Valley Open Preview
August 18, 2022
This Saturday 8/20/22, the PBR Arizona team is hosting the Valley Open at South Mountain Community College, AZ. This is an open event for all high school classes (2023-26), and gives our staff an ample look at the area's top players.
For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.
SNEAK PEAK PLAYERS
William Strand 3B / C / Centennial, AZ / 2025Powerful frame at 6’2”, 200. Starts with an upright stance at the plate. Uses toe-tap in load as he transfers weight to the backside and then forward at footstrike. Rotates with strength, having solid numbers across the board in Trackman (94.4 Max Exit Velo, 362ft Max Exit Velo). Has some room to improve athleticism/movement as a defender behind the plate, but has upside with his arm. Quick arm and transfer time. In the infield, possesses pretty solid footwork on both approach and through the throw, 81mph across the diamond. |
Mason Ulm 3B / 1B / Gilbert, AZ / 2023Ulm has a powerful, strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds and flashed that strength last time we saw him at the All-State Games. Corner infielder with a bat that jumps out, posting a top exit velo of 93.2mph and top distance of 348ft. back in February. Ran a 7.30 60-yard dash on the day and has been up to 82mph across the diamond. |
Hunter Cline C / 3B / Desert Vista, AZ / 2023Positional Profile: C/1B |
Owen Harper LHP / 1B / Sunnyslope, AZ / 2023We got a look at Harper back in June at the Top Prospect Games and he stood out with a long, lanky frame at 6-foot-3, 163-pounds. Projectable left-hander that sat 78-79 T80 and works downhill, creating good extension on the mound. Now two months later, it will be interesting to see where Harper is at with his stuff on the mound. |
Brock MacDonald RHP / OF / Desert Vista, AZ / 2026MacDonald will be one of the younger players at the event as a 2026 but should be a standout among the underclassmen. Works with a fastball that topped at 78.4 back in February. Posted good spin rates and spin scores on both his FB and CB. Flashed the upside in his right-handed bat, as well, with a top exit velo of 90.4mph and a max distance of 337. |
Cooper Sobeck OF / 3B / Desert Ridge , AZ / 2024As an underclassmen at Desert Ridge, Sobeck's bat impressed from start to finish this season. Right-handed hitter with feel to hit and the extra-base power has really begun to enter his game this year. Looks the part in the outfield and comes with an athletic frame at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Will be one to follow at the Valley Open. |
We're looking forward to checking in on the next crop of talent from this event to earn next-level attention in the coming weeks, months, and years.
ROSTER
NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. | COMMITMENT |
Gunner Bryant | Campo Verde | 2024 | OF | |
Tyler Burr | Gilbert | 2025 | C | |
Hunter Cline | Desert Vista | 2023 | C | |
Rolando Cota | Chaparral | 2023 | C | |
Tyler Cram | Williams Field | 2023 | 2B | |
Gavin Crellin | Centennial | 2024 | OF | |
Cody Croxford | Liberty | 2025 | OF | |
Colten Figueroa | Horizon | 2025 | C | |
Dennis Gregory | Brophy College Prep | 2025 | OF | |
Mason Hamon | Gilbert | 2023 | RHP | |
Owen Harper | Sunnyslope | 2023 | LHP | |
Kevin Hoffmaster | Chaparral | 2024 | C | |
Carter Jacobson | Corona Del Sol | 2026 | OF | |
Matthew Kovach | Lompoc | 2024 | C | |
Brock MacDonald | Desert Vista | 2026 | RHP | |
Brayden Molter | Basha | 2023 | RHP | |
Addison Namey | Basha | 2024 | RHP | |
Leiton Peterson | Notre Dame Prep | 2023 | RHP | |
Colton Planeta | Shadow Ridge | 2026 | 3B | |
Peyton Pollman | Gilbert | 2024 | 2B | |
Jackson Schultz | Paradise Valley | 2024 | RHP | |
Nick Snider | Hamilton | 2026 | OF | |
Cooper Sobeck | Desert Ridge | 2024 | OF | |
William Strand | Centennial | 2025 | 3B | |
Camden Tripi | North West Christian | 2023 | OF | |
Mason Ulm | Gilbert | 2023 | 3B |
NEW CHECK-IN PROCESS
Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Saturday’s event, it is imperative that you read our adjusted showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.
We also ask that you please complete this waiver, if you have not done so already. We previously provided check-in information in an email, distributed earlier in the week.
Upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.
ITINERARY
WHEN:
Saturday, August 20
WHERE:
South Mountain Community College
WHO:
Class of 2023-2026
TIME:
Check-in for all Position Players (C, INF, OF):
9:00 AM
Check-in for Pitcher ONLYs
11:30 AM
*Times are subject to change
Event will conclude in the early afternoon hours. If you are not pitching, you are free to go after your position workout. Catchers must stay to help catch bullpens.
MORE EVENT DETAILS
Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, that can be applied to improve upon their game.
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