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Nate Godbold SS / 3B / Mt. Carmel High, CA / 2028

Mason Park SS / 2B / Fullerton Union High, CA / 2027

From 1/3/26: "Park continues to reinforce his status as a top-80 player in the state, turning in his third straight strong showing dating back to the OC Summer ID and the CA State Games. Park once again produced in live game action, picking up another base hit, while putting together a solid BP round where he posted a 94.8 mph max EV and a 354' max batted distance. The offensive consistency continues to stand out, with Park showing a reliable approach and the ability to impact the baseball in both controlled and competitive settings. Athletically, Park remains a quality runner, clocking a 7.2 60-yard dash at this event after previously posting a 6.87 at the State Games, and he shows the athleticism and arm strength (88 mph) to stick at SS long term, with the versatility to also slide over to 3B if needed. Physically, he looks noticeably stronger than he did over the summer, having added roughly five pounds of good weight. The added strength shows in how the jersey fits and is backed up by a significant jump in the forearm grip strength test, confirming real physical gains. As an uncommitted SoCal INF, Park continues to trend upward and carries the tools, consistency, and physical development to become a legitimate impact player at the next level."

DYLAN SALCEDO SS / RHP / Corona High School, CA / 2027

From 7/30/25:

Positional Profile: SS/RHP Two-way player with above-average speed and feel for the barrel.
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds. Athletic, upright frame with wiry strength and projection for added size and physical development.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance with a slight knee bend. Hands set high near the ears, back elbow flared, and uses an extended toe-tap stride to generate rhythm and timing. Consistent hard contact, two-hand finish. 63.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 release point.
Defense: Roundes the baseball, glove tap trigger before two-hand gather. Keeps feet moving and in rhythm through the play.
ATH: 6.61 runner in the 60. 1.57 and 3.68 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 76.59 Edge Score

Grant Menges SS / OF / Tustin High, CA / 2029

From 10/19/25:

Positional Profile: SS/OF Natural middle INF that flashes quick movements at the plate and on the diamond.
Body: 5-7, 152-pounds. Wiry frame with present strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance with slight knee band. Hands kept tight at rear shoulder level. Elbow flared outward. Medium, inward leg kick stride. Hands cast outward. Loads heavily in back leg. Loose hips that show great torque to generate power. 68.8 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, long release. Comfortable throwing from multiple slots. Accurate thrower with some ASR. Projectable arm strength.
Defense: Quick, efficient fielder. Reads ball well with no wasted movements. Utilizes lower half well.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Joel Vargas OF / RHP / Eastlake, CA / 2028

From 4/10/26: "Vargas delivered the loudest swing of the day for Eastlake, launching a two run home run to LCF off one of the better arms in the game. The sophomore right handed hitter was clearly a name to watch coming in, and he showed why with one swing that changed the feel of the game. There is clear intent in the box with Vargas. He wants to hit, he wants to do damage early, and he is not going up there looking passive. That mindset showed up in a big way in this look. The swing is aggressive, but there is still adjustability in there. He gets the front foot down early and was able to get to a high fastball in the zone, driving it out to left center with authority. Even the pitch before the homer showed the same intent, as he took a big swing and looked ready to attack. That approach can get big at times, but it also shows confidence and a real hitter’s mindset. When he is on time, the strength and bat speed are more than enough to produce impact. Overall, it was a strong look from Vargas and another reminder that he is a sophomore bat with real offensive upside."