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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 | 3/31/2026

14u East Spring Opener Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Roman Keister (2030, Dade City, FL) Could not miss the barrel this weekend tallying 6 hits including 2 triples and 4 RBI. Starts the load early and controls his body well, the up the middle approach really plays in game. Also worked from off the mound for an inning and picked up a punch out.  Colton Russo (2030, Coral Springs, FL) Showed off the power burning outfielders all weekend. 5 hits including two triples that carried over the CF and RF heads. Has a good understanding about using the lower half in the swing and the bat to ball skills really impressed.  Karson Blakney (2030, St. Augustine, FL) Made his impact in a big way this week, collecting the win in the quarterfinals. In his outing he went 5 shutout innings and struck out 5 while only allowing 2 hits. Worked in the mid 70s with the FB and topped out at 78. Also produced on offense driving in 5 RBI on 4 hits. ...
High School | General | 4/2/2026

High School Notebook: April 2

Steve Fiorindo
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Lennex Minor (‘28 CA) absolutely destroys this offering to the PS for a 2-run shot. 2-4 on the day w/ 4 driven in. Athletic in the box w/ a quick stroke and strength throughout the frame. Also closed out the game running the FB up to 88 in a St. Bernard win #PGHS @PG_Scouting pic.twitter.com/KF7BsKGcm7 — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) March 29, 2026 Lennex Minor, MIF/P, St. Bernard (2028) Minor had a massive day in my look this past Saturday in a game being played at the University of San Diego.  The sophomore had a pair of hits, one which was a no-doubt homer, and drove in four.  Minor’s athleticism jumps out on the field with twitchy actions both at the dish and in the dirt.  He features a 6-foot, 170-pound frame with room to add and generates from a strong lower half and exceptionally quick hands.  Showing two-way potential, he made an...
High School | General | 4/2/2026

NHSI Scout Notebook

Cam McElwaney
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An extended look at ‘26 RHP Wilson Andersen… 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 K. @HailStateBB signee. #NHSI26 @JesuitBaseball @Florida_PG @PG_Draft @PGAllAmerican https://t.co/VLwECd2qZ8 pic.twitter.com/JbTFR3Gd2l — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) March 30, 2026 Wilson Andersen, RHP, Tampa Jesuit  Andersen got the ball on day two of the event and showed a quick tempo, pounding the zone with a power mix. He ran the fastball up to 97 mph, working comfortably in the mid-90s, with a power curveball/changeup mix he showed confidence in. He’s one of the top right-handers in the class that saw his stock rise in Cary. Andersen is signed with Mississippi State.    An extended look at ‘26 RHP Cooper Sides… 5 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K. @LSUbaseball signee. #NHSI26 @olubaseball @PG_Draft @California_PG https://t.co/Ag1MfBAR5a pic.twitter.com/5wSszVjBn8...
All American Game | Story | 4/2/2026

All American Classic Heading to Citizens Bank

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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 DICK’S ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC HEADED TO CITIZENS BANK PARK IN 2026   Perfect Game makes debut at iconic Phillies venue during America’s 250th birthday celebration   Former Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel named Honorary Chairman of All-American Classic   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Thursday, April 2, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that the 2026 Perfect Game DICK’S All-American Classic will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, marking the first time a Perfect Game event has ever been held at the iconic home of the Philadelphia Phillies.   The game will take place on...
College | Rankings | 4/1/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 1

Nick Herfordt
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Welcome to another week of Perfect Game Small School baseball — and if you're looking for clarity at the top, you've come to the wrong place. Across all three classifications, the No. 1 spot is very much an open question, and nobody is sleeping comfortably right now. In NCAA Division II, Pittsburg State is stumbling at precisely the wrong moment, leaving the door cracked wide open for hungry challengers to come knocking. In the NAIA, defending national champion LSU Shreveport has dropped four straight and suddenly looks far more vulnerable than a program of their pedigree ever expects to be. And in NCAA Division III, the race for the top ranking is less a competition and more a ten-car pileup of elite programs, none of whom have done enough to pull away — and all of whom have done plenty to deserve it. Three classifications, three vacancies at the top, and a whole lot of...
Juco | Story | 4/1/2026

