West Coast Scouting Buzz: Fresno St, Santa Clara
November 4, 2019
Stephen Schott Stadium, Santa Clara, CA- The 2020 Division I season is just around the corner and fall games are a great way to get a look at the talent for the season and upcoming MLB Draft. On October 27 I checked out the game between Fresno State and Santa Clara, two teams coming off very different 2019 seasons.
Santa Clara turned to their youth in 2019 and that youth was on display against Fresno State knocking out 12 runs against a Bulldogs team coming off a Regional appearance. Following is a break down of the prospects who stood out from each team.
SANTA CLARA
Julian Tristan, RHP, Soph-eligible by age (2020)
The live-armed righty started the day off on point, pounding the zone with his loose mid-¾ arm, drawing weak contact while striking out the middle of the order in a strong fall 2 IP outing. Tristan has a large and lanky frame and uses...