2006 Sunshine West Showcase
Top Prospects
10
James Mahler
- RHP - - Sandy, UT
Strong righthanded pitcher at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds. His fastball was up to 87 mph from a good downhill plane. Has projectable velocity and ability to spin the curveball.
2007 Top Prospects
1
Josh Osich
- LHP - 2007 - Boise, ID
Lean and projectable lefty at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds with present arm strength up to 91 mph. Very athletic and hit a home run during a showcase game.
2
Kyle O'Campo
- RHP - 2007 - Corona, CA
Polished 6-foot-3, 185-pound pitcher with present arm strength up to 91 mph. Repeats his delivery well, and has the makings of a plus curveball.
3
Bobby Buckner
- MIF - 2007 - Boise, ID
Lean and athletic switch-hitter who centers the ball well from both sides. Solid infielder with present arm strength. Son of ex-big leaguer Bill Bucker.
4
Kirk Dehler
- RHP - 2007 - Billings, MT
Lean and athletic pitcher at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds who was up to 89, and showed very good pitchability. Smooth fielder with good footwork and a line-drive swing.
5
Bryce Tafelski
- C - 2007 - Los Olivos, CA
Physical catcher at 6-foot, 185 pounds with a strong arm, good pop times; also receives well. Has strength in swing with good leverage at contact and projectable pop.
6
Caleb Hurst
- RHP - 2007 - Modesto, CA
Upper 80s pitcher with great pitchability. Used a sharp breaking ball and fastball to strike out all nine batters he faced
7
Logan Spiers
- OF - 2007 - Glendale, AZ
Physical player with good speed for his size, and arm strength from the outfield at 89 mph. Good bat speed with projectable power.
8
Stephen Johnson
- SS - 2007 - Poway, CA
Fluid defender in the middle of the diamond with soft hands and arm strength. Bat speed with pop in his bat. Fastball up to 85.
9
Stephen Triolo
- RHP - 2007 - San Diego, CA
Strong and durable pitcher at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with a very heavy fastball that topped out at 88 mph. Has a good three-pitch mix. Pop in his bat as well.
11
Chris Brookey
- LHP - 2007 - Encinitas, CA
12
Seth Davies
- OF - 2007 - Bend, OR
13
Michael Mendoza
- SS - 2007 - San Gabrial, CA
14
Robbie Nickels
- OF - 2007 - Scottsdale, AZ
15
Bryce Ortega
- MIF - 2007 - Palos Verdes, CA
16
Sharif Othman
- C - 2007 - Riverside, CA
17
Craig Rasmussen
- LHP - 2007 - Chula Vista, CA
18
Jerrud Sabourin
- 1B - 2007 - San Diego, CA
19
Matthew Serret
- OF - 2007 - Hesperia, CA
20
Dennis Walker
- OF - 2007 - Chula Vista, CA
21
Beck Wheeler
- 3B - 2007 - San Diego, CA
2008 Top Prospects
1
Brent Warren
- OF - 2008 - Robins, IA
At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, he is a high level two-way prospect. Runs well with arm strength, and can drive the ball at the plate. Mid-80s velocity with pitchability.
2
Colin Hofmann
- OF - 2008 - San Diego, CA
Athletic outfielder with speed (6.80 in the 60) and arm strength (83 mph). Uses the whole field and runs the bases very well.
3
Kyle Skipworth
- C - 2008 - Riverside, CA
Great frame at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds with athleticism. Soft hands defensively and made some great plays. Good bat speed with power projection.
6
Kyle Beverley
- 3B - 2008 - Midvale, UT
7
Brian Carr
- 1B - 2008 - Peoria, AZ
8
Nicholas Carrillo
- 3B - 2008 - Glendale, AZ
9
Matthew Cerda
- IF - 2008 - Oceanside, CA
10
Brian Dearth
- LHP - 2008 - Temple City, CA
11
Cornelius McCloskey
- OF - 2008 - Oceanside, CA
12
Brennan Metzger
- OF - 2008 - San Marcos, CA
12
Matt Nestlerode
- RHP - 2008 - Thousand Oaks, CA
13
Kenneth Othman
- C - 2008 - Moreno Valley, CA
14
Ashton Pittman
- OF - 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
15
Marcos Reyna
- RHP - 2008 - Delano, CA
16
Kyle Wong
- MIF - 2008 - South Pasadena, CA
2009 Top Prospects
1
Jiovanni Mier
- SS - 2009 - Pomona, CA
Smooth defensive shortstop with a strong arm. Good swing and makes consistent contact. Fastball up to 85 and is aggressive on the mound.
2
Tommy Cheek
- SS - 2009 - Escondido, CA
Does everything well defensively, and threw 86 mph across the infield. Fastball up to 84 with a hard curveball as well.