State Preview: North Dakota
24
May
2012
|
North Dakota boasts a handful of college arms that could factor into the 2012 draft, including North Dakota State right-hander Simon Anderson. read 
|
|
Draft Focus: Clint Coulter
24
May
2012
|
Big bodied backstop Clint Coulter of Camas, Wash. offers exciting power potential at the plate with a strong arm behind it. read
|
|
Chat: Talking MLB draft/prospects
24
May
2012
|
We're getting closer and closer to the MLB draft, and as usual, our experts have the pulse of all the nation's top prospects. We answer your questions Thursday at 1 p.m., CDT. read
|
|
State Preview: Montana
24
May
2012
|
Miles City Montana's Caleb Frare is able to sustain upper-80s velocity with his fastball while touching 90/91, and is part of a promising 2012 draft class from the state. read
|
|
National Pre-Draft Event Videos
24
May
2012
|
Videos of the players that participated at the 2012 Perfect Game National Pre-Draft Showcase held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa are now available. read
|
|
Fighting for position
23
May
2012
|
Oklahoma left-handed pitcher Dillon Overton put together a great start against Oklahoma State and solidified the Sooners' NCAA hopes. We dissect the latest postseason picture. read
|
|
Blog: Showing their stuff
23
May
2012
|
Mississippi State RHP Chris Stratton had another big-time performance, this time against LSU. We break him down, along with many others from Wednesday at the SEC tournament. read
|
|
TheBBR.com jumps in with PG
23
May
2012
|
Kevin Barr, strength and conditioning coordinator of the Tampa Bay Rays, has aligned with Perfect Game to promote his new online strength and conditioning resource site, TheBBR.com. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Andrew Toles
23
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Blog: Setting the scene
22
May
2012
|
Vanderbilt hard-throwing right-handed pitcher Drew VerHagen outdueled Georgia's Alex Wood at the SEC tournament. We have scouting reports from the tourney, plus other inside scoop. read
|
|
Chat: Talking college baseball
22
May
2012
|
Conference tournaments are off and running and there's plenty of action that will determine postseason bids. We answered your burning questions about the college landscape. read
|
|
State Preview: Illinois
22
May
2012
|
Michigan recruit Kevin Ross blossomed as a hitter last summer and fall, and has received increased attention this spring as one of the top prospects from the state of Illinois. read
|
|
State Preview: Wyoming
22
May
2012
|
American Legion Post 6 infielder Zach Lain benefitted from the amount of attention his former teammate, 2011 first-round pick Brandon Nimmo, received a year ago. read
|
|
State Preview: Wisconsin
22
May
2012
|
Nathan Mikolas has a polished approach to hitting, consistently driving the ball hard with exciting offensive potential, making him the top draft-eligible prospect from Wisconsin. read
|
|
May 22 High School Rankings
22
May
2012
|
Domenick Mancini and American Heritage (FL) claimed the 5A title and move into the top spot in this week's national rankings of the top 50 high school teams. read
|
|
State Preview: Virginia
22
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Alec Rash
22
May
2012
|
Alec Rash's continued improvements, including a 93-95 fastball and sharp slider, makes him the top pitching prospect from Iowa since 2011 AL ROY Jeremy Hellickson. read
|
|
Junior College Top 50 Teams
22
May
2012
|
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
|
|
PG 64: Projecting the NCAA field
22
May
2012
|
Florida State is putting together an impressive campaign, and James Ramsey and the Seminoles remain the top national seed in this week's projections. We unveil our field of 64. read
|
|
State Preview: Indiana
21
May
2012
|
Purdue catcher Kevin Plawecki leads a loaded Boilermakers team into the postseason, and also sits at the top of a promising draft class from the state of Indiana. read
|
|
State Preview: South Dakota
21
May
2012
|
Augustana College has enjoyed a successful season at the DII level, providing the bulk of the draft-eligible talent from South Dakota, including left handed pitcher Ben Heairet. read
|
|
Perfect Game Staff Mock Draft
21
May
2012
|
30 members of the PG staff have taken on roles as the 30 MLB scouting directors. Starting at 1pm CST we will take our collective shot at projecting the top 10 rounds. read
|
|
PG Top 50: Crunch time is here
21
May
2012
|
North Carolina had a terrific weekend on the diamond, and as a result, Michael Morin and the Tar Heels entered the top 10. They're not the only ones moving in the latest PG Top 50. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Mitch Haniger
21
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Tracking the conference tourneys
20
May
2012
|
The conference tournaments are roaring along and as usual at PG, we're dedicated to keeping you, the fans, updated with the latest information from each tourney. read
|
|
College Coaching Carousel
20
May
2012
|
College baseball coaching changes already are happening around the country, and as a result, we keep you posted like no other. Keep track of our annual coaching carousel. read
|
|
Saturday college roundup
19
May
2012
|
LSU starting pitcher Ryan Eades put together a solid start, as the Tigers captured yet another SEC title with a win over South Carolina. They lead our daily roundup. read
