Carson Luna (2024 SS, Houston, TX) enjoyed a two-hit day at the plate, utilizing an all fields approach to collect singles in each of his first two at-bats. He also pitched and was up to 74 mph with short life.

Donald Sho Garcia (2024 SS, Newport Beach, CA), a primary shortstop, made an impression with the bat as he was able to generate nice carry off the barrel on a double to deep center field in today’s game, showing a fuller swing path through the zone.

Maximo Martinez (2024 SS, Hawthorne, CA) put his abilities on both sides of the ball on display today, running his fastball up to 83 mph while also swinging it well. Offensively, his hands are quick and loose and he does a nice job of getting the barrel through the zone.

Max Matteucci (2025 OF, Littleton, CO) made the most of his first at-bat of the game as he drove in two runs with a double in his first at0bat of the game, before coming around to score one of his own.

Mason Scott (2024 3B, Redmond, OR), like Matteucci above, helped get the scoring started for his team as he connected for a double in his first at-bat of the game to plate the first run for his club before quickly scoring later in the inning.

Henry Leipart (2024 OF, Encino, CA) had a very impressive day at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles. He’s athletically built and does a nice job of generating present bat speed through the zone, working both gaps with carry coming off the barrel.

Davis Downer (2024 1B, Mukilteo, WA) put a charge into a ball today for the Navy team, showing off his strength with jump off the barrel on a ball to the left-center gap which ended up as an inside the park home run as he moved well around the bases.

Reagan McCluskey (2025 C, Avila Beach, CA) sports an athletic build and utilizes a short, compact stroke to pick up a double in his first at-bat of the game, pulling his hands in to turn on a fastball to the left-center gap.

Blake Young (2025 OF, Lakewood, CO) was one of the younger players but he showed nicely with his athleticism in the outfield to make a diving catch in shallow left field before swinging it well with a shorter stroke from the right side. 

Phoenix Madsen (2024 SS, Surprise, AZ) had a quality start for team Black allowing just one hit and fanning four over two innings of work. Madsen has some good cutting actions to his fastball that proved effective in onto the hands of left-handed hitters. 

Logan de Groot (2024 OF, Coto De Caza, CA) also impressed on the hill for team Black. The southern California product sat 80-82 mph and touched 84. He has repeatable mechanics with a ton of raw ability and will be a high follow moving forward.

Charles Evans (2024 C, Austin, TX) had two hits on the day. Evans has a mature line drive approach and uses the middle of the field well. There's some good bat speed there that should mature into a solid tool for him. 

Journey Leialoha (2023 1B, Hilo, HI) has looked the part at the plate as well as in the field this weekend. He has a very athletic build with room to still fill and strengthen. Leialoha went 1-for-2 in the game and made a difficult play look easy down the first base line. His athleticism translates well on the ball field and his game will only continue to mature. 

Hayden Ashby (2024 C, Lake Elsinore, CA) showcased a simple approach at the plate, executing to the middle of the field and showing present bat speed. Ashby has a slightly lifted barrel plane and projects for more power as the frame matures. 

Ethan Porter (2025 3B, Costa Mesa, CA) showcased present bat speed at the plate, shifting well to contact. Porter can impact the ball to all fields when squared and flashed some pull-side power in his round of batting practice. 

Logan de Groot (2024 OF, Coto De Caza, CA) showcased a smooth stroke from the right-side on Saturday, swinging with intent and driving the hips through well. de Groot showcased good power potential to both gaps and has plenty of bat speed he can develop. 

Journey Leialoha (2023 1B, Hilo, HI) has a smooth swing and pull-side approach from the left-side, generating some good jump off the bat when on time. The 2023 first baseman generates hard contact with consistency and should develop even more power as the frame matures. 

Carlos Jeremiah Vargas (2024 OF, San Diego, CA) stayed short and quick to the ball in his round of batting practice, using a line drive barrel plane to execute a middle of the field approach. Vargas repeats the swing with ease. 

Reagan McCluskey (2025 C, Avila Beach, CA) showcased present bat speed and was able to impact the ball to the pull-side. McCluskey has plenty of potential with the bat as the frame matures and repeats his swing with consistency at the plate. 

Wes Hickey (2024 SS, Yucaipa, CA) showcased some good jump off the barrel to all fields as well as present bat speed from the right side. Hickey has a line-drive barrel plane and really shows off his power to the pull-side. 

Espn Simpson (2024 3B, Riverside, CA) put on arguably the most impressive display of batting practice at the 14U level, driving a pair of balls out to left field. Simpson clears the hips well with good bat speed and has plenty more pull-side power in the tank as the frame matures. 

Mason Kinchen (2025 LHP, Spring, TX) went 2-3 with 2 singles in this mornings game. He is a contact hitter who uses the whole field.

Nicklaus Aldrich (2025 1B, San Diego, CA) hit a hard line drive to right center field for a double. He was 2-3 on the day and showed good gap power.

Alexander Iida (2023 RHP, Irvine, CA) pitched 3 scoreless innings giving up 3 hits with a fastball topping at 70mph. He was also went 2-3 at the plate with 2 singles

Brayden Kim (2025 OF, Yorba Linda, CA) went 2-3 with a double and a run scored. He made consistent solid contact with good potential for power.

Noah Franco (2025 OF, Downey, CA) showed impressive power and bat speed when he launched a triple over the center fielder which knocked in 2 runs

Carlos Jeremiah Vargas (2024 OF, San Diego, CA) had 2 hard line drive singles with an RBI and a run scored. He has great feel on the basepaths and plays the game well

Amari Hackett (2025 RHP, Los Angelas, CA) had an impressive day on the mound pitching 3 scoreless while striking out 7 and giving up only 2 hits

Michael Quedens (2024 LHP, Stockton, CA) threw three solid innings for Columbia Blue, fanning seven while walking just one. Quedens lived 79-81 mph with his fastball and pounded the zone throughout his outing. His large shaped low 1-to-7 curveball shows great potential.

Cole Grey (2024 3B, San Clemente, CA) had a great game at the plate for team black with two knocks that included a booming double into his opposite field gap. Grey has a very projectable large build with present strength. He showed solid feel for the barrel with a patient approach, and he also topped out at 78 mph on the hill later in the game.

Team Black got another double from Phoenix Madsen (2024 SS, Surprise, AZ). He produced hard contact in both of his plate appearances and worked the middle of the field well. 

Thomas Lieb (2024 C, San Marino, CA) impressed behind the plate for Columbia Blue with two catching assists. He showcased fantastic footwork and feel behind the plate and recorded a 2.34 second pop time from his knees and a 2.11 second pop time standing in game. 

Carson Luna (2024 SS, Houston, TX) went 2-2 at the plate and stole two bases in game. Luna did a little bit of everything for Columbia Blue as he showcased solid and glove work at second base.