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Draft  | State Preview | 5/20/2019

State Snapshots: South Atlantic

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Perfect Game 2019 MLB Draft Preview Index

South Atlantic
– FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Canada and Puerto Rico


Florida

Best College Team:
 Miami
Best Junior College Team: Chipola
Best High School Team: IMG Academy

Prospect on the Rise: Matthew Allan, rhp, Seminoles HS
Wild Card: Carter Stewart, rhp, Eastern Florida State

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Florida Connection:
 JJ Bleday, of, Vanderbilt
Top 2020 Prospect: Tommy Mace, rhp, Florida
Top 2021 Prospect: Nander De Sedas, ss, Florida State

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Chipper Jones, ss, The Bolles School (1990, Braves/1st round, 1st pick); Alex Rodriguez, ss, Westminster Christian HS (1993, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick); Paul Wilson, rhp, Florida State (1994, Mets/1st round, 1st pick); Pat Burrell, 1b, Miami (Phillies, 1998/1st round, 1st pick)

2014 Draft: Nick Gordon, ss, Olympia HS (Twins/1st round, 5th pick)
2015 Draft: Brendan Rodgers, ss, Lake Mary HS (Rockies/1st round, 3rd pick)
2016 Draft: A.J. Puk, lhp, Florida (Athletics/1st round, 6th pick)
2017 Draft: Alex Faedo, rhp, Florida (Tigers/1st round, 18th pick)
2018 Draft: Jonathan India, 3b, Florida (Reds/1st round, 5th pick)

2018 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 70/59
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 23/17
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 39/14

Prospects in the Top 610:

• Riley Greene, OF, Hagerty HS
• Matthew Allan, RHP, Seminole HS
• Brennan Malone, RHP, IMG Academy
• Kendall Williams, RHP, IMG Academy
• Carter Stewart, RHP, Eastern Florida State
• Hunter Barco, LHP, The Bolles School
• Brady McConnell, SS, Florida
• Tyler Callihan, SS/3B, Providence HS
• Rece Hinds, 3B, IMG Academy
• Drew Mendoza, 1B/3B, Florida State
• Connor Walsh, SS, Niceville Senior HS
• Joseph Charles, RHP, The First Academy HS
• Brandon Sproat, RHP, Pace HS
• Evan McKendry, RHP, Miami
• Yordis Valdes, SS, McArthur HS
• Joshua Rivera, 3B, IMG Academy
• Christian Cairo, SS, Calvary Christian HS
• Ivan Johnson, SS, Chipola
• Nelson Alvarez, RHP, South Florida
• Vaughn Grissom, INF, Hagerty HS
• Dylan Eskew, RHP, Sickles HS
• Maxwell Romero, Jr., C, Pembroke Pines Charter
• Grant McCray, OF, Lakewood Ranch HS
• Brock Bell, RHP, State College of Florida
• Tyler Dyson, RHP, Florida
• Austin Shenton, 3B, Florida International
• Tyler Nesbitt, RHP, Labelle HS
• Jake Randa, OF, Northwest Florida State
• Drew Parrish, LHP, Florida State
• Alex Brait, C, Florida Gulf Coast
• Nathan Hickey, C, Providence HS
• J.C. Flowers, RHP/OF, Florida State
• Austin Langworthy, OF, Florida
• Brandon Walker, RHP, North Florida Christian HS
• Anthony Tomczak, RHP, North Broward Prep
• James Nix, OF, College of Central Florida
• Ryan Pettys, LHP, A. Crawford Mosley
• Mitchell Senger, LHP, Stetson
• Dustin Harris, 3B, St. Petersburg JC
• Tyler McKenzie, SS, The Benjamin School
• Isaac Nunez, SS, Lake Brantley HS
• Anthony Maldonado, RHP, Bethune Cookman
• Wil Dalton, OF, Florida
• William Bartlett, C/1B, IMG Academy
• Michael Dominguez, RHP, Jefferson HS
• Hylan Hall, OF, TNXL Academy
• Haden Erbe, RHP, Seminole State
• Brett Wisely, RHP, Gulf Coast State
• Tyler Owens, RHP, Trinity Catholic HS
• Hunter Perdue, RHP, State College of Florida
• Greg Veliz, RHP, Miami
• Joe Genord, 1B, South Florida
• Nelson Maldonado, OF, Florida
• Jake Holland, C, Montverde Academy
• Benjamin Rozenblum, C, Calvary Christian Academy
• Bryce Hubbart, LHP, Windermere HS
• Raymond "Trey" LaFleur, OF, J.M. Tate Senior HS
• Thomas Farr, RHP, Northwest Florida State
• Robbie Peto, RHP, Stetson
• Orlando Ribalta, RHP, Miami Dade JC
• Donovan Benoit, RHP, Santa Fe
• Matthew Corlew, SS, North Broward Prep
• Chad Bryant, RHP, Pensacola State
• Pedro Pages, C, Florida Atlantic
• Cooper Bradford, RHP, Florida Southern
• Paul Labriola, LHP, Cardinal Mooney HS
• Kyle Westfall, OF, IMG Academy
• Alejandro Torres, RHP, Belen Jesuit Prep
• Taylor Clapp, SS, Park Vista Community HS
• Blake Baker, RHP, Miami Dade JC
• Garrett Hiott, OF, Eckerd College
• Hunter Mink, RHP, Palm Harbor University HS
• Justin Tejeda, OF, Central Pointe Christian HS


