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High School  | General | 11/24/2023

Regional Superlatives: Four Corners

Tyler Henninger
Joey Cohen
Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2024: 

Jaiden LoRe, SS, Phoenix, AZ
 LoRe currently ranks 396th overall in the class of 2025, but could very easily rise up the list. The shortstop features an advanced skill set that can impact games on both sides of the ball. A sound approach with bat to ball skills and barrel feel helped post a .377/.500/.522 slash line during PG circuit this year. Athleticism and sound glove actions plays up the middle on the dirt defensively, making both routine plays and the occasional highlight-reel play. It is a dynamic skill set that has the makings of a consistent performer. -Tyler Henninger

Jaxen Maxey, OF/RHP, Chandler, AZ
 Maxey has a chance to quickly rise up the rankings and could be much higher at this point next year than his current rank of 242nd overall in the class of 2026. The young Washington commit features a dynamic mix of athleticism and arm strength that give him big time upside on both sides of the ball. Maxey runs a 6.87 60-yard dash and has been up to 90 mph off the mound. With loud tools already showing and still plenty of room to grow, gives the profile some of the highest potential in the region. -TH 



Trevor Gottsegen (2025, Highlands Ranch, CO) 

Gottsegen became an intriguing pop up follow this past summer/fall. Not a huge tournament sample but there was a lot to like in the few looks our scouting staff got. Looks like one of the better ‘25 athletes on the west region that shows in his overall game. At the plate, his swing does a lot of things right where he keeps it short and compact with some present twitch and bat speed. I think there’s a pretty good hit/power ceiling here that he’ll tap into soon as he continues to add strength. I think Iowa got a real good one here. -Joey Cohen

Andrew Jacobs (2025, Peoria, AZ) 

Really hard to ignore the projection that Jacobs has. It’s a wiry-athletic 6-foot-2, 165 pound frame that has ample room to add. The frame leads me to believe there’ll be a velo jump in the near future where he already sits in the upper 80s and has topped 91 in our recent tourney looks. The arm gets into really deep positions with some whip at release. It’s a low-release supination type profile where he mixes in a developing sweeper in the low 70s that tends to produce a lot of buckle/whiff. -JC
 

Most Likely To Hit .500 at PG Events in 2024: 
  

Rouselle "Rookie" Shepard, SS, North Las Vegas, NV
 A large part of why Shepard is a Top-5 prospect in the 2026 class is because of what he can do at the plate. The Miami commit features a controlled, balanced swing with advanced bat to ball skills and the ability to pepper hard hit contact to all fields. Shepard has a long track record of consistently performing at the plate, including two prior years of hitting well over .500 in a large sample. The bat has done nothing but perform and should continue to do so next year. -TH

Macen Collura, SS, Las Vegas, NV
Collura has already shown the ability to hit above .500 and could very well do it again. In 20 games and over 60 plate appearances this year, Collura posted a .520 clip and walked nearly twice as much as he struck out. A simple swing at the plate consistently finds barrels and drives balls gap to gap. When you add in an advanced approach that hunts for mistakes over the middle and rarely swings at balls out of the zone, Collura has a strong chance to post ridiculously high averages. -TH

Jaylen Payne (2025, Chandler, AZ) 
It’s easy to be bullish on Payne’s hit tool as he performed at a high level in HS and on the tournament circuit. He hit an absurd .484 at PG events in 2023 as it’s such a loose and quick swing where there's some innate barrel accuracy there. It’s also a consistent aggressive approach where he is always on the hunt for pitches to drive early in counts. Then you take into account how he can manufacture hits with his above average speed/athleticism. Of any guys to possibly hit .500 on their senior circuit, Payne would be my guy. 

