Spring Invitational All Tournament Team
March 19, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - The Third Annual Prep Baseball California Spring Invitational concluded in thrilling fashion as Orange Lutheran defeated Corona to take home the title. It was the third time in tournament history that Orange Lutheran has claimed or shared the crown. The Spring Invitational has quickly established itself as the premier tournament in Southern California High School Baseball with 194 professional scouts, including dozens of scouting directors and cross checkers, coming out to see the talented participating players.
As in years past there were several marquee performances over the four games each team played in the tournament and we are here to honor those performances with our All-Tournament Team and MVP awards.
The All-Tournament Team is composed of four outfielders, five infielders, one catcher, one utility, two two-way players and five pitchers along with one tournament MVP. Players were selected based on their impact on games, timeliness of plays and their impact in given situations, along with their final tournament statistics.
MVP
2025 SS/RHP Billy Carlson - Corona - Vanderbilt
Junior SS/RHP Billy Carlson of Corona High School is the MVP of the 2024 Prep Baseball California Spring Invitational. Carlson led the Panthers to the Championship Game by hitting .500 (5-for-10) over four games. In Game Two against Huntington Beach Carlson exploded at the plate with a pair of doubles that one-hopped the wall and likely would’ve left the yard were it not for the frigid temperatures at the park. He continued his hot streak at the plate by banging another double against JSerra in the semifinal game. In the Championship Game Carlson collected another pair of hits to help keep the Panthers alive in a game that they were never out of. Carlson also earned the save in the semifinal game, throwing one inning allowing one hit and registering one strikeout.
‘25 SS/RHP Billy Carlson of @CoronaPBaseball.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 19, 2024
The #Vandy commit is off to a hot start for the Panthers with three double in his last two games. Seeing the ball very well right now and taking advantage of every AB. Just missed an HR here.#PBCASI @ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/VmrLBBjrrU
ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM
Outfielders
2024 Ben Reiland - Orange Lutheran - Oklahoma St.
Senior outfielder Ben Reiland got off to a torrid start in the Spring Invitational that saw him hit .385 (5-for-13) that included timely hits resulting in three RBI through four games. Reiland also scored two runs. Reiland drew two critical walks in the semifinal game, cashing in on one of them. The quintessential table setter from the leadoff spot, Reiland helped lead Orange Lutheran to the Championship with his hitting, baserunning, and ability to swipe a bag when needed.
‘24 OF Ben Reiland from @olubaseball shoots a single to LF. #OKStateCommit has swung it well all #PBCASI @shooterhunt / @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/EEJ8I3ulaf
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) March 9, 2024
2026 James Tronstein - Harvard Westlake - Stanford
Sophomore James Tronstein has established himself as one of the top hitters in his class in the state and that was on full display during the Spring Invitational. After hitting .455 (5-for-11), Tronstein made it very clear that he’s a presence to be reckoned with in the Wolverines lineup with two doubles, three RBI, a walk and a pair of runs scored. A threat to steal a bag when needed, Tronstein also played a fantastic centerfield making plays to both sides in critical situations.
Extended 📹 look from #PBCASI
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 21, 2024
👤 James Tronstein @therealjtronny
⚖️ '26 CF - 5'11 165 lbs. - R/R
🏫 @hwbaseball
✒️ #StanfordCommit
⚾ '26 class CA Ranked #4
📓Dynamic RHH w/adv. app. & impact
🛠️ Big time upside w/premium def./off. profile
Full video available on @sst_baseball pic.twitter.com/lB5y0oQx4S
2025 Adrien Ramirez - Gahr
Junior Adrien Ramirez had a huge Spring Invitational for the Gladiators of Gahr impacting games from both sides of the ball. Ramirez finished hitting .714 (5-for-7) with three walks, four RBI, and four runs scored. Ramirez’s impact was also felt on the defensive side where he made two spectacular catches to go along with a few hustle plays to keep runners from advancing.
‘25 INF Adrien Ramirez grabs a hard knock up the middle in B7 for @GahrBaseballl.#PBCASI@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/U6iptcJtRg
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 14, 2024
2024 Derek Curiel - Orange Lutheran - LSU
Senior Derek Curiel got off to a great start to his senior campaign during the Spring Invitational where he hit a clean .400 (4-for-10) with timely hits in key situations. In the semifinal game he had a pair of hits that would help break the game open in favor of the Lancers. Curiel, an LSU signee, also scored four runs and drove in another four to go along with three walks.
