Nevada Top Prospect: Pitcher Analysis

Reed Schaefer LHP / 1B / Desert Oasis, NV / 2021

Profile: 6-foot-4, 195 pounds. Developed, proportionate build. Understands how to use his long lever well in his delivery. Confidence and solidified mechanics have allowed him to seen velocity jumps as well as consistency improvements in his strike throwing ability. Committed to Arizona the night before his appearance on the mound, he was able to have a free and easy outing where he set a new velocity PR.
Delivery:  Starts tall and narrow on the far right side of the rubber. Rhythmic, toe tap motion into a chest high peaking leg kick. Sinks into a drop and drive delivery type with an on line stride. Good extension after follow through with some fall off towards the third base line. 
Arm Action: Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. When his arm is on time, he has the ability to dominate. Some inconsistencies with his timing cause him to be around the zone, but is much improved over the past few months to simplify and find as consistent rhythm.
FB: Max 91 mph. Sat 88-90 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1910 RPM. Natural downhill action. Some arm side action. Located well down in the zone.
CB:  67-70 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1953 RPM. Quality shape. Flashes some late action as he releases it farther out front. Does tend to short arm. Could be a potential above average pitch down the road.
CH: 70-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1829 RPM. Some slower arm action. Natural sink and fade. Located well down in the zone. Still a developing pitch.

Jesus M Gonzalez RHP / 1B / Basic Academy, NV / 2021

Profile: 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. Strong, athletic build with some room to add strength. One of the most underrated arms in the 2021 class, A raw are with a high ceiling. He possesses the present arm strength, but continued polish to his game would allow him to add a consistent, quality pair of secondary pitches to his arsenal. 
Delivery:  Works out of the stretch. Comes set tall and slightly closed. Slow, belt high leg kick into a drop and drive delivery. Stride lands slightly closed with a balanced finish over his front side. 
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm action. 3/4 to high 3/4 arm slot. Repeated slot on both of his pitches. 
FB: Max 90 mph. Sat 88-90 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2122 RPM. Lives around the zone. Has the ability to spot up. 
CB: 70-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2211 RPM. 11/4 shape with flashes of back up action. Better action when he releases it farther out front.

Cole Roberts RHP / 2B / Desert Oasis , NV / 2021

Profile: 5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Stocky, strong build. Uses his lower half extremely well. An arm that has seen significant improvement, a +8 mph jump since January. Roberts is a competitor on the mound with a two pitch mix that he has the confidence to throw either pitch in any count. 
Delivery: Stretch only. Comes set in a squatted, athletic position. Loads into his back leg, raising up into a chest high leg kick then sinking into a drop and drive delivery. Lands slightly across his body. Falls towards 1B side in his follow through. 
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm. 3/4 arm slot. Repeats well on each of his pitch. 
FB: Max 89. Sat 87-89 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2146 RPM. Ball jumps out of his hand. Some arm side action. Effectively wild around the zone. 
CB: 71-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2179 RPM. Late action. Varies between 11/5 and 10/4 shape. Can use in any count.

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.
Delivery: Tall, narrow set up in center of the rubber. Simple, repeatable delivery, tall/tilt type with high peaking leg kick. Stays mostly upright throughout his motion helping him create some downhill action on each of his pitches. Lands slightly closed with a mostly balanced finish with tendency to fall towards the 3B line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. Mostly over the top arm slot with flashes of high 3/4. 
FB: Max 88 mph. Sat 86-88 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2121 RPM. Downhill action with some natural arm side run. 
CB: 74-75 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1996 RPM. Good shape with some back up action.

Leighton Mercurius RHP / SS / The Meadows , NV / 2023

Profile: The three sport athlete continues to impress after his breakout performance at the Future Games just a month ago. His loose projectable actions on the mound have him quickly becoming one of the most sought after prospects in the state with fastball velocity that has continues to climb at each Prep Baseball Report event
Body: 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. High level athleticism. Long limbs with room to add strength and size. Free and easy actions throughout his game. Quick twitch with some raw attributes. Uses his frame well to get down the mound.
Delivery: Starting tall, narrow in the middle-left part of the rubber. He starts with a small weight shift left then brings it back up into a check high peaking leg kick. Sinks into his drop and drive delivery. On line stride with quality extension. Remains balanced over his front side landing in a squared finish. Repeats well. Low to some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action. 3/4 to high 3/4 slot. Repeats arm slot well on both FB and CB. 
FB: Max 88 mph. Sat 85-87 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2169 RPM. Ball jumps out of his hand. Some downhill action. Locates well.
CB: 70 - 73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1507 RPM. Flashes potential when down in the zone. Works off the same plane as his FB.

