Top Prospect List
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2026 Top Prospects
Micah Kovacs
OF - 2026 - Temecula, CA
Biola University
A 2-way talent with a blend of athleticism and physicality. A 6-4/220 frame and ran a 6.86 60-yard dash. Showed feel for a 3 pitch-mix on the mound. Really under control and smooth athletic actions with arm strength in the outfield. Blend of strength and bat speed a the plate with developing swing connectivity and power upside.
Matthew Bias
1B - 2026 - Huntington Beach, CA
Uncommitted
One of the top true 2-way talents at Sunshine West this year. Showed the ability to throw the fastball for strikes consistently and topping out at 88 from the left side. Breaking ball showed consistent shape and spin traits. Notable athletic and repeatable operation on the mound. Fundamental action in the outfield and at first base with well above average arm strength and accuracy to throws. Well connected swings with barrel control and bat speed in BP. Gap to gap hitter that projects well.
Paul Shanabarger
RHP - 2026 - Temecula, CA
Uncommitted
Showed a blend of tools and developing 2-way talent traits at Sunshine West. Physical presence on the mound that showed a 3 pitch-mix with a mid 80's fastball and the ability to spin a breaking ball well. Corner outfield traits with some arm strength defensively. Ability to impact the baseball with strength at the plate, gap to gap ability and among the event leaders in exit velocity.
Luke Crysler
C - 2026 - Escondido, CA
Uncommitted
A fundamentally sound catcher that showed next level traits behind the plate. Quick transfer, clean footwork and popped a 1.95 showcase pop time and showed an accurate throwing arm. Blend of strength and developing bat speed at the plate. Compact swing with minimal wasted movement and showed the ability to use the whole field in game.
Edward Crasnean
OF - 2026 - Lake Forest, CA
Uncommitted
Showed a blend of tools over the weekend and one of those was a potential power bat. With an exit velo in the 90's throughout the round, Edward was a standout in batting practice with loud barrels throughout.
2027 Top Prospects
Austin Olness
SS - 2027 - Hermosa Beach, CA
Uncommitted
One of the top all around athletes at Sunshine West this year. Runs well, positing the top 60-yard dash time at the event. Versatile defender that can play both the infield and outfield showing fundamental actions and arm strength. Blend of strength and bat speed at the plate with the ability to impact the baseball and consistently get to the barrel.
Cole Richards
SS - 2027 - Glendale, CA
Uncommitted
A versatile defender that showed the ability to make all the plays in both the infield and outfield. Has fundamental actions with above average arm strength. Showed bat speed and the ability to consistently get the barrel on plane at the plate. An all fields line drive approach that showed up in games.
Jack Kaplan
1B - 2027 - Los Angeles, CA
Uncommitted
A potential 2-way talent with upside potential as a left-handed power bat. Moved around the bag well at first base, showed the ability to make all the plays with an accurate throwing arm. A 6-foot-5 presence in the batters box. Shows a blend of leverage and bat speed, stays connected well and can drive the baseball to all fields.
Colton Mossman
LHP - 2027 - Newport Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Showed 2-way ability that showed up in games at Sunshine West. 3 pitch-mix on the mound working in the low 80's, locating a breaking ball and showing true pitch ability. Had multiple XBH at the plate in game. Swings with leverage and some developing bat speed. Handles the barrel well and drove the baseball to all fields in games.
Jaxson Neckien
OF - 2027 - Westlake Village, CA
Uncommitted
A right-handed hitting outfielder that showed potential as an impact bat at Sunshine West. Corner outfield actions and traits defensively. An athletic 6-foot-3 frame in the batter's box. Has leverage and bat speed to lift the baseball, well connected and on-time swings in BP. Really handled the barrel well with present pull side pop.
Braeden Casey
OF - 2027 - Spring Valley, CA
Uncommitted
Athletic and developing 2-way talent. Showed a clean operation on the mound with the ability to locate the fastball and consistently land an 11-5 shape curve. Ran a 7.05 60-yard dash and threw mid 80's from the outfield. Well connected swing at the plate showing the ability to get to fundamental hitting position and impact the baseball with a blend of developing strength and bat speed.
Paul Watts
RHP - 2027 - Apple Valley, CA
Uncommitted
A RHP with a 3 pitch-mix on the mound. 6-foot-3 frame, a fastball that topped at 86 with the ability to work both sides of the plate. Spin traits to the curveball with vertical depth and a change up with late fading action. Next level upside on the mound.
Caden Mossman
RHP - 2027 - Newport Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Stood out for his ability to throw strikes and impact the baseball at the plate at Sunshine West. Fastball/breaking ball mix with projection on the mound. Real bat speed with present strength in the batter's box. Stays simple, compact, and handles the barrel well.
Slade Sessums
RHP - 2027 - Highland, CA
Uncommitted
Showed 2-way potential over the weekend with a good showing on the mound and in the box. Big time projectable traits flashed.
2028 Top Prospects
Leo DiMuzio
OF - 2028 - Los Angeles, CA
Uncommitted
Showed all around athleticism and developing 2-way ability at Sunshine West. Ran a 7.01 60-yard dash. Showed fundamental actions and threw in the low 80's from both the infield and outfield. Has fundamental swing mechanics, an efficient bat path with bat speed and has a chance to make a big jump with added strength.
Ely Olesen
OF - 2028 - Dana Point, CA
Uncommitted
Showed athletic traits and potential 2-way impact ability at Sunshine West. Blend of speed and arm strength in the outfield with athletic actions. Holds angles in the swing well and swings with real intent, present bat speed with developing strength in the swing. Also worked into the low 80's and showed feel to land a breaking ball from the left-side on the mound.