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Draft  | State Preview | 6/3/2015

State Snapshots: Mid-Atlantic

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Perfect Game 2015 MLB Draft Preview Index


South Atlantic – FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Canada and Puerto Rico





Delaware

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Delaware
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Delaware Tech
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Caravel Academy, Middletown

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Delaware Connection:
Chris Murphy, rhp, Millersville (Pa.)
Top 2016 Prospect: Brandon Fraley, rhp, Caravel Academy, Middletown
Top 2017 Prospect: Nick Spadafino, rhp, Delaware

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)

2010 Draft: Ryan Cuneo, 1b, University of Delaware (Cubs/20th round)
2011 Draft: Jerrell Allen, of, Milford HS (Royals/11th round)
2012 Draft: Jamie Jarmon, of, Indian River HS (Rangers/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Jimmy Yezzo, 1b, University of Delaware (Nationals/7th round)
2014 Draft: Tyler Hill, of, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington (Red Sox/19th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 1/1
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Jason Bilous, rhp, Caravel Academy, Wilmington (359)




District of Columbia


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
George Washington
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Flint Hill

Top 2015 Prospect:
Nick Collins, c, Georgetown University
Top 2016 Prospect: David Ellingson, rhp, Georgetown University
Top 2017 Prospect: Robbie Metz, ss/rhp, George Washington

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd round)

2010 Draft: Eric Cantrell, rhp, George Washington University (Royals/7th round)
2011 Draft: Stephen Lumpkins, lhp, American University (Royals/13th round)
2012 Draft: Justin Leeson, of, Georgetown University (Brewers/5th round)
2013 Draft: No selection
2014 Draft: Garrett Pearson, rhp, St. John's College HS

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0



Maryland


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Maryland
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Frederick
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Reservoir

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Brandon Lowe, 2b, University of Maryland
WILD CARD: Alex Robinson, lhp, University of Maryland

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection:
Junior Harding, rhp, Chipola (Fla.) College
Top 2016 Prospect: Mike Shawaryn, rhp, University of Maryland
Top 2017 Prospect: Kevin Smith, ss, University of Maryland

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: 
Harold Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st overall pick)

2010 Draft: Adam Kolarek, lhp, University of Maryland (Mets/11th round)
2011 Draft: K.J. Hockaday, ss, Carroll HS, Bel Air (Orioles/14th round)
2012 Draft: Alex Azor, cf, United States Naval Academy (Blue Jays/10th round)
2013 Draft: Matt McPhearson, of, Riverdale Baptist HS, Upper Marlboro (Diamondbacks/4th round)
2014 Draft: Jake Stinnett, rhp, University of Maryland (Cubs/2nd round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 4/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Brandon Lowe, 2b, Maryland (125)
Alex Robinson, lhp, Maryland (139)
Cody Morris, rhp, Reservoir HS, Laurel (250)
Hunter Parson, rhp, Parkside HS, Fruitland (372)
Jose Cuas, 3b, Maryland (410)
Anthony Parenti, lhp, Navy (436)
Kevin Mooney, rhp, Maryland (457)
• Luke Gillingham, lhp, Navy (499)




New Jersey


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Seton Hall
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Rowan College at Gloucester County
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Gloucester Catholic

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection:
George Iskenderian, 2b, University of Miami
Top 2015 Prospect: Andrew Miller, lhp, Sterling HS, Stratford
Top 2016 Prospect: Tyler Mondile, rhp, Gloucester Catholic, Wenonah
Top 2017 Prospect: Devin Ortiz, rhp, St. Joseph HS, Nutley

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Jeff Kunkel, ss, Rider University (1983, Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick). Willie Banks, rhp, St. Anthony’s HS (1987, Twins/ Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick)

2010 Draft: J.C. Menna, rhp, Brookdale CC (A’s/14th round)
2011 Draft: Kevin Comer, rhp, Seneca HS (Blue Jays/1st round, 57th pick)
2012 Draft: Pat Light, rhp, Monmouth University (Red Sox/Supplemental 1st round, 37th pick)
2013 Draft: Rob Kaminsky, lhp, Saint Joseph Regional HS, Montvale (Cardinals/1st round)
2014 Draft: Joe Gatto, rhp, St. Augustine Prep, Richland

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 8/8
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 10/3




New York


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
St. John's
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Herkimer County
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: George Washington, Bronx

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Wesley Rodriguez, rhp/3b, George Washington HS, Bronx
WILD CARD: Nolan Long, rhp, Wagner

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection:
Harrison Bader, of, University of Florida
Top 2016 Prospect: Jeff Belge, lhp, Henninger HS, Syracuse
Top 2017 Prospect: Nicholas Storz, rhp, Poly Prep Country Day HS, Brooklyn

