Easton
Sarmiento

Easton Sarmiento, Ruben S. Ayala (CA), 2027 UC Santa Barbara
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Projectable two-way player with long levers and room to fill out. A synced turn produces present line-drive power at the plate.
Body: 6-2, 168-pounds. Lanky frame with long levers and room to fill.
Delivery: Front facing wind up delivery. Glove starts just below chest level. High leg kick towards the chest that coils well into the rear hip. Strong hip-shoulder separation when the front foot lands. Looks balanced and even throughout, driving well down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 release point with a full-circle arm backpath. Very loose, easy release with slight recoil present.
FB: T91, 90-91 mph. Works downward in the zone with slight ASR present. T2349, 2257 average rpm.
SL: 79-82 mph. Spins well with a lot of horizontal movement present. T2535, 2447 average rpm.
CH: 85-86 mph. Plays well off the fastball with some diving action. T2197, 1977 average rpm.

Easton Sarmiento, Ruben S. Ayala (CA), 2027 UC Santa Barbara
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Projectable two-way player with long levers and room to fill out. A synced turn produces present line-drive power at the plate.
Body: 6-2, 168-pounds. Lanky frame with long levers and room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Very wide lower half with a minimal knee bend. Upper half is tight with the rear elbow flared out towards the backstop. Hands rested above the ears. Low leg lift stride to initiate the load into the rear leg. Hips turn well and stay in sync with the upper half. Very minimal bat lag present. Line-drive power is there, with room to add more power as strength increases. 75.3 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 93.4 mph. 401' max distance.
Arm: LH.

Sarmiento turned in an impressive outing, showcasing a blend of present stuff and long-term projection that is easy to dream on. The 6-3 left-hander worked 89-91 mph with a steep-angle fastball that played exceptionally well through the zone, attacking hitters aggressively and showing no hesitation to challenge them in the strike zone. He paired the fastball with an 80-82 mph slider that flashed the potential to become a plus offering thanks to its shape and feel, while the 85-86 mph changeup featured fade and generated one of his three strikeouts. Sarmiento's operation stands out for its easy, low-effort look, allowing the velocity to come naturally from a clean, repeatable delivery. He struck out three hitters, including one looking, while allowing just one hit during his appearance. More than the results, though, it’s the projection that jumps out. His lanky 6-3 frame has room for another 15-20 pounds of strength, and when that comes, additional velocity and overall stuff gains appear likely. The profile fits the mold of the type of arm that has historically developed well at UC Santa Barbara—a projectable left-handed starter with size, athleticism, feel for a three-pitch mix, and plenty of upside remaining. Sarmiento left the event looking like a pitcher whose stock is continuing to trend upward and whose best baseball is still ahead of him.