Ian
Tseng

Ian Tseng, Torrey Pines High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF Projectable hitter with an efficient swing plane and line drive to fly ball pop.
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds. Tall, wiry frame with room to fill in both the upper and lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide lower half with a knee bend present, slightly offset in the front foot. Upper half is tight with rear elbow pointed towards the backstop. Bat rested on the shoulder down the 3rd base line. Hands rested at ear level. Medium leg lift stride to initiate the load into rear leg. Hands cast outward. Lands shallow on the front foot. Hips show some inward torque and fire first with the upper half following. Efficient swing plane throughout with line drive and fly ball trajectory. Room to improve strength as his frame fills out. 74.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. 3/4 release point. Loose release with a short arm backpath that lets the ball come out quick.
Defense: Lower half is used effectively, shifting well from lower to upper half. Can improve the effectiveness of lower half movement. Feet show twitchy movement with aggressive motions throughout fielding.
ATH: 6.84 runner in the 60. 1.55 and 3.72 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Tseng put together a strong offensive day, collecting two hits and reaching base three times while consistently finding the barrel from the leadoff spot. He showed an aggressive approach early in counts, attacking pitches he could handle and using the whole field with a level swing path. The bat-to-ball skills immediately stand out, and his strong afternoon pushed his season line to .317 with a .420 OBP. The present offensive feel is already evident, and the next major step in Tseng’s development will be adding strength to his frame. As he continues to fill out physically, those gains could complement his natural barrel control and also help defensively, where added strength may improve arm carry and solidify his long-term ability to remain on the left side of the infield. The athleticism to handle shortstop is already there, making him an intriguing young infielder whose profile could take another jump as the body matures.