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High School  | Rankings | 3/14/2019

Class of 2023 Follow List

Photo: Cam Collier (Perfect Game)

2023 Impact Players 2023 High Follow List

Listed below are five players identified early as being standouts from the high school class of 2023. We have released the initial follow list, including these five players, and the high follow list, as linked above. These lists will continue to expand throughout the spring, summer and fall months as players talents are identified and evaluated at numerous high-profile events, culminating with the 14u PG Select Baseball Festival in Fort Myers, Fla. over Labor Day weekend.




Derrick Mitchell, of/rhp, Tempe, Ariz.
Mitchell is only halfway through his eighth-grade year of schooling, yet college recruiters already know his name well and he’s certain to already be on their radar. Then again, Mitchell already stands at 6-foot-3, 185-pounds, allowing the projection to be easier to envision when watching the 14u age group, though in terms of tools there isn’t much dreaming required. The young Arizona native is listed as a switch-hitter, and despite his lengthy limbs, he shows balance from either side of the plate, as evidenced by hitting north of .450 in each of his last four tournaments, along with the ability to impact the baseball, already showing strength to his hands. Mitchell is more than just as bat at present, also offering one of the best fastballs in the class which he ran up to 86 mph at the WWBA Freshman World Championships last October and did so with a relative ease of operation on the rubber. He still has roughly a full calendar worth of months before he suits for his first high school game, but Mitchell has already made a statement on the national scene.

Aidan Miller, 3b/rhp, Trinity, Fla. 
There’s something to be said when a hitter digs into the box with confidence, regardless of how old he is or what age group he’s playing in, and with Miller that presence is immediately felt whether playing against his peers or up an age group. Already listed at a strong 6-foot, 170-pounds, Miller looks to utilize that strength in each and every swing he takes, showing some of the better bat speed in the country for a player his age and the subsequent jump off the barrel to match. Playing up an age group through last fall and early this spring, Miller created quite the buzz last summer during the 13u PG World Series where he hit .750 with two home runs and another 10 base hits to capture the tournament’s MVP honors. Like his older brother Jackson, a Wake Forest commit and PG Select Festival alum, Aidan has shown advanced offensive tools from an early age, though there’s also two-way potential with him. He has already topped out at 85 mph this January, showing obvious arm speed that will suit him well at the hot corner moving forward.

Ethan Robinson, rhp/1b, Antioch, Tenn.
The 2018 season was a fruitful one for Robinson, a 6-foot-3, 170-pound primary first baseman, as his true two-way potential was on full display at multiple events. Robinson already stands out for his ultra-projectable build, one he controls well in the batter’s box as evidenced by his .431-3-29 line over 72 at-bats last summer, swiping 11 bags in the process. The 13u PG Series Classic was one of Robinson’s best events during last year’s schedule, not only with the stick but also on the bump where his future may be brightest, capturing the event’s Most Valuable Pitcher award. At the beginning of last season’s circuit, Robinson bumped 82 mph with his fastball, though by the end of the year he was consistently bumping 85 mph with reports of mid- to- upper-80s coming in throughout this past offseason, a trend that will only continue to rise for the young righthander. His mechanics are simple for a player his size and age and there’s plenty of arm speed as you’d expect given his velocity, but he also shows the ability to spin a quality 12-to-6 breaker at present too.

Cam Collier, ss/3b, Chicago, Ill.
One of the many standouts at the 2018 14u Main Event Showcase, Collier stood out immediately for his 6-foot, 190-pound frame which sports advanced physical strength throughout. The son of former big leaguer Lou Collier, Cam’s loudest tool at present is his lefthanded power, though he is by no means an all-or-nothing type of hitter in regard to getting to the aforementioned juice. His swing is both smooth and fluid and his ability to impact the baseball with wood already would stand out amongst players a few years his senior, creating plenty of leverage out front and steady carry to all parts of the field and especially well to the gaps. In each of his three tournament appearances last season Collier was the youngest player, not yet having turned 14 but still managed to finish with a .370 average in that span with a couple of extra-base hits. Listed as a primary shortstop, Collier shows both the arm strength and clean actions with the glove for the left side of the diamond while staying in the dirt, though given his physicality he may slide over to third base long term.

