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Top 500 Draft Prospects: 1-100
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May
2013
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Two weeks away from the draft, Allan Simpson has updated the top 500 draft eligible prospects, starting with the players ranked 1-100, including Oklahoma's Jonathan Gray. read 
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JUCO Top 50 Teams: May 21
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May
2013
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The top 50 junior college teams are updated one last time before the Junior College World Series kicks off on Saturday, including John Clay Reeves and No. 1 Navarro. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Ohio
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May
2013
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Kent State ace Tyler Skulina continues an impressive recent wealth of talent on the Golden Flashes roster as we break down the top draft eligible talent from Ohio. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Kentucky
15
May
2013
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In a very strong year for college pitching in the state of Kentucky, prep LHP Hunter Green continues to get better and better this spring and could sneak into Round 1. read
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JUCO Top 50 Teams: May 14
15
May
2013
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There are quite a few shakeups in PG's latest poll of the top 50 junior college teams with Navarro taking the No. 1 spot after J.D. Underwood and Palm Beach State upset Miami-Dade. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Utah
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May
2013
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A gifted overall athlete, BYU's Jacob Hannemann has enjoyed an impressive return from a 2-year Mormon mission as we profile the top draft eligible players from Utah. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Colorado
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May
2013
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Tall and extremely projectable, Alec Hansen has been striking out just about everyone he has faced this spring as we preview the draft eligible talent from Colorado. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Tennessee
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May
2013
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While a well known commodity prior to the spring, prep RHP Kyle Serrano has emerged as the top draft eligible player from a strong pool of talent from the state of Tennessee. read
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JUCO Top 50 Teams: May 7
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May
2013
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PG updates the top 50 junior college teams as playoffs at almost every level begin (or continue) this week, including the Region 8 championship in Lakeland, Fla. on Friday. read
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MLB Draft Preview: North Carolina
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May
2013
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Third baseman Colin Moran currently leads the nation in RBI with 74, and has shown more consistent home run power as we profile North Carolina's top draft eligible talent. read
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MLB Draft Preview: South Carolina
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May
2013
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Hard-nosed Perfect Game All-American catcher Nick Ciuffo gives the state of South Carolina an impact, first-round talent for the 2013 draft class. read
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JUCO Top 50 Teams: April 30
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Apr
2013
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Victor Caratini and Miami-Dade holds onto the top spot for the third straight ranking as part of Perfect Game's updated national top 50 Junior College teams. read
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MLB Draft Preview: New Mexico
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Apr
2013
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New Mexico 3B D.J. Peterson is once again putting up huge numbers at the plate and could become the highest drafted player out of the state of New Mexico come June. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Arizona
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Apr
2013
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Riley Unroe, son of former big-leaguer Tim Unroe, has seen his draft stock soar thanks to a strong season as we preview the top MLB Draft prospects from Arizona. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Mississippi
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Apr
2013
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Hunter Renfroe has blossomed this spring as his statistical performance now matches his lofty potential as we break down the top draft-eligible prospects from Mississippi. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Alabama
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Apr
2013
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The draft-eligible talent in Alabama is highlighted by Samford outfielder Phillip Ervin, who makes up for his smaller stature with a dynamic tool and overall skill-set. read
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JUCO Top 50 Teams: April 23
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Apr
2013
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Three of the top four teams in PG's most recently updated top 50 junior college teams are from Florida, including Reggie McClain and the No. 4 State College of Florida-Manatee. read
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Updated Top 50 College Prospects
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Apr
2013
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As part of PG's update of the top 100 overall draft eligible prospects, the top 50 college prospects, including Indiana State's Sean Manaea, are now available. read
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Updated Top 100 Draft Rankings
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Apr
2013
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Allan Simpson, with input from the scouting community as well as the PG staff, has updated the top 100 prospects eligible for this year's draft, including Stanford's Mark Appel. read
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JUCO Top 25 Teams: April 9
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Apr
2013
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Perfect Game has updated its bi-weekly rankings of the top 25 junior college teams with Miami-Dade taking the No. 1 spot thanks to C/3B Victor Caratini's strong season. read
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Harvard-Westlake advances at NHSI
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Mar
2013
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For the second straight year, IF/RHP Jack Flaherty and the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines have advanced to the championship game at the NHSI tournament in Cary, NC. read
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Burnett sharp on Day 2 of NHSI
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Mar
2013
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Allan Simpson reports from Day 2 of the NHSI tourney with features on The Woodlands and Ryan Burnett shutting down Jenkins and Venice taking down Cathedral Catholic. read
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Ciuffo impresses early at NHSI
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Mar
2013
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PG All-American catcher Nick Ciuffo (pronounced SHOE-fo) was universally praised during Day 1 of the NHSI tournament in Cary, NC for his work at, and behind, the plate. read
