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Draft  | State Preview | 5/26/2016

State Snapshots: Mountain

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Perfect Game 2016 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



Arizona

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Arizona
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Central Arizona
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Hamilton

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
Chad McClanahan, 3b, Brophy Prep
WILD CARD: Bobby Dalbec, 3b/rhp, Arizona

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Arizona Connection:
 Jordan Zimmerman, 1b, Michigan State
Top 2017 Prospect: J.J. Matijevic, of/1b, Arizona
Top 2018 Prospect: Nolan Gorman, ss/2b, Sandra Day O'Connor HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Rick Monday, of, Arizona State (1965, Athletics/1st round, 1st pick); Floyd Bannister, lhp, Arizona State (1976, Astros/1st round, 1st pick); Bob Horner, 3b, Arizona State (1978, Braves/1st round, 1st pick)

2011 Draft: Keenan Walker, of, Central Arizona JC (White Sox/1st round, 47th pick)
2012 Draft: Deven Marrero, ss, Arizona State (Red Sox/1st round, 24th pick)
2013 Draft: Trevor Williams, rhp, Arizona State (Marlins/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Cole Tucker, ss, Mountain Pointe HS (Pirates/1st round, 24th pick)
2015 Draft: Kevin Newman, ss, Arizona (Pirates/1st round, 19th pick)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 15/14
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 8/6
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 14/8

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Bobby Dalbec, 3b/rhp, Arizona (112)
• Colby Woodmansee, ss, Arizona State (184)
• Brian Serven, c, Arizona State (256)
• Tyler Fallwell, rhp, Cochise CC (285)
• Chad McClanahan, 3b, Brophy Prep (305)
• Paul Panaccione, ss, Grand Canyon (394)
• David Greer, 2b, Arizona State (438)
• Sam Huff, c, Arcadia HS (477)
• Zane Strand, rhp, Hamilton HS (499)



 
Colorado


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 Colorado Mesa
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Trinidad State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Regis Jesuit

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Paul Tillotson, rhp, Lewis-Palmer HS

WILD CARD: Maverick Handley, c, Mullen HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Colorado Connection:
 Alec Hansen, rhp, Oklahoma
Top 2017 Prospect: Michael Rieker, rhp, Air Force
Top 2018 Prospect: Luke Leisenring, c, Ralston Valley Senior HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Luke Hochevar, rhp, Fort Worth (Independent) (2006, Royals/1st round, 1st pick)

2011 Draft: Greg Bird, c, Grandview Prep (Yankees/5th round)
2012 Draft: Ryan Warner, rhp, Pine Creek HS (Rockies/3rd round)
2013 Draft: Sam Wilson, lhp, Lamar CC (Cubs/8th round)
2014 Draft: Brock Burke, lhp, Evergreen HS (Rays/3rd round)
2015 Draft: Nick Shumpert, ss, Highlands Ranch HS (Tigers/7th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
2/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 9/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Griffin Jax, rhp, Air Force (125)
• Bo Weiss, rhp, Regis Jesuit HS (229)
• Paul Tillotson, rhp, Lewis-Palmer HS (298)
• Maverick Handley, c, Mullen HS (420)




Idaho


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Lewis-Clark State
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: College of Southern Idaho
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Timberline

Top 2017 Prospect: Pacen Hayes, rhp, Blackfoot HS
Top 2018 Prospect: Jacob Pfennings, rhp, Post Falls HS


HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Mike Garman, rhp, Caldwell HS (1967, Red Sox/1st round, 3rd pick)

2011 Draft: Zach Arneson, rhp, Lewis-Clark State (Yankees/9th round)
2012 Draft: Zeb Sneed, rhp, Northwest Nazarene College (Royals/11th round)
2013 Draft: Mason Smith, of, Rocky Mountain HS (Padres/4th round)
2014 Draft: Isaac Anderson, rhp, College of Southern Idaho (Reds/19th round)
2015 Draft: Max Whitt, ss, Lewis-Clark State (Marlins/17th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 4/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Cabe Reiten, ss, Lewis-Clark State (473)




Montana

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Montana State-Billings
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Miles

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
 Les Rohr, lhp, West HS, Billings (1965, Mets/1st round, 2nd pick)

