10/24/2021 1:17:19 AM
Grant Yzermans (2023 OF, Murrieta, CA) showed off a solid all-around hit tool. Short-levered right-handed swing that has strength to it. Generated leverage to pullside throughout his BP session and slots the barrel well through the zone.
Daniel Aguilera (2023 SS, Camarillo, CA) put on a show throughout his BP session. Swings with a simple load and a slight toe-tap timing mechanism. There's solid intent in the swing and can drive the ball well to pullside.
Jack Alcayaga (2022 C, Sonoma, CA) found the barrel often and has a clean swing. Showed strength throughout his round and could lift the ball well. Up the middle approach but has impressive raw power to pullside.
Reed Woodland (2023 C, Rolling Hills Estates, CA) showed good use of the whole field and his ball has solid backspin off the bat. Good hand strength and swings with solid intent. He frequently found the barrel and has nice juice from the right-hand side.
Henry Jeong (2023 C, Irvine, CA) has a wide base and stays balanced throughout his swing. Shows solid bat speed and swings with leverage. Drives the ball well up the middle with good backspin.
Ethan Laghaei (2023 OF, Huntington Beach, CA) has good bat speed and a wide base in his swing. It's a bit of a unique operation but he makes it work well. Good intent to pullside and has good present strength.
Mitchell Birdsall (2022 C, San Jose, CA) is a physical hitter with good athleticism in the box. Swings with impressive leverage and intent to pullside. Has a slight leg lift in his set up and explodes through the ball with solid bat speed.
Cole Chamberlain (2024 C, Novato, CA) has an open stance with a simple timing mechanism and is very short to the ball. Compact swing and should continue to add power as he fills out. Sprayed liners all over the field in his BP session.
Makani Tanaka (2022 OF, Honolulu, HI) has fluid swing and good present raw power. Shows barrel control and leverage throughout the display he put on in BP. Solid left-handed juice here.
Kory Chu (2023 3B, Kaneohe, HI) laced liners all over the field with a simple up the middle approach. Quick hands and bat speed, solid hit tool. Shows some developing raw power as well.
Juan Martinez (2022 1B, Oak Hills, CA) shows a simple stride and is always on time when the pitch gets to him. Made loud contact all round with solid barrel control. Swing has solid leverage to pullside and can do damage when it's in his wheelhouse.
Aaron Smollins (2023 OF, Santa Monica, CA) went up the middle frequently in his BP round. Inside out contact mostly and keeps the bat head on plane well. Should continue to add power as he adds to his projectable frame.
Will Paxton (2024 SS, Tehachapi, CA) gets squared up well pre-load and has impressive present bat speed. He drives the ball well to his pullside with authority. Short to the ball and had a strong overall BP round.
Nick Renna (2023 3B, Trabuco Canyon, CA) is physically built and has a fluid swing. Slight toe tap start with a simple load. Good bat speed and strength to this swing. Was generally short the ball as well.
Robert Read (2022 1B, Foothill Ranch, CA) should continue to add power to his already strong swing once he fills out. Good projection here, utilizes his lower half well and comes through the slot with a full extension finish. Solid round with plenty of loud barrels.
Justin Roulston (2022 OF, Los Angeles, CA) had an up the middle approach with good bat speed. Solid present strength and can really drive the ball when he opens up. Simple stride with easy juice. Roulston is committed to Long Beach State.