On Tuesday, June 16th, PBR Arizona had the chance to run its first event of the summer circuit where we got a good glimpse into some young future prospects. The Class of 2023- Top Prospect Games is an invite only event that took place at Shadow Ridge High School in Surprise, AZ that featured some of the top players in the 2023 grad class. There were many players in attendance that have started to establish themselves as must follow prospects into the near future. This event featured over 60 players from from all across the state of Arizona that took part in a pro style workout followed by live game action. This annual sold out event has become a must attend event for future college prospects looking to play at the next level. 

We began our post-event analysis with our Statistical Analysis, taking a look at the top statistical performers in each category. We also posted a Quick Hits article of our first impressions from the event. This event gave us some good knowledge into some players that we haven't seen before. We also had the chance to see players we haven't seen in a while due to seasons being shut down. 

Today, we continue our post event coverage by continuing our positional analysis with the corner infielders that competed at this event. Some intriguing two-way prospects are also highlighted. Be sure to stay tuned over the next couple weeks for more post-event coverage. 

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Corner Infield Analysis

Coleson Arends 1B / RHP / Pinnacle, AZ / 2023 6-foot-3 195-pounds, sloped shoulders, long legs & arms, present strength, seems to be even more room add weight as he looks lighter. Hits from a semi wide upright base, rocking into the back leg with a toe tap. Mixes in a leg lift at times. Lands in a solid launch position. Good hand speed, getting on plane with short level swing. Power potential for future with 85mph exit velocity as he starts to develop more feel for the barrel. Produces little momentum on upper body dominants throws. Let the ball get to him. Average athleticism around the bag. Ran a 7.51 60-yard dash. Potential to hit as he learns to use his body and finds the barrel.

 

Andrew Cain 3B / RHP / Ironwood Ridge, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 5 6-foot-1 175-pounds, broad shoulders, proportional strength, some projectability. Two-way player. High upside as a left handed hitter. Starts in a relaxed upright base, using a leg kick with slight coil to transfer energy. Gets connected early producing plus bat & hand speed. Short easy swing with mid/pull approach, 91mph exit velocity off a tee. Hit some balls in the lower 90’s in BP including a ball at 354ft at 28 degree launch angle. High power potential. Quick choppy footwork in the infield. Fields ball in between legs. Slightly above average arm strength across the diamond. Also worked out on the mound. Athletic delivery with short quick arm stroke, throwing from ¾ arm slot. FB with slight arm side movement sat 77-81mph. Mixed in a developing slurvy breaking ball at 69-70mph. Two-way player to follow with high upside as left-handed hitter.

 

Justin Chambers LHP / 1B / Higley, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 50 / POS: 7 6-foot-1 170-pounds, long body with some strength & above average athleticism. Ran a 7.29 60-yard dash that he can probably improve on with better direction. Two-way player, left-handed hitter with some rawness at the plate. Sets up in a spread out base with some knee bend, slightly open. Uses a leg kick trigger, landing slightly closed off at times. Opposite field approach, 85mph exit velocity. Good athleticism & feet at first base. Above average are across the diamond at 81mph. Stood out on the mound, throwing from a higher arm slot, he pounded the zone with some quickness, working his FB 80-84mph with some life. He also worked in two breaking balls with lower spin that were similar in shape. Threw them from a lower arm slot with the SL 69-70mph & CV was 67-69mph. Upside on the mound that should be followed.

 

Declan Conry RHP / 1B / Casteel, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 58 / POS: 13 6-foot-5 185-pounds, body stands out with broad shoulders, long legs & arms, some present strength, slower twitch. Starts from a narrow upright slightly open base, falling into front foot strike with slightly gathered leg lift. Accelerates bat onto the swing plane late with higher time to contact. 80mph exit velocity in live BP. Better feet at first base then his 8.34 60-yard dash time would suggest. Usable glove with accurate arm. Had one of his best showings to date on the mound. Low effort delivery, pitching predominantly from the stretch. Throwing with a shorter arm stroke with little extension & low finish. Two- pitch combination. FB sat 77-81mph with some arm side movement. CH paired well with his FB on the same axis at 72-74mph.

 

Drew Douglas 3B / SS / Basha , AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 249 / POS: 18 6-foot 160-pounds, athletic frame with long torso, some present strength, projectable. Simple, repeatable left-handed swing, hitting from a spread out base, using a small leg lift with good body control. Middle LD approach, showing consistent feel for the barrel with vertical entry into the zone. Hit a ball at 93.6mph with 23 degree launch angle at 340ft in live BP. Approaches the ball low with usable hands. His speed and quickness might keep him at 3B going forward if his arm gets stronger over time. He has the athleticism to play corner OF where he played most of his HS season. Wouldn't be surprised to see him stick in the corner OF in the future as well. Left-handed swing should be followed closely.

 

Hunter Flores 3B / 2B / Chandler , AZ / 2023 5-foot-100 185-pounds, broad shoulders, stocky build, short limbs, some strength & durability. Hits from a strong squared base, using a small leg kick. Loads hands straight back with some early connection. Gap to gap approach with lower on plane efficiency. 80mph exit velocity off a tee. Hit a ball at 85mph to LF in live BP. Heavy footwork in the infield. Ran an 8.41 60-yard dash. Clears himself to get around the baseball. Arm should improve as he plays through the ball more.

 

Nathan Gray 3B / RHP / Queen Creek, AZ / 2023 6-foot-4 192-pounds, long limbs, high waisted, some strength throughout frame, slower twitch. Starts in an open stance with feet close together, stretching into front foot strike. Gets barrel onto the swing plane quickly with lower time to contact. Flat swing through the zone, 83 mph exit velocity. Some power potential as he learns to use his body. Stiff actions and heavy footwork, working out at 3B. Ran a 8.10 60-yard dash. Best suited at first base in the future.

