THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,801 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,801 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Tournaments  | Story | 7/21/2016

15u WWBA Day 6 Scout Notes

Matt Czechanski
Photo: Perfect Game



Day 1 Notes | Day 2 Notes | Day 3 Notes | Day 4 Notes | Day 5 Notes
Daily Leaders | Top Ranked Players Team Database

With the last round of pool play for most teams taking place this morning before the playoffs kicked off in the evening, several talented arms made their second starts and it offered an opportunity to get a second or third look at teams’ lineups.

Chris Villaman (2019, N.C.) took the mound for the second time for WM9 15u Signature. The long, lean lefthander has good projection remaining in his frame with present athleticism. He worked across his body with a crossfire element with a longer arm action and hook through the back of his circle. He threw from an extended three-quarters arm slot with good extension down the mound. He showed good arm strength on the mound and threw off of his fastball that worked 82-85 mph and was up to 86 on the bump. It showed some late wiggle, but flattened out up in the zone, which is where he ran into trouble. The uncommitted lefty worked his fastball to both sides well showing feel for command. He mixed in a 1-to-7 shaped curveball thrown up to 67 mph, slowing his arm, but offering it for good depth. The arm action itself was low effort with some slight head wiggle at release over a stiff front leg. He actually contributed at the plate as well, flicking an opposite field double to the left-center gap with good looseness in his wrists. Villaman’s projection and the fact he’s lefthanded should give him options moving through the recruiting process.

Facing off against Villman was Nelson Baseball School and Cartersville High School catcher Jake Gooch (2018, Ga.). What scouts will tell you is that the first thing they look at for in a catcher is receiving and skills, then power, and Gooch checks both of those boxes. He showed a quick transfer behind the plate and gained ground well with a strong arm and accuracy to the bag. He nailed a runner early on in the game and popped a 2.01-second time to make the play. At the plate against Villiman he turned in some of the louder contact against the southpaw with a barreled opposite field double. His strength works well through his swing with leverage created out front and a line drive swing plane.




For the Banditos, righthander Jack Kochanowicz (2019, Pa.) offered an ideal combination of physical projection and present skill on the mound. Kochanowicz qualifies as a player who projects large already, listed at 6-foot-6, 185-pounds with broad shoulders and long limbs. As he continues to fill out he’ll see his durability increase as well has physical strength. He draws his arm back very slowly in his arm action into a sight hook before exploding out of his hand from a three-quarters arm slot. There is violence in the delivery with a sharp head whack towards the ground, but he threw strikes consistently. He was around the zone and created good angle with his fastball that worked 83-85 mph and topped out at 86 with occasional life. He cut the ball some when working glove side and harder over his front side. The uncommitted righty did show some feel for sequencing and pitched backwards at times, throwing his 11-to-5 shaped curveball to open up counts before pounding the outer third against righthanders. He generated average extension down the mound with a shorter stride to the plate, but worked well through the ball. His curveball showed average spin, but he replicated his extension and arm slot for the pitch making it appear more deceptive. He struck out an impressive nine batters, most looking, over his two-hit shutout.

Facing the Banditos in their final pool play game was MS Baseball Academy Elite 15u who sent out a pair of intriguing uncommitted arms. Their starter was catcher and righthander pitcher Logan Tanner (2019, Miss.) who pitched like you’d expect someone listed as a primary catcher. He relied primarily on above average arm strength from his 6-foot, 190-pound frame with a slow, compact arm action and short stride to the plate. He worked his fastball 87-89 mph with short life in the first inning with harsh recoil over his front side. His velocity sat 83-85 mph then after and when he worked from the stretch. At present he’s more a thrower than pitcher, but he also showed a changeup from a lower arm slot that showed good depth and fade, at 73 mph. Tanner also mixed in a curveball with 11-to-5 shape at 64 mph. As he develops feel for his secondary offerings and cleaned up mechanics, Tanner could offer promise both behind the plate and on the mound.




