Prep Baseball Report

Central Coast Open: Corner Infield Analysis


Ryan Ozella
Norcal Scout

The Central Coast Open Showcase took place at Cabrillo College in Aptos (CA) and was open to players from 2019-2022 classes. The event featured 50+ players, some of whom are highly ranked and rising, as well as some of the top uncommitted players in Northern California. The participants were put through a pro-style workout that saw them run the 60 yard dash, exit velocity hitting station, on-field BP, and a defensive workout before the pitchers threw their bullpens to close out the event.

As part of our coverage of the event we will continue to break down all the data, roll out stats, content, reports, and videos from the event. Today we feature the corner infielders.

NOTE: Players are listed in no particular order. Click on players name to see video from the event and any previous scouting reports and videos. Many of these players also participated as pitchers and those reports will be posted in the pitcher analysis, coming in a few days.

 

Chase Minor

Class of 2020 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: El Capitan
    State: CA
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
71 - 72
CB
74 - 76
CH
Position
7.54
60-yard
83
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-2, 175-pounds, Prototypical body with large frame showing tight waist and strength throughout body. Athletic runner with quickness in 7.54 60 yd dash. Same athleticism occurs in swing at the plate as stance starts high and tall before crouching with front leg lift and sitting into back hip. Bat was very loud and explodes through the zone showing very quick hands and strength as he drove the gaps (85 MPH exit velo) on an upward loft bat path. In the infield worked with wide low hips and some foot quickness that plays well as 3B. The arm showed flashes of above average with life and carry and the ability to put the ball on the bag with different angles including on the top ball (83 MPH).

Jake Strachan

Class of 2020 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Palma
    State: CA
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.88
60-yard
78
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, good build with present strength and proportions throughout. At the plate works with a crouched stance and high back elbow loading his hands back into the pocked from an even set up. Bat path has flashes of loft with ability to quickly turn barrel and body and produce backspin on balls to the outfield (85 MPH exit velo). Defensively from shortstop he worked with low hips and a high back while getting his glove down early. Arm works from a higher slot with quickness and throws regularly online (78 MPH).

Bryce Clark

Class of 2020 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Scotts Valley
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Sentors
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 220lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(02/25/20)
85 - 88
FB
(02/25/20)
67 - 70
CB
78 - 82
CH
(01/03/20)
76 - 79
SL
(02/25/20)
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
85 - 88
SL
76 - 79
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
83 - 85
CH
78 - 82
SL
74 - 78
Position
8.33
60-yard
74
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-0, 220-pounds, as a position player he competed as a 1st baseman. Large frame with some strength showing. Offensively keeps an open stance with a high back elbow while keeping the bat flat on his shoulder. Leg lift starts the swing with a very quick and late bat that drives through the zone showing flashes of raw pop with a pull side approach (81 MPH exit velo). At 1st base he played with a wide balanced glove that shows flashes around the bag and on balls in the dirt. Arm is loose and works with a quick release and ability to make every throw at 1st (74 INF).

Ben Singler

Class of 2021 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Sequoia
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Foundry Baseball
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 265lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.70
60-yard
(10/03/20)
72
INF Velo
97
Exit Velo
(07/10/20)
Position
60-yard
7.7
INF Velo
68
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.99
INF Velo
68
Exit Velo
97
Trackman - Hitting
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/03/20)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/03/20)
223
Distance (avg)
(10/03/20)
343
Distance (max)
(10/03/20)
Hard Hit %
(10/03/20)
Sweet Spot %
(10/03/20)
Line Drive %
(10/03/20)
Fly Ball %
(10/03/20)
Ground Ball %
(10/03/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.1
Distance (avg)
223
Distance (max)
343
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-1, 275-pounds, built like a football lineman, thick and full bodied but not sloppy, moved well despite size. At the plate showed a very loud and strong bat utilizing a balanced setup with high elbows that pull the back into the back shoulder on load. Bat is very quick working on plane and up through the ball showing loft and ability to create quick turns that drive balls deep into gaps (91 MPH exit velo). At 1st base showed a heavy wide setup with flashes of athleticism including a bare-hand bunt pick up while spinning and throwing to 3rd base. The arm works from a lower slot with some life on throws to each bag (72 MPH). Needs to shape body to allow for more athleticism to emerge, and it is in there if that can happen.

