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Leagues  | Story | 3/19/2018

Week 1 Recap - Spring League

The opening weekend of games in the PG Spring League was marked by weather delays, cold temps, schedule adjustments, and quality performances.  Even with the weather issues, games were played on the turfed fields at Southeast Polk and Mt. Mercy. 

Hitters Baseball 2018 vs Iowa Select Black 2018

About 35 scouts made the trip to watch the Hitters Baseball 2018 vs Iowa Select Black 2018 double header.  There was quite a bit of talent on the field from both teams and some quality performances to make note of.

Nic McCay (2018 - Carlisle, IA - South Dakota St.) took the ball to start game 2 of the double header and was dominant from the start.  He led off the game striking out PG All-American Jarred Kelenic (2018 - Waukesha, WI - Louisville) and never looked back.  McCay pitched at 88-91 MPH with his fastball and located it well.  The difference maker in this outing was his ability to locate his sharp curve ball at 72-74 MPH.  McCay threw 70% strikes and struck out 9 with his only base runner being a walk.  McCay has made steady progress over the past few years and seems to have taken another step forward yesterday.  

Clayton Nettleton (2018 - Davenport, IA - Iowa) was good as well pitching at 87-91 MPH.  Nettleton struck out 4 in his 2 innings of work and didn't allow a hit.  The ball was coming out of his hand well and it was a good first outing to build on.

The aforementioned Kelenic is known for his outstanding defensive ability and Sunday he lived up to that reputation.  Cal Harris (2020 - Peosta, IA - Mississippi) hammered a ball ticketed for the right center field fence.  Kelenic got a great jump on the ball and covered a ton of ground to make a full speed catch on the warning track, about a step before running into the fence.  There was a collective gasp from everyone in attendance when he hit the fence and fell.  Fortunately he got up unscathed and got the ball in right away to prevent a runner tagging up and advancing to 3rd.  It was the defensive highlight of the weekend.  Kelenic also had some quality at bats making hard contact.  He just missed a walk off home run in game one that came up about 8 feet short.  

Alex Binelas (2018 - Oak Creek, WI - Louisville) crushed a home run to straight away center field in game two.  He went 2 for 4 in the game and put together quality at bats all day.  He showed obvious strength on the home run as well as high level bat speed throughout the day.  Binelas almost beat out a routine ground ball to second base and showed very good speed down the line.  

Connor Van Scoyoc (2019 - Cedar Rapids, IA - Arizona State) pitched at 88-91 MPH with his fastball and showed good sink and run on it.  He pitched better than his stat line shows and didn't allow an earned run.  The ball was coming out of his hand well and he also showed bite on his curve ball at 75 MPH.  

Max Alba (2018 - Franklin, WI - North Carolina) pitched at 87-90 MPH with his fastball and collected 5 strikeouts in his 3 innings of work.  He worked around come control issues in the first inning and settled in nicely.  He threw his breaking ball at 80 MPH it showed good spin and tightness to it.  Alba had a solid first outing and should build off it well.

Nathan Rintz (2019 - Schaumburg, IL - Arkansas) pitched at 83-86 MPH with his fastball and was effective in his 3 innings of work.  He struck out 8 while walking 2.  Rintz threw 70% strikes and was aggressive in the strike zone.  He projects for velocity and also had a quality first outing to build off of.

Trevor Burkhart (2018 - Davenport, IA - Parkland) had a good day at the plate collecting 3 hits with a double.  Burkhart showed his speed on a bunt single and had an aggressive approach at the plate all day.  

Daniel Hahn (2018 - Cudahy, WI) had a big 2 RBI double for the Hitters in game 2.  He showed bat speed and competed at the plate well.

Cal Harris swung the bat well all day.  Aside from the hard hit ball that Kelenic robbed, he hit a hard double down the right field line.  He also had competitive at bats with good contact.

Levi Usher (2018 - Fairfax, IA - Kirkwood CC) appears to be getting close to 100% on his recovery from the broken leg and surgery last September.  Usher hit a hard single up the middle and collected 3 hits on the day.  

