Future Games Spotlight: '26 OF Erick Barron
October 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball hosted the latest edition of its prestigious Future Games and Junior Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent.
And for the first time ever, the Future Games hosted not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who participated in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
On the first day of the 2024 Future Games, all players representing the 2025, 2026, and 2028 grad classes participated in a pro-style workout in front of a fleet of Division I coaches - over 425 in total - alongside fellow prospects representing nearly every state in the nation.
Today, we continue spotlighting the uncommitted talent who made up Team California at the 2024 Future Games. Next, we take a look at an emerging RH hitting OF prospect in '26 OF Erick Barron from Buena High School in Ventura. The solidly built 6' 185 lbs. Barron put together a very solid workout with multiple personal bests showing his well rounded profile as a an athlete, defender and hitter. He carried that into game play where he reached base 4 times in 3 games while playing solid defense all around the OF.
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Orange County Uncommitted Games | CA | 10/13 | Cypress College |
| Ventura County Uncommitted Games | CA | 10/20 | Ventura College |
Scouting Report
Erick Barron, Buena High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B Bat to ball RH hitter who shows feel for barrel with high contact approach and 3 position OF defensive profile
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic frame that shows some present strength to it across lower/upper body with room to fill
Hit: RHH. Wider set up with feet slightly open crouched in his legs with hip hinge. High back elbow with hands set even to the rear shoulder and slightly off the body and barrel tips back over his head angled toward 3B dugout Utilizes a very small step into the launch position with a knee cock to his front knee while incorporating a barrel tip to load hands. Lands early with a slight pause before beginning swing. Uses the lower 1/2 to generate torque in the turn while displaying quickness to his hand path with an accurate bat to ball approach. Generates consistent contact off the barrel with some impact. Two handed finish with leverage gets the ball in the air with some carry.
Power: Approach is tailored to high contact with a bat to ball swing path that sprays line drives around the field, but flashes impact to the pull side. Power plays mostly as doubles presently, but frame projects HR potential.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Incorporates a small crow hop during the transfer with some length to his arm circle before releasing from a higher slot which generates online carry to his throws. Shows accuracy with consistency to his throws.
Defense: Moves well around the OF with a solid fundamental base, good routes and instincts for the ball in the air. CF upside with ability to play either corner OF spot.
ATH: Quick first step who builds to top speed efficiently while maintaining length and quickness to his strides.