San Diego Swing: 23 for 2023
December 20, 2021
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ENCINITAS, CALIF. - The San Diego Swing continues this week with an early follow list for the class of 2023. Last week highlighted the talented 2022 class that features potential draft prospects, power program commitments and a few uncommitted players. The 2023 class features former future games standouts, power program commitments and many uncommitted players. America’s finest city will be kicking off the new year with a heavy slate of baseball with the San Diego section winter ball season ramping up and MLK weekend tournaments at USD and SDSU. This list provides a good starting point for the 2022 season and will surely grow rapidly.
Name | Pos | High School | College Commitment | Notes |
Duke Ekstrom | RHP | Point Loma | Vanderbilt | Top 2023 for quite some time, Pitcher of the Year Candidate |
AJ Klubeck | SS | Westview | Looks the part, Loose swing, Time to Produce | |
Vaughn Major | RHP/SS | Christian | UC-Santa Barbara | Pitchability, Stuff and velocity continue to improve, Trending upward |
Kevin Takeuchi | 3B/OF | Rancho Bernardo | Quick hands, Positional versatility, Power coming | |
Nico Libed | C/2B | Eastlake | San Diego | Athleticism, Twitchy, 1st team potential |
Gabe Camacho | 1B/LHP | La Costa Canyon | Stat stuffer, Future is with the bat | |
Ryan Kroepel | SS/OF | Poway | Arizona State | Smooth simple left-handed swing |
Hunter Kaul | C | Christian | Strong build, Athletic Catcher, Leader | |
Isaiah Lane | SS | Eastlake | Oklahoma | Pro looks will come if hit tool improves |
Jacob Campagna | C | Francis Parker | San Francisco | Can really catch, 366 BA - 980 OPS in 100 PA |
Cody Nitowitz | OF | Cathedral | UC-Santa Barbara | Active on the field and at the plate |
Jake Molinar | RHP | Bishops | UC-Santa Barbara | Projectable down the line arm |
Jake Jackson | OF | Madison | San Diego State | Elite athlete, Long strides, Raw |
Errick Barnes Jr. | SS | Francis Parker | San Jose State | Size and strength could stick at SS, Power potential |
MJ Sweeney | 1B/RHP | St. Augustine | Kansas | Home Run power, Can pitch too, MLB bloodline |
Camden Sos | SS | Granite Hills | UC-San Diego | Hitterish, Potential for plus-defense |
Josh Villegas | LHP | Madison | CSU-Northridge | Project left-hander, Could be top LHP in SD class |
Damian Pasillas | RHP | Otay Ranch | Live arm, Some early success, Could pop | |
Joey Wittig | RHP | Maranatha | Air Force | Velo is starting to build, Expect big stats |
Nico Newhan | SS/3B | Maranatha | Strong build, Power potential, MLB bloodline | |
Luke Caruso | SS | Sage Creek | Biola | Slick fielding shortstop, 3-year starter |
Trent Abel | SS/2B | Rancho Bernardo | Quick feet, Fast hands, Big Arm | |
Manoah Chapman | INF | Madison | San Diego State | Advanced player, Handles the bat well |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Central Valley Preseason ID | CA | 01/08 | Fresno Pacific University |
SoCal Preseason All-State Underclass | CA | 01/08 | JSerra High School |
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass | CA | 01/09 | JSerra High School |
East Bay Preseason ID | CA | 01/16 | Ohlone College |
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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