Future Games Tryout: VTA Positional Leaderboards
June 17, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. - Players gathered at Westmont College on Sunday, June 9 for the second of three Future Games Tryouts. A roster will be picked from these three tryouts to represent California at LakePoint, Georgia at the 2024 Prep Baseball Future Games. This event featured exclusive uncommitted 2026 and 2027 graduates with the ultimate destination in Georgia for the premier uncommitted event in the country.
Players were put through the traditional showcase workout that included a 60 yard sprint test and Jump Test on Swift, On Field Batting Practice, defensive workouts at their positions and concluded with pitchers facing live hitters in a 8 inning simulated scrimmage. Trackman was in use for all hitting and pitching sessions to gather data and help measure their present athletic proficiencies and future projectability. As well, Blast Motion was utilized to gather data on swing performance from each player during batting practice.
Today's leaderboards feature the data gathered from the defensive portion of the workout. For some of the standout performers head to the Quick Hits.
CATEGORICAL LEADERS
Infield Velocity (MIF/3B/1B)
Each throwing from their primary position, velocities gathered with Stalker Sport II.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Luke Armijo | CA | La Mirada | 2027 | LHP | 85 |
2 | Bear Calvo | CA | La Mirada | 2027 | SS | 83 |
3 | Damian Cordero | CA | Yucaipa | 2027 | SS | 81 |
4 | Chase Renzo | CA | Chaminade College Preparatory | 2027 | SS | 79 |
5 | Greyson Gullage | CA | SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL | 2026 | 2B | 78 |
6 | Will Hamburger | CA | Homestead High | 2026 | SS | 76 |
^ | Cody Reynolds | CA | Cathedral Catholic San Diego | 2027 | LHP | 76 |
7 | Nathan Choi | CA | Valley Christian | 2026 | SS | 75 |
^ | Bobby Ramirez | CA | Pacifica High | 2027 | 3B | 75 |
^ | Mason Hackler | CA | Turlock | 2027 | 3B | 75 |
8 | Cooper Casey | CA | Foothill Technology | 2027 | SS | 74 |
9 | Justin Gaisford | CA | Valencia High | 2026 | LHP | 72 |
^ | Joshua Kaplan | CA | University City | 2025 | C | 72 |
^ | Kaden Graves | CA | Agoura High | 2026 | 2B | 72 |
10 | Will Mota | CA | Notre Dame | 2027 | SS | 71 |
Outfield Velocity
Making throws from RF to 3B and Home.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Blue Hunter | CA | Santa Monica High | 2025 | OF | 85 |
2 | Erick Barron | CA | Buena High | 2026 | OF | 81 |
3 | Tristan Ramos | CA | ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 80 |
4 | Bryson Clinton | CA | ORANGE LUTHERAN | 2027 | OF | 79 |
^ | Kona Bainum | CA | FUSION ACADEMY MV: MISSION VIEJO | 2027 | OF | 79 |
5 | Royce McKenzie | CA | St. Bernard Catholic | 2026 | OF | 78 |
6 | Cody Reynolds | CA | Cathedral Catholic San Diego | 2027 | LHP | 77 |
^ | Sam Stoller | CA | Sierra Canyon | 2026 | OF | 77 |
^ | Evan Rodriguez | CA | Simi Valley | 2027 | C | 77 |
7 | Rainen Tolentino | CA | Foothill Technology | 2026 | OF | 72 |
^ | Nasir Akil | CA | CAMPBELL HALL SCHOOL | 2027 | OF | 72 |
8 | Elijah Alvarez | CA | Norco | 2027 | OF | 69 |
9 | Jack Josker | CA | OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2027 | OF | 65 |
Catcher Velocity
Popping from the crouch position, Stalker II set on outbound from behind the catcher to record throwing velocity.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Carson Sheffer | CA | Oaks Christian | 2026 | C | 82 |
2 | Joshua Kaplan | CA | University City | 2025 | C | 79 |
3 | JJ Carmona | CA | Pacifica High | 2026 | C | 78 |
4 | Sam Stoller | CA | Sierra Canyon | 2026 | OF | 77 |
^ | Logan Mull | CA | Valley Christian | 2027 | C | 77 |
5 | Evan Rodriguez | CA | Simi Valley | 2027 | C | 75 |
6 | Davin Arth | CA | Foothill Technology | 2027 | C | 73 |
7 | Yared Ortiz | CA | Santa Barbara | 2027 | C | 70 |
^ | Gavin Willis | CA | GRACE BRETHREN JR SR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | C | 70 |
8 | Caleb Reynolds | CA | Cathedral Catholic San Diego | 2027 | C | 69 |
^ | Nicholas Moore | CA | Saint Francis | 2027 | C | 69 |
Pop Times
The time from when the ball hits the catcher's glove to when the ball reaches second base. Each catcher had 4-5 pop times in their workout.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Carson Sheffer | CA | Oaks Christian | 2026 | C | 2.00-2.09 |
2 | JJ Carmona | CA | Pacifica High | 2026 | C | 2.01-2.07 |
3 | Joshua Kaplan | CA | University City | 2025 | C | 2.01-2.12 |
4 | Evan Rodriguez | CA | Simi Valley | 2027 | C | 2.10-2.20 |
5 | Logan Mull | CA | Valley Christian | 2027 | C | 2.10-2.21 |
6 | Davin Arth | CA | Foothill Technology | 2027 | C | 2.10-2.25 |
7 | Sam Stoller | CA | Sierra Canyon | 2026 | OF | 2.11-2.20 |
8 | Yared Ortiz | CA | Santa Barbara | 2027 | C | 2.16-2.29 |
9 | Gavin Willis | CA | GRACE BRETHREN JR SR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | C | 2.17-2.25 |
10 | Nathan Choi | CA | Valley Christian | 2026 | SS | 2.18-2.30 |
Upcoming Events
Showcase | State | Date | Location |
Ventura County Summer ID | CA | 06/20 | Thousand Oaks High School |
NorCal Summer ID | CA | 06/27 | Franklin High School |
Future Games (Class of 2026/27) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only) | CA | 08/09 | Fullerton College |
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