CA Scout Blog

The California Scout Blog will house the best content that results from our boots-on-the-ground scouting efforts, information collected from our statewide scouting team, and results from our events.

We aim to provide quality, unbiased scouting analysis that will help players, college recruiters, and pro scouts alike. Our goal is to become the Number One prep baseball resource in the state of California.

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PBRPlus CA Scout Blog MLB Draft Day One 6.04.18 Let's take a look at how players and MLB teams from California did on Day One of the MLB Draft.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: RHP Cole Winn 6.04.18 After moving to California from Colorado where he was the PBR State Player of the Year in 2017, Cole Winn quickly became the top draft prospect in the state.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: SS Brice Turang 6.03.18 Highly publicized as one of the top prospects in the nation, Turang entered his 2018 high school campaign under the microscope of all 30 MLB clubs.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Los Angeles Identifier Notes 6.01.18 The inaugural Los Angeles Identifier took place at East Los Angeles College on Wednesday, May 30th. Plenty of guys opened eyes.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: RHP/SS Brandon Dieter 5.31.18 There weren't many players coming into their senior seasons with as many eyes on them as Brandon Dieter of South Hills HS (West Covina, CA).
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: RHP Joe Ammirato 5.31.18 Another Area Code Games standout from 2017, Ammirato has a bit of an unconventional delivery but the stuff sure is good, including when we saw him on a chilly day in late February.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: SS Emilio Rosas 5.30.18 Shortstop Emilio Rosas was one of the bright lights in an otherwise gloomy season for Mater Dei. The Southern California signee had a standout 4-year career for the Monarchs.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: 1B/OF A.J. Miller 5.29.18 Left-handed hitters with physical body types and a present day hit tool are not in great supply. A.J. Miller is one such player and the power may not be far behind.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: LHP Patrick Wicklander 5.28.18 Wicklander is the rare elite Northern California prospect to be lured away by a college program outside the region. The lanky and loose left-hander at times makes you think of Chris Sale's delivery.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: Matt McLain 5.27.18 A player whose stock has risen all spring is Matt McLain from Beckman (Irvine, CA). The UCLA signee could faced with a decision after the Draft.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: LHP Chase Watkins 5.27.18 Big and physical, Watkins immediately draws eyes when he steps on the mound. He's earned his way onto the draft radar, but going to college might really pay off for him.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: SS Osiris Johnson 5.25.18 Encinal HS has produced some great players, including Willie Stargell, Dontrelle Willis, and Jimmy Rollins, who is a second cousin & mentor of the electrifying Osiris Johnson.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: C Kameron Guangorena 5.24.18 Kameron Guangorena, formerly Ojeda, has been on scouts radars since his sophomore season. Finally in his draft year he has lived up to the hype and proven he is worthy of the attention.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: OF Ryan Holgate 5.23.18 After a strong showing at the 2017 Area Code Games, OF Ryan Holgate established himself as one of the elite left-handed hitters in California's high school draft class. He's backed it up this spring, especially lately.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: RHP Ethan Reed 5.22.18 After a fantastic showing at the prestigious Area Code Games, the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Reed elevated his draft stock tremendously.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: RHP Dominic Pipkin 5.21.18 There have been stronger years for Northern California high school draft prospects, but in any year, RHP Dominic Pipkin of Pinole Valley would be a heavily scouted talent based on this magic word... Projectability.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: LHP Basilio Pacheco 5.18.18 Left handed pitcher Basilio Pacheco is quickly climbing draft boards thanks in large part to his deceptive 91 mph fastball.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Draft Spotlight: RHP Joe Magrisi 5.17.18 A Cal State Fullerton commit, Joe Magrisi's performance on the mound this year in one of San Diego's best leagues has caught the attention of pro scouts.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog 2021 Player Rankings 5.10.18 Our initial release of our Class of 2021 player rankings is here.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Boras Classic Northern California: Standout Outfielders 4.25.18 Some of Northern California's top outfield prospects were on display at the Boras Classic Northern California, including a handful who rate among the top players in the state in their respective grad classes.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog 2020 Player Rankngs 4.25.18 The Class of 2020 is shaping up to be a special class in the state and these players are a big reason for that.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Uncommitted Spotlight: 2019 RHP Gavin Lizik 4.20.18 Gavin Lizik of Esperanza HS (Anaheim, CA) is beginning to show the tools and traits of a big time collegiate pitcher while only beginning to scratch the surface of his abilities.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Boras Classic Northern California: Standout Corner Infielders 4.20.18 Pop at the corners is always on the menu for college (and pro) corners and some of the region's top power prospects were on display at the Boras Classic Northern California.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Boras Classic Northern California: Standout Middle Infielders 4.19.18 There were talented middle infielders on display all week at the Boras Classic Northern Califonia. Here is a glimpse at 10 who caught our eye. It's a mix of players from all four grad classes, both committed and uncommitted.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Uncommitted Spotlight: 2019 MIF Brady Hormel 4.18.18 2019 Brady Hormel of Buchanan HS (Clovis, CA) shows the traits of a big time college recruit. A two-sport standout, Hormel is beginning to garner plenty of attention on the diamond.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Boras Classic Northern California: Standout Catchers 4.18.18 College programs are ALWAYS on the lookout for catchers. Sometimes it's a defense first type, sometimes it's looking for a back-up type or a player with the power arm/power bat profile. In any case, here are 8 catchers that stood out at the Boras Classic
