Tucson ID: Infield

Juan Vasquez, Nogales (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B Should improve with maturity.
Body: 5-6, 103-pounds. Small young body, long legs, limited strength, immature physically.
Hit: RHH. Squared spread out base, knee turn leg lift, minimal load, bent front knee through finish. Flat easy swing with efficient path, stays connected throughout. Minimal power at this time. Soft LD contact with Mid/oppo approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 61 mph. Developing arm strength, clean transfers, follows his throws.
Defense: Mechanical fielder with slow-twitch actions. Fields the ball out front in the center of his body with flat footwork.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Eddie Salcedo, Nogales (AZ), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Medium build, young balanced frame, still maturing.
Hit: RHH. Squared neutral base, athletic leg lift with some forward movement. Loads hands back with relaxed hands. Balanced finish. Mid/pull approach with flat path to the baseball, varying contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 64 mph. Developing arm strength, forced separation with some length to release.
Defense: Fields the ball deep, choppy actions with direct footwork, late first step. Glove works through the ball with firm hands.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Emiliano Mejia, Rincon/University (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Medium athletic frame, some projectability, still maturing.
Hit: RHH. Squared upright base, toe tap trigger, loads back back early into vertical barrel, low finish.  Middle of the field approach, downward/ flat path, LD contact.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 64 mph. Developing arm strength, lengthy transfer, little momentum.
Defense: Fields the ball deep, flat footed. Relaxed actions. Fields ball underneath body with firm hands.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Sandvik, Desert Vista (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Tall frame, long body & limbs, broad shoulders, some strength.
Hit: LHH. Spread out base, some tightness in the hips, leg kick, slight load, lands closed, one-handed finish.  Pull-approach, turns barrel early, hard GB contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: Left-handed. INF - 67 mph. Some carry across the damond with developing arm strength. Lengthy transfer with higher release.
Defense: Fields the ball deep, with glove stab & firm hands.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

Max Lialios, Sabino (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Large frame, average body, some strength in the legs.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, slightly open stance. Uses a slightly gathered leg kick. Smooth load with high finish.  Opposite field approach, FB contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity via Trackman. 
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 70 mph. Average arm strength, clean transfers, lower slot, average release.
Defense: Fields ball with slow-tempo actions, center of his body with two hands, usable glove.
Run: 8.55 runner in the 60. 

AJ Keely, Horizon (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Should improve across the board as he physically matures.
Body: 5-8, 138-pounds. Medium athletic frame, still maturing, some quick twitch.
Hit: RHH. Squared wider stance, balanced base, leg kick trigger. Loads with a vertical barrel, slotting as he starts swing.  Mid/pull approach, level swing, some quickness in the hands.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Should improve with strength.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 71 mph. Average arm that should improve over time, accuracy to the bag, quick/ clean transfers & release.
Defense: Athletic footwork, rounds baseball to create angles. Fields the ball out in front with soft hands, funneling to mid-section.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Alejandro Gonzalez, Sahuarita (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Large frame, average body, some strength in the legs.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright stance, slightly open. Hands start high, loading slightly down & back. Uses a leg kick trigger, landing square. Middle/ pull approach with some hard LD contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman. 
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 71 mph. Developing arm strength, quick Transfers, 3/4 slot, takes some time to release.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front with soft hands. Slow-tempo actions with clean & confident footwork.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Devin Lopez, Cienega (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Tall, Big-bodied frame, broad shoulders, long torso, above average strength.
Hit: RHH. Squared neutral stance, upright posture. Simple forward move, finishes tall. Small load.  Short swing with mid/ pull approach with quick hands. Consistent LD contact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity via Trackman.  Some power potential in the frame.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 71 mph. Better arm than the radar showed. Clean exchanges with short arm.
Defense: Clean choppy footwork, confident actions. Fielded the ball out in front with soft hands, funneling between legs.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. Slowed up a bit before the line. 

Nate Guerrero, Pueblo (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 209-pounds. XL frame, big body with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slightly open stance. Uses a leg kick, landing closed off. Small load.  Level swing, Middle/ pull approach with some hard LD contact. Accelerates on plane with some quickness.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Showed some feel for the barrel.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 71 mph. Developing arm strength, little momentum. Takes some time to get rid of it. Throws from different slots.
Defense: Heavy footwork with late first step. Fields the ball in the center of the body with firm hands.
Run: 9.11 runner in the 60. 

