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Tournaments  | Story | 6/13/2019

WWBA Qualifier: Day 6 Notes

Photo: Reagan Burford (Perfect Game)

2019 WWBA National Qualifier: Day 1 Notes | Day 2-3 Notes | Day 4-5 Notes




Cade Smith (2020 Southaven, Miss.) once again proved why he is a top arm in the country for his class while throwing for Team Georgia. He showed a medium frame with a very lean, athletic build. The strong righthanded pitcher showed a very fast arm with some easy velo. He worked downhill while staying on plane and pounded the strike zone. With mature mechanics, he made easy work of the opposing team before leaving the game early due to the fact that he is expected to pitch in the PG National Showcase at Chase Field in Arizona here in a few days. He showed his fastball with some arm-side run sitting 90-92 mph while topping at 93. His curveball showed sharp bite with 11-5 movements to it. He only threw 3 1/3 innings while giving up no hits and striking out four batters. Keep an eye out for this Mississippi State commit to show his stuff and the National showcase and pick right back up where he left off, dominating opposing hitters.



Luke Barrow (2020 Oak Ridge, N.C.) starred in the other half of the pitching duel against Team Georgia. The righthanded pitcher showed a larger frame with a lean, mature build. He worked with a big, high leg kick before driving with his back leg and working downhill. With a longer arm action and three-quarters arm slot, he hid the baseball well proving to be difficult to pick up the baseball early for opposing batters. He seemed to be on cruise control while filling up the strike zone. The Coastal Carolina commit had a confident mound presence while working quickly, keeping his defense in the game. His fastball showed some late life while sitting 87-89 mph with a bit of arm-side run. His curveball flashed tight spin when down in the zone and sat in the mid-70s. He gave up only one hit while striking out two batters in five innings pitched.



Reagan Burford (2020 Germantown, Tenn.) is another prospect from Team Georgia who played some quality baseball this week. He flashed a bigger frame with a strong, lean build. The Ole Miss commit showed a big bat at the plate making loud contact all week. He started with a slightly spread out stance before working into a quick toe tap and then created some separation. With high hands, he worked with a slightly downhill swing plane looking to create backspin. He got the bat head through the zone quickly while getting extended. When he gets extended, he shows huge power to the pull side. Burford also did a great job of wasting off speed pitches during his at bats in the playoffs before he got the pitch he wanted and drove them into the outfield. Look for him to continue to progress at the plate and continue to be one of the top hitters in the area.

Andrew Hutcherson (2020 Fairburn, Ga.) made a big splash this weekend both with his bat and in the outfield. He flashed a smaller frame with a lean, athletic build. His bat came out in a big way this weekend. The leadoff hitter for Sox Baseball proved that he could both hit for power and contact. He showed a relaxed stance with high hands and worked with a linear swing plane. He sprayed the baseball to all fields and used his speed to create opportunities for his ball club. Don’t let his size fool you, he had multiple extra-base hits this week against top-tier pitching while also proving he can be your everyday lead off guy seeing countless pitches and hitting behind in the count with confidence. He also showed mature instincts in the outfield with great jumps and making every play look easy. Look for this uncommitted prospect to continue to grow as time goes on and he should be an interesting follow as the year rolls on.

Donovan Cash (2020 Sharpsburg, Ga.) is another prospect on the Sox Baseball roster who is on the way to making a name for himself with performances like this weekend. He showed a medium frame with a strong, mature build and very strong lower half. The big righthanded hitter showed he could hit for power while going deep multiple times this weekend, while also tallying some extra-base hits to his name. He started with a slightly spread out stance and relaxed hands. Cash utilized an uphill swing plane once he transferred his weight from his backside. He flashed great bat speed with very quick hands. When he gets extended, his power is incomparable to any from this week of play. Not only did he show out at the plate, but he also played a solid hot corner as well. The third baseman showed a strong, accurate arm across the diamond with soft hands as well. Again, look for this uncommitted prospect to make a name for himself this summer and down the road as well.

-Drew Wesolowski 

Eli Rungan (2021 Bowdon, Ga.) is a 6-foot, 170-pound centerfielder. As a lefthanded batter, Rungan stood with an open stance with his hands placed between the middle of his chest. As the pitch would come, he would load up with his hands moving back towards the left side of his body. The South Alabama native has a long but smooth swing. In the outfield, the Bowdon native made great reads on balls hit to the outfield and was able to limit hits to the outfield with his speed and path to the ball.

Colton Cosper (2021 Carrollton, Ga.) is a 6-foot-1, 160-pound lefthanded pitcher. Cosper took the mound for his team in the semifinals and delivered a gem. The southpaw worked quickly with a swift windup. He has very little movement in the beginning of his windup. Then he would introduce a high leg kick, followed by an explosion off of the mound with a long stride. The uncommitted pitcher controlled the tempo by moving quick and intermingling his breaking ball and fastball effectively to keep batters off balance. Cosper worked with a mid- to low-80s fastball, maxing out at 83. His curveball had a 12-to-6 break to it, which was knee-buckling to lefthanded batters. Out of the stretch, he was quick to the plate with a speedy sidestep while never losing accuracy with his pitches. The Carrollton native ended the game with 11 strikeouts while giving up no earned runs in the winning effort.