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982, Cubs/1st round, 1st pick)

2010 Draft: Cito Culver, ss, West Irondequoit HS, Rochester (Yankees/1st round, 32nd pick).
2011 Draft: Joe Panik, ss, St. John’s University (Giants/1st round, 26th pick)
2012 Draft: Travis Jankowski, of, Stony Brook University (Padres/Supplemental 1st round, 44th pick)
2013 Draft: Bryan Verbitsky, rhp, Hofstra University (Padres/3rd round)
2014 Draft: Scott Blewett, rhp, Baker HS, Baldwinsville (Royals/2nd round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 18/17
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 7/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Garrett Whitley, of, Niskayuna (18)
Wesley Rodriguez, rhp/3b, George Washington HS, Bronx (108)
Mariano Rivera, Jr., rhp, Iona (118)
Cole Peragine, ss, Stony Brook (350)
• Nolan Long, rhp, Wagner (442)




Pennsylvania


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Pennsylvania
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Lackawanna
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Malvern Prep

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
Brendon Little, lhp, Conestoga HS, Malvern
WILD CARD: John Aiello, ss, Germantown Academy, Lansdale

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection:
Ian Happ, of/2b, University of Cincinnati
Top 2016 Prospect: T.J. Zeuch, rhp, Pittsburgh
Top 2017 Prospect: Trent Vietmeier, rhp, Montour HS, Pittsburgh

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Al Chambers, 1b, John Harris HS, Harrisburg (1979, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick); Shawn Abner, of, Mechanicsburg HS (1984, Mets/1st round, 1st pick)

2010 Draft: Jesse Biddle, lhp, Germantown Friends Academy (Phillies/1st round, 27th pick)
2011 Draft: Cam Gallagher, c, Manheim Township HS, Lancaster (Royals/2nd round)
2012 Draft: Joe DeCarlo, ss, Garnet Valley HS, Glen Mills (Mariners/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Ian Stiffler, rhp, Somerset HS (Braves/7th round)
2014 Draft: Dan Altavilla, rhp, Mercyhurst (Mariners/5th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 11/11
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Mike Nikorak, rhp, Stroudsburg HS (14)
Travis Blankenhorn, 3b/ss, Pottsville Area HS (72)
John Aiello, if, Germantown Academy HS, Lansdale (149)
Brendon Little, lhp, Conestoga HS, Malvern (151)
Willie Burger, 3b/c, Lancaster Catholic HS, Maytown (233)
• Domenic DeRenzo, c, Central Catholic HS, Pittsburgh (244)




Virginia


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Radford
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Patrick Henry
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Western Branch

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Joe McCarthy, of, University of Virginia
WILD CARD: Nathan Kirby, lhp, University of Virginia

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection:
Michael Matuella, rhp, Duke
Top 2016 Prospect: Connor Jones, rhp, University of Virginia
Top 2017 Prospect: Pavin Smith, 1b, University of Virginia

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005, Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st pick)

2010 Draft: Jarrett Parker, of, Virginia (Giants/2nd round)
2011 Draft: Danny Hultzen, lhp, Virginia (Mariners/1st round, 2nd pick)
2012 Draft: Eddie Butler, rhp, Radford (Rockies/1st round, 46th pick)
2013 Draft: Chad Pinder, ss, Virginia Tech (Athletics/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Nick Howard, rhp, Virginia (Reds/1st round, 19th pick)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
24/22
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 7/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Nathan Kirby, lhp, Virginia (31)
Joe McCarthy, of, Virginia (74)
Josh Sborz, rhp, Virginia (135)
Kyri Washington, of, Longwood (173)
Evan Sperling, rhp, Hickory HS, Poulson (288)
Nic Enright, rhp, Stewart HS, Richmond (297)
Ashton Perritt, of/rhp, Liberty (313)
Daniel Pinero, if, Virginia (375)
John LaPrise, 2b/ss, Virginia (415)
Michael Boyle, lhp, Radford (429)
Jared Lyons, lhp, Liberty (431)
Alex Close, c/1b/rhp, Liberty (445)
• Brandon Waddell, lhp, Virginia (494)




West Virginia


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
West Virginia
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Potomac State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Bridgeport

Best Out-of-State Prospect, West Virginia Connection:
Corey Dunbar, c, North Carolina
Top 2015 Prospect: Trey Dawson, ss, Hurricane HS
Top 2016 Prospect: Druw Bowen, Valley Fayette HS, Smithers
Top 2017 Prospect: B.J. Myers, rhp, West Virginia

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia University (1997, Athletics/1st round, 11th pick)