|
|
Tracking automatic bids
19
May
2012
|
Plenty of college baseball teams will need to reach the NCAA postseason via an at-large berth, but 30 teams will have earned automatic bids. Here's the list of those clubs. read
|
|
State Preview: Missouri
19
May
2012
|
Missouri State right handed pitcher Pierce Johnson has enjoyed a very successful spring, putting him squarely in the mix for the 1st round of this year's draft. read
|
|
Friday college roundup
19
May
2012
|
Mississippi State head coach John Cohen has done a terrific job of keeping the Bulldogs focused on the prize. They captured a series win over Kentucky and headline our roundup. read
|
|
State Preview: Washington
18
May
2012
|
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
|
|
May 18 Regional Rankings
18
May
2012
|
Shaun Anderson's CG performance in a FHSAA Semifinal win over Tampa Jesuit puts American Heritage in the top spot of the Florida Regional Rankings read
|
|
Perfect Game Staff Mock Draft
18
May
2012
|
The PG staff is entering their respective war rooms preparing to go 10 rounds deep as we conduct our own mock draft. We'll kick it off at 1:00 pm central time today. read
|
|
MLB Draft State-by-State Lists
18
May
2012
|
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
|
|
2012 Mock Draft (v. 2)
18
May
2012
|
PG Director of Scouting David Rawnsley takes another stab at projecting the first and supplemental first rounds of this year's draft, starting with the Houston Astros' pick. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Tyler Gonzales
18
May
2012
|
Right handed pitcher Tyler Gonzales, with a nasty slider and competitive approach, is now moving up draft boards as his fastball velocity has crept up to the mid-90s. read
|
|
DPL, PG plan 'Pre-July 2' event
18
May
2012
|
The Dominican Prospects League and Perfect Game have joined forces to present the DPL-Perfect Game International Series May 28-June 1 in an effort to showcase top Latin prospects. read
|
|
Thursday college roundup
18
May
2012
|
N.C. State designated hitter Ryan Mathews hit two homers in a surprising win over Florida State, as the Wolfpack steps closer to a national seed. They lead our daily analysis. read
|
|
College Weekend Preview
17
May
2012
|
Coach Tim Corbin and Vanderbilt have been through so much adversity this season, but they're still standing and hope to finish year with a bang. They headline our preview. read
|
|
State Preview: Idaho
17
May
2012
|
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
|
|
State Preview: Oregon
17
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Damien Magnifico
17
May
2012
|
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
|
|
MLB draft/prospects chat wrap
16
May
2012
|
The MLB draft is right around the corner, and as usual, we're on top of the latest information regarding some of the top prospects. We answered your big questions Thursday. read
|
|
State Preview: Kentucky
16
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Bubble breakdown
16
May
2012
|
N.C. State freshman Carlos Rodon is having a huge season and could lead his team to a national seed. Find out where teams vying for national seeds, hosts and at-large spots stand. read
|
|
Tuesday college roundup
16
May
2012
|
UCLA is getting closer to solidifying its national seed after outfielder Cody Keefer and the Bruins took a midweek about from Cal State Fullerton. They headline our look back. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Anthony Alford
16
May
2012
|
One of the most impressive athletes available for this year's draft, Anthony Alford has informed teams that he intends on attending Southern Miss.to pursue a two-sport career. read
|
|
State Preview: Nebraska
15
May
2012
|
In most years the Cornhuskers dominate the draft-eligible talent from Nebraska, but Creighton left hander Ty Blach creates a shift in power in this year's class. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Patrick Wisdom
15
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Texas recruit Johnson eyes draft
15
May
2012
|
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. read
|
|
PG 64: Projecting the NCAA field
15
May
2012
|
Kentucky recorded an important SEC series sweep over the weekend, and Jerad Grundy and the Wildcats are back in as a national seed in the latest PG NCAA postseason projections. read
|
|
State Preview: Colorado
15
May
2012
|
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
|
|
State Preview: Kansas
15
May
2012
|
Kansas may not boast the same amount of draft-eligible talent this year that it did a year ago, but big bodied Wichita State RHP Mitch Mormann is among the more promising. read
|
|
State Preview: Arkansas
15
May
2012
|
The draft eligible talent in the state of Arkansas is led by Razorbacks hurler Nolan Sanburn, who has shown electric stuff in a versatile role mostly coming out of the bullpen. read
|
|
Junior College Top 50 Teams
15
May
2012
|
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
|
|
State Preview: Oklahoma
15
May
2012
|
Oklahoma has another pair of promising arms expected to go in the first round of this year's draft, including Oklahoma State left handed pitcher Andrew Heaney. read
|
|
Rock Rucker one 'happy' camper
14
May
2012
|
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.