Extended 📹 look from #PBCASI
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 20, 2024
👤 Derek Curiel @DerekCuriel
⚖️ CF - 6'2 180 lbs. - L/R
🏫 Orange Lutheran
✒️ #LSUcommit
⚾ '24 class CA #6
⚾ '24 class National #29
📓Smooth LH hitter w/8 barrels in 3 games / one of the best LH bats in the '24 HS Class@shooterhunt pic.twitter.com/bXQovANwur
INFIELDERS
2025 John Short - Cypress
Junior John Short made the most of his return to full health during the Spring Invitational hitting .500 (6-for-12) for the Centurions. Short, a significant uncommitted bat in this class, also drove in four run to go with a pair of walks and a run scored while playing high level defense at the hot corner for Cypress.
‘25 INF John Short continues the doubles train for @CypCentBaseball. Good use of lower half to get it to deep LCF.#PBCASI@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/RgVzuJYpsz
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 15, 2024
2024 Drew Nguyen - El Dorado
Senior Drew Nguyen had a fantastic tournament for the Golden Hawks hitting .600 (6-for-10) over the four games. Nguyen was a catalyst from the middle of the lineup finishing with three RBI, a run scored and a walk. Nguyen also showed his chops at third base making some tough plays look routine.
‘24 INF Drew Nguyen from @edhawksbaseball drops down a huge 2 out bunt single to tie the game in the bottom of the 6th#PBCASI pic.twitter.com/rArJama7c2
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 16, 2024
2025 Cole Clark - Huntington Beach
Junior Cole Clark helped lead the Oilers to a 3-1 finish in the Spring Invitational on the back of hitting .444 (4-for-9) with four RBI, a run scored and a walk. But Clark’s impact was also felt on defense where he made several high level plays at shortstop to stunt rally’s before they happened. In the opener, an 11 inning affair, Clark single handedly killed a late inning rally with a spectacular backhand play that a lot of guys don’t get to, to start an inning-ending double play late in the game.
Huge leadoff double in T9 for ‘25 INF Cole Clark. @HBHS_basebll threatening with 1st and 2nd no outs. 0-0.@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/jWJeFBvNVz
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 11, 2024
2025 Cole Strane - JSerra - USC
Junior Cole Strane took full advantage of every opportunity he had at the plate finishing with a .454 (5-for-11) average. Strane also drove in a pair of runs, scored two runs, and drew a walk in his plate appearances. Strane showed the ability to handle high level pitching with aplomb and the ability to drive the ball using all fields during the tournament.
‘25 MIF Cole Strane (USC) of @JSerraLionsBB finishes off a lengthy at bat by dropping one into center.@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/lwCt2tJ8rF
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 10, 2024
2024 Bryce Rainer - Texas
Senior Bryce Rainer, the No. 1 player nationall in the class, did not disappoint in his four games of the Spring Invitational hitting .357 (5-for-14) with a pair of RBI and a walk. The Texas signee set the table from the leadoff spot where even his outs were of the loud variety. Rainer also hopped on the mound in two relief appearances, touching 96 mph with the fastball and striking out the side twice in four innings of work.
‘24 SS/RHP Bryce Rainer of @hwbaseball. #Texas commit takes this outer half fastball and smokes it through the left side for a leadoff hit in T3. Off to a strong start for Wolverines in early part of ‘24 season. #PBCASI@ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/Y0WL6FhzdQ
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 22, 2024
2024 AJ Beltre - Maranatha - Washington
Senior AJ Beltre had a monster tournament for Marantha who finished 3-1 overall. Hitting in the leadoff spot, the Washington commit collected three multi-hit games with one of them being a three-hit day. Beltre hit .438 (7-for-16) with a triple, two RBI and three runs scored. He also walked twice. His two RBI-game came in a game in which he went hitless but still impacted the offense for the Minutemen who were making their tournament debut.
