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SoCal Underclass Games: Pitcher Reports


PBR California Staff

   

FULLERTON, CALIF. - The 2023 SoCal Uncommitted Games took place on Sunday, October 8 at Fullerton College. This event included a full pro-style workout with two games taking place in the afternoon. We got to see plenty of action in the game portion as well as impressive numbers during the workout.

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Continuing our post-event coverage of the SoCal Underclass Games, we take a look at the pitchers that were in attendance. Continue to check back over the coming days as we will continue to release scouting reports for every player in attendance. 

PITCHER SCOUTING REPORTS

Michael Aleman RHP / 3B / Etiwanda High School, CA / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Athletic movements with good instincts on the mound.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Long limbed with a short torso; large hands and feet.
Delivery: Upright into a slight dip/drive allows Aleman to stay behind the ball. Flat foot landing with weight balanced over leg.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm with repeatable mechanics from a high 3/4 slot. Athletic mover on the mound.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. FB works to all quadrants of the zone with fair command. Will run it in on RHH. T2129, 2017 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Whiff pitch. Velo plays way up because of the tunnelling off the FB. When down in the zone it's unhittable. T2248, 2216 average rpm.
CUT: 76-78 mph. Plays off FB very well coming from same tunnel; late life as it enters the zone; high whiff rate in-game.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 2.08 and 4.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Bear Calvo SS / RHP / La Mirada , CA / 2027

Positional Profile: SS/RHP Highly athletic and advanced for class; has the tools to stay at SS along with the stuff on the mound to make him a legit two-way guy.
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Present phsicality throughout the frame; square shoulders with V shaped back.
Delivery: Starts upright with a significant leg kick before dipping into the backside and exploding down the mound. Athletic mover on the mound that gains ground down the mound from both the windup and the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Keeps elblow close to side before a half circle movement in the back through to high 3/4 slot. Actions are clean and repeatable.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Flashes of a power pitch in the future. Commands it in on RHH with ability to spot it for strikes to all quadrants. T2206, 2015 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Flashes late depth with sharp bite; can get humpy at times; will land it for strikes and induce whiffs. T1820, 1649 average rpm.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Braeden Casey OF / RHP / Christian, CA / 2027

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Starts upright before getting into a dip/drive and gaining ground down the mound with a long stride. Lands in a neutral and balanced position.
Arm Action: RH. Release comes from a 3/4 slot. Arm works quick from a semi-circle path in the back through to release.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Effective up in the zone as a strikeout pitch; will run it on RHH. T1944, 1858 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Whiff pitch; some deception in delivery makes it hard to see; late depth and sharp bite. T1990, 1880 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Plays off CB well with similar tendencies but more sweep. T2003, 1962 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Tunnels off FB very well; bottom falls out; whiff pitch against RHH in-game. T1899, 1833 average rpm.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Aiden Echavarria RHP / 1B / Whittier Christian, CA / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/1B Athletic mover on both the dirt and the mound.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, durable frame with room for more growth; High waist with long limbs.
Delivery: Upright and tall in a dip-and-drive move. High leg kick with knee almost to shoulder. Easy mover down the mound; quick/efficient movements.
Arm Action: RH. Short, almost no, arm circle in the back keeping the ball level with the chest.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Attacks down in the zone and not scared to come in on RHH. FB flashes rise on occassion. Strike to all quadrants. T2163, 2038 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Performed in game; Sharp with late bite and down in the zone. Whiff inducer. High K rate with SL. T2042, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Fair pitch in game. Got whiffs with none put in play. Plays well off the CB. Flashes of a future above average pitch. T1724, 1653 average rpm.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Joseph Flores Jr. SS / RHP / Arlington, CA / 2027

Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic player who can play multiple positions defensively.
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Long, lean athletic frame with some twitchiness presently.
Delivery: Upright, dip-and-drive. Athletic down the mound, landing inline to the plate in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm from a shorter path through to a 3/4 slot. Hides ball behind back leg well.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Attacks down and landed for strikes on both sides of the plate. High IVB gives the pitch a rising feel. T2139, 1999 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Two forms, 12/6 and more of 10/4 break. Landed both for strikes with high whiff rates. T2468, 2286 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. More of a sweeper with impressive horizontal movement (-9.9). Worked as an out pitch to RHH. High whiff rate. T2413, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Strong feel for the CH in-game. Got whiffs and foul balls. Good change of pace pitch presently. T1073, 1018 average rpm.
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Maltese RHP / Norco, CA / 2026