Georgia

Best College Team:
 Georgia
Best Junior College Team: Gordon State
Best High School Team: Parkview

Prospect on the Rise: CJ Abrams, ss, Blessed Trinity HS
Wild Card: Daniel Espino, rhp, Georgia Premier Academy

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Georgia Connection:
 Graeme Stinson, lhp, Duke
Top 2020 Prospect: Emerson Hancock, rhp, Georgia
Top 2021 Prospect: Brady House, ss, Winder Barrow HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Ron Blomberg, 1b, Druid Hills HS, Atlanta (1967, Yankees/1st round, 1st pick); Mike Ivie, c, Walker HS, Decatur (1970, Padres/1st round, 1st pick); Tim Beckham, ss, Griffin HS (2008, Rays/1st round, 1st pick)

2014 Draft: Max Pentecost, c, Kennesaw State (Blue Jays/1st round, 11th pick)
2015 Draft: Cornelius Randolph, ss, Griffin HS (Phillies/1st round, 10th pick)
2016 Draft: Kyle Lewis, of, Mercer (Mariners/1st round, 11th pick)
2017 Draft: D.L. Hall, lhp, Valdosta HS (Orioles/1st round, 21st pick)
2018 Draft: Joey Bart, c, Georgia Tech (Giants/1st round, 2nd pick)

2018 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 20/18
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 28/11

Prospects in the Top 610:

• CJ Abrams, SS, Blessed Trinity HS
• Daniel Espino, RHP, Georgia Premier Academy
• Nasim Nunez, SS, Collins Hill HS
• Aaron Schunk, 3B/RHP, Georgia
• Tony Locey, RHP, Georgia
• Brett Thomas, RHP, Riverwood HS
• Brennan Milone, INF, Woodstock HS
• Will Childers, RHP, Lakeside HS
• Hunter Gaddis, RHP, Georgia State
• Kyle McCann, C, Georgia Tech
• Gavin Collyer, RHP, Mountain View HS
• Myles Austin, SS/3B, Westlake HS
• Cam Shepherd, SS, Georgia
• Alex McFarlane, RHP, Habersham Central HS
• Seth Shuman, RHP, Georgia Southern
• Zachary Maxwell, RHP, North Paulding HS
• Connor Thomas, LHP, Georgia Tech
• Jonathan French, C, Parkview HS
• Sawyer Gipson-Long, RHP, Mercer
• Tim Elliott, RHP, Georgia
• Michael Harris II, LHP/OF, Stockbridge HS
• Xzavion Curry, RHP, Georgia Tech
• Tucker Maxwell, OF, Georgia
• Landon Sims, RHP, South Forsyth HS
• Andre Tarver, OF, Ringgold HS
• Riley King, 3B, Georgia
• Ramsey David, RHP, Buford HS
• Tres Gonzalez, OF, Mount Vernon Presbyterian HS
• LJ Talley, 2B, Georgia
• Mason Barnett, RHP, Cartersville HS
• Ryan Dyal, C, East Coweta HS
• Terence Norman, OF, Kennesaw State
• Tristin English, RHP/1B, Georgia Tech
• Marc Church, RHP, North Atlanta HS
• Will Proctor, RHP, Georgia
• Amos Willingham, RHP, Georgia Tech
• Jonathan Cannon, RHP, Centennial HS
• Ethan Anderson, OF/RHP, River Ridge HS