read
|
|
Romero back in front of scouts
14
May
2012
|
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.
read
|
|
College chat wrap
14
May
2012
|
It was another exciting weekend of college baseball action, and we're getting closer and closer to Selection Monday. We answered all of your burning questions on Monday. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Wyatt Mathisen
14
May
2012
|
Wyatt Mathisen is a player of the year candidate for No. 6 Calallen High (Texas) as a shortstop and right handed pitcher, but his pro promise lies behind the dish. read
|
|
State Preview: Utah
14
May
2012
|
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
|
|
PG Top 50: Chomping at the bit
14
May
2012
|
Florida has gone through some tough times this season, but Hudson Randall and the Gators are surging after two-straight SEC series wins. UF's jump headlines our latest PG Top 50. read
|
|
Saturday college roundup
13
May
2012
|
Texas A&M senior right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling tossed one of many no hitters this season. His performance highlights a wild Saturday of college baseball action. read
|
|
Friday college roundup
12
May
2012
|
Missouri State right-handed pitcher Nick Petree extended his streak without allowing an earned run to 72 2/3 straight innings. His performance highlights our look back at Friday. read
|
|
May 11 Regional Rankings
11
May
2012
|
Lucas Sims and Brookwood (GA) are into the quarterfinals of Georgia AAAAA playoffs and sit at No. 12 in the Southeast Regional Rankings this week. read
|
|
College Weekend Preview
11
May
2012
|
Mississippi State has dealt with several key injuries this season, but ace pitcher Chris Stratton has his team under control. The Bulldogs spearhead our weekend preview. read
|
|
Draft Preview: New Mexico
11
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Barrett Barnes
11
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Mitchell Brown
10
May
2012
|
Rochester, Minn. right handed pitcher Mitchell Brown has pushed his name into early round consideration thanks to a 90-94 fastball and a deep overall repertoire of pitches. read
|
|
Finishing with a bang
10
May
2012
|
St. John's got off to a slow start, but with some role changes with Matt Carasiti and others, the Red Storm is nearing the Big East title and potentially an NCAA berth. read
|
|
State Preview: Nevada
10
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Chat: Talking MLB draft/prospects
10
May
2012
|
The MLB draft is getting closer and with that, prospects continue to elevate or drop when it comes to stock. We answered your burning draft-related questions Thursday. read
|
|
Nola mature beyond years
10
May
2012
|
LSU felt good about starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Ryan Eades entering the season, while Aaron Nola (p) was an unknown. Now, Nola might be the final piece to another title. read
|
|
State Preview: Tennessee
9
May
2012
|
While many scouts see Memphis right handed pitcher Dan Langield settling into a short relief role at the next level, has has excelled serving as Memphis' Friday starter. read
|
|
State Preview: Hawaii
9
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Japanese Baseball Experience
9
May
2012
|
PG Scouting Coordinator Jason Piddington recently had the opportunity to take in a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball game between the Yoiuri Giants and the Hiroshima Carp. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Tony Renda
9
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Team Elite, Bandits 13u join forces
9
May
2012
|
Team Elite Baseball will welcome the highly regarded Georgia Bandits 13u under its umbrella to play as Team Elite White in the PG 13u BCS Finals July 7-13 in Fort Myers, Fla. read
|
|
Postseason snapshot
9
May
2012
|
Kentucky once was in great shape for a national seed, but now Luke Maile and the Wildcats have work to do. We breakdown the teams vying for national seeds, hosts and more. read
|
|
Bregman cleared for NM 4A playoffs
8
May
2012
|
2012 MLB Draft prospect Alex Bregman has been cleared to return to the lineup for Albuquerque Academy for the 4A state playoffs beginning on Thursday. read
|
|
May 8 National Rankings
8
May
2012
|
Kacy Clemens and Spring Branch Memorial (TX) are back into the Top 50. They sit at No. 41 as the Texas State Playoffs get underway. read
|
|
PG 64: Projecting the NCAA field
8
May
2012
|
Cal State Fullerton two-way star Michael Lorenzen is having a big-time campaign, and the Titans are an NCAA Regional host in our latest PG Field of 64 projections. read
|
|
Goodman reaches a High Point
8
May
2012
|
PG Iowa Spring and Fall Wood Bat League veteran Joe Goodman is now at High Point in the Big South and proving to any doubters he can pitch at the NCAA Division I level. read
|
|
