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Tournaments  | Story | 4/18/2017

14u Invitational Quick Hits


Treyton Rank,
SS/OF/RHP (2021, Parker, Colo.) put together a strong tournament showing off tools both on the mound and offensively. Rank has advanced physicality and is listed at a strong 6-foot-1, 174 pounds. The athleticism allowed him to play both shortstop and centerfield for the Aces. He has solid bat speed at the plate with a fly-ball/power approach and a loose, fluid path. Rank has a quick arm on the mound showing off his arm strength and working 81-83 mph and topping out at 85 mph during his first appearance on the mound.

Joshua Hartle, LHP, (2021, King, N.C.) tossed a gem for the Dirtbags in their opening game. Hartle has a very lean, projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 150-pounds. He throws from a lower three-quarter arm slot with the arm being long and loose throughout. Hartle gets decent extension and worked 78-80 mph with his fastball early on; he also showed a curveball and changeup, the latter of which showed occasional tumble down and to the arm side.

Brandon Hudson, RHP, (2021, Waxhaw, N.C.) showed high levels of velocity by topping out at 85 mph on the mound during Sunday’s action. Hudson is listed at 6-foot-3, 165-pounds with immense projection to add strength and size to the frame. The delivery and arm action are a bit raw but he releases from a tough arm slot that allows him to create plane on his fastball. He had a feel for his curveball as well, but the arm talent alone is what really stood out.

Jacob Orr, MIF, (2021, Frederick, Md.) had perhaps the strongest tournament of any hitter on his way to collecting MVP honors. Orr has a very young frame, he only just turned fourteen, with good hand speed in the swing. He has a decent baseline of athleticism and the bat travels through the hitting zone quickly. Orr has some raw power in the swing as well showing barrel control throughout the tournament as well.

Quinn Allen, 3B/RHP, (2021, Germantown, Md.) showed potential with the bat and his arm strength. Playing the hot corner for the majority of the event, he was able to catch speedy runners with his arm strength, up to 81 mph on the mound. The swing is long at the plate but he is able to make hard contact and showed the ability to go to the opposite field as well.

Carter Holton, LHP, (2021, Guyton, Ga.) pitched the best game of the event by striking out twelve in 5.2 innings. Holton has a projectable pitchers frame with a loose arm. He creates deception on the mound and creates a difficult angle of entry with his fastball to opposing hitters. Holton worked in the 80-82 mph range, topping out at 83 mph, with a lot of swings and misses.

Braden Montgomery, OF, (2021, Madison, Miss.) is young for his grad year, being only thirteen, but showed interesting tools. He hits from both sides of the plate and showed a knack for getting the bat head on the ball. Montgomery also plays centerfield and will continue to improve at the position as he matures and adds strength and speed; he has a good baseline with his overall athleticism.

Cole Tolbert, SS, (2021, Laurel, Miss.) is another player to just turn fourteen and has interesting tools. The actions at shortstop is clean and his build is advanced for the class with good size on the frame. The batting stance is simple with a high hand set and high back elbow with future power potential as he continues to add size and strength.

Michael Braswell, SS/RHP, (2021, Mableton, Ga.) showed off sound offensive and defensive tools throughout the event. The frame is athletic with quick twitch and projects for much more as he matures. The swing will get a bit long at times but he gets it through the zone quickly with some pop from the right side. Defensively he made a number of smooth strength and showed off solid arm strength.

Natarious Smith, LHP, (2021, Tyrons, Ga.) started on the mound for Team Halo’s first round playoff game. The fastball touched 80 mph early on and settled in the 76-79 mph range for the majority of the outing. The arm action was long and he coiled his upper half at the top of his delivery with a power T style, but the delivery was mostly easy. The curveball showed 12/6 shape with soft break and depth.

Ryan Spikes, RHP/IF, (2021, Covington, Ga.) displayed interesting two-way potential over the weekend. The athleticism stood out and he showed good hand speed at the plate as well. The arm was loose on the mound and he worked in the 80-82 mph range, topping out at 83 mph, on the mound. Spikes showed three pitches: fastball, curveball, and slider/cutter with the ability to use all three.