EJ Mayer (2027, Sahuarita, AZ) 
It’s hard to find many holes in Mayer’s bat as it's a real smooth, balanced and rhythmic left-handed stroke. In 2023, he hit .380 and in my looks there was minimal swing/miss or chase due to some consistent timing. He seems to always put together professional at bats and tends to find the barrel more often than not. It’s also a wiry frame that I expect to tap into some more power next summer where some of those deep flyouts he had could turn into more XBHs and possibly a few bombs. 

Most Likely To Make a Velo Jump Into the Mid-90s in 2024: 

Mason Russell, LHP, Queen Creek, AZ
 Russell features one of the smoother operations you’ll see on the bump. The left-hander gets out the mound with balance and fluidity, seemingly creating velocity effortlessly. A clean arm action with arm speed present rounds out an impressive delivery. The fastball currently sits in the low-90’s but could very easily make that next jump into the mid-90’s range. Doing so could turn Russell into a highly sought after draft prospect next spring. -TH 

James Whitaker, RHP/OF, Las Vegas, NV
 Whitaker can provide intriguing power at the plate, but it’s the upside on the mound that gets him mentioned here. The right-hander features advanced arm speed that allows the ball to jump out of the hand. The heater has peaked at 93 mph up to this point, but there are likely a few more ticks there that should allow Whitaker to sit in that mid-90’s range. Continuing to add velocity could turn an impressive profile into an overpowering one quickly. -TH

Jack Lafflam (2025, Scottsdale, AZ)
Lafflam might be the arm I am most excited to watch next spring. It’s not that crazy to think he’ll make the jump into that 93-95 range by next summer as he was consistently in the low 90s at his Area Code Games outing and it’s a tall and wiry 6-foot-4, 170 pound frame that’s pretty easy to dream on. The operation is a loose and fluid one that generates some effortless armspeed and velo. Stuff-wise there are outlier qualities where his fastball has cut/carry shape and he pairs that with an upper 70s (2800+) hammer breaking ball. Besides being likely to reach the mid 90s next year, I think Lafflam has some serious top 50 national upside. 

CJ Bott (2024, Scottsdale, AZ)
Bott is just a personal favorite of mine in the ‘24 class as there is a loose easiness to his starter operation. He was 90-92 this past July at PG National and touched a 94 at Area Code Games. He stands with a 6-foot-2, 185 pound frame that can hold for some more. I can easily see that with some efficient weight/strength gains that he can make a sneaky velo jump next spring and possibly touch more consistent 94s and maybe a few 95s. Bott also has a solid arsenal showing a swing and miss depthy/fading changeup that disappears below barrels and a quality slurvy breaker. 

Most Likely To Back Up a Breakout in 2023: 

Jackson Weber, C/SS, Phoenix, AZ
 Weber burst onto the scene by posting an absurd .456/.515/.737 slash line this year. An advanced bat tool carries the profile. The hit tool stands out and power should only continue to get better as Weber gets stronger. There is run-producing upside that is already starting to separate Weber from his peers. Defensively, strong athleticism allows for Weber to handle duties behind the plate and play shortstop. It is a well-rounded profile with both a high-floor and high-ceiling upside. -TH

Joe Forbes, C, Peoria, AZ
 Forbes has made his way into the Top-150 in the class of 2025 rankings this year and should only continue to climb. The backstop possesses strong tools on both sides of the ball and can consistently impact games. There is legit power upside at the plate and could profile in the middle of the order long term. Defensively, a strong arm and athletic actions can turn heads. The elements are there Forbes to put together yet another strong campaign next year. -TH

Ky Mcgary (2024, Phoenix, AZ)
Mcgary was one of my favorite ‘23s to watch on the circuit this year and it led to quite the rankings rise as he is going to enter 2024 as a top 100 player in the nation. It’s just outlier twitch and athleticism that you don’t see everyday. The bat was also consistent all summer long where he hit .400 at PG events and took some quality hacks at Area Codes as well. I wouldn’t be surprised with a combination of a strong spring season and a team being bullish on his athletic traits that he ends up a sneaky high draft selection come next summer. -JC