Carson Fish

Class of 2021 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: St. Francis
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Foundry Baseball
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
74
Max FB
72 - 73
FB
66 - 68
CH
65 - 67
SPL
Position
8.00
60-yard
(05/27/19)
78
INF Velo
(05/27/19)
83
Exit Velo
(05/27/19)
Position
60-yard
8
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
83

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-0, 180-pounds, sturdy frame with chance to pack on size and strength in the coming years. Tall stance at the plate with a toe tap while loading high hands back deep into shoulder. Quick hands work directly to the ball creating leverage and being able to pull ball into gap (80 MPH exit velo). At 1st base showed high hips and some stiffness in his hips while still showing some side-to-side range with a late glove. The arm has some longer actions and was regularly online with his throws (71 MPH).

Nicolas Hotop

Class of 2020 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Valley Christian
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: CA Bulldogs
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R

Statistics

Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
62 - 65
CB
67 - 70
CH
62 - 63
SL
Position
7.62
60-yard
75
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
4.20
H-1st

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-1, 150-pounds, as a position player he competed as a 1st baseman. Fringe average 60 yd dash with 7.62 time. At the plate maintains an open stance with wider hands and a high back elbow. The bat maintains a level path that is direct to the ball while showing quick turns (81 MPH exit velo). From right hand side he focused on staying to the middle of the field and flashed some barrel control with ability to spray over middle infielder's heads. Similar profile from left side with more foot lift and similar quick turns driving more of the pull gap. At 1st base showed soft hands and played with athleticism around the bag showing strong body control. Arm was compact with some build up on throws across the diamond (75 MPH).

Zak Sullivan

Class of 2022 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Woodside
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Foundry Baseball .45s
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 186lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(07/09/21)
81 - 84
FB
(07/09/21)
69 - 71
CB
(09/05/20)
73 - 76
CH
(07/09/21)
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
81 - 84
CB
66 - 68
CH
73 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
81 - 83
CB
69 - 71
CH
71 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
81 - 83
CB
69 - 71
CH
70 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 82
CB
67 - 68
CH
67 - 70
Position
8.54
60-yard
68
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
(07/09/21)
81.5 - 84.5
Velo Range
(07/09/21)
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/09/21)
2462
Spin Rate (max)
(07/09/21)
2317
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/09/21)
IVB (max)
(09/05/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/05/20)
HM (max)
(09/05/20)
HM (avg)
(09/05/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/09/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/09/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/09/21)
Zone %
(07/09/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.3
Velo Range
81.5 - 84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.6
Spin Rate (max)
2462
Spin Rate (avg)
2317
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
80.6 - 84.1
Spin Rate (max)
2344
Spin Rate (avg)
2131
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
81.4 - 83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.9
Spin Rate (max)
2344
Spin Rate (avg)
2131
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
(09/05/20)
68.7 - 70.9
Velo Range
(09/05/20)
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/05/20)
2256
Spin Rate (max)
(07/09/21)
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/09/21)
IVB (max)
(07/09/21)
IVB (avg)
(07/09/21)
HM (max)
(07/09/21)
HM (avg)
(07/09/21)
Extension (avg)
(07/09/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/09/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/09/21)
Zone %
(07/09/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.9
Velo Range
66.3 - 68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.2
Spin Rate (max)
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
2217
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.9
Velo Range
68.7 - 70.9
Spin Rate (max)
2135
Spin Rate (avg)
2068
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.9
Velo Range
68.8 - 70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.4
Spin Rate (max)
2135
Spin Rate (avg)
2068
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
(07/09/21)
72.5 - 75.1
Velo Range
(07/09/21)
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/09/21)
1932
Spin Rate (max)
(07/09/21)
1749
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/09/21)
IVB (max)
(07/09/21)
IVB (avg)
(07/09/21)
HM (max)
(09/05/20)
HM (avg)
(09/05/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/09/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/09/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/05/20)
Zone %
(07/09/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76
Velo Range
72.5 - 75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.3
Spin Rate (max)
1932
Spin Rate (avg)
1749
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.7
Velo Range
70.3 - 73.7
Spin Rate (max)
1887
Spin Rate (avg)
1624
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.7
Velo Range
70.5 - 73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.2
Spin Rate (max)
1887
Spin Rate (avg)
1624
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(09/05/20)
Rise+
(07/09/21)
Sink+
(07/09/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(07/09/21)
Sweep+
(07/09/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open -  5-foot-8, 145-pounds, as a position player he competed as a 1st baseman. Offensively keeps a narrow stance with a high back elbow. Loads back into hip and stays in back hip as he shows quick hands that produce loft (78 MPH exit velo) while looking to drive balls to the middle of the field. At 1st base he worked with a longer arm action that showed a quick release (68 MPH). He plays a bit high with the hips, but showed flashes of athleticism and the ability to make plays with the glove.

