Prep Baseball Report

LA Open: Middle Infielders Analysis


Les Lukach
State Scouting Director

The Inaugural Los Angeles Showcase took place at Maverick Field in West Covina, California and was open to players in all classes. The event attracted over 50 players. The participants were put through a pro-style workout that saw them run the 60 yard dash, batting practice, and a defensive workout before the pitchers took the stage to throw their bullpens and close out the event.

As part of our continuing coverage of the event we will continue to break down all the data, roll out stats, content, and videos from the event, but first here are some quick hits from what we saw at Maverick Field.

In this edition we'll take a look at middle infielders. Click on each players profile for their full videos from the event. 

THE PLAYERS

Ryker Billingsley

Class of 2021 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Chino Hills
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: SGV Arsenal
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
7.30
60-yard
(10/20/18)
76
INF Velo
(09/14/19)
83
Exit Velo
(08/14/20)
Position
60-yard
7.37
Exit Velo
83
Position
60-yard
7.63
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
71
Position
60-yard
7.3
INF Velo
70
Exit Velo
76
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
(08/14/20)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/14/20)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
(08/14/20)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/14/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/14/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/14/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/14/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/14/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
19
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
65.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Five-foot-9, 140-pounds, small/medium frame with long legs, large feet and wiry strength. The left-handed hitting middle infielder shows a consistent and solid approach at the plate where he has a balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Does a fair job of incorporating the lower half into his swing. Has some present bat speed with quick hands and feel for the barrel. Pull side hitter presently with the ability to middle-middle. On the dirt he's a very instinctual player with excellent footwork. Often beats the ball to the spot under control of his body. Shows clean exchanges with enough arm to make throws from multiple angles. Reads hops well. Stays low to the ground and funnels the ball out front. Projectable athlete who is certain to grow and fill out.

David Dominguez

Class of 2020 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Santa Fe
    State: CA
  • Height: 5-7
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
80
Max FB
(10/20/18)
78 - 80
FB
(10/20/18)
63 - 74
CB
(10/20/18)
69 - 72
CH
(10/20/18)
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 80
CB
63 - 74
CH
69 - 72
Position
7.51
60-yard
(10/20/18)
78
INF Velo
(10/20/18)
87
Exit Velo
(10/20/18)
Position
60-yard
7.51
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
87

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Five-foot-7, 190-pounds, medium frame with some strength in the lower half and through the shoulders down into the arms. At the plate he starts with a slightly open, wide stance. Uses a slight stride trigger mechanism with hands above the shoulders. Quick hands with excellent barrel feel. Tends to get to the ball out front with present bat speed with a short path to the ball and extension through it. Line drive hitter with a middle-right approach but shows the ability to pull the ball with present power. Defensively projects more as a corner infielder presently. Footwork can get choppy and stop at the ball, but the hands/arm work from the left side of the infield. Exchanges are clean/quick with enough present arm strength to make throws from multiple angles.

Damien Delgadillo

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Ayala
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: California Armada
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.10
60-yard
(10/20/18)
78
INF Velo
(10/11/20)
90
Exit Velo
(10/11/20)
Position
60-yard
7.29
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.1
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
79
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/11/20)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/11/20)
289
Distance (avg)
(10/11/20)
319
Distance (max)
(10/11/20)
Sweet Spot %
(10/11/20)
Line Drive %
(10/11/20)
Fly Ball %
(10/11/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.4
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
319
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
(10/11/20)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/11/20)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
(10/11/20)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/11/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/11/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/11/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/11/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/11/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.2
Bat Speed (avg)
73
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Five-foot-9, 145-pounds, medium frame with long arms and legs and medium sized feet. Larger hands. Wiry strength throughout the body. At the plate he starts with a wide, slightly open stance with fast hands that he rocks into position up near the ear. Slight toe tap trigger initiates swing. Shows fast hands that he keeps inside allowing the barrel to get to the ball. Present middle-left approach. Shows balance throughout the swing into extension. Defensively, Delgadillo really projects thanks in part to his sure, soft hands, accurate arm and slick footwork. Funnels balls out front and has the quickness/instincts to get to the ball to both sides of the ball. Backhand is true and effective. Has plenty of arm to make throws from multiple angles.