Tanner’s teammate on MS Baseball Academy Elite was one of the better names in the event in righthander Farmer Abendroth (2019, Miss.). Abendroth is uncommitted at present, but that won’t last much longer with very impressive physical projection listed at 6-foot-4, 155-pounds with long limbs. He showed a very quick, short arm action with some hook with good arm speed. His fastball works very clean out of the hand with good sinking action to the lower third. With his long limbs he created good angle and extension down the mound. He struggled when throwing the pitch up in the zone as it worked right into the middle of the zone with its hard tailing action. As his outing went on, his velocity dipped slightly, but saw better spin on his fastball. His curveball did something similar. Working with 11-to-5 shape, he showed feel for spin on the mound with tight action in its lower velocity band with the ability to get the pitch over for a strike. He flashed a changeup at 74 mph with slight fade as well, but used it in limited quantities. He threw strikes, getting to both sides of the plate in his relief stint. He worked very hard over his front side to get glove side with some body jerk.

One of the flasher defensive plays I saw in the field was turned in by infielder Dustin Dickerson (2019, Miss.). Dickerson has some physicality in his frame and is bigger than his listed height and weight. He showed feel for his backhand with a quick step into a sliding stop. He popped up deep in the hole and fired across the diamond to get the runner. The arm strength plays from the left side with a very quick release.




On an adjacent field, Chain National Moss tried to salvage their playoff hopes with a Johnny Wholestaff game. The second arm they threw stood out for his plus extension and easy mechanics. Lefthander Dylan Collins (2018, Ga.) threw easy and free on the mound with a long, mostly loose arm action. He has plenty of room to fill in his lean, slender frame with a live arm at present. His fastball worked 82-84 mph and hit 85 and showed very heavy action with good angle to the lower third of the zone. Throwing from a very high three-quarters arm slot, the heavy spin to the fastball is uncommon and when he got downhill and got on top of his fastball he had the most of his success. When on top, his fastball showed very hard running action to his arm side. Collins mixed in a 1-to-7 curveball with very heavy tumble with decelerated arm speed at 71 mph. There was also a changeup he flashed with short fade to his arm side. His command is developing on the mound with misses to his arm side consistently. He only allowed one hit in his two shutout innings on the mound with most of his contact coming weakly off the bat.

Taking the mound for Team Elite 15’s Prime was Joseph Brandon (2018, Ga.). The smaller framed righthander attacked and challenged the US Elite hitters and competed on the mound over his 4 2/3 innings. What impressed the most about Brandon was his use and feel for his changeup. He replicated his arm speed well and threw it from the same slot with late, diving fade out of the zone. He threw the pitch up to 80 mph with the ability to generate a swing and miss and the feel to throw it against opposing righthanders. He slower arm action through the back with quick acceleration through his arm circle down the mound. His fastball showed arm-side life and threw it at 84-87 mph early in the outing. It worked more in the 82-85 mph range in his later innings with the same life. His command was hit-and-miss and often worked as effectively wild on the mound. He did walk four, but struck out seven batters challenging hitters up in the zone.

Catching Brandon and the entire Team Elite staff was Raymond Torres (2019, N.C.). The LSU commit has one of the better arms behind the plate of anyone in his class with impressive accuracy and carry. He receives the ball clean and blocks well with good athleticism. His arm works clean with a quick arm action and gaining ground well into his throws. Though he did not have a hit in Wednesday night’s action, he has barreled the ball throughout the event working all fields.

Earning the win over Team Elite was US Elite 2019’s in a walkoff effort in the eighth inning. Third baseman and outfielder Will Carlone (2019, N.Y.) has driven the ball off the barrel as well as anyone this past week, leading the way for the US Elite offense. Carlone eventually delivered a game-tying single in the bottom of the eighth, but also got them on the board with a loud double to the left-center field gap in the first inning, knocking in a pair. Carlone has good strength in his frame and has good rhythm in the box with the ability to impact the ball off the barrel. He has some bat speed at the plate with the ability to generate backspin and work the ball to all fields.