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JUCO Top 25 Teams: March 26
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Mar
2013
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The bi-weekly Perfect Game Junior College rankings see another dramatic upheaval with nine new teams entering the top 25 and Ricky Jacquez and Central Arizona re-claiming No. 1. read
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JUCO Top 25 Teams: March 12
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Mar
2013
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Grayson County moves to the top spot of PG's top 25 Junior College teams, while Ethan Bornstein and Tallahassee go from unranked to No. 9 thanks to a 26-4 start. read
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2015 State-by-State Lists
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Mar
2013
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For the first time Allan Simpson unveils his state-by-state lists for the class of 2015. Arkansas is available for free, headlined by Razorbacks freshman Trey Killian. read
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Updated 2014 State-by-State Lists
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Mar
2013
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Allan Simpson has updated the state-by-state lists for the class of 2014. Washington is available for free, which includes promising prep RHP Branden Kelliher. read
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Updated 2013 State-by-State Lists
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Mar
2013
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Allan Simpson has updated the state-by-state lists for the class of 2013. Arkansas is available for free, headlined by top pitching prospect Ryne Stanek. read
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Hokies, Irish take 2 at Irish Classic
2
Mar
2013
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Virginia Tech's Chad Pinder continues to swing a hot stick as both the Hokies and Notre Dame won two games on the first day of the Irish Classic played in Cary, N.C. read
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Junior College Top 25 Teams
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Feb
2013
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Elliott Caldwell and South Carolina's Spartanburg Methodist have surged to the top of Perfect Game's ranking of the top 25 teams at the Junior College level with an 11-2 start. read
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Simpson's Top 300 2014 Prospects
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Feb
2013
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Allan Simpson wraps up his update of the top 300 prospects eligible for the 2014 draft with those ranked 201-300, which includes Tulsa, Okla. prep catcher Bryce Carter. read
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Emanuel shines on Opening Day
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Feb
2013
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North Carolina left handed pitcher Kent Emanuel became the first Tarheels pitcher in 46 years to pitch a season-opening shutout as UNC defeated Seton Hall 1-0. read
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Simpson's Top 200 2015 Prospects
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Feb
2013
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Allan Simpson continues to look at the top prospects for the draft, this time profiling the top 200 players eligible in 2015, which includes dynamic outfielder Daz Cameron. read
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Top 100 College Freshmen
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Feb
2013
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Allan Simpson wraps up his look at the top 100 prospects by class for the 2013 College Baseball season by breaking down the freshmen, which includes Walker Buehler at No. 1. read
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Simpson's Top 300 2014 Prospects
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Feb
2013
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Allan Simpson continues to break down the top 300 prospects eligible for the 2014 draft by looking at the ones ranked 101-200, which includes Lee's Summit, Mo. RHP Alex Lange. read
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Top 100 College Sophomores
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Feb
2013
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Allan Simpson continues to break down the top 100 prospects in each college class by turning his attention to the sophomores with Tyler Beede sitting at No. 2. read
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Simpson's Top 300 2014 Prospects
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Feb
2013
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Looking ahead to the 2014 draft, Allan Simpson provides an updated ranking of the top 300 prospects, starting with 1-100, with NC State LHP Carlos Rodon entrenched at No. 1. read
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Top 100 College Seniors
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Feb
2013
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Allan Simpson continues to break down the top college prospects with a look at the Senior class, including Stanford ace Mark Appel. read
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Top 100 College Juniors
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Feb
2013
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With the 2013 college baseball set to begin this coming Friday, Allan Simpson provides the rankings of the top 100 juniors as they pertain to the draft, led by LHP Sean Manaea. read
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2013 NCAA Division III Preview
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson projects the upcoming Division III college baseball by looking at the top 5 teams and the top 10 prospects, which includes Huntingdon (Ala.) C/1B Joseph Odom. read
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2013 NAIA Preview
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson provides the top 10 preseason teams and top 25 prospects, including Lee (Tenn.) RHP/SS Myles Smith, in the 2013 NAIA preview. read
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2013 NCAA Division II Preview
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson projects the upcoming Division II college baseball by looking at the top 10 teams and the top 25 prospects, which includes Seton Hill (Pa.) LHP Alex Haines. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson provides detailed reports on the top 50 junior college teams in the nation, including those on Ricky Jacquez and No. 1 Central Arizona. read
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Simpson's top 500 draft prospects
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson wraps up his update of the top 500 draft-eligible prospects with players ranked 401-500, which includes Calif. prep right handed pitcher Adrian De Horta. read
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Top 200 Junior College Prospects
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Jan
2013
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As the 2013 season at the junior college level is set to begin, Allan Simpson lists the top 200 juco prospects, which includes Seminole State (Okla.) RHP Teddy Stankiewicz. read
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Simpson's top 500 draft prospects
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson's listing of the top 500 draft prospects eligible for 2013 continues with players ranked 301-400, which includes athletic prep outfielder Brennon Lund of Utah. read
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Junior College Top 50: CAC No. 1
