The inaugural SoCal Underclass Games took place on Saturday, August 18th at Dedeaux Field home of the USC Trojans. The Underclass Games were a culmination of our Underclass Trials Series which attracted over 200 players all vying for an invitation to the Underclass Games.

The day featured a workout in the morning for position players where they went through our hitting wheel, took on-field BP, before finishing up with a defensive workout. Players were split into four team with two sim games following the morning workout.

Of the 80 players that participated in the games, close to 40 can be found in our state rankings for their respective classes. With the majority of the players uncommitted, there was plenty of talent for the over one dozen college coaches in attendance to scout and evaluate as players head into their fall/winter conditioning workouts and games.

As part of our continuing coverage of the event, we will break down all the data, roll out stats, content, and videos from the event. In this edition we take a look at some quick hits on players that stood out to our team of evaluators.

BY THE NUMBERS

13 players who clocked a 4.5 or better home-to-first time

12 players who registered an 85 mph exit velocity or better

12 pitchers with a max fastball of 85 mph or better

8 infielders who had a position velocity of 80 or better

6 outfielders who had a position velocity of 80 or better

5 catchers who had a position velocity of 75 or better

Home-To-First Time

Devan Ornelas - 4.28

Chris Aldrich - 4.30

Luca Martinez - 4.30

Jake Naso - 4.33

Tank Espalin - 4.38

Nick McLain - 4.39

David Shackelford - 4.4

Isaac Hebert - 4.41

Matthew DeCrona - 4.46

Max Shor - 4.49

Miles Jenkins - 4.50

Devin Martinez - 4.50

Infield Velocity

Tank Espalin - 85

Robert Mansour - 83

Braham Duncan - 83

Devan Ornelas - 82

Andrew Nykoluk - 82

Diego Baquiero - 81

Eugene Jeon - 80

Noah Karliner - 80

Noah Elorriaga - 78

Luca Martinez - 76

Matthew DeCrona - 76

Devin Martinez - 76

Christian Yogi - 76

Kyle Rasmussen - 76

Nick Rocha - 76

Blake Butcher - 76

Outfield Velocity

Chris Aldrich - 85

Chad Born - 84

Dustin Allen - 84

Johnathan Romo - 83

David Shackelford - 82

Isaac Hebert - 80

Isaiah Greene - 79

Brady Ashworth - 79

Will O'Neill - 78

Daniel Cruz - 76

Nolan Ornelas - 76

J. Grady Birmingham - 75

Catcher Velocity (Pop Times)

Landon Wallace - 77 (2.09-2.23)

Daniel Briones - 77 (1.95-2.07)

Max Shor - 77 (1.92-2.08)

Aaron Reyes - 76 (2.08-2.21)

Carter Kay - 76 (2.05-2.17)

Blake Penso - 74 (2.10-2.18)

Christian Yogi - 73 (2.03-2.22)

Connor Valenzuela - 73 (2.13-2.18)

Nicolo DiFerdinando - 73 (2.03-2.10)

Exit Velocity (Off Tee)

Clay Liolios - 93

Noah Karliner - 91

Eugene Jeon - 90

Cooper Munro - 90

Devan Ornelas - 90

Blake Penso - 88

Braham Duncan - 88

Aaron Reyes - 86

Chris Aldrich - 86

Nick McLain - 86

Max Shor - 86

Diego Baquiero - 85

Miles Jenkins - 85

Max Fastball Velocity

Caleb Bennett - 90

Brian Uribe - 89

Brandon Clark - 87

Cole Seward - 87

Chris Aldrich - 86

Lucas Welch - 86

MIchael Flores - 86

Owen Hackman - 86

Hayden Cody - 86

Blake Griffin - 85

Jared Casebier - 85

Joseph Wiersma - 85

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