Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All State Games: Quick Hits


Will Arnold
Arizona Director of Scouting

The Invite-Only Preseason All State Games took place Sunday, January 27 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, home of the Arizona State Sun Devils.The event included many intriguing prospects and some new names, that will stand out in the near future. Today, we continue the event coverage with our Statistical Analysis.

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Kyler Stancato, LHP/OF, Mountain Ridge, 2020
Uncommitted. Stancato just moved from Washington and is relatively unknown in the recruiting world. Look for him to blow up soon in the next few weeks due to his true two-way projectability. The athletic L/L has his fastball sit in the 83-86 range, with an above average breaking ball. On the field, his athleticism shows in the outfield and batter’s box, chasing down balls and making consistent hard contact.

Cameron Hood, LHP, Verrado, 2020
Uncommitted. Hood stood out from the get-go standing at 6’5 but the LHP is more than just a big body. His fastball got up to 87 MPH and was paired with a sweeping breaking ball, but his ultra-aggressive personality helps his current stuff play up, that should gather some D-1 interest soon

Andrew Calloway, LHP, Sabino, 2020
Uncommitted. Calloway made the jump out of the low 80s and should look for that number to continue to climb. Showed an impressive inning of work, running his fastball up to 86 with deception that kept hitters uncomfortable in the box. Confidently threw his breaking ball in multiple hitters advantage counts.

Vinnie LaGatta, MIF,  Valley Christian, 2020
Uncommitted. Stood out as an all around good player, which is indicated in his ranking being 27th in the state of Arizona. Showed steady hands at short, while ranging out nicely for a few balls as well. The left-handed hitter had good, competitive at bats throughout the game as well.

Chase Valentine, MIF, Sandra Day O’Connor, 2021
Uncommitted. Valentine, whose showcase numbers do not reflect his game speed, had a good day overall, showing why some top schools are starting to show interest. While his 60 time has been a 7.31 at the fastest, he still stole multiple bases easily during his game play, mixing in good at bats and a good approach.

Cade Westerlund, C/RHP, Mountain Pointe, 2021
The physical 2021 impressed in all facets, posting best numbers almost all the way across the board. Fastball sat between 83-85 but showed the best from behind the plate, showing leadership and ability to control the game. At the plate had good at bats, fowling off tough pitches and staying in the zone.

Teagan Carey, SS, Chaparral, 2020
Showed the potential to stick at short long term, moving well side to side and arm strength at 83 across the diamond, while using multiple arm slots.  At the plate, he has a simple set up and swing, minimizing moment for consistency.

Zach Kress, C, Corona Del Sol, 2021
Kress stood out behind the plate, controlling the game and had a calmness that came along with his pace of place. The quick transfer got him as low as a 1.97 pop time, despite not having the strongest arm. As he continues to get stronger, Kress will have the makings of a big time recruit.

Justin Still, LHP/1B, Perry, 2021
The lefty got up to 86 in his inning of work and also registered a 90 MPH exit velocity from the left side. Showed big time pull power for his age in his BP, that if it translates to games, will become a top end two-way prospect.

Nick Arias, RHP/SS, Tucson Magnet, 2022
The freshman got his fastball into the mid-80s, touching 85 majority of his pitches, while showing feel for two secondaries in the zone. In the field or at the plate Arias never looked to be in a rush, showing maturity on all the way around.

Austin Humphres, LHP, Shadow Ridge, 2022
Showed very high ceiling with projectable body and fluid arm that is already getting him up to 83 from the left side. Worked down with his fastball, using a mid-70s breaking ball with good shape to give hitters a hard time