2011 Draft: Ben Roberts, of, Sentinel HS, Missoula (Diamondbacks/7th round)
2012 Draft: Justin Black, of, Billings West HS (Braves/4th round)
2013 Draft: Riley King, of, Carroll University (Royals/24th round)
2014 Draft: Gage Hinsz, rhp, Billings West HS (Pirates/11th round)
2015 Draft: No selection

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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



Nevada


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 Nevada
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Southern Nevada
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Bishop Gorman

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
D.J. Peters, of, Western Nevada CC
WILD CARD: Nicholas Quintana, ss, Arbor View HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Nevada Connection:
 Garrett Hampson, ss, Long Beach State
Top 2017 Prospect: Donta Williams, c, Legacy HS
Top 2018 Prospect: Austin Wells, c, Bishop Gorman HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Bryce Harper, c, Southern Nevada (2010, Nationals/1st round, 1st pick)

2011 Draft: Jake Hager, ss, Sierra Vista HS (Rays/1st round, 29th pick)
2012 Draft: Joey Gallo, 3b, Bishop Gorman HS (Rangers/1st round, 39th pick)
2013 Draft: Braden Shipley, rhp, Nevada (Diamondbacks/1st round, 15th pick)
2014 Draft: Erick Fedde, rhp, UNLV (Nationals/1st round, 18th pick)
2015 Draft: Phil Bickford, rhp, Southern Nevada (Giants/1st round, 18th pick)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 8/7
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 4/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Nicholas Quintana, ss/3b, Arbor View HS (64)
• Gabe Gonzalez, rhp, Southern Nevada (258)
• D.J. Peters, of, Western Nevada (301)
• Mikey York, rhp, Southern Nevada (367)



New Mexico


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
New Mexico
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: New Mexico
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Rio Rancho

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Mexico Connection:
 Tyler Buffet, rhp, Oklahoma State
Top 2017 Prospect: Cory Voss, c, University of New Mexico
Top 2018 Prospect: Christian Tripp, rhp, University of New Mexico

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Duane Ward, rhp, Farmington HS (1982, Braves/1st round, 9th pick)

2011 Draft: Blake Swihart, c, Cleveland HS, Rio Rancho (Red Sox/1st round, 26th pick)
2012 Draft: Shilo McCall, of, Piedra Vista HS, Farmington (Giants/9th round)
2013 Draft: D.J. Peterson, 3b, University of New Mexico (Mariners/1st round, 12th pick)
2014 Draft: Chase Harris, of, University of New Mexico (Phillies/14th round)
2015 Draft: Jacy Cave, of, New Mexico JC (Diamondbacks/19th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• 
Joseph Galindo, rhp, New Mexico State (220)
• Daniel Johnson, of, New Mexico State (228)




Utah


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 BYU
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Salt Lake
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Cottonwood

Top 2017 Prospect: Colton Shaver, 1b/c, BYU
Top 2018 Prospect: Kyle Dean, of, BYU

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Cory Snyder, 3b, BYU (1984, Indians/1st round, 4th pick)

2011 Draft: C.J. Cron, 1b, University of Utah (Angels/1st round, 14th pick)
2012 Draft: Tyler Wagner, rhp, University of Utah (Brewers/4th round)
2013 Draft: Jacob Hannemann, of, BYU (Cubs/3rd round)
2014 Draft: Mitch Watrous, rhp, University of Utah (Padres/8th round)
2015 Draft: Bret Helton, rhp, University of Utah (Pirates/9th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Michael Rucker, rhp, BYU (283)
• Brennon Lund, of, BYU (387)
• Payton Henry, c/rhp, Pleasant Grove HS (435)



Wyoming


HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
 Brandon Nimmo, of, East HS, Cheyenne (2011, Mets/1st round, 13th pick)

2012 Draft: No selection
2013 Draft: No selection
2014 Draft: No selection
2015 Draft: No selection

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

High School Players Drafted/Signed:
 None



Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 6/23/2026

MLB Draft Reports: 300-399

Michael Albee
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2026 MLB Draft Reports: 400-500 300. Anthony Quigley, SS/3B, Northwest Florida State R-R, 6-5/215, Coral Springs, FL Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Anthony Quigley possesses a strong, physical frame with athleticism that plays in the box. There is bat speed through the zone with a feel to launch. The power stands out to the pullside. Quigley shows the athleticism on the defensive side, but is still likely best suited for third base at the next level.  301. Garrett Lambert, RHP, Mercer R-R, 6-2/200, Lilburn, GA Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Garrett Lambert features a strong, athletic frame with a quality three-pitch mix. The fastball works in the low-90’s with carry and cut. It is paired with a sharp slider that has sweep and diving changeup. Lambert has shown the ability to miss bats and throw strikes at a good clip.  302. Spencer Evans, LHP, TNXL Academy HS L-L,...
Tournaments | Story | 6/25/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 2