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

Profile: The 2022 arm came to the Top Prospect event fresh off of a standout performances at the 2020 Future Games. A thick built two-way prospect whose future will most likely be on the mound sat in the mid to upper 80’s. Avery still possesses raw attributes on the mound that could turn into higher upside once they are cleaned up. 
Body: 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. Thick, athletic build. Proportionate throughout his frame. Athletic for his size. 
Delivery: Starts tall on far left side of the rubber. Hands begin at his belt. Slow, rhythmic delivery. Big swinging leg kick into a tall/tilt delivery. Does have some inconsistency with his hand break causing his arm to drag. Level shoulders at release with quality extension over his front side. Lands on line to home with a slight finish to the 1B side.
Arm Action: Quick, extra loose arm. High 3/4 arm slot. The looseness in his arm does cause some inconsistencies in the zone, but when his timing is on, he is very effective. 
FB: Max 87 mph. Sat 85-65 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2201 RPM. Creates some downhill action. Flashes of cut. Locates around the zone and when he commands inside the zone, the cut/run combo proves very effective.
CB: 74-76 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2505 RPM. 11/5 shape with some late bite. More effective the farther he gets it out front.

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. 
Delivery:  Athletic, narrow set up. Starts far let on rubber. Clean, efficient delivery. Drop and drive type. Strides on line to home. Gets extended well over is front side. Mostly balanced finish. Uses strong lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. High ¾ arm slot. 
FB: Max 87 mph. Sat 85-87 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2290 RPM. Has some life with arm side run. Pounds the zone.
CB: 70-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1992 RPM. 11/5 shape. Slight arm curl. Locates well. 
CH: 72-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1588 RPM. Some arm side action. Tends to leave it elevated.

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.
Delivery:  Athletic set up. Far left side of the rubber. Quick, efficient delivery. Drop and drive type. Lands on line to home with slight finish towards 1B line. Uses legs well to get down the mound. 
Arm Action: Loose, quick arm action. High ¾ to over-the-top arm slot. Repeats well.
FB: Max 87 mph. Sat 85-87 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1894 RPM. Some late life with heaviness to the arm side. 
CB: 72-74 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1766 RPM. 11/5 action. Works well off his FB. 

Kamdyn Perry RHP / 1B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Profile: Perry came into the Top Prospect as the top arm in the 2023 Class, #4 Overall, and solidified his position among the top of his class after his performance. The long, lean sophomore oozes projectablility with actions on the mound that place him among the top pitching prospect in the state regardless of class.
Body:  6-foot-2, 165 pounds. Long, slender build. Broadening shoulders, long limbs on his frame. Has room to add size and strength. 
Delivery: Starts tall, narrow to the far left side of the rubber. Rhythmic motion into a chest high peaking leg kick. Sinks into a drop and drive delivery with his hands consistently separating as his begins his stride. Slightly closed stride with a follow through the pulls him to the 1B side. 
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose arm action that allows him to have natural run. Repeats well on each pitch.
FB: Max 87 mph. Sat 85-87 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2421 RPM. Natural arm side action. Located down in the zone. Ball jumps out of his hand.  
SL: 73-76  mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2593 RPM. Sweeping action. Works well off his FB. Pitch continues to improve.

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

Profile: The Under the Radar junior showcased his projectable abilities on the mound with a fastball running into the upper 80’s with feel for each of his four pitches. His projectable frame seemingly has more velocity in the tank, especially as he continues to add some physicality to his frame.
Body: 6-foot-4, 188 pounds. Lean build with long limbs. Proportionate frame. Has room to add significant size and strength.
Delivery: Start mid rubber. Compact, efficient delivery. Stays tall throughout. Coils with his knee peaking chest high towards his back shoulder. Throws over a high front side with a slightly closed landing. Tends to fall slightly towards the 1B side. Uses his levers well. A few slight mechanical adjustments could see significant improvements in his velocity and pitch effectiveness. 
Arm Action: Loose, long arm action. Mostly over-the-top arm slot with some high 3/4 on his secondary pitches. Tends to shorten up on his secondary pitches as well, but does repeat his slot well.
FB: Max 87 mph. Sat down 82-86 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1859 RPM. Downhill action from a mostly upright delivery. Lived down in the zone.
SL:  71-75 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1697 RPM. Some sweeping action. Works well off his FB. Consistent down in the zone. Tends to short arm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1206 RPM. Tends to slow arms with slight push. Located in the bottom of the zone. Flashes of some arm side fade.