Junior College Top 50 Teams
8
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Edwin Diaz
8
May
2012
|
Edwin Diaz is a loose, live armed right handed pitcher from Puerto Rico that was recently up to 97 mph as part of the Excellence Games, and is expected to go early in the draft. read
|
|
MLB mop-up duty for hitters
8
May
2012
|
After Chris Davis got the win on Sunday night against the Red Sox, David Rawnsley takes a peak at each team in MLB to determine which hitters would be best suited for mop-up duty. read
|
|
State Preview: North Carolina
7
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Eddie Butler
7
May
2012
|
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
|
|
PG Top 50: Ducks on the move
7
May
2012
|
Oregon senior right-handed pitcher Alex Keudell and the Ducks had a fantastic weekend against Arizona, and they're one of many teams that mad big moves in the latest PG Top 50. read
|
|
Interactive: College chat wrap
7
May
2012
|
It was another exciting and important weekend of college baseball action, and with that, we took all of your burning questions about your respective teams in our Monday chat. read
|
|
State Preview: South Carolina
7
May
2012
|
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
|
|
State Preview: Texas
7
May
2012
|
Texas A&M ace right handed pitcher Michael Wacha leads a promising class of MLB draft talent from the state of Texas thanks to a 90-94 fastball and a refined changeup. read
|
|
Updated top 500 2012 HS prospects
7
May
2012
|
Perfect Game has updated its rankings of the top 500 2012 high school prospects, which includes a lot of overall movement and a new No. 1 player. read
|
|
National Game of Week Live Stream
6
May
2012
|
The No. 1 team in Kentucky, Lexington Catholic, takes on the top ranked player in the 2013 class, Woodford County right handed pitcher Clinton Hollon. read
|
|
Saturday college roundup
5
May
2012
|
UCLA made a strong statement on Saturday, as starting pitcher Adam Plutko helped the Bruins sweep red-hot Purdue. The Bruins headline our look back at the day's action. read
|
|
Friday college roundup
5
May
2012
|
Florida right-handed pitcher Karsten Whitson put together a respectable start, as the Gators captured a series victory over Kentucky. We take an inside look at Friday's action. read
|
|
Showing their stuff
4
May
2012
|
LSU right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman and Ole Miss right-hander Bobby Wahl are two of the nation's premier arms and prospects. Both showed why they're to be very much valued. read
|
|
Simpson's Top Prospects: 401-500
4
May
2012
|
Allan Simpson and David Rawnsley continue to identify the top players eligible for this year's draft with prospects 401-500, which includes sweet swinging OF Nathan Mikolas. read
|
|
May 4 Regional Rankings
4
May
2012
|
Blake Hickman and Simeon (IL) sit at No. 21 in the Midwest Regional Rankings. New top 25 in all ten regions as the season winds down in warm weather states. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Jose Orlando Berrios
4
May
2012
|
Puerto Rican right handed pitcher Jose Orlando Berrios has pushed his name into first round consideration by working in the 92-94 range while touching 96/97 this spring. read
|
|
Giolito returns to throwing
4
May
2012
|
Lucas Giolito, who has been in an intense rehabilitation program since being shut down in early March, threw a baseball on flat ground for the first time in eight weeks on Thursday. read
|
|
College Weekend Preview
3
May
2012
|
Purdue RHP Joe Haase and the Boilermakers know exactly what could be at stake this weekend as they head West to face UCLA. We look at them, the hot/cold teams and much more. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Dylan Baker
3
May
2012
|
Western Nevada right handed pitcher Dylan Baker entered the year as a relative unknown, but quickly changed that with his mid-90s fastball, electric slider and hammer curve. read
|
|
Solid like a Rock
3
May
2012
|
Los Angeles Angels prospect and 2009 PG/Aflac All-American Cam Bedrosian has returned to action after Tommy John surgery, and made his Midwest League debut in Cedar Rapids May 1. read
|
|
Top 100 College Prospects
3
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Simpson's Top Prospects: 301-400
3
May
2012
|
Allan Simpson and David Rawnsley continue to identify the top players eligible for this year's draft with prospects 301-400, which includes speedy outfielder Fernelys Sanchez. read
|
|
Simpson's Top Prospects: 201-300
2
May
2012
|
Allan Simpson and David Rawnsley continue to identify the top players eligible for this year's draft with prospects 201-300, which includes Texas prep RHP Kevin McCanna. read
|
|
Top 100 Junior College Prospects
2
May
2012
|
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
|
|
From fringe to elite
2
May
2012
|