2010 Draft: J.R. Bradley, rhp, Nitro HS (Diamondbacks/2nd round)
2011 Draft: Greg Williams, lhp, Marshall (Rangers/12th round)
2012 Draft: Nathan Minnich, 1b, Shepherd (Red Sox/8th round)
2013 Draft: Aaron Blair, rhp, Marshall University (Diamondbacks/1st round, 36th pick)
2014 Draft: Bobby Boyd, of, West Virginia University (Astros/8th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 6/6
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0



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Michael Albee
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Perfect Game Staff
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16u WWBA North Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Initial 2026 All Star Game Roster Reveal

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13u WWBA Scout Note Recap

Jheremy Brown
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Freedom Classic Opens Holiday Weekend

Alyssa Golden
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14u West World Series Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
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Asher Contreras (2030 | Las Vegas, NV) The 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter and outfielder was one of the most dangerous hitters in the tournament for Wow Factor Nv 2030, stuffing the stat sheet while displaying an impressive combination of power and speed. He finished the weekend with 9 hits, including two doubles and a home run, while driving in seven runs and scoring five more. He also swiped three bases and worked three walks, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses while showing feel for the zone with just one strikeout all weekend. His ability to hit for extra bases while also creating offense on the bases made him one of the most impactful offensive performers at the event.    Braylen Silva (‘30 | NV) RBI 2B for GBG Vegas 14u Red. Direct path, quick trigger, & barrel feel. Solid 2-hole stick creating offense all day #14UWestWS...
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PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
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High School Top 50: Final Update With the High School season all wrapped up, today we take a look at our First, Second and Third Team All-Americans from around the country. Below you'll find three teams with stats that seem otherworldly from players who'll likely hear their names called in the coming week's MLB Draft. Within the "Notable Stats" section you'll see the individual award winners as well. First Team All-American Pos.  Name Class School State Commitment Notable Stats C Cole Prosek 2026 Magnolia Heights MS Ole Miss .595 BA, 18 HR, 79 RBI 1B Will Adams 2026 Hoover AL LSU .489, 13 HR, 52 RBI IF James Tronstein 2026 Harvard-Westlake CA Vanderbilt .531, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 21 XBH IF Grady Emerson 2026 Fort Worth Christian TX Texas .508, 8 HR, 56 RBI, 34/35 SB, National POY IF Jacob Lombard 2026 Gulliver Schools FL Miami .477, 10 HR, 52 R, 42 H, 14 SB OF Martin Shelar 2026 Marist GA...
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Perfect Game Staff
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16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2  ‘28 AJ Bonnette (TX) with 7 Ks thru 4 IP thus far, living 89-91 w/ heavy traits. Filling up all four quads & attacking hitters early in counts. Mixing a slurvy breaker & turning the CHG over well. @PG_Uncommitted #NatElite @Texas_PG pic.twitter.com/oz2XXoKHvt — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Aj Bonnette (2028, Keller, Texas) showed out on both sides of the ball at the National Elite Championship, but really stood out on the mound Tuesday. He toed the rubber in round two of the playoffs, proceeding to toss six innings with eight punchouts and zero earned runs allowed. The 6-foot southpaw filled up all four quadrants of the strike zone, attacking hitters early and often with his fastball. The heater lived in the 88-91 mph range with heavy traits, often setting up his slurvy breaking ball. Bonnette showed good feel...
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Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
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Championship teams often reveal themselves when the game isn’t going their way. Performance Baseball 2028/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team did exactly that. Trailing Florida Burn 2028 Scout through four innings, the Brewers refused to panic. Instead, they relied on timely hitting, consistent pitching, and an unselfish approach at the plate, rallying a five-run fifth inning before pulling away for a 9-5 victory to clinch their spot in the semifinals. The comeback was fueled by contributions throughout the lineup. Six different players drove in runs, including two RBIs each from Aiden Capobianco and Cameron Massey, while Matthew Heredia, Parker Weston, Ethan Smith, and Aj Bonnette each added an RBI of their own. On the mound, Derek Wenzel set the tone with 3.2 solid innings before Ethan Smith shut the door in relief, helping preserve the comeback victory. Although the Brewers have had a...
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JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
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JK Select Hawaii capped off an impressive tournament run by defeating GBG Vegas 14u Red14-4 in the championship game on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark, claiming the 14u West World Series title. From the opening pitch, JK Select controlled the pace of the game. The offense jumped out early, scoring 6 runs in the 1st inning after timely hits from MVP Sean Shindo and Kade Manarpaac. The early lead gave the pitching staff confidence as they worked efficiently through the opposing lineup. “I've worked hard to get better at my game for the past few months; it means a lot that I did well and performed in a tournament like this” said Shindo. Starting pitcher Maddox Prones turned in a strong performance, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 batters over 3 innings. The defense backed the effort with great plays in the middle infield, preventing GBG Vegas from building momentum....
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