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Boras Classic Northern California: Standout Pitchers 4.13.18 There were 16 teams from all around the region featured at the Boras Classic Northern California. While some of the more well-known pitchers didn't have great results, these pitchers did standout.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Spotlight: '18 RHP Ian Villers 4.13.18 As the spring moves toward the 2018 MLB draft, players are moving up and down draft boards. Villers, a 6-foot-5 right-hander, is one of the prep hurlers who keeps getting looks from the area scouts.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Fresno Easter Classic: Standout Pitchers 4.12.18 During the course of three days at the Fresno Easter Classic, we were able to catch 12 games. These pitchers made a lasting impression.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Scouting Notes from around Northern California 4.10.18 Lots of in-depth and detailed scouting reports gathered on players from Archbishop Mitty, St. Francis CCC, & Scotts Valley. There are some major D1 caliber talents here, including the Yorke brothers from Mitty.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog 2019 California Player Rankings 4.09.18 With the season underway across the state we introduce our initial player rankings for the class of 2019.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Spotlight: '18 C Cameron Barstad 4.09.18 Barstad is a left-hand hitting catcher with a few standout tools that have him firmly on the radar of the MLB scouts in Northern California.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Spotlight: 2020 Luke Williams 4.06.18 2020 MIF Luke Williams of Jesuit HS (Carmichael, CA) is uncommitted, but that should change in short order.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Spotlight: Cameron Gallardo 4.03.18 We got eyes on 2019 RHP Cam Gallardo at the Fresno Easter Classic and came away impressed.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Notes from around Northern California 3.26.18 These 10 players stood out to me in a few of the games I've seen in recent weeks. I am particularly intrigued by the junior catcher and junior 3rd baseman. Oh, and the junior pitcher who threw a no-hitter, him too.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog California Player Spotlight: '19 Cole Kitchen 3.23.18 2019 OF/C Cole Kitchen's continued development has caught the attention of many college recruiters and after our recent view we see why.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog California Uncommitted 2018 Pitchers 3.22.18 Our team of scouts have scoured the state to see players. These uncommitted senior pitchers have all stood out.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog California Player Spotlight: 2018 LHP Patrick Wicklander 3.21.18 Wicklander is an elite level California prep pitcher to be lured outside of the state for his college opportunity. The University of Arkansas bound left-hander is making his name known among the scouting community.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Spotlight: '18 RHP Jake Spillane 3.20.18 Went to see a great matchup between Mission Viejo and El Toro and while Erik Tolman was on the mound, his counterpart really made an impression.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Reports: Capital Christian vs. Oakmont 3.16.18 Our Sacramento area scout Bryan Moreno got out to see one of Northern California's top 2019 grads, 1B Xavier Carter of Capital Christian. He also laid eyes on a few impressive 2020s & a talented/uncommitted 2018 catcher.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog SoCal Players Still on the Board 3.16.18 Our scouts have been out and about in SoCal the last couple of weeks. Here are some top uncommitted players who have stood out to them.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Reports: San Ramon Valley vs Cardinal Newman 3.15.18 On 3/6/18 San Ramon Valley made a trip from the East Bay to take on Cardinal Newman at Santa Rosa JC. Oregon State-bound RHP Bret Soulages was on the mound for SRV.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Spotlight: '19 CF Michael Dixon & '18 SS Osiris Johnson 3.12.18 Last Friday two of the top prospects in the state were on the same field in Alameda, senior shortstop Osiris Johnson of Encinal and juinor centerfielder Michael Dixon of Berkeley.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Notes from around Northern California 3.09.18 Our scouts have been out and about in Northern California the last couple of weeks. Here are 10 players who have stood out to them.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Reports: Davis vs Jesuit 3.04.18 Our Sacramento area scout had a chance to see two of the top 2018 grads in the region square off on 2/24/18, as Arizona-bound OF Ryan Holgate and Davis HS took on Stanford-bound RHP Cody Jensen and Jesuit HS in a preseason scrimmage.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Reports: Freedom HS 3.03.18 Took a trip out to the FAR East Bay last week to check in on one of Northern California's top 2019 players, SS Kyren Paris of Freedom HS. Turns out he isn't the only talented underclassman on the Falcons' roster.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Reports: JW North v Yorba Linda 3.03.18 JW North and Yorba Linda squared off in a tournament game their best players rose to the occasion.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Player Reports: Acalanes vs Vacaville 3.02.18 On a late February day we got out to see two of Northern California's top programs and put eyes on numerous committed and uncommitted players, encompassing all four current grad years.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Game Report: Riverside Poly v Corona 2.27.18 Corona hosted Riverside Poly in a classic Inland Empire matchup to start the season for both teams. Many guys stood out, read about the ones that stood out the most.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Game Report: Valley Christian HS 2.27.18 Valley Christian (San Jose) is loaded with D1 talent so we checked in on them on 2/22/18 as they took on the Leigh Longhorns
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Bellarmine v De La Salle, 2/20/18 2.23.18 Two of Northern California's 'blue blood' programs squared off in an early season cross-section showdown. There were quite a few D1 committed/signed players in this game and some very intriguing young players, as well as talented uncommitted pitchers.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog California Winter Risers: Hitters 2.23.18 We have seen over 30 games since we launched and have had a chance to see many players. Here are some risers from the winter.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog California Winter Risers: Pitchers 2.20.18 We have had the opportunity to see many games this winter and many players have made lasting impressions.
PBRPlus CA Scout Blog Sonoma County preseason scrimmage notes 2.17.18 We checked in on a few Sonoma County scrimmages recently. These are the notes on the players that stood out.

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