Perfect Game Staff
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17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 An extended look at '27 LHP Connor Salerno (NC)... #WWBA @PG_Coastal https://t.co/A7OLjivIFW pic.twitter.com/rEA9pMizg8 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 25, 2026 Connor Salerno (2027, Indian Trail, N.C.) looked his usual self, dominant, in his one inning of work on Wednesday afternoon. The big-bodied southpaw got the ball in a short relief outing and continues to show why he’s ranked as the #1 pitcher in the class. The fastball has explosive life out of the hand and comes out easy, working in the 93-95 range, up to 96 mph once. He rounds out the mix with a firm slider in the mid-80s along with a changeup in the same velo range with arm-side fading action. The Mississippi State commit is a proven strike thrower with premium stuff and is one of the highest follows of the summer for professional scouts. Grant Sperandio (2027, Houston, Tx.) was...
Tournaments | Story | 6/25/2026

The Winning Edge

Kinley Kitchens
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Gulf Coast Edge has continued to build momentum in championship play this week, advancing behind a combination of timely offense, strong pitching, and contributions throughout the lineup. After grinding out a 4-3 victory over Canes American 14U to open bracket play, Gulf Coast Edge followed with a dominant 13-1 playoff win against Knights Baseball 14U National to secure their spot in the tournament bracket. The team features nationally ranked talent throughout the roster, but its recent success has been fueled by players embracing their roles and finding ways to contribute in key moments. Two players who embody that balance are outfielder Brayden Nims and fellow outfielder Nolan Richardson. Nims has helped lead the charge offensively as Gulf Coast Edge has advanced through the bracket. One of the most highly regarded players in the country, ranked No. 9 overall nationally and the No. 4...
College | Rankings | 6/25/2026

College Top 25: Final Update

Vincent Cervino
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With a postseason run for the ages, the Oklahoma Sooners (43-23) took home the National Championship and naturally finish the 2026 season as our No. 1 team in the land.  It is the third national title for the Sooners, playing in their 12th CWS and making their fourth championship series appearance.  They add to previous national titles won in 1951 and 1994 and did it by taking the most difficult path of any team in this year’s tournament.  In the NCAA Tournament, Oklahoma took down national seeds, No. 2 Georgia Tech twice, No. 3 Georgia twice, No. 5 UNC twice, No. 7 Alabama and No. 15 Kansas twice.  This was the second time that head coach Skip Johnson has led the Sooners to the CWS Championship Series since 2022 and the first time he has taken home the crown.  The North Carolina Tarheels (54-14) was one win away from their first national title and finish...
Tournaments | Story | 6/24/2026

ZT Finding and Maintaining Momementum

Kinley Kitchens
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When the summer season arrives, every team is searching for momentum. For ZT National Prospects, that momentum has come from throughout the lineup. After clinching their spot in bracket play with back-to-back victories, including a 16-0 win over Team Elite Scout 14U Black and an 8-0 victory against Hawaii Elite 2G 14U Black, ZT National Prospects have continued to showcase why they entered the week as one of the premier teams in the tournament. The roster is loaded with talent, including six players ranked among the top 50 players nationally in the 2030 class, but the team’s success has come from much more than individual achievements. In the opening bracket game on Tuesday, nine different players drove in runs as ZT National rolled to a 16-run victory. The balanced offensive attack continued in the playoff game, with six different players recording RBIs in an 8-0 win that helped...
High School | General | 6/24/2026

No Luck Needed for the Shamrocks

Cam McElwaney
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The spring has come to a close and with the summer in full swing, it’s time to crown a National Champion for the High School season. The Trinity Shamrocks out of Louisville, Kentucky had an incredible year and finished the season winning back-to-back state titles, more impressively finishing on a 24 game winning streak. The spring was filled with dominant performances from the Shamrocks, led by PG All-American Grayson Willoughby who turned in a dominant effort in the state title game, a game in which they won 12-0. They played a rigorous schedule that saw them go 2-2 at NHSI including a win over St. John Bosco (CA) as well as a win over Tampa Jesuit (FL), both of which would go on to win state titles in powerhouse baseball states. The accolades don’t stop there as they posted six no-hitters across the spring as well as 21 shutout victories, making this one of the more...
High School | Rankings | 6/24/2026

