Nevada Top Prospect: Infield Analysis

Jonathan Merino RHP / 3B / Centennial , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Proportionate throughout his frame. Some present wiry strength and still has room to add size. Some twitch.
Defense: IF. Athleticism shines through defensively. Feet work well through the ball. Tends to field the ball deep between his feet. Has the ability to range to both sides. Exchanges through the mid-section. Footwork and arm strenght keep him on the left side of the left side of the IF. 
Arm: RH. 86 mph. Short, quick arm action. Over-the-top arm slot. Accurate with carry on his throws.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly opened set up. High back elbow with battle toggle timing mechanism. Simple stride back to square. Bat has a steep entry into the hitting zone. Rotational bat path. Weight finishes mostly over his front foot. Lives mostly to the pull side. Did show some power potential to the pull side.
Power: 92 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.33 Laser Timed 60

Garrett Cutting SS / 2B / Arbor View, NV / 2021

Positional Profile: The top infielder and overall prospect in the Nevada's 2021 Class. Has high level actions throughout his game with gap to gap power starting to shine through. Added physicality to his frame provides him ability to hit for both power and average. His tools rank him near the top in each statistical category in his class. Continues to impress each time he is out with us. 
Body: 5-foot-11, 170 pounds. Athletic, strong build. Present strength in his lower half. Broad shoulders with proportionate frame. 
Defense: IF. Clean actions the fielding process. Ranges well to both sides. Does have a tendency to field the ball slightly deep. Presents his glove well. Can tighten up his footwork though ball. Projects to stay up the middle with his speed and arm strength. 
Arm: RH. 85 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Plus carry with accuracy on each of his throws. Has the ability to change arm angles on plays that need it to maintain fluidity. 
Hit: RHH. Projects confidence at the plate. Wide, squared set up. Hands start head high with a small timing rhythm. Slow float into his backside load followed by a short stride. Excellent hand speed into the zone. Level bat path with some natural lift. Above average barrel awareness allows him to drive the ball to all fields. Finishes high with two hands. Drove the ball with authority to both gaps. Showed his present power to the pull side. Projects to hit for power and average at the next level. One of the, if not the, top bat in the state. 
Power: 100 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: Did not run. 

Luke Metzker SS / RHP / Bishop Manogue Catholic , NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Broadness in his shoulder. Some present wiry strength. Has plenty of room to add size. Athleticism shines through in each part of his game.
Defense: IF. Confident actions through the ball. Presents his glove well. Above average footwork allows him to play through the ball. Ranges well to both sides with comfort in the backhand play. Actions and arm strength should keep him on the left side of the IF.
Arm: RH. 85 mph. Short, quick arm action. High ¾ to over-the-top arm slot. Present carry. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic set up with weight starting slightly back. Medium leg kick. Level bat path into the zone with some lift through extension. High one-handed finish. Power potential to both gaps. Produced line drives throughout his round.
Power: 90 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.36 Laser Timed 60

Julian Molto-Herrera RHP / 3B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 180 pounds. Developed, athletic build. Broad shoulders with a wide back. Present strength in his legs. Used his lower half well throughout his game.
Defense: IF. Feet work well through the ball. Confident actions. Presents glove well. Some range to both sides. Solid 3B with the ability to hold down 2B as well. Has the arm and footwork to play both. 
Arm: RH. 85 mph. Short, quick arm. Over-the-top arm slot. Accurate with carry on his throws.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, squared set up. Medium leg kick that gets down on time. Efficient hand path to the ball with slight lift through extension. High 2 handed finished. Present power to the pull side. Has the ability ot drive the ball to both gaps.
Power: 99 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.93 Laser Timed 60

Tyler Avery RHP / 1B / Bishop Gorman , NV / 2022

Defense: 1B. Showed some comfort coming off the bag. Footwork is work in progress around the bag. Presents a big target for his infielders and receives the ball well. 
Arm: RH. 84 mph. Carry on his throws. High 3/4 arm slot. 
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide, slightly opened stance. Hands start in a slow rhythm at the center of his body. Significant hand load with a small weight transfer to his back side, followed by a small stride. Has an efficient hand path into the zone with natural lift out of the zone. Slightly rotational swing that forces his bat to leave the zone early. Has a high two handed finish. Impressive power during his BP round as he left the yard to CF. Did show gap to gap power potential as well. 
Power: 100 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.60 Laser Timed

Brandon Escobar 2B / SS / West Bloomfield , NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-9, 168 pounds. Athletic build with present strength and quick twitch. Understands his size and stays within throughout his game. Still has room to add size and strength.
Defense: MIF. Speed and lateral quickness keep him up the middle. Smooth actions through the fielding process with a quick transfer. Ranges well to both sides with feel for the backhand play. Above average footwork. Seems to show more comfort at the 2B position.
Arm: RH. 84 mph. High ¾ arm slot. Accuracy and carry on each of his throws. Quality footwork allows him to gain momentum to target.
Hit: LHH. Spread, slightly squatted set up. High back elbow. Slow sink into his back side with medium leg kick. Efficient hand path with excellent barrel awareness. Squared up a majority of the balls during BP round. Some present power to the pull side gap. Can spray the ball to all fields. 
Power: 94 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.62 Laser Timed 60. Uses speed to amplify each part of his game.

