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Tournaments  | Story | 7/7/2019

15u Northeast: Day 2 Scout Notes




There was plenty of big time production and talent being flashed around long island on Day 2 of the 15u WWBA Northeast National Championship, beginning with Gino Manicchio (2022, Ossining, N.Y.) a 6-foot, 195-pound third baseman who has gotten off to a great start this weekend for Team Beast 2022. He added a 2-for-2 effort on day two to an already impressive day one, hitting .667 through three games. Manicchio, a large physical lefthanded hitter that starts from a narrow stance with a high back elbow, takes a long stride into his launch position where he is able to get his barrel out front to the baseball. He showed a good approach at the plate, flashing pull-side power and good recognition of the strike zone. At third base, Manicchio has good footwork and a strong accurate arm across the diamond.



Jaylen Hernandez (2022, Brooklyn, N.Y.) is a 5-foot-9, 190-pound third basemen who led the way offensively for Team Beast 15u in a morning win over Bethpage Eagles 15u. Hernandez, ranked on the follow list by Perfect Game for the class of 2022, was 2-for-3 with a towering solo home run to center field. A strong kid with a medium size frame, Jaylen starts with an even and balanced stance with high hand placement, using a small hand hitch as a swing loading mechanism. Hernandez does a good job staying square to home plate throughout his swing approach and takes a slight inside out bat path to contact.

Brandon Biggane (2021, Rensselaer, N.Y.) is a 5-foot-11, 190-pound catcher who continued to perform well on day two. In a morning game against Batting 1,000 Seminoles (McCormick), Biggane was 2-for-4 with a home run and a pair of RBIs, helping the South Troy Dodgers to a 13-2 win. Possessing a medium frame with room to get stronger, Biggane starts in an even crouched stance with high hand position in his set up. Using a small hand load to get to a good even launch position, Biggane delivers the barrel out front with a short, quick swing that provides pull side power. Behind the plate he has good flexibility and advanced receiving skills  to go along with a quick release and accurate throwing arm.



Michael Sirota (2021, Queens, N.Y.) is a 6-foot-1, 170-pound shortstop and outfielder, who after an impressive day one followed up with another big afternoon. Once again showing off his offensive dominance and defensive versatility, Sirota has spent time at shortstop, second base, and in the outfield, showing comfortability in all three spots. The tools play wherever you put Sirota on defense as he has a great arm, good range, and great hands. He also showed off his power and pure speed on offense, going 3-for-7 with a pair of triples and a homerun to go along with six RBIs on the day. Sirota is making an early push for the all-tournament team while placing himself in the running for the MVP award if his NY Gothams 15u team can make a playoff run on Monday. Either way, Sirota has been fun to watch and has established himself as a top level prospect to keep a close eye on.



Max Pizzolato (2022, Monroe, Conn.), a 5-foot-11, 165-pound outfielder, was impressive in a doubleheader Sunday. Pizzolato finished 3-for-6 on the day with a home run and five RBI while scoring three runs. Pizzolato has a long and projectable frame with room to add size and strength. He has a balanced set up and starts his approach with a medium leg kick as his loading mechanism, followed by a quick and level bat path that enables him to get the barrel to his front side very efficiently. In the outfield, Pizzolato has good speed and instincts that allow him to track balls, and produce an accurate, above average arm with some carry. 

Tyler Borwhat (2021, Glenville, N.Y.), a 6-foot-3, 180-pound outfielder, carried his Titans Elite team to a 12-6 win in game four of pool play, going 2-for-4 with two homeruns and six RBIs. Borwhat has a massive frame with wide shoulders and long arms that allows for room to add strength. Borwhat has an unusual body awareness for a young player with his build. He does a good job in keeping his body calm and in rhythm from his stance through his load and swing. Borwhat has present power to all fields, and looks to have a chance to develop his power into a plus tool as he fills out that frame.

Aidan Dolinsky (2021, New York, N.Y.), a 6-foot-4, 225-pound righthanded pitcher, has a large strong frame with long arms and big hands. Working from an abbreviated windup, Dolinsky has a long, deep arm circle with an overhand release point. Dolinsky has good arm strength and pitches off his fastball, sitting in the high-70s and low-80s, topping at 83 mph. Dolinsky throws an overhand 12-to-6 curveball that has great spin and good bite at the plate. While he had some command issues in his two-inning outing, Dolinsky flashed intriguing an interesting pitch mix and is a player to follow as he puts together consistency with his motion.