Brayden Frazier (2018 - Cedar Rapids, IA - Iowa) hit the ball hard a few times on the day.  He showed good bat speed and strength in his swing.

Top 2019 Performances

Sam Goodman (2019 - Dubuque, IA - Wichita State) was very good in his 3 innings of work.  He pitched at 81-84 MPH with a quick arm action.  He threw his curve ball for strikes at 75 MPH with good shape and spin to it.  Goodman needed just 30 pitches, 70% of them strikes, to strike out 5 in his 3 innings.  It was a very good start of the season for Goodman.

Zach Bierman (2019 - Dubuque, IA) pitched very well at 81-84 MPH with his fastball and threw 76% strikes.  He threw a sharp curve ball for strikes and has made big strides since last fall.  Bierman was dominant not allowing a hit while striking out 5 in his 2 innings of work.

Casey Sole (2019 - Cedar Falls, IA - Southeast Missouri State) swung the bat well collecting 3 hits with an RBI and 2 runs.  He had quality at bats and hit the ball hard.

Austin Simpson (2019 - Fairfield, IA) showed good bat speed and strength in his swing all weekend.  He collected 3 RBI on the day to go with consistent hard contact.  He hit a hard double down the right field line and showed an aggressive approach.

Spencer Whitlock (Wauwatosa, WI) pitched well throwing 3.2 innings and allowing just 1 hit with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks.  He topped at 81 MPH and competed well.

Nick Fleckenstein (2019 - North Liberty, IA) collected 3 hits with a double, RBI, and 2 stolen bases.  

Top 2020 Performances

Joseph Harris (2020 - Marshalltown, IA) swung a hot bat all weekend collecting 5 hits with 2 doubles and an RBI.  Harris is a big strong kid with bat speed and good hitting tools.

Casey Young (2020 - Winterset, IA) showed good hitting tools collecting 4 hits  with 2 triples and 3 RBI.  Young showed a smooth swing with bat speed.  He also pitched and allowed just 1 hit in 2 innings with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk.  

Thomas Ward (2020 - Waukesha, WI) barreled the ball up consistently collecting 5 hits with a double and 5 RBI.  He had himself a great first weekend.

Josh Meulemans (2020 - Sussex, WI) had 3 hits with an RBI and stolen base.  

Tyler Tscherter (2020 - Reinbeck, IA) pitched well at 80-84 MPH and didn't allow a hit.  He was dominant and struck out 8  in his 3 innings of work.  He showed command of his fastball and showed pitchability.

Alex Pendergast (2020 - West Des Moines, IA) swung the bat well collecting 4 hits with 3 RBI and 2 stolen bases.  

Ethan Ellsworth (2020 - Indianola, IA) swung a hot bat as well collecting 3 hits on the weekend.  

Top 2021 Performances

John Doty (2021 - Urbandale, IA) had 3 hits on the weekend with 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases.  

Cael Luzum (2021 - Decorah, IA) topped at 78 MPH and had a quality outing.  He struck out 5 in his 2 innings of work and walked 2.

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Iowa Spring League Notebook: Week 5

Perfect Game Staff
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Dawson Weller (2027, Ottumwa, IA) showcased his two-way potential with a strong performance this weekend. On the mound, worked two clean innings while striking out 3 consistently living in the zone and getting ahead with first-pitch strikes. Showed the ability to control tempo and attack hitters throughout the outing. At the plate made a big impact in the same game, collecting two doubles and a home run. Displays quick hands through the zone with the ability to connect on an uphill path and generate carry off the barrel. A well-rounded showing that highlighted impact on both sides of the ball. Will Frederiksen (2026, Bettendorf, IA) had a loud weekend at the plate, launching 2 home runs and showing real impact with the bat. Generates plenty of juice in the swing with a simple, controlled load that allows him to stay on time. The swing works clean through the zone and produces strong...
College | Story | 6/11/2026

