OC Preseason All-State: Infielders Analysis
January 22, 2020
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA. - The Road to the California State Games began at the second annual Orange County Preseason All-State held at JSerra High School. Players descended on St. Pierre Field to show their fall/winter progress in the leadup to the spring season just a few weeks away. The invitation only event drew over 200 requests which was narrowed down to the 80 participants selected.
Players were put through a customary pro-style workout that included a laser-time 60-yard sprint, a round of batting practice, a defensive workout that includes double-play turns for infielders, and concluded with bullpen sessions for pitchers. We purposely did not include games because we didn’t want to put pitchers who aren’t ready to face live hitters in that situation.
As we dive deeper into our notes and videos we will release more post-event content. Earlier we released our Quick Hits highlighting 20 early standouts, the Statistical Analysis, the catchers analysis, and now we'll take a look at the infielders from the event.
Also, this evaluation list doesn't include players listed in our Quick Hits piece earlier which includes several infielders.
(Note: For full notes of all viewings on players click into their profile where all videos have been uploaded.)
Corey Nunez
Class of 2022 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: TorranceState: CA
- Summer Team: California Blues
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Height: 6-2Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Liam Critchett
Class of 2020 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Redondo UnionState: CA
- Summer Team: SF Giants Scout Team
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Height: 6-3Weight: 209lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Aidan Haller
Class of 2023 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SS
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High School: La MiradaState: CA
- Summer Team: CBA
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Height: 5-7Weight: 125lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Pitching: Haller features a 4-pitch mix out of a balanced , athletic delivery. Was able to command all of his offerings which will keep him as a valuable asset on the mound. Physical maturity and age will add velocity to his pitches and strength to his overall game.
Gabriel Rodriguez
Class of 2023 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Orange LutheranState: CA
- Summer Team: California Blues
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Height: 5-10Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Anthony Wyman
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: SonoraState: CA
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Height: 5-9Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Dominic Smaldino
Class of 2023 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: JSerraState: CA
- Summer Team: Legacy Baseball Group
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Height: 6-6Weight: 225lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Swift
Scouting Report
Ryan Watkins
Class of 2021 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Oak HillsState: CA
- Summer Team: PFA Matadors
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Height: 5-11Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Justin Johnson
Class of 2021 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Xavier College PrepState: CA
- Summer Team: Next Level
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Austin Haller
Class of 2021 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: SonoraState: CA
- Summer Team: So Cal Birds
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Height: 6-0Weight: 183lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Ryan Kirk
Class of 2024 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: EsperanzaState: CA
- Summer Team: OC Premier
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Swift
Scouting Report
Van Sidebotham
Class of 2023 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Corona del MarState: CA
- Summer Team: West Coast Blackdogs
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Height: 6-3Weight: 191lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Scouting Report
Cade McClelland
Class of 2021 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Mission ViejoState: CA
- Summer Team: SoCal Birds
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Height: 6-5Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Scouting Report
Elijah Pelayo
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Cantwell Sacred Heart of MaryState: CA
- Summer Team: Sports Academy Dukes
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Height: 5-11Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Jordan Jaffe
Class of 2022 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: CalabasasState: CA
- Summer Team: PFA Matadors
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Nick Hill
Class of 2021 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: CerritosState: CA
- Summer Team: CBA
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Kyle Hampton
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: LoyolaState: CA
- Summer Team: GBG Marucci Navy
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Height: 5-9Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Tommy Italia
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: St. Francis (La Canada)State: CA
- Summer Team: So Cal Cubs Scout
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Christopher Landaas
Class of 2021 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: San Juan HillsState: CA
- Summer Team: Chicago Cubs Scout Team
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Height: 6-4Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | CA | 01/25 | Islanders Field at River Islands |
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Winter Update Series powered by EM Sports | CA | 01/28 | EM Sports - San Diego |
Winter Update Series powered by FBK1 | CA | 01/30 | FBK1 |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/02 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
Winter Update Series powered by Mike Murphy Baseball | CA | 02/08 | MMB - Walnut Creek |
SoCal Underclass Games ID - Los Angeles | CA | 02/09 | O'Malley Family Field |
Winter Update Series powered by EM Sports | CA | 02/10 | EM Sports - Rancho Cucamonga |
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