Antonio Pena (2021, Brooklyn, N.Y.), a 5-foot-10, 160-pound infielder and righthanded pitcher, was impressive in a short relief appearance today against the NY Gothams 15u (22). Pena threw two scoreless frames, sporting a low-80s fastball and topping out at 84 mph to go along with a high-60s breaking ball. Pena is very athletic, playing the infield when not on the mound with a loose clean arm circle.




Tournaments | Championship | 6/15/2026

WC Ghost Claims Arizona All-State Title

Emily Hicks
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In a championship game that featured strong pitching and sharp defense from both sides, West Coast Ghost AZ 16U pulled away late to defeat Overfly 2028, 5-3, and claim the Arizona All-State Games title. “We had discipline at the plate, on the mound, out in the field; everyone just did their thing. It was good,” said Cash Carmichael The two teams traded runs throughout the 1st and 2nd innings, making it 3-2. Followed by a single run scored at the top of the 4th by Overfly 2028, it remained tied 3-3 for most of the game. Both defenses made key plays to limit scoring opportunities, turning potential rallies into outs and keeping the pressure high in every inning. With the game deadlocked heading into the bottom of the sixth, West Coast Ghost AZ finally broke through. Bottom of the 6th, J. Haizen Reidhead recorded a single, Oren Tucker walked, and Josiah Shim was hit by pitch....
Tournaments | Story | 6/15/2026

Coastal Region Scout Notes

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Wyatt Smitherman (2028, Durham NC) had a solid day at the plate for USA Prime Triangle 16u Stars in their matchup against the Charlotte Colts. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound shortstop has a tall athletic frame. The left handed batter displayed a mature approach at the plate. Attacks fastballs and drives them with authority. He has quick hands and gets the barrel through the zone. Uses his lower half to his advantage creating enough torque to generate his power he shown. Smitherman finished the day going 1-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBI. Zachary Days (2028, Charlotte NC) had a impressive day at the plate for the Charlotte Colts against USA Prime Coastal. The 6-foot-3, 170 pound center fielder has a tall athletic frame. Days bats from the left side with a short but powerful swing. Very disciplined during his AB’s and applies pressure on the defense. He shifts his weight to his lower half...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/15/2026

Weather Can't Delay Top Tier Victory

Alyssa Golden
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A seven-run first inning gave Top Tier Roos American Red 2027 all the momentum they needed Sunday morning, but the road to a Florida World Series championship was far from straightforward.  After jumping out to an early lead against WBC 17u, Top Tier endured a 3 ½-hour rain delay before returning to finish off a 9-1 victory at Lee Health Sports Complex.  The championship game, which began at 8 a.m. and did not conclude until nearly 1 p.m., ended in the bottom of the fifth inning under Perfect Game’s mercy-rule format. Top Tier’s dominant performance was powered by a complete-game effort from Christian Davis and an offense that erupted for seven runs in the first inning.  Not even hours of uncertainty and lightning delays could keep Top Tier from finishing what they started.  Davis started on the mound for Top Tier and remained the entire five...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/14/2026

PG Softball Super Regionals

Erica Beach
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PG Super Regionals Dripping Springs, Texas June 6-7, 2026     DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX- The weather was nice, the Longhorns JUST won a national championship, and Perfect Game brought it’s first softball event to Dripping Springs. It was a weekend packed with college coaches, quality softball, and a great softball atmosphere. Over the course of the six-game guarantee event, our scout saw some amazing athletes. Below she highlights some of the athletes who caught her eye.   Destiny Sidiropoulos (2028, Houston, TX) of the Impact Gold HTX 16U was an incredible spark plug at the top of their lineup all weekend. She is a true triple threat who has great speed on the basepaths. She can soft and power slap, drop a sneaky bunt, and hit away with pop. Her barrel control is next level, and she is fun to watch pick apart defenses. On defense, she is versatile and athletic. She gets...
Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