Caleb Danzeisen (2025, Phoenix, AZ)
Danzeisen’s PG World Series was one of the best tournament performances I took in and after it I became pretty convicted in his hit-tool. It’s a simple process for him at the plate where there’s good adjustability and barrel manipulation/accuracy. I have no doubt that he’ll hit for a high avg. this upcoming HS season, but I am interested to see if he taps into more power as well where it’s easy to project some with his physical 6-foot-2, 205-pound build. -JC

Most Likely To Lead the Region in Home Runs in 2024: 

Drew Rogers, C, Tempe, AZ
 Rogers will get his first taste of Arizona High School baseball this spring and should make some noise immediately. The Georgia Tech commit features a powerful, compact frame with plenty of strength present. That strength can generate massive power and post triple digit exit velocities often. Rogers should be the main driving force in the middle of a talented Hamilton lineup and should launch a fair share of balls over the wall. -TH

Ryan Harwood, OF/1B, Chandler, AZ
 Harwood has long been ranked among the top hitters in the 2026 class, due to both an advanced hit tool and strong, powerful frame. While the over-the-fence power has not fully developed consistently during in-game action, it is just a click away. The combination of barrel feel, bat speed, and strength should lead to plenty of hard hit balls this spring and could very easily allow Harwood to challenge for the regional home run title. -TH

Tait Reynolds (2026, Queen Creek, AZ)
Reynolds is one of the more outlier type athletes in the ‘26 class where he can really move his physical 6-foot-2, 195 pound body. Where his athleticism and strength really shine is in the batter’s box where he really whips the barrel through exhibiting advanced bat speed and power because of some strong/twitchy hands and hips. He hit three bombs last HS season as a freshman and I’m expecting a significant jump next spring as a sophomore. -JC

Bryden Bull (2025, Las Vegas, NV)
Bull might have the prettiest swing in the ‘25 class, and it was a swing that performed very well on the PG circuit. He slashed .390/.493/.593 that included strong performances at top national events. Besides the tourneys, it was also the BP show he put on at the PG All-Star Game that was a lot of fun to watch where he sent ball after ball towering over the RF wall showing an innate ability to lift to the pull side with natural carry and jump off the barrel. With some already present juice and a projectable frame that can still add a ton of strength, I’m expecting a large number of bombs next year. -JC
 
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High School | General | 11/20/2025

Regional Superlatives: Florida
Vincent Cervino
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Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026 RJ Shields (2027, Venice, Fl.) Shields took some significant strides throughout 2025, especially on the mound. The fastball reached 95 mph in recent months and he projects well with great athleticism and a sharp breaking ball. Shields is also a left-handed bat with good thump in the stick. The Mississippi State commit shot up the rankings following a loud fall and looks poised to continue to climb. -KP High speed BP swing from '27 OF Gavin Ruvalcaba (FL)... #JrNational @Florida_PG https://t.co/OwU9I0u6eY pic.twitter.com/gjYZbmCPGE — PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) June 12, 2025 Gavin Ruvalcaba (2027, Hialeah, Fl.) Ruvalcaba had a very strong 2025 and looks to be continuing on that path. The Duke commit has plenty of athleticism and is very well rounded with good tools across the board. The stroke is smooth and produces...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/18/2025

14u Tourney All-American Team

Tyler Russo
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Player of the Year: Asher Williams It was an incredible year for Williams that was rewarded with a trip to the 14U Select Fest, before some more impressive play in the fall. He came to the plate almost 250 times in PG tournaments throughout 2025 and reached base in well over half of them, hitting to a .500 AVG while slugging a 14U circuit best 12 bombs and driving in 113 runs. The numbers on the surface are ridiculous, but when you look at the high-level events he put them up in, it makes it even more impressive. Pitcher of the Year: Tristan Blalock Blalock earns this honor after a dominant 2025 where he struck out 85 batters in just 48.2 innings of work with a minuscule 1.58 ERA. This included several strong performances at many national level tournaments and showcases where he was able to bully some of the best hitters in the country. It’s hard not to fall in love with...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/17/2025

