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College  | Story | 4/28/2018

College Notebook: April 27

Photo: Carlos Morales/VMI



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During the season Perfect Game scouts will be traveling to some of the top series to watch the very best players in college baseball. Those observations, captured with both written notes and video, will be shared in the College Player Database as linked above, notes that can also be accessed on the players' individual PG profile pages. Throughout the season select reports will be shared in feature format to promote the players, the teams and college baseball as a whole.
 

Josh Winder, RHP, VMI



VMI traveled to Mercer this weekend for a pivotal SoCon series matchup and the Friday night game had big MLB Draft implications as the Keydets sent out ace Josh Winder to face off against Mercer Friday starter Austin Cox. At 6-foot-5, 210-pounds, Winder certainly looks like a big leaguer out on the mound with a very strong prototypical pitcher's frame that filled out nicely from his 185-pound listing in high school. 

The righthander fits the profile of a well-built starting pitching prospect, with a simple and repeatable low effort delivery with a clean arm stroke that allows him to be consistent both with his timing and command. Winder was remarkably adept at commanding the strike zone to either side and being extraordinarily efficient, the results coupled with the mechanics profile well for above-average command at the next level. 

Winder primarily utilized a combination of fastball and cutter/slider to keep the Bears at bay as he cruised to a complete game on only 112 pitches with ten punchouts. The fastball was a very strong pitch as his over the top arm slot and height gave the pitch natural plane with average-to-above sink to both sides of the plate. Winder flashed a 90 mph bullet but was mostly 91-93 mph with the pitch and held that velocity throughout the entire game as he was still pumping in 92 mph bolts late in the game. 

The secondary pitch varied it's shape between a cutter and slider, depending on what Winder wanted to do with the pitch and how hard it was thrown. The hybrid pitch lived in the 86-89 mph range all evening and when it was harder the pitch broke later, with biting horizontal movement that allowed him to get righthanded hitters to roll over on ground balls and even swing through a couple. It flashed some two-plane depth but it worked better for him when he ran it ever so slightly off the plate. Winder's success with the pitch should also be credited to his ability to command the fastball and tunnel it effectively, aiding in the deception. 

Winder flashed a couple of breaking balls in the 81-83 mph range that were mostly short breaking, different-look type of pitches. He rattled off a few with some depth but he didn't show the pitch often, just as he didn't with the changeup which was only thrown once by this scout's look at 85 mph and up and out of the strike zone. 

Winder's stuff was pretty strong all the way around during his effort on the mound, and he got the majority of his swing-and-miss on the fastball as he could just power it by some of the Mercer hitters. Winder's ability to command the strike zone coupled with his low-effort, polished delivery are all positive starter traits that project well to the next level. The lack of a clear third pitch might just be a byproduct of game circumstances, but all things considered Winder seems to be a safe bet to be drafted around toward the tail end of the top ten rounds in June. 


Austin Cox, LHP, Mercer



Lefthanded starter Austin Cox has generated a fair amount of buzz this spring as he has been an impact arm for the Bears since he set foot on campus, and his junior draft year is upon him. Cox was dealt the loss during this look, but showed off pretty impressive raw stuff which could culminate in Cox being a top-five round selection during this June's draft. 

The Friday night ace has a fairly well-built frame for that of a starting pitching prospect at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds with requisite size and strength throughout the lower half to take his stuff deep into games. The arm stroke is a bit funky but it's loose and fast, as the projection has played well thus far, his best velocity in high school was 90 mph, and it's not hard to imagine that he could end up throwing harder as he develops in pro ball. 

The fastball is what jumps out about the arsenal right away as it is pretty explosive. The pitch showed well early on as he worked 90-93 mph while touching one 94 and one 95 through the first three frames. The release point gives the fastball angle and life, especially when working to the glove side and in on righthanded hitters. The velocity waned a bit for Cox as he went on and sat mostly 87-91 mph in the later innings. 

Cox's curveball was the best secondary offering he displayed on Friday night as it showed above average early with late break to it and induced a fair amount of swings-and-misses, up to double digits by the end of his performance. The hook was 77-80 mph and he commanded the pitch well, slowing it up for strikes and tighten it up for sharper break on two-strike counts. His feel for the pitch was impressive, he was able to shift between 12-to-6 and 1-to-7 shape at will, and it's not hard to project plus in the future. 