Seth McGrath 3B / RHP / Bishop Manogue Catholic , NV / 2021

Positional Profile: Present size and strength keeps him the corner infield position. Fits the prototypical corner infield body type with arm strength and power that should allow him to stay at 3B at the next level.
Body: 6-foot-0, 187 pounds. Present strength throughout his frame with broad shoulders and a solid lower half that he uses well throughout his game. A gym rat that could see even more strength added to his frame as he heads into his senior year.
Defense: Shows promising actions in the field that are still being polished. Has shown improvement defensively since February with smoother actions thorough the ball. Positions himself well with quality glove presentation.
Arm: RH. 84 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Accurate with some carry. 
Hit: Slightly wide, athletic set up. Minimal pre pitch movement with a compact stride. Uses a quick negative hand push load into a slight uppercut swing to help elevate the ball. One of the few prospects to leave the yard during the live simulated play. High hand finish with a slight back bend to emphasize the lift on the ball. 
Power: 87.3 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.61 Laser Time

Gavin Moreno LHP / 1B / Spanish Springs , NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. Strong, athletic build. Present strength throughout his frame. Has some twitch at the plate and on the mound. 
Defense: 1B. Quality actions coming off the bag. His feet work well to receive good hops then reset for the throw. Tends to field the ball slightly deep. Presents a good target and receives the ball well. 
Arm: LH. 84 mph. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Lowers his arm slot to stay fluid on double play ball. Carry on his throws across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Wide, squatted set up. Coiled load followed by a minimal stride. Slightly uphill swing path. Finishes balanced with a high finish. Stayed mostly in the middle of the yard. Some present power to the pull side. 
Power: 92 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.76 Laser Timed 60

Jared Stevenson SS / OF / McQueen , NV / 2021

Positional Profile: Physical maturity has seen him add the speed tool to his game that will allow him to be competent at any position on the field. His actions in the OF are currently more polished than his IF actions. His versatility helps add value to him as a prospect who can be added to any line up as a middle to top of the order bat with the ability to play any position on the field.
Body: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic build with some twitchiness. Has room to add strength and size. Has seen progress throughout his game because of his physical development over the past few months and could continue seeing that progress as he adds more strength to his frame.
Defense: Primary IF, but could end up making the transition to the OF at the next level. Shows projectable action at SS. Tends to field the ball slightly deep, but get the ball out quickly. Could hold down any infield position. Showed natural comfort in the outfield. Comes through the ball with fluidity and confidence. 
Arm: IF - 83 mph. OF - 86 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Accurate with above average carry on his ball. 
Hit: Wide based set up. Small hand rhythm in his pre pitch. Slow, compact load into his back side. Simple stride with flashes of a small hanging leg kick. Uses excellent hand speed to drive the ball to all fields with some present power to the pull side. Has some natural lift through his swing. Has a high two-handed finish staying balanced in his legs throughout.
Power: 95.4 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan 
Run: 6.83 Laser Time

Logan Pruski SS / RHP / Bishop Manogue, NV / 2022

Dominik Tavares SS / 2B / Basic Academy, NV / 2021

Positional Profile: MIF. Scrappy style of play with some twitchiness. Gamer with above average instincts in the field, at the plate and on the base paths. Can hold down the shortstop position, but could see him making the move to second at the next level with his foot speed and arm strength. Never an easy out at the plate. Had multiple extended at-bats during Live Simulated play with two hits against some of the top arms in the state.
Body: 5-foot-9, 165 pounds. Compact, proportionate frame. Athletic build. Some twitchiness. Has room to add strength. 
Defense: SS/2B. Ranges well to both the forehand and backhand side. Clean actions with fluidity through the fielding process. Excellent glove presentation. Quick exchange through mid section. Gets the ball out quickly.
Arm: RH. 83 mph. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 with some carry. Accurate across the diamond. Has the ability to change arm angle to stay smooth through the play. 
Hit: Starts with a slightly spread/upright stance. Uses pre pitch hand rhythm for timing. Small load into his back side with a medium high leg kick. Gets down on time allowing him to spray ball to all field. Level bat path through the zone. Finishes balanced 
Power: 88.3 mph via TrackMan
Run: 7.34 Laser Timed 60. 