North Carolina


Best College Team:
 North Carolina
Best Junior College Team: Brunswick
Best High School Team: New Hanover

Prospect on the Rise: Seth Johnson, rhp, Campbell
Wild Card: Blake Walston, lhp, New Hanover HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, North Carolina Connection:
 Brennan Malone, rhp, IMG Academy
Top 2020 Prospect: Patrick Bailey, c, North Carolina State
Top 2021 Prospect: Ryan Cusick, rhp, Wake Forest

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: B.J. Surhoff, c, University of North Carolina (1985, Brewers/1st round, 1st pick); Brien Taylor, lhp, East Carteret HS, Beaufort (1991, Yankees/1st round, 1st pick); Josh Hamilton, of, Athens Drive HS, Raleigh (1999, Devil Rays/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Carlos Rodon, lhp, N.C. State (White Sox/1st round, 3rd pick)
2015 Draft: Eric Jenkins, of, West Columbus HS (Rangers/2nd round)
2016 Draft: Will Craig, if, Wake Forest (Pirates/1st round, 22nd pick)
2017 Draft: MacKenzie Gore, lhp, Whiteville HS (Padres/1st round, 3rd pick)
2018 Draft: Jordyn Adams, of, Green Hope HS (Angels/1st round, 17th pick)

2018 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 54/51
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 11/8

Prospects in the Top 610:

• George Kirby, RHP, Elon
• Michael Busch, 1B/OF, North Carolina
• Will Wilson, SS, North Carolina State
• Seth Johnson, RHP, Campbell
• Blake Walston, LHP, New Hanover HS
• Greg Jones, SS/OF, UNC Wilmington
• Graeme Stinson, LHP, Duke
• Tyler Baum, RHP, North Carolina
• Austin Bergner, RHP, North Carolina
• Jake Agnos, LHP, East Carolina
• Kyle Brnovich, RHP, Elon
• Bryant Packard, OF/1B, East Carolina
• Spencer Brickhouse, 1B/DH, East Carolina
• Joe Lancellotti, RHP, North Carolina
• Ty Adcock, RHP, Elon
• Colin Peluse, RHP, Wake Forest
• Davidjohn Herz, LHP, Terry Sanford HS
• Chris Villaman, LHP, Ledford HS
• Adam Laskey, LHP, Duke
• Matthew Barefoot, OF, Campbell
• Jason Parker, RHP, North Carolina State
• Michael Bienlien, RHP, North Carolina State
• Morgan McSweeney, RHP, Wake Forest
• Trey Benton, RHP, East Carolina
• Brandon Martorano, C, North Carolina
• Ike Freeman, 2B, North Carolina
• Corey Joyce, SS, North Carolina Central
• Bryce Jarvis, RHP, Duke
• Dalton Feeney, RHP, North Carolina State
• Luca Dalatri, RHP, North Carolina
• Evan Edwards, 1B, North Carolina State
• AJ Wilson, LHP, East Surry HS
• Chris Lanzilli, OF, Wake Forest
• Luke Gesell, RHP, UNC Wilmington
• CJ Neese Jr., SS/RHP, Grimsley HS
• Raymond Torres, C, Providence HS


South Carolina


Best College Team:
 Clemson
Best Junior College Team: Spartanburg Methodist
Best High School Team: Bishop England

Prospect on the Rise: Logan Davidson, ss, Clemson
 
Top 2020 Prospect: Parker Chavers, of, Coastal Carolina
Top 2021 Prospect: Davis Sharpe, rhp, Clemson