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Jan
2013
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2010 PG All-American Ricky Jacquez is poised to serve as Central Arizona's No. 1 starter as they enter the season ranked as Perfect Game's No. 1 Junior College team. read
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Simpson's top 500 draft prospects
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson's look at the top 500 draft-eligible prospects for 2013 continues with a look at the players ranked 201-300, which includes Ky. prep shortstop Connor Heady. read
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Simpson's top 500 draft prospects
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson continues to look at the top 500 prospects eligible for the 2013 draft with a look at the players ranked 101-200, including Va. prep RHP Connor Jones. read
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Simpson's top 500 draft prospects
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Jan
2013
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Allan Simpson provides an updated top prospect list for the 2013 draft, going 500 deep. We start with players ranked 1-100, including Indiana State's Sean Manaea at No. 1. read
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Cape Cod Prospect Reports
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Dec
2012
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Indiana State left handed pitcher Sean Manaea of the Hyannis Harbor Hawks is ranked No. 1 in the Cape Cod League as we provide scouting reports of the league's top 100 prospects. read
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Top 100 2013 Juco Prospects
1
Dec
2012
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Allan Simpson takes his first look at the top prospects from the Juco ranks as they pertain to the 2013 draft, including 2011 Perfect Game All-American Trey Williams at No. 5. read
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NECBL Top Prospect Reports
19
Nov
2012
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Seton Hill (Pa.) LHP Alex Haines of the Vermont Mountaineers is ranked No. 1 in the New England Collegiate Baseball League as we provide reports on the league's top 40 prospects. read
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West Coast Lg. Prospect Reports
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Nov
2012
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Incoming UCLA freshman and LHP Hunter Virant of the Walla Walla Sweets is ranked No. 1 in the West Coast League as we provide reports of the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Alaska Lg. Prospect Reports
14
Nov
2012
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Nevada right handed pitcher Braden Shipley of the Anchorage Bucs is ranked No. 1 in the Alaska League as we provide scouting reports on the league's top 30 prospects. read
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California Lg. Prospect Reports
13
Nov
2012
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Oklahoma State RHP Jason Hursh of the Santa Barbara Foresters is ranked No. 1 in the California Collegiate Baseball League as we provide reports of the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Coastal Plain Prospect Reports
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Nov
2012
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Richmond right handed pitcher Andrew Brockett of the Wilmington Sharks is ranked No. 1 in the Coastal Plain League as we provide reports on the league's top 40 prospects. read
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PGCBL Top Prospect Reports
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Nov
2012
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Auburn RHP Rocky McCord of the Amsterdam Mohawks is ranked No. 1 in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League as we provide reports of the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Prospect Lg. Prospect Reports
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Nov
2012
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Dallas Baptist right handed pitcher Jake Johansen of the West Virginia Miners is ranked No. 1 in the Prospect League as we provide reports of the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Cal Ripken Lg. Prospect Reports
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Oct
2012
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Mississippi State outfielder Hunter Renfroe of the Bethesda Big Train is ranked No. 1 in the Cal Ripken League as we provide scouting reports of the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Valley Lg. Prospect Reports
31
Oct
2012
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Western Carolina outfielder Julian Ridings of the Waynesboro Generals is ranked No. 1 in the Valley League as we provide reports on the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Great Lakes Lg. Prospect Reports
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Oct
2012
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Bradley outfielder Max Murphy of the Stark County Terriers is ranked No. 1 in the Great Lakes League as we provide reports of the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Texas Lg. Prospect Reports
22
Oct
2012
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Texas A&M RHP Jason Jester of the East Texas Pump Jacks is ranked No. 1 in the Texas Collegiate Baseball League as we provide reports of the league's top 25 prospects. read
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Florida League Prospect Reports
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Oct
2012
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USF left handed pitcher Nick Gonzalez of the Sanford River Rats is ranked No. 1 in the Florida Collegiate Summer League as we provide reports on the league's top 20 prospects. read
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Jayhawk League Prospect Reports
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Oct
2012
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Nebraska outfielder Austin Darby of the Hays Larks is ranked No. 1 in the Jayhawk League as we provide scouting reports on the league's top 20 prospects. read
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Atlantic League Prospect Reports
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Oct
2012
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Rio Hondo JC LHP Paul Paez of the Southampton Breakers is ranked No. 1 in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League as we provide reports on the league's top 25 prospects. read
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Futures League Prospect Reports
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Oct
2012
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Florida left handed pitcher Corey Stump of the North Shore Navigators is ranked No. 1 in the Futures Collegiate League as we provide reports on the league's top 20 prospects. read
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MINK League prospect reports
13
Oct
2012
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Arkansas left handed pitcher Michael Gunn of the Sedalia Bombers is ranked No. 1 in the MINK League as we provide detailed reports of the league's top 15 prospects. read
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N.Y. League Prospect Reports
12
Oct
2012
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Miami outfielder Grant Heyman of the Geneva Red Wings is ranked No. 1 in the New York Collegiate Baseball League as we provide reports on the league's top 20 prospects. read
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So Cal Lg. Prospect Reports
11
Oct
2012
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Right handed pitcher Matt Anderson of the Palm Springs Power is ranked No. 1 in the Southern California Collegiate League as we provide reports of the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Far West League Prospect Reports