Sebastian Lopez SS / 2B / Coronado, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-0, 160 pounds. Athletic build with present strength his upper half. Proportionate frame. Some twitch. Still has room to add strength and size. 
Defense: IF. Competent IF actions. Can gain some control in his feet. Ranges well to both sides. Present comfort in the back hand play. Solid MIF with an arm to stay on the left side of the IF.
Arm: RH. 82 mph. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, opened setup. Weight starts slightly forward. Loads with a medium leg kick. Efficient bat path with present quickness in his hands. Natural lift. Produced hard hit balls throughout his round. Current middle of the order bat. 
Power: 89 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.37 Laser Timed 60

Tai Nguyen 1B / OF / Bishop Gorman , NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. Physical specimen with a proportionate frame. Above average present strength. Uses his physicality well throughout his game. 
Defense: 1B. Comes off the bag mostly upright. Developing footwork coming off the bag. Slightly stiff actions through the fielding process. Could potentially make the move to the OF down the road.
Arm: RH. 82 mph. Short, quick arm action. Some stiffness. ¾ arm slot. Some carry on his throws.
Hit: RHH. Spread, athletic stance. Weight starts towards his back side. Coiled load. Enters the zone on a level bat path with natural lift through extension. Well above average bat speed. High two-handed finish. Uses physicality well in his swing. Ball jumped off his bat during his batting practice round. Quality barrell awareness that his used to line a ball 
Power: 97 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.93 Laser Timed 60

Seth Barden 1B / RHP / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds. Added physicality to his frame improved a majority of his metrics. Athletic, wiry build with some present strength in his lower half. 

Defense: IF. Corner infield type actions. Foot speed limits lateral ranges, but does have clean actions through ground balls at him. Relies mostly on his athleticism during fielding process. 
Arm: RH. IF – 82 mph. Some carry with accuracy on his throws
Hit: RH. Tall set up with subtle hand rhythm, head high. Medium leg kick. Lifts through his swing path with tendency to get rotational. Stayed mostly middle-pull. Produced mostly flyballs throughout his round with flashes of pull side power.
Power: 94 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.02 Laser Timed 60

Trey Thomas 1B / RHP / Carson, NV / 2022

Shawn Whelan SS / 2B / Foothill, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-10, 140 pounds. Lean build. Broad shoulders leave him plenty of room to add size and strength to his frame. 
Defense: IF. Confident, fluid actions through the ball. Feet work well to get him quality hops. Presents glove well. Ranges well to both sides. Comfort in the back hand play. Projects as a 2B at the next level, but arm strength and actions could keep him at SS.
Arm: RH. 81 mph. Short, quick arm. Accurate with some carry. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, tall set up. Medium leg kick load. Efficient to the ball. Bat path levels out through the zone. Compact, line drive type. Sprayed the ball from gap to gap. 
Power: 81 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.40 Laser Timed 60

Sam Lucas III OF / SS / Shadow Ridge, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Proportionate throughout his frame. Has twitch. Broad shoulders. Has room to add size and strength. 
Defense: IF. Raw, athletic features. Tends to field the ball deep. Feet work well to get him going towards his target. Easy range to both sides. Feel for the backhand play. OF. Confident actions in the OF. Feet work well through the ball and get him on line with his target. Athleticism allows him to hold down any OF position.
Arm: RH. IF - 80 mph. OF – 82 mph. Long, loose arm. High ¾ arm action. Carry on his throws. 
Hit: RHH. Spread, squared set up. Coiled load with small leg kick. Natural lift through the zone. Some rotational features. Showed his ability to drive the ball to both gaps. 
Power: 84 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.90 Laser Timed 60

Billy Ham 2B / 3B / Bishop Gorman , NV / 2021

Body:  6-foot-0, 185 pounds. Athletic build with present strength. Has added physicality to his frame the has translate to each part of his game.   

Defense: Competent action. Efficient exchange through the midsection. Flashes range to both sides. Current 2B but could transition to 3B with added physicality and arm strength

Arm: RH. 87 mph. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. 

Hit: LHH. Athletic, squared stance. Hands start head high. Toe tap. Efficient, level hand path. Natural lift through the zone. Quality extension through the ball. Doubled to RCF wall during game play.

Power: 80 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan

Run: 7.56 Laser Timed 60

Justin Scioli SS / 2B / Arbor View, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-1, 180 pounds. Large, strong build. Present strength in his lower half. 
Defense: Corner infield type. Works around the ball well. Tends to field it slightly deep. Shows confort in the forehand and backhand plays. 
Arm: RH. 80 mph. Short, quick arm. On line throws. 
Hit: RHH. Starts spread, weight starts on his front side. Stays mostly upright through his swing. Rotational type. Stays mostly middle-pull. Power potential when his body stays connected.
Power: 90 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.13 Laser Timed 60

Noah Tschopp 1B / RHP / Rancho , NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-5, 200 pounds. Continues to develop physically. Lean build with long levers. Some broadness in the shoulders. Has room to add physicality to his frame. 
Defense: 1B. Corner IF type. Moves well for his size. Feet work well through the ball. Flashes ranges to both side with some fluidity. 
Arm: RH. 84 mph. Accurate with some carry. Can change arm angles.
Hit: RHH. Tall, squared set up. Bat works down into the zone. Some natural lift through extension. Mostly upper half in his swing. Line drive/flyball filled round.
Power: 93 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.00 Laser Timed 60

