Ryker Waite, Sr. | 5’10” | 170 lbs

College Commit: Vandy

Awards: Area Code, Geico all star, conference player of the year

Coaches Note: Ryker is in my opinion, the best shortstop in America.

2024 | 5’9 | 165

Awards: 1St team All Big 8

College Commit: California Baptist University

 Coaches Quote: Chris Baseball IQ is off the charts and always looking to improve his game.

2023 | 6’4” | 205lbs 

Previous Season Stats: .510 BA, 52 Hits, 31 RBI, 4HR

Awards: Big VIII MVP, All CIF Dll, 1st Team All-League 

College Commit: UCLA

2023 | 6’2” | 180lbs

Previous Season Stats: .337 BA, 9 SB, 19 R and 19 RBI

Awards: 1st Team All WCAL

College Commit: Fresno State University

Coaches Quote: Chase is one of the most talented players I’ve coached that has an MLB shortstop level arm.

Tyler Hatch, Sr. | 6-2” | 185lbs

College Commit: Brigham Young University

Previous Season Stats: .389 AVG / .468 OBP / 37 H / 31 R / 14 RBI / 13 SB

Awards: 1st Team All Region / 1st Team All CUSD

Coaches Note: Hatch defines what we want in a Casteel baseball player. He plays the game the right way, is always looking to pick his teammates up, and works his tail off. We are convinced Hatch could play any sport he wanted; he is a freak athlete. Hatch will make a huge impact on both sides of the ball for us this year.

2023 | 6’3 | 215

Previous Season Stats: .376 47 H, 17-2B, 3-3B, 5-HR, 24 RBIs

Awards: CIF 1st Team, OC Player of the Year, All-American, Team USA Gold Medal

College Commit: Texas A&M

 Coaches Quote: Gavin is a great team player. He has a strong desire to win and compete at the highest level. He is one of the best players in the nation. 

Aiden Aguayo, Jr. | 6’1” | 180lbs

College Commitment: UCLA

Previous Season Stats: .258 BA, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 3 HRs

Awards: 1st Team All Gateway League, 1st team All Press Telegram Dream Team, Whittier Daily News

Coaches Note: Aiden is one of the best Shortstops in the country. We have been fortunate to have had some great ones here and Aiden is right there at the top. Offensively he will be in the middle of our order. He has the ability to change the game with his bat and legs. Aiden will be playing this game for a very long time.

2023 | 5’9” | 180lbs

Previous Season Stats: .419 BA, 44 H and 39 RBI

Awards: 2022 1st team All-League and All Area

College Commit: San Diego State University

Coaches Quote: Ruben is a great hitter who hit the 3-run go ahead home run in the Section Finals for the Mustangs.

2023 | 6’0” | 180lbs

Previous Season Stats: .422 Average, 8 DBL and 2 HR

Awards: 1st Team All-League

College Commit: California State University

Coaches Quote: Jarren is a 3-year varsity starter and has all the tools along with a bright future.