On Oct. 17, 2021 Prep Baseball Report Arizona hosted the Fall Upperclass Showcase at Grand Canyon University. The Fall Upperclass Showcase is an annual open showcase accessible to high school players in the Phoenix area, granting players the opportunity to be evaluated by the PBR Arizona staff while their tools were analyzed by state-of-the-art technologies on-site. 

With some talented players in attendance, there were some standout performances. Along with the standout performances, there were some standout bodies, and players with much project-ability. One big standout at the Fall Upperclass Showcase was Arizona St commit, Dante Turgeon. Turgeon is a big bodied, power hitting corner infielder that put up some big numbers in his rounds during batting practice. Another standout was SS/2B Jacob Charlson, Charlson is a well rounded baseball players with some advanced defensive skills. OF Jack Ellsworth, Central AZ commit, showed his tools at the showcase with loud rounds of BP and some arm strength. Ellsworth took arguably the best BP at the event. And 3B/1B Max Leyva showed some skills on both sides of the ball. An above average defender on the corners with some bat speed and strength. 

Today we finalize the event by looking into each position player's full analysis. 

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Scouting Reports

Ryan Heintz, Williams Field (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pounds. Athletic build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup strong in his legs. Slightly open stance with a bend in the knees, base is outside of shoulder width. Hands are held at the back shoulder.  Stride gets him back to square, pulls hands back slightly behind the body. There's a small amount of length in the swing, handles balls out of the plate better. Gets on top of the ball well.
Power: 79.19 max exit velocity, averaged 70.72 mph. 261’ max distance. High % of line drive/ground ball contact. Best flight is to middle/left center.
Arm: INF - 74 mph.  Throws from a lower slot slightly across the body. Gets into a good strong position to throw. Arm strength has rom for improvement but showed it can play from the left side if needed.
Defense: Good timing with set step and rhythm is fluent while fielding balls. Understands reading hops and puts himself in a good spot for success. Glove work is clean with some give into the body. The footwork and body positioning stands out most, very consistent and clean.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. Runs okay, slightly hunched over.

Joshua Burke, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 145-pounds. Compact build with proportionate strength. Room to add size.
Hit: LHH. Generic setup with base just outside of shoulder width and slight bend in the knees. Square to pitcher with hands held above shoulder by the ear.  Small gather onto back side and cocks the hands. A little drifty with stride, heavy on the front side. Swings across the zone slightly. Wants to work to the pull side, gets the the ball down well.
Power: 90.51 max exit velocity, averaged 80.14 mph. 336’ max distance. High % of contact is in the air. Back spin to the pull side.
Arm: INF - 80 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot with ability to lower the slot when needed. Arm plays from the left side with a consistent timing to release.
Defense: Aggressive to the baseball, efficient routes to the ball and does not sit back on balls. Glove works well when he puts himself in the right spot. Tends to come get the ball aggressively and at times finds himself fielding tough hops.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.

Demario Faison, Estrella Foothills (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Interesting follow, added size and strength could do a lot for his development. Good athlete and a strike thrower on the mound.
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Athletic build, good frame. Room for physical development.
Hit: RHH. Base is about shoulder width, sets up square to the pitcher with front foot slightly open. Hands are pushed forward, held at about his ear. Elbows are in tighter with some rhythm. Stride is direct, gains a little bit of ground during stride. Clear inside path to the baseball, tries to work inside of everything, causes him to lose the barrel at times. With his size and strength, would benefit from more top hand involvement.
Power: 89.4 max exit velocity, averaged 78.78 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 84 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Good arm strength with 4 seam carry. Throws were slightly above the cut, would benefit from lower trajectory.
Defense: Athletic/quick actions in the outfield. Comes and gets the ball well. Is consistent with glovework. Footwork is repeatable and efficient. Ability to play all 3 outfield spots.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. Consistent and clean running technique. Runs well.