Lauren Binney C / 3B / Liberty , NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-9, 172 pounds. Thick, athletic build. Already has some present strength. Room add more size on to his broad shoulders frame. 
Defense: C. Showed capable receiving abilities behind the plate. Present strength helps him stick pitches down in the zone. Maintain excellent balance. Projects to stay behind the plate.IF. Hops into position. Current footspeed limits range. Tends to field the ball deep. Athleticism takes over during the fielding process. Showed comfort in the backhand. 
Arm: RH. IF - 79 mph. C - 74 mph. Above average carries his throws. Some work to be done on getting his throws down around the bag  
Hit: RHH. Wide set up. Full body rhythm for timing with a high back elbow. Slow load into his back side with a quick up and down leg kick. Has a quick, exaggerated hand load that does cause some timing issues, but when he is on time he showed impressive present power to the middle of the yard. Stays in his legs well. Projects to add to his power numbers as he continues to add physical strength.
Power: 87 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.50 Laser Timed 60

Quentin Anguay SS / 2B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Positional Profile: Possessed some of the smoothest actions at the Top Prospect regardless of class. Projects to stay up the middle. Could see his overall game improve as his foot speed continues to progress. Held his own at the plate against the older classes proving he could be eventually be a top of the order bat. 
Body: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds. Athletic, youthful build. Proportionate frame with broad shoulders that leave him plenty of room to add size and strength.
Defense: Athleticism shines through defensively. Positions himself well receiving quality hops as he displays clean actions through the ball. Presented his glove well with quality footwork. Has the ability to range to both the forehand and backhand side with comfort in the back hand play already present.
Arm: RH. 79 mph. Short, quick arm action from high 3/4 slot. Some carry with accuracy. Has the ability to change arm slots to maintain fluidity through the fielding process.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly wide, athletic base. Hands head high with a small sink into his back side load. Uses a small hanging leg kick with a negative hand push to create separation. Shows projectable hand speed with a slightly steep hand path through the zone as he finishes with his weight slightly over his front side and a high one handed finish. Produced a line drive filled BP round with the ball sprayed all over the field. Lined a base hit to RF during game play. 
Power: 93.7 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan. 
Run: 7.45 Laser Timed

Tucker Berg 2B / SS / Centennial , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 170 pound. Strong, athletic build. Proportionate. Has added physicality to his frame over the past few month. That strength should continue to amplify each part of his game.
Defense: IF. Athletic set up into a small hop. Clean, simple actions through the ball. Positions himself well to receive quality hops. Does tend to field the ball slightly deep, but his footwork keeps him working though the ball. His current foot speed and range should keep him at 2B. 
Arm: RH. 79 mph. Accurate with some carry. Has the ability to change arm angles to maintain smoothness through the fielding process.  
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly opened set up with his weight starting middle. Slow sink into his back side with a similar slow hand load. Small hovering leg kick. Efficient, level hand path. Short, one handed follow through. Keeps hands inside the ball well. Stays in the big part of the yard. Understands his game as a line drive type guy.
Power: 87 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.50 Laser Timed 60

Christian Carnes RHP / 3B / McQueen , NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. Slender build with long limbs. Room to add significant size and strength. Projects to improve in each area of his game, especially on the mound, as continues to develop physically. 
Defense: IF. Competent actions that should keep him at 3B. Presents the glove well. Belt high transfer. Showed comfort with the backhand play.
Arm: RH. 79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick, loose arm. Accurate on his throws with some carry. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open set up. Exaggerated bat toggle. Knee to knee load with the slight arm bar. Level bat path through the hitting zone that produced line drives during his batting practice round. High finish with one hand. Balanced finish. Flashes of power potential to the pull side. Stayed mostly middle/pull. 
Power: 88 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.31 Laser Timed 60

Brandon Swanson RHP / 3B / Faith Lutheran , NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. Thick, strong build. Broad shoulders with present strength in his lower half. 
Defense: IF. Competent infielding actions. Tends to sit back on the ball. Back side stays elevated in turn causing him to field the ball deep. Has feel for plays to the forehand and backhand side. Projects to stay as a corner IF.
Arm: RH. 79 mph. Quick, loose arm. ¾ arm slot. Accurate with some carry. 
Hit: RHH. Wide, tall set up. Toe tap load with a slight coil in his upper half. Level bat path through a rotational type swing. Uses lower half well. Stayed mostly in the middle of the yard. Drove balls to both gaps with authority and has present power to the pull side. 
Power: 98 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.10 Laser Timed 60