15u Tourney All-American Team

Jason Phillips
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Hitter of the Year: Landon Bonner The 2028 class saw many players from across the country take the next step in their development as they entered the High School ranks. There were huge performances from highly ranked players on the PG circuit as well as some under-the-radar guys who burst onto the scene. Landon Bonner came into Sophomore National as a Top 500 ranked player and after an impressive showing, left with all eyes on him as a rankings riser in the class. The left-handed hitting shortstop from The Colony, Texas, had a summer to remember with All-Tournament Team selections in three of his next four events culminating with a historic performance at the 2025 PG 15U WWBA National Championship. The Hebron High School prep went 20-for-24 in nine games for 5 Star Mafia 15U Black with four homeruns and 12 runs batted in. He also scored 17 runs and finished with a mind-boggling 2.500...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/16/2025

16u Tourney All-American Team

AJ Denny
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Hitter of the Year: Koa Romero is the Hitter of the Year for the 16u group, as he would come to every premier event of the summer and earn All-Tournament honors (Beast of the East, 16/17u WWBA, Jupiter) in every single one. Over 82 plate appearances, Romero would pump ten homeruns with forty two RBI and sixteen walks, good for a .378 average and 1.339 OPS. The performance on volume at the best events of the year pushed Romero over the edge here, as he’d hit a pair of homeruns in Jupiter (one of them at 112 EV) as an underclassmen and collect double digit hits in BOTH WWBA events with a combined six jacks over the two tournaments. It was a summer that combined performance and winning on the biggest stages for Romero. It’s a quiet left-handed swing that packs a punch. He would reap the benefits of his performances, earning a commitment to LSU and jumping to the #74 prospect in...
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College | Recruiting | 12/15/2025

Recruiting Notebook: December 15

John McAdams
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Tucker Rice (27 MS) bumping up to 91; living hi-80s from real fast arm. Good SL @ 77-79 w/ depth & sold w/ intent. Loads of traits & strikes. #WWBA @PG_Uncommitted @PG_DeepSouth pic.twitter.com/DEjFqRcsIY — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 6, 2025 Tucker Rice, RHP, Class of 2027 Commitment: Alabama Alabama has continued to stay red hot in the recruiting trail ever since August 1st rolled around on the calendar and have continued to stack major pieces in their ’27 class. They dip into Mississippi to land one of the premier arms and one that’s stood out on the circuit for quite some time. It’s a fast arm and the athleticism certainly shines working down the slope. The velocity has continued to tick up over the last calendar year and reached into the low-90s towards the end of the summer. He’s confident in his changeup and the breaking ball is...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/15/2025

17u Tourney All-American Team

Vincent Cervino
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There’s a lot of talent throughout this 2026 class, filled with the big-name stars, to talent that spreads across the nation. It’s been a lot of fun seeing these prospects grow and develop over the years, from the days of watching some of these guys at the 13/14u days at events on the circuit, to now where they are all graduating seniors in 2026. There’s been new faces who have popped along the way over the years, even in 2026, where some players who were relatively undiscovered, have come out and made a name for themselves with a statement performance. Between the familiar and the new, there’s a lot of names on this list that are going to be quite regularly talked about on the circuit, and for good reason.  Whether it’s PG All-Americans or not, there’s a lot of names with superstar potential at the next level. We’ve got 14 PG All-Americans...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/13/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2029