Sebastian Ramirez

Class of 2020 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: North Monterey County
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Watsonville Aggies
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
8.13
60-yard
78
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 5-foot-11, 170-pounds, average body type with compact proportions. Narrow stance at the plate with high back elbow while utilizing a toe tap timing to stay in rhythm. Bat stayed level with ability to drive the gaps on low line drives (75 MPH exit velo). From shortstop in the evaluations he showed a 3rd baseman look with wider feet and high hips while having limited side to side mobility. Arm plays from a low slot that has bow and arrow type release while keeping ball online and accurate (78 MPH).

Grant Rich

Class of 2021 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Monte Vista
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Norcal Prospects
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.44
60-yard
70
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, lean and strong body type that is positively projectable. Average run time with 7.44 60 yd dash and given his age and good size that time is a positive indication of good things to come. At the plate works from an even stance with a high back elbow and flat bat before utilizing a high front knee. The bat travels quickly from a longer path and can show some quick turns of the body; when in time the ball has flashes of drive into the middle of the field (81 MPH exit velo). At shortstop during evaluations he worked with stiffer feet from a balanced wider set up; times where he can play with some high hips. Showed high angle from throws and flashes of carry (70 MPH).

Chris Dodge

Class of 2021 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Woodside
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Foundry .45s
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
72
Max FB
70 - 71
FB
57 - 59
CB
63 - 64
CH
Position
8.38
60-yard
66
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-2, 180-pounds, big frame, ample room to pack on size and strength that could translate to more power down the road. At the plate keeps a wide base with a flat bat and high back elbow. Bat path works direct to the ball producing short line drives after a small weight transfer back; some flashes of more damage in swing when he backspins balls (82 MPH exit velo). At 1st base, utilizes a narrow stance and plays with high hips; tendency to pop up when transitioning to throwing. Throws from a lower slot that keeps ball online (66 MPH).

Jason Bettencourt

Class of 2019 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Monte Vista Christian
    State: CA
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
78
Max FB
74 - 77
FB
60 - 62
CB
67 - 68
CH
Position
7.89
60-yard
63
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 5-foot-9, 185-pounds, thicker proportions, stocky with present strong muscles throughout with tight waist. At the plate keeps wider hands and a high back elbow with a narrow stance before slight knee turn starts the swing. Hands work on level plane and show flashes of quickness with a pull side focus (80 MPH exit velo) and audible ball exit during his BP round. Defensively he showed late glove from shorter range with flashes of strong footwork. The arm works from a low slot and was accurate on throws across the diamond (63 MPH).

Ryan Hirsbrunner

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Foothill
    State: NV
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
79
Max FB
(05/13/19)
74 - 79
FB
(05/13/19)
61 - 63
CB
(05/13/19)
65 - 69
CH
(05/13/19)
62 - 64
FK
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
74 - 79
CB
61 - 63
CH
65 - 69
Position
7.39
60-yard
(05/13/19)
74
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
(05/13/19)
79
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
7.39
OF Velo
75
Exit Velo
74

Scouting Report

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 6-foot-3, 155-pounds, lean and long lanky body type, Average runner with 7.65 60 yd dash. Offensively keeps his hands even and wider away from his body with a high back elbow. His toe tap keeps him in time while producing quick turns and creating loft with a heavy pull-side focus (79 MPH exit velo). At 1st base he plays with higher hips and some body control. His glove can be heavy but was sure handed during the event while using a longer arm action on average throws (74 MPH).


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