Gavin Duvall 1B / RHP / Basic, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-5, 205 pounds. Large, strong build. Proportionate frame. Still has plenty of room to add strength. 
Defense: 1B. Presents big target. Footspeed limits range. Receives ball well. 
Arm: RH. 77 mph. Stays mostly at ¾ arm slot. Changes slot to maintain fluidity. 
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic set up. Loads into slight arm bar with high back elbow. Level bat path with a high one handed finish. Some power potential to the pull side. Stays mostly in the middle of the field.
Power: 90 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.32 Laser Timed 60

Rylan Evans SS / 3B / Moapa Valley, NV / 2022

Positional Profile: Possibly the biggest riser in the 2022 class following the event, Evans put on a performance at the Nevada Top Prospect event. A small school prospect out of Moapa Valley, he showed advanced feel for the game on both sides of the baseball. An interesting player that we will be keeping a close eye on in the coming years.
Body: 5-foot-10, 165 pounds. Athletic build on a frame that provides plenty of room for additional strength and size. Some twitchiness. 
Defense: MIF. Proved himself as one of the top defenders in the 2022 Class after a clean fielding session that showcase smooth actions through the ball as well as laterally during the Pro-Style Workout with feel for the backhand play. Continued that into the game play where he showed range deep into the six hole making a spinning jump throw to first to get the runner out by a half step. 
Arm: RH. 77 mph. Quick, accurate arm with some carry. Gets the ball out quick.  
Hit: Slightly wide, athletic set up. Shoulder high hand toggle load with a high back elbow. Slight weight shift into back side with waist high leg kick with slight bat wrap. Above average hand speed producing power to both gaps. In game swing was more controlled helping him go 2 for 2 with a single and triple to RCF. Aggressive approach at the plate. 
Power: 100 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan. 
Run:  7.16 Laser Timed 60

Tyler Tiedeman SS / 2B / Faith Lutheran, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-8, 140 pounds. Youthful appearance with plenty of physical development to come. Possesses some twitch.
Defense: IF. Competent infield actions. Hands work well. Smooth through his exchange. Comfort ranging to both the forehand and backhand side. Projectable MIF.
Arm: RH. 77 mph. Quick arm action. Changes his arm angle to stay fluid.
Hit: RHH. Athletic type set up. Flashes a steep bat patch into the zone. Handles the low pitch well. Stays mostly in the middle of the yard. Added physicality will help his offensive game.
Power: 82 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.28 Laser Timed 60

Alex Rhynes SS / OF / Rancho, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds. Athletic, lean build. Above average athleticism. Some wiry strength. Some twitch. Has plenty of room to add size and strength. 
Defense: IF. Clean, fluid actions through the fielding process. Has some swagger about him. Excellent feet. Hands work well with quality glove presentation. Ranges well to both the forehand and backhand sides. Has the present actions to remain up the middle. Could be a player that develops into one of the top IF in Nevada’s 2023 class.
Arm: RH. 77 mph. Short, quick arm action. High ¾ arm slot. Some carry. 
Hit: RHH. Spread, closed stance. Starts slightly squatted. Bat toggle timing mechanism. Toe tap load. Come upright as his stride lands. Slight uphill swing path. High two-handed finish. Line drive type hitter with some power potential as he continues to add physicality to his game. 
Power: 89 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.31 Laser Timed 60

Michael Brown SS / 3B / Shadow Ridge , NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-5, 115 pounds. Slender, youthful build. Projects to add significant size and strength in the coming years. Physical development should amplify each part of his game. 
Defense: IF. Despite being undersized, he could be put near the top when it comes to infield actions. Above average footwork with easy flow through each ground ball. Showed projectable lateral capabilities with some present range to both sides. Showed comfort in the back hand. Currently undersized player that produces one of the top fielding sessions at the event.
Arm: RH. 76 mph. Accurate with flashes of carry when his direction is going towards the bag. Has the ability change arm slots to maintain fluidity throughout the fielding process.
Hit: SH. LHH - Relaxed, open set up. High elbow. Slow sink into his back leg with a knee to knee hovering leg kick. Small hand load to get separation. Excellent barrel awareness with one handed extension through the zone. Sprayed the ball from gap to gap. Turned on an inside FB during game play for a base hit to RF. RHH - Similar set up to his LH swing. Open with a small hand rhythm. Small sink into his back leg with a knee to knee, hovering leg kick. Weight does tend to fall forward forcing his bat angle to be steeper from the right side. Did show more power potential to the pull side. 
Power: 81 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.88 Laser Timed 60

Drew Cammann 3B / RHP / Green Valley, NV / 2023

Body: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. Long limbed, developing frame. Athletic, proportionate build with some present strength. Plenty of room to add size and strength. 
Defense: IF. Projects to remain a corner infielder. Tends to sit back on the ball. Elevated back side causes his hands to sink back. Has the ability to move laterally. Simple adjustments made to his fielding could see significant improvements.
Arm: RH. 76 mph. High 3/4 to over-the-top arm slot. 
Hit: RHH. Wide set up. Slow sink into his back side with a small hovering leg kick. Level bat path through the zone with quality extension through the ball. Simple, repeated swing. Produced a line drive filled round. Live in the middle for the field with power potential to the pull side. 
Power: 96 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.66 Laser Timed 60

