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Tournaments  | Story | 3/22/2017

Spring Kick-Off Quick Hits


Here is a look at of some of the young prospects that stood out the most at last weekend's 13u/14u PG Spring Kick-Off.

Tucker Christensen, RHP/IF (2020, Norwalk, Iowa) - Christensen settled in early at the 80-82 mark with his fastball. He throws with some effort but the arm works through the back with a fuller arm circle. The fastball has some heaviness and he showed a sound approach on the mound working the fastball to both sides and mixing in a curveball. 


Chase Becker, RHP (2021, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) - A teammate of Christensen, Becker really impressed on the mound and showed advanced command of his slider. The pitchability is another aspect of his game that stood out and he worked his fastball, that sat 78-80, very well. He threw from a lower three-quarter slot and would use the slider as a two-strike pitch and it sat in the mid-60s with true 9/3 shape. 

Justin Colon, SS (2021, Carolina, Puerto Rico) - The Florida International commit has very advanced athleticism with an extremely high ceiling. He already has some smoothness in the field with a lanky current build although he projects well physically. The swing shows loose and fluid hands with a clean path and high level bat speed for the class.

Daniel Corona, SS/RHP, (2021, Brooklyn, N.Y.) - Colon's double play partner up the middle, Corona has an already impressive collection of tools. The athleticism is still developing as he adjusts to his 6-foot+ frame, but he shows a fluid swing path with excellent physical projection. Corona was also 82-84 mph on the mound with a very loose arm and an advanced feel to spin at an early age. 

Izaac Pacheco, SS/RHP (2021, Friendswood, Texas) - The Texas A&M commit has a build and frame in a similar vein as Colon and Corona. He is high waisted with immense projection remaining and has a very clean path to the ball. The swing is short and line-drive oriented and he showed pretty consistent bat-to-ball skills throughout the event. He was also impressive on the mound sitting 78-80 with a mostly clean arm. 

Bryant Colon, OF (2021, Greenacres, Fla.) - Pacheco's teammate showed immense offensive potential during the weekend tournament. There is projection throughout the frame and he takes big swings at the plate with intent to drive the ball. He showed good pop at the plate with advanced bat speed and flashed leverage. Colon showed quickness in the outfield with good reads on fly balls. 

Mekhian Jackson, OF (2021, Dothan, Ala.) - Jackson showed solid offensive tools throughout the event with a power-oriented approach at the plate. He showed a bit of an inconsistent path at times but the intent was there with good bat speed relative to his class. 

Michael Braswell, SS/RHP (2021, Mableton, Ga.) - Braswell was on a talented Team Halo squad and showed intriguing ability. There is a ton of projection on the frame with broad shoulders and long limbs and already has clean actions at shortstop. The offensive consistency is still developing but the tools are there. He was also 80-82 mph on the mound with a curveball that flashed occasional tight spin.

Sam Contacos, C (2021, Irwin, Pa.) - Contacos showed some of the most advanced skills behind the plate of anyone in the entire event. His catch-and-throw skills are vey impressive for his age and the physical frame already shows athleticism and quick twitch. The arm strength is also strong relative to his class and he has very sound defensive actions overall. 

Jonathan Cymrot, MIF/RHP (2021, San Jose, Calif.) - Cymrot showed impressive abilities both at the plate and on the mound. He has good present athleticism, timed 4.58 home to first righthanded, with relatively quick hands and a clean path. His instincts are off the charts and he took advantage of that on the base paths specifically. On the mound he was 81-83 with a foundation for a good curveball; the arm action has some issues but it works with good relative arm speed.

Ethan Wood RHP/1B (2021, Lebanon, Ky.) - Wood had the top velocity of the event working 85-87 mph in the first inning. The arm is extremely loose with good relative arm speed and gets on top of the ball consistently. The secondaries are a bit raw right now but the arm talent and physical projection, a 6-foot-5 frame, are extremely strong indicators for his future success. 

Logan Forsythe RHP (2022, Woolmarket, Miss.) - Forsythe was previously seen by this scout in Ft. Myers during the 13u MLK Day Championship where he topped out at 85 mph. He was sitting at 86 mph touching 87 mph on occasion this past weekend with the arm action being extremely clean and throwing with relatively little effort. He remains raw, as most of the players on this list are, but has high-level pitching tools.




