PITCHERS
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Rk Player, School Yr. 1. Jamie Shields, Hart Jr. 2. Jordan Olson, Crescenta Valley Sr. 3. Ivan Hernandez, Sylmar Sr. 4. Mike Kunes, Chatsworth Sr. 5. Tim Leveque, Crespi Sr. 6. Chris Cordeiro, Thousand Oaks Jr. 7. Greg Ramirez, Rio Mesa Sr. 8. Michael Jackson, Crespi Sr. 9. Phil Polanco, Notre Dame Sr. 10. Matt Harrington, Palmdale Jr. 11. Tyler Johnson, Newbury Park Sr. 12. Kameron Loe, Granada Hills Sr. 13. Ryan Ayers, Newbury Park Sr. 14. Matt Parris, Paraclete Jr. 15. Shane Miranda, Camarillo Sr. 16. Scott Rice, Royal Sr. 17. Jesse Kozlowski, Westlake Jr. 18. Mike Munn, Canyon Sr. 19. Carlos Reguengo, Poly Sr. 20. Michael Frost, Campbell Hall Jr. 21. Justin Wade, Taft Sr. 22. Jeremy Gonzales, Village Christian Sr. 23. Mike Marble, Grant Jr. 24. Travis Allen, Quartz Hill Sr. 25. Jason Urquidez, Chaminade So. 26. Chad Garson, Harvard-Westlake Jr. 27. Tracy Goebel, Thousand Oaks Jr. 28. Ryan Cowsill, Notre Dame Sr.
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Player, School: Comment
Jamie Shields, Hart: Pitches like a future first-round pick
Hart: Pitches like a future first-round pick
Jordan Olson, Crescenta Valley: Possesses region's best curveball
Ivan Hernandez, Sylmar: Has excellent velocity and loves to compete
Mike Kunes, Chatsworth: All he does is win, baby
Tim Leveque, Crespi: Mature, tough and throws strikes
Chris Cordeiro, Thousand Oaks: Just try to hit his curveball
Greg Ramirez, Rio Mesa: Changes speeds very well
Michael Jackson, Crespi: Left-hander who can get strikeouts
Phil Polanco, Notre Dame: Throws balls past hitters
Matt Harrington, Palmdale: Struck out 19 in nine innings for summer team
Tyler Johnson, Newbury Park: Capable of being an elite pitcher
Kameron Loe, Granada Hills: He's 6-7 and the next Mike Schultz
Ryan Ayers, Newbury Park: Fastball approaches 90 mph
Matt Parris, Paraclete: Will surprise everyone with his skills
Shane Miranda, Camarillo: He's healthy again, so beware
Scott Rice, Royal: Great arm, but will he throw strikes?
Jesse Kozlowski, Westlake: He's 6-4 with lots of potential
Mike Munn, Canyon: A dangerous, underrated right-hander
Carlos Reguengo, Poly: Knows how to pitch in big games
Michael Frost, Campbell Hall: Best small-schools pitcher
Justin Wade, Taft: Shut out Chatsworth, 2-0, as a junior
Jeremy Gonzales, Village Christian: Worked hard to become ace
Mike Marble, Grant: Has poise, toughness, intelligence
Travis Allen, Quartz Hill: Once was highly regarded
Jason Urquidez, Chaminade: Young pitcher on the rise
Chad Garson, Harvard-Westlake: Has excellent ball movement
Tracy Goebel, Thousand Oaks: Right behind Cordeiro in ability
Ryan Cowsill, Notre Dame: Out-dueled Shields in Legion game
FIRST BASE
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Rk Player, School Yr. 1. Brian Jacobsen, Agoura Sr. 2. Fernando Valenzuela, St. Francis Jr. 3. Billy McGrath, Birmingham Sr. 4. Jon Bringuier, Granada Hills Sr. 5. Brian Somoza, El Camino Real Sr. 6. Ernie Borjas, Rio Mesa Sr. 7. Randy Curtis, Calabasas Jr. 8. Brian Lipman, Royal Jr. 9. David Brown, Paraclete Sr. 10. Garett Michaels, Westlake Sr.
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Player, School: Comment
Brian Jacobsen, Agoura: Chargers' version of Mark McGwire
Fernando Valenzuela, St. Francis: Can be a hitting machine
Billy McGrath, Birmingham: He's a marked player for Patriots
Jon Bringuier, Granada Hills: Has lots of power
Brian Somoza, El Camino Real: If he gains consistency, look out
Ernie Borjas, Rio Mesa: Hits, pitches, succeeds
Randy Curtis, Calabasas: Was no ordinary sophomore
Brian Lipman, Royal: Will be feared hitter in Marmonte League
David Brown, Paraclete: Led region with .593 batting average
Garett Michaels, Westlake: Don't throw him fastballs down the middle
SECOND BASE
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Rk Player, School Yr. 1. Mark McCauley, Crescenta Valley Jr. 2. Brendan Ryan, Notre Dame Jr. 3. Ryan Haag, Hart Jr. 4. Juan Guerrero, Poly Sr. 5. Ryan Soroka, Chaminade Jr. 6. Felipe Tetelboin, Grant Sr.
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Player, School: Comment
Mark McCauley, Crescenta Valley: Future NCAA Division I player
Brendan Ryan, Notre Dame: Nobody's better on double-play pivot
Ryan Haag, Hart: Bud Murray compares him to J.T. Stotts
Juan Guerrero, Poly: Strong, aggressive and hustles
Ryan Soroka, Chaminade: Will hit .400 this season
Felipe Tetelboin, Grant: Batted .418 as a junior
THIRD BASE
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Rk Player, School Yr. 1. Bobby Egan, Royal Sr. 2. Conor Jackson, El Camino Real Jr. 3. Francis Enriquez, San Fernando Sr. 4. Matt Palmer, Canyon Jr. 5. Jeff Spector, Chatsworth Sr. 6. Tim Thompson, Grace Brethren Jr. 7. Paul McAnulty, Oxnard Sr. 8. Chris Stoddard, Moorpark Sr.
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Player, School: Comment
Bobby Egan, Royal: Can be top player in Marmonte League
Conor Jackson, El Camino Real: Has the makings of an MVP candidate
Francis Enriquez, San Fernando: Hit .422 and has powerful arm
Matt Palmer, Canyon: Watch him deliver clutch hits
Jeff Spector, Chatsworth: Gets his chance to play for top team
Tim Thompson, Grace Brethren: He's no small-schools player
Paul McAnulty, Oxnard: Batted .426 as a junior
Chris Stoddard, Moorpark: Clutch hitter for Musketeers
SHORTSTOP
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