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.
Delivery: Tall set up from the left side of the rubber. Athletic, quick paced delivery. Tall/tilt type. High front side with a slightly closed landing. Balanced finished with tendency to fall to glove side.
Arm Action: Quick arm action. High ¾ arm action. 
FB: Max 86 mph. Sat 82-86 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2126 RPM. Some downhill action with slight arm side fade. Locates well.
CB: 67-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1519 RPM. Tends to curl arm. Lives down. Works down in the zone.
CH: 74-77 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1851 RPM. Some arm side action. Flashes sink.

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

Profile: Pruski proved himself as a viable two-way prospect with projectable tools both on the mound and at the plate. His athleticism is present throughout his game, possessing clean action that will translate well to the next level
Body: 6-foot-1, 165 pounds. Athletic build with some twitchiness. Still has the frame to add size and strength which should help amplify his game throughout. 
Delivery: Starts tall in the middle of the rubber. Hands sink to his waist with his small initial step. Uses a toe tap hesitation before a chest high peaking leg kick with his hands elevating to head high and breaking with his leg drop. Lands on line with a finish towards the 1B line. Some effort at extension. Repeats well.
Arm Action: Loose, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Repeats slot well. Tends to slow up on secondary pitches. 
FB: Max 86 mph. Sat 83-85 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2193 RPM. Some arm side action with downhill. Some effort. Located well. 
CB: 65-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1859 RPM. 11/5 shape. More effective the farther he gets it out front. Showed comfort locating the pitch.
SL:  66-67 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1786 RPM. Some sweeping action. Commands well. Tends to short arm. 
CH:  67-70 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1880 RPM. Slightly pushes. Has some sink and fade. Developing pitch.

Payton Riske RHP / SS / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2022

Profile: 5-foot-10, 140 pounds. Still possesses a youthful build. Lean, athletic frame. Velocity should parallel size and strength gains. Big league bloodline. Already has above average feel each of his pitches. 
Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Polished, smooth rhythm throughout his delivery. Tall/tilt type. Throws around a slightly closed front side landing slightly closed as well. Soft foot strike. Upright finish, tends to slightly fall to first base side.
Arm Action: 3/4 arm slot. Quick, loose arm action.
FB: Max 86 mph. 84 – 86 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1963 RPM. Consistent arm side action with slight sinking action.
CB:  68-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1966 RPM. Works well off his FB. Sweeping action.
CH:  72 - 76 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1906 RPM. Comes out same plane as FB. Above average feel for pitch.

Jared Stevenson SS / OF / McQueen , NV / 2021

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.
Delivery:  Athletic set up. Mid rubber. Efficient delivery. Drop and drive type. Lands slightly closed. Balanced finish over his front leg. Low effort. Repeats well. 
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. High ¾ arm slot. 
FB: Max 86 mph. Sat 84-86 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2171 RPM. Some late life. Arm side run. Pounds the zone. 
CH: 75-76 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1577 RPM. Arm side fade and sink. Has feel for the pitch. Comes out similar to FB.
SL: 70-75 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2219 RPM. Some sweeping action. More 11/5 shape. 

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 

Delivery: Starts tall on the far right side of the rubber. Simply, rhythmic delivery. High peaking leg kick with slight coil. Sinks into his back leg as he separates. Extended on line stride. Balanced finish. Repeats delivery. 
Arm Action: Long, loose arm. 3/4 arm slot. Some effort on his fastball. Tends to slow down/shorten up on secondary pitches. Projects well with the looseness and natural action he creates on his pitches.

FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 83-85 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2055 RPM. Natural arm side action with some downward action. Locates well. Stays down in the zone. Some effort.

CB: 65-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1546 RPM. Flashes some bite when gets it out front. Does come out about the fastball plane. Tends to slow up his arm.

CH: 69-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1083 RPM. Sink and fade. Turns it over. Tends to push with a slow arm action, but could be a potential plus pitch down the road.

Joey Loubert RHP / Palo Verde , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds. Long, lean player with present athleticism. His size projects. Added strength, especially in his lower half could be significant benefits for the effectiveness of his pitches.

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Far left side of the rubber. Toe tap hesitation at the beginning of his motion. Level shoulders throughout. Drop and drive delivery. Extended, on line stride. Balanced finish. Repeats well with present polish. 
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High ¾ to over the top arm slot. Repeats slot well. 

FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 82-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1959 RPM. Some jump out his hand. Locates in the zone. 

