Top Performer Spotlight: 2021 3B/SS Noah Elorriaga
August 24, 2018
Our SoCal Underclass Trials events culminated in our SoCal Underclass Games at USC recently after a two-month span that began on June 12th at Hart Park in Orange. Close to 300 players participated in the events around SoCal with several players showing off next-level talent on the field. As we head into the fall/winter season we will be highlighting "Top Performer Spotlights" on players who really stood out at past events.
In this edition we'll take a look at 2021 3B/SS Noah Elorriaga of Troy HS and the SoCal Birds.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Northern California Underclass Games (Invite Only) | CA | 08/25 | Sacramento State University |
| Rising Stars Showcase | CA | 09/23 | Corona Santiago HS |
| Central Coast Open | CA | 10/07 | Cabrillo College |
| Senior Games (Invite Only) | CA | 10/13 | JSerra High School |
| Los Angeles Open | CA | 10/20 | Maverick Field |
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TOP PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT
Lukach's Thoughts
After seeing Elorriaga play for Troy during the season and knowing him from his travel ball program, the SoCal Birds, I was really excited to get him to our inaugural event and he didn't disappoint. At first glance he passes the eye test with a long, strong frame at 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. He's athletic enough to bounce around the left side of the infield but his power at the plate projects to that of a third baseman in the future. The swing path is consistent and his ability to keep the barrel on plane through the hitting zone is not often seen in rising sophomores. Would like to see him stay back a little more as he has a tendency to get out front, but that's fixable. Excited to see his progress over the next three years.
SoCal Underclass Trials I (June 12, 2018)
6/12/18 - 6-foot-2, 192-pounds, solidly and proportionally distributed strength throughout his frame with room to add mass/strength. Elorriaga shows good defensive actions where his athleticism and arm play up. His footwork is smooth, his hands are soft, and his exchanges are clean. The arm is adequate resulting in accurate throws from a longish arm action. There is some strength to the throws. While the defensive work took place from shortstop, Elorriaga really projects at third base. Elorriaga's swing is simple and solid although there are front side tendencies. Has current gap-to-gap, line drive power that projects to bigger power moving forward due in part to his thick/strong lower half. Does a good job of keeping the barrel on plane through the hitting zone.