West Coast Summer Breakout Hopefuls

Joey Cohen
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With summer ball ramping up, the priority follow lists from our scouting staff start to take shape and every year a handful of intriguing names outside the national spotlight begin to separate. Digging deeper into the West region, there’s a group of prospects currently buried outside the Top 200 who carry real breakout and helium potential over the next few months. All 10 players featured here are coming off strong high school seasons and bring traits that evaluators tend to bet on whether it’s projectable/athletic bodies, strong secondary stuff, or flashes of impact tools. They may not be household names just yet, but the ingredients are there for significant jumps by the end of the summer circuit. Don’t be surprised if several of these names are firmly in the mix and climbing up early boards in a hurry before the fall rolls around. Two innings of work here from Jonah...
Tournaments | Story | 6/14/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Steve Fiorindo
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Nash McCarthy (2030, Camas, WA) was outstanding in his start on day two of the UBC West for NW Baum Bat, working six-innings allowing four-hits, no walks and struck out seven.  Standing at 6-foot, 170-pounds with athleticism and room to add.  Effortless mover down the bump with a low effort, up-tempo operation that produced a fastball that was up to 84.  He showed feel for the secondary offerings mixing in a firm breaking ball at 71-74 with 11-5 shape with depth.  Controlled the zone and the tempo throughout the outing, moving the ball around to all four-quadrants.  Projectable arm speed with advanced feel for the spin and strike zone.  Dylan D'Oyen (2030, Cerritos, CA) got the start for 5 Star 2030 in their opening game of the tournament and impressed over six innings of work.  Athletic mover down the mound with balance and repeats the delivery. ...
Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

UBC South Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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Quintin Blackwell (2030, Hercules, California) has, literally, been unstoppable this weekend for Premier Banditos Deleon. In six plate appearances, he has a walk and five hits. Doing it all with a double and two triples, while stealing three bags. Plenty of coil on the front side. Hands work through zone and the barrel stays on plane for a long time. High upside bat that makes an already deep Banditos lineup even deeper. Kenson Buth (2027, Trophy Club, Texas) has been an absolute weapon on both ends for Stix 2027 Scout. At the plate, he’s 6-9 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. Linear approach with a ton of bat speed. Plenty of impact at the bottom of the zone and showing some ability to do serious damage in the middle of the field. On the mound, he went four quality innings, punching out three. The fastball lived 86-90 with carry. Good feel for the slider in the mid 70s....
Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

WWBA East Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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Sawyer Pettit (‘27 MS) Has shown extremely well to start the summer of 2026. Its a physical left-handed hitting corner profile with big muscle mass. Will pass the eye test off the bus at the next level. The swing is clean with controlled violence and big in-air power that has shown up frequently. Good mover for the size and plays the game hard. Candidate for a big frosh season at LSU-Eunice in 2028. Keviyun McQueen (‘27 MS) Pair of barrels tied together here. Innate feel to hit with fast hands. Line drive approach that gets to pull side power in the air. Excellent athlete that will stick at a premium spot. #LaTech commit.#WWBAEast pic.twitter.com/xeintVTMil — PG Deep South (@PG_DeepSouth) June 12, 2026 Keviyun McQueen (‘27 MS) The Louisiana Tech commit just does not stop hitting. Left the yard to the pull side yesterday and followed it up with a 3-4 day with a...
Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

AZ All-State Ready to Take Place

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, eight teams will head to Goodyear Ballpark for the 2026 PG Arizona All-State tournament, setting the stage for what should be an exciting few days of baseball. With teams traveling from across the city, the field will be packed with talent and plenty of championship contenders. Among the teams competing in 16U are AZ Select, Marucci Athletics 2028 Grannis, Overfly 2028, Phoenix Phillies, Team Dinger 2028, T-Rex East Valley, USA Scout Team AZ 16U, and West Coast Ghost AZ 16U. Each team enters the weekend with its own strengths and goals, creating several intriguing storylines to follow throughout pool play and bracket action. One of the biggest teams to watch this weekend will be 10-10, T-Rex East Valley. Whether it's dominant pitching, high-powered offenses, or strong defensive play, T-Rex East Valley has already shown they can compete at a high level this season. A few...
Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

13/14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

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13u & 14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Tucker Richardson (2030, Mobile, Ala.) has already made a name for himself and he continued to play at the expected high level during his time in Hoover, finishing the tournament with a robust .700 average, collecting at least one base hit in each of his team’s games. Now the No. 10 ranked prospect in the country, Richardson more than once showed the ability to read and react to spin out of the pitcher’s hand, barreling up baseballs for a couple of his hits on the tournament. As much as the bat stands out, the defensive actions in the dirt are even better as he’s arguably the best defender in the class, making the most difficult plays look routing, including one where he charged hard on a slow roller with momentum taking him towards the third base dugout but thanks to the big arm, he was able to make the play look second...
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