Tyler Russo
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Finest in the Field: Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 These guys might just be entering high school, but they've certainly already made a name for themselves on the national circuit, especially with their abilities on the defensive side of things.  C: Xavier Rodriguez (Logansville, GA) Rodriguez is a polished defender with real arm strength behind the dish, while showcasing the ability to impact the baseball with authority to all fields evident by thirty of his sixty-five hits going for extra-bases including seven bombs. He handles high-level pitching extremely well, commands his staff and his offensive prowess makes him a true two-way asset. 1B: Cooper Knight (Buda, TX) Knight is a smooth operator at first base with plenty of range, fluidity and agility in his footwork around the bag. Add-in a rocket for an arm, the ability to change slots and to...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/12/2025

Scout Stories: Part 5

AJ Denny
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Best Game I Saw: The Dream NTL 18U vs. MBA Scout Team Murphy Jupiter always brings out the best, and we got fireworks from the jump. Turner Marshall gave The Dream an outstanding 4+ innings of work on the mound, holding a lethal MBA team at bay with Chance Dixon, Derrick Carter, and Ellis Appling providing an offensive spark out of the gate for the Georgia based boys. However, it was only a matter of time before the talent on the other side got going, as MBA erased a 3-run deficit in the 5th to take a 4-3 lead led by a Parker Loew HR. The Dream then took command again in the Top of the 6th, before MBA punched right back with a huge 5-run inning in the bottom half capped off by a clutch RBI single from Matthew Kerrigan, ending a wild sequence with tons of notable performances from two very competitive rosters. Best Tournament Performance I Saw: Surely someone has already brought this...
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College | Story | 12/12/2025

College Notebook: December 12

Craig Cozart
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Nebraska Cornhuskers 2025 Highlights: The Cornhuskers were a difficult team to figure in ’25 as they finished with 33 wins, played just .500 (15-15) in the Big Ten but had some big wins at various times during the season and got hot at the right time. They knocked off then #16 Vanderbilt in the second game of the year, beat #5 Oregon State 2-out-of-3 at home in late March and then got hot at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha to win the Big Ten Tournament. They beat Michigan State in a 10-inning thriller before taking care of #4 Oregon, knocking off Penn State and then shutout #13 UCLA to punch their ticket to the Chapel Hill Regional. Head coach Will Bolt has now led his alma mater to three conference titles and three NCAA Regional appearances during his six years in Lincoln. No different than when he was a player, Bolt’s teams play with passion and toughness, this was never more...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/12/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2028

Troy Sutherland
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Finest in the Field: Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 You like athletes? You like defenders who can impact a game at any given point? Look not further than this class as it's loaded from coast-to-coast with elite defenders all over the diamond.  C: Brogan Witcher, Bakersfield, CA Our scouting staff got several strong looks at Witcher whether that was at the Summer Kickoff, Sophomore National or the Underclass All American Games where he showcased his strong overall skillset and especially his advanced ability behind the plate. His 6-foot-3,180 pound build looks like one that will fill in quite nicely and be that big and physical catcher’s frame. His arm talent is undeniable where he gets it out quick and runs it up to 79 mph on throwdowns to 2nd (1.84 pop). Besides the standout catch/throw ability, we’ve seen him frame/receive strong arms and block it well during...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 12/11/2025

PG Softball "Toys 4 Tots" Fundraiser 18U division

Dave Durbala
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BURLINGTON, IA - 2025 Perfect Game Softball Toys 4 Tots Fundraiser One Day, December 7, 2025. Kicking off the holiday season, six teams participated in this one day, 3 game guarantee tournament in the 18u Division. We would like to thank those that donated a toy, and know that they will be distributed to area underprivileged children through a local charity organization. Following are some of the top performers from the weekend. Earning Tournament MV-Pitcher was Jolee Strohmeyer (2026 Dubuque, IA), a RHP/UTIL with tournament champion Lady Expos Blue. Strohmeyer shows hitters a consistent and repeatable motion and delivery with good use of the legs in the drive phase, and a quick and aggressive arm whip. Working with a six pitch mix of fastball, change-up, rise, drop, curve and screw, Strohmeyer topped out at 60 mph, and showed good movement  as she worked her rise and curve just out...
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