Garrett Madiak (2021 Carrollton, Ga.) is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound catcher. Handling the backstop duties for Warriors Baseball–Meigs, Madiak helped lead his team into the championship round with a great performance offensively and defensively. At the plate, the Georgia commit has a straight up batting stance with a strong load, dropping his hands for a quicker path to the ball. He has a quick swing that generates a lot of power, exemplified with his double to left-center field that went over 300 feet. More power can be added to the swing as he continues to grow. Behind the plate, the catcher was fully capable handling the position. He carries a strong arm and accurate arm, which allowed him to throw multiple runners out on the base paths.

Charlie Condon (2021 Marietta, Ga.) is a 6-foot-4, 180-pound first baseman. With the big frame that he carries, Condon is a force at the plate with the power that he can generate. The righthander has a straight-up stance with a big load. The uncommitted righthander’s hands drop low to his right pec while his lead left foot comes close to the middle of his body for a quick toe-tap. He gets good hip movement in his swing and can generate power from his legs, which was demonstrated by his no doubt home run that he hit over the fence in left field.

-Brian Treadway

John Armstrong (2020, Marietta, Ga.) is an extremely athletic, two-way ball player from 643 DP Cougars 17U Pralgo, and performed very well on the afternoon at East Cobb at the plate and on the mound. At the plate, Armstrong helped his team going 3-for-3 with a run scored. With the bat, Armstrong is confident in the box with his current skillset. He uses a wide stance with hands near his pec. He rocks his front leg towards his backside for timing, really doing a good job getting most of his weight on his back leg. From there his hands, which are already loaded near his pec, travel a quick and level path through the zone to the ball. Armstrong showcased keen hand-eye coordination on the morning and barreled up many pitches on the afternoon. Power is currently to the gaps, but he has obvious strength and generates a lot of bat speed. Power is to the gaps currently as well. Armstrong moves well for his 6-foot, 180-pound frame both out of the box and on the bases. A good athlete, Armstrong also performed well on the mound in relief for his team. On in relief in the third inning, Armstrong went the rest of the way going 3 1/3 innings scattering two hits and striking out four. His repertoire consists of a low-80s fastball that heavy arm-side run, and a 10/4 slurvy slider that was clocked in the mid-60s (65-67 mph). What makes Armstrong effective on the mound is that he uses an unconventional submarine arm slot and showed composure and pitchability while doing so. Went right at the opposing lineup and showed control of his two-pitch mix moving his pitches around the strike zone keeping his opponent off balance. Interesting two-way prospect that has a ton of upside and value moving forward.

Tiger Borom (2020, Jonesboro, Ga.) is a 5-foot-10, 155-pound very athletic and versatile center fielder. Borom, the leadoff hitter for East Cobb Astros 17u Navy, really proved that he is the straw that stirs the drink this afternoon as he consistently capitalized on opportunity presented to him, going 2-for-3 in the leadoff spot, with two runs scored, and an RBI on the day. In the box, Borom sets up with an open stance and hands close to his ear. He uses a bat waggle for timing, and steps to square upon pitcher release for timing. He has a short, fluid stroke, and demonstrated quick wrists paired with keen barrel control which he used to spray balls into the gap, mostly to the pull side. Tiger is a plus runner out of the box and on the bases and it translates to center field where he showed good feel and jumps on balls hit into the gap. Nothing seems to fall with Tiger out in center as he continually ran down all balls hit his way making plays look easy. High up-side individual with advanced feel for the game, Tiger has already collected numerous accolades at Perfect Game events in the past.

Ethan Stamps (2020, Madison, Ga.) is a 5-foot-11, 190-pound righthanded pitcher and utility player from Morgan County High School in his hometown. At the plate, Stamps uses a large leg-kick and has good, quick hands and wrists which showed to really flick his bat through the hitting zone with speed and barrel control. He demonstrated good balance and has current gap-to-gap power as he went 2-for-3 on the day with a deep double to the pull side gap helping his cause on the mound with three RBI. What was even more deserving of recognition was how well he battled on the mound this morning going the distance (seven innings), where he scattered five hits, an earned run, two walks, and seven strikeouts. He showed good arm strength, as even in the seventh inning as he neared and then passed 100 pitches, he maintained his velocity and his pitchability never wavered. Stamps shows good balance and rhythm on the mound, and his low three-quarters arm slot adds some deception to his arsenal. Stamps’ current repertoire consists of a mid-80s fastball with life, and a mid-70s slider with some tilt and occasional late bite through the zone. Stamps showed to mix his two offerings in all counts to both dexterities keeping the opposing lineup off balance and guessing all game, on his way to collect the win, sending his team to the semi-finals. A good overall athlete all over the diamond, Stamps was named by Perfect Game staff as a third-team Preseason Underclass All-American in the spring, which was his second time in as many years receiving a pre-season accolade by Perfect Game staff.

