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Tournaments  | Story | 7/9/2019

14u WWBA Midwest Scout Notes

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Brayden Bakes (2023, Algonquin, Ill.) was one of the tournament’s top players, excelling on the mound and at the plate. He struck out seven batters and allowed just one hit over five innings with a fastball up to 79 mph and strong command. Bakes muscled out 11 hits (six for extra-bases) with a smooth line drive swing and some pull-side pop.

The tournament’s MVP, Joey Garlin (2023, Algonquin, Ill.) enjoyed a productive weekend. He stands in the box with an even, crouched stance and collected 10 hits with seven runs and seven RBIs. Garlin gets great hand extension and likes to hit the ball the opposite way. He gets great reads stealing bases, ultimately swiping seven in the tournament.

Cooper Cohn (2023, McHenry, Ill.) was this tournament’s MV-Pitcher, striking out 12 batters and walking none over six innings. From a high three-quarters arm slot Cohn features a fastball up to 81 mph and a sharp breaking ball that missed plenty of bats. Cohn has an electric delivery with smooth mechanics.

Max Kalk’s (2023, Appleton, Wis.) versatility had him playing shortstop, first base and catching more than a few innings. He is a great defender at short and displayed good blocking skills behind the plate. His efficient bat path and level swing gave him seven hits on the weekend, with three of those being extra-base hits.

Andrew Ressler (2023, Huntley, Ill.) featured simple, easy mechanics with a sinking fastball up to 82 mph. His lower half works well and he throws from a low three-quarters arm slot. Ressler paints the corners and fills the zone with fastballs.

Tyler Koscinski (2023, New Lenox, Ill.) showed a strong arm defensively, making athletic plays at shortstop and third base. He also reached 80 mph on the mound.

Ryan Bakes (2023, Algonquin, Ill.) showed clear power out of the leadoff spot for the Pro Player Canes. With a quick swing and quick hands, he finds plenty of barrels and the ball jumps off his bat. Bakes showed off a strong arm behind the plate and reached up to 79 mph on the mound.

Hayden Timm (2023, Hortonville, Wis.) showed good bat-to-ball skills, collecting eight hits (four extra-base hits). The power came easy with a big frame and his ability to stay behind the ball. With a closed stance, Timm often hits to the opposite field.

Pierce Anderson (2023, Johnston, Iowa) slugged this weekend’s lone home run. The righty features a big frame with a quick swing and great bat speed that allows him to hit baseballs hard.

Eli Zollar (2023, Green Bay, Wis.) played well on both sides of the ball. He pitched six shutout innings with repeatable mechanics and a lively fastball up to 80 mph. Zollar also collected seven hits, with three of those being extra-base hits.

Krew Bond (2023, Mendota, Ill.) hit two triples, showing clear speed around the bases. He has a quick swing with good rhythm and great timing of pitches.

Aidan McDermott (2023, Marion, Iowa) struck out seven batters over four shutout innings for the Xavier Saints. The tall righty features a fastball up to 77 mph and throws plenty of strikes.

Ryan Jefferson (2023, Mokena, Ill.) is a smooth, slick defender at shortstop with quick feet and a quick release. He showed speed on the basepaths and has room to grow.




Tournaments | Story | 6/26/2026

Texas Region Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Tanner Ball (‘28 TX) comes out pumping that premium ⛽️! Fastball 91-95 T96 (x2) late life heavy ASR. Curve 73-75 true 12-6 🔨 late depth and landed when on top. Change 82-85 some tumble. Projectable 6-4 frame and it’s easy. #CentralElite @PG_Uncommitted @PerfectGameUSA pic.twitter.com/kS8hIKQEx1 — Perfect Game Texas (@Texas_PG) June 21, 2026 Tanner Ball (2028, Houston, Texas) showed some premium stuff in what was a quick two inning burst. Ball stands in at 6-foot-4 with strength in the frame and moves well downhill for his size. Fastball worked 90-95 topping out at 96 twice with heavy arm side run jumping out of hand and comes out easy. He went to a curve in the 73-75 range with true 12-6 shape and late depth that he could land at times when on top of it. Also showed a change at 82-85 with some tumble. Throws from a mid-¾ slot and the arm works. He has premium...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 6/25/2026

MLB Draft Reports: 200-299

Michael Albee
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2026 MLB Draft Reports: 300-399 | 400-500 200. Hudson Devaughan, RHP, Mooresville HS R-R, 6-4/195, Mooresville, IN College Commitment: Alabama Hudson Devaughan features a projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 195-pounds. The fastball works up to 96 mph with more to come. It is thrown on a downhill plane. A sharp curveball pairs well off of it and can miss bats. A cutter and changeup round out the pitch mix, but still need to be refined.  201. Cole Stokes, RHP, Florida State R-R, 6-6/230, Redondo Beach, CA Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Cole Stokes is an imposing 6-foot-6 arm with loud stuff too. The fastball works in the upper-90’s with sink. It is paired with a sweeper that can miss bats at a solid clip. Significant command issues will need to be addressed in order for the potential plus stuff to play more consistently.  For more on Stokes, read his college report...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/25/2026

PG Stars Over Florida Showcase 18U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Stars Over Florida Showcase 18U Division Clearwater, FL June 13-14, 2026   CLEARWATER, FLORIDA- Perfect Game Softball made its official debut in the state of Florida this past weekend at Eddie C. Moore sports complex. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was right for some great softball. We had many college coaches of all levels attend and our National Scouting Director was on hand to evaluate and highlight the athletes. We are excited for future events and the ability to promote and highlight the great athletes in the southeast! Below we highlight the 18U division where multiple athletes stood out.     18UDivision   Oakley Riley (2027, SS/UTL, Dade City, FL) of the Lady Bombers- Bowling was a standout player all weekend. She is an athletic and versatile athlete who is a great combination of speed and power. Offensively, this right-handed hitter has an...
Tournaments | Story | 6/25/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 2