Drew Burress, of, Perry, Ga.
Gaining a track record on the national stage by the time you’re 14 isn’t the easiest task, yet Burress has done just that as he’s a consistent performer offensively as evidenced by his statistics over the last three seasons. At a strongly built 5-foot-8, 155-pounds, Burress shows a natural feel for the barrel, and despite his current measurables, he’s able to impact the ball as hard as any as he showed throughout his round of batting practice at the 14u Main Event Showcase. He does a nice job of remaining on timing, allowing himself to stay through the ball and drive it with authority, something he did frequently last season with a .347-3-34 line, and has started 2019 on the same foot, hitting .412-2-10 with eight stolen bases over 13 games. The offensive superlatives could go on, but he’s also capable of making an impact from the outfield. The speed and instincts he shows on the bases translates well to the outfield, taking efficient routes with solid reads off the barrel which combines well with his arm strength, showing true carry and accuracy on this throws.




High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
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High School Top 50: Final Update With the High School season all wrapped up, today we take a look at our First, Second and Third Team All-Americans from around the country. Below you'll find three teams with stats that seem otherworldly from players who'll likely hear their names called in the coming week's MLB Draft. Within the "Notable Stats" section you'll see the individual award winners as well. First Team All-American Pos.  Name Class School State Commitment Notable Stats C Cole Prosek 2026 Magnolia Heights MS Ole Miss .595 BA, 18 HR, 79 RBI 1B Will Adams 2026 Hoover AL LSU .489, 13 HR, 52 RBI IF James Tronstein 2026 Harvard-Westlake CA Vanderbilt .531, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 21 XBH IF Grady Emerson 2026 Fort Worth Christian TX Texas .508, 8 HR, 56 RBI, 34/35 SB, National POY IF Jacob Lombard 2026 Gulliver Schools FL Miami .477, 10 HR, 52 R, 42 H, 14 SB OF Martin Shelar 2026 Marist GA...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

Freedom Classic Opens Holiday Weekend

Alyssa Golden
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More than 30 teams from the 14U-18U age divisions will head to Fort Myers, Florida this Fourth of July weekend for the seventh annual Perfect Game Freedom Classic. The tournament, running July 3-6, features several nationally ranked prospects from across the country as teams look to compete for a championship. Headlining the field are twin brothers Derek and Ryan Yormark of Merrick, New York. Right-handed pitcher Derek Yormack is the No. 51-ranked player in the class of 2027, the No. 1 player in New York and the No. 5-ranked right-handed pitcher in the country. First baseman Ryan Yormark comes in just behind his twin brother as the No. 3 overall player in New York, the No. 5 first baseman in the nation and the No. 90-ranked player nationally. Both brothers are committed to Vanderbilt. Derek Yormark has established himself as one of the top two-way prospects in the 2027 class. He has run...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
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16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2  ‘28 AJ Bonnette (TX) with 7 Ks thru 4 IP thus far, living 89-91 w/ heavy traits. Filling up all four quads & attacking hitters early in counts. Mixing a slurvy breaker & turning the CHG over well. @PG_Uncommitted #NatElite @Texas_PG pic.twitter.com/oz2XXoKHvt — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Aj Bonnette (2028, Keller, Texas) showed out on both sides of the ball at the National Elite Championship, but really stood out on the mound Tuesday. He toed the rubber in round two of the playoffs, proceeding to toss six innings with eight punchouts and zero earned runs allowed. The 6-foot southpaw filled up all four quadrants of the strike zone, attacking hitters early and often with his fastball. The heater lived in the 88-91 mph range with heavy traits, often setting up his slurvy breaking ball. Bonnette showed good feel...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
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Championship teams often reveal themselves when the game isn’t going their way. Performance Baseball 2028/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team did exactly that. Trailing Florida Burn 2028 Scout through four innings, the Brewers refused to panic. Instead, they relied on timely hitting, consistent pitching, and an unselfish approach at the plate, rallying a five-run fifth inning before pulling away for a 9-5 victory to clinch their spot in the semifinals. The comeback was fueled by contributions throughout the lineup. Six different players drove in runs, including two RBIs each from Aiden Capobianco and Cameron Massey, while Matthew Heredia, Parker Weston, Ethan Smith, and Aj Bonnette each added an RBI of their own. On the mound, Derek Wenzel set the tone with 3.2 solid innings before Ethan Smith shut the door in relief, helping preserve the comeback victory. Although the Brewers have had a...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/1/2026

JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
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JK Select Hawaii capped off an impressive tournament run by defeating GBG Vegas 14u Red14-4 in the championship game on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark, claiming the 14u West World Series title. From the opening pitch, JK Select controlled the pace of the game. The offense jumped out early, scoring 6 runs in the 1st inning after timely hits from MVP Sean Shindo and Kade Manarpaac. The early lead gave the pitching staff confidence as they worked efficiently through the opposing lineup. “I've worked hard to get better at my game for the past few months; it means a lot that I did well and performed in a tournament like this” said Shindo. Starting pitcher Maddox Prones turned in a strong performance, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 batters over 3 innings. The defense backed the effort with great plays in the middle infield, preventing GBG Vegas from building momentum....
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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Following a jam-packed week of entertainment at the 17u WWBA Championships, the top nationally ranked program, USA Prime 17u National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, faced off against Stacked Baseball 17u (No. 80 nationally) in the highly anticipated championship matchup as both teams looked to earn one of the most prestigious titles in all of travel baseball. Each talented squad entered the finale undefeated, but Stacked Baseball continued their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the Detroit Tigers Scout Team 10-2 in mercy rule fashion to become national champions behind explosive bats and impressive pitching. Stacked Baseball was the overwhelming top team throughout the week as the WWBA Champions outscored opponents by an absurd 117-12 during their 11-0 run. “We got some talented kids, but we played against a little bit of Goliath over there,” Stacked Head Coach Mike...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

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17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4  Day 5 | Day 6 Shea Corona (2027, Brooklyn, N.Y.) showcased some loud stuff out of the bullpen for MLB Breakthrough Series 2027. The New York native and primary shortstop topped out at 93 with the fastball, sitting comfortable in the 90-92 range. Corona paired it with a sharp and tight slider at 81-83, staying on the same plane until late. The pitch plays well already and the delivery is very athletic. The uncommitted right-hander went three scoreless and was in the zone plenty, striking out two while not allowing a walk. '27 SS Moises Gudino (FL) continues to stay red hot, working a long AB & cracking an oppo 2B on the 8th pitch. Really seeing ing well. #WWBA @Florida_PG https://t.co/OjNJ8Bmzao pic.twitter.com/WoDDp35EI1 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Moises Gudino (2027, Tampa, Fla.)...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

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Kinley Kitchens
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Tournaments | Championship | 6/30/2026

Flames Capture 18U BCS Title

Alyssa Golden
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Flames Natty used timely hitting and a dominant start from Beau Collier to defeat NLB American 7-3 and capture the 18U BCS National Championship on Monday at Lee Health Sports Complex. Despite being assembled just hours before the tournament began, the Flames quickly developed chemistry throughout the tournament. “This team was put together 12 hours before this tournament, and they went on a crazy run,” head coach Adam Vasquez said. “These kids know each other locally, but they don’t play together. For them to come together last minute like that, it’s crazy. I’m proud of them for that.” The game opened as a pitchers’ duel, with David Acevedo recording the lone hit through the first two innings. NLB American starter Hayden Graham kept the Flames in check early, allowing just one hit while striking out one over 2.0 innings. The right-hander...
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