What We Saw: Week Seven
April 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - The Week Seven Power 25 saw movement and after the few games last week, there are sure to be more changes to the upcoming Week Eight Power Rankings given the upsets, the highlights, and the teams that continue to make their way up and down the rankings during the 2023 season that has been far from disappointing.
While scheduling limited the number of Power 25 games this week, the PBR team caught tons of action from unranked teams filled with tons of talent with the potential to be Power 25 risers. You can catch up on how the Power 25 fared last week as a whole in our Weekly Review.
In this edition of What We Saw for Week Seven of the CIF high school baseball season we have tons of highlights from the top players in the state as well as uncommitted players to look out for in the future.
Be sure to follow PBR California on Twitter and Instagram for videos/notes throughout the year.
What We Saw
POWER 25
No. 16 La Mirada vs Capistrano Valley Christian
Capistrano Valley Christian shut out La Mirada which included a massive grand slam from ‘23 OF Jacob Beauchaine (Uncommitted). A five-run second inning was all that was necessary for the upset win.
After a bases loaded walk gave @CVCSBaseball a 1-0, ‘23 OF Jacob Beauchaine delivers a massive #PBRBombSquad for the Grand Slam to give the Eagles a 5-0 lead in B2 over #LaMirada. pic.twitter.com/8r7gozWhay
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) March 30, 2023
In the loss ‘25 OF Maverek Russell (UCLA) impressed with his bat.
‘25 OF Maverek Russell of @LMBaseball23 with a shot back up the box for a base hit. #UCLA commit has added significant strength to the frame and has seen a bump in athleticism. Simple/powerful stroke. pic.twitter.com/qbBeO0Vepk
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) March 30, 2023
Elsewhere in California
‘23 SS/RHP Brandon Winokur (UCLA) had a day at the plate for Edison with a double and home run.
A lengthy AB ends in a barrel to wall for ‘23 SS Brandon Winokur of @EdisonSportsNet. #MLBDraft prospect into the mid-90’s on bump earlier this spring. pic.twitter.com/fTLfl7fWIa
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) March 27, 2023
‘23 SS Brandon Winokur of @EdisonSportsNet goes Big Fly with a missile over the RCF wall for the solo #PBRBombSquad.
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) March 27, 2023
Two really good AB’s so far for the #UCLA signee. No chances in the field yet, but had clean I/O with plenty of arm. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/J7JAPBjjXn
We got to see some high-frame, slow-motion views of pitchers in the LA area.
A high frame look at the #12SixFix from ‘25 RHP Jack Lorenz of #LosAlamitos.
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) March 29, 2023
The Soph. worked low 80’s up to 84 with a low 70’s hammer. Induced whiffs with CB. pic.twitter.com/KlTfjVluOY
A high frame look at the delivery and mechanics of ‘25 RHP Landon Gordon of @MDHS_Baseball.
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) March 29, 2023
The #USC commit worked in the low 80’s touching 85 several times. SL 75-77 with a CH 72-75.
Gave up a R on 3H w/3K’s in 4IP for the Monarchs. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/aQcSHLdCs3
‘25 1B/LHP Trey Morris (Texas) showed his bat off, launching a triple and a home run for Washington Union.
Big day yesterday for 2025 @TreyMorris02 of @WUHS_Baseball in W v Cent. Valley Christian. HR & 3B for the Texas commit. Really looking forward to seeing him at ProCase and who knows beyond that for 4th ranked player in state. @PBR_California @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/byzAWfYHiH
— PBR Northern CA (@Clemmens_PBR) March 28, 2023
‘24 C Andrew Bonfigli (Uncommitted) of Sonoma Valley launched a massive home run over the left field wall.
First pitch FB hunting (facing one of top P in region) results in HR for 2024 C Andrew Bonfigli of @SVHSDragons v Petaluma. One of a number of very talented C in 2024 class in North Bay.#PBRBombSquad @AndrewBonfigli @PBR_California @PBR_Uncommitted @Admiralsbasebal @707BC9 pic.twitter.com/MdarvOzXGu
— PBR Northern CA (@Clemmens_PBR) March 30, 2023
On the flip side of the Sonoma Valley vs Petaluma, ‘23 RHP Aaron Davainis (Cal) showed his quality arsenal in his appearance.
Some quality stuff (3/30/23) of 2023 RHP Aaron Davainis of Petaluma HS (Cal commit). Routinely 88-89 T90, SL 77-79, mixes in CHG occasionally. Pounds zone, pounds down. Horse, takes ball w/intent to finish & often does.@AaronDavainis @PHSTrojanBB @PBR_California @CalBaseball pic.twitter.com/Kg9cEbAvZ6
— PBR Northern CA (@Clemmens_PBR) March 31, 2023
Future ProCase attendee ‘24 C Ian Fernandez (Saint Mary’s) rounded out the week of good showings of Bay Area catchers.
2024 C Ian Fernandez of @VCdirtsquad an inning after throwing out a would be basestealer, solid barrel through 6 hole, St. Mary’s commit. Looking forward to seeing him at ProCase@Ianferandez14 @PBR_California @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/bb4a5yLK8S
— PBR Northern CA (@Clemmens_PBR) April 1, 2023
‘24 RHP Maximo Martinez (USC) held a clean slate in his three innings of work for Mira Costa.
‘24 @USC_Baseball commit Maximo Martinez has been a consistent performer for me in each look.
— Joey Cohen? (@JoeyCohen20) March 30, 2023
3 shutout relief innings yesterday. Efficient mover w/ one of the quickest arms in his class.
FB(88-92)/SL(80-82) tunnel off each other well. Also gets it done at the plate and at SS. pic.twitter.com/J7rzYgEPgp
‘23 RHP Colin Caycedo (Uncommitted) was dominant vs Mira Costa, earning the win with a complete game shutout.
Took in a CG shutout yesterday from ‘23 RHP @ColinCaycedo.
— Joey Cohen? (@JoeyCohen20) March 30, 2023
4H/0BB/5K
Worked fast and dictated pace. Filled it up with a FB that was T88/89 when he needed it, but lived 84-86.
Landed his CB(69-71) for strikes that kept hitters off balance.
Solid @PBR_Uncommitted arm. pic.twitter.com/f1WGuKdQU6
‘25 OF Walter Urbon (USC) came in clutch with an opposite-field home run for Loyola.
Here’s a look at a clutch 2-run #PBRBombSquad by @USC_Baseball commit @WalterUrbon2025 of @LoyolaBSB yesterday.
— ??? ?????????? (@PBR_California) March 29, 2023
Physical ‘25 bat. Simple trigger w/ balance. Quick hands deliver a direct barrel with present bat speed. Takes this one ? oppo ?. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/0RslVeeekE
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
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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- CA Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 C Derrick Robertson 8/26/24
- CA Future Games Spotlight: RHP Dustin Dunwoody 8/22/24
- CA CA State Games: TrackMan Pitching Leaderboards 8/22/24
- CA Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 INF Greyson Gullage 8/21/24
- CA CA State Games: TrackMan Hitting Leaderboards 8/21/24
- CA Future Games Spotlight: OF Camden Goetz 8/21/24
- CA Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 OF Alex Mestman 8/20/24
- CA CA State Games: '27/'28 Top Performers from Game Action 8/19/24
- CA CA State Games: Positional Leaderboards 8/19/24