Collegiate Freshman All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards | Collegiate All Americans First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Alonzo Alvarez Miami FR 0.341 0.439 0.551 40 57 13 2 6 32 3 1B Ethin Bingaman Auburn FR 0.330 0.415 0.581 60 71 9 0 15 50 4 2B Ethan Ball Virginia Tech FR 0.310 0.420 0.660 43 63 18 1 17 52 3 3B Nico Partida Texas A&M FR 0.306 0.408 0.550 45 55 8 0 12 43 4 SS Jett Kenady California FR 0.320 0.350 0.573 36 66 17 1 11 34 1 IF Linkin Garcia Texas Tech FR 0.338 0.387 0.489 53 78 21 1 4 59 1 OF Angel Laya Oregon FR 0.296 0.396 0.538 49 66 10 1 14 47 5 OF Anthony Pack Jr. Texas FR 0.359 0.485 0.597 58 74 16 0 11 52 20 OF Jacob Parker* Mississippi State FR 0.339 0.449 0.732 51 57 10 1 18 62 7 OF Teddy Tokheim Stanford FR 0.352 0.414 0.704 40 70 19 0 17 47 0 UT Drew Grego Nebraska FR 0.326 0.417 0.531 33 57 13 1 7 44 5 DH Enzo Infelise Cincinnati FR 0.374...
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One of the summer’s premier events returns to the Hoover area this week as the 2026 Perfect Game East WWBA Championship gets underway. Now in its seventh year, the event has become a staple on the summer travel baseball calendar, bringing together some of the top organizations and prospects from across the country. A total of 132 teams will compete across three age divisions, including 38 teams in the 15U division, 48 teams in the 16U division, and 46 teams in the 17U division. Past champions include organizations such as Top Gun Team Alabama, EBC, USA Prime Alabama, and defending champion USA Prime Southeast 15U. As always, the tournament field features some of the nation’s top-ranked players. In the 15U division, all eyes will be on Alabama right-hander Tristan Blalock, the No. 23 ranked player nationally in the 2029 class and the top ranked player in Alabama. Blalock...
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Team Elite Takes Another PG Elite

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After capturing last year’s championship, Team Elite Scout 14U returned to Hoover looking to prove their success was no fluke. Four days later, they accomplished exactly that. Behind strong pitching, timely hitting, and the confidence that has defined the team throughout the tournament, Team Elite Scout 14U defeated SBA Bolts National 14U to claim the 2026 PG 14U National Elite Championship and secure back-to-back titles. “It’s awesome,” Team Elite Coach Blankenship said. “This is our first event of the year, so it’s good to get it to start with them, and they won it last year, so I know they are excited to do that back-to-back, so it’s pretty awesome.” The championship game showcased many of the same qualities that carried Team Elite through the tournament. Ryan Johnson delivered 4.1 scoreless innings on the mound, allowing just two hits...
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SE Summer Showdown Preview

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East Cobb will host some of the top teams from near and far as over 100 different teams spanning the 13-18u age divisions will compete for a championship at the PG Southeast Summer Showdown to help their summer start strong. The highly anticipated premier Perfect Game event will commence with pool play on Thursday, June 11th while champions will be crowned on Monday, July 15th. The 13u Major division will be the youngest age group competing this weekend, but the talent will still be on full display. Doc Baseball American headlines the 11-team tournament, entering the weekend as the top ranked team in the Southeast Region, and the No. 7 team nationally. 14u will play as another major tournament and will feature three nationally ranked teams, including the No. 8 ranked 13u squad, East Cobb Astros 13u, who will compete in an older division for the second time this year. The No. 27 and No....
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Midwest Elite Scout Notes