CH: 78-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1921 RPM. Some sink and fade. 

SL: 69-70 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2188 RPM. 11/5 action. Flashes of sweep. Flashes of back up.

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

Delivery: Starts tall/narrow on far left side of the rubber. Compact, clean delivery. Tall/tilt type. Strides on line to home. Throws over a high front side. Finishes with towards 1B line. Stays mostly upright through delivery. Still mostly a thrower. High upside with present size, arm strength and raw delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ to over-the-top arm slot. Quick, short arm action. Repeats well.

FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 80-85 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2233 RPM. Downhill action. Lives in the zone.

CB: 62-67 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2341 RPM. 12/6 shape. Tends to leave it elevated. 

CH: 70-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1891 RPM. Some sinking action with slight arm side fade. Has feel for the pitch.

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.

Delivery: Works from the stretch. Quick, belt high leg kick in to drop and drive delivery. Lands on line. Finished upright after release. Repeats consistently.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. High ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 80-85 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1956 RPM. Works in the zone. Flashes of arm side action. Attacks hitters.

CB: 63-67 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2074 RPM. 1/7 shape. Works well off his FB. Repeats arm action well.

Karl Ralamb RHP / 3B / Faith Lutheran , NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-2, 185 pounds. Long, lean build with some wiry strength. Some present size in his legs with plenty of room to fill out. His velocity should parallel his physical development. 

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch. Comes set with a closed front side. Drop and drive delivery with level shoulders throughout. Polished, low effort release. Lands on line with balanced finished over his front side. 
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm. ¾ arm slot. Easy, repeated arm action. 

FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 82-83 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 2000 RPM. Arm side fade with some late sink. Locates well. 

CB: 66-70 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2120 RPM. 11/5 action with flashes of back up. Has late bite when he gets it out front.

CH: 74-75 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1665 RPM. Heavy action. Some arm side action with downhill tilt.

Callan Scolari RHP / OF / Bishop Manogue, NV / 2023

Body: 6-foot-3, 150 pounds. Lean build. Long limbs with plenty of room to add size and strength. 

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Slight hybrid start. Far left side of the rubber. Clean, efficient delivery. Drop and drive type. Land close forcing him to throw across his body. Finishes mostly balanced with tendency to fall to 1B side after release. 
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 80-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2148 RPM. Present arm side run. Release height creates some downhill action. Some late life.

CH: 69-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1337 RPM. Developing pitch. Tends to slow arm down. 

SL: 69-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2029 RPM. Some sweeping action. Works well of his FB. His go to secondary pitch. Potential plus pitch. 

Noah Wasano RHP / Coronado, NV / 2022

Profile: 6-foot-2, 192 pounds. Developed frame with a strong lower half. Proportionate throughout. Athletic with projections continue adding velocity. Attacks hitters. Works to get ahead to feed into his potential plus split change.

Delivery:  Starts in a narrow, hybrid set up. Efficient, smooth rhythm throughout his delivery. Drop and drive type. Level shoulders. High peaking leg kick. Lands slightly closed. 
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.

FB: Max 85 mph. 80-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1945 RPM. Some downhill action. Locates well.

SL: 71-75 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1824 RPM. Some sweeping action. Flashes late bite. Works well off his fastball plane.

CH: 72-74 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 816 RPM. Split change with late action. Go to secondary pitch. 

Austin Cates RHP / 1B / Coronado , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 200 pounds. Developed, athletic build. Strong lower half. Improved physicality has helped his effectiveness on the mound. His broad shoulder may allow him to add more strength to his frame.

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Starts mid-left side off the rubber. Clean, quick motion. Tall/tilt type delivery. Repeats well. On line stride with a balanced finish. Extends well over his front side. 
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Repeats well on each of his pitches. 

FB: Max 84 mph. Sat 81-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1522 RPM. Has some downhill action on his FB. Flashes of ASR present on his two-seam. 

CB: 71-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2005 RPM. 11/5 shape. Flashes of some back up action. Works well off his FB when he gets it out front. 

Seth Graham Pippin RHP / OF / Boulder City, NV / 2023

Profile: 6-foot-1, 160 pounds. Long, slender frame. Possesses some quick twitch. Has room to add strength and size. His game should parallel his physical development. 

Delivery:  Shoulder width, athletic set up. Smooth rhythm throughout his delivery. Drop and drive type. Level shoulders. Throws around a closed front side. Lands slightly closed. Tends to fall to first base side after release.
Arm Action: Loose, quick arm action. 3/4 arm slot.

