James
Latshaw

The two-way uncommitted ‘25  from Oaks has given me plenty of strong looks over the past two years where I have dove into the tools and upside for Latshaw. With each continued look at Latshaw his profile continues to convince me of his ability to really help a college program either on the mound, in the OF (strong CF/RF defensive profile) or at the dish with a solid RH swing. Latshaw got on top of a low FB in his first trip to the dish where he chopped a slow hopper to the 5-6 hole that his solid athletic ability allowed him to leg out for an RBI INF single. Then in the seventh inning he took the bump for an inning of impressive relief. With easy arm speed from a loose ¾ slot and showing a clean operation moving down the mound there is now ability with Latshaw, but even more projection to his ability on the bump. Working heavily off a FB in the 87-89 MPH range showing life through the zone (flashes more run than ride in the shape) the RHP dropped in one SPLT at 73 MPH and one 77 MPH SLD. Lathsaw induced a pair 5-3 groundouts (one on the SPLT / one on the FB) before picking up a looking strikeout on a well located FB down/away to a RHH. It was a quick look with just over 10 total pitches on the day, but once again Latshaw had me leaving the park wondering why he is still uncommitted in the 2025 class with his profile very capable of helping a college program come 2026 and beyond.

2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MLK WEEKEND SCOUT NOTEBOOK: In game two vs Santiago the senior righty displayed a lengthy six foot five frame. Produced a heavy amount of swing & miss and found the strike zone with his secondary pitches. With his fastball up to 87 with run, Latshaw paired his splitter (77) with a slider & curve. The righty’s overall pitch actions worked east and west of the zone keeping hitters unbalanced the majority of at bats. Displayed feel for late action splitter which combo’d well with his armside tailing fastball. Splitter worked as an out pitch with fastball showing armside run while slider has projection with sweep & light depth. After watching his outing, the uncommitted senior showed why he’s a name to watch for on the uncommitted list as the season looks to begin.

James Latshaw, Oaks Christian (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Latshaw is good mix of speed and height that we don't see a lot of. A sub 7 runner with good coordination and movements with some good pitching quality as well.
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Tall and lean build. Has plenty of room in the frame to add more mass.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with knees bent in. Closed off front foot. Hands are close to the body at his midline. Small stride, brings hands up and back in the load. 66.9 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Clean and whippy arm action. Very accurate in the workout.
Defense: Good movements, sets up throws very well. Moves downhill towards target.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

James Latshaw, Oaks Christian (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Latshaw is good mix of speed and height that we don't see a lot of. A sub 7 runner with good coordination and movements with some good pitching quality as well.
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Tall and lean build. Has plenty of room in the frame to add more mass.
Delivery: Closed off on the mound pre pitch, back leg pre loaded. Leg lift up to his waist angled back to second base.
Arm Action: RH. Reaches arm all the way down, swings it forward in a whipping motion. Over the top.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Gets good carry on the FB. Works well in the top of the zone. Some arm side run works well on RHH. T2293, 2215 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Really good sweep and drop. Starts it at a hitter and moves it away. Chase and freeze pitch against RHH. T2071, 2025 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Tunnels well off the FB. Gets hitters out in front. T2032, 1511 average rpm.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.