Billy Scaldeferri SS / OF / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Broad shoulder that provide him plenty of room to add strength and size. Some twitch. Physical development should help amplify each part of his game. 
Defense: IF. Prototypical shortstop actions. Fluid through the ball. Quality glove work. Ranges well to both the forehand and backhand sides. One of the top 2023 infielders in the state. 
Arm: RH. 75 mph. Loose, quick arm. High ¾ arm slot. Accurate with some carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic set up. Starts slightly open. Efficient, steep bat path into the zone. Gets extended well with a high finish. Produced line drives throughout his round. Power potential to both gaps. Tripled to RCF during game play. Will be an exciting bat to follow in the coming years.
Power: 94 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.37 Laser Timed 60

Braiden Galvin SS / 2B / Liberty , NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-9, 185 pounds. Stocky, strong build. Thick lower half. Increased strength helped improve his overall game.
Defense: IF. Clean actions with some flare. Flows well through the fielding process. Presents his glove well. Ranges well to both sides with feel for the backhand play. Feet work well with some extra actions that could be simplified. Currently could stay up the middle, projects to possibly make the move to 3B
Arm: RH. 75 mph. Loose, quick arm. Accurate with some carry. Can change arm angle to stay fluid.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly spread set up. Projects confidences. Loads into his backside with medium leg kick. Gets down on time. Efficient bat path to the ball. Excellent barrel awareness with the abililty to drive the ball to both gaps. Some present power, especially to pull side. Went 3-for-3 during game play. 
Power: 95 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.02 Laser Timed 60

Kaiden Regan 1B / LHP / McQueen , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Strong, thick build on a large frame. Has some twitch. Proportionate throughout. Athletic. Moves well for his size. 
Defense: 1B. Footwork continues to improve around the bag. Some tendency to be flat footed through the fielding process. Athleticism allows him to receive good hops. Presents a quality target for IF. Feet work well on the bag.
Arm: LH. 71 mph. Short arm cycle. Over-the-top arm action. Accurate with some carry. 
Hit: LHH. Spread, tall stance. Hands start chest high. Rocks back into a small leg kick. Efficient swing path using his strength well. Stays in his legs. Can get slightly rotational. Produced a quality round of BP with his present power on display.
Power: 102 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.08 Laser Timed 60

Christopher Cascardo 1B / 3B / Coronado , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 180 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Has continued to add strength. Still has room to add quality size to his frame. 
Defense: IF. Lateral quickness and arm strength keep him at 1B. Has improved feel around the bag. Receives the ball well. Footwork is still a work in progress, but has continued to show progress.
Arm: RH. 74 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. Takes his time to get gathered. Accurate on his throws.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, tall stance. Back foot turned slightly inward. Slow, simple rhythm in the hands. Toe tap load into his back side. Efficient hand path to the ball with a level/slight uphill swing path. Shoulder high, two handed finish. Excellent understanding of his swing. His bat is the best part of his game. Middle of the order type. Drove the ball from gap to gap. Power potential is beginning to turn into preset power to the pull side. 
Power: 94 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.49 Laser Timed 60

PJ Gilbert 2B / OF / Robert Mcqueen , NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-7, 150 pounds. Compact, athletic build. Present quick twitch. Understands his size and plays within himself. Plenty of room to add size and strength to his frame.
Defense: IF. Competent action. Presents gloves well with funnel through the middle section. Gets around the ball to get his body going in the right direction. Ranges well to both sides. Showed feel for the backhand play. Projects to stay at 2B.
Arm: RH. 74 mph. High ¾ slot. Accurate. 
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly spread set up. Sinks down into load with a minimal stride. Slight arm bar. Level, efficient bat path. Above average barrel awareness. Can spray the ball to all fields. Scrappy style of play comes through at the plate. 
Power: 88 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.81 Laser Timed 60. Uses speed to amplify each part of his game.