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Kris Benson, rhp, Clemson University (1996, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)

2014 Draft: Grant Holmes, rhp, Conway HS (Dodgers/1st round, 22nd pick)
2015 Draft: Taylor Clarke, rhp, College of Charleston (Diamondbacks/3rd round)
2016 Draft: Chris Okey, c, Clemson (Reds/2nd round)
2017 Draft: Clarke Schmidt, rhp, South Carolina (Yankees/1st round, 16th pick)
2018 Draft: Seth Beer, of, Clemson (Astros/1st round, 28th pick)

2018 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 29/23
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/1

Prospects in the Top 610:

• Logan Davidson, SS, Clemson
• Zach Peek, RHP, Winthrop
• Dylan Brewer, LHP, Latta HS
• Kyle Wilkie, C, Clemson
• T.J. Hopkins, OF, South Carolina
• Anthony Veneziano, LHP, Coastal Carolina
• Luke Berryhill, C, South Carolina
• Dylan Rogers, OF, Dorman HS
• Cory Wood, 2B, Coastal Carolina
• Adam Sasser, 1B, North Greenville
• Kipp Rollings, RHP, North Greenville



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2026 Draft Board: Top 300

Vincent Cervino
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The 2026 MLB Draft class is shaping up to be one of the better in recent memory and, potentially, the best class in the last decade. It’s led by UCLA superstar shortstop Roch Cholowsky, a true five-tool prospect who’s the early favorite for 1:1. One of the most popular pieces of industry feedback when constructing this list was some variation of “Roch is too low” or “go up on Roch” and he’s the best college prospect since 2019 when Adley Rutschman (Oregon State, Orioles) was the consensus No. 1 prospect. Similarly to 2019, there’s a superstar Texas prep shortstop at No. 2, in 2019 it was Bobby Witt Jr. (Colleyville Heritage, Royals) and this year it’s Grady Emerson. Both Emerson and Alabama’s Justin Lebron would have been solid 1:1 candidates in years where Roch Cholowsky is not eligible and both have All-Star potential....
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Vincent Cervino
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March 24th Perfect Game/Player of the Week: Quinton Coats, IF, Cincinnati The Cincinnati Bearcats (19-7) are on the cusp of the Top 25 and are playing their best ball of the season. The offense has been the driving force behind their success, and it has been incredibly consistent having averaged 8.5-runs per game. In the middle of it all, Quinton Coats, is on pace for a historic season both within the program and on a national level. The 6-3/225 infielder from Olathe, KS has been launching home runs at a record pace and opponents seem to be powerless to stop his onslaught. With incredible strength in his hands, Coats creates easy loft and in 5 road games last week he collected 9 hits in 20 at-bats, with 4 home runs, 9 runs scored, and he drove in a total of 9 runs as well. As for his pursuit of history, the modern day BBCOR bat standard single season home run record is 34, set back in...
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Recruiting Notebook: March 23

Ryan Miller
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High speed look at the FF-SL from '27 SS/RHP Harry Chubb Jones Jr. (GA)... #BeastoftheEast @PG_Uncommitted @PG_Georgia https://t.co/zXWgDJjU0y pic.twitter.com/GUIUN4tWmw — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 25, 2025 Harry Chubb Jones Jr., RHP/SS, Class of 2027 Commitment: Alabama Jones recently flipped his commitment from Clemson to Alabama, landing Rob Vaughn and staff a high-end two-way talent in the ’27 class. The Georgia native possesses tremendous upside on the mound, working from a long and lean right-handed frame that displays projection and athleticism. Jones starts over the face before working to the belt and into a higher pronounced leg lift. He fires down the mound via a standard-length arm action and high three-quarters slot. Chubb’s fastball/slider combination and feel for the zone, with the heater showcasing run/ride traits and power into the high-90s....
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College Top 25: March 23