Parker Ryan, OF, (2021, Madison, Miss.) is listed as a primary catcher but showed high potential in the outfield for the tournament. He has good speed with the ability to cover ground in the outfield and showed off the arm strength by throwing a runner out trying to advance. At the plate, he fits a leadoff profile with a compact swing from the left side with present hand quickness and a patient, on-base-oriented approach.

Jimmy King, SS (2021, Philadelphia, Penn.) showed off advanced defensive skills throughout the weekend. The arm strength is still developing but he showed quickness and agility in the field with a quick motor as well. The offense is coming along but it is mostly an even swing plane with a line drive approach.

Mason Ampe, RHP (2021, Canton, Mich.) was up to 84 mph during his start and sat in the 81-83 mph range. He gets some drop and drive in the lower half of the delivery and showed a clean delivery overall. Ampe worked his fastball to both sides of the plate effectively and threw from an extended three-quarters slot.

Michael Morales, RHP/IF (2021, Enola, Penn.) pitched and hit well over the course of the event. Morales has a clean swing that travels quickly through the zone on a line drive swing plane with natural life. There is raw power in the frame as well. On the mound he has a projectable frame and showed the ability to get downhill. The fastball worked in the 76-79 mph range and topped out at 80 mph.

Chase Becker, RHP/IF (2021, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) showed tools both at the plate and on the mound. He battled through some command issues during his start but sat in the 79-81 mph range. The swing is fly-ball oriented but he gets it through the zone quickly and swings with intent to drive the baseball.

Tyler Hare, RHP (2021, Atlanta, Ga.) put together a strong start for the Ninth Inning Royals in the first round of the playoffs. The delivery is simple, easy, and very low effort. He hit his spots well early on and filled the lower third of the strike zone. The fastball was true in life and sat in the 77-80 mph range during the first inning of work.

Jayvohn Blackmon, LHP (2021, Pensacola, Fla.) started the semifinal game for the Pensacola Storm. He has a long arm action with a coil at the top of his delivery. He repeated his mechanics well and worked in the mid-70s with a good angle to his fastball. Blackmon showed interesting skills at the plate as well.

Jaylen Blackmon, OF (2021, Pensacola, Fla.) also played well for the Storm throughout the event. Blackmon showed good speed as well as great defensive instincts in the outfield. He read balls well and used his speed to range to his left or right including a diving catch in the left-centerfield gap. He was one of the team leaders in hits as well and showed a compact swing with quick hands.

Colby Wallace, LHP/1B (2021, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) threw a complete game early in the event and also showed promise at the plate. Wallace has a large and projectable 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with a lot of room to add strength. He created good angle and plane on his fastball that worked in the high-70s and touched 80 mph. At the plate, the swing will get long at times but there is raw power in the swing.

Harrison Owen, C (2021, Coto de Caza, Calif.) was a strong presence for BPA behind the plate all tournament long. He has a tall and lean frame and showed solid arm strength behind the plate. The receiving skills were also indicative of future ability. There were some timing issues offensively, but he showed promise.



Tournaments | Story | 7/18/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1

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Hudson Sage (’29, Houston, TX) had a strong start to his event, collecting three hits to drive in four including a pair of doubles. Sage operates from a medium right-handed frame with a mix of length and strength, displaying athleticism. He starts with a wide base, keeping the hands high and active, working into a deep inward leg load. The native Texan fires through a quick and compact barrel with accuracy and all fields impact. Defensively, Sage appeared in the outfield where he has proven to have a strong throwing arm. Cooper Holland (‘29, CA) deposits a solo homer to straightaway right. Upright setup from the left side, utilizing HH + an even base. Employs a hovering LL pre-launch. #WWBA @California_PG pic.twitter.com/RuPy6NR3oE — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 17, 2026 Cooper Holland (’29, Mission Viejo, CA) collected two hits to kick off pool play,...
College | Story | 7/18/2026

