Elias Holbert 1B / RHP / Sherwood, OR / 2021

6-foot-3, 230 pounds with a durable frame and balanced strength throughout. Holbert had an impressive day and showed some of the best raw tools of any prospect we saw. At the plate, he registered a max exit velocity of 103 mph during BP. Which tied for the highest at the event. In the box, he used a tall, slightly open stance before putting an aggressive forward move on the ball. Hands stay relaxed just below rear shoulder before initiating a level swing thru the zone. Possesses above average bat speed and produces loud contact when he connects on the barrel. Defensively, profiles strongly at 1B with his size/power. Moves well for his size with light, clean footwork and balanced actions. Has plenty of arm strength for the position. On the mound, Holbert flashed the best velocity we saw on the day, topping at 88 mph. Works with clean direction towards his catcher with a simple, repeatable delivery. Clean, compact arm stroke into a high ¾ release. Stays tall throughout with plenty of leverage at release. Ball comes in from a steep angle when getting to the bottom of the zone. Slight cross action at landing. Breaking ball shows tight shape when he stays on top of the ball thru release. Intriguing 2-way prospect with some of the best upside we’ve seen in the class. 

Caden Parker SS / OF / West Linn, OR / 2021

Caden Rickman OF / C / Westview , OR / 2021

5-foot-11, 165 pounds with more size/strength on the frame since we saw him in action last spring during the HS season. Hits from a balanced set-up in the box with weight centered. Hands show slight bat wiggle for rhythm. Low leg lift to get into forward move, creating slight stretch against his hands. Maintians flexion in arms and lets wrists control the barrel. Keeps everything tight to his body and works inside of the ball. Up to 91 mph with his exit velocity during BP.  In the OF, takes easy, ranging strides as he tracks down the ball. Funnels in directly on glove side with a clean exchange into throwing motion. High takeaway into compact arm action. Ball flight stays true with consistent carry out of hand.

Brooks Robertson 3B / C / South Eugene, OR / 2021

6-foot-1, 185 pounds and carries the weight well with a strong, proportional frame. Fluid hitter in the box with the classic, smooth left-handed swing into a high finish. Stays tall in his stance and braces up against a strong front leg at contact. Creates his bat speed with easy effort while producing exit velocities in the low 90’s. Likely to tap into more power, especially to his pull-side. Head stays down thru contact. Defensively, had a strong showing at the hot corner. Moved well on all of his opportunities and displayed a soft glove hand. Sets up in a wide base for his pre-pitch approach. Uses his first step to adjust to the ball and funnel in on his left-side, which allows his momentum to get into the throw. Short, whippy arm action with a high ¾ release. L/R profile works well for corner INF. 

Josiah Shipley C / 1B / Westview, OR / 2021

Big-framed at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds. Shipley possesses a strong frame that helps him generate some above average physical tools, specifically his arm strength and raw power. At the plate, he peaked with a 97 mph exit velo in BP. Sets up in a narrow, uptight stance with bend in his lower half. Takes short forward stride with a soft landing as he separates against his hands. Front hip opens up at landing but shoulders stay closed, allowing him to create tension in his core. Barrel stays behind the ball, allowing him to use his frame/leverage to his advantage. Gets easy lift to his pull-side. Defensively, does a solid job of sinking hips and staying low for a bigger framed catcher. Clean actions when getting out of his crouch and into throwing motion. Tight arm action with a high ¾ release. Ball comes out of hand firm and carries all the way thru the bag. Flashed consistent accuracy on all throws. 

Spencer Siegel OF / RHP / Portland Christian, OR / 2021

Wide, extra large frame at 6-foot-4, 196 pounds. Build has filled out significantly since our previous look last summer. Wide upper half is capable of handling even more additional strength. Improved across all measurable categories at this event, showing that he’s handling the added mass. At the plate, hit from a balanced stance with square alignment with the pitcher. Keeps hands back just below rear shoulder with some subtle movement to create rhythm. Very few moving parts as he takes a short, quick stride. Flashed best contact to the middle of the field with an exit velo up to 90 mph. Clean, direct swing path. Defensively, showed well in corner OF. Uses long strides to cover ground laterally. Kept momentum behind throws while waiting to receive the ball. Full arm path with a ¾ slot. Gets backside thru after release. 

Thomas Touchette RHP / OF / South Eugene, OR / 2021

Proportional build at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds with a high waisted frame. Sets up in an open, crouched stance with weight loaded onto backside early. Slowly gathers as he shifts hands back and takes a short stride to close off his lower half. Movements sync up well and allow his barrel to work freely into the zone. Takes an easy, controlled swing with a high, abbreviated finish. Defensively, took clean, aggressive routes to the ball with active footwork. Came thru the ball on the ground easily with a fluid exchange into throwing motion. Uses a side shuffle with a high glove side to get direction towards his target. Shorter arm action with a high, over the top release. On the bump, uses a simple and sound delivery with consistent tempo. Keeps length on his backside at leg lift with eyes on target and level shoulder plane. Gets down the slope with a short, direct stride. Soft landing. Arm has a short, continuous path working up to a high 3/4 release. Upright finish thru release. 

Joshua Woods SS / 3B / Sherwood, OR / 2021

6-foot, 170 pounds with a square upper half and athletic frame. Took an impressive round of BP to get the day started. Sets up with feet just outside of shoulder width. Hands begin underneath back shoulder in a relaxed position. Gathers with a low leg lift and a quick hand load to initiate swing. Let the ball travel and showed consistent control of his barrel. Spraying firm contact from gap to gap. High finish thru contact that could lead to more power as he gets stronger. Professional type of approach during BP. Defensively, gets set in a low, athletic position with bend in his lower half and slight hip hinge. Gets started with a pre-pitch hop that allows him to be quick/agile on his first step. Attacks the ball with confidence before breaking down and adjusting his stance to get down to the ball. Uses a glove tap for timing on his exchange. Short, clean arm action with a low ¾ release.