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Adan Rojas (2027, Streamwood, Ill.) turned in one of the more dominant pitching performances of the weekend, striking out 10 over 5 innings while consistently dictating at-bats. The fastball worked 77–80 mph, topping at 82, and he showed the ability to elevate and miss bats when needed. His slider at 67–70 mph played as a real separator pitch, generating uncomfortable swings and late decisions. Showed strong tempo on the mound and never allowed hitters to settle in rhythm. What stood out most was his ability to maintain attack mode while still showing feel for sequencing.   Cruz Jaramillo (2030, Mount Pleasant, Wisc.) brought consistent energy to the lineup all weekend and was a tough out from start to finish. Finished with 8 hits over the tournament. The swing is compact with a strong intent to impact, and he does a nice job staying on time with his stride. When he...
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Top Prospects Set to Shine at Florida WS

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The Florida World Series returns to Fort Myers this weekend, bringing together teams from across the state for one of Florida’s premier summer events. The four-day tournament will feature competition in the 14U through 18U age divisions as teams battle for a World Series championship. From June 11-14, some of Florida’s top prospects will take the field looking to lead their teams to a title. The 18U division features some of the tournament’s top talent, including five players ranked among the top 500 prospects nationally, three of whom play for Swamp Baseball. Outfielders Nicholas Raber and Austin Schoolcraft along with right-hand pitcher Tyler Reeder will play for Swamp Baseball. Raber is a Fort Myers native and is committed to John Melvin Christian College. He has been one of Swamp’s top offensive contributors this season. The outfielder owns a .873 OPS with...
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Collegiate All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Vahn Lackey Georgia Tech JR .397 .519 .772 85 87 16 3 20 78 15 1B Tague Davis Louisville SO .355 .443 .848 68 82 10 1 34 98 4 2B Jarren Advincula Georgia Tech JR .434 .503 .629 74 111 16 2 10 66 16 3B Ace Reese Mississippi State JR .336 .432 .721 73 83 23 0 24 74 1 SS Roch Cholowsky UCLA JR .320 .452 .636 73 74 10 0 20 60 1 IF Tyson Leblanc Kansas JR .341 .425 .706 64 87 12 3 25 69 11 OF Drew Burress Georgia Tech JR .358 .473 .657 82 91 22 3 16 60 10 OF Landon Hairston Arizona State SO .400 .509 .860 82 94 20 2 28 81 11 OF Caden Sorrell Texas A&M JR .341 .434 .743 67 77 20 1 23 76 11 UT Quinton Coats Cincinnati SO .339 .430 .738 62 84 13 1 28 79 10 DH Daniel Jackson* Georgia JR .389 .492 .809 86 100 13 1 31 86 29 TWP Evan Dempsey FGCU JR .333 .412 .536 57 79 18 0 10 46 15 First...
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PG All Prospects World Series Scout Notes

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‘27 SS Caleb Hodge (KY) is your #ProspectsWS 17/18U MVP 🏆 ⭐️ 5 G | .692 BA | 11 R | 12 RBI | 5 XBH | 4 BB | 0 K A dominant weekend at the plate. Congrats to @KYPlatinum859 on the championship! 🏅 pic.twitter.com/1atWJAL3nm — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 7, 2026 Caleb Hodge (2027, Burlington, Ky.) posted absurd numbers on his way to winning MVP, leading the tournament in batting average (.692), runs (11), RBI (12), doubles (5) and OPS (1.881), all while playing an impressive shortstop. Hodge's swing is built around exceptional barrel lag, keeping the knob pointed toward the catcher deep into the load before snapping the barrel through the zone as the front foot lands. The result is effortless bat speed and consistent impact, with the ball jumping off the barrel. Even with the late acceleration, he stays remarkably connected throughout, allowing the bat speed...
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Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates
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‘26 RHP Jack Ryan (@StXBall) w/ an absolute masterclass in the region semis. CG/Shutout, 4 BB & 9 Ks & a No Hitter ‼️ FB worked 89-92, flashed a 93 1x. Velo held in the later innings 88-90. SL was plus @ 81-82 (2400+)/tight, while CH flipped in the low 80s, bottom of the zone.… pic.twitter.com/pdYaEqHmx5 — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 3, 2026 Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field...
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Final DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update

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