add more hit ability and barrel accuracy with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short/compact arm path with quick release. Can improve overall arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.04-2.19 pop time range; Shows soft hands with a quick release. Decent mobility in feet. Follow throws with feet for better direction and more carry.
Athletic Testing: 8.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.80-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. False step. Make first step with back foot. Can lengthen stride length.
Vizual Edge: 69.62 Edge Score.

Conner Triolo, Strake Jesuit (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C RHH/C Solid athletic frame/build to add strength in future. G2G style hitter with doubles pop. Swing shows length at times but will continue to shorten with adjustments. Some strength to hands. Receives well defensively. Shows quick feet and mobility. Decent arm strength. Will continue to improve with maturity. Follow development.
Body: 5-9, 172.5 pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/upright setup with a simple load into launch. Hands work into good hitting position. Weight shifts well. Decent path with a flat plane. Back elbow gets stuck on mid section at times causing hands to come across ball. Let back elbow work forward past the bell button. 64.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance. Solid hit/powercombo. Projects G2G style hitter in future.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short path with quick release. Can improve arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop time range; Quickness to feet with solid glove actions. Can follow throw with feet for better direction and carry.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; Solid start. Hard runner with decent direction. Can relax upper half/shoulders to create more rhythm and fluidity.
Vizual Edge: 53.29 Edge Score.

Jake Waddell, Vista Ridge (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C Good frame/build to add strength in future. Some now strength. Shows some pull side pop with a consistent stroke. Lower half works well throughout swing. Can get lengthy at times. Developing more direct path. Actions are present behind the plate. Quickness over raw arm strength. Solid receiver. Watch progress.
Body: 5-11, 206 pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future. Shows some present strength. Width to back and shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup. Simple load moving forward in legs. Hands work to solid launch position. Can create more rhythm to hands and wrist on hand load. Enters zone with nice compact path. Weight shift finishes into firm front side. Barrel has good plane. Back elbow gets stuck on rib cage moving forward creating hands across path. Let elbow clear belly button moving forward. 67.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance. Has some pull side pop. Strength present. Will improve hit ability with adjustments.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact arm path with higher slot. Will increase arm strength with consistent long toss program.
Defense: 2.09-2.14 pop time range; Solid actions behind the plate. Feet show mobility. Maintain one leg under center of body on one knee setup.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump. Decent start. Work to get length in stride first 10 yards. Maintains lean and direction.

RELATED CONTENT