The Dulin Dodgers did not advance past the first round of the playoffs but shortstop Dalton Freeman (2019, Miss.) stood out. A slick fielding shortstop with sure hands up the middle and a strong arm from the left side, Freeman was an asset to his pitchers. He vacuumed up balls hit to him, moving well to both sides with feel for his backhand. At the plate, he used a short, compact swing at the plate and generated loud contact off the barrel with feel for timing. He squared up a line drive and took it to center field, but right to where the center fielder was positioned. His swing works well with quick hands and a repeated plane through the zone.

The EvoShield Seminoles also advanced thanks in part to a strong outing from UVA commit and lefthanded pitcher Carson Jones (2019, Va.). Jones starts with a stereotypical UVA perch before going into his delivery, with a long and mostly loose arm action towards the plate. Jones’ arm works well, seeing the ball come out clean with a crossfire element. It was a fairly low effort delivery from Jones who has a very projectable 6-foot-2, 155-pound frame with broad shoulders and room to handle additional strength. He generated some extension down the mound with slight spine tilt in his delivery. His fastball worked up to 86 mph and consistently sat at 82-84 with arm-side life. The angle he created down the mound helped him work lower in the zone, generating weak contact. Jones did struggle with his command in the outing, walking a trio of batters in his five innings of work, but with mechanical fixes and location of the arm at foot strike it will improve. He showed a curveball with 1-to-7 shape between 73-76 mph with good spin and the ability to use it for a swing and miss. Jones impressively struck out eight batters in five innings on the mound, pushing the Seminoles to the third round of the playoffs that begin Thursday morning.

– Matt Czechanski





Wednesday morning of the 2016 15u WWBA National Championship dawned the final few slots of pool play before the playoffs began in earnest on Wednesday night, with many teams still jockeying for seeding positions.

Zachary Agnos (2019, Va.) comes out of the powerhouse Battlefield High School program in Virginia, and is an extremely high-end shortstop prospect for the class of 2019. He took the mound on Wednesday morning for STARS Baseball 15u Red, and impressed there as well. He worked in the 83-86 mph range for the majority of his time on the mound, with a quick arm from an up-tempo, athletic delivery. There is some violence and head whack in the delivery, but with his athleticism he’s able to repeat it and throw strikes consistently nonetheless. His curveball was a weapon pitch, thrown in the low- to mid-70s with sharp, two-plane snap that got several empty swings from opposing hitters. When he wasn’t missing bats, he was getting weak ground ball contact, thanks in part to the heavy arm-side life he generated on his fastball.

Another outstanding pitching performance on this day came from New England Ruffnecks starter Joshua Gruenberg (2019, Mass.). He went five shutout innings in the Ruffneck victory, scattering three hits and allowing zero walks, collecting three strikeouts as well. He did so by really “pitching,” something not seen very often in this younger age bracket. His fastball worked in the upper-70s, touching 80 mph, but he had outstanding command on this day, working to both sides of the plate at will and using all four quadrants of the zone, creating good angle to the plate and most definitely unafraid to pitch inside. He mixed in a sharp breaking ball as well and seemingly didn’t give up well-struck contact a single time.

James Dillon (2019, Mass.) provided a pair of hits to the Ruffneck offensive attack, including a loud double over the left fielder’s head. Dillon’s swing is compact but extremely strong, with a lofted path and leverage at contact, giving him the ideal swing when paired with his natural strength to create good power, something he obviously showed in game action.