10
Oct
2012
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San Francisco outfielder Bradley Zimmer of the Humboldt Crabs is ranked No. 1 in the Far West League as we provide reports on the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Hawaii Lg. Top Prospect Reports
9
Oct
2012
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Michigan State right handed pitcher Mick Van Vossen of the Oahu Paddlers is ranked No. 1 in the Hawaii Collegiate League as we provide scouting reports on the league's top prospects. read
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Simpson's Top 2015 Draft Prospects
9
Oct
2012
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Allan Simpson provides an early look at the top draft-eligible players for 2015 with the top 100 prospects, including UCLA LHP and 2011 PG All-American Hunter Virant at No. 1. read
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Pacific West League Reports
9
Oct
2012
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Buffalo outfielder Matt Pollock of Top Speed Baseball is ranked No. 1 in the Pacific West League as we provide scouting reports on the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Southern League Prospect Reports
8
Oct
2012
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North Carolina catcher Brian Holberton of the Ballantyne Smokies is ranked No. 1 in the Southern Collegiate League as we provide reports on the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Simpson's Top 2014 Draft Prospects
8
Oct
2012
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Allan Simpson provides an early look at the top draft-eligible players for 2014 with the top 200 prospects, including NC State left handed pitcher Carlos Rodon at No. 1. read
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2014 State-by-State Rankings
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Oct
2012
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Allan Simpson provides his unrivaled state-by-state rankings for the draft class of 2014. Washington, which includes promising RHP Branden Kelliher, is available for free. read
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2013 State-by-State Rankings
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Oct
2012
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Allan Simpson provides his unrivaled state-by-state rankings for the draft class of 2013. Alabama, which includes the toolsy Anfernee Grier, is available for free. read
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Simpson's Top 2013 Draft Prospects
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Sep
2012
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Allan Simpson wraps up his early look at the top prospects available for the 2013 draft with prospects 201-300, which includes PG All-American middle infielder Gosuke Katoh. read
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Simpson's Top 2013 Draft Prospects
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Sep
2012
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Allan Simpson provides his early listing of the top 300 draft prospects for 2013, with the 101-200 prospects up next, which includes PG All-American catcher Brian Navarreto. read
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Simpson's Top 2013 Draft Prospects
12
Sep
2012
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Allan Simpson provides an early look at the top draft-eligible players for 2013 with the top 100 prospects, including Indiana State left handed pitcher Sean Manaea at No. 1. read
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Cape Cod League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Indiana State left handed pitcher Sean Manaea of the Hyannis Harbor Hawks is ranked No. 1 in the Cape Cod League as we list the league's top 100 prospects. read
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West Coast League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Incoming UCLA freshman and left handed pitcher Hunter Virant of the Walla Walla Sweets is ranked No. 1 in the West Coast League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Valley League Top Prospects
30
Aug
2012
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Western Carolina outfielder Julian Ridings of the Waynesboro Generals is ranked No. 1 in the Valley League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Pacific West League Top Prospects
30
Aug
2012
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Buffalo outfielder Matt Pollock of Top Speed Baseball is ranked No. 1 in the Pacific West League as we list the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Florida League Top Prospects
30
Aug
2012
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USF left handed pitcher Nick Gonzalez of the Sanford River Rats is ranked No. 1 in the Florida Collegiate Summer League as we list the league's top 20 prospects. read
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NECBL Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Seton Hill (Pa.) left handed pitcher Alex Haines of the Vermont Mountaineers is ranked No. 1 in the New England Collegiate Baseball League as we list the league's top 40 prospects. read
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Hawaii League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Michigan State right handed pitcher Mick Van Vossen of the Oahu Paddlers is ranked No. 1 in the Hawaii Collegiate League as we list the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Futures League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Florida left handed pitcher Corey Stump of the North Shore Navigators is ranked No. 1 in the Futures Collegiate League as we list the league's top 20 prospects. read
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Far West League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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San Francisco outfielder Bradley Zimmer of the Humboldt Crabs is ranked No. 1 in the Far West League as we list the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Coastal Plain Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Richmond right handed pitcher Andrew Brockett of the Wilmington Sharks is ranked No. 1 in the Coastal Plain League as we list the league's top 40 prospects. read
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Cal Ripken League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Mississippi State outfielder Hunter Renfroe of the Bethesda Big Train is ranked No. 1 in the Cal Ripken League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Texas League Top Prospects
28
Aug
2012
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Texas A&M right handed pitcher Jason Jester of the East Texas Pump Jacks is ranked No. 1 in the Texas Collegiate Baseball League as we list the league's top 25 prospects. read
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Prospect League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Dallas Baptist right handed pitcher Jake Johansen of the West Virginia Miners is ranked No. 1 in the Prospect League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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New York League Top Prospects
28
Aug
2012
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Miami outfielder Grant Heyman of the Geneva Red Wings is ranked No. 1 in the New York Collegiate Baseball League as we list the league's top 20 prospects. read
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MINK League Top Prospects
28
Aug
2012
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Arkansas left handed pitcher Michael Gunn of the Sedalia Bombers is ranked No. 1 in the MINK League as we list the league's top 15 prospects. read
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Atlantic League Top Prospects
28
Aug
2012
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Rio Hondo JC left handed pitcher Paul Paez of the Southampton Breakers is ranked No. 1 in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League as we list the league's top 25 prospects. read