Dylan Moir, Estrella Foothills (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pounds. Lanky build with a high waist. Room to add physicality.
Hit: RHH. Sets up slightly open just outside of shoulder width. Athletic bend at the knees and hands are rested on shoulder.  Stride is up and down, gets him back to a square position. Too much length with stride at times. Cocks the hands during stride and as the hands fire a small amount of length is created. Would benefit from staying tighter to the body with hands.
Power: 84.73 max exit velocity, averaged 70.16 mph. 299’ max distance. High 5 of fly balls. With current build, more line drive contact would create most success.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph.   Longer arm action at the C position. Arm strength is average. Gets good extension through the ball and throws were on the bag.
Defense: 2.35-2.45 pop times. Has some length in his footwork to 2B on throw downs which leads to a slower transfer time. Good flexibility in stance. Showed multiple different setups. Timing with the glove while receiving is slightly late, added strength in forearms will improve receiving ability.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Tyler Bailey, Eastmark (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Long legs and high waist. Room to add physical strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with a slightly open stance. Hands held above the shoulder, bat is held horizontally.  Starts load by sinking into the back leg, stride creates some length with base and hands. When he gets to a strong balanced position and catches the ball out front, there's some bat speed and solid impact. Length with stride and hands creates inconsistencies with barrel.
Power: 97.05 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 89 mph. Posted an event high for OF velo. Throws from a high 3/4 slot and balls were carrying through the cut and on target. Timing to release was consistent.
Defense: Comes in on the ball well and fields the ball in a good position. Above average arm strength with still room to grow. Ability to play corner OF spots. Clean routes to the ball.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

 

Jerry Coyle, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with stance. Base is just outside of shoulder width. Hands are held at the right chest area.  Stride is up and down towards the pitcher, first movement with hands creates some length, pushes hands back. Some inconsistencies with the barrel due to length in swing.
Power: 79.08 max exit velocity, averaged 59.57 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 68 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot, smooth arm action, does not over throw.
Defense: Calm defensive actions. Feet get stagnant at times, putting himself in a difficult spot to field certain hops. Range is good, glove is inconsistent. Best INF spot is 2B.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

 

Matthew Ramsdell, Eastmark (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Compact build, has some strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow in setup with an open stance. Slight bend in the knees and hands are held low, resting the bat on his shoulder.  Uses a direct stride that gets him back to square and creates some separation with hands. Hips slide slightly with stride. Swing is flat and slightly armsy. Would benefit from added lower half involvement.
Power: 87.84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.57 mph. 296’ max distance. High % of line drive contact. Ball would be impacted harder with more use of lower half.
Arm: INF - 67 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot with ability to drop to lower slots. Quick to release, not big arm strength but he gets the ball out quick. Arm plays from the left side.
Defense: Seems to understand body positioning and hops. Glove work is good and he is quick and consistent to release. More of a catch and release guy, gets it to the hand and out of the hand quick. Profiles as a middle infielder.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Ruben Villaescusa, Tucson (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Has some strength, size, and good actions. Upside as a two way prospect.
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong build, strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, base outside out shoulder width slightly open. Hands are held just above the back shoulder with some rhythm. Loads onto back side and creates some separation with hands. Swing is flat and creates consistent hard contact. On ground balls to pull side he just gets a hair out front and can't hold his line any longer. Would benefit from pushing the ball back a bit and making contact from a stronger position, this would create more line drive contact to gaps. Overall swing works well with good bat speed.
Power: 100.76 max exit velocity, averaged 89.36 mph. 360’ max distance. Ball is impacted well with backspin flight.
Arm:  OF - 87 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Ball has slight 2 seam carry. Arm strength is good and throws were accurate.
Defense: Footwork and glove work is consistent. Takes some time to get the ball out in the OF, slower release time, but the arm strength is there. LF seems to be best spot defensively.
Run:  runner in the 60.

