Central Valley Preseason ID: MIF Reports
January 19, 2022
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FRESNO, CALIF. - As an open event, this was conducted as a straight traditional showcase, 60 yard run, BP round (with Blast Motion sensors and TrackMan utilized for gathering of various data and metrics), defensive workouts, and pitchers ending the day on the mound throwing 15-20 pitch sessions.
Here are the reports of the middle infielders, including video. Click on a player's name for access to his full profile.CLICK HERE FOR SORTABLE PLAYER STATISTICS INCLUDING TRACKMAN AND BLAST MOTION DATA
MIF's LISTED IN ORDER OF INF THROWING VELOCITY
Brock Thompson, Liberty, (CA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Physical: 5-11, 160 pounds; Athletic, proportional build. 7.64 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a sweeping swing path with a finish around the back. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman. Fluid graceful stroke with athleticism in the box.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a seamless transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH. Graceful actions, confidence shows.
Isaiah Sanchez, Clovis West, (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Physical: 5-8, 160 pounds; Average, sturdy build. 7.62 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman. Maintains balance throughout swing.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing choppy feet. Hands are underneath the body with a seamless transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH. Confident young defender, trusts hands.
Marc-Anthony Carroll, Clovis West, (CA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Physical: 5-11, 140 pounds; Athletic, wiry build. 7.39 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 83 MPH via Trackman. Balanced and athletic swing, keeps head on the ball.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. Fluid and graceful with direct and clean angles.
Zach Milhous, Monache, (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Physical: 5-8, 150 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 6.89 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman. Hands start high and do well to stay above the ball.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while staying low during transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. OF - 79 MPH. Longer arm action in the OF, similarly athletic feet while also fielding ball out front on the move, fluid actions.
Gianni DiRedo, Washington Union, (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Physical: 5-8, 165 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 7.48 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a high finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman. Power stroke, physical young hitter w/hitterish feel.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. Plays with focus and grinder type approach. Did not participate at the catcher position.
Matteo Martinez, Clovis West, (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Physical: 5-9, 150 pounds; Average, athletic build. 7.57 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a finish around the back. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Has a fluid stroke and rhythm to his swing.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH. Smooth and under control, plays with balance.
Wyatt Prieto, Clovis North, (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Physical: 6-0, 170 pounds; Athletic, proportional build. 7.32 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a heel lift for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Set-up and stroke resemble Evan Longoria type swing.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH. Smooth actions, nice wide base, plays easy. Did not participate at the OF position.
Jayden Hertel, Clovis North, (CA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Physical: 6-0, 157 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.13 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Smooth and fluid in the box, easy stroke, calm approach.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH. Graceful actions, not in a hurry but is on time.
Jacob Haros, Clovis West, (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Physical: 5-11, 155 pounds; Wiry, athletic build. 7.58 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. Easy swing, displayed bat control with barrel awareness.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 69 MPH. Quick feet, easily gains ground, reads ball well.
Nathan Etchegoinberry, Clovis North, (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Physical: 5-7, 125 pounds; Average, slender build. 7.74 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman. Handsy stroke, ability to make adjustments mid-swing.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 68 MPH. Sets up with clean angles to get throw off quickly, gains ground on the ball.
Gabriel Munoz, Clovis North, (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Physical: 5-7, 138 pounds; Average, sturdy build. 8.21 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Extended take back of the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact, while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a finish around the back. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. Hands work well when lower body was on time.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 67 MPH. Reads ball early with ability to make adjustments with feet.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Central Coast Preseason ID | CA | 01/22 | Hartnell College |
Sacramento/Delta Preseason ID | CA | 01/23 | McBean Stadium |
Peninsula/South Bay Preseason ID | CA | 01/30 | Canada College |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/06 | The MAX - McCook, Ill. |
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