Jackson Sanford SS / RHP / North Tahoe, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-8, 130 pounds. Small, youthful frame. Lean, developing build. Has plenty of room to add size and strength. Physical development should seen improvements in his overall game.
Defense: IF. Competent IF action. Does tend to sit back. Fields the ball deep. Flashes some range to both sides. Projects as a 2B with his current size and footspeed. 
Arm: RH. 74 mph. Quick, loose arm action. ¾ arm slot. Works well when he body is going in the direction of his target. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open set up. Low hovering leg kick back to square. Weight transfers to his front side at foot strike. Swing can get rotational. Line drive type hitter. Stays mostly in the middle of the yard. 
Power: 81 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.57 Laser Timed 60

Thomas DaSilva 1B / RHP / Liberty, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-1, 160 pounds. Athletic, lean build. Projectable frame with some quick twitch. Continues to add physicality.  
Defense: IF. Improved footwork around the bag. Aggressive off the bag. Positions himself well to receive a quality hop. Tends to rush through the double play ball. Receives the ball well. 
Arm: RH. 73 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short, quick arm cycle. Some carry on his throws. 
Hit: RHH. Wide set up with his weight slightly forward. Exaggerated load with his front foot almost coming together with his back foot. Slight arm bar with his load. Level bat path through the zone with some natural lift. Some tendency to cast his hands. Showed power potential to the pull side with an ability to drive the ball to both gaps. 
Power: 88 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.24 Laser Timed 60

Bryan Green LHP / 1B / Spanish Springs, NV / 2021

Profile: 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. The thick built lefty has a developed frame with proportionate strength throughout. Added physicality has had a positive impact on his velocity. A high ceiling prospect that projects to add more velocity down the road with some polish on his delivery.
Defense: 1B. Comes off the bag well. Tends to field the ball deep. Efficient glove to hand. Comes up to mostly upright during throw. Moves well for his size. Presents a good target and receives well. 
Arm: LH. 75 mph. Loose, quick arm. Has the ability to change slots to maintain fluidity. Mostly from low ¾ arm slot.  
Hit: LHH. Tall, spread stance. Hands start chest high. Small sink into back side with minimal stride. Slight arm bar hand load. Natural lift through his swing. Rotational. Lives moslty to the pull side, but flashes his ability to drive the ball to the opposite field gap. Present power to the pull side. 
Power: 95 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.62 Laser Timed 60

Aiden Hall 1B / 3B / Spanish Springs, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. Strong, thick build on a large frame. Present size keeps him at the corner IF position. 
Defense: IF. Moves well for his size. Tends to field the ball deep. Footwork allowed him to receive quality hops. Limited lateral range. Showed some feel for the backhand play. Stands mostly upright on each of his throws.  
Arm: RH. 73 mph. Short arm cycle. High ¾ to over-the-top arm slot. On line with his throws
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly opened set up. Small toe tap load with an extended stride. Weight transfers into front side. Slighlty rotational. Lifts through his swing. Back bend finish. Present power to the pull side. 
Power: 97 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.60 Laser Timed 60

Bryson Horton SS / 2B / Robert McQueen, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. Strong, athletic build. Broad shoulders. Recent size and strength gains have improved each part of his game.
Defense: Competent actions through the ball. Tends to have a high back side causing his hands to sink back. Can range to both sides with some feel for the back hand. Still has some raw features. Could eventually make the transition to third with present foot speed. 
Arm: RH. 74 mph. Short, stiff arm action. High ¾ arm slot. Accurate on his throws.
Hit: RHH. Spread, square set up. Simple hand toggle rhythm with pick up and put down stride. Level bat path with some lift through extension. Stays mostly in the big part of the yard. Present power to the pull side. Hit a no doubt blast to left field during game play. Solid middle of the order bat.
Power: 93 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.32 Laser Timed 60

Dallin Smith C / 1B / Coronado, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds. Strong, proportionate build. Athletic with present strength throughout. 
Defense: C. Quality presentation of pitches. Tends to open up to 3B on throws to 2B. Some development needed with his blocking. IF. Some comfort coming off the bag. Serviceable at 1B. Present a quality target and receives well. 
Arm: RH. 72 mph. On line throws. Some carry. 
Hit: SH. RHH. Spread, slightly open set up. Efficient to the ball. Keeps his hands inside the ball well. Lived mostly middle-other way. Stays in his legs. LHH. Natural side. Tall, squared set up. Quick to the ball with quality barrel awareness. Moslty middle-pull. Some present power to the pull side. 
Power: 93 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.30 Laser Timed 60

Casey Kapushy SS / 3B / Liberty, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-9, 175 pounds. Stocky, medium build. Has the frame to add size and strength. 
Defense: Competent actions with some smoothness through the fielding process. Exchanges low with quick glove to hand. Flows well. Ranges well to both sides. Comfort in the back hand side. Projects as a 3B with current foot speed.
Arm: RH. 76 mph. Quick, loose arm. ¾ arm slot. Some carry. Accurate on his throws. 
Hit: RHH. Spread, squatted setup. Full body rhythm for timing. Simple heal lift type stride. Stays in his legs well. Tends to get upright during the swinging process. Some lift in his swing. Produced consistent line drives after he got his timing. Power potential especially to the pull side. 
Power: 91 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.69 Laser Timed 60