The Saddleback Cowboys, out of California, lost in the playoffs on Wednesday night but certainly flashed lots of high-end talent. Starting pitcher Evan Fitterer (2019, Calif.) took the loss, but was undoubtedly impressive in terms of raw stuff and projection moving forward. He started the game at 83-87 mph with his fastball, and showed feel for a variety of off-speed pitches. He yanks himself across to the glove side at release in his delivery, causing significant command issues at times, but the raw stuff is plenty good and he projects to be a pretty significant prospect. The curveball feel is very good, with 10-to-4 shape and good snap at the plate, with the ability to miss bats consistently on the pitch. He’ll also tighten it up and give more of a slider look at a higher velocity band, though the pitch has the same shape and doesn’t quite seem to be a distinct third pitch. He also flashed a changeup with good arm speed and tumbling life, giving him a full arsenal of pitches to work with moving forward.




Getting the start opposite of Fitterer for Phenom Signature was Sean Rimmer (2019, Ariz.), a physical righthander with good projection as well as present size. He shows a compact arm action with a hook in the back, but clean acceleration out of the hook and lots of deception thanks to pretty significant spine tilt at foot strike, hiding the ball from the hitter but also inhibiting command down in the zone at times. He opened up at 83-86 mph before settling in at 81-84, with good downhill plane when commanded down in the zone from a high three-quarters arm slot. He mixed in a solid curveball with 11-to-5 shape, backing up at times but when spun correctly showing tight spin and very good snap. Walks definitely hurt him in this game, but he showed the ability to both miss bats and generate weak contact, and he’s most definitely a name to watch moving forward in the class of 2019.

Ryan Sehdev (2018, N.J.) provided a good amount of offense for Phenom, including two hits in their eight-run third inning. He tripled deep up the left-center field gap over the center fielder’s head, then drove an RBI single through the left side later in the inning. His body definitely projects, and he has good athleticism throughout as well, to go along with the already impressive bat speed and power projection.

The Banditos Black advanced in the playoffs on the strength of an 8-4 victory late Wednesday night, and Derrick Cherry (2018, Texas) was undoubtedly the star. He doubled twice in a pair of at-bats, collecting two RBI as well, and then closed out the victory for the Banditos, coming on in a high-leverage situation and delivering. He got the final out, working 89-92 mph with his fastball and showing a sharp slider as well, from a compact delivery with a bit of a hip turn that hides the ball well from the hitter, making it very tough to pick up out of his hand, adding to already impressive velocity. He’s a very high-end two-way talent committed to the University of Houston who needs to be tracked closely in the class of 2018.

– Brian Sakowski
Give us your feedback
Tournaments | Story | 12/14/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2030
Jheremy Brown
Article Image
The youngest of the classes that we'll look at for the best defenders in the country, this group is loaded with guys that play the game well better than what their age says. From athleticism to arm strength, it's quite impressive what these guys can do already. C Jhunior Jose Cordero (Boca Raton, Fla.) Cordero has all the traits imaginable behind the dish including elite strength and athleticism in his 5-foot-10 160-pound frame. The switch-hitting catcher came in at No. 3 nationally in the recently updated class of 2030 rankings. He has been clocked at 1.91 sec from home to second base with legitimate arm strength up to 78 mph. With advanced abilities at every position, the primary backstop Cordero is simply a special talent on the defensive side of the ball. He has tons of quickness in his hands and lower-half, which allows for fast and fluid transfers behind the plate. Cordero’s...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 12/13/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2029

Tyler Russo
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 12/12/2025

Scout Stories: Part 5

AJ Denny
Article Image
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...
Read More
College | Story | 12/12/2025

College Notebook: December 12

Craig Cozart
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 12/12/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2028

Troy Sutherland
Article Image
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...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 12/11/2025