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California League Top Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Oklahoma State right handed pitcher Jason Hursh of the Santa Barbara Foresters is ranked No. 1 in the California Collegiate Baseball League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Southern League Top 10 Prospects
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Aug
2012
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North Carolina catcher Brian Holberton of the Ballantyne Smokies is ranked No. 1 in the Southern Collegiate League as we list the league's top 10 prospects. read
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So Cal League Top 10 Prospects
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Aug
2012
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Right handed pitcher Matt Anderson of the Palm Springs Power is ranked No. 1 in the Southern California Collegiate League as we list the league's top 10 prospects. read
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Jayhawk League Top 20 Prospects
27
Aug
2012
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Nebraska outfielder Austin Darby of the Hays Larks is ranked No. 1 in the Jayhawk League as we list the league's top 20 prospects. read
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Great Lakes Top 30 Prospects
27
Aug
2012
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Bradley outfielder Max Murphy of the Stark County Terriers is ranked No. 1 in the Great Lakes League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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PGCBL Top 30 Prospects
27
Aug
2012
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Auburn right handed pitcher Rocky McCord of the Amsterdam Mohawks is ranked No. 1 in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Alaska League Top 30 Prospects
27
Aug
2012
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Nevada right handed pitcher Braden Shipley of the Anchorage Bucs is ranked No. 1 in the Alaska League as we list the league's top 30 prospects. read
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Newport Gulls No. 1 Summer Team
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Aug
2012
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The Newport Gulls fielded one of their best and most balanced teams ever on their way to winning the NECBL title and being named Perfect Game's No. 1 summer collegiate team. read
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Summer Coll. All-America Team
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Aug
2012
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Samford's Phil Ervin enjoyed a big summer at the plate for Harwich in the Cape Cod League, leading to him being selected to PG's Summer Collegiate All-America team. read
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Final Summer Coll. Top 50 Teams
20
Aug
2012
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Allan Simpson has released the final rankings of the top 50 summer collegiate teams from 2012, led by the Newport Gulls, who dominated the NECBL. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
13
Aug
2012
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While the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 teams have won their respective summer collegiate league titles, Richard Prigatano and the No. 4 La Crosse Loggers open the NWL playoffs tonight. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
6
Aug
2012
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The Cotuit Kettleers retain the top spot in Perfect Game's weekly ranking of the top 30 summer collegiate teams, with Daniel Aldrich having a big summer at the plate. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
30
Jul
2012
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Pat Biondi, who is eligible to sign as an undrafted free agent, leads the Cape in batting and has led the Cotuit Kettleers to the No. 1 summer collegiate team ranking. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
24
Jul
2012
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Allan Simpson provides his weekly update of the top 30 summer collegiate team as outfielder Phillip Ervin and the Harwich Mariners re-claim the top spot this week. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
16
Jul
2012
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Kasey Coffman, Yale Rosen, Steven Anderson and Jeff Melillo (from left to right) have powered the Newport Gulls to the top of PG's weekly summer collegiate team rankings. read
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Draft 2012 Perspective
14
Jul
2012
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Allan Simpson looks at how the new draft signing rules did exactly what they were intended to do, as Mark Appel was the only notable, early pick that didn't sign. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
9
Jul
2012
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Kentucky RHP Chandler Shepherd is leading the PGCBL in wins and ERA, and has propelled the Amsterdam Mohawks to the No. 4 ranking of the top 30 summer collegiate teams. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
2
Jul
2012
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A solid month into the 2012 summer collegiate season, the Harwich Mariners of the Cape League hold onto the No. 1 spot, led by LSU RHP Aaron Nola's impressive 2-0 start. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
26
Jun
2012
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The Harwich Mariners retain the top spot of Perfect Game's ranking of the top summer collegiate teams, led by former PG/Aflac All-American and Stanford OF, Austin Wilson. read
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Summer Collegiate Top 30 Teams
20
Jun
2012
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The summer collegiate season is well underway, with several leagues already in their third week of play. We offer our first stab at the top 30 summer collegiate teams. read
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Bethesda honored as top '11 team
11
Jun
2012
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Perfect Game's Allan Simpson (right) presented Bethesda Big Train Field Manager Sal Colangelo with the PG Crosschecker 2011 Summer League Team of the Year award. read
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Final Top 50 2012 JUCO Teams
7
Jun
2012
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Despite not being drafted, Tanner Kreietemeier enjoyed a big season both at the plate and on the mound while leading Iowa Western to the Junior College World Series Championship. read
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Fallout, New Draft Rules
6
Jun
2012
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After the first two days of the 2012 MLB Draft, it has become apparent that the new draft rules aren't accomplishing what they were designed to do. read
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Top Draft Prospects, 251-500
4
Jun
2012
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As we enter day two of the draft, we provide an updated list of the top draft prospects, picking up where we left off with players 251-500, which includes Taylore Cherry at 254. read
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State Preview: Maine
4
Jun
2012
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University of Maine right handed pitcher Jeff Gibbs has great size and explosive stuff, which could lead to him being taken in the top 10 rounds. read
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State Preview: New Hampshire
4
Jun
2012
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Southern New Hampshire, led by left handed pitcher Tim Flight, continues to improve, going 43-15 this year while making an appearance in the NCAA Division II World Series. read
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State Preview: Vermont
4
Jun
2012