The arsenal featured a bevy of secondary offerings with noted changeups, cutters, and slider/tweener hybrid pitches. The changeup was effectively a show-me pitch against righthanded hitters at 84-86 mph, however Cox just didn't land the pitch consistently enough to keep hitters off balance with it. The cutter showed some short break and he could manipulate it like a slider at times, but the breaking ball was a strange offering. He would occasionally drop to pure sidearm and turn in a frisbee breaking ball at 81-82 mph and it really didn't do much besides give the opposing hitters a different look at the delivery. 

With regards to the overall delivery, there was a fair amount of deception and moving parts to his motion. Cox does an exaggerated hand rise over his head before settling and immediately starting his windup, which is a quick-paced delivery as he slings the arm across some. The funkiness aids in the deception, but that also makes the arm stroke inconsistent at times, especially when looking at the release point. With some effort and strike-throwing concerns, he walked five with a hit-by-pitch and has 33 walks in 63 2/3 innings, Cox has some reliever risk to be sure, however the potential two plus pitches at the next level could be tough for some teams to pass up on and seems to be a sure bet to be selected early should he be signable.



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...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 6/23/2026

MLB Draft Reports: 300-399

Michael Albee
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2026 MLB Draft Reports: 400-500 300. Anthony Quigley, SS/3B, Northwest Florida State R-R, 6-5/215, Coral Springs, FL Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Anthony Quigley possesses a strong, physical frame with athleticism that plays in the box. There is bat speed through the zone with a feel to launch. The power stands out to the pullside. Quigley shows the athleticism on the defensive side, but is still likely best suited for third base at the next level.  301. Garrett Lambert, RHP, Mercer R-R, 6-2/200, Lilburn, GA Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Garrett Lambert features a strong, athletic frame with a quality three-pitch mix. The fastball works in the low-90’s with carry and cut. It is paired with a sharp slider that has sweep and diving changeup. Lambert has shown the ability to miss bats and throw strikes at a good clip.  302. Spencer Evans, LHP, TNXL Academy HS L-L,...
Tournaments | Story | 6/23/2026

UBC Northeast Scout Notes

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Mason Bicht (‘29 PA) stays hot, nukes this ball to dead CF for a Grand Slam💣 clear juice being put on display today #WWBANEChamp@PG_Scouting https://t.co/l24AwJ8RnB pic.twitter.com/iYgNvJcD2M — Perfect Game Mid-Atlantic (@PGMidAtlantic) June 13, 2026 Mason Bicht (2029 Lansdale, PA) was an absolute force offensively over the course of the WWBA Northeast Championship, ultimately ending his event with a well deserved most valuable player award. Finishing with a .571 BA including five doubles, a HR, and 14 RBI, the 6-foot-1, 210 pound prospect simply refused to get out, and was a major reason why his Philly Bandits squad walked away champs Monday afternoon. The stance for Bicht is relaxed and balanced with loose hands and plenty of bat speed to be found. He generates effortless carry to the pull side & middle of the field, flashing clear jump off the barrel with leverage created...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/23/2026

VSA, Swamp Crowned Co-Champs

Alyssa Golden
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Tournaments | Story | 6/22/2026

Florida World Series Scout Notes

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Ian Long (2026, Fort Myers, Fla.), a 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, came out firing for Swamp Baseball and ran his fastball up to 87 mph through the first inning. Generates power well with his lower half and does a nice job getting down the mound. Filled up the strike zone early and showed the ability to work ahead in counts. Samuel Mendoza (2026, Fort Myers, Fla.), a 5-foot-7, 155-pound right-handed pitcher, got the start for VSA and worked with a fastball in the low-80s. Mixed in a tight breaking ball that paired well off the heater and helped keep hitters off balance. Competed in the zone throughout his outing. Owen Augustine (2026, Fort Myers, Fla.), a 5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed pitcher, lived in the mid-80s with his fastball and made quick work of hitters. The ball comes out of his hand clean and he consistently attacked the strike zone. Showed confidence working...
Tournaments | Story | 6/23/2026

Coastal Region Scout Notes

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James Propst (2031, Indian Trail, NC) stands at 5-foot-8, 150 pounds with a lean, athletic frame and developing strength. A left-handed hitter and thrower, Propst is a versatile utility player. He consistently makes hard contact and brings an aggressive approach to the plate. Staying connected throughout his swing, he works counts well and consistently produces quality at-bats. Propst had a great day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, and a home run. Overall, he delivered an impressive offensive performance. Daniel Davis (2030, Columbia, SC) stands at 5-foot-11, 145 pounds with a lean, athletic build and room to add strength. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed. He shows a wiry frame with quick-twitch athleticism, a balanced stance, and a repeatable swing, consistently squaring the ball up. Davis went 3-for-4 with a double and a home run, scoring two runs...
Tournaments | Story | 6/22/2026

