On September 13th, the Prep Baseball California team hosted the NorCal Uncommitted Games at Consumnes River College in Sacramento, Cal. This was an open event for high school classes (2026-2027), and gave our staff an ample look at the area’s top prospects.

• To view the post-event content from the event, click here.
• To find the statistics from the event, click here.
• To view the full event roster, click here.

Today, we will we’re taking a look at all of the prospects from the event in alphabetical order:

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EVENT ANALYSIS

Tristen Bartlett, Elk Grove High (CA), 2026 Fresno Pacific University
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Quick, athletic OF that shows present hand/bat speed.
Body: 5-11, 181-pounds. Wiry frame with room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance. Slight body tilt on rear leg in stance. Hands held at shoulder height with back elbow pointed down. Loads heavily into rear leg. Low leg kick stride. Body coils during load with slight cast in hands. Lands soft on front leg with great hand-hip separation to generate bat lag. 70.1 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (95.4 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long, quick windup. Aggressive actions with slight recoil after throw. Accurate thrower.
Defense: Approaches ball with urgency. Long, effective crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.11 Edge Score.

Daylan Duncan, Sutter High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS Quick throwing backstop that shows urgent motions at the catcher position.
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Firm, well-filled frame with present lower half strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance with balance throughout. Hands held at ear level with back elbow pointed outward. Inward leg kick stride. Hands cast up and outward during load. Slight twitch in hips to activate rotation. Balanced swing with optimal swing plane. 66.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (91.4 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. OF - 81 mph. Over-the-top arm slot. Rapid release with very little winding motions. One-hop thrower.
Defense: 2.15-2.19 pop time range; Quick pop-up from stance. Gets in throwing stance with urgency. Drifts weight backwards from the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.78 Edge Score.

Nick Jones, Laguna Creek High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B OF showing comfortable movements at the position with a contact-oriented swing at the plate.
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Average, evenly distributed frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly offset front foot. Weight starts on the back leg in stance, with hands held at shoulder level. High, quick leg kick stride. No load into back leg, hands cast outwards slightly. Lands hard on front foot to get into launch position. Short barrel path. Stays tall throughout. 71.2 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.6 avg.); 390-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long windup in arm back path. Short release.
Defense: Approaches the ball with a comfortable pace. Strong crow hop to speed up movements. Follows through fully after throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 80.95 Edge Score.

Ryan Lujan, Rocklin (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Strong, quick hitter with present pop in swing and shows live arm as a middle INF.
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Tall, relaxed stance. Slight bend in knees. Hands start high with back elbow pointed straight out. Balanced, even lower half. Small step stride. Extends front leg wide during load. Hands cast back slightly. Shows good hip rotation with quick hands through the zone. 71.6 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Winding arm back path. Quick, aggressive thrower with slight recoil.
Defense: Calculated defender that doesn't rush movements. Stays tall through the fielding process.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.69 Edge Score.

Willem Loveless, Albany (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP RHP with an effective 4-pitch mix that shows control/command over all 4 pitches.
Body: 5-10, 163-pounds. Athletic frame with present lower half strength.
Delivery: Operates from the stretch. Glove starts at belt level. Shows high leg kick. Limited drive into rear leg. Postured-up throughout motions. Easy, repeatable motions.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Wide full circle arm path. Snap-like release with slight reocil to follow.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Rides up in zone. Slight ASR. Generates lots of spin. T2478, 2249 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Sharp, downward action. T2924, 2576 average rpm.

SNK: 78-81 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side run. T2344, 2110 average rpm.

Hunter Lynch, Novato High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Twitchy INF with mature mechanics at the plate.
Body: 6-3, 239-pounds. Firm, athletic frame with present upper-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even lower half with knees started inward towards plate. Hands start at ear level with back elbow pointed at the catcher. Bat rests on the rear shoulder. Short leg lift stride to initiate load onto rear leg. Hands lift high with a slight cast. Hip and shoulder separation are present in the launch position. Efficient barrel path through zone. 73.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 106 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 400-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short, quick arm back path. Shows aggressive throwing motions.
Defense: Sound fielder with lower half. Shows quickness with feet. Looks comfortable at the INF position.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 80.2 Edge Score.

Mike Martin, Piedmont High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B Comfortable fielder that shows ease at the INF position. Quick hands at the plate to show contact approach.
Body: 5-6, 207-pounds. Burly, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even lower half. Hands held high at ear level with back elbow pointed at catcher. Short leg lift stride. Minimal load into rear leg. Hands cast outward to initiate load. Quick hands through zone. Barrel follows for contact. 70.7 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Loose, quick release with minimal arm back path windup.
Defense: Utilizes the upper and lower halves effectively throughout. Shows comfort at the middle INF position. Efficient steps towards the ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 58.06 Edge Score.

Isaiah Mendoza, Adrian Wilcox High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B Projectable backstop with mature defensive attributes at the position.
Body: 5-8, 182-pounds. Burly frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance with knees pointed inward. Hands start at shoulder height with back elbow pointed back. Balanced, even lower half. Medium inward leg kick stride. Slight cast in hands during load. Tilts weight on back leg for power. Lands hard on front leg to activate launch position. Decent hip rotation during launch. 67 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Slight pause on back path. Quick, aggressive release.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop time range; Urgent actions from crouch position. Stays balanced throughout motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 62.84 Edge Score.

