Joshua Buffalow '25 Recruiting Profile

Ripon Christian Schools Pk-12Ripon, CABaseball

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ClubNorcalU

Height6'0"

Weight190lbs

Age17

Primary PositionCatcher

Secondary Position2nd Base

Dominant HandRight

Exit Velocity92

Catching Velocity80

Top Pop Time1.82

Consistent Pop Time1.92

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Personal Statement

Since the first time I felt the seams on a baseball, I knew what I wanted to do. My ultimate goal is to play collegiate level baseball. The chance to play college baseball would be a life changing opportunity and my dreams come true. I strive every day to be a leader and set an example for my teammates on/off the field. I try to lead by example and encourage my teammates. I am very coachable, and desire to be the hardest working player and hardest working recruit you'll find. I work hard in the classroom. I study hard and maintain a high grade point average. I also volunteer, and help the younger generation of baseball players. The goal is to attend a college or university, where I can push myself in the classroom, and on the field. I am open to all options, and want to find the right fit for me and my family. I would like to play at the highest level of competition possible. I want to become a great role model to all my peers, and make my parents proud.

I want to achieve the goal that I have spent most of my life trying to achieve, to play college baseball.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
2 years
Varsity Starter
2 years
2024 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #6
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
Conference Champs, Sectional 2nd Place
2023 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #6
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Area, All Area-Code, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
State Champs, Sectional Champs, Conference Champs

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
2 seasons
2025 NorcalU (2025 Travel - California/Arizona)
2023 Performance Advantage Elites (16U Open)

Coach References

Club Coach
Kevin McCarthy
High School Head Coach
John DeVisser

Events

Camp/Event
Norcal UnderClass World Series
8/10/23 to 8/13/23
On behalf of our and sponsors Wilson/Demarini/Louisville Slugger Baseball and NorCal Baseball you are officially invited to the 2023 NorCal World Series Underclass Games . This is the one of the falls premier event in all of Northern California Every year we have the best players from all over Northern California competing against each other in front the most colleges and pro scouts than any other event hands down. Below you will find all the information regarding the event and have the option of signing up online. How was I nominated for this event: One of our coaches, or a College Coach, or a Pro Scout, had seen you play and felt you would be a fit for the event. When: August 12-13 WHO: 2025-2027 Grads Where: Islanders Field in Lathrop California Format: As a position player you will participate in Batting Practice, a Pro Style Workout and play in 2 games. Pitcher only players will pitch to at least 9 batters or 3 innings. Colleges in Attendance 2022: Cal Poly, University of San Francisco, Portland University, University Of Utah, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, Pacific, Cal State Northridge, Uc Davis, Cal State Fullerton, Nevada, College of San Mateo, San Jose State, Sacramento State, UC San Diego, Santa Clara, Delta College, Modesto College, UC Santa Barbara, Fresno State,St. Marys College, Pomona Piter, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Bakersfield, UC Riverside, Cal, San Francisco State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pro Scouts in Attendance in 2022: TB Ray, Cubs, Phillies, White Sox, A's, Dodgers, NEW BALANCE BASEBALL FUTURE STARS POWRED BY PROGRAM 15: We will once again be partnering with Program 15 who will be there scouting the event for players to invite to their national scouting events.
Camp/Event
Five Tool California NorCal Summer Finale
7/27/23 to 7/30/23
Venues and more information to be announced. This event has a 4-game guarantee and is for 15U-18U teams. Full social media coverage provided with over 2000 scouts and colleges following Five Tool channels online.
Camp/Event
Junior Day - Menlo Atherton, Ca
6/12/23 to 6/12/23
EVALUATION Each player will receive a personalized profile from the event listing all metrics and stats that were registered by the staff. In addition, players will receive verbal feedback from the different levels of college baseball represented at the camp. Coaches will evaluate each player based on their experiences at their level of college baseball and give feedback when appropriate. This will allow each participating baseball player the opportunity to get a much clearer idea of where their skills may fit at the college level. To encourage interaction between the coaches and players, we highly recommend players to ask questions of the staff and obtain any and all information they would like to know. The verbal evaluation is designed to be informative but not restrictive. Each Junior Day Regional can differ slightly when it comes to the feedback given but generally speaking, players will be evaluated in areas of the game such as: arm speed (velocity), ball exit speed off of bat, 60-yard dash, home to first base, and throwing accuracy. Players will also be instructed in improving the skills areas that they are having evaluated. Through dialogue with the coach’s players will be provided with information that they can use to compare and contrast where they stand with current college baseball players. WHY IS IT A CAMP AND A SHOWCASE? Well, because it's the best of both worlds. Players want to showcase their skills to coaches, but they should also want to learn from the coaches. Coaches want to evaluate players and their skills so they can teach them appropriately, just like they do with their own players. Coaches also want to see how players react to new instruction, new techniques and how they socialize with peers and other coaches. THE COLLEGE COACHES AT JUNIOR DAY ARE ON THE FIELD ALL DAY JUST LIKE THEY ARE FOR THEIR OWN PRACTICES & GAMES SEMINAR ON RECRUITING & THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE The Seminar on Recruiting and the College Experience will be held during camp and is for all members of the family. The seminar will last approximately 45-60 minutes. The seminar will cover topics like: The NCAA Recruiting Rules, How to Promote Yourself, Social Media Guidance, What Coaches Look For, The Best Way to Make a Video, What to Expect Playing College Athletics and How to Talk to College Coaches. You will come out of the event having a much better idea of what college athletics is all about. It will be communicated in advance whether the seminar will happen on site or will be provided virtually.