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Vermont doesn't produce too many baseball players that project to be drafted, further complicated this year when Anthony Baldic decided not to play the sport. read
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State Preview: Alaska
3
Jun
2012
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Western Nevada right handed pitcher Dylan Baker is expected to become the highest drafted player ever that attended high school in Alaska. read
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Top 250 Draft Prospects
3
Jun
2012
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With draft day upon us, Allan Simpson breaks down the top 250 prospects one last time. Full, detailed scouting reports are also available and are linked within the story. read
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Top Prospect Reports: 201-250
3
Jun
2012
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We break down the top prospects eligible for the 2012 draft one last time, providing scouting reports on players as ranked 201-250, with Kevin McCanna sitting at No. 244. read
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Top Prospect Reports: 151-200
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Jun
2012
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We break down the top prospects eligible for the 2012 draft one last time, providing scouting reports on players as ranked 151-200, with Sam Selman sitting at No. 152. read
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Top Prospect Reports: 101-150
3
Jun
2012
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We break down the top prospects eligible for the 2012 draft one last time, providing scouting reports on players as ranked 101-150, with Kenny Diekroeger sitting at No. 102. read
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Top Prospect Reports: 51-100
3
Jun
2012
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We break down the top prospects eligible for the 2012 draft one last time, providing scouting reports on players as ranked 1-50, with Daniel Robertson sitting at No. 51. read
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Top Prospect Reports: 1-50
3
Jun
2012
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We break down the top prospects eligible for the 2012 draft one last time, providing scouting reports on players as ranked 1-50, with Albert Almora sitting at No. 7. read
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State Preview: Rhode Island
2
Jun
2012
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While the state of Rhode Island isn't a baseball powerhouse when it comes to talent, it does offer a handful of promising players, including right-hander Justin Patrick. read
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Draft Preview: Canada
2
Jun
2012
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Projectable left handed pitcher Ryan Kellogg shows improving stuff and polished command, and should be the first Canadian player drafted this year. read
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State Preview: Massachusetts
1
Jun
2012
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2011 Perfect Game All-American has an intriguing combination of power and speed, and his all-out approach adds to his value as the top prospect from Massachusetts. read
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State Preview: Connecticut
1
Jun
2012
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After UConn graduated a wealth of talent to the professional level a year ago, second baseman L.J. Mazzilli looks to join them this year, enjoying a big year at the plate. read
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State Preview: New York
1
Jun
2012
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It's a special year for draft talent from the state of New York, which includes Travis Jankowski, who led Stony Brook to 46 wins and an NCAA Regional appearance. read
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Draft Focus: Tim Cooney
31
May
2012
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Wake Forest left handed pitcher Tim Cooney has quietly enjoyed a very successful season this year, and has positioned himself to be selected in the early rounds. read
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Draft Preview: Pennsylvania
30
May
2012
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Joe DeCarlo projects best at third base thanks to his advanced offensive skills and strong arm, and leads the top draft-eligible talent from the state of Pennsylvania. read
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State Preview: West Virginia
29
May
2012
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Marshall right handed pitcher Joe Church is one of several members of the Thundering Herd that could be drafted, as the top prospects from West Virginia are profiled. read
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Draft Focus: Luke Bard
29
May
2012
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Georgia Tech right handed pitcher could still factor into the early rounds of the draft, despite missing time with a strained lat muscle, thanks to his electric stuff. read
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State Preview: Ohio
28
May
2012
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PG All-American Matt Smoral entered the spring as a likely top 10 overall pick, and could still be drafted in the first round despite breaking his foot early in the season. read
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State Preview: Washington D.C.
28
May
2012
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Georgetown infielder Mike Garza may not get drafted in the top 10 rounds, but his bat has really developed this year, and may evolve into a utility player at the next level. read
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State Preview: Maryland
28
May
2012
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While Ryan Ripken doesn't have the same physical tools or overall profile as his father, he is a budding young hitter that could find himself selected by the Orioles. read
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Draft Focus: Dane Phillips
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May
2012
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Dane Phillips continues to put up big numbers at the plate after transferring to Oklahoma City University from Oklahoma State to gain more experience behind the plate. read
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Draft Focus: Andrew Toles
23
May
2012
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After being selected in the fourth round of the 2010 draft, dynamic centerfielder Andrew Toles spent one year at Tennessee before spending this past season at Chipola. read
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State Preview: Virginia
22
May
2012
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Right-hander Branden Kline has aptly stepped into the role as Virginia's Friday ace after closing in 2011, and leads the state's draft-eligible talent. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
22
May
2012
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Dylan Baker and No. 4 Western Nevada are heading to the Juco World Series, which begins Saturday, while big changes are at the top of this week's top 50 team update. read
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Draft Focus: Mitch Haniger
21
May
2012
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With a very strong, athletic build, Cal Poly outfielder Mitch Haniger has exciting potential thanks to his true 5-tool talent, with a rare blend of power and speed. read
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State Preview: Washington
18
May
2012
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Big bodied slugging backstop Clint Coulter of Union High School leads a promising crop of draft-eligible talent from the state of Washington this year. read
