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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 | Story | 10/21/2026

Windy City Finale Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘27 RHP Jaxson Weiss (IL) pitched well in his 5 innings and put up some eye popping strikeout numbers. He punched out 10 and allowed only 2ER. FB T86 early and flashed a BB 72-75. #WCFinale https://t.co/M8GtCUgxyS — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 17, 2026 Jaxson Weiss (2027, New Lennox, Ill.) a right-handed pitcher put up big strikeout numbers in his start on Saturday. He worked five innings while punching out ten opposing hitters. The fastball topped out at 86 mph and sat in the 82-85 mph range most of the game. His breaking ball was his primary off-speed, living 72-75 mph. Weiss keeps his body under control throughout his delivery, helping him with his good command on the mound. He uses his lower half well with a nice leg drive and gets his hips through, guiding his backside. He pitched with confidence and stayed ahead of hitters most of the game. Hayden...
Tournaments | Story | 10/19/2026

PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers

Tyler Henninger
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The WWBA World Championship remains one of the premier events on the draft calendar as all 30 major league organizations descend on Jupiter to evaluate some of the top talent in amateur baseball. The event serves as a pivotal checkpoint in the scouting process, giving established prospects an opportunity to further elevate their stock while lesser-known names have a chance to put themselves on the radar of various organizations. This year was no exception, as several players made strong impressions and positioned themselves for increased attention heading into the spring. With that being said, let’s dive into a few draft risers and sleepers who stood out in Jupiter. Calum Andersen (‘27,CAN) had his A stuff working today running the FB to 96 mph with a devastating horizontal SL at 85 mph that can break bats. Mixed in a late breaking 12/6 curveball at 78 mph that induces weak...
Tournaments | Story | 10/20/2026

Jupiter Recap: Stars Being Stars

Vincent Cervino
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers With the 2026 WWBA World Championship in the rearview mirror, we're going to begin our breakdowns of 4 different subcategories, beginning today with the Stars Being Stars category. Most of the players below are household names or were teetering on the edge of such recognition, using Jupiter as their launching pad. From Perfect Game All-Americans to some serious helium names for the MLB Draft, the PG crew breaks them all down below.  ‘27 Samir Mohammed (FL) racked up 11 Ks thru 5 IP on 75% strikes. FB lived 98-99, T100 w/ tons of ASR & life thru the zone. Hit 99 mph 10+ times incl his final pitch of the outing. Had his sharp vert CB on a string & faded the CHG effectively vs LHHs (clip). #LSU commit. @PG_Draft #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting)...
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Jupiter Recap: Uncommitted...For Now

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars Gets your reads in now because by the time you reach the end, some of the talent in this article might be giving their commitments to a college somewhere across the country. Every player below did something that caught out scout's eye and should certainly be on the radar for college coaches, if they aren't already.  Braxton Sykes (2028, Brunswick, Ga.) tossed a total of six innings down in Jupiter, collecting six strikeouts while failing to allow either a hit or earned run during his tenure on the mound. The 6-foot-2 right-hander showcased an impressive three-pitch mix with excellent feel to locate in every part of the strike zone. His fastball lived in the mid- to upper-80s mph range with more velocity to project for as Sykes continues to add strength and...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 10/15/2026

Beyond the Board: C/UTL Gavin Kelly

Tyler Henninger
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Beyond the Board: SS Dylan Seward As the 2027 draft cycle moves through the fall and into the offseason, we kick off a new series called Beyond The Board. With each installment, we will provide an in-depth scouting report for some of the top players in the class, breaking down their tools, strengths, question marks, and overall projection. This week we are diving in West Virginia’s Gavin Kelly. The Mountaineer backstop posted a .382/.477/.725 slash line with 19 home runs, 44 extra-base hits, and helped lead WVU to Omaha in ‘26. Let’s dive in.  Player: Gavin Kelly  Position: C/UTL B/T: R/R Height: 6-foot-0 Weight: 175-pounds School: West Virginia Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pen. Physical Description: 6-0/175. Lean, athletic build. Sneaky strength throughout. Frame has room to fill out and get stronger.    Slo-mo look at the HR by Gavin Kelly (@WVUBaseball)....
Tournaments | Story | 10/15/2026