Hunter Cline, Desert Vista (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Average build, has some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Setup is simple, shoulder width base with a bend in the knees. Hands held in front of the right chest with bat held vertically.  Stride is direct and he's heavy on his front side. Being heavy on the front side, it creates some length with the hands. Swing is flat and through the zone, with the length it makes it harder for him to get to the ball in. Put up high numbers in blast categories.
Power: 90.22 max exit velocity, averaged 81.04 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 70 mph.  Throws from a lower slot in the INF. Ball has some 2 seam flight across diamond. Short arm action. Simple mechanics throwing from the C position. Arm works better at C, uses more lower half and gets through the ball better.
Defense: 2.3-2.4 pop times. Has good direction with his body when fielding balls in the infield. Was consistent with the glove, room to add some rhythm and activity with the feet. Showed some blocking ability at C position. Wants to work underneath the ball while receiving, sets target low on the ground. Doesn't do too much, keeps strikes as strikes and catches balls.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Jacob Charlson, Canyon Del Oro (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B Good build with clean actions and baseball instincts. Good follow in the middle infield in 2023 class.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Put together well, has some strength throughout body.
Hit: RHH. Upright in stance, base just outside of shoulder width. Hands are pushed off the back shoulder with the barrel laid out slightly.  Uses a simple up and down stride. Swing works well to right center, drove multiple balls to the off side gap in batting practice. Tends to spin off on the ball in on occasion. Balls middle/middle-away he stays on and gets through them. Balls middle-in tends to rush and flies open.
Power: 89.86 max exit velocity, averaged 83.09 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 76 mph.  Consistently gets to a good position to throw from. Arm is accurate, strength is questionable. Ability to throw from different body positions and on the run.
Defense: Glove works well. Feet are very active and he understands where he needs to put himself for different balls. Moves well laterally and comes in on the ball well. Can stick on the left side of the infield for now. Will be following progression with arm strength.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. Good forward lean early.

Diego Garcia, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Clean actions and body control. Best tool is the glove. Posted event high spin numbers on the mound.
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet and rhythmic setup. Base is just outside of shoulder width, slightly open, with slight bend in the knees. Hands held ear height at back shoulder.  Lacks consistency with the barrel. Tends to lose the barrel creating weak offside contact. Would benefit from a flattened out path and more extension through the baseball.
Power: 83.27 max exit velocity, averaged 70 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 74 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot. Easy arm action with accurate throws. Does not seem to use all of his arm. More of a finesse infielder.
Defense: Graceful and quiet actions in the INF. Feet are very active and he finds himself in the right spot. Smooth with the glove, soft hands.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.

Jake Willerup, Higley (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF Above average strength. Will follow development.
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Compact build with strength throughout body. Noticeable strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open in stance and slight bend in knees, weight is 50/50 in setup. Hands held in tight to body with bat laying flat on shoulder, back elbow slightly raised.  Weight starts even, loads onto back side, stride is direct and gets him back square to pitcher. Has some bat speed, consistent hard contact. Best when working through the middle, gets slightly rotational to pull side. When balls are driven to the middle, he gets through the ball great and finished low and two handed, this is his best position.
Power: 93.49 max exit velocity, averaged 87.98 mph. 338’ max distance. Consistent hard contact, works well to the middle.
Arm:  OF - 85 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot, has some arm strength. Throws were low and through the cut with 4 seam flight. Very consistent through the cut and on the bag.
Defense: Consistent footwork, stays under control and has consistent timing to release. Best probably in a corner outfield spot.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. Powerful runner. Explosive strides.