Oklahoma State LHP Andrew Heaney was a 24th-round pick out of high school. But now he's slated to be a first-rounder. Why? Because of hard work and the development of one pitch. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Nick Travieso
2
May
2012
|
Nick Travieso is a big-bodied right handed pitcher with a power arm, as he has touched the upper-90s this spring while improving the feel and bite on his slider. read
|
|
Interactive: MLB draft/prospect chat
2
May
2012
|
The MLB draft is nearing and there are several prospects who are either rising or falling stock at this point. We answered all of your latest questions in regards to the draft. read
|
|
Lovegrove shares the love
2
May
2012
|
Prep right-hander Kieran Lovegrove has pitched himself into the high draft prospect discussion while also helping to establish a foundation designed to help youngsters in need. read
|
|
Top Prospect Games Rosters
2
May
2012
|
Rosters, schedule, and pitching rotations have been updated! Double check what roster you're on and when you pitch!! Location has been switched to CR Washington HS. read
|
|
Postseason snapshot
2
May
2012
|
South Carolina was in trouble weeks ago, but Michael Roth and the Gamecocks now are in the national seed race. We breakdown the races for national seeds, hosts, and bubble spots. read
|
|
Simpson's Top Prospects: 101-200
1
May
2012
|
Allan Simpson and David Rawnsley continue to identify the top players eligible for this year's draft with prospects 101-200, which includes Puerto Rican RHP Edwin Diaz. read
|
|
State Preview: Louisiana
1
May
2012
|
LSU ace Kevin Gausman leads a promising crop of talent from the state of Louisiana this year which includes a pair of prep bats that also could be taken in round 1. read
|
|
May 1 High School Rankings
1
May
2012
|
Reese McGuire and Kentwood (WA) sit 18-0 on the year and move up to No. 42 in the newest Top 50 National Rankings. read
|
|
PG 64: Projecting the NCAA field
1
May
2012
|
Florida State is having an incredible season with freshmen such as pitcher Brandon Leibrandt in charge. The Seminoles remain the top national seed in our latest projections. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Tom Murphy
1
May
2012
|
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
|
|
Junior College Top 50 Teams
1
May
2012
|
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
|
|
A true Friend of the game
1
May
2012
|
Nebraska right-hander Thad Weber took advantage of opportunities offered by PG more than 10 years ago to climb the ladder all the way to his MLB debut with the Tigers on April 22. read
|
|
Week in review: Changed situation
30
Apr
2012
|
Louisville seemed to be on the NCAA bubble just to make the field a couple of weeks ago. Now Jeff Thompson and the Cardinals are aiming higher than ever. They're not alone. read
|
|
Draft Focus: D.J. Davis
30
Apr
2012
|
Fleet-footed centerfielder D.J. Davis has put himself squarely in the conversation for the first round of this year's draft thanks to his newfound power at the plate. read
|
|
Bradley, baseball a perfect fit
30
Apr
2012
|
Former PG/Aflac All-American Archie Bradley turned down an opportunity to play football for the Sooners to accept a big payday from the D-backs, and has started his pro career. read
|
|
PG Top 50: Making some moves
30
Apr
2012
|
Arkansas was on the ropes entering the Florida series, but DJ Baxendale and the Hogs are on the move in the latest PG Top 50 rankings after a series win. They're not alone. read
|
|
Interactive: College chat wrap
30
Apr
2012
|
It was another important weekend for several teams around the country, and with the rankings out and postseason nearing, we answered most of your burning questions. read
|
|
State Preview: California
30
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
Simpson's Top Prospects: 1-100
30
Apr
2012
|
The MLB Draft is five weeks away, and Allan Simpson, with the help of David Rawnsley, has updated his top 500 draft-eligible prospects led by Byron Buxton. read
|
|
Roundup: Back to normal
29
Apr
2012
|
Texas A&M fell short against Baylor last weekend, but Tyler Naquin and the Aggies are sizzling against rival Texas this weekend. They headline our look back at Saturday. read
|
|
Roundup: Like old times
28
Apr
2012
|
Stanford made a statement last weekend by sweeping Arizona State. Now, RHP Mark Appel and the Cardinal are off to a hot start this weekend, and lead our look back at Friday. read
|
|
April 27 Regional Rankings
27
Apr
2012
|
Florida 8A Region 9 Champion Dwyer (FL) and RHP Cheyne Bickel make their Florida Regional Ranking debut. Check out new rankings from all ten regions. read
|
|
Bryce Harper gets the call
27
Apr
2012
|
2009 PG/Aflac All-American Bryce Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, was called up to the big leagues by the Washington Nationals and will make his debut on Saturday. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Mason Melotakis