‘24 SS AJ Beltre from @mhsbaseballfam
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 16, 2024
The #Washingtoncommit scorches a single down the LF line. Second quality at bat for Beltre who drew a 10+ pitch BB to start the game. @shooterhunt / @prepbaseball#PBCASI pic.twitter.com/RA3nZLQ0kJ
CATCHER
2026 Brady Murrietta - Orange Lutheran - Texas
Sophomore Brady Murrietta established himself as the top catcher in his class with the bat, the glove, and his arm. Murrietta hit .444 (4-for-9) including a deep home run in the Championship Game that helped propel the Lancers to the title. Murrietta finished with five RBI, two runs scored, and a walk. He also threw out four would-be base stealers defensively.
‘26 C Brady Murrietta opens up the scoring with a HR over the wall in left. The #Texas commit makes it 2-0 for @olubaseball.#PBCASI@ShooterHunt || @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/EmvMVWWcrE
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) March 9, 2024
UTILITY
2026 Warren Gravely - Santa Margarita
Junior Catcher/Pitcher Warren Gravely quietly put together one of the best offensive tournaments of any participating player. Gravely, a transfer from Northern California, finished the tournament hitting .600 (6-for-10) out of the DH spot for the Eagles. He started and kept rally’s going with multiple key hits as the Eagles finished 2-2 in their inaugural playing of the tournament.
‘26 Warren Gravely IV from @smchsbaseball
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 14, 2024
The #PBRuncommitted Gravely turns around an early FB for a rocket to LCF showing off his advanced offensive ability. Intriguing ‘26 impact bat.@prepbaseball / @shooterhunt#PBCASI pic.twitter.com/4zjnE53tqK
TWO-WAY PLAYERS
2025 Seth Hernandez - Corona - Vanderbilt
The No. 1 player nationally in the 2025 class, Hernandez didn’t disappoint in his high school baseball debut for the Panthers by playing third base, outfield, and pitching. Hernandez finished by hitting .364 (4-for-11) with three RBI, two walks, and a run scored. Hernandez made a huge play in the Championship Game when he caught a ball in middle-deep right field before throwing a strike to home to cut down a run by four steps. Hernandez was also magnificent on the mound, throwing six innings allowing one hit, two runs and striking out nine batters while touching 98 mph with the fastball.
An extended look at ‘25 RHP Seth Hernandez of @CoronaPBaseball.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 14, 2024
Former #PBRAAG23 standout was 96-98 early before settling in at 94-96 (was 94 in 4th).
Finished with 6K’s, 1H, 3BB (all late in outing) and 1ER. #PBCASI @ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball https://t.co/5wMz3xcAq9 pic.twitter.com/ZhG5Bcjyyo
‘25 INF/RHP Seth Hernandez of @CoronaPBaseball.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 16, 2024
Playing RF today the ‘23 @prepbaseball All-American keeps this FB just inside the line the other way for an RBI triple to the Panthers a 1-0 lead as we head to T4. #PBCASI @ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/mOvChpgkJF
2026 Caleb Trugman - Ayala
Sophomore Caleb Trugman was a bit of a revelation during the Spring Invitational making his presence felt early and often. In the opening game of the tournament he made a play to his left up the line where he dove and got fully extended before popping up to throw a dart to first to cut down a runner. Trugman hit .333 (3-for-9) with two runs scored, two RBI, and a walk. In Game Two he threw five stellar innings striking out seven while allowing a single run.
Extended 📹 look from #PBCASI
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 23, 2024
👤 Caleb Trugman @trugman_caleb
⚖️ '26 INF/RHP - 6'4 205 lbs. - R/R
🏫 @ayalabaseball
✒️ @pbr_uncommitted
📓Impact RH offensive profile
⚾ Advanced app. / ability to stick at 3B
🛠️ 2-way potential toolset
Full video available on @sst_baseball pic.twitter.com/TONUJON1i4
‘26 RHP Caleb Trugman from @ayalabaseball
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 13, 2024
FB: 82-84
CB: 64-66
CHG: 70-72
Good mover on mound w/qck arm
Attacks the strike zone
3 K’s thru 2 IP to open game @prepbaseball / @shooterhunt#PBCASI pic.twitter.com/VDuPVHI9Ix
2025 Zach Strickland - Maranatha - UCLA
Junior Zach Strickland made his presence known immediately as he threw the first pitch of the tournament and would go on to dominate from the mound. Strickland threw 10 combined innings over two starts allowing just two hits while striking out 17 and walking one. His Opening Day start was a thing of beauty allowing just one base runner across five while fanning eight. At the plate Strickland contributed in both of his starts, going 4-for-6 in those at-bats and finishing the tournament with a .364 average and a pair of RBI and a triple.