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Underclass Area Codes: Standout Arms

Joey Cohen
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Year in and year out when the best young talent from across the country is packed into one national-level event the arms tend to win the week. That feels especially true in today’s amateur game where velocity, pitch design and high-level training in general are being introduced earlier than ever, allowing young pitchers to develop impactful stuff at a faster rate than younger hitters can consistently catch up to it. The Underclass Area Code Games are no exception and this year there was no shortage of arms that made you stop and take notice. Narrowing it down to 10 was difficult, but I focused on the pitchers who either displayed starter-type traits, brought something genuinely different from a delivery standpoint whether it was slot, height, crossfire or deception or simply possessed an outlier element of stuff that separated them from the pack. These are the 10 arms that stood...
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2026 MLB Draft Report Cards: NL East

Tyler Henninger
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With the 2026 MLB Draft officially in the books, it’s time to evaluate how each team performed. Every draft class was graded using the standard 20-80 scouting scale with risk factor assigned. While these grades won’t be proven right or wrong for years, they reflect the overall talent, value, and upside each organization added to its system. NL East Atlanta Braves  Grade: 55 Risk: High Notable Selections: OF AJ Gracia (1st rd) | OF Carter Beck (PPI) | RHP Kaiden McCarthy (2nd rd) | RHP Jensen Hirschkorn (3rd rd)   OF AJ Gracia (@UVABaseball) is seeing the ball really well & picked up a couple of hits, including a 2B into RCF. Smooth LH stroke & easy impact. Showed + pwr in BP, 46 BB: 36 K. Jr./'26 elig. @PG_Draft pic.twitter.com/C4rSc0ZNIc — PG College Baseball (@PGCollegeBall) May 30, 2026 Atlanta had $15,870,800 to spend in this year’s draft,...
Draft | Story | 8/22/2026

2026 MLB Draft Report Cards: AL East

Tyler Henninger
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Steve Fiorindo
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2027 Draft Preview: Collegiate RHP

Ryan Miller
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Brotherly Love Inspires Carter Hadnot

Jim Salisbury
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PHILADELPHIA – Perfect Game has been a big part of Carter Hadnot’s life since he was 12. He participated in more than a dozen tournaments and showcases, including prestigious Select Festivals as a 13U and 14U player, as well as last summer’s PG All-Star Game for underclassmen in San Diego.   The PG event that Hadnot always wanted to be part of was the DICK’s All-American Classic. Now, that’s on his resume, too. He played in the 24th annual Classic earlier this week at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. “This means a lot to me,” he said during the event. “I always wanted to make it to Select Fest when I was younger. So, every time I get invited to an event it’s an honor and it’s fun. I don’t take it for granted. “This is definitely the one I always wanted to make it to. A lot of big names have...
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Perfect Game & Delano Partner 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 NAMES DELANO BAT COMPANY OFFICIAL WOOD COMPOSITE BAT PARTNER, LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION BAT SERIES   Delano Bats will serve as the Official Game Bat of the 13U Select Festival, taking place this coming weekend in East Cobb, Georgia   Sanford, Florida (Tuesday, August 18, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new partnership with Delano Bat Company, LLC, naming the company an Official Wood Composite Bat Partner of Perfect Game. The partnership will feature three exclusive limited-edition bat releases, which began with the Original Glory American Flag Bat in celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, that...
Draft | Story | 8/17/2026

2026 MLB Draft Report Cards: NL Central

Tyler Henninger
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2026 MLB Draft Report Cards: AL Central

Tyler Henninger
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High School | General | 8/17/2026

Scott Wins MVP Two Ways

Jim Salisbury
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PHILADELPHIA – When the folks at Perfect Game reached out to invite him to pitch in the 2026 PG All-Star Game for rising sophomores and juniors, Cullen Scott had one request. “You mind if I get a couple of at-bats, too?” Along with his dad, Scott traveled from the family’s home in Texas to Citizens Bank Park. The trip proved to be a huge success as he starred on the mound and at the plate and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Scott, 16, pitched a scoreless first inning and struck out two. In the fourth inning, he belted a grand slam six rows up into the left-field seats to lead the National team’s 6-1 win over the American team. “He showed us why he’s here as a pitcher and a hitter,” said Greg Sabers, PG’s vice president of scouting and showcases. "He’s one of the top pitchers here, but he’s too good a...
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