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2007 Nor Cal Underclass Showcase



2009 Top Prospects

1  Nick Berhel - RHP - 2009 - Benicia, CA
Clearly the top pitcher at the showcase, Berhel has an 88-91 mph fastball and 76-78 mph slider that is continually improving; very loose and quick arm, free and easy arm action.

2  Andrew Susac - C - 2009 - Roseville, CA
Stands out as both a talented defensive player and as a middle of the order caliber hitter; has plus catch/throw skills with a strong arm and quick feet; bat speed and power to all fields.

3  Devon Zenn - OF - 2009 - Benicia, CA
Has plus bat speed and a swing that creates backspin; when he learns to drive his hips to the ball on the outer half he will move to another level; also has an 84 mph fastball and a plus curveball.

4  Nathan Underwood - RHP - 2009 - San Jose, CA
Lean and strong bodied with a quick arm; has the ability to beat hitters with his lively fastball that was up to 88 mph; showed two very promising secondary pitches.

5  Chris Mendoza - RHP - 2009 - San Jose, CA
Average bodied righty with a quick, easy arm and high quality stuff; 86-88 mph fastball (T 89) has late life down in the zone; has feel of 74-76 mph curveball with good spin and bite.

6  Robbie Erlin - LHP - 2009 - Santa Cruz, CA
Polished left handed pitcher commands both sides of the plate with his 84-87 (T 88) fastball; his best pitch is a downer curveball with plus spin and hard downward action.

7  Drew Bradshaw - LHP - 2009 - Danville, CA
Physical bodied pitcher with a strong, easy arm and quality stuff; his 84-86 (T 87) fastball has excellent late movement and his 74 mph split-finger fastball dives and cuts late.

8  Matthew Paradise - 3B - 2009 - San Clemente, CA
Has prototypical 3rd baseman tool set; aggressive hitter with good bat speed and a knack for making hard contact; strong arm and soft hands that are well-suited for the hot corner.

9  Joe Sever - SS - 2009 - San Jose, CA
Strong and athletic infielder with the arm for shortstop and a nose for the ball; plus bat speed and some present day power with an aggressive hitting approach.

10  Kevin McEntee - MIF - 2009 - San Mateo, CA
Tools do not stand out but he plays easy, with feel and as he gets stronger, the tools will emerge; excellent young hitter with a pretty swing; moves fluidly in the middle of the diamond.

11  Anthony Renda - 3B - 2009 - Hillsborough, CA
Exciting and somewhat explosive player who plays much bigger than his size; plus bat speed and an aggressive nature at the plate and in the field; built for success at the D1 level.

12  Haden Hinkle - RHP - 2009 - Madera, CA
Passes the eye test with the type of body all scouts are looking for; has a powerful yet controlled swing that projects to produce plenty of power; soft hands, good feet, and a strong arm; did not pitch in this event due to a shutdown period but we really like him on the mound too.

13  Kristofer Ashby - LHP - 2009 - Mesa, AZ
Left-handed pitcher who really knows how to pitch. Mixes a low 80’s fastball with an excellent curveball. Has room to grow and add velocity.

13  Brock Simon - RHP - 2009 - El Dorado Hills, CA
More of a projection prospect at this point; has an easy, quick arm with a fastball that was steady at 84 mph, with movement on both sides of the plate; good changeup too.

14  Andrew Wild - LHP - 2009 - Visalia, CA
Somewhat stocky bodied lefty can really pitch; 82-84 mph fastball with late life and good command and a 75 mph curveball with plus spin and late action; pitches with confidence too.

15  Justin D'amico - 1B - 2009 - Oakley, CA
Physical bodied hitter hammered the ball to all fields and showed a professional hitting approach for such a young player; handled many chances at 3rd and 1st base, showing soft hands.

2010 Top Prospects

1  Ellis Stephney - 3B - 2010 - Pinole, CA
Strong athletic pitcher and infielder who shows power at the plate and has solid infield hands. He is already up to 85 on the mound with more to come.

2  Ryan Bayman - RHP - 2010 - Fresno, CA
Already throws in the low 80’s and is a very projectable right handed pitcher who will throw harder.

3  DonAndre Clark - OF - 2010 - Hayward, CA
Switch-hitting outfielder who shows bat speed from both sides of the plate. He is also athletic in the outfield and covers a lot of ground.