‘25 RHP Zach Strickland of @mhsbaseballfam.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 20, 2024
The #UCLA commit was stellar on Opening Day for the Minutemen going 5 strong innings with 9 K’s while allowing just one hit.
FB: 91-93
CB: 74
SL: 78#PBCASI @ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/AtbDUgRo1s
PITCHERS
2024 Levi Sterling - Notre Dame - Texas
Senior Levi Sterling was amongst the bigger scouting draws of the tournament. The 6-foot-4 RHP/1B didn’t disappoint on the mound, throwing seven innings with five strikeouts, three hits, and two walks over two tournament outings. While he wasn’t in mid-season form, Sterling was good enough to help his team win games. The Texas signee was brilliant in his Opening Day outing against Huntington Beach that resulted in a no-decision as the game went to extra innings.
‘24 RHP Levi Sterling in for the 6th for @NDKNIGHTBASE. Worked through a jam and got out of it clean.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 16, 2024
FB: 89-91
SL: 78-81
CB: 76
CH: 79-80#PBCASI@ShooterHunt || @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/fPfFPjnQF9
2027 Tanner Brown - Huntington Beach - TCU
Freshman Tanner Brown was brilliant in two appearances for the Oilers. Brown, a TCU commit, threw five innings with six strikeouts while allowing one hit. He was masterful in his Opening Day relief appearance where he tossed three scoreless innings while striking out three and inducing weak contact throughout his appearance.
Good look at ‘27 LHP Tanner Brown (TCU) of @HBHS_basebll.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 11, 2024
FB: 85-87
SL: 71-73
CH: 72@prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/At30w4aQzS
2026 Jake Ourique - Gahr
Junior Jake Ourique made the most of his Opening Day start, throwing a complete game in a 6-2 win. Ourique allowed two hits, two runs while striking out five in the outing that propelled the Gladiators into a big time second round matchup. Ourique finished the tournament throwing 11 innings with nine strikeouts, five hits, and three walks.
’26 RHP Jake Ourique from @gahrbaseball
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 10, 2024
FB: 84-87
CB:67-69
CH: 74-76 w/fade
Attacks the zone w/tempo. Feel for 3 pitches.
FB has ride up in zone @prepbaseball / @shooterhunt#PBCASI pic.twitter.com/adPgUOZFwL
2026 Ross Clark - Orange Lutheran
Junior Ross Clark was impressive in his Opening Day relief appearance going four strong innings allowing just two hits while striking out six. He would throw an inning of relief in the Championship Game allowing one hit and registering a strikeout. Clark showed off the improved changeup that just falls off the table to left-handed hitters and has developed into a true weapon for him on the mound.
‘24 RHP Ross Clark of @olubaseball.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 10, 2024
Former #FutureGamer and currently @PBR_Uncommitted has come out on fire in his first inning of work including this punchie. CH has developed into a real weapon. #PBCASI@prepbaseball | @ShooterHunt
FB: 86-87
CH: 81-83 pic.twitter.com/cEJWyewnkO
2027 Michael Aleman - Etiwanda
Freshman Michael Aleman got the Opening Day nod for Etiwanda and was masterful through four innings before running into some trouble. Aleman went 4.2 innings allowing six hits, one earned run while striking out three showing poise beyond his years. In his next appearance, Aleman threw four innings allowing three hits and an earned run. Aleman gave his team a chance to win both games, an impressive feat for a freshman.
‘27 RHP Michael Alemán of @Etiwandabasebll.
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀 (@PrepBaseballCA) February 10, 2024
After a leadoff single has been clean through 2IP with a pair of backwards K’s.
FB: 81-83
SL: 72-73
CH: 73 @prepbaseball | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/qQRdIZWwkm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Showcase | State | Date | Location |
Rising Stars ID: San Diego | CA | 03/24 | Eastlake High School |
Rising Stars ID: Corona | CA | 03/30 | Corona High School |
Rising Stars ID: VTA County | CA | 04/21 | Thousand Oaks High School |
SoCal Rising Stars Game | CA | 05/12 | Mater Dei High School |
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Orange County | CA | 06/01 | Fullerton College |
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County | CA | 06/09 | Westmont College |
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