27
Apr
2012
|
Northwestern State (La.) left handed pitcher Mason Melotakis has been used primarily as a reliever, but is expected to make a handful of starts leading up to the draft. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Corey Seager
26
Apr
2012
|
2011 PG All-American Corey Seager is a slick-fielding infielder with a pro build, and his left-handed swing may carry him far like it did for his big league brother, Kyle. read
|
|
College Baseball Weekend Preview
26
Apr
2012
|
This weekend's college preview includes: Ryan Beck (p)/NMSU's success, a chat with Baylor's Josh Ludy, who's hot/not, top 5 pitching matchups and the top 10 series to watch. read
|
|
Spring Top Event Videos
26
Apr
2012
|
Videos of the players that participated at the 2012 Perfect Game Spring Top Prospect Showcase held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa are now available. read
|
|
Spring Top - Top Prospect List
26
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
NCAA watch: Making moves
25
Apr
2012
|
South Carolina was in trouble five weeks ago, but now Matt Price and the Gamecocks are rolling. They're aiming for a national seed and lead our postseason snapshot. read
|
|
Interactive: MLB draft/prospect chat
25
Apr
2012
|
The MLB draft is fast approaching and we've got the scoop on rising prospects and the potential order of picks. We answered all of your draft questions on Wednesday. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Alex Wood
25
Apr
2012
|
University of Georgia left handed pitcher Alex Wood has enjoyed a very strong spring for the Bulldogs, putting his name in early round consideration for this year's draft. read
|
|
Roundup: Still has some sting
25
Apr
2012
|
Shortstop Mott Hyde and Georgia Tech recently have struggled, but now are back on track after wins over UNC and Georgia. The Jackets headline our look back at Tuesday's action. read
|
|
April 24 National Rankings
24
Apr
2012
|
Wyatt Mathisen and Calallen (TX) picked up a big win over rival Carroll (TX) and move up to No. 7 this week. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Jameis Winston
24
Apr
2012
|
Jameis Winston is an incredible all-around athlete, although his two-sport commitment to play quarterback and the outfield at Florida State makes him a draft wild card. read
|
|
PG 64: Projecting the NCAA field
24
Apr
2012
|
Hard-hitting first baseman D.J. Hicks and Central Florida are having a great campaign. They entered our latest NCAA projections as a host, headlining our newest field of 64. read
|
|
Junior College Top 50 Teams
24
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
Week in review: Stanford strong
23
Apr
2012
|
Stanford was in dire straits, but Alex Blandino came up big in a huge series sweep. We analyze the winners and losers, plus dissect five things we've learned in the last week. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Stephen Johnson
23
Apr
2012
|
Division II closer Stephen Johnson of St. Edward's University is putting up huge numbers this spring thanks to a mid to upper-90s fastball and improving breaking ball. read
|
|
Elder a nice fit at PG Spring Top
23
Apr
2012
|
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. read
|
|
Interactive: College chat wrap
23
Apr
2012
|
It was another exciting week of college baseball action with several teams rising in the rankings after good weeks. We answered all your burning questions on Monday. read
|
|
State Preview: Georgia
23
Apr
2012
|
While there are still some questions about Byron Buxton's ability to hit, his speed, arm strength, defensive skills and overall athleticism make him an exciting 5-tool talent. read
|
|
State Preview: Arizona
23
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
PG Top 50: Season of surprises
23
Apr
2012
|
Relief pitcher Nick Wittgren and Purdue had another outstanding week, earning a road series win over Nebraska. Its move into the top 10 highlights the latest PG Top 50. read
|
|
'Glory Days' here for lefty Nielsen
22
Apr
2012
|
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. read
|
|
Roundup: Baylor marches on
22
Apr
2012
|
Baylor is having a great campaign, and RHP Trent Blank helped the Bears extend their winning streak to 23 with another win over A&M. BU headlines our look back at Saturday's action. read
|
|
State Preview: Mississippi
21
Apr
2012
|
The emergences of Mississippi State RHP Chris Stratton and prep OF D.J. Davis (pictured) have made for a stronger draft class in the state than initially expected. read
|
|
Getting his feet wet the PG way
21
Apr
2012
|
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. read
|
|
Chasing Ryan Sweeney
21
Apr
2012
|
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.
