23.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
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Alain Gomez Gudino, a catcher from Saguaro High School, is the top catcher in the state of Arizona for the 2026 class. He boasts an elite skill set behind the plate, featuring a pop time of 1.82-1.90 seconds with consistent accuracy and a strong arm clocked at 80 mph. In addition to his defensive prowess, Alain is a switch hitter, demonstrating the ability to hit successfully from both sides of the plate. His combination of defensive excellence and offensive versatility makes him a standout player and a highly promising prospect in Arizona's 2026 class.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds.
Hit: SH
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 93.2 mph. 371' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph.
Defense: 1.83-1.94 pop times.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 67.44 Edge Score
Alain Gomez, the #2 ranked prospect in Arizona’s 2026 class and a South Carolina commit, continues to solidify himself as one of the premier backstops in the state. The switch-hitting catcher brings a rare blend of defensive polish and offensive firepower, excelling in all aspects behind the plate with elite receiving, blocking, and a strong, accurate arm. At the plate, Gomez generates impressive power from both sides, recording a 101.7 mph max exit velocity at the Preseason All-State event. As he continues to develop, Gomez is poised to be one of the top draft prospects in Arizona for the 2026 class.
Alain Gomez, the current #3 prospect in the state of Arizona, is arguably the top defender in the country at the catching position. At the Future Games, Gomez recorded the top pop time across the entire event, with a standout pop time of 1.74 during the workout portion. His exceptional skills behind the plate did not go unnoticed, and he is expected to receive significant attention from college coaches starting August 1. Offensively, Gomez is a switch hitter, with the left side being his dominant side. During the workout day in BP, Gomez put on an impressive show, launching numerous home runs over the right field wall from the left side. He continued to demonstrate his power in game 3 for Team Arizona by hitting a home run from the right side.