JUCO Top 25: April 1

Troy Sutherland
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Another week of JUCO baseball and another week full of wins for No. 1 ranked Johnson County . The Cavaliers have won 18 games in a row and have swept through the Jayhawk Conference to this point, setting a new school home run record along the way. Walters State returns to the top 5 this week on the strength of a 12-game winning streak. Both McLennan and Pearl River are coming off of undefeated weeks and look like strong top 10 caliber teams, while Midland (now 30-3) continues to climb in the rankings for the third consecutive week. For the first time all year this ranking will feature 4 California schools as Palomar joins Ohlone, Fresno City and Santa Ana in the JUCO rankings. Check back in next week for an update as most of JUCO baseball is now past its halfway point in the 2026 season. RK School Week Overall 1 Johnson County (KS) 4-0 34-2 2 Gaston (NC) 2-1 35-3 3 Walters State (TN) 3-0...
College | Story | 4/1/2026

Collegiate Midseason All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Midseason Awards * denotes Midseason Award Winner - All-Americans chosen based on statistics, prospect status, future projection, among other factors - Only true freshmen considered for Freshmen All-American teams - All Statistics as of Monday, March 30th First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Vahn Lackey Georgia Tech JR .423 .541 .845 36 41 9 1 10 36 7 1B Quinton Coats Cincinnati SO .360 .441 .896 38 45 8 1 19 46 7 2B Jarren Advincula Georgia Tech JR .411 .489 .563 31 46 2 0 5 30 5 3B Ace Reese Mississippi State JR .330 .417 .661 32 36 12 0 8 37 1 SS Roch Cholowsky UCLA JR .350 .493 .730 39 35 8 0 10 32 1 IF Dee Kennedy Kansas State JR .430 .549 .910 44 43 10 1 12 43 15 OF Will Gasparino UCLA JR .351 .468 .794 31 34 5 1 12 38 1 OF AJ Gracia Virginia JR .350 .504 .650 37 36 7 0 8 24 1 OF Landon Hairston* Arizona State SO .469 .551 1.027 44...
High School | Rankings | 3/31/2026

High School Top 50: March 31

Tyler Russo
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Another pair of weeks has gone by this high school season and with that we have another High School Top-50 Update. Southern states are within a few weeks of the end of the season while some northern states are just getting started this week. Through the end of the spring, we will be bringing you updates to the Top-50 along with state rankings updates coming soon. For the first time in 2026, we have a new #1 in the country as Orange Lutheran (CA) takes over the top spot after winning the NHSI. Venice (FL) came in second place at the NHSI after a thrilling game against Orange Lutheran and comes in at #2. Previous #1 team in the country St. John Bosco (CA) rounds out the top-3 and will have a big showdown against Orange Lutheran starting tonight. Barbe (LA) boasts a 26-1 record and comes in at #4 while Corona (CA) continues to string together wins and holds down the #5 spot in this update....
College | Story | 3/31/2026

PG Collegiate Midseason Awards

Vincent Cervino
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Midseason Awards  Perfect Game Midseason Player of the Year:  Landon Hairston, OF, Arizona State  The season sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston is putting together is generational, even amongst the Hall of Fame talent Arizona State has fielded over the years.  Hairston, the 5-11/195 sophomore outfielder from Queen City, AZ has his club on track for another postseason appearance and they will make plenty of noise in the Big 12 regular season.  To put things in perspective on Hairston’s season, he is currently 5th in the nation in batting average, 3rd in hits, 8th in hits per game, tied for 2nd in home runs, tied for 5th in runs scored and is 4th in runs batted in so far.  He holds a batting average of .469 while slugging 1.027 and reaching base over half the time with an OBP of .551.  Hairston walks more than he strikes out and has 12 doubles, 17...
College | Story | 3/31/2026

College Players of the Week: March 31

Vincent Cervino
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March 31st Perfect Game/Co-Players of the Week:  Landon Hairston, OF, Arizona State  The Arizona State Sun Devils (20-8) went (3-2) last week and now sit at No. 18 in our latest Top 25 poll.  They are proving that they are legitimate Big 12 contenders and Landon Hairston is making a strong case for National Player of the Year at the halfway point in the season.  The 5-11/195 sophomore outfielder from Queen City, AZ is putting up such loud numbers that they are almost hard to fathom.  In five games last week, the lefthanded hitter collected 12-hits in 19 Abs, scoring 13 runs on 6 walks, a double, 5 home runs and he drove in 11 runs on his own.  For the season, he has put together a slash line of .468/.991/.553 with 12 doubles, 15 round trippers, 45 RBIs, a 12:18 strikeout-to-walk ratio and he has swiped 8 bags so far.  It has been a special year for the...
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