FB: Max 84 mph. 81 - 84 MPH. Avg. Spin Rate - 1943 RPM. Some fade with sink. Located well in the zone.

SL:  66-69 MPH. Avg. Spin Rate – 2172 RPM. Some sweeping action. Flashes back up action. 

CH:  70 - 71 mph. 1 Avg. Spin Rate – 2016 RPM. Some arm side action with fade.

Spencer Hatch LHP / OF / Faith Lutheran, NV / 2023

Body: 6-foot-0, 163 pounds. Athletic, slender build. Has some twitch. Room to add strength and size. Projects to add to his numbers as he continues to develop physically. 

Delivery: Tall, hybrid start. Clean, low effort delivery. Chest high peaking leg kick with slight coil. Lands slightly across his body. Throwing over a high front side. Staying tall throughout his delivery falling slightly towards the 3B side after his follow through. Polished for his age. 
Arm Action: LH. Quick, clean arm action. Repeats well. ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 84 mph. Sat 78-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1994 RPM. Downhill action. Lives down in the zone. Located well during his outing.

CB: 67-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1879 RPM. 1/7 shape. Flashes some back up action. 

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

Body:  6-foot-1, 195 pounds. Large, thick build. Some present strength. His game continues to improve as he adds physicality to his frame.

Delivery: Start in a tall, hybrid start. Clean, compact delivery. Drop and drive type. Lands on line to home. Balanced finish over his front side. Repeats well. Some effort. 
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm. High ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 84 mph. Sat 80-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2013 RPM. Present arm side action. Pounds the zone. 

CB: 60-65 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1766 RPM. Tumbler. 11/5 action. Flashes come back up. 

Justin Jose RHP / OF / Basic Academy , NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-11, 170 pounds. Athletic, medium frame. Broad shoulders. Some present strength with room to add size. 

Delivery: Tall, squared set up, mid rubber. Rhythmic, tall/tilt delivery. High peaking leg kick with a high front side. Finishes falling towards the 1B side. Stays mostly upright.  
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm action. High ¾ to over-the-top arm slot. 

FB: Max 83 mph. Sat 79-83 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1995 RPM. Creates some downhill action. Locates in the zone.

SL: 69-74 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2023 RPM. More CB shape. 11/5 action. Effective when down in the zone.

CH: 70-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1618 RPM. Some fading action. Currently a work in progress.

Dominic Mercado RHP / 1B / Legacy, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds. Athletic, proportionate frame. Some present strength with room to continue adding size to his frame.

Delivery: Starts tall/narrow, mid rubber. Clean, compact delivery. Drop and drive type. Stride land on line to home. Balanced well over his front side, landing slightly tall through his finish.
Arm Action: Smooth, quick arm action. ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 83 mph. Sat 80-83 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1975 RPM. Some downhill action. Lived in the zone.

CB: 66 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 2092 RPM. 11/5 shape with flashes of sweeping action. 

CH: 71-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1692 RPM. Tends to shorten arm. Some sink and fade. Stayed down in the zone. 

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. 

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Far left side of the rubber. Rhythmic, drop and drive delivery type with pace. Continues to improve polish. Lands slighlty closed with tendency to fall to 1B side after release. 
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. ¾ to high ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 79 mph. Sat 78-79 mph. Attacks the zone. Flashes of arm side life.

SL: 68-70 mph. Flashes of late bite. Some back up action.

CH: 69-71 mph. Shows feel for the pitch. Locates well in the zone. Present arm side action.

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

Body: 5-foot-9, 175 pounds. Stocky, medium build. Has the frame to add size and strength. 

Delivery: Tall, slight hybrid start. Clean, compact delivery. Chest high peaking leg kick. On line stride with a balanced finish over his front leg. Low effort. Repeatable.  
Arm Action: RH. ¾ arm slot. Quick arm cycle. Repeats well on his secondary pitches.

FB: Max 82 mph. Sat 78-82 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2076 RPM. Flashes of some arm side action. Lives in the zone. 

CB: 66-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1899 RPM. 11/5 action. Can locate around the zone. 

CH: 68-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1772 RPM. Natural sink. Stays down in the zone.

Will Sullivan LHP / 1B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Body: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. Large, athletic build. Some present strength. Has plenty of room to add size to his frame. 

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Clean, efficient delivery. Coils at the peak of his leg kick. Keeps the ball hidden. Repeats well. Lands on line to home. Finishes towards the 3B side after release. Throws over a high front side.
Arm Action: LH. Stab and go type arm action. High ¾ to over-the-top arm action. 

