2008 CALIFORNIA UNDERCLASS SHOWCASE
January 19-21, 2008
San Bernardino, CA

Top Prospect List (2009's)

1) Matt Davidson, 3B/RHP, Yucaipa HS-Davidson combines an outstanding combination of hitting ability and raw power. He is one of the top offensive players in the Class of 2009 and could potentially be an early-round draft pick. He has committed to USC.

2) Brooks Pounders, RHP/3B, Temecula Valley HS-The question is whether Brooks will be better on the mound or at the plate. He has a very advanced pitching approach and could probably pitch in college right now. At the plate, Brooks has big-time power and is also one of the best all-around hitters in his class. He has committed to USC.

3) Tony Calhoun, RHP, Temecula Valley HS-Tony has been a well known player for a few years now and has the making of a high draft pick in 2009. He has tremendous arm speed and easily gets his fastball into the low 90’s. His arm action is great and he is a very good all-around athlete. He has committed to Cal State Fullerton.

4) Cameron Garfield, C, Murrietta Valley HS-An outstanding catching prospect, Cameron has the tools to be a highest-level defender as well as a big-time hitting prospect. At the plate he has big power to all fields and he had the lowest pop time of any player at the event. (1.76)

5) Thomas Lemke, RHP, Northwest Christian HS-One of the most projectable players in Class of 2009, Thomas features a fastball that has topped out at 90 in the past. He has a good arm action with a clean delivery and has a great build to add velocity.

6) Jiovanni Mier, SS/RHP, Bonita HS-A very good all-around athlete, Jiovanni has the tools to be a highest level shortstop. He has great actions in the field and good potential on the mound.

7) Matthew Moynihan, OF, Cathedral Catholic HS-An outstanding athlete, Matthew has the tools to probably be a high-level football prospect along with baseball. He ran the fastest 60-yard dash (6.68) and shows lots of hitting tools.

8) Keenyn Walker, OF, Judge Memorial HS- A blazing fast outfielder (6.68) who covers a lot of ground in the OF. He also shows potential with the bat and is one to follow in the 2009 class.

9) Christian Walker, 3B, Kennedy-Kenrick HS-One of the top hitters at the event, Christian has the tools to be a big time power hitter at the next level. He is very strong for his age and can hit the ball out of any part of the field. Christian has committed to South Carolina.

10) Caden Kreuter, 3B, Hart HS, He has a huge frame and is very projectable. Already shows excellent 3B actions with a strong arm. Has serious power potential at the plate and will continue to improve as he grows into his projectable frame.

11) Albert Alvarez, MIF, Temecula Valley HS, A slick fielding MIF with athletic actions. Can also run(6.82) and uses it by being an aggressive base runner. He shows a nice swing at the plate with bat speed.

12) Nolan Arenado, IF/RHP, El Toro HS, A two way prospect, he shows a solid glove in the infield with arm strength. Has bat speed with good hand strength and the ball comes off his bat well. He also was up to 87 on the hill with pitchability

13) Corey Black, IF/RHP, Mission Bay HS-A true utility type player Corey not only has the skills to play almost every position, but he can play them all at a high level. His arm strength is his best tool, helping him run it up to 88 on the mound.

14) Andrew Wellman, OF, El Toro HS, A very athletic OF who covers a lot of ground using his 6.90 speed and also has a strong, accurate arm. He makes very good contact with a swing that shows good bat speed and a line drive plane.

15) Ethan Miller, RHP, Ayala HS, With an excellent pitchers build, Ethan has and easy delivery that produces mid 80’s fastball and is easy to see him throwing in the nineties. He also shows serious power potential with the bat.

16) Aaron Northcraft, RHP, Mater Dei HS, He has a tall lanky frame and a very deceptive delivery. He uses a very high leg kick and a sidearm angle to attack hitters with a mid 80’s fastball and a breaking ball that shows potential.

17) Matthew Paradise, 3B, J Serra HS, Excellent 3B with soft hands and makes all the plays. He also makes solid contact at the plate and ball carries well off his bat.

18) James Dykstra 3B, Rancho Bernardo HS, Athletic infielder with solid actions. Has big potential at the plate with a quick bat and finds the barrel of the bat.

19) Mitchell Patito, RHP, Patriot HS, He has a loose quick arm on the mound that produces mid to upper 80’s fastballs. Shows a good breaking ball and command of all of his pitches.

20) Phillip Gonzalez, RHP, Claremont HS, He throws a heavy fastball that can reach the upper 80’s. He also throws a deceptive slider that he locates well. His body and arm project well and he should continue to improve.

 

Top 2010’s and 2011’s

1) Stefan Sabol, C, Aliso Niguel HS-The 2010 grad is a terrific all-around athlete that shows the rare five-tool potential behind the plate. He has big upside at the plate and is very advanced defensively.

2) Jake Hernandez, C, Los Osos HS-The 2010 prospect, shows big upside behind the plate with quick transfers and a big arm. He has good raw hitting tools and has already committed to USC.

3) Travis Harrison, OF, Tustin HS-A 2011 prospect, Travis Harrison could wind up being one of the best hitters in the country in a few years. He has unbelievable raw power for his age and has run under 7.0 in the sixty in the past.

4) Cory Hahn, OF/LHP, Mater Dei HS-A 2010 prospect, Cory has outstanding two-way potential on the mound and in the outfield. He has the tools needed to be a very good leadoff hitter and has nice upside on the mound.

5) Brett Dahlson, RHP/IF, J Serra HS, Talented two-way prospect who is already mid to upper 80’s on the mound and shows good pitchability with a good mix of pitches. He also shows a nice swing at the plate with good bat speed and has power potential.

6) Daniel Camarena, LHP/OF, Cathedral Catholic HS-An outstanding two-way prospect, Daniel is a 2011 grad that will make lots of noise in the coming years. He is a very polished LHP, but swings the bat a ton as well.

7) Trent Zaks, MIF, Cypress HS-The 2010 grad is another in a long line of outstanding infield prospect that have come through Cypress HS. He has very smooth infield actions with great agility and a strong arm.