Pedro Quero, McClintock (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: C/3B Solid defender at C position. Will follow offensive production.
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Stocky build, strength in lower half and forearms.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, base is about shoulder width with a comfortable bend in the knees. Hands are held low with the bat relaxed on the shoulder.  Uses a medium sized leg kick and loads into his back hip. Has some tilt to the barrel creates a slight loop in his path. Top spin contact to the pull side on occasion. Wants to play out front.
Power: 95.44 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph.   Quick to transfer with a short and simple arm action. Has some arm strength with true ball flight.
Defense: 1.98-2.15 pop times. Quick to the transfer with clean footwork on throws. Gains some ground to 2B. Simple with the glove while receiving. Catches the tough ball that is gloveside and down well. Not too much etra movement.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Francisco Rojo Quiroz, Tucson (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Setups up with a wider base with weight heavy on the back side. Slightly open with hands just at the right shoulder and bat held vertically.  Up and down stride almost a toe tap, with knees knocked inside the toes. Swing is simple, hands stay tight to the body. Gets on top and inside of the ball well.
Power: 86.29 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 266’ max distance. Swing is build for line drive/ground ball contact. Added strength should result in better impact.
Arm: INF - 80 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Violent arm action, max effort. Ability to throw on the run. Accuracy with arm is average.
Defense: Twitchy actions, has quick feet and good range. Glove work is average, the feet and athleticism help out the glove. First step is good.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

 

Blake Tigges, Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Fundamental player, nothing flashy, gets the job done. Will follow through the spring.
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. High waist with wiry strength. Twitchy actions.
Hit: RHH. Base is outside of shoulder width, with weight heavy on the front side. Square stance to the pitcher, and hands are held just above the right shoulder.  Stride is simple, up and down, doesn't gain much ground and stays in his legs. Swing is from the top down, direct path to the ball, slightly steep. Showed ability to hit pitches in all locations, most air was to the pull side.
Power: 89.99 max exit velocity, averaged 82.23 mph. 304’ max distance. High 5 of line drive contact, stayed to the middle of the field.
Arm: INF - 79 mph.  Throws from a lower slot as an infielder. Ball has some 2 seam flight. Average arm strength. Throws were on the bag. Arm plays on the left side for now, will need to see improvement.
Defense: Stays very low while approaching and fielding the ball. Feet are active and hands are soft. Unorthodox actions but consistently makes the plays.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. Long strides. Move well. Ran on a slow surface.

Dante Turgeon, Benjamin Franklin (AZ), 2022 Arizona St.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Strength and size. Upside as a power hitting corner guy.
Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Large build, strong in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box with a slightly open setup in stance. Width is just outside of shoulders. Physical presence in the box. Hands held ear height above the shoulder.  Swing is fundamental, wants to attack the inside part of the ball. Body positioning is thrown off at times, leads to inconsistent barrel. When body is in the right spot balls are driven in the right direction.
Power: 104.38 max exit velocity, averaged 92.62 mph. 389’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 80 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Throws were accurate and showed good body control while throwing on the move.
Defense: Has size at 1B, makes him a good target. Good timing with stretches, showed some ability to pick balls in the dirt. Understands different stride directions. Glove work while fielding is average. Was consistent fielding balls, rythme fielding the ball needs some work.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Logan Miller, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 172-pounds. Stocky build with strength throughout the body, noticeable in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width stance that is slightly open. Hands are pushed back off the right shoulder with hands held slightly above shoulder. Bat is held in a wrapped position.  Loads into his back leg with a knee to knee stride. Elbow gets into slot quick and he loses some of his posture. Creates some loft in the swing, works underneath the ball.
Power: 89.96 max exit velocity, averaged 72.65 mph. 310’ max distance. High % of fly ball contact to the pull side.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph.   Throws from a 3/4 slot. Has an easy arm action, room to add more balance in throwing mechanics to get more on his ball.
Defense: 2.2-2.3 pop times. Time to release is average. Arm action is good at the C position. Footwork is direct and he gains some ground to target on throws. Simple and clean transfers, not much wasted movement. Showed some blocking ability. Room for improvement with his receiving. Slightly late to the ball.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Samuel Brown, Bradshaw Mountain (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Has some length.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, Base just outside of shoulder width with the knees knocked. Weight is balanced. Bat held horizontally just above the shoulder.  Stride is direct to the pitcher, bat path is simple and direct. Loses consistency with the barrel due to contact points. When contact is made in a strong position the ball comes off the bat well. Tends to get out front at times and lose the barrel.
Power: 94.69 max exit velocity, averaged 77.67 mph. 330’ max distance. High % of fly ball contact. Has some strength and impacts the ball okay, just inconsistent contact points.
Arm:  OF - 88 mph. Throws from an over the top slot and ball has true flight. Throws were low, through the cut, and on the bag.
Defense: Has some athleticism in the OF, seems to have the ability to play all OF spots. Consistent with his release on throws.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. Consistent long strides.