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MLB Draft State-by-State Lists
18
May
2012
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All of Perfect Game's unique listings of the top prospects, state-by-state, as compiled by Allan Simpson, are now available. Alabama, led by David Dahl, is available for free. read
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State Preview: Idaho
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May
2012
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Most of the top talent from Idaho usually hails from NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State, but that isn't the case this year thanks to Northwest Nazarene RHP Zeb Sneed. read
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State Preview: Oregon
17
May
2012
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Two-way prep talent Carson Kelly has scouts split as to whether his ceiling is greater as a power hitting, slick fielding third baseman or as right handed pitcher. read
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Draft Focus: Damien Magnifico
17
May
2012
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Oklahoma RHP Damien Magnifico has flirted with triple digits this spring, giving him arguably the hardest fastball of any player eligible for this year's draft. read
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State Preview: Kentucky
16
May
2012
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Baseball in Kentucky continues to be on an upswing, with promising talent at both the high school and college levels, including right handed pitcher Matt Koch of Louisville. read
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Draft Focus: Patrick Wisdom
15
May
2012
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St. Mary's 3B Patrick Wisdom's power potential at the plate and slick glove at third base projects well at the next level, as he is expected to go in the top 2-3 rounds come June. read
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State Preview: Colorado
15
May
2012
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Draft-eligible right handed pitcher and 2011 Perfect Game All-American Ryan Burr is the most recent promising pitching prospect to emerge from the state of Colorado. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
15
May
2012
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Tanner Krietemeier and No. 2 Iowa Western looks to advance to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., May 26 - June 2. read
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State Preview: Utah
14
May
2012
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2011 Perfect Game All-American Kayden Porter has legitimate two-way talents showing a power arm on the mound while recently setting the high school home run mark in Utah. read
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Draft Preview: New Mexico
11
May
2012
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While Alex Bregman's draft status is uncertain after breaking his finger early in the season, he has recently returned, and is one of the best hitters in the country. read
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Draft Focus: Barrett Barnes
11
May
2012
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Texas Tech outfielder Barrett Barnes continues to put up big numbers at the plate, and has an exciting blend of speed and power that could lead to him being drafted early. read
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State Preview: Nevada
10
May
2012
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Joey Gallo's monumental 442-foot blast at Petco Park as part of the 2011 PG All-American Classic gave viewers nationally a taste for his prodigious power potential. read
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State Preview: Hawaii
9
May
2012
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Hawaii outfielder Breland Almadova has impact speed and defensive skills making him tailor made for the leadoff spot, propelling the Rainbows to the top of the WAC. read
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Draft Focus: Tony Renda
9
May
2012
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Tony Renda may not have the prototypical size of a big leaguer, but he is advanced in all stages of the game with a sound approach and sweet swing at the plate. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
8
May
2012
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Right handed pitcher Alec Asher, Perfect Game's No. 13 juco prospect, and Polk State (Fla.) became the first team to qualify for this year's Junior College World Series. read
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State Preview: North Carolina
7
May
2012
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Duke right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman has electric stuff despite a smaller frame, and has been dominant this spring in a starting role after starring as a closer last summer. read
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Draft Focus: Eddie Butler
7
May
2012
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Radford right handed pitcher Eddie Butler has a projectable frame and a live arm capable of producing 95-97 fastballs, giving him promising upside for this year's draft. read
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State Preview: South Carolina
7
May
2012
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Clemson corner infielder Richie Shaffer is enjoying a big season at the plate for the Tigers and is the top draft eligible prospect in the state of South Carolina this year. read
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Top 100 College Prospects
3
May
2012
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Perfect Game identifies the top 100 college players at the DI level, where no one has soared up draft boards quite to the extent of Mississippi State RHP Chris Stratton. read
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Top 100 Junior College Prospects
2
May
2012
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Western Nevada right handed pitcher Dylan Baker is expected to be the first player from the junior college ranks selected in this year's draft. read
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Draft Focus: Tom Murphy
1
May
2012
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Buffalo C Tom Murphy, coming off a big year in which he was named the Mid-American Conference's player of the year, made the most of his time spent with Team USA last summer. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
1
May
2012
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Brandon Brennan and No. 1 Orange Coast, as well the other top 9 teams, have remained the same on Perfect Game's ranking of the top 50 teams at the Junior College level. read
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State Preview: California
30
Apr
2012
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San Francisco's Kyle Zimmer has pushed himself ahead of Lucas Giolito and Mark Appel to the top of California's top draft-eligible prospect list with a dominant spring. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
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Apr
2012
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Orange Coast continues to sit atop Perfect Game's national ranking of the top 50 Junior College teams, a talent laden squad that includes right handed pitcher Keegan Yuhl. read
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State Preview: Arizona
23
Apr
2012
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Arizona State shortstop Deven Marrero has plus defensive tools and plenty of potential at the plate making him the No. 1 draft-eligible prospect in the state of Arizona. read
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State Preview: Alabama
20
Apr
2012
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Perfect Game All-American outfielder David Dahl has an exciting combination of tools putting him at the top of the talent available from the state of Alabama. read
