Future Games: Team Arizona Scouting Notes
July 31, 2024
The Prep Baseball Future Games showcased an exceptional group of young prospects from the 2026 class in the state of Arizona, all of whom are uncommitted going into the event, leading to the August 1st contact period. Held annually, the Future Games is Prep Baseball's premier event, bringing together the top uncommitted prospects in the sophomore class heading into their junior year. This year, the event saw an unprecedented attendance of 425 college coaches, solidifying its status as the nation's leading uncommitted showcase. In this article, we will highlight the top performers from Team Arizona, who demonstrated their impressive skills and potential, making them standout prospects to watch.
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Zander Bratspis SS / Saguaro, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2
Zander Bratspis, the #9 prospect in the state of Arizona from Saguaro High School, showcased his exceptional talent throughout the week at the Future Games. The middle infielder made a significant impact, hitting four doubles in his first two games for Team Arizona, which drew the attention of many scouts and coaches. Bratspis has a natural knack for finding the barrel and consistently putting together strong at-bats. Defensively, he displayed a reliable glove and demonstrated ease in finding the pocket up the middle. Bratspis's high level of play and innate baseball instincts make him a standout prospect in the 2026 class.
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Alain Gómez Gudino C / 3B / Saguaro, AZ / 2026Alain 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.
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Devin Long RHP / OF / Chaparral High School, AZ / 2026Devin Long, the current #6 prospect in the state of Arizona and the #1 arm in the 2026 class, dominated in his outing at the 2024 Future Games. Long pitched 4 innings, tallying 8 strikeouts while allowing only 1 hit against some of the top uncommitted bats in the country. His outstanding performance earned him the Dicks Sporting Goods Player of the Game award. Throughout his 4 innings, Long consistently sat at 89-90 mph, topping at 91 mph, and effectively pounded the zone with a 4-pitch mix. With his skill set and command, Long has a true starter profile that extends well beyond his high school career.
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Jet Berry SS / 2B / Queen Creek, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 4
Jet Berry, the #12 prospect in the state of Arizona, is undeniably one of the most athletic prospects in the 2026 class. During the workout day, Berry showcased his impressive athleticism with a 36-inch vertical jump and a 6.59-second 60-yard dash. Up the middle, Berry exhibits a quick first step, a natural feel for the glove, and a high baseball IQ. He is a natural leader with a knack for winning, as evidenced by his contribution to Queen Creek's 6A state title victory in the 2024 season. At the plate, Berry is a switch hitter with a natural ability to find the barrel, making him a well-rounded and highly promising prospect.
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Jack Scully 3B / RHP / Cactus Shadows High School, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 3
Jack Scully, the #22 prospect in the state of Arizona, had a standout showing at the 2024 Future Games. On day one, Scully demonstrated his versatility with a clutch double, his first of 2 on the weekend and a dominating performance on the mound during his 2 innings pitched. Scully has a large athletic frame and a strong arm that translates well both in the field and on the mound. In game one, he delivered a hard shot into the gap for a double and followed it up with 2 scoreless innings, tallying 5 strikeouts and generating consistent swing-and-miss. Scully's impressive performance solidified his status as a top prospect to watch.
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Jack Petroff 3B / 2B / Pinnacle, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 1
Jack Petroff, the #10 prospect in the 2026 class, showcased his talents at the 2024 Future Games. In his first at-bat of the weekend, Petroff scorched a double to the right-center field wall for an RBI, setting the tone for his performance. As a true third baseman, Petroff displayed excellent actions with the glove and smooth, easy footwork, solidifying his reputation as a top defensive player. His standout performance in 2022 with the Arizona Junior Futures Team highlighted his potential, and his showing at the Future Games further established him as a prospect to watch at the next level.
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Preston Berg RHP / Corona Del Sol, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 5
Preston Berg, a right-handed pitcher from Corona Del Sol High School, made the start in game 3 for Team Arizona at the Future Games and came out firing, with a fastball sitting at 89-90 mph and topping out at 91 mph. Berg embodies projection with his tall, lanky build, quick arm action, and smooth movement down the mound. His impressive performance and physical attributes make him a prospect to watch, and he is expected to generate significant buzz come August 1st.
