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Northern California Preseason All-State: Preview Story


By: Hank LaForte
Northern California Scouting Director

  

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This Sunday, January 26th, the Prep Baseball California team is hosting the Northern California Preseason All-State at Ohlone JC in Fremont, CA. This is an invite-only event for all high school classes (2025-28), and gives our staff an ample look at the area's top players.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.

2025 ROSTER

This year's roster is full of talent. Take a look below and some of the prospects our staff is excited to see this weekend:

INF Ayden Deome (West Park, 2026; Arizona commit):
It’ll be the first time we see Ayden at a Prep Baseball Event this year and we are excited to see his 6’2 200lb frame. He’s got a sweet lefty swing and has moved over to SS for his HS this year. It's an exciting year to come for Deome.

C/SS Hudson Flora (Foothill High, 2026; UC Santa Barbara commit):
Hudson size is super intriguing as a 6’3 Catcher, but he's athletic enough to play the infield/outfield when not behind the dish. Flora has a plus arm which makes him valuable all around the diamond, and he's verall a very athletic player.

MIF Thomas Glenn (Mission College Prep, 2026; San Diego State commit):
Glenn will be attending his second Prep Baseball event after attending the SoCal Rising Stars in 2022. Another athletic MIF who the staff is excited to see since it’s been a while since our last look. We've been hearing nothing but good chatter about Glenn all around the summer/fall circuit.

RHP JP Harmon (Novato, 2026; Ole Miss commit):
One of the top arms in NorCal for the junior class, and was recently up to 90 in-game. Big frame at 6’4 190-pounds, super athletic, also plays water polo.

LHP/1B Kaden Nicholls (Bear River, 2026; Cal Poly commit):
After not playing this summer/fall, it’ll be refreshing to see a healthy Nicholls be able to compete in an event. He attended the 2024 Preseason All-State event and put up good numbers - 88 mph on the mound and had some high EV’s during BP.

MIF Devon Simonton (Pittsburg Senior High, 2026; San Diego commit)
Big fan of Simonton, he’s solid infielder who can pick it and has a lot of potential with the stick. He recently committed to San Diego and is looking to have a big junior year at Pittsburg HS - plays for NorCalU.

MIF Tino Vasell (College Park, 2025; San Francisco commit):
Vasell has attended multiple Prep Baseball events in the past and is looking to boost his stats from his last performance. I’m a fan of the left-handed bat and overall athleticism. He’s the starting SS for a good College Park HS team.

MIF Waylon Walsh (Archbishiop Mitty, 2025; Santa Clara commit):
6’4 185-pound Switch hitting shortstop that hits. We haven't seen Walsh since the summer, and he is set out to have a big '25 campaign.

C/1B Masen Belding (Del Oro, 2026; Louisiana State comit):
The left handed hitting catcher is ranked the No. 3 catcher in the state, and likely the top '26’ catcher in all of Northern CA. He was a member of the Area Code team. It's an advanced frame that does not look like a JR in HS.

C Brandon Williams (Franklin High, 2028):
One of the few 28s to attend this event, but remember this name. Standing at 6’3 already his frame is very intriguing, and the arm is polished and his swing is easy. Nationally ranked the No. 4 catcher and No. 1 in the state.

C Cruz Garcia (Brent International, 2027):
Top '27 C in the class. He's from the Philippines. Hit tool is above average, saw him demolish baseballs over the summer. Very fun player to follow.

LHP Mariano Gonzales (Vanden, 2027):
The No. 3 LHP in the state of CA and has been clocked up to 93mph. Ranked No. 8 nationally for LHP. The staff is very excited to see Gonzales hit and throw and this upcoming event.

3B Hunter Lynch (Novato High, 2026):
No. 8 overall 3B in the state of CA, the kid mashes baseballs every time I see him. Transferred to Novato HS this year. Put off multiple rounds of BP with over 100 mph exit velocities. It wouldn’t surprise me if he has the highest numbers for the hitting portion.

OF Jetner Welch (Santa Barbara, 2026):
The '25 OF is making his way up the NorCal for the trip. I saw him at the State Games and immediately liked the size - 6’4 OF will play.

SS/RHP Colton Hadfield (Valley Christian San Jose, 2027):
Hadfield has been up to 91 recently on the mound, and he's a very intriguing two-way player in '27 the class.

Perusing the event roster, we’re set to meet a majority of players who’ve not yet attended a Prep Baseball showcase, and we’re eager to add more names to our follow lists.

EVENT CHECK-IN PROCESS

Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Sunday's event, it is imperative that you read our adjusted showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.

Additionally, in an effort to continue and develop contactless check-in strategies, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PB profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.

ITINERARY

Check-in times:

  • All Position Players: 8:30 am
  • All Pitchers-only: 12:30 pm
  • Catcher will stay to catch bullpens.

    MORE EVENT DETAILS

    Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan, Vizual Edge, and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, that can be applied to improve upon their game.


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