Positional Profile: RHP Athletic mover on the mound with repeatable mechanics.
Body: 5-9, 131-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. High waist and larger feet. Squared shoulders with long arms.
Delivery: Upright almost tall-and-fall delivery. Lands inline consistitently after gaining plenty ground.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle path in the back through to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 67-69 mph. Straight fastball that's used to setup offspeed. Works it black-to-black and up-and-down. T2182, 2017 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 12-6 shape that tumbles downward. Effective in generating whiffs and half swings. Pitch has a 62% zone percentage. T2022, 1906 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Sharper than CB with late bite down in the zone. Has a sweeping variety that works well down in the zone. Whiff pitch. T1903, 1848 average rpm.

Jacob Musicant OF / LHP / Francis Parker, CA / 2027

Positional Profile: OF/LHP Versatile athlete both in the outfield and on the mound.
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean, smaller frame. High waist with longer arms with more physical maturity coming.
Delivery: Upright dip-and-drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short path in the back, almost a stab, through to 3/4 slot. Arm is loose and easy.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Works pitch all over the zone for strikes. Will come in LHH. T1951, 1873 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Sharp 12/6 break. The break is late and starts middle before going up then coming down. T1902, 1835 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Plays well of the FB as the pitch comes from the same tunnel. Fades away from RHH, almost falling off the table. T1664, 1594 average rpm.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Austin Olness 3B / RHP / Mira Costa, CA / 2027

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Athletic 3B with fair to slightly better range for age. Instinctive in reads off the bat.
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Long, lean, wiry strong frame with present strength throughout the frame.
Delivery: Upright tall-and-fall with a significant leg kick that causes some deception. Sinks into lower half and drives down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, half-circle path in the back through to a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Worked pitch to all quadrants of the zone while mixing eye levels in-game. T1900, 1687 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Tumbling pitch with a significant hump. T1619, 1615 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Fading action away from LH; used as a K pitch in-game. T1297, 1230 average rpm.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Nyte Teeter C / RHP / Tustin, CA / 2026

Positional Profile: C/RHP Versatile athlete who both catches and pitches at a varsity level.
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Long, lean, wiry strong frame with squared shoulders and room for more.
Delivery: Dip-and-drive delivery that sees him sink into lower half before exploding down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Semi-circle arm path in the back through to a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Commands pitch to all quadrants of the zone for strikes. Will also elevate for whiffs. T2218, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Tumbling with late break down in the zone. Tunnels well off FB. T2442, 2169 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. T1934, 1760 average rpm.
ATH: 8.06 runner in the 60. 2.00 and 4.52 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Adam Whyte OF / LHP / Tustin , CA / 2026

Positional Profile: OF/LHP Multi-position player that will compete for varsity innings.
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Physical frame with broad shoulders and pronounced strength throughout.
Delivery: Dip-and-drive delivery. Sinks into lower 1/2 and explodes down the mound gaining ground.
Arm Action: LH. Semi-circle path in the back.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Moves FB around the zone for strikes. T2127, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Sharp, late breaking pitch that tunnels well of the FB. T990, 990 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Fading pitch away from RHH. Tunnels well off FB. T2016, 1418 average rpm.
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kayden Zimmerman RHP / C / Saint Augustine , CA / 2028

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Smart pitcher that pitches to his strengths.
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Developing frame with square shoulders.
Delivery: Dip-and-drive delivery. Easy operator on the mound.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Attacks with FB favoring outer half. T2046, 1904 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. Tumbling pitch with some late movement and depth. T1900, 1821 average rpm.
CH: 66-66 mph. Plays off FB well coming from same tunnel. T1732, 1732 average rpm.
ATH: 8.31 runner in the 60. 2.01 and 4.55 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
San Diego Fall ID CA 11/04 Maranatha Christian School
Rising Stars ID: San Diego CA 11/04 Maranatha Christian School

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