14u WWBA Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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2030 SS Cash Kelly (Franklin, Tenn.) is a buzzing name this summer as someone who is off to a fast start and looks the part as one of the better pure hitters in this class. He’s very comfortable in the box, showing an innate feel to find the barrel (and limit swing-and-miss) while the hands are fast and he can really accelerate the barrel. Defensively he has been excellent making plays look easy, showing nice range and enough arm for the left side. Add in the fact that he’s a strong runner and you have someone that can impact the game a ton. 2030 SS/RHP Trey Vandergriff (Milton, Ga.) got a couple innings of work at the back end of East Cobb’s first game and looked awesome, striking out 5 of the 6 hitters he faced with big stuff. He sat 85-88, showing dynamic arm speed and a really athletic delivery, while the breaking ball feel stood out, showing he can land it in any...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 6/22/2026

MLB Draft Reports: 400-500

Michael Albee
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MLB Draft Board: Top 500 400. Michael Barnett, RHP, UCLA R-R, 6-4/210, Lafayette, CA Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Michael Barnett has started games over the last four years for the Bruins, including 44 starts over the past three seasons. The fastball does not overpower hitters, but can generate ground balls at a high rate. A heavy fading changeup is the primary secondary pitch and plus offering. Barnett will use it often and miss bats at a high clip with it. A low-80’s slider adds a third offering. Barnett does not generate a ton of strikeouts, but pounds the zone and fills innings.  401. Connor Marshburn, RHP, UNC Wilmington R-R, 6-6/240, Cary, NC Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Connor Marshburn features an XL frame at 6-foot-6, 240-pounds. The right-hander throws from a low slot and attacks hitters with an east/west mix. The fastball works up to 94 mph with armside...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/22/2026

Hot Bats Help AZBC 2027 Take Title

Emily Hicks
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After three days of competition, the 2026 BCS Challenge concluded with a championship matchup between AZBC 2027 EB and AZ Aztecs at Goodyear Ballpark. AZBC 2027 EB came out victorious with a 12-1 win for the tournament title. AZBC 2027 EB took control early, plating 4 runs in the 2nd inning after Aztecs put 1 on the board in the 1st. The offense continued to build momentum throughout the game, capitalizing on hitting and aggressive base running. Leading the way offensively was Griffin Gregory, who finished 2-3 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. He got the game started for AZBC with a double lined out to left in the top of the 1st inning, getting the crowd and dugout going. Additionally, Beau Zacher, a top 500 ranked player,d went 2-2 with 1 double and 2 runs score, though he wasn't the only one to help out the offense. Logan Sanchez went 2-2 with 2 doubles and 1 run scored and hit .714...
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14u/15u Midwest World Series Notes

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Aiden Weishaar (2029, Geneso, Ill.) physical power bat put together one of the most productive offensive performances of the event, showing big impact off the barrel with advanced strength and leverage through the swing. Collected six hits including two doubles and two home runs while driving in 13 runs, consistently doing damage in run-producing situations. Creates loud contact with present pull-side juice and projects for significant power as the frame and strength continue to mature. Middle of the order offensive profile with the ability to change the game with one swing. Also stood out on the mound with a dominant 7 inning performance, punching out 11 hitters while working efficiently throughout the outing. Fastball ran up to 86 mph with good life through the zone and showed the ability to consistently attack hitters and miss bats. Highly intriguing two-way prospect whose combination...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u WWBA Returns to Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the most anticipated events on the summer travel baseball calendar returns this week as the 2026 Perfect Game 14U WWBA National Championship gets underway in Hoover and the surrounding Birmingham area. Now in its 19th year, the tournament has established itself as the premier event for 14U players across the country, annually attracting some of the top young talent in amateur baseball. This year’s championship will feature 129 teams competing for a national title, continuing a tradition that has seen organizations such as East Cobb Astros, Team Elite, USA Prime, SBA Bolts National, and defending champion ZT National Prospects take home the trophy. As always, the field is loaded with elite prospects, many of whom are already becoming familiar names within the Perfect Game community. Starting off strong with Christopher Cabrera, the No. 1 overall player and No. 1 third baseman...
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