FB: Max 82 mph. Sat 78-81 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1924 RPM. Creates some downhill action. Attacks hitters. Can move the ball in and out. 

CB: 65-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2270 RPM. 1/7 shape. Works well off his FB. Effective when he keeps it down in the zone.

Eli Calandra RHP / OF / Desert Oasis , NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds. Slender, athletic build. Plenty of room to fill out his frame. Added strength should increase his velocity down the road. 

Delivery: Starts in a narrow, hybrid set up. Simple rhythm with a toe tap leading into a chest high peaking leg kick. Stays tall throughout his delivery. On line stride with balanced finish. Low effort. 
Arm Action: Loose, quick arm. 3/4 arm slot. Repeats well on each of his pitches.

FB: Max 81 mph. Sat 77-81 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2205 RPM. Has arm side action with flashes of sink. Located in the zone. Should see velocity increase as he continues to develop physically.

CB: 62-65 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1988 RPM. Sweeping action. Lives down in the zone. Potential above average pitch. Works well off of his FB.

Raffael Chiarella LHP / 1B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-3, 160 pounds. Long, slender frame. Athletic with some twitch. Long limbed with a ton of room to add size and strength. Projectable build with development that should reflect is increase physicality. 

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Mid rubber. Quick, efficient delivery. High peaking leg kick with slight coil. Extended, on line stride. Exaggerated extension after release. Balanced finished with some tendency to fall forward/3B side.
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Does tend to shorten up on secondary pitches. Arm action projects, especially as he adds velocity. 

FB: Max 81 mph. Sat 78-80 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1758 RPM. Produces some ASR and downhill action. Located in the zone. 

CB: 65-69 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2043 RPM. Good shape that works well off his FB. Kept it down in the zone. 

CH: 69-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1729 RPM. Some sink and fade. Slight slows up his arm. Does show feel for the pitch. Potential above average pitch as he continues to gain feel. 

SL:  64-67 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2083 RPM. Some sweeping action. Comes out on the same plane as his FB. Could be potential plus pitch down the road.

Christian Dijkman RHP / Faith Lutheran, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds. Strong, barrel chested build. Proportionate frame with improved physical condition translated directly to improved stamina through his outing. Still can add some strength into his lower half.

Delivery: Carries a quiet confidence. Starts in a tall, hybrid start with left foot forward. Clean, repeated delivery. Drop and drive type. On-line stride, landing slightly closed. Mostly balanced finish with tendency to fall slightly to 1B side. Carries a quiet confidence. 
Arm Action: Loose, quick arm. ¾ arms slot. Repeats slot well on each of his pitches. 

FB: Max 82 mph. Sat 79-82 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1907 RPM. Some arm side action. Lives in the zone.

CB: 66-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1669 RPM. 11/5 shape. Arm tends slow up on pitch. Locates well. 

CH: 70-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1661 RPM. Some sink and fade. Slightly pushes. 

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. 
Delivery: Primarily works from the stretch. Middle-left side of the rubber. Comes set to tall, narrow set up. Tall/tilt type delivery. Strides slightly closed. Weight falls toward 1B side after release. Stays mostly tall throughout delivery.
Arm Action: Short, quick arm action. Repeated ¾ arm slot. 
FB: Max 80 mph. Sat 78-80 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1868 RPM. Downhill action with present arm side run. 
CB: 65-67 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1735 RPM. Quality shape with some sweeping action. 

Frank Grant RHP / C / Faith Lutheran, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Has room to add size and strength to his frame.  

Delivery: Works primarily out of the stretch. Come set slightly closed. Hands at the mid-section. Drop and drive type. High front side. Falls slightly to 1B side after follow through. Some effort. 
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action. High ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 80 mph. Sat 77-80 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 2107 RPM. Creates some sink with arm side action. Lived around the zone.

CB: 61-64 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2220 RPM. Slight arm curl. Slows arm on pitch. 

Colin Hushaw OF / LHP / Basic Academy, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-2, 150 pounds. Long, lean frame. Slender, athletic build. Long limbs with plenty of room to add size and strength.

Delivery: Primarily from the stretch. Chest high peaking leg kick. Tall/tilt type delivery. Strides on line. Throws over a high front side. Falls toward 3B side after follow through. Stays tall throughout motion. Still some raw features. Projects to be a quality arm. 

Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action. High ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 80 mph. Sat 77-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1896 RPM. Some downhill. Preset arm side action.

CB: 62-63 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1893 RPM. 12/6 shape. Some back up action. Worked in the zone.