read
|
|
Roundup: Rolling in the bayou
21
Apr
2012
|
LSU has received many great performances over the past couple of weeks. That trend continued as Aaron Nola and the Tigers beat Kentucky. They headline Friday's roundup. read
|
|
April 20 Regional Rankings
20
Apr
2012
|
David Gonzalez and Gainesville (GA) remain undefeated and are up to No. 5 in the Southeast Regional Rankings. read
|
|
State Preview: Alabama
20
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
Draft Focus: Shane Watson
20
Apr
2012
|
Southern California prep RHP Shane Watson continues to push his name up draft boards with an impressive performance this spring to go along with improving stuff. read
|
|
Tradition-rich programs collide
20
Apr
2012
|
No. 46 Lexington Catholic hopes to be racing home with a lot of runs when it faces No. 45 Farragut in two PG National Game of the Week showdowns, games that will be live-streamed. read
|
|
Preview: Big-time in the Big 12
19
Apr
2012
|
Baylor is in the midst of a 21-game winning streak, and Lawton Langford and the Bears hope to grab a series win over rival Texas A&M. That series leads our weekend preview. read
|
|
Farragut at Lex Cath, Gm 2, Replay
19
Apr
2012
|
Click here to watch the PG National High School Game of the Week (Game 2) between Farragut (Tenn.) and Lexington Catholic (Ky.). Saturday's game begins at 11:45 am EST. read
|
|
Farragut at Lexington Catholic, LIVE!
19
Apr
2012
|
Click here to watch the PG National High School Game of the Week (Game 1) between Farragut (Tenn.) and Lexington Catholic (Ky.). Friday's game begins at 7:45 pm EST. read
|
|
Game of the Week online broadcast
19
Apr
2012
|
Perfect Game, in conjunction with eCoachSports and iHigh.com, will be broadcasting this week's game of the week between Lexington Catholic and Farragut online. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Chris Stratton
19
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
Leaving disappointment behind
19
Apr
2012
|
After disappointing injuries prematurely ended his high school career and dropped his draft stock, Clemson’s Richie Shaffer has re-established himself as an elite draft prospect. read
|
|
Jockeying for position
18
Apr
2012
|
Jake Reed and Oregon have been a pleasant surprise this spring, and with the postseason nearing, we take an inside look teams fighting for national seeds, hosts and more. read
|
|
State Preview: Florida
18
Apr
2012
|
Former PG/Aflac All-American and current Gators slugging catcher Mike Zunino leads yet another loaded draft class in the state of Florida. read
|
|
Draft Focus: James Ramsey
18
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
Q&A: Chatting with Rob Childress
18
Apr
2012
|
Texas A&M coach Rob Childress guided his program to the College World Series for the first time in his tenure last season. He hopes to emulate that success in June. read
|
|
Eflin's velo, draft stock skyrocket
18
Apr
2012
|
Florida high school right-hander Zach Eflin has seen his velocity and his draft stock rise dramatically over the last 10 months, and now is viewed as a likely 1st round pick. read
|
|
Roundup: Spreading their wings
18
Apr
2012
|
Rice is aiming for a national seed, and right-handed pitcher John Simms stepped up for the Owls in a win over Texas A&M. The Owls headline our look back at Tuesday. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Ty Buttrey
17
Apr
2012
|
Built tall and lean, prep RHP Ty Buttrey has a perfectly projectable frame to go along with an improving fastball and a well-rounded three-pitch repertoire. read
|
|
National HS Rankings-April 17
17
Apr
2012
|
Archbishop McCarthy (FL) and hard throwing RHP Nick Travieso rise in this week's rankings after a big win over Gulliver Prep (FL). read
|
|
2012 Mock Draft (v.1)
17
Apr
2012
|
PG Director of Scouting David Rawnsley takes his first stab at how the first and supplemental first rounds will shake out come June 4, starting with the Astros and the No. 1 pick. read
|
|
PG 64: Projecting the NCAA field
17
Apr
2012
|