Albert Broussard, Marana (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Large frame, length to projectable body, some athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Spread out base, slightly open stance. Barrel starts vertical, loose hands. Small knee to knee lift. Downward swing plane, mid/ oppo approach. LD/GB contact. Some quickness in the hands.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman. 
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 73 mph. Average arm currently, showing accuracy to the bag.
Defense: Plays tall, clears himself to create angles. Fields ball deep in between legs with usable hands.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60. 

Jayden Bracy, Canyon Del Oro (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong athletic frame, broad shoulders, long torso, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, slightly open base, gathered leg kick, lands square. Small simple load. Not a lot of extra movement.  Short flat swing with gap to gap approach, advanced bat & hand speed. Gets started late at times.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Power potential.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 73 mph. Strong arm with quick transfer & release.
Defense: Above average athlete at first base. Confident actions. Fields the ball out in front with soft hands.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Hatch, Poston Butte (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Tall, big bodied frame, strong lower half, has gotten noticeably leaner since the last time we saw him.
Hit: RHH. Athletic wide base, balanced stance, forced knee turn leg lift.  Downward swing plane, mid/ pull approach. LD/FB contact. Some quickness in the hands.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman. 
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 75 mph. Showed some arm strength with a quick release. Lower arm slot.
Defense: Improvements to athleticism have helped his feet at first base. Fields the ball out in front with quick athletic footwork. Plays through the ball with soft usable hands.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Rj Saenz, Corona Del Sol (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/C Good looking ball player.
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Large frame, balanced body, some strength & athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with quiet movements displaying some body control in a leg kick & small load. Upward swing plane, looked to drive the baseball. Mostly hard LD contact with Middle/ pull approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman. 
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 76 mph. OF - 81 mph. Showed a stronger arm in the OF with some carry to the target from a quick release.
Defense: Clean athletic actions, quick feet, confident first step. Usable hands in the INF. Created direction.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Shane Melick, Ironwood Ridge (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Strong upside as power hitting corner.
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. XL frame, broad shoulders, long legs, above average strength with ability at add more.
Hit: RHH. Wide neutral base, squared stance, leg lift trigger, loads elbows back.  Gap to gap approach. Accelerates on plane quickly with with level path. Advanced bat & hand speed. Big power potential.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 77 mph. OF - 79 mph. Strong arm across the diamond with carry & accuracy to the target.
Defense: Athleticism shows better at 1B but shows capability in the OF. Confident actions at both positions. Average feet with clean footwork. Soft hands.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Emilio Caballero, Nogales (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/3B Upside as an infielder.
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Medium athletic frame, some quick twitch. Room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic stance, small leg lift trigger. Loads back elbow up with flat barrel.  Level swing, mid/oppo LD approach, efficient path, varying contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Pop should get better with strength.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 77 mph. Strong arm for frame, showing carry & accuracy to the bag. Threw from different slots.
Defense: Clean infielder, showed feel for the position with soft hands. Athletic footwork with quick steps.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Isaiah Higuera, Cienega (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Large frame, athletic body, some projectability.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with bent knees, open base. Uses a leg lift with some forward movement.  Flat swing with low finish, rolling wrists at times. Mid/ pull approach with some hard LD contact.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Quick hands give him some more upside.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 77 mph. Short arm with average strength currently, clean transfer & quick release. More in the tank.
Defense: Athletic choppy footwork, rounds the baseball to create angles, loud glove movement, soft twitchy hands.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Josue Franco Jr., Ironwood Ridge (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Large stocky frame, broad shoulders, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed base with feet shoulder width apart. Toe tap trigger, gathering at times based on timing. Small simple load with strong hands.  Short flat swing with mid/pull approach. Hard GB contact with some LD's over the INF.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Some strength through contact.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 77 mph. Short arm with average arm strength. accurate to the bag. Quick transfers.
Defense: Projects more at 3B. Fields the ball out in front with some softness in the hands. Confident first step, rounds the ball with clean footwork.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Reese Keeler, Canyon Del Oro (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Has some sneaky pop at the plate.
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Large frame, average body, broad shoulders, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed upright base, feet shoulder width apart. Uses a gathered leg kick to create leverage. Barrel starts flat, loading vertically.  Pull approach with some aggressiveness. Looks to drive the ball with quick hands.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity via Trackman. 
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 77 mph. Average arm strength, throwing from a lower slot. Some length to the transfer.
Defense: Slow-temp actions with flat feet. Fields the ball in the center of his body with firm hands.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Garcia, Cienega (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Upside on the mound with delivery adjustments.
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. XL frame, broad shoulders, long body, above average strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed upright base, slightly open stance, modified toe tap / leg lift trigger, lands square. Loose hands with minimal load. Can get tall on front leg in finish. Middle approach, looks to hit the ball in the air, likes the higher pitch. Short through the zone.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Has some strength
Arm: Left-handed. INF - 80 mph. Strong arm across the diamond with some carry. Quick transfer & release.
Defense: Good athlete around the bag with an above average glove and feet. Quick clean footwork with confident actions. Soft hands, funneling to body/
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Troy Sanders, Catalina Foothills (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF Upside as a middle infielder.
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Large projectable body, above average athleticism with some quick twitch actions, room to add weight.
Hit: RHH. Squared neutral base, athletic stance, transfers weight to back leg just before small leg kick. Simple load. Leans back through contact.  Compact swing with opposite field approach. Downward/ flat path to the baseball with some quickness in the hands. Low finish.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity via Trackman. GB/LD contact.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 81 mph. Strong arm with carry, projectable arm strength, quick & clean transfers.
Defense: Plays fast, out of control at times. Fields the ball out in front with soft twitchy hands. Quick footwork & first step, rounds the baseball to create angles.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Rodolfo (RJ) Molina, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Medium frame, lean athletic body, deceptive strength.
Hit: LHH. Athletic spread out base, slightly open crouched stance. Uses a leg lift while hands work slightly back. Good rhythm & body control throughout the load.  Mid/ pull approach, accelerates on plane quickly with short level swing & tight turn.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 82 mph. OF - 84 mph. Above average arm strength coming out of frame with short arm action. Quick clean transfers & release.
Defense: High motor infielder with clean athletic footwork in the infield, showing quickness and confidence. Soft hands with easy glove work. Also worked out in the OF and let his natural athleticism take over.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Kenneth Miguel Kroese, Tucson Magnet (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Shows some upside with good projectability on the mound.
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Tall, large projectable frame, long legs with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Semi spread out base with knee to knee trigger. Small load, lands square. Opposite field approach. Long level swing, quick hands, varying contact, some extra movement.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 82 mph. Average arm with some length to the transfer. Short arm action.
Defense: Raw fielder, plays tall, projects better at 1B. Stabs at the ball with firm hands. Slow tempo, fields the ball under the body with flat feet.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Luis Garcia, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B Good athleticism, has some upside.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Large frame, good athleticism, projectable body, room to add strength.
Hit: SH. Only hit left-handed. Athletic base, slightly open. Uses small pickup to get back in line, minimal forward movement. Loose hands, limited load.  Short downward swing, middle approach. LD contact. Limited use of legs.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 82 mph. Above average arm strength, quick transfer, average release.
Defense: Quick athletic footwork, confident actions. Tries to be too clean instead of showing athleticism at times. Fields the ball out in front with soft hands.
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60. 