Deegan Cordova, Lake Havasu (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C Upside is on the mound. Good athlete and build. Still room for added strength. Good follow.
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic build with some strength and room to add to it.
Hit: RHH. Generic setup at the plate. Base outside of shoulder width square to the pitcher. Hands held at right shoulder. Uses an up and down stride direct to the pitcher. First movement is some length added with the hands,then a slight drop of hands and back shoulder creating a slight uphill loop in swing.
Power: 87.81 max exit velocity, averaged 81.18 mph. 303’ max distance. High % of fly ball contact due to swing mechanics.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph.   Clean arm, gets through the ball well with carry to 2B. Consistency with accuracy of throws has room for improvement. With some work on mechanics, could be a plus arm behind the plate.
Defense: 2.11-2.23 pop times. Good athlete behind the plate. Room to add some consistency and clean up the pre pitch set up and target. Some extra movement at times. Hands are soft and strong. Showed some blocking ability.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Carson Gnetz, Chandler (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/2B Good athlete with a compact build. Room for added strength.
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Base is at about shoulder width slightly open and in a crouched position. Hands are held low with the bat held in a wrapped position. Stride is direct to the pitcher, separation created with the hands simultaneously. Some length is created during stride. Has some strength and bat speed, limits himself by not getting to front side. After contact majority of weight is on back side.
Power: 87.83 max exit velocity, averaged 80.59 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 87 mph. Throws from an over the top slot. Ball stays true with some arm strength and accuracy.
Defense: Attacks the ball well, fielding clean hops and is aggressive but under control. Has the ability to play all OF spots and arm is above average.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Carlos Borras, Salpointe (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base and slightly open to pitcher. Some weight is on the back side with hands held at the right shoulder with a bat waggle.  Stride is up and down, does not gain much ground and weight is balanced. Swing is direct, lacks extension on the outer half.
Power: 81.31 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 73 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot. Arm strength is below average for the left side. Throws were on the bag.
Defense: Does a good job of keeping the ball off his left eye and staying in motion to 1B while fielding. Glove work is average. Best position is 2B or 3B. Range is average.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

Aidan Banuelos, Estrella Foothills (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Base is just outside of shoulder width, with a slightly open stance and an athletic bend in the knees. Hands are held just above the right shoulder by the ear.  Has some length to his stride, gets to a balanced and strong position to hit. Swing is flat and produces high rate of line drives and consistent hard contact. Wants to play out front.
Power: 92.26 max exit velocity, averaged 85.35 mph. 339’ max distance. Consistent with the barrel and a lot of line drive contact. Has some top spin to the pull side on occasion.
Arm: INF - 72 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot with a quick arm action. Throws were on the bag. Arm strength is below average but showed it can play from the left side for now.
Defense: Loud actions in the infield. Very active with the feet with some extra body movement. First step is good. Moves well, has ability to range to either side and make a play.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. Good forward lean and consistent with strides.

Carson Bittner, Campo Verde (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/OF Will continue following through spring. Twitchy athlete with some upside in the INF.
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Base is shoulder width with an athletic bend in the knees square to the pitcher. Bat is rested on the shoulder.  Loads with a press into his back leg. Not much movement with the hands, bat path has some loft to it, finish is high. High % of fly balls, has some strength. Some top spin flight to the pull side.
Power: 92.05 max exit velocity, averaged 81.28 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 81 mph.  Quick arm action from a lower slot. Seems to be comfortable throwing from low slots. Arm strength is good and seems to have more in the tank.
Defense: Good athlete. Ability to play all spots in the infield at an average level. Feet get a little stagnant at times with balls right at him. Range in good, comfortable going to the forehand/backhand side.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.