Andrew Hiestand

Class of 2021 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Mira Costa
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: PBA
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(06/22/20)
81 - 83
FB
(06/22/20)
65 - 67
CB
(06/22/20)
73 - 74
CH
(06/22/20)
72 - 74
SL
(10/20/18)
74 - 76
CT
(06/22/20)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 83
CB
65 - 67
CH
73 - 74
CT
74 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 81
CB
63 - 65
CH
71 - 72
SL
72 - 74
Position
7.15
60-yard
(10/20/18)
81
INF Velo
(06/22/20)
88
Exit Velo
(06/22/20)
Position
60-yard
7.54
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.15
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
83
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
(06/22/20)
81.5 - 82.4
Velo Range
(06/22/20)
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/22/20)
1973
Spin Rate (max)
(06/22/20)
1939
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/22/20)
IVB (max)
(06/22/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/22/20)
HM (max)
(06/22/20)
HM (avg)
(06/22/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/22/20)
Zone %
(06/22/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.5
Velo Range
81.5 - 82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
80
Spin Rate (max)
1973
Spin Rate (avg)
1939
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
(06/22/20)
64.9 - 66.6
Velo Range
(06/22/20)
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/22/20)
2310
Spin Rate (max)
(06/22/20)
2180
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/22/20)
IVB (max)
(06/22/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/22/20)
HM (max)
(06/22/20)
HM (avg)
(06/22/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/22/20)
Zone %
(06/22/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.2
Velo Range
64.9 - 66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.8
Spin Rate (max)
2310
Spin Rate (avg)
2180
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
(06/22/20)
73.9 - 74.8
Velo Range
(06/22/20)
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/22/20)
1714
Spin Rate (max)
(06/22/20)
1661
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/22/20)
IVB (max)
(06/22/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/22/20)
HM (max)
(06/22/20)
HM (avg)
(06/22/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/22/20)
Zone %
(06/22/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.8
Velo Range
73.9 - 74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.2
Spin Rate (max)
1714
Spin Rate (avg)
1661
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
76.0
Velocity (max)
(06/22/20)
74.0 - 75.9
Velo Range
(06/22/20)
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/22/20)
1974
Spin Rate (max)
(06/22/20)
1927
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/22/20)
IVB (max)
(06/22/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/22/20)
HM (max)
(06/22/20)
HM (avg)
(06/22/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/22/20)
Zone %
(06/22/20)
Trackman - Cutter
Velocity (max)
76
Velo Range
74 - 75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.7
Spin Rate (max)
1974
Spin Rate (avg)
1927
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/22/20)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/22/20)
150
Distance (avg)
(06/22/20)
283
Distance (max)
(06/22/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/22/20)
Line Drive %
(06/22/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/22/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/22/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
74
Distance (avg)
150
Distance (max)
283
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
(06/22/20)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/22/20)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
(06/22/20)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/22/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/22/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/22/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/22/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22
Hand Speed (avg)
20.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
69
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Five-foot-10, 170-pounds, medium frame with strength throughout the frame. At the plate Heistand shows fast hands with strong feel for the barrel and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Fast hands that he keeps inside the ball after dropping them into launch slot. Quick rotation with the hips/shoulders enhances the bat speed. At shortstop, Heistand shows fair range to both sides and possesses soft hands with clean exchanges. Throwing motion can get a little long, but possesses enough arm strength to make throws from multiple angles. Footwork is fluid with fair range to both sides. Instinctive defender who gets rid of the ball quickly. On the mound Heistand shows a clean, loose arm from a high-3/4 slot. Delivery is deliberate through to an out front release point. Fastball shows some life as it enters the zone. Shows command of the pitch. Curveball is a sharp, late biting pitch with 12/6 shape. Command of the pitch was erratic. Changeup shows late movement back to the arm side and shows fair command of the pitch. Slider looks a lot like his curveball but with downer break and movement.