Cape Cod League Notebook: July 18

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Brandon Shannon | Fr. | RHP | Louisville | Bourne Braves  The freshman right-hander possesses arguably the most electric arm on the Cape, pairing a lean, projectable frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength. Shannon worked an effortless 96-98 mph throughout the outing with premium arm speed. His mid-80s slider generates plenty of swing-and-miss, while his 92-93 mph power changeup gives him a quality third offering to neutralize left-handed hitters. After flashing premium stuff during his freshman season at Louisville, Shannon has carried that arsenal into the summer and possesses the type of arm talent to develop into a Day 1 draft prospect as he continues refining his command and overall polish.    Another look at 1B/P Josiah Overbeek (@HailStateBB) Pull side RBI single here. @BourneBraves https://t.co/YA17RJnFo8 pic.twitter.com/Jw7iDMliZG — PG College...
Tournaments | Story | 7/17/2026

South Champ. & South Elite Scout Notes

Geoff Billock
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Peyton Alvarez (2029, New Braunfels, Texas) put on a display for Marucci Elite TX Ramirez. Went 4-8 with two doubles. Worked strong at bats, drawing a total of six walks. Lot of deep counts, putting stress on opposing arms. Also swiped a staggering seven bases over the span of five games. Repeatable right-handed stroke with hands that work quickly through the zone. Was an absolute force at the top of the order all weekend. Jack Simms (2028, Cypress, Texas) put together a strong showing for Texas Brigade 2028 - Konarik. Went 3-9 with a double, a home run, and five runs batted in. Showed some quick hands, working through an uphill plane, playing well to the pullside. Frame has plenty more in the tank, impact should continue to develop as he fills out. Riley Thompson (2029, Leander, Texas) had another loud weekend for Test Black. 5-9 at the plate with three doubles and no strikeouts. Super...
Tournaments | Story | 7/17/2026

BCS Midwest Championship Scout Notes

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’29 INF Aarion Gould (IL) drives this ball deep to CF for a triple. Simple setup w/ a controlled load. Keeps the barrel in the zone w/ good extension through contact. Big day at the plate going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI. #BCSMW @WhitesoxAce pic.twitter.com/QL9jPCTAv8 — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) July 12, 2026 Aarion Gould (2029, Chicago, Ill.) earned Tournament MVP honors after helping lead Chicago White Sox ACE 2029 to the BCS Midwest Championship. The right-handed infielder displayed a direct swing path with quality barrel accuracy, using the middle of the field approach. Present strength was evident, producing two doubles, one triple, while hitting .444 (8-for-18) with seven RBI, three stolen bases and a 1.277 OPS. Gould also contributed on the mound, tossing 6.0 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out six.   ’29 RHP Xavier Alvarez (IL)...
Tournaments | Story | 7/17/2026

WWBA Midwest Regional Champ. Notes

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’28 OF Caleb Wilson (IN) drives this fastball into the RCF gap for a double. Quick hands and bat-to-ball skills on display. Good game at the plate. Finished 2-for-3 with an RBI. #WWBAMW @TopTierBaseball @PG_OhioValley pic.twitter.com/IC5dmPojcz — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) July 13, 2026 Caleb Wilson (2028, Crown Point, Ind.) helped lead Top Tier Americans 2028 to the 16U WWBA Regional Championship and delivered one of the tournament's top offensive performances. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound left-handed outfielder displayed good plate discipline, a quick bat and barreled balls to all parts of the field. Plus speed also added another dimension to Wilson's game on the base paths, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses. The Tournament MVP saw the ball extremely well, hitting .667 (14-for-21) with two triples, six RBI, four stolen bases and a 1.588 OPS. Brennen...
Tournaments | Story | 7/16/2026