High School Top 50: Final Update

Tyler Russo
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With the high school season being in the rearview mirror and the summer circuit firing on all cylinders at this point, we bring to you the Final High School Top 50. The familiar faces still litter the top-50 in this update we get to crown a National Champion in Kentucky’s own Trinity. They rattled off 24 straight wins to claim their second straight state title. The 2026 spring saw the Shamrocks saw them dominate in-state competition as well as beat top level talent from out of state including wins over state champions from California and Florida. It was a tough decision at the top with Trinity (KY), Tomball (TX), and Aledo (TX) all vying for the crown along with a St. John Bosco (CA) team that just made it back-to-back Trinity League titles as well as CIF-Southern titles. Magnolia Heights (MS), Norco (CA), South Walton (FL), Harvard-Westlake (CA), Stoneman Douglas (FL), and Keller...
Press Release | Press Release | 6/24/2026

PG & Doubted Athletes Team Up

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME ANNOUNCES MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH DOUBTED ATHLETES   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new media rights partnership with Doubted Athletes that will bring select Perfect Game games and events to audiences throughout the year.   Under the agreement, Doubted Athletes will broadcast a slate of select Perfect Game contests from across the organization's national schedule, providing expanded visibility for athletes, teams and events while delivering additional opportunities for fans, college recruiters and professional scouts to follow the next generation of baseball...
Tournaments | Story | 6/24/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1

Perfect Game Staff
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‘27 TWP Koa Romero (LA) pumping fuel early in the outing & already has 4 K’s thru 2 IP. Up to 95, mostly 91-93 & comes out easy. Spins it with conviction at 80 (~2800 RPM) & also showing mid-80s CH. Highest level two way talent. #LSU commit #WWBA @PG_DeepSouth pic.twitter.com/QenpvDvFTT — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 23, 2026 Koa Romero (2027, Des Allemands, La.) has just been flat out dominant on the offensive side throughout the summer circuit thus far, already collecting five homers through 12 games. However, on Tuesday he had the two-way ability on full display in a dominant four inning start for the East Coast Sox 2027 Franchise. The 5-foot-10, 225-pound two-way player ran the fastball up to 95 mph and it comes out of the hand easy. He pairs that with a nasty curveball at 80-81 (2800+ RPM) and mixes in a firm changeup to left-handed hitters....
Tournaments | Story | 6/24/2026

17u WWBA Invades Georgia

Will Dembo
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One of the most highly anticipated events of the summer, the PG 17u WWBA National Championships, begins this week as over 380 total teams from across the country travel to Atlanta, Georgia from June 23-29 to compete for one of the most prestigious titles in travel baseball. The 17u division showcases over 60 nationally ranked teams with over 30 states being represented in the draw. With summer travel season being in full swing, all eyes will be on East Cobb Baseball Complex as some of the top talent in the nation will be on full display this week. The overall top ranked 17u squad, USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, will be in the spotlight this week as they look to remain undefeated in their summer and win back-to-back highly touted tournaments at Perfect Game hotspots. The team is made up of an astounding 22 college commits and 4 T10 ranked players for their respective...
Tournaments | Story | 6/24/2026

18U BCS Championship Preview

Alyssa Golden
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The 21st annual 18U BCS National Championship returns to Fort Myers this week, bringing together 14 talented programs from across the country, ranging from Ohio and Idaho to several of Florida’s top teams, to compete for one of the summer’s most prestigious titles. Defending champion Reds Florida returns looking to repeat last year’s success, while programs such as VSA Sluggers 18, FBA 2026, Nelson Baseball School and NLB American enter the event with championship aspirations of their own. The five-day event, running Thursday through Monday, will feature several nationally recognized organizations and a talented collection of committed and uncommitted prospects in the mix, promising plenty of high-level competition. Reds Florida will be led by right-handed pitcher Lukas McDowell, who enters as the highest-ranked player in the tournament at No. 285. The 6-foot-9,...
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