Paris Schwalbe - Softball, University of Nevada El Dorado: The pitching staff includes senior left-handers Nathan Huy (UC San Diego) and Garvey Rumary (San Diego State). Servite: The Friars will be led by senior shortstop Roman Martin (UCLA), who was All-County first team last season and a league co-MVP. He lifted weights at home, threw long toss with his older brother, who plays for Arizona State, and became even more convinced that being 5 feet 11 means nothing for a pitcher. *Players to Watch are selected by their respective coaches each year. "He is a big piece to the puzzle here with JSerra baseball," said JSerra head . All-American Kanan Ray will play football next . Wisch, Malikai In. UCLA needs hitters, and they are coming in shortstop Cody Schrier from JSerra, outfielder Nick McLain from Irvine Beckman and outfielder Malakhi Knight from Marysville, Wash. Max Muncy of Thousand Oaks High was the Oakland As first pick. Some of the Lions top players are (front, left to right) shortstop Jonathan Mendez (27), utility player Andrew Lamb (17), pitcher Matthew Champion (1); (back, left to right) first baseman Dominic Smaldino (38), pitcher J.J. Hollis (4) and third baseman Trent Caraway (22), in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG), Nineteen JSerra High School athletes pose for a picture during a National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremony in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. JSerra left-handed pitcher Gage Jump was selected in the 18th round of the MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. Seth Stone will play baseball next season at Pomona Pitzer College. Wed, 03/22 4:00 PM Boys Baseball vs St. John Bosco. 4 high school player overall statewide! In total, JSerra has had over 300 NLI commits over the 14 years of sport on campus. He is a big, physical two-way type of player that has some thunder in the bat, and dynamic on the mound with a three pitch mix and a lot of downhill plane where the fastball can bear down on you. Clark, Jason He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. Among the 13 players who signed letters of intent last fall, 12 will attend UCLA. re: LSU Baseball 2023 (and beyond) Recruiting Thread Posted on 8/9/22 at 2:40 pm to ProjectP2294. Colin Blanchard - Baseball, University of Washington Hunter Bleeden will play basketball in college at Oberlin. 8. Theres plenty of opponents looking forward to the challenge of trying to topple the Lions. 1 in City Section, Jaden Noot, Sierra Canyon, Jr.: Oregon commit continues to develop, Karson Bowen, Orange Lutheran, Jr.: Has committed to Texas Christian, Jack Holman, Etiwanda, Sr.: 6-4 UCLA signee with left-handed hitting power, Charlie Saum, Thousand Oaks, Sr.: Can hit for power and average, Matt Quintanar, Hart, Jr.; Pepperdine commit is one of best in school history`, Jacob Galloway, Harvard-Westlake, Jr.: Texas Tech commit has terrific arm, Hopped on the mound today sat 89-92 @California_PG @PG_Scouting @PerfectGameUSA @TRussoPG pic.twitter.com/e9jiLSPZCd, Will Burns, Mission Viejo, So. Coaches Quote: The Wizard. Rodriguez, D'Andre 40/50. Orange Lutheran and Santa Margarita have the pitching pieces to make a stand in the Trinity League. (Photo courtesy Smaldino family). Twelve Student-Athletes Recognized on Signing Day (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG), Visitors to JSerra High School check out the program for a National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremony in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. JSerra is also home to 2017 #1 overall Draft pick Royce Lewis (Twins) and Padres catcher, Austin Hedges. It is the goal of our admissions team to communicate that care . Looking for Roman Martin online? As for pitching, the plan is to transition closer Max Rajcic into a starting role. Prior to 2020, the MLB Draft was 40 rounds. Senior catcher/outfielder Isaac Cadena (Ohio State) will again be a key part of the batting order. It may be literally a first. JSerra Catholic High School: Cooke, Cameron 2020 P, 3B: Preparation Fitness Attitude JSerra Catholic High School West Coast Blackdogs Juggernaut Baseball: Farmer, Ryan 2019 P: JSerra Catholic High School SD Big Shots: Heenan, Michael 2013 P, 2B, 3B, SS, CF, RF: JSerra Catholic High School: Molfetta, Dominic 2018 P, 2B, RF . (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG), JSerra High School third baseman Trent Caraway (22) in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Senior first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez (Long Beach State) and senior right-handed pitcher Colin Galvin were All-Trinity League second team last year. 1 pick in the 2017 draft and Curialle is starting in the outfield for UCLA. Studio City Harvard-Westlake has a pair of highly touted freshmen pitchers in Bryce Rainer and Duncan Marsten, who are committed to UCLA and Stanford, respectively. Left-hander Gage Jump, who has signed with UCLA, has a 92-mph fastball and three other effective pitches, making him the pitcher to fear most this year. Data-darling. And we have the chance to be great on offense, too.. Orange Lutheran and Santa Margarita have the pitching pieces to make a stand in the Trinity League. : Athletic, gifted and improving fast, Max Muncy, Thousand Oaks, Sr.: Will be four-year standout, Cody Schrier, JSerra, Sr.: UCLA signee ready for best season yet, Trent Caraway, Santa Margarita, So. Today is the National Letter of Intent "early" signing period for most sports. All Day. Greyson Moreno ends up with the ball and was able to put it right to the head of Gavin Allegaert who flicks it into the net. Baseball (Freshman) 6:00 PM. Silva has committed to UCLA, and as of press time, he had not signed with the Giants. He totally understood this and supported it.. Santa Margarita (1-0) Stanford-signee Luke Lavin crushed a . In the City Section, Van Nuys Birmingham is the three-time defending champion. Schrier said he traveled on airplanes more than 15 times during summer and fall to play in out-of-state showcases and tournaments while wearing a mask. Data-darling. Among them were Razorbacks coach Dave Van Horn and assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Nate Thompson. Last years team was 11-1 when the season was halted because of the coronavirus. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. This team has the chance to be the best just because whats on the mound, coach Brett Kay said. Charpie is the first JSerra athlete to play for Southeastern Conference (SEC).. Charpie was also scouted by University of California, Irvine and Loyola Marymount University. )https://www.patreon.com . Huber, Johnny He said it was helpful that UCLA coach John Savage was understanding of DArcys change of mind. This is probably the best defensive team weve had, said Kay, in his 17th season coaching JSerra. JSerra baseball player Dominic Smaldino, a member of the Lions Trinity League championship team last season, has committed to play college baseball for Cal, according to a family member. He will pitch at times, too, when JSerra needs to get an out. Daniel Cabrera OF L/L 6'1" 185 Baton Rouge, LA Parkview Baptist. JSerra won 2-0 in a game the Lions needed to win to have a shot at claiming the Trinity League title. / Creighton Prep/Southeast CC, Santa Ana, Calif. / Jserra/UIC/Santa Ana CC, Newport Beach, Calif. / Newport Harbor HS, Carpinteria, Calif. / Carpinteria HS/Santa Barbara CC, Clarendon Hills, Ill. / Hinsdale Central HS/Nebraska. Curialle did not sign and is at UCLA. Gabrielson, Emilio Wilson Cunningham - Baseball, University of Chicago The team intends to travel within the boundaries allowed in Southern California to play the best, starting with a season opener on Friday against Corona. He was attracted to playing at Arkansas for many reasons. Working in a cutter as well. Capistrano Valley Christian is a small team to watch, particularly for its two Big 10-bound players: Indiana commit Hayden Carlson and Michigan State commit pitcher Hunter Long. Keating, Garret Schrier said the teams group of talented seniors who lost to Manhattan Beach Mira Costa 1-0 in a heartbreaking playoff game in 2019 as sophomores and then were denied a chance to avenge that defeat in 2020 remain focused on the job ahead. In the City Section, Van Nuys Birmingham is the three-time defending champion. Orange Lutheran: The Lancers will continue the elite tradition of OLu baseball. Slender, medium build. J.J. Hollis - Committed to the University of Santa Barbara JSerra had no players selected in the shortened 2020 Draft, but the Lions had six players picked in 2019: Davis Wendzel was selected 41st overall out of Baylor by the Texas Rangers; Chase Strumpf was selected 64th overall out of UCLA by the Chicago Cub; Micah Pries was selected 400th overall out of Point Loma Nazarene by the Cleveland Indians; Lyle Lin was selected 422nd overall out of Arizona State by the Arizona Diamondbacks; Jake Pries was selected 735th overall out of UCLA by the New York Yankees; and Michael Curialle was selected 939th overall out of JSerra by the Colorado Rockies. Terrance McBride will play basketball at Cornell University next year. Trinity League Champions 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021. I think its special for this to be our senior year and hopefully go out with a bang. Primary shortstop that showed soft and smooth hands and got his throws up to 76 MPH across the diamond. Weve been ready, he said. Roc Riggio, Thousand Oaks, Sr.: Oklahoma State signee hits and hits. Congratulations to Trevor Charpie for his commitment to play baseball for the University of Tennessee this fall. 1. He writes a weekly column on the county high school sports scene and also covers games and writes features. Jr. | 60 | 175lbs With the season just around the corner, our Staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state getting you prepare for another year of exciting coverage. "It's the best rivalry in college baseball, and it's a privilege to say you're able to compete in that and be a part of that," Clemson coach Erik Bakich said. Gage Jump - Baseball, UCLA College Commit: Uncommitted Silva, Matt Gage Jump from JSerra turned down signing with an MLB team to enroll at UCLA. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. 4 by Baseball America mostly intact. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? Canyon View - Arizona Tournament 2. Calif. Jserra/UIC . Freshman Matt Champion is committed to Arizona State. David Horn, a UCLA commitment from the class of 2022, transferred from Murrieta Valley. The JSerra baseball team could play an intrasquad scrimmage and have two starting lineups that consist entirely of players who have signed with or committed to Division I colleges. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG), JSerra High School shortstop Jonathan Mendez (27) in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Subscribe for new content coming soon!Keep up with my life on my other social media platforms! And thats just a sample of the field-position players for the Lions. Get in depth and expert insight on the 2015 high school girls' basketball recruiting prospects on ESPN.com. A backfield wunderkind who stood out immediately because of his rare combination of size and athleticism, Alcantara has been a top 100 prospect at FanGraphs for a couple of years now.