Nathan Martinez

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Vista Murrieta
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Atlanta Blue Jays
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.33
60-yard
(10/20/18)
74
INF Velo
(10/20/18)
81
Exit Velo
(10/20/18)
Position
60-yard
7.33
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
81

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Six-foot-1, 150-pounds, large frame that is lean and wiry strong throughout. Long limbs with large feet. At the plate Martinez sharts with an upright, balanced setup with hands above the ear. Uses a leg lift trigger where he drops this hands into launch angle and drives his back hip into the ball. Shows some present bat speed and feel for the barrel along with sneaky pop as demonstrated by him peppering the outfield wall during BP. Gets extension through the ball. Defensively, Martinez is a twitchy-type athlete that shows good range and instincts when balls are hit in his direction. Hands are soft and his exchanges are clean. Backhand is true. Footwork is fluid but can at times get choppy. Martinez is a projectable player, particularly at the plate.

Ethan Schmidt

Class of 2020 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Canyon
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: OC Dodgers / OC Premier
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 155lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.62
60-yard
(10/20/18)
68
INF Velo
(10/20/18)
79
Exit Velo
(10/20/18)
Position
60-yard
7.62
INF Velo
68
Exit Velo
79

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Five-foot-11, 155-pounds, medium frame that is long, lean, and wiry strong. Long limbs with larger feet. Offensively Schmidt starts with an upright and balanced setup using a smooth load and short stride to get his swing going. Starts with hands just above shoulder which he drops into launch position in unison with his stride. Shows quick hands which he uses to whip the barrel through the zone on a consistent plane. Does a fair job of using his lower half in the swing. Middle-left approach. On the dirt Schmidt shows fluid footwork with good range to both sides and a true backhand. Arm is strong and accurate across the diamond and capable of making throws from multiple angles. At times release is slow/deliberate.

Frankie Peralez

Class of 2022 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Bishop Amat
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Easton Prime
  • Height: 5-7
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.30
60-yard
(06/01/19)
80
INF Velo
(06/01/19)
78
Exit Velo
(06/01/19)
4.36
H-1st
(06/01/19)
Position
60-yard
7.3
INF Velo
80
H-1st
4.36
Exit Velo
78
Position
60-yard
7.36
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
74

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - Five-foot-5, 140-pounds, medium frame with wiry strength throughout. Strong wrists/hands. Peralez demonstrated high level athleticism across the board in the event. After running a 7.36 in the 60, Peralez opened eyes with a loud round of BP where he shows a nice, easy swing with sneaky power to the pull side. Shows above average bat speed and feel for the barrel squaring and driving balls to all fields. Maintains excellent balance through his compact but powerful swing. Registered a 74 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively he showed excellent body control and balance along with range to both sides and a true backhand. Arm strength is presently average with accuracy from all angles. Instinctive player that often beat the ball to the spot.

Emiliano Torres

Class of 2020 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Palm Desert
    State: CA
  • Summer Team: Desert Prospects
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 155lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
7.40
60-yard
(10/20/18)
79
INF Velo
(10/20/18)
88
Exit Velo
(10/20/18)
Position
60-yard
7.4
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo
88

Scouting Report

10/20/18 - Los Angeles Open - USC commit. 5-foot-11, 150-pound, long, lean, strong frame. Torres showed to be the slick fielding shortstop with an incredibly projectable left-handed bat that we've seen develop over the last couple seasons. An average runner (7.40 60), Torres is quicker than he is fast and it shows in his defense where he is a rangy, twitchy, athletic middle infielder with a strong, accurate arm. Shows quick, fluid footwork along with excellent body control. Hands are very soft and exchanges are clean and fluid. Plays through balls aggressively while showing the ability to throw accurately on the run and from multiple angles. At the plate Torres shows just how high his ceiling is with as smooth a left-handed swing as we've seen this year. Has a simple setup with slight back load before exploding his back hip, hands, and barrel into the ball and through extension. The entire process is very rhythmic and athletic. Got extended on several balls on the outer half and drove them to the left-center-field wall. Shows present gap power which really projects as his frame continues to fill out and add strength.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
SoCal Preseason All-State (Invite Only) CA 01/05 JSerra High School
Central Valley Preseason I.D. CA 01/13 Fresno City College - John Euless Ballpark
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/03 The Max

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