Vincent Cervino
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Time flies when you are having fun and the fact that we are almost to the halfway point of the 2026 season, proves just how entertaining things have been to this point. In what was an ultra-impactful week on the national landscape, there are some clubs fading out of the limelight while others are emerging from the shadows and showing they are a force to be reconned with. Conference play always makes the big picture come into view and we are now getting a feel for who the true contenders may be as the grind begins. The UCLA Bruins (21-2) keep their stranglehold on the top spot in the land as they remain unchallenged since the start of Big Ten play and finished the week with a (4-0) record. The Texas Longhorns (20-3) did lose back-to-back games this week but showed their resilience by winning an intense road series against now No. 7 Auburn (19-4). Georgia Tech (19-5) also had a (2-2) week...
High School | General | 3/23/2026

High School Notebook: March 23

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Talon Brown (‘29 CA) showing some intriguing stuff over 2.1 IP running the FB up to 89, living 86-88 while mixing in a BB at 77. FB heavy on the day w/ a limited pitch count. 6-4, 205-lb w/ an athletic operation working down the bump #PGHS pic.twitter.com/HkLmJHrB1W — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) March 14, 2026 Talon Brown 2029 RHP, Christian Brown features an advanced 6-foot-4, 205-pound, athletic, projectable frame.  The freshman has made two appearances on the young season working four-innings without allowing a hit or run and has struck out seven opposing hitters.  It’s an easy, downhill operation and the ball jumps out of the hand, using the four-seam often that has ride through the zone, sitting 85-88 and topping out at 89.  The breaking ball showed 11-5 shape with depth spinning it at 1900 RPM+.  Brown features an athletic...
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PG Teams Up with OZ Ball Tournaments PTY

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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 NAMES OZ BALL TOURNAMENTS PTY AS OFFICIAL AREA DIRECTOR IN AUSTRALIA, EXPANDING GLOBAL FOOTPRINT   Sanford, Florida (Thursday, March 19, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that it has entered into a new international partnership with Oz Ball Tournaments Pty, naming the organization as an official Perfect Game Area Director in Australia. The agreement establishes Perfect Game-licensed tournaments and showcases across major Australian markets, including Sydney, Brisbane/Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.     Australian events will operate under the Perfect Game brand, delivering the same...
Press Release | Press Release | 3/18/2026

PG Introduces Individual Player Entry

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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 INTRODUCES INDIVIDUAL PLAYER ENTRY, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ELITE NATIONAL EVENTS   Athletes Can Now Compete in Select National Tournaments Through Structured ‘Team PG’ Rosters   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the launch of Individual Player Entry, a new initiative designed to provide athletes the opportunity to compete in select national events even if their primary team is not attending.   Through the program, players can now register individually and be placed on a structured “Team PG” roster, allowing them to participate fully in...
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This week brings a new top team to the rankings as Johnson County (KS), on the strength of 10 consecutive wins and a 26-2 record, claims the overall number 1 spot. The Cavaliers have made 3 consecutive trips to the JUCO World Series and have the talent to make it back there again this spring. Florida Southwestern and Chipola have seemingly separated themselves as the most consistent teams in Florida. Welcome to the top 5 to the Gaston Rhinos who will be one of the first teams to 30 wins this spring. Pearl River stays as the top NJCAA D2 team and Fresno City stays as the top Juco team in California; both are coming off undefeated 2 week stretches. Welcome back to the top 25 to John A. Logan who is now 20-7 overall and have played one of the toughest schedules of anyone. And for the first time in several years welcome to the top 25 to the College of Southern Idaho, the Golden Eagles have...
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In every major sport, the championship is decided in the postseason. You can lose games all year, get hot at the right time, and walk away with the hardware. The regular season is a rehearsal. The playoffs are the show.  The championship belt changes that. Borrowed from professional wrestling, boxing and ultimate fighting, the belt travels the moment the holder loses — no brackets, no seeding, no second chances. A random Tuesday non-conference game in Milledgeville, Georgia  becomes a title fight. A spring trip to Florida becomes a gauntlet. The defending national champion can lose the belt before February is over.  We’re tracking three belts this season — NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NCAA Division III — each starting with the defending national champion. The results have been exactly as chaotic as you’d expect.  Worth noting along the...
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