-Matt Arietta

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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. ...
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JUCO Top 25: April 8

Troy Sutherland
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Another week of conference play down and Johnson County continues there tear through the spring of 2026, they retain the top spot with Gaston nipping their heels at number 2 for the third consecutive week. McLennan jumps up to number 3 with a big series sweep over rival Texas powerhouse, Weatherford. Out west, Cochise just keeps rolling in the desert and California looks to be hotly contested all the way down the final stretch. A couple of debut appearances down the board with Harford, CCF, and Linn Benton all earning their spot on our top 25 for the first time in the first week of April. So many great records out there it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out with so many teams vying for seeding and conference championships on this final stretch run. Rank Team Record 1 Johnson County (KS) 38-2 2 Gaston (NC) 38-3 3 McLennan (TX) 29-7 4 Chipola (FL) 34-7 5 Walters State (TN)...
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Nick Herfordt
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We are past the midpoint of the college baseball season and the stakes are rising by the week. Conference races are tightening, schedules are getting harder, and the résumés that will matter in the selection room are being written right now — one series at a time. This week's most significant development came in Division II, where North Greenville swept Young Harris in three consecutive one-run games to claim the top spot for the first time this season, knocking Tampa from a perch they've held most of the year. It's a genuine changing of the guard at the top, and it's exactly the kind of shakeup that makes this stretch of the season worth paying close attention to. Across all three divisions the picture is coming into focus. In Division I NAIA, Georgia Gwinnett remains the standard while Taylor and Cumberlands continue to make their cases from behind. In Division III,...
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Iowa Spring League Notes: Week 1

Perfect Game Staff
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Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell (2027, Atkins, Iowa) was solid on both sides of the ball this weekend. He was able to show a clean move working into it, with the feel to impact it out in front and drive hard through contact. He had good barrel accuracy with feel to drive the ball well, especially working pull-side. He was 4-for-8 on the weekend with a double to his credit, driving in 7 runs as well. Mitchell-Birdsell also put together a good outing on the mound, delivering 2 innings of scoreless work with 3 punchouts. He worked the low 80s with some run, flashing a mid-70s curveball with good 11-5 shape and depth.  Maddux Mueller (2026, Amana, Iowa) LH bat with plenty to like in the batter’s box, and he put together a solid showing this weekend. He finished 2-for-3 with a double, demonstrating both contact ability and the capacity to drive the baseball for extra bases. Mueller...
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College Players of the Week: April 7

Craig Cozart
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April 7th Perfect Game/Player of the Week:  Andrew Williamson, OF, UCF  The UCF Knights (20-9) are coming off one of their biggest series victories in years when they went to Morgantown and took down the Mountaineers to take control of the Big 12 regular season standings.  The offense put on quite the performance and Andrew Williamson set the tone by leaving the yard in his first at-bat of the weekend launching a towering home run over the centerfield wall.  The 6-0/195 lefty from St. Petersburg, FL has one of the sweetest strokes in the college game today and when he goes, so do the Knights.  In the 3-game series, the junior collected 6 hits in his 10 at-bats, scoring 6 runs, on 5 walks, a double and he launched 3 home runs all told.  While he had a stretch earlier in the season where he was searching for his stroke a bit, he is getting locked in at the...
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College Top 25: April 6

Vincent Cervino
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With another week in the books, some teams at the top continue to prove they are elite, and others continue to fall by the wayside.  Meanwhile, there were several teams that had been lingering outside the Top 25 that had huge weekends to put themselves in the thick of things as every weekend has significant consequences for good or for bad.  The No. 1 UCLA Bruins (29-2) have now pushed their win streak to an incredible 23-games as they swept USC (27-6) who was previously ranked No. 7 in the poll.  The Bruins are off to a perfect (15-0) start in Big Ten play and are without a doubt the most complete team in the country right now.  The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (26-5) move up to No. 2 this week after they dismantled now No. 12 Auburn (22-9) in the midweek and then swept Cal on the West Coast last weekend.  Texas (26-5) moves down one spot to No. 3 this week after...
Draft | Mock Draft | 4/3/2026

PG Staff Mock Draft

Jheremy Brown
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Welcome to another Perfect Game Mock Draft. This is not your typical mock draft as it features 15 different GMs drafting the first two rounds of the draft. Each member of the mock draft was assigned two teams and as such will be drafting all of the picks in the first two rounds for each responsible team. The actual draft order will be presented below and we will dive into how teams made their selections and how they feel about the players drafted. It is important to note that this is not how we think the draft will play out in almost any capacity. This is simply an exercise 4 months ahead of time with a large portion of the scouting staff and some picks fall under personal favorites, best available, and a multitude of other factors. Chicago White Sox 1:1 Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA | 1:41 Jack Radel, RHP, Notre Dame The White Sox don’t overthink here and select Roch Cholowsky, who has...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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