PG Softball "Toys 4 Tots" Fundraiser 18U division

Dave Durbala
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 12/11/2025

Scout Stories: Part 4

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
Scout Notes: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Best Game I Saw: Hudson Reed (‘26, GA) torches this ball to deep CF for a solo 💣. Generates easy power that plays to the big part of the yard. Middle of the order traits #UBCWest @PG_Georgia @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/UXqDVFmUBx — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 18, 2025 I was fortunate enough to see a lot of highly competitive games with loads of talent on the field, the game that sticks out to me the most was Alpha Prime 2026 vs. ZT National Prospects at the UBC West. The game was an efficiently played affair with arms dominating on both sides. Graham Schlicht was masterful for Alpha, striking out 12 hitters over 5 dominant innings. PG All-American Julian Cazares came out of the pen blowing smoke, touching 97 mph with the fastball. On the other side, Jake Carbaugh surrendered just one hit and...
Read More
Press Release | Press Release | 12/11/2025

PG Believe In Baseball Announces Awards Dinner

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE PERFECT GAME BELIEVE IN BASEBALL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR FIRST ANNUAL “IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME” AWARDS DINNER AND AUCTION   Los Angeles, California (Thursday, December 11, 2025) – The Perfect Game Believe in Baseball Foundation, together with Perfect Game leadership of Chairman Rick Thurman and CEO Rob Ponger, has announced the inaugural “In the Spirit of the Game” event, an evening of baseball and laughter, taking place Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the iconic Laugh Factory in Hollywood, Calif. The evening supports the Foundation’s mission to provide financial assistance and resources that allow deserving young athletes to play, learn and grow through the...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 12/11/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2027

AJ Denny
Article Image
Finest in the Field: Class of 2026 Elite defenders from coast to coast certainly seems to be a strength and to think you could make another top-tier team without thinking, speaks to the real depth this group possesses. The infield is a no-doubt strength of the group, but what catcher Dariel Carrion can do behind the plate is like something we haven't seen in a while in the prep ranks with an absolutely bazooka of an arm.  C: Dariel Carrion (San Juan, PR)  It isn’t often you get a catching prospect as athletic and natural as Dariel Carrion, a big reason why he holds the rank of #1 player in PR and #18 nationally. Metrics wise, the 5-foot-10, 210 pound San Juan native is all you can ask for and more, posting a sub 1.80 pop time with an 84 mph arm behind the dish. He has both contact and clear power threat on the offensive end, ending 2025 with a .337 BA and 4 HRs while also...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 12/10/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2026

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
The Class of 2026 is one of the deeper prep classes that we have seen in a couple of years. With that being said, there is plenty of talent on the defensive side. Let’s take a look at some of the best defenders in the class.  C: Will Brick, Christian Brothers HS (Memphis, TN) Brick is a newcomer to the class after reclassifying, but immediately became the top backstop. Extremely advanced actions are shown behind the dish with impressive athleticism to go with it. Brick showcases big time arm strength and is consistently accurate on throw downs. He can make playing the position look extremely easy at times. Brick possesses all the defensive tools needed to be a premier catcher.  1B: AJ Curry, University City HS (San Diego, CA) Curry has a bigger and stronger frame with good strength throughout. He has a well-proportioned build that serves him well on the dirt. He’s...
Read More
General | Blog | 12/10/2025

Youth Baseball Exec. DeDonatis III Joins PG

Jim Salisbury
Article Image
Youth Baseball Executive Don DeDonatis III Joins PG By Jim Salisbury  It’s free-agent season in baseball and Perfect Game has landed a big one. Don DeDonatis III joined PG as a consultant in November. The DeDonatis name is synonymous with youth baseball and softball. Along with his dad, Don Jr., DeDonatis helped build USSSA into a big hitter in the game. He brings decades of experience and knowledge to PG. “We all acknowledge that Donny has moved on from USSSA,” PG CEO Rob Ponger said. “This is a new chapter for him and we hope both sides take advantage of it to help youth sports in general. “The DeDonatis name has a legacy attached to it and we’re hoping that Donny is going to help us. PG is a growing brand and he’s on board to help.” DeDonatis was CEO at USSSA from 2018 until his exit from the company two years ago. “I’m...
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2025 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.