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College  | Story | 5/29/2026

Cali Mid-Major Draft Notes

Joey Cohen
Photo: Ryan Tayman (Romeo Galvan/Cal Poly Athletics)
California annually produces its share of high-profile prep and college draft talent, but this spring also offered quality depth especially on the mid-major side. I wanted to highlight a group of semi under-the-radar prospects who have quietly put together strong seasons and caught the attention of our staff whether it was with in-person looks or just by some performance/data metrics that popped. The bulk of this group comes out of the Big West, with additional names from the WCC, WAC, and Mountain West mixed in.

Matthew Thomas - OF - CSUN 
Few hitters in the Big West have matched Thomas’ offensive impact this spring, as he slashed a strong .335/.411/.679 with 15 home runs. Long and still mostly viewed as a power-first profile, he’s taken a meaningful step forward in the hit tool, cutting down a bit on significant swing-and-miss concerns while increasing his on-base through improved swing decisions. The swing is balanced and he turns the barrel extremely fast on a leveraged path consistently producing loud contact at good angles. The raw power comfortably grades as plus and will flash higher, backed by impact exit velocities and frequent damage in the air. Defensively, he’s split time between corner outfield and DH, but there’s enough athlete in there to keep him in the corner until he proves otherwise. Currently sits at #193 on our most recent board where our staff believes there will be a number of teams in on the eye-catching juice. 



Paul Contreras - OF - Cal State Fullerton Titans

A breakout campaign at the plate has defined Contreras’ spring, as he’s delivered a .346/.441/.6133 slash with 14 home runs and more walks (33) than strikeouts (31). The biggest development has been in his approach, cutting his strikeout rate significantly while nearly doubling his walk rate, pointing to real gains in pitch selection and zone control. Physically built like a linebacker at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, the strength is evident and translates into above-average exit velocities. The swing is relatively simple and efficient, with minimal pre-pitch movement and a controlled gather into launch. He stays compact to contact and does his best damage when he gets the ball out front, where he can elevate and drive it with authority. A steadily improving offensive profile that has pushed him onto our draft board in the 300 range.

Max Bayles - RHP - Santa Clara Broncos

Bayles first jumped onto the radar last spring after posting one of the more dominant strikeout seasons in the country (105 K in 66 IP), and he carried that momentum into this year with 104 strikeouts over 71 innings and a 2.54 ERA. He’s a physical 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-hander with an athletic delivery that features some effort through release. The arm action is longer with a slight plunge, working quickly up to an over-the-top slot. His calling card is a plus slider, a firm mid-80s gyro with sharp, late bite that generates consistent swing-and-miss (51% whiff rate). He shows advanced feel to land it for strikes and expand it for chase against both righties and lefties. The fastball sits in the low 90s and will touch mid-90s with some cut/ride characteristics, while a developing changeup shows occasional depth and fade. The swing-and-miss profile gives him real intrigue, currently sits at #167 on our most recent board. 

Michael Malki - RHP - California Baptist Lancers

Malki was one of the more statistically dominant arms in the WAC this season, posting a 3.12 ERA with a strikeout rate among the national leaders (~37%). He operates from a 6-foot, 180-pound frame with a clean, repeatable delivery and a loose arm working to a high three-quarter slot. The separator here is his ability to spin the baseball. His mid-to-upper 80s slider added more prominently this year has become his go-to pitch, often used more than the fastball and was effective against hitters from both sides (60% whiff) where he can land it and bury it. The fastball sits in the low 90s (touching 94) with solid carry (~18+ inches of IVB), while he’ll also mix a deeper low-80s curveball with strong vertical break and above-average spin (52% whiff). A low-RPM changeup with some fade rounds out the mix. The frame and velocity point toward a likely bullpen role, but the pitch data and bat-missing ability will draw interest. Currently sits at #247 on our most recent board.

Trevor Hansen - RHP - UC Irvine Anteaters

Hansen has been a reliable arm for UC Irvine over the past couple seasons, he didn’t finish this particular one strong as he accumulated a 4.94 ERA with 96 strikeouts across 78 innings. While the overall stuff is solid, his performance tends to hinge on execution, when he’s locating, the stuff plays up and can look comfortably above average. He features a clean, repeatable delivery with a compact arm action and a standard three-quarter release. The fastball sits in the low 90s and will touch 94, showing enough carry to miss bats at the top of the zone. His best secondary is a spike curveball in the low 80s with sharp, downward action, generating strong swing-and-miss rates (~39%). He’ll also mix a changeup with late fade and tumble. Currently in the 300 range on draft boards where our staff thinks there will be teams that believe in some of the starter traits and the intriguing present stuff where there could be some optimizaiton. 

Rohan Lettow - RHP – San Diego State Aztecs

Reliability has been Lettow’s calling card this spring, anchoring the San Diego State staff with consistent outings. Logged a quality 3.79 ERA over 78.1 innings with 92 strikeouts. He’s an athletic mover on the mound, utilizing a drop-and-drive lower half and a compact arm action. He operates with a deep, versatile five-pitch mix that he sequences effectively against both right and left-handed hitters. The fastball sits in the low-to-mid 90s with solid carry (pushing 20+ inches of IVB at times). Will mix in a mid-upper 80s CT a ton as that aided in getting hitters off the heater. He complements it with two distinct breaking balls, a slider with significant horizontal sweep (15+ inches) he leans on against righties, and a curveball with more vertical depth (~12 inches) used more frequently versus lefties. A changeup rounded out the arsenal, showing particularly good depth off the fastball. The pitchability and deep mix give him the chance in a starting role at the next level if the stuff is able to uptick. 