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Draft Focus: Chris Stratton
19
Apr
2012
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Chris Stratton's 17-strikeout performance against Kevin Gausman to kick off the SEC schedule this season opened the eyes of scouts, and he now is a potential first-round pick. read
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Draft Focus: James Ramsey
18
Apr
2012
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Florida State senior OF James Ramsey has won over scouts by continually putting up big numbers at the plate, including his impressive stint last summer on the Cape. read
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Basic 2012 MLB Draft Mechanics
16
Apr
2012
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While Lucas Giolito's situation leading up to the draft is one of this year's more interesting storylines, the new CBA is likely to dominate most draft-related conversations. read
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2012 Draft Overview
13
Apr
2012
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While OF Byron Buxton is an exciting, five-tool athlete, the lack of a clear-cut No. 1 prospect and new draft rules per the CBA lead to many questions about this year's draft. read
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Draft Focus: Matt Koch
13
Apr
2012
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After beginning his college career as a starter, right handed pitcher Matt Koch has excelled as Louisville's closer this spring thanks to his fastball-slider one-two punch. read
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Focus: Brett Mooneyham
12
Apr
2012
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After missing most of the 2011 season due to a torn tendon in his finger, Stanford LHP Brett Mooneyham returned to school and is enjoying a big year for the Cardinal. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
10
Apr
2012
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While Orange Coast retains the top spot in Perfect Game's ranking of the top 50 Junior College teams, Marcus Davis' big season at the plate has propelled Walters State toward the top. read
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Draft Focus: Peter O'Brien
9
Apr
2012
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After being taken in the third round last year by the Rockies, power hitting Bethune-Cookman transfer Peter O'Brien continues to put up big numbers for the Hurricanes. read
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Draft Focus: Martin Agosta
5
Apr
2012
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St. Mary's RHP Martin Agosta continues to improve his draft stock with another strong performance this spring, thanks to his polished five-pitch repertoire. read
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Draft Focus: Pierce Johnson
3
Apr
2012
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Missouri State RHP Pierce Johnson is enjoying a breakout spring, as his stuff and improved command should lead to him being selected in the first round of this year's draft. read
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Monarchs emerge as Champions
31
Mar
2012
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Ty Moore and Mater Dei rolled through the entire NHSI tournament in Cary, N.C., emerging as the tournament champions on Saturday by beating Harvard-Westlake, 3-2. read
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Mater Dei, Harvard-Westlake advance
30
Mar
2012
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Even without stud pitching prospect Lucas Giolito, the Harvard-Westlake team has advanced to the NHSI championship game to face fellow Southern California powerhouse Mater Dei. read
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Moore, Mater Dei rolling at NHSI
30
Mar
2012
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Ty Moore and his Mater Dei High School teammates are enjoying a very successful start at the NHSI tournament with big wins over Perfect Game's No. 1 and 2 ranked teams. read
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Junior College Notebook 3/29
29
Mar
2012
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Right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan has been a big part of Orange Coast College's success and No. 1 ranking this year, and could be drafted early come June. read
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Hawkins one-man show at NHSI
29
Mar
2012
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Dynamic OF/RHP Courtney Hawkins was the star of the day hitting a solo home run while also working the first 5.1 innings in a 1-0 victory over Gulliver Prep at the NHSI tournament. read
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Flaherty deals in Cary
28
Mar
2012
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In Lucas Giolito's (p) absence, Harvard-Westlake sophomore SS/RHP Jack Flaherty had an impressive complete game performance during the first day of the NHSI tournament in Cary, N.C. read
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Draft Focus: Pat Light
28
Mar
2012
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The eventual role of Pat Light is in question, but the 6-foot-6 RHP is quietly enjoying a very successful junior campaign for Monmouth thanks to his big fastball. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
27
Mar
2012
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2009 PG/Aflac All-American Stefan Sabol has recently returned to Orange Coast College's everyday lineup, who has surged past Howard College as PG's new No. 1 Junior College team. read
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Draft Focus: Nolan Fontana
26
Mar
2012
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Florida shortstop Nolan Fontana may not have the highest of upsides, but his patient approach, solid glovework and incredible consistency could push him into the first round. read
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Draft Focus: Josh Conway
22
Mar
2012
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Josh Conway has excelled in a two-way role for the Chanticleers the past two seasons, but is being used solely as a starter this spring with encouraging results. read
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Draft Focus: Blake Hauser
20
Mar
2012
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Virginia Commonwealth RHP Blake Hauser flourished last summer in a short relief role on the Cape thanks to a power repertoire, and has continued that success this spring. read
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Draft Focus: Tyler Naquin
16
Mar
2012
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Texas A&M outfielder Tyler Naquin continues to cement his draft status for the early rounds with a strong season at the plate and budding power potential. read
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Junior College Notebook 3/15
15
Mar
2012
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Bellevue's Adrian Sampson, who has been up to 95 so far this season, is one of several pitchers from the juco ranks that has established himself as a potential early pick. read
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Draft Focus: Josh Elander
14
Mar
2012
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Texas Christian catcher Josh Elander is a well-rounded athlete, but it is his powerful swing and arm strength from behind the dish that offer the most promise. read
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Junior College Top 50 Teams
13
Mar
2012
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Clayton Crum has played an integral role to Howard's success this season, as they entered the year and continue to hold on as PG's No. 1 Junior College team in the nation. read
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