Marshall Mastrantuono, Sunnyslope (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Good frame, room to add strength through whole body.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, base is outside of shoulder width. Setup is square to the pitcher with hands held just above the right shoulder, slightly pushed back.  Up and down stride that is direct to the pitcher, has a little bit of a hip slide in stride. Swing is flat and direct, almost attacks at a steep angle. High % of line drive contact, with true back spin flight. Has some strength, has shown some pull side pop. Majority line drives to middle.
Power: 90.45 max exit velocity, averaged 80.96 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 76 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot. Arm action is slightly pushy. Ball has 4 seam carry across the diamond.
Defense: Takes direct angles to the ball, keeps it off his left eye and moves to target while fielding. Showed some adjustability on hops. Keeps it simple with the glove. Ability to play all around the infield. Range is okay.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. Smooth and consistent strides.

Bryson Proctor, Corona del Sol (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds. Long legs and high waist. Good frame to build on.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall and narrow with base. Slightly open in setup, has the bat rested on his shoulder. Relaxed setup.  Hands stay in tight to the body and the swing is very short. Lacks extension on the ball in that he tries to catch out front. Best swings are when the ball gets deep and contact is to the middle.
Power: 88.89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.31 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 68 mph. OF - 73 mph. Throws from a 3/4 slot with a short arm action. Arm strength is below average but throws are accurate.
Defense: Has good footwork around the bag receiving balls. Made multiple tough picks and is flexible in his stretches. Showed different variations of footwork on high throws and lateral stretches. Rythme while fielding balls is average, feet get stuck at times.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. High knee drive, moves well.

Ric OHara, Chandler (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-3, 182-pounds. Strong build with some size. Strength is in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow stance with a bend in the knees. Hands are pushed back and held ear height.  Stride is a direct glide with the lead foot. Presses into back leg before launching swing. Gets to a good position hit hit but weight is still mostly on back side. Swing works best to middle/opposite field.
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 75 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot with a short arm action. Ball comes out from the ear. 4 seam flight across the diamond. Arm will play from left side for now, needs improvement to stay there. Throws were on the bag and quick to release.
Defense: Sinks low into his legs when getting set, gets into a more athletic position when approaching the baseball. Tempo and rhythm while fielding is good. Puts himself in a good spot to field. Has some length, good build for the SS position. Hands work well.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

 

AJ Nava, Thunderbird  (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Compact build with strength throughout body.
Hit: RHH. Strong in his legs with weight balanced. Base is outside of shoulder width with a bend in the knees. Hands are held in front of the right chest with bat held vertically.  Weight is on the back side when starts his swing. Stride is direct to the pitcher that creates a small amount of length and the hands drop slightly. Swing works best to the middle of the field. Comes out and around ball in at times.
Power: 92.22 max exit velocity, averaged 82.65 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 71 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot. Quick to release, lacks the arm strength from the left side. Catch and release guy.
Defense: Hands are soft, consistent with the glove. Showed some range and ability to throw from different slots. Projects best as a 2B. Feet get stuck at times, but hands are good and he's able to handle tough hops.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Gabriel Torres, Mountain Pointe (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup. Base is about shoulder width and a slight bend in the knees. Bat is rested on back shoulder.  Uses a small leg kick, direction is to the pitcher and hands stay put, not much of a gather with the hands. Wants to work to the pull side, aggressive swing. Small amount of barrel tilt, would benefit from more extension through the zone.
Power: 86.63 max exit velocity, averaged 78.57 mph. 298’ max distance. Some top spin flight to the pull side. High % of line drives.
Arm: INF - 70 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot. Likes to stay in that slot. Arm strength is below average, throws were accurate on the bag.
Defense: Gets into a good athletic set position pre pitch. Showed some adjustability on tough hops. Ball sticks in the glove and transfers are clean. Room for added arm strength.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. Good forward lean early, moves well.