Big Offense Propels TBT/FTB to Title

Hannah Jo Groves
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Big Offense Wins TBT/FTB Phillies Scout WWBA Freshman Title Runs scoring in every inning led to the TBT/FTB Phillies Scout Team taking home the 2026 PG WWBA Freshman World Championship - winning over Canes National 15U 10-5. It had been a long week in West Palm Beach for the freshmen coming in from around the country to go up against the best of the best. While they had gotten to play on the backfields during the whole tournament, the players who made it to the championship game got to play it in the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Stadium. TBT/FTB showed their defensive strength right away - executing quickly to retire each of the first three batters. With the bats in their hands, they also showed speed to deliver - with Luca Briggs batting Trey Vandergriff in for the first run of the game and Kingston George quickly plating Briggs with a double in the next at-bat. In the first at-bat of...
Tournaments | Story | 10/14/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘31 Ryan Spann (GA) obliterates this ball for a solo HR 💣. Ball jumps off barrel & shows the juice and & PS impact. 3x @PGSelectFest alum. #BeastOfTheEast @PG_Georgia https://t.co/TgVGPfDRYc — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) October 10, 2026 Ryan Spann (2031, Warner Robins, Ga.) took home MVP honors after a standout weekend and finishing as the number one player on the top performers list. The top player from Georgia and number two player in the country led all performers in home runs (2) and tallied 7 RBIs on his way to a .400 average. The overall profile on Spann is super advanced for the age with electric offensive upside and one of if not the prettiest swing in the class. This will be a fun follow for years to come and I am all in. Carlo Rivero (2031, Apopka, Fla.) checks in as the number one overall player in the class and it’s easy to see why at...
Press Release | Press Release | 10/14/2026

Perfect Game Extends Turtlebox Deal

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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 EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH TURTLEBOX AS OFFICIAL BLUETOOTH SPEAKER AND AUDIO PROVIDER   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Turtlebox has extended its partnership as the Official Bluetooth Speaker and Audio Provider of Perfect Game. The relationship, which began in 2023, expands to include original content, player recognition and a larger presence at Perfect Game's marquee events. At the center of the extension is "Turtlebox Cage Sessions," a new series produced and distributed by Perfect Game across all its social media platforms. The 12 short-form episodes will feature...
Tournaments | Story | 10/13/2026

East Cobb/Padres Explode Late for Jupiter Win

Hannah Jo Groves
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East Cobb/SD Padres ST Explode Late for WWBA Worlds Win A hard-fought, crazy ending resulted in the East Cobb/SD Padres scout team coming back and winning the 2026 PG WWBA World Championship over the SBA/Marlins Scout Team 2028. The score was 8-7 after the championship was won with a walk-off balk. After going against some of the most talented, highly-ranked players in the country for the past couple days, it was finally time for the championship game at Roger Dean Complex Stadium in Jupiter, FL. The WWBA World Championship, or, as it’s more commonly and lovingly referred to as, “Jupiter,” has become a favorite for all who have been part of its iconic, golf-cart infested, electric atmosphere. This championship game was sure to entertain. The first two innings were scoreless for both teams as they got settled. Both defenses were making plays - SBA/Marlins executed a...
Tournaments | Story | 10/12/2026

WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 4

Marcus Thomas
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 James Watson (2030, Canton, Ga.) showed the two-way upside to start bracket play for East Cobb Astros 15u. On the mound the right-handed pitcher went three innings and with three strikeouts and spread five hits and two walks for three runs. Watson works from a hybrid windup from the middle-of-the-rubber into a small heel-turn and an around-the-belt leg lift before using drop-and-drive back leg mechanics into a longer, in-line stride down the mound. Showed some feel to get extension down the mound. The hands separate into a moderate arm action before accelerating through from an over-the-top arm angle. The fastball ran up to 86 with arm-side run and life. Paired it with a curveball with 11-5 shape and solid two-plane break. Mixed in a change-up in the upper- 70s with some vertical depth. Competed at the top of the zone well. Athletic...
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