South Carolina appeared to be in trouble a few weeks ago, but Christian Walker and the Gamecocks have won three-straight series and now are hosting in the latest PG field of 64. read
|
|
Basic 2012 MLB Draft Mechanics
16
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
PG Top 50: Going wild in Waco
16
Apr
2012
|
Baylor was expected to finish fourth in the Big 12, but ace pitcher Josh Turley and the Bears continue to climb the PG Top 50 rankings after another outstanding week. read
|
|
Interactive: College chat wrap
16
Apr
2012
|
It was another wild weekend of college baseball action, and there was plenty to talk about in our latest chat. Get the complete wrap on all the questions asked Monday. read
|
|
Week in review: Tenacious Tigers
16
Apr
2012
|
LSU has played a great brand of baseball the past three weeks with Kevin Gausman and others in charge. They headline this week's look at winners/losers and what we learned. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Stryker Trahan
16
Apr
2012
|
Styker Trahan has an exciting blend of power, speed and arm strength, and if all of the pieces come together he could become a future star behind the dish. read
|
|
Roundup: Tough Tar Heels
15
Apr
2012
|
North Carolina had a tough weekend at Miami last week, but Michael Morin and the Tar Heels are handling Virginia. They headline our look back at Saturday's college baseball action. read
|
|
Roundup: Still flying high
14
Apr
2012
|
Oregon has been sizzling hot lately, and pitcher Alex Keudell and the Ducks continued their hot ways with a win over Stanford. They headline our look back at Friday's action. read
|
|
April 13 Regional Rankings
13
Apr
2012
|
Matt Olson and Parkview (GA) remain atop the Southeast Regional Rankings this week. Check out the updated rankings in all ten regions. read
|
|
2012 Draft Overview
13
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
El Dorado claims Nat'l Classic title
13
Apr
2012
|
El Dorado (Calif.) High School knocked off El Toro (Calif.) in the 2012 National Classic Championship game. LHP Kyle Twomey, who K'd 14 on Monday, was named the event's MVP. read
|
|
Winning habit hard to kick
13
Apr
2012
|
Top two-way prospect Tanner Krietemeier has led Iowa Western CC to the No. 2 spot in the PG JUCO rankings as it looks to return to the NJCAA World Series for a 6th straight year. read
|
|
Preview: Patience paying off
13
Apr
2012
|
Virginia started the season on a negative note, but now coach Brian O'Connor has his team headed the right direction. The Cavaliers headline our latest weekend preview. read
|
|
2012 MLB Draft: Final Draft Order
13
Apr
2012
|
The Houston Astros will kick off the 2012 draft with the first overall selection, and indications suggest they're targeting college arms including San Francisco's Kyle Zimmer. read
|
|
Draft Focus: Matt Koch
13
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
The Rodon Warrior
12
Apr
2012
|
N.C. State was surprised when left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon arrived on campus. Now, the lefty has turned into one of college baseball's elite pitchers and prospects. read
|
|
Focus: Brett Mooneyham
12
Apr
2012
|
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
|
|
2012 MLB Draft Preview
12
Apr
2012
|
Perfect Game is prepared to launch its unrivaled coverage of the 2012 draft, including top prospect lists and reports, blogs, mock drafts and chats. Click for more details. read
|
|
Bubble watch: The first edition
12
Apr
2012
|
Maryland started the season on a high note, went into a lull, and now appears to be back on track. The Terrapins and others are dissected in our first bubble watch for 2012. read
|
|
Q&A: Chatting with Frank Cruz
11
Apr
2012
|
USC head coach Frank Cruz is in his first season with the full-time label at one of the nation's most historic programs. He took us inside the Trojans program in a Q&A. read
|
|
Two Kernels from the same Cobb
11
Apr
2012
|
Former PG/Aflac All-Americans and East Cobb Astros teammates Kaleb Cowart and Chevy Clarke are together again playing for the Class A Cedar Rapids Kernels in the Midwest League. read
|
|
<< Previous 200
Next 200 >>
