Spring Top - Top Prospect List
RHP Alec Rash of ADM High School (Iowa) was up to 94 mph again Sunday and sits atop the list of top prospects from the Spring Top Prospect Showcase in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  read 
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Texas recruit Johnson eyes draft 
Speedy outfielder Ben Johnson has signed with Texas but is also hoping to hear his name called with other highly ranked Texas recruits during the upcoming MLB amateur draft.

Rock Rucker one 'happy' camper 
Outfield/LHP prospect Rock Rucker was disappointed when his high school team was eliminated from postseason play last week but was happy to be at Monday's PG Pre-Draft Showcase.

Romero back in front of scouts 
Top shortstop prospect Avery Romero was at the Perfect Game Pre-Draft Showcase Monday taking his cuts while also contemplating a possible position switch to catcher.

Spring Top Event Videos 
Videos of the players that participated at the 2012 Perfect Game Spring Top Prospect Showcase held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa are now available.

Elder a nice fit at PG Spring Top 
PG veteran and Illinois right-hander Kevin Elder was at the Spring Top Prospect Showcase Sunday and proved he belonged out there with the other highly touted arms.

'Glory Days' here for lefty Nielsen 
Iowa left-hander J.D. Nielsen has experienced nothing but winning during his prep career at Martensdale-St. Mary's high school and hopes to carry that over to the next level.

Getting his feet wet the PG way 
Drew Burman, a sophomore at Laramie (Wyo.) HS, was at the PG Spring Top Prospect Showcase Saturday in Cedar Rapids. It was Drew's and his father Tom's first PG showcase.

Chasing Ryan Sweeney 
Iowa outfielder Zach Coppola was at the PG Spring Top Prospect Showcase Saturday hoping to break a couple of event records set by big-leaguer Ryan Sweeney nine years ago.

Davidson always strives for more 
Top minor league prospect Matt Davidson (with Daron Sutton) worked hard with his high school team and at various PG events, and the Diamondbacks made him a first round pick in '09.

Nelson has that 'Mile High' feeling 
Rockies infielder Chris Nelson takes a whack at a pitch during their Cactus League game against the Reds on Sunday. Nelson, a 2003 Aflac All-American, is making his presence known.

Parra traveled the extra miles 
Venezuelan native Gerardo Parra traveled thousands of miles to attend PG showcases in 2004, and he was rewarded with an amateur free agent contract from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

D'Backs' Upton driven to succeed 
Arizona Diamondbacks MLB All-Star and PG veteran Justin Upton is reaching new heights in his MLB career, and credits his parents and his PG experiences for much of his success.

Blaze like spot in northern lights 
The Langley (B.C.) Blaze are in Arizona cocked and ready to show the world these guys from Canada and the NW U.S. can play ball. They took on a select group of Dominicans Monday.

Dominicans enter elite stage 
The top young prospects from the Dominican Prospect League were in Phoenix on Monday to compete against another elite group of prospects from the Canada-based Langley Blaze.

Moving up from the ground floor 
Boston Red Sox OF Cody Ross was right there on Perfect Game's ground floor when he attended the 1997 PG World Showcase. 15 years later, he hopes to make an impact with the Sox.


HS Prospect Rankings
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1
Carlos Correa - SS PR Baseball Academy HS, PR
Big athletic shortstop with power arm and power bat. Outstanding at many PG events including incredible showing at World Showcase PG All American Game
2
Lucas Giolito - RHP Harvard Westlake HS, CA
Up to 96 mph at WWBA, Recently up to 100. Good breaking ball and command. Outstanding at many PG events. PG All American Game Currently recovering from an injury.
3
Byron Buxton - OF Appling County HS, GA
Super Athlete, ++ runner, also 94 mph on mound. Stood out at PG events.
4
Lance McCullers - RHP Jesuit HS, FL
Upper 90s and potential + breaking ball. Also excellent hitter with power. Outstanding at many PG events. PG All American Game
5
Courtney Hawkins - OF Carroll HS, TX
Huge RH Power, Ball flies off barrel, Ran 6.62 at PG, + arm. Outstanding at many PG events. PG All American Game
1
Clinton Hollon - RHP Woodford County HS, KY
Electric Arm, 90-94 mph up to 96 mph at WWBA
2
Austin Meadows - OF Grayson HS, GA
Outstanding Athlete, Huge Potential with bat, very good at WWBA and with USA 16U
3
Oscar Mercado - SS Gaither HS, FL
Outstanding defender, very good all around tools now and really projects
4
Justin Williams - OF Terrebonne HS, LA
Very good hitting tools, serious raw power potential, outstanding a PG Main Event!
5
Christopher Rivera - SS El Dorado HS, CA
Nice, easy swing and ball jumps off bat, Very good defensive MIF, Also lights out on mound 90-91 at WWBA
1
Drew Ward - SS Leedey HS, OK
Outstanding Bat and all around player, Ball flies off barrel, Very high ceiling, Very good at PG and WWBA
2
Bryson Brigman - IF Valley Christian HS, CA
Outstanding athlete and all around player, very good for Team USA
3
Gareth Morgan - OF North Toronto Collegiate HS, ON
Bat really stands out, Big potential power potential
4
Nicholas Gordon - SS Olympia High School HS, FL
Good athlete, really projects both ways, stood out at WWBA and Session 3, great bloodlines
5
Ryder Ryan - C North Mecklenburg HS, NC
Stood out at PG WWBA, 2-way standout, Big time bat and low 90's on mound