David Lally LHP / OF / Centennial, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-8, 145 pounds. Proportionate, athletic build on a compact frame.

Delivery: Starts tall, mid rubber. Quick paced delivery with coiled leg kick. Drop and drive type. On line stride with tendency to fall to 3B side after release. 

Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. High ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 80 mph. Sat 78-80 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2072 RPM. Flashes of arm side action. Lives in the zone.

CH: 76-77 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1794 RPM. Some arm side action with natural sink.

SL:  67-69 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 2408 RPM. 1/7 shape. Has feel for the pitch. Some late action.

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

Body: 6-foot-0, 225 pounds. Thick, stocky build. Present strength in his lower half. Athletic for his size. Improvements in his game should mirror his physical conditioning.

Delivery: Starts in a tall, hybrid start. Compact, clean delivery. Drop and drive type. Level shoulders throughout. Lands slightly closed. Low effort. Balanced finish over his front side. Repeats well.

Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm action. ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 80 mph. Sat 76-80 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1832 RPM. Some arm side fade with flashes of downward action. Locates well. 

CB: 62-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1992 RPM. 11/5 action. Flashes of back up. Works off the same plane as his FB.

Xavier Garrity RHP / OF / Centennial , NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds. Strong, proportionate build. Present athleticism.  

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up in slight hybrid start. Compact, clean delivery with some effort. Drop and drive type. On line stride. Gets down the mound. Slightly exaggerated extension over his front side. Finishes with a slight fall towards the 1B side. 

Arm Action: Long, loose arm. ¾ to high ¾ arm slot. Repeats well.

FB: Max 79 mph. Sat 77-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1887 RPM. Creates some downhill action. Locates well down in the zone

CB: 60-63 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1791 RPM. Some late 11/5 action. Flashes some back up action.

CH: 65-69 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1659 RPM. Developing pitch with potential. 

Kaden Soder RHP / 2B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-11, 140 pounds. Long, lean frame. Slender, developing build. Long limbs that he uses well during his delivery. His velocity on the mound should parallel his physical development. 

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Far right side of the rubber. Starts with a significant drop step into a slightly coiled peak. Strides on line with forward fall after release. Hides the ball well. Repeats delivery well on each of his pitches.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm. ¾ arm action. Projectable arm with looseness. Throws nothing straight. Will be an interesting follow.

FB: Max 79 mph. Sat 77-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1880 RPM. Arm side fade and sink. Locates well. 

CB: 66-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2378 RPM. 11/5 shape. Has feel for the pitch. Flashes some back up action.

CH: 71-72 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1538 RPM. Downhill action with some arm side fade. Comes out of the same slot as his FB. Effective down in the zone.

SL: 62-65 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2207 RPM. Sweeping action. More effective the farther he gets it out front. 

Ty Brown RHP / C / Coronado, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-7, 175 pounds. Compact, stock build. Broad shouldered. Continues to add physicality to his frame. His added strength translated into improvements in each part of his game.

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch. Comes set in an open, narrow stance with his hands chest high. Gathers with a belt high leg kick with a tall/tilt delivery type. Lands on stride with a forward fall after release. 

Arm Action: Quick, short arm action. Over-the-top arm slot. 

FB: Max 76 mph. Sat 71-76 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1787 RPM. Lived mostly up in the zone. Some downhill action with his over-the-top arm slot and tall delivery. 

CB: 59-63 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1798 RPM. Tumbling action. Lives around the zone.

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. 

Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Works from the left side of the rubber. Rhythmic delivery. Drop and drive type. Lands on line with a balanced finish over his front side. Low effort. Repeats well.

Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. Over-the-top arm cycle. 

FB: Max 78 mph. Sat 75-78 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2004 RPM. Some natural sink. Lives in the zone. 

CB: 66-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1667 RPM. 1/7 shape. Flashes of back up action. Comes out on same plane as FB.

CH: 65-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1489 RPM. Fade and sink. Works down in the zone. Showed feel for the pitch.

Jack Branham OF / LHP / Bonanza, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Broad shoulder that will allow for additional strength and size down the road. 

Delivery: Starts in a spread, athletic stance in the middle of the rubber. Smooth, rhythmic delivery with a toe tap hesitation. Coiled, high peaking leg kick. Tall/tilt type. Strides slightly across body. Balanced finish with tendency of falling towards 3B side. Controlled throughout with consistent, easy tempo. Low effort.