 

Dale Jorgensen 3B / RHP / Basha, AZ / 2023 5-foot-11 185-pounds, stocky frame, well built with above average strength for the age. Two-way player who also plays football. Raw approach at the plate with some extra movement. Starts in wide base, rocking into the back leg early. Uses a toe tap, opening up into heel plant. Hit balls all over the field, looking to hit the ball in the air with strength through his swing. 86mph exit velocity off a tee. Hit some balls into the low 90’s in live BP. Usable hands & feet defensively with ok quickness. Average arm strength at 78mph. Also worked out on the mound, throwing with long OT arm action. Threw a straight FB at 73-76mph, mixing in a SL at 61-63mph with straight side spin.

 

Christopher Kjer 1B / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2023 6-foot-1 140-pounds, slim body, long limbs, high waisted, still maturing, slow twitch, limited strength currently. Hits from an open stance, loading hands slightly down and back. Uses slight pick up, staying open at heel plant. Minimal transfer of weight. Gets barrel into zone late with inconsistent path to the baseball. 79mph exit velocity. Ran 8.84 60-yard dash. Good glove & footwork at first base, showing some feel for the position. Should improve in all areas with added strength & intent.

 

Austin Mittelstedt RHP / 3B / Horizon , AZ / 2023 5-foot-10 175-pounds, average proportionate frame, some strength in legs. Two-way player. Starts pre-loaded leaning on back leg. Uses a leg lift with little forward movement. Gets onto the swing plane quickly with high rotational acceleration. Works the whole field with LD approach, 83mph exit velocity. Showed some athleticism around the bag with usable hands, suggesting he can play some 3B. Average arm across the diamond at 78mph. Also worked out on the mound, Throwing with long over-top arm action with high release. Worked his FB 75-77mph with downhill movement. Mixed in a CV at  65-66mph with 10/4 shape.

 

Landon Penney LHP / 1B / Brophy College Prep, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 44 / POS: 5 6-foot 190-pound frame, physical body with broad shoulders, good strength for age, he’s listed at the same as back january but looks noticeably bigger. Two-way player currently. Left-handed hitter. Starts in a strong squared base with handle deep in hands, slight separation. Uses an explosive forward move into heel plant. Gets bat onto swing plane fast with high rotational acceleration and above average bat speed. Good time to contact and power potential. Aggressive pull approach at 90mph exit velocity. Hit some of the hardest hit balls of the day in our live game action. Ok hands at first base with raw footwork. Ran an 8.0 60-yard dash. Also worked out on the mound, throwing from a higher slot with short arm stroke. FB sat 74-77mph with some cutting action. Mixed in a slurvy breaking ball at 63-65mph. Left-handed power at the plate should be followed.

 

Dillon Roberts 3B / RHP / Cactus Shadows, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 25 / POS: 2 6-foot-1 200-pounds, broad shoulders, big legs, strong physical frame, above average strength. Two-way player, left-handed hitter. Starts from narrow upright base, uses a slightly gathered leg lift to transfer energy with some forward movement. Loads hands down & back into barrel tilt with high early connection. Above average bat speed for the age but takes longer to accelerate the barrel onto the swing plane. Aggressive pull approach, hit some ball in the low 90’s in live BP including a ball at 340ft. Showed decent footwork with sure hands in the infield with more quickness than 8.0 60-yard dash would suggest. Threw from the OF with good direction and above average arms strength at 86mph. Also worked out on the mound. Easy repeatable delivery, staying closed with tighter hips. Throwing with short arm action from H3/4 slot. Little erratic early before settling in. FB worked 79-83mph, mixing in a slurve.

 

Aidan Sandvik LHP / 1B / Desert Vista, AZ / 2023 6-foot-3 180-pounds, lanky frame, long limbs, high waisted, average athleticism. Left-handed, two-way player. Hits from a slight open stance with weight one outsides of his legs. Brings front foot in with slight leg lift, minimal weight transfer. Pull approach, trying to hit the ball in the air. 77mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 8.52 60-yard dash. Fielded balls cleanly. Goes and gets the ball. Arm strength is still developing. Also worked out on the mound with a drop and drive delivery. Throws with a long arm swing with high release point. Threws almost all FB’s in live game action at 72-74mph.

 

Jace Smith RHP / 1B / Mountain Ridge, AZ / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 68 / POS: 17 6-foot-2 185-pounds, broad shoulders, big strong legs, some strength & athleticism. Two-way player who has upside on the mound. Sets up in an upright base with feet shoulder width apart with slight knee bend. Uses a controlled knee turn leg kick before landing short strided. Showed some quick hands & potential with pull approach at 89mph exit velocity. Above average feet and glove at first base. Athleticism around the bag. Also worked out on the mound, throwing with long arm action from H3/4 arm slow. Some down hill movement to the FB with late life at 81-84mph at 1800 rpm. Mixed in a SL at 71-74mph at 2100rpm.

 

Zach Tomlinson 3B / RHP / Hamilton, AZ / 2023 6-foot-2 180-pounds, lean athletic frame, high waisted, some present strength & projectability, good athleticism. Sets up in a spread out base, open stance. Brings foot straight in with leg lift, landing square. Gets connected early but starts the process late at times. Looks to drive the baseball. 78mph exit velocity off the tee but hit some ball in mid 80’s in live BP with a mid/oppo approach. Good athleticism at third base with some quick actions & quiet hands. Ran a 7.09 60-yard dash. Above average arm with short quick arm action, carry across the diamond at 80mph. Follow in the 2023 class.

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