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Kanon Faseler OF / LHP / Horizon High School, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 7
Kanon Faseler, the #19 prospect in the state of Arizona for the 2026 class, delivered an eye-opening performance during the workout portion of the 2024 Future Games. Faseler showcased his athleticism by running a sub-7.00 60-yard dash and impressed during the BP session with a smooth left-handed swing that was quick and flat through the zone. Although Faseler didn't have a statistically standout weekend at the plate, his overall performance and skill set clearly distinguished him as a prospect with significant potential.
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Vinnie Keck RHP / OF / Saguaro , AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 6
Vinnie Keck, a right-handed pitcher and outfielder from Saguaro High School, excelled on both sides of the ball at the 2024 Future Games. While he is a solid 2-way prospect, Keck truly shined on the mound. Over 3 innings of work, he demonstrated the ability to pound the zone with clean actions and balance, featuring a fastball sitting in the mid to upper 80s. As Keck continues to add strength and size, he is poised to become one of the top must-see arms in the state of Arizona.
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Jonah Castle C / 2B / BROPHY COLLEGE PREPARATORY, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 4
Jonah Castle, a catcher from Brophy High School, represented Team Arizona well at this year's Future Games. Castle had a strong workout day, recording a pop time under 1.9 seconds and demonstrating his power during BP with a strong, compact frame that produced heavy line drives to the big part of the field. Throughout the weekend, Castle put together quality at-bats and showed a strong defensive presence in all three games. As the leading hitter for a loaded Brophy team in his sophomore campaign, Castle is poised to be a sleeper prospect heading into his junior season.
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Logan Guilford OF / RHP / Sunrise Mountain High School, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 8
Logan Guilford, an outfielder from Sunrise Mountain High School, was one to watch at the Future Games this past weekend. The big lefty, who had a standout high school season leading Sunrise to the state finals in 2024, impressed with his performance. His big moment of the weekend came with a shot to deep center field, burning the outfielder for a double and showcasing his strength with a 100+ mph exit velocity. Guilford's power makes him a notable prospect moving forward.
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Brock MacDonald RHP / Desert Vista High School, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 2
Brock MacDonald, a right-handed pitcher from Desert Vista High School, served as the #2 starter for the Arizona team at the Future Games. MacDonald has a stocky frame and showcased a high-level fastball that reached up to 91 mph in his outing, paired with a high-spin slider exceeding 2700 RPMs. The Arizona staff has seen MacDonald hit 93 mph this summer, solidifying him as a notable prospect to watch in the state of Arizona.
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Logan Reber C / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 3
Logan Reber, a catcher from Casteel High School, joined the Future Games for a second straight year. Reber is a solid defensive catcher with a hard-to-beat frame, standing at 6'2" and 190 pounds. He has a pop time ranging in the low to mid 1.9s. At the plate, Reber has a long, flat path with a high finish that generates a line drive to fly ball profile. Reber is a high follow for the Arizona staff and look for him to be a contributor for the Casteel Colts in the 2025 season.
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Cameron Bergloff LHP / 1B / Valley Christian, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 1
Cam Bergloff, a big lefty from Valley Christian, showed well in his outing in game 3 for Arizona, going 3 scoreless innings against a strong-hitting Nevada squad. While Bergloff didn't have his normal stuff, he was able to battle through and collect 9 big outs for Team Arizona. You can expect to see Bergloff in the low to mid-80s from the left side, and his size projects a big velocity jump in the future.
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Carter Jacobson OF / RHP / Corona Del Sol, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 10
Carter Jacobson, a two-way prospect from Corona Del Sol High School, put together strong at-bats all weekend for Team Arizona at the Future Games while playing high-level defense in the outfield. Jacobson's versatility and skill set make him a valuable asset on both sides of the ball. Look for this talented player to create waves for Corona Del Sol this spring, both in the field and on the mound, as he continues to develop and showcase his abilities.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Tucson Summer ID | AZ | 08/24 | University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ |
| 2024 West Coast Games | AZ | 10/04 | JSerra High School & Chapman University (Hart Park) |