2025 Rankings Update
March 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. A modest update to the 2025 California Rankings comes after many winter and early spring HS looks at several of the top players in the state. With that, we added 50 new players expanding the list to 200. There were some small changes at the top, but for the most part, changes were small tweaks as the class continues to come into focus. This 2025 class is looking like a special one where several of these top 200 are making substantial impacts on their HS teams this spring. Below, we take a look at the top 10 in the class, the top 10 uncommitted (outside of the top 10), and some scouting notes on 6 risers/newcomers.
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TOP 10
RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
1 | Billy Carlson | CA | Corona HS | 2025 | SS/P | Vanderbilt |
2 | Brady Ebel | CA | Etiwanda HS | 2025 | 3B/P | |
3 | Seth Hernandez | CA | Rancho Cucamonga | 2025 | RHP | Vanderbilt |
4 | Trey Morris | CA | Washington Union | 2025 | LHP/1B | Texas |
5 | Zach Strickland | CA | Marantha | 2025 | RHP | UCLA |
6 | Vaughn Neckar | CA | Vista Murrieta | 2025 | P/3B | LSU |
7 | Grayson Boles | CA | Saint Augustine | 2025 | RHP/1B | |
8 | Maverek Russell | CA | La Mirada | 2025 | OF | UCLA |
9 | Brock Sell | CA | Tokay | 2025 | SS/P | Stanfrod |
10 | Chase Bentley | CA | Granite Bay | 2025 | RHP | Texas A&M |
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TOP UNCOMMITTED (non top 10)
RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
11 | Josiah Hartshorn | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2025 | OF |
14 | Linkin Garcia | CA | Huntington Beach | 2025 | SS |
17 | Alec Blair | CA | De La Salle | 2025 | OF/LHP |
23 | John Short | CA | Cypress | 2025 | 3B/P |
27 | Jaxon Baker | CA | Vista Murrieta | 2025 | LHP |
28 | Brock Ketelsen | CA | Valley Christian | 2025 | OF/LHP |
29 | Joshua Woodworth | CA | Ventura | 2025 | RHP |
30 | Ryland Duson | CA | Vista Murrieta | 2025 | MIF |
33 | Jordan Ortiz | CA | Valley Christian | 2025 | C |
RANKINGS RISERS
Diego Velazquez, MIF/RHP, Crespi HS (USC commit)
- Velazquez has exploded onto the scene with his play on both sides of the ball this early spring for Crespi. To start, he has a standout frame/build that projects well currently standing a lean/athletic 6-2/175. The strength he has added within the past year has been quite noticeable where while hitting a strong .528 (19/36) this early spring he has also slugged as he has 2 HRs, 5 doubles, and a triple. He has a relaxed presence in the box where his loose/quick hands deliver a whippy barrel through the zone. Then he can also jump on the mound and run it up into the high 80s. Through 24 innings he has given up just 3 runs (0.88 ERA) and has K’d 25. Look for Velazquez to continue climb up these ‘25 rankings especially if he performs well through the Mission League gauntlet.
Erik Rico, RHP/SS, Redwood HS (Visalia)
- A two-way player at the high school level, time will tell what he is after HS. At the Fresno Preseason ID in January he really shined on the mound. With a quick, lively arm and energetic, powerful delivery, the stuff was borderline electric. He sat 87-88 mph in the pen session with spin peaking at 2467. Then Rico got to the breaking stuff and his curveball (66-68 mph) was particularly noteworthy with it's quick change of direction, due in part to the release, extension and the 2717 rpm max spin. He also possesses a slider and change, so the repertoire is full. Offensively he posted a 91.4 max EV and 81 mph INF arm. We look forward to seeing Rico as one of the 2025s at Northern CA ProCase.
Dylan Harrison, RHP/1B, Summit HS
- Harrison is another two-way player that should be at the top of most colleges' ‘25 follow lists. He stands a tall and lengthy 6-5/180lbs. On the mound, he is an easy/simple mover that works at an ultra-fast pace. His stuff continues to trend upward whether that's with his FB velo now being in the mid-80s of late or his breaking ball being thrown harder with sharper break. Then at the plate, he’s an impact bat from the left side where he hits in the middle of the order and seems to make consistent loud contact, especially to the pull-side.
Hayden George, RHP, Santa Margarita
- George has seen considerable time on the mound this spring for the Eagles (7-2). So far, he has collected quality outings against top lineups in Edison, Damien, and Orange Lutheran. He has one of the easiest operations in his class where he moves his taller/durable frame under control, in line, and with a shorter/clean arm action. Currently, the FB sits comfortably in the mid-80s and he has feel for a short/tight SL in the mid-70s that induces a lot of RHH chase. He should continue to be a top uncommitted follow, especially as he takes on the other top lineups in the Trinity League.
Ethan Johnson, C, The King's Academy
- First noticeable given the physical body at 6-foot-2, 196-pounds, Johnson has the profile that stands a strong chance to draw attention from professional scouts in the future. He's a left-handed hitting catcher whose tools are of the standout variety. Last fall he came out to Islanders Field and put himself FIRMLY on our map at the Underclass Games. Behind the plate he showed off the BIG arm at 79 mph and the pops were in a competitive range (2.08 as a low time), which given his age, he has plenty of time to keep improving. Offensively he boasts big hitting tools as well, with a 96.9 max EV and 74.1 max bat speed. Definitely a 2025 to keep a close eye on in Northern California.
Davis Minton, MIF, Serra HS (San Mateo)
- Minton enters the rankings after a strong showing at the Peninsula Preseason ID in January and is making contributions at the varsity level for Serra in the strong West Catholic Athletic League. What stood out about Minton, aside from good numbers and metrics (85 mph arm, 93.8 max EV, 72.5 max bat speed, 22.9 max hand speed), was his swing. He's compact and has the ability to quickly get the barrel into the zone while maintaining control of the barrel through contact. It's a repeatable stroke and should lend to consistent hitting performance as he matures and embraces an approach that favors his hitting mechanics. Defensively the ball jumps out of his hand with carry, allowing him to profile at 2B, SS, or 3B.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Rising Stars ID: San Diego | CA | 03/19 | Eastlake |
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire | CA | 04/16 | Santiago High School |
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area | CA | 04/23 | College of San Mateo |
SoCal Rising Stars Game | CA | 05/21 | Cerritos College |
CA FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT | CA | 06/03 | Fullerton College |
NorCal ProCase | CA | 06/04 | Chabot College - Hayward |
SoCal-NV-AZ-ProCase | CA | 06/04 | University of Southern California - Dedeaux Field |
NorCal Rising Stars Game | CA | 06/06 | Islanders Field (morning) |
Team CA Future Games ID | CA | 06/06 | Islanders Field (afternoon/early evening) |
Bay Area State Gamess Open ID | CA | 06/14 | College of San Mateo |
OC State Games Open ID | CA | 07/11 | Hart Park |
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