Northern CA Underclass Quick Hits
June 10, 2020
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LATHROP, CA. - Players were put through a pro-style workout that included the 60-yard sprint, a round of batting practice, defensive workouts at respective positions, and concluded with competitive at-bat sessions for pitchers/hitters.
Most of the players were attending their first ever PBR California event, giving us a first look at these players in a showcase setting. Some we had seen in previous events or travel ball games last fall.
We will roll out positional breakdowns in the coming days, but until then we’ll take a brief look at some standouts from the weekend in Quick Hits.
(Note: Players are listed in alphabetical order. All showcase videos will be added to player profiles in the near future.)
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Conner Barth SS / C / Woodcreek hs, CA / 2024R/R / 5-10 162 / 60 YD 7.49 / EV 85 / INF VELO 69 Athletically proportioned w/streamlined body, wiry strong with lively bat actions, the arm strength will need to improve, looks like an offensive 2B down the road
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Aidan Camberg OF / C / California hs, CA / 2023L/R / 6-0 170 / 60 YD 7.69 / EV 93 / OF VELO 81 / C VELO 75 / POPS 2.04-2.22 Lively swing, about as lively as any player in attendance, showed as well behind plate as he did in OF, confident player, as he fills out the power will really show up
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Zane Denton C / OF / Las Plumas hs, CA / 2023R/R / 5-9 155 / 60 YD 7.89 / EV 87 / C VELO 75 / POPS 2.01-2.12 Impressive all-around w/both bat/defensive talents showing up in workout & competitive ABs, blocks BIDs VERY well, showed power in 'game ABs' (2B & 3B)
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Elias Duncan SS / P / St. Francis hs, CA / 2023S/R / 5-8 165 / 60 YD 7.33 / EV 91 / INF VELO 82 / FB 81T / CB 65-68 / CH 76 An awful lot to like about a young switch-hitter w/pop in the bat, a strong arm across the diamond & savvy/stuff on the mound, toolsy w/playable skills
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Jarren Ford 1B / 3B / Will C. Wood hs, CA / 2023R/R / 6-0 220 / 60 YD 8.21 / EV 92 / 1B VELO 70 Swing metrics were at the top end for Ford, particularly with Blast Motion data, possesses bat control w/present power & sound gap/gap approach, lethal combo
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Derek Gile OF / RHP / St. Francis hs, CA / 2023R/R / 6-1 170 / 60 YD 7.89 / EV 85 / OF VELO 84 / FB 80T Eye-catching body type, strong numbers w/EV & OF velo, along with clean mechanics and quality stuff on mound, should be 2-way talent through HS years
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Andrew Habas C / OF / Acalanes hs, CA / 2023R/R / 5-10 150 / 60 YD 7.20 / EV 80 / C VELO 70 / POPS 2.11-2.22 Wiry/scrappy type player w/good athleticism behind plate, confident player w/take charge approach, strength gains in coming years will enhance all he does well
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Connor Harrison C / 3B / De La Salle hs, CA / 2023R/R / 6-0 195 / 60 YD 8.13 / EV 85 / C VELO 73 / POPS 2.08-2.17 Physical body w/potential to develop into powerful offensive force, raw strength is already visible, moves feet behind plate well, adding agility should be a goal
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Zachary Justice C / 1B / Bishop O'dowd hs, CA / 2023R/R / 5-10 170 / 60 YD 7.87 / EV 90 / C VELO 78 / POPS 1.94-2.07 No nonsense professional approach, lean/strong build, bat talent & defensive talent both at the high end for his grad year, one of the best 2023 catchers in the area
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Kurt Marton RHP / C / Oakmont hs, CA / 20236-0 155 / 60 YD 7.46 / FB 82T / CB 66-70 / SPLT 71-72 Lean & long w/plenty of frame that will expand & he can grow into, clean arm & mechanics, FB with life through zone, good spin & feel of the CB, split can be a plus pitch
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Jake McKowen RHP / 3B / Del Campo hs, CA / 20246-4 170 / 60 YD 7.94 / FB 83T / SL 74-77 / CHG 73-74 Electric stuff from this long/lanky young pitcher, high spin rate on the FB w/explosive arm side life, showed good glove side feel, SL bites + and CHG dives
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Dean Moss OF / 1B / IMG Academy, FL / 2025L/R / 5-11 160 / 60 YD 7.66 / EV 81 / OF VELO 77 The raw stats don't jump off the page, rather, it was the slashing LHH stroke & feel for the bat, along w/athletic actions & confident demeanor that stood out Reclassified 2025 |
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Austin Nye C / SS / Roseville hs, CA / 2024R/R / 5-10 165 / 60 YD 8.14 / EV 86 / IF VELO 80 / C VELO 72 / POPS 2.04-2.11 Chance to be among the best backstops in his class in the region, tools showed up in field, at plate, and behind plate, strong body, can develop more agility in legs
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Cal Randall RHP / 3B / De La Salle hs, CA / 2023R/R / 6-2 175 / 60 YD 7.59 / EV 80 / IF VELO 76 / FB 83 T / SL 69-74 Talent/tools are certainly present, loose live arm on mound, FB comes out EZ, SL has good bite & thrown w/feel, control will improve, chance to develop as 3B too
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Michael Ryan OF / Gridley hs, CA / 2023R/R / 5-8 150 / 60 YD 7.48 / EV 90 / OF VELO 83 Very sound all-around player we've seen a few times, consistently shows up w/skill/tool set that will play well at college level, grinder approach w/ample talent
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Luke Spies RHP / SS / Monte Vista hs, CA / 2023R/R / 6-1 155 / 60 YD 7.44 / EV 81 / IF VELO 77 / FB 80T Live arm & there is also life in the bat, still a considerable ways from physical peak so the projectability of the arm & raw stuff points WAY up, lots of arm side life
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Jack Surdey RHP / SS / St. Francis hs, CA / 2023R/R / 6-1 160 / 60 YD 7.31 / EV 73 / IF VELO 77 / FB 79T / SL 66-69 Lean/wiry w/athletic proportions & athletic actions, strength obviously will continue to develop, the arm is clean & easy, good feel for zone, SL chance to be abv avg
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Braxton Thomas 1B / Central Catholic hs, CA / 2023L/L / 5-11 235 / 60 YD 8.45 / EV 93 / 1B VELO 70 First glance brings to mind a mauling type hitter, but in addition to the 93 EV, in competitive ABs he showed great hands & swing adjustability, real chance to hit
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Andrew Witt SS / C / Garces Memorial hs, CA / 2024R/R / 5-9 140 / 60 YD 7.19 / EV 79 / INF VELO 76 Sneaky performer he's one to check in on over the coming years, excellent hitting mechanics/feel, arm is good & will improve w/strength, 'ballplayer' w/talent/skill
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