17u Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-4

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17u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2 '27 OF Carson Bruce (GA) sent a missile off the 400' sign in dead CF on a line & laced another hit later on. Couple of really impressive swings & has low effort barrel jump. #NatElite @PG_Georgia @Official_ECB https://t.co/lkthA2Uk1T pic.twitter.com/RimhoEzEVA — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 14, 2026 Carson Bruce (2027, Powder Springs, Ga.) showed off some real impact and looked very comfortable in the box on Tuesday. The Georgia commit collected four hits on the day out of the cleanup spot for East Cobb Astros 17U. His most impressive swing on the day came in game two, sending an absolute missile off of the 400 foot sign in dead center, strolling in for a double. The ball came off the bat screaming and reached the center field in a blink. The impact comes very easy for the left-handed stick and the ball jumps with low effort. Bruce...
Tournaments | Story | 7/16/2026

Top Talent On Display at 17u BCS

Alyssa Golden
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The 21st annual 17U BCS National Championship brings together some of the nation’s top programs and elite 2027 prospects to Fort Myers, Florida, from July 17-21. With dozens of Division I commits and nationally ranked prospects set to compete, here are some of the players expected to make the biggest impact throughout the weekend. For Florida Burn 2027 Scout, which is currently ranked #5 nationally Florida Burn will be No. 107-ranked outfielder RJ Shields and No. 129-ranked third baseman Braedon Mackay. One of the premier two-way prospects in the tournament, Shields, brings one of the strongest arms in the field. The Venice, Florida native has run his fastball up to 95 mph while also showcasing a 98 mph throwing arm from the outfield, making him a weapon on both sides of the ball. On the mound this season, the Mississippi State commit has struck out 29 batters in 15.1 innings,...
Tournaments | Story | 7/15/2026

WWBA Arrives in Arizona

Emily Hicks
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After another week of summer baseball, Perfect Game action returns to Surprise Stadium as teams prepare for another exciting week of competition at the WWBA Championship. From July 14-18, some of the top programs in travel baseball will take the field looking to compete for a championship and showcase their talent against high-level competition.  The tournament will feature both the 15U and 16U divisions, bringing together talented teams and rising prospects from across the West and beyond. With several days of pool play and championship bracket action, teams will have the opportunity to test themselves against strong opponents while competing on one of the biggest stages of the summer.  Surprise Stadium will provide the setting for a week filled with competitive matchups, standout performances, and prospects looking to make an impact. From dominant pitching performances to...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/15/2026

East Cobb Go Undefeated, Takes 14U BCS

Alyssa Golden
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East Cobb Goes Undefeated, Takes 14U BCS Twenty years after winning the inaugural 14U BCS National Championship in 2006, the East Cobb Astros once again stood atop the tournament, defeating the Original Florida Pokers 7-4 at JetBlue Park. A hot, sunny afternoon set the stage for a tightly contested match between the Original Florida Pokers 2030 and East Cobb Astros 14U Orange. Although the Pokers had a two-run lead with just three innings to go, East Cobb showed their team had no quit as they pulled away with a 7-4 victory. The teams battled through a highly contested tournament field of over sixty teams from across the country, with the Pokers coming in 8-1 and East Cobb entering 8-0 in tournament play. Cohen Carter started on the mound for East Cobb, allowing seven hits and no walks while striking out three batters over four innings. His fastball sat 71-75 mph. Silas Anstett opened the...
Tournaments | Story | 7/15/2026

Stars Marucci '27 Loaded and Poised

Kinley Kitchens
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Expectations naturally follow one of the nation’s top ranked teams. For Stars Marucci 2027, those expectations have only grown as the summer season has progressed.  Ranked No. 16 nationally and featuring a roster loaded with Division I commits and nationally ranked prospects, Stars Marucci 2027 entered the 2026 Perfect Game 17U National Elite Championship as one of the top teams to watch.  Through the opening two days of the tournament, they have shown why they are a team to watch, opening the week with back-to-back victories over SBA Tucci 2027 (6-1) and FC Twins Scout (5-2) to build early momentum heading into the later rounds.  The talent on the roster is undeniable.  Virginia Tech commits Chase Colangelo, Yogi Colangelo, and Teagan Leach, Maryland commit Jerome Fortier, and Youngstown State commit Sam Capuano headline a group filled with college bound...
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