Kyle Jefferies, Gilbert (AZ), 2023 
Positional Profile: 
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Lean build, high waist. Room for physical development.
Hit: . Slightly open in stance with a base that is outside of shoulder width. Knees are knocked inside the toes, and toes and angled in towards the body. Hands are held at ear height in front of the chest.  Presses into back leg when starting his load. Stride does not gain much ground, stays strong in his legs. Small amount of separation is created with the hands, slight rotation with the upper body.
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance. Would produce harder contact if hands stayed tighter to the body and strength is added.
Arm: . C -  mph. INF - 82 mph.  Throws from a lower slot across the body. Arm strength is good an can play from the left side. Comfortable throwing from a low slot.
Defense: Takes direct angles to the ball with some give with the glove into the body. Hands are soft. Simple defensive actions. Showed some range up the middle.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Sean Jefferies, Gilbert (AZ), 2022 
Positional Profile:  Potential on both side of the ball pending added strength. Showed good defensive actions and some upside on the mound.
Body: 6-foot, 140-pounds. Slim build with a high waist. Room to add physicality.
Hit: . Sets up with an open stance, base slightly outside of shoulder width. Hands are held ear height above the right shoulder.  Sinks into back leg during load and gets back to a square position with his stride. Quick hands, swing is short with an inside path to the baseball. Gets on top of the ball well.
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance. Consistent with the barrel with back spin flight. High % of line drive contact. Hits to his profile.
Arm: . C -  mph. INF - 80 mph.  Has a short and whipy arm action from a lower slot. Ability to throw from different body positions and on the move. Arm strength plays from the left side for now, room for added arm strength.
Defense: Showed some athleticism and range. Fielded balls ranging to both sides cleanly and made a nice spinning play up the middle. Quick to release with throws that were on the bag. Glove work is clean.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.

Max Leyva, Tucson (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B Potential D1 prospect, will be following development.
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Has some size, physically mature and strength is throughout body.
Hit: RHH. Setup is wider and square to pitcher. Weight is noticeably on his back side about 70/30. Hands and held lower in front of back shoulder with the bat held vertically.  Holds his ground well, stays stacked. Not much of a load with the hands, elbow gets into slot quick when starting swing. Turns the barrel early at times.
Power: 97.04 max exit velocity, averaged 87.47 mph. 366’ max distance. Has some strength. Impacts the ball well, left the yard to left center multiple times in BP.
Arm: INF - 85 mph.  Throws from a 3/4 slot with some arm speed. Gets into a strong spot to throw from consistently. Ability to drop down lower when needed. Arm strength plays from the left side.
Defense: Smooth and easy fielding mechanics. Not much wasted movement with the hands or body, keeps it simple. Has some give into the body with the glove. Range is moderate, best on the corners.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

 

Max Slavin, Rock Canyon (CO), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/3B Higher upside as a hitter. Strength, size, and bat speed.
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Large build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with good posture. Setup is strong and balanced. Hands held just above the shoulder and bat is held horizontally.  Uses a small up and down stride with little/no movement with the hands. Small glide during stride. Produces some above average bat/hand speed with a steep angle of attack. Path is slightly cutty through the zone. When he lets the ball travel and catches at correct contact point the ball is impacted very well.
Power: 101.93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.82 mph. 381’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 79 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Ball has true 4 seam flight and throws were low through the cutoff. Average arm strength.
Defense: Could do a better job attacking the ball. Glove work and foot work is consistent and clean. Consistent to release, gets the ball out and on its way quickly.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

