2026 NextGen SoCal Classic Player Spotlights

13u Division

2031 Adam Castaneda

Dukes 13u National

Adam has a lean, athletic frame and showed he can impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he features a simple setup with a short, compact swing and strong bat-to-ball skills. Over the weekend he tallied five hits, scored three runs, and drove in four, posting an outstanding 0.714 batting average. He also showcased his speed and baserunning IQ, swiping three bags. Adam was equally impressive on the mound, tossing four innings while allowing two earned runs and striking out three. His all-around efforts played a key role in leading his team on a deep playoff run.

2031 Hector Medrano Jr.

Dukes 13u National

Hector has a big, strong frame and proved to be an offensive threat all weekend. At the plate, he features a balanced setup with a solid base and quick hands, paired with a mature gap-to-gap approach. He consistently creates good extension through contact, allowing him to drive the ball with authority. Over the weekend, he tallied four hits, scored three runs, and drove in six RBIs while posting a 0.400 batting average. Hector’s offensive production played a key role in leading his team on their playoff run.

2031 Christopher Torres Jr

TC Baseball 2031

Christopher is a strong, quick-twitch athlete who showcased his full skill set this weekend. At the plate, he features a wider setup with good hip action and quick hands, allowing him to consistently produce loud contact. Over the weekend, he tallied eight hits, scored six runs, and drove in six RBIs, posting an impressive 0.667 batting average. He also made an impact on the mound, tossing four innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out three. Christopher’s all-around performance played a key role in leading his team to a championship finish.

2031 Jesse Marquez

TC Baseball 2031

Jesse has a lean, athletic frame with more size to come and proved he can impact the game on both sides of the ball. At the plate, he features a simple setup with a smooth, repeatable load and a strong lower half, paired with good barrel accuracy and a mature middle-of-the-field approach. Over the weekend, he tallied five hits and drove in three runs while posting a 0.500 batting average. On the mound, Jesse tossed 5.2 innings and struck out seven. His all-around performance played a key role in leading his team to a championship finish.

14u Division

2030 Briggs Nelson

OC Tribe 14u

Briggs has an athletic frame that projects well to the next level. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with good rhythm and timing, paired wit ha strong lower half and quick hands that allow him to create consistent contact. Over the weekend, he tallied three hits, posting a 0.333 batting average. He was even more impressive on the mound, showcasing a quick, whippy delivery with good tempo. Briggs consistently filled up the zone with a two-pitch mix, featuring a heavy fastball that sat at 76-80 mph and a sharp curveball at 65-68 mph. He kept hitters off balance throughout his six innings of work, allowing just one earned run while striking out six.

2030 Jake Cortes

Dukes Baseball Maverick

Jake has a long, athletic frame that projects well at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a consistent load that keeps him on time, while his quick hands and strong hip action generate power throughout the swing. Over the weekend, he tallied five hits, scored four runs, and drove in two RBIs. He also showcased his speed and baserunning IQ, swiping five bags. On the mound, Jake works with a smooth, repeatable delivery and consistently fills up the zone. He features a fastball that sits 70-75 mph and a slider with late life at 63-65 mph. Over the weekend, he tossed eight innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out six. Jake’s overall performance played a key role in leading his team on their championship run.

2030 Jacob Mikhailidis

Dukes Baseball Maverick

Jacob has a long, projectable frame and proved he can impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he features a tall, balanced setup with good rhythm and timing, paired with a mature gap-to-gap approach. His quick hands and strong lower half allow him to consistently drive the baseball with authority. Over the weekend, he tallied five hits, scored three runs, and drove in four, posting an impressive 0.556 batting average. He also made a strong impact on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out seven. Jacob’s all-around performance played a key role in leading his team to a championship finish.