Arm Action: Smooth, clean arm action. Quick, loose arm cycle from a 3/4 to high 3/4 arm slot. Throws slightly across body producing natural arm side action. 

FB: Max 77 mph. Sat 73-75 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1902 RPM. Produces some arm side action with flashes of sink as well. Located well during his outing. 

CB: 62-64 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2295 RPM. 1/7 shape with some sweeping action. Located down in the zone. 

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. 

Delivery: Wide, athletic set up. Simple, repeated delivery. Drop and drive type. Belt high peaking leg kick with a slight coil. Lands on stride with balanced finish over his front side. 

Arm Action:  Long, clean arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Repeats well on each of his pitches.

FB: Max 77 mph. Sat 75-77 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1643 RPM. Some downhill action. Lives around the zone.

SL: 65-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1588 RPM. Works well off his FB. Repeated arm action. Some sweeping action. 

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. 

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch. Comes set with hands belt high. Small leg kick into drop and drive delivery. Lands on line with weigh falling to 1B side after follow through. 

Arm Action: Short arm cycle. High ¾ to over-the-top arm slot. 

FB: Max 77 mph. Sat 75-77 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1746 RPM. Some downhill action. Lived in the zone. 

CB: 66-67 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1557 RPM. Lived mostly down. 11/5 to 12/6 action.

CH: 68-69 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1278 RPM. Natural sink with some arm side fade. 

SL: 67-69 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1581 RPM. Some back up action. Late cut.

Joey Schimick OF / LHP / Faith Lutheran , NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Some present strength. Has plenty to room to add physicality to his frame.

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch. Tall/tilt type delivery. Lands slightly close. Throws over a high front side. Stays mostly upright through delivery. 

Arm Action: LH. Quick, slightly stiff arm cycle. High ¾ arm slot.

FB: Max 76 mph. Sat 70-76 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1751 RPM. Some downhill with arm side action. Works in the zone. 

CB: 60-64 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1768 RPM. Works well of his FB. 1/7 shape with flashes of sweeping action.

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. 

 Delivery: Starts tall, mid rubber. Clean, compact delivery with high peaking leg kick. Tall/tilt type. On line stride with balanced finish. Stays mostly upright throughout delivery. Low effort

Arm Action: LH. Quick arm cycle. ¾ to low ¾ arm slot. Tends to curl arm on secondary pitches.

 FB: Max 75 mph. Sat 71-74 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1690 RPM. Low effort. Arm side action with natural sink.

CB: 61-64 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1487 RPM. Some sweeping action. Tumbler. Locates in the zone.

Stephen Landaz C / RHP / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2023

Body: 5-foot-8, 165 pounds. Stocky build on a developing frame. Has room to add size and strength.

Delivery: Narrow, tall set up. Mid rubber. Toe tap rhythm in delivery. Knee high leg kick with on line stride. Balanced finish over his front side. Relies on athleticism, staying mostly upright through delivery. 

Arm Action: RH. High ¾ arm slot. Quick, short arm action. Thrower type.

FB: Max 74 mph. Sat 68-74 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1919 RPM. Straight. Lives around the zone. 

CB: 62-64 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2058 RPM. 12/6 action. Locates well. 

Hunter Mark LHP / 1B / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 190 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Some present strength. Has continued to add physical strength. 

Delivery: Works primarily from the stretch. Comes set closed/narrow. Slight coil at his peak. Jumps down the mound into closed stride. Falls to the 3B side after his follow through. Some effort. Lots of moving parts to create deception his secondary pitches.

Arm Action: LH. Loose, whippy arm. ¾ to low ¾ arm slot. Throws across his body hiding the ball well, creates some deception. 

FB: Max 74 mph. Sat 71-74 mph. Avg. Spin Rate – 1723 RPM. Arm side action with some natural sink. Pounded the zone.

CB: 55-58 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1907 RPM. 1/7 action. Tumbling action. Feel for the pitch. 

Trevor LaPres OF / RHP / Lake Mead Christian, NV / 2023

Body: 6-foot-2, 155 pounds. Long, lean build. High waisted with some wiry strength. Has the frame to add substantial strength and size.

Delivery:  Hybrid set up. Mid rubber. Clean, compact motion. Leg swing after leg kick peak. Lands on line. Finishes balanced over front foot. 

Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with some stiffness. High ¾ arm slot. 

FB: Max 75 mph. Sat 71-74 mph. Four seam. Works in the zone. 

CH: 66-68 mph. Natural sink with some arm side fade.

CB: 58-60 mph. 12/6 shape. Some tumbling action. Can throw it for strikes.