Wyatt Graham, Mountain Pointe (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Large build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed in setup. Stands tall with a shoulder width base. Hands are held in front of the right chest.  Sinks into back leg with load, uses a small leg kick. Stride is direct, lands slightly open with front side/hips. Not much separation with hands, hands fire from starting point. Creates some loft in his swing, slight uphill path.
Power: 95.59 max exit velocity, averaged 83.21 mph. 372’ max distance. Ability to drive balls deep. Majority fly ball contact.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.   Short arm action with a release from the ear. Ball has some 2 seam flight to 2B. Above average arm strength.
Defense: 2.15-2.2 pop times. Transfer is clean and consistent on throw downs. Footwork is direct, room to add some consistency with body positioning, loses posture/balance at times. Flexible in his set up, sinks down into the hips well. Quiet with the glove while receiving. Receives the low ball well, gets underneath it and is early and strong. Showed some blocking ability.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Jack Ellsworth, Highland (AZ), 2022 Central AZ CC
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Size, strength and good swing mechanics. Will be following through the spring and at Central AZ. Potential D1 prospect down the road.
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Above average size and strength. Projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Strong base with knees knocked and athletic. Elbows are relaxed and in tight. Hands held about shoulder height.  Uses a small simple load with a direct hand path. Has adjustability with swing, ability to get to balls away and in. Pulls the hands in well and drives balls to the pull side with true flight.
Power: 99.13 max exit velocity, averaged 92.51 mph. 381’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 87 mph. Very consistent with footwork, release timing, and throws. All throws had above average carry and were low through the cut on the bag. Arm strength is above average with more in the tank. Could use his body more to get more on throws.
Defense: Controlled actions in OF, slightly stiff. Good with the glove and comes in on balls well. Best spots will be corner OF.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Ryan Weller, Horizon (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Upside on the mound with high spin. Potential RHP out of the pen with a put away SL
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Thin build with some length.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a square setup to the pitcher. Hands are held lower off the back shoulder.  Uses a short stride direct to the pitcher. Creates some separation with the hands, first movement is pushing the front shoulder out and the hands drop a bit. Slight out and around path to the ball.
Power: 86.98 max exit velocity, averaged 73.84 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm:  OF - 80 mph. Average arm strength, throws were slightly above the cut and on the bag. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Slower to release.
Defense: Glove work was consistent, slower transfer and release timing. Has a gather that takes some time. Room for added athleticism.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

 

Logan Schminke, Thunderbird (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Large build, proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup in stance. Stands taller with a strong base and hands are hald just above the back shoulder with a flat bat.  Stride is direct to the pitcher and creates a small amount of separation with the hands. Would benefit from more lower half involvement. Has a direct path to the ball, lacks extension through the zone.
Power: 90.59 max exit velocity, averaged 79.27 mph. 321’ max distance. Swing produces back spin flight when contact is made in the proper position.
Arm: INF - 71 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Ball has some 2 seam carry across the diamond. Below average arm strength. Ability to throw from different slots.
Defense: Best spot would be on the corners. Range and footwork have room for improvement. Glove works well when he is in the right spots and gets clean hops.
Run: 8.68 runner in the 60.

Brody Tewers, Sandra Day O'Connor  (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. Large build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, stands tall with base at shoulder width. Hands are held low at the right chest with a vertical bat.  Stride is direct and creates some separation with the hands. Gets to a strong position to hit from. Agressive out front at contact. Swing is pretty direct, creates natural loft.
Power: 92.64 max exit velocity, averaged 85.85 mph. 359’ max distance. High % of fly ball contact. Catches the ball out front and creates natural lift to the ball.
Arm: INF - 75 mph.  Throws from a lower slot with some 2 seam carry. Arm action is loose and has some whip to it. Ability to throw from different body positions. Throws were accurate on the bag.
Defense: Footwork and glove work is above average. Moves well for his size, has some rythme. Stays in motion to target while fielding the ball and picks out the right hops.
Run: 8.43 runner in the 60.

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