Malachi Santiago, Campo Verde (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean compact frame, has added some strength, above average athleticism, limited projectability.
Hit: RHH. Neutral base, upright posture with some knee bend. Quiet movements with short load. Small leg lift, out on front leg at times.  Short level swing, composed approach, uses the whole field. LD, hard GB contact, shows feel for the barrel.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 82 mph. Showed some arm strength with accuracy to the bag. Fast transfer with quick release. Short arm actions with side shuffles to 1B.
Defense: Some quick twitch actions with clean athletic footwork. Soft hands, globe gets down a bit late at times. Above average feel.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Adian Duarte, Cienega (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Follow as a MINF prospect.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Strong physical body, balanced frame, broad shoulders, above average strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed open base, gathered leg lift, drifts into front foot strike. Small simple load.  Pull approach with some natural pop. Short swing with mid/ pull approach. Looks to drive the baseball with some strength through his swing. Above average bat speed.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 84 mph. Strong arm with easy effort. Carry with accuracy to the bag. Short arm action with quick clean transfers & release.
Defense: Confident infielder with plus actions. Fields the ball out in front. Soft hands with good awareness of his glove & body. Good feel for the INF.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Jack Rogers, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/OF High upside hitter.
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. XL frame, lean body, above average strength & athleticism, powerful actions.
Hit: RHH. Athletic squared base, small leg lift, builds up energy well, small simple load. Quiet movements, good body control, lands square.  Short swing with mid/pull approach, plus power potential with advanced bat & hand speed. Consistent loud contact on the day with one of the top BP rounds of the year.
Power: 104 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 85 mph. OF - 85 mph. Strong arm with higher effort, clean transfer with average release. Crow hop in the OF with short arm.
Defense: More comfortable actions in the OF. Quick athletic footwork, created some direction. Usable glove with firm hands.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

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