Andrew Israel SS / 2B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Improved physicality over the past year with more to come. Some present twitch.
Defense: IF. Competent actions through the ball. Gets around the ball and presents glove well. Ranges well to both sides with feel for the backhand play. Physical development has seen his defensive play improve.
Arm: RH. 71 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action. Accurate. Some carry when he gets his body in that direction. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic set up. Toe tap load with significant weight shift to back side. Natural lift through the zone. Produced line drives once he got his timing. Stayed mostly middle of the yard. Some power potential to the pull side. 
Power: 84 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.14 Laser Timed 60

Rolen Driscoll C / 2B / Rancho , NV / 2023

Positional Profile: This is a player who won't jump off the stat sheet at you, but ranks among the top of the prospects in attendance in toughness. Produced three extended at bat during the Live Simulated Play, all resulting in hits all over the field. Zero pass balls and threw out a baserunner trying to steal third. A gritty, undersized player that you want in your dugout.
Body: 5-foot-7, 155 pounds. Youthful appearance with physical development on the horizon. Has plenty of room to add strength to his frame. Has athletic ability that he uses well throughout his game.
Defense: C. Posted a 1.99 Pop Time that showcased his quick catch and throw abilities. Still could use some polish on the receiving end and added physical strength should help with his ability to stick pitches especially as the velocity continues to increase. 
Arm: 69 mph. Accurate.
Hit: Wide based set up with weight split between feet. Heavy sink into his back side with an arm bar hand load. Simple pick up and put down stride with flashes of heavy foot strike. Rotational swing but manages to spray the ball to the big part of the yard. High one handed finish. 
Power: 84 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.65 Laser Timed 60

Evan Gant LHP / OF / Arbor View, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-8, 150 pounds. Proportionate, slightly stocky build on a small frame. Has plenty of room to add size and strength. 
Defense: 1B. Some athleticism coming off the bag. Receives the ball well. Footwork has room for improvement. OF. Competent actions in the OF. Comes through the ball with confidence. Efficient exchange. Clean footwork.
Arm: LH. 68 mph. ¾ arm slot. Ability to change arm slots depending on the play. Accurate.
Hit: LHH. Tall, opened set up with shoulder high hands rhythm. Squares up with stride. Level swing path that tends be more rotational. Weight mostly in heels throughout swing. Can hit the ball to all fields.
Power: 83 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.50 Laser Timed 60

Theodore Chartier C / 3B / Legacy, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-9, 190 pounds. Stocky build with strength in his lower half. Has room to add physicality to his frame.
Defense: C. Competent receiver. Increased flexibility will improve his set up. Blocking is a work in progress. Some athletic. Physical development should improve his game . IF. Foot speed keeps him at a corner infield position. Could see significant progress with improved footwork. Shows comfort in the backhand play.  
Arm: RH. IF - 68 mph. C - 72 mph. Quick, short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. 
Hit: RHH. Wide based set up. Hands start shoulder high. Weight starts middle with a drastic load into his back side. Quick, medium high leg kick. Weight tends to fall slightly into his front side. Level bat path. Finishes upright. Has the ability to spray the ball to all fields. Power potential to the pull side. 
Power: 84 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.81 Laser Timed 60

Chaz McNelis 2B / SS / Green Valley , NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Some present strength with more to come. Improved physical conditioning with range and speed both improving since earlier this year. 
Defense: IF. Simple, clean actions. Improved speed allows him to have more lateral range. Presents his glove well. Continues to improve infield play. Solid MIF with a high ceiling.
Arm: RH. 69 mph. Developing arm. Short, pushy arm action. Over-the-top arm slot. Accurate
Hit: LHH. Athletic, tall set up. Simple, toe tap load. Level bat through the zone with some lift through extension. Once he got on time, he produces some loud contact. Stays mostly in the middle of the yard. Solid middle of the order bat.  
Power: 81 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.92 Laser Timed 60

Tyler Johnson C / 1B / Palo Verde, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds. Thick, athletic build. Present, proportionate strength throughout. 
Defense: C. 2.35 Pop Time. Foot speed correlates to his pop time. Balanced in his set up. Competent receiving skills. Some difficulties sticking the lower pitch. 
Arm: RH. 63 mph. Short, glove to ear arm action. Over-the-top angle. 
Hit: RHH. Spread, mostly upright set up. Simple coil load. Level bat path through the zone with natural lift at extension. Tends to get rotational. Has the ability to drive the ball to both gaps. Found the barrel throughout his round. 
Power: 90 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.01 Laser Timed 60

Charles Gagen 3B / C / Sierra Lutheran, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-9, 190 pounds. Thick, stocky build. Has some present strength. Can still add physicality to his frame.
Defense: IF. Corner infielder. Presents glove well. Come through with ball. Some lateral range with comfort in the forehand and backhand plays. Exchanges through mid-section. Gets the ball out with some quickness.
Arm: RH. 63 mph. High ¾ arm slot. Short, efficient arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow set up. Low hovering, extended leg kick. Weight stays mostly middle. Slight rotational swing. Bath path enters the zone level with natural lift through finish. High, lean back extension.
Power: 84 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.97 Laser Timed 60