Cole Tryba - LHP - University of California Santa Barbara

Quietly putting together a really strong season for the Gauchos, Tryba has emerged as one of the more dependable arms on the West Coast. He has consistently shown an ability to miss bass and limit walks. In 38.1 innings this spring he holds a 3.29 ERA and has struck out 52 and has walked just 13. Brings a deceptive operation from the left side. It’s not overpowering velocity but there is some quality stuff here. Real loose arm that works to a lower release with great extension. It’s a low 90s running heater that plays above the velocity and above barrels as well because of the release height. His sweeper stands out as a true weapon especially against left-handers generating a ton of horizontal break and showing feel to land it . A fading changeup complements the arsenal, giving him a reliable option against opposite-handed hitters. It’s a solid floor as a strong left-handed reliever but the two quality secondary offerings give him some starter potential. #261 on the board presently but I’d expect to climb a bit higher before the season is done. 

Calvin Proskey - RHP - University of California Santa Barbara
Proskey returned from injury in the second half of the season and quickly found his footing, stringing together a strong run since early April with a 2.25 ERA across 28 innings, paired with a crisp 20:4 K:BB. The underlying data supports the performance, and the visual look matches with his aesthetic, starter-type operation with traits that translate. The 6-foot-3 UC Santa Barbara right-hander leans on pitch shape, feel, and execution more than raw velocity to work through lineups. His fastball operates in the low 90s and will grab a bit more when needed, playing up due to quality induced vertical break that regularly pushes beyond 20 inches. The life through the zone allows it to miss barrels and establish the foundation for his mix, even without elite extension. The changeup is the most advanced secondary, showing consistent fade with occasional depth and the ability to generate whiffs both in and out of the zone. It’s a clear weapon against opposite-handed hitters and a separator within the arsenal. His mid-80s slider features more vertical action than sweep, flashing some chase but projecting closer to average in terms of a pure stuff grade. He’ll also incorporate a high-70s curveball to steal strikes early and keep hitters off balance. Proskey’s calling card is his strike-throwing ability and overall pitchability. The delivery is loose, athletic, and repeatable which aids him in being able to land all four pitches. While the profile lacks a true overpowering offering, the combination of stuff traits, command, and feel creates a high-floor look. With even marginal velocity or breaking ball improvement, Proskey fits as a dependable rotation piece at the next level and a strong Day Two candidate with the potential to outperform his slot.

Carson Turnquist - RHP - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Turnquist has seen a bit of increased attention in the 2nd half of the spring. Got in an in-person during conference play vs. the Anteaters where he went five shutout innings and struck out five. Currently having one of the better Big West pitching seasons with his 3.50 ERA in 69 innings with 68 punchies. Immediately stands out with his XL 6-foot-5, 235 frame where there’s noticeable strength throughout. Real big and loose arm stroke in the back working to a slightly lower ¾ slot that plays into some lower launch because he gets down the mound well and creates above avg. extension. The heater in my look worked in the mid 90s early, T97 early and settled low 90s flashing some decent ride/run type shape with some inconsistent command and leakage to the glove side but when he executes it is able to get quality whiff (30%). Mixes in three secondaries, a low-mid 80s CH with good fade and fine depth that he mixed into LHHs that produced a few whiffs, a slurvy CB at 77-80 and an effective shorter CT/SL at 83-86. There will be some draft hesitancy because of the 2023 TJ and some of the command/control inconsistencies but he’s trending in a slight upward direction for the Mustangs as we enter regional play this weekend. 

Ricky Ojeda - LHP - UC Irvine
Ojeda’s season featured some inconsistency but he finished strong. Listed at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, he lacks imposing size, but makes up for it with an athletic and deceptive operation. He generates strong extension from a lower release height, allowing the fastball to outperform its raw velo. The pitch typically sits in the low 90s and reaches 95, showing late life up in the zone, where it’s especially effective. His slider comes in the low 80s with tight late-breaking shape that can resemble a cutter at times. He’ll also deploy a split-change in a similar velocity range with more downward action, giving him another look to keep hitters off balance. A slower curveball in the upper 60s adds a fourth option, often used early in counts for strikes but capable of generating some unexpected out front whiff. The profile is built around command, deception, and feel for sequencing, with the raw offerings grading near average. When he’s executing locations and mixing effectively, the delivery and fastball traits help everything play a tick better.

Ryan Tayman - C - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Tayman put together arguably the most productive offensive season among Big West catchers, slashing .355/.444/.664 with 16 home runs this spring. A physical 6-foot-2, 210-pound backstop, he brings present strength with roughly average raw power that consistently plays in games. The operation is controlled and efficient where he works with a simple, low-effort lift into launch with quiet hands, allowing the barrel to get on plane early and stay connected through the turn. From there, it’s a direct path through the zone with a flatter entry that produces consistent hard contact, while still showing the ability to create lift out front. There’s been a sneaky shift in his batted-ball profile this year, elevating more frequently (42% to 53% fly ball rate), which has translated into increased impact. Currently sitting at No. 278 on our latest Draft Board, Tayman has positioned himself as a potential riser as the season closes.
 
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College | Story | 6/11/2026

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