Julian Oliver, Novato High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B SS that shows great feel for position and an aggressive swing at the plate that can generate lots of power.
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Athletic, mature frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Postured-up stance with no knee bend. Narrow lower half. Hands held high at helmet level. Low inward leg kick stride. Load is evident in rear leg. Hands cast outward during load. Wide front leg extension in launch position. Long swing, with present bat lag from hand-hip separation. 70.5 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.5 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Loose, easy release with strength present in throws.
Defense: Athletic, twitchy feet. Lower half is utilized effectively throughout motions.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 65.55 Edge Score.

Jacoby Pitnikoff, Bella Vista High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B Highly projectable catcher that shows aggressive attributes at the plate and balance behind the dish.
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. Firm, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched stance. Hands held low at chest level with back elbow pointed downward. Knee bend is evident. Toe-tap stride to initiate load. Hands cast up and outward. Explodes from rear leg torque. Generates great bat lag. 72.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Slight pause on back path. Quick, repeatable throws. Shows great accuracy with steady trajectory.
Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop time range; Lower half stays active. Quick pop-up from crouched position. Stays balanced throughout motions.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 82.08 Edge Score.

Albert Retodo Jr., Monte Vista High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP OF that shows power throughout with strong upper half attributes.
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Wiry, lean build with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance with upper half active and loaded. Back elbow pointed towards catcher. Short, small leg lift. Hands cast outward to initiate load. Body lunges forward eraly in launch position. Upward swing plane that stays tall throughout. 62.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Short windup that triggers a quick, loose release. High trajectory thrower.
Defense: Tall fielder that utilizes upper half exclusively. Urgent movements that show a quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.47 Edge Score.

Cole Roth, Washington High (CA), 2026 Cal State Bakersfield
Positional Profile: C/3B Catcher with mature qualities behind the dish and quick, strong hands offensively.
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched lower half. Upper half tight and loaded. Back elbow pointed downwards towards catcher. Slight bat waggle present. Toe-tap stride. Loads heavily into rear leg. Hands cast slightly. Twitchy hips that allow great torque for power. 69.4 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 84 mph. High 3/4 slot. Quick, aggressive throwing motions. Present arm strength with optimal ball trajectory. Accurate thrower.
Defense: 1.97-2.03 pop time range; Quick feet. Urgency shown in pop-up. Stays balanced throughout. Shows lateral athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 72.27 Edge Score.

Sebastian Schaffer, Los Gatos High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Projectable RHP with tall frame and repeatable actions on the mound.
Body: 6-2, 184-pounds. Tall, wiry frame with room to fill.
Delivery: Works from a slightly closed position. High leg kick to activate drive from lower half. Hands and lower half stay in sync throughout with slight separation. Stays postured throughout motions.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Long, full-circle arm back path. Controlled, smooth release with present recoil afterwards.
FB: T89, 81-86 mph. Firm with some late ride. T2505, 2331 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sharp, downward breaking action. T2142, 2049 average rpm.
CH: 69-69 mph. Shows late diving action. T1184, 1184 average rpm.

Owen Tomelloso, Dixon High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Projectable LHP with long levers and clean, efficient movements on mound.
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Lean build, with room to grow.
Delivery: Throws from stretch. High leg kick that initiates coil into rear leg. Drives down hard on mound with long extension throughout. Repeatable actions.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot. Long, jab back path. Long, loose release that follows through fully.
FB: T77, 72-76 mph. Firm, but shows some life. T2165, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Plays with 12/6 shape, vertical depth. T1714, 1689 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph.Tunnels well with FB. Swing-and-miss potential. T1442, 1442 average rpm.

Jackson Way, John H Pitman (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF OF that shows comfortable actions fielding, and a quick bat at the plate. Present athleticism and quickness.
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow lower half with no knee bend. Upper half is relaxed and closed with back elbow flared towards catcher. Hands rest at shoulder height with bat rested on shoulder. Swaying load into rear leg with heavy cast in hands. Hands load low then high. Upper half is utilized for power while lower half stays balanced. Long swing plane. 69.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Short, actionable release. Minimal recoil.
Defense: Balanced, comfortable fielder. Doesn't rush movements and stays at a steady pace. Short, balanced crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.

Jackson Whitesides, Twelve Bridges (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Power hitter with projectable traits at the 3B position. Showcases mature movements at the plate.
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds. Firm, athletic build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched stance. Front foot slightly offset. Hands held at ear level with back elbow flared outwards. High leg kick stride to initiate load onto back leg. Gets in launch position efficiently with slight cast in hands. Follows-through efficiently utilizing upper and lower half effectively. 69.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Long winding back path. Aggressive thrower that shows present recoil.
Defense: Lower half is utilized effectively. Stays low throughout movements. Upper half is incorporated after gather. Twitchy feet.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.07 Edge Score.

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