Perfect Game Staff
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17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 An extended look at '27 LHP Connor Salerno (NC)... #WWBA @PG_Coastal https://t.co/A7OLjivIFW pic.twitter.com/rEA9pMizg8 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 25, 2026 Connor Salerno (2027, Indian Trail, N.C.) looked his usual self, dominant, in his one inning of work on Wednesday afternoon. The big-bodied southpaw got the ball in a short relief outing and continues to show why he’s ranked as the #1 pitcher in the class. The fastball has explosive life out of the hand and comes out easy, working in the 93-95 range, up to 96 mph once. He rounds out the mix with a firm slider in the mid-80s along with a changeup in the same velo range with arm-side fading action. The Mississippi State commit is a proven strike thrower with premium stuff and is one of the highest follows of the summer for professional scouts. Grant Sperandio (2027, Houston, Tx.) was...
Tournaments | Story | 6/25/2026

The Winning Edge

Kinley Kitchens
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Gulf Coast Edge has continued to build momentum in championship play this week, advancing behind a combination of timely offense, strong pitching, and contributions throughout the lineup. After grinding out a 4-3 victory over Canes American 14U to open bracket play, Gulf Coast Edge followed with a dominant 13-1 playoff win against Knights Baseball 14U National to secure their spot in the tournament bracket. The team features nationally ranked talent throughout the roster, but its recent success has been fueled by players embracing their roles and finding ways to contribute in key moments. Two players who embody that balance are outfielder Brayden Nims and fellow outfielder Nolan Richardson. Nims has helped lead the charge offensively as Gulf Coast Edge has advanced through the bracket. One of the most highly regarded players in the country, ranked No. 9 overall nationally and the No. 4...
College | Rankings | 6/25/2026

College Top 25: Final Update

Vincent Cervino
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With a postseason run for the ages, the Oklahoma Sooners (43-23) took home the National Championship and naturally finish the 2026 season as our No. 1 team in the land.  It is the third national title for the Sooners, playing in their 12th CWS and making their fourth championship series appearance.  They add to previous national titles won in 1951 and 1994 and did it by taking the most difficult path of any team in this year’s tournament.  In the NCAA Tournament, Oklahoma took down national seeds, No. 2 Georgia Tech twice, No. 3 Georgia twice, No. 5 UNC twice, No. 7 Alabama and No. 15 Kansas twice.  This was the second time that head coach Skip Johnson has led the Sooners to the CWS Championship Series since 2022 and the first time he has taken home the crown.  The North Carolina Tarheels (54-14) was one win away from their first national title and finish...
Tournaments | Story | 6/24/2026

ZT Finding and Maintaining Momementum

Kinley Kitchens
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When the summer season arrives, every team is searching for momentum. For ZT National Prospects, that momentum has come from throughout the lineup. After clinching their spot in bracket play with back-to-back victories, including a 16-0 win over Team Elite Scout 14U Black and an 8-0 victory against Hawaii Elite 2G 14U Black, ZT National Prospects have continued to showcase why they entered the week as one of the premier teams in the tournament. The roster is loaded with talent, including six players ranked among the top 50 players nationally in the 2030 class, but the team’s success has come from much more than individual achievements. In the opening bracket game on Tuesday, nine different players drove in runs as ZT National rolled to a 16-run victory. The balanced offensive attack continued in the playoff game, with six different players recording RBIs in an 8-0 win that helped...
High School | General | 6/24/2026

No Luck Needed for the Shamrocks

Cam McElwaney
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The spring has come to a close and with the summer in full swing, it’s time to crown a National Champion for the High School season. The Trinity Shamrocks out of Louisville, Kentucky had an incredible year and finished the season winning back-to-back state titles, more impressively finishing on a 24 game winning streak. The spring was filled with dominant performances from the Shamrocks, led by PG All-American Grayson Willoughby who turned in a dominant effort in the state title game, a game in which they won 12-0. They played a rigorous schedule that saw them go 2-2 at NHSI including a win over St. John Bosco (CA) as well as a win over Tampa Jesuit (FL), both of which would go on to win state titles in powerhouse baseball states. The accolades don’t stop there as they posted six no-hitters across the spring as well as 21 shutout victories, making this one of the more...
High School | Rankings | 6/24/2026

High School Top 50: Final Update

Tyler Russo
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With the high school season being in the rearview mirror and the summer circuit firing on all cylinders at this point, we bring to you the Final High School Top 50. The familiar faces still litter the top-50 in this update we get to crown a National Champion in Kentucky’s own Trinity. They rattled off 24 straight wins to claim their second straight state title. The 2026 spring saw the Shamrocks saw them dominate in-state competition as well as beat top level talent from out of state including wins over state champions from California and Florida. It was a tough decision at the top with Trinity (KY), Tomball (TX), and Aledo (TX) all vying for the crown along with a St. John Bosco (CA) team that just made it back-to-back Trinity League titles as well as CIF-Southern titles. Magnolia Heights (MS), Norco (CA), South Walton (FL), Harvard-Westlake (CA), Stoneman Douglas (FL), and Keller...
Press Release | Press Release | 6/24/2026

PG & Doubted Athletes Team Up

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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 ANNOUNCES MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH DOUBTED ATHLETES   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new media rights partnership with Doubted Athletes that will bring select Perfect Game games and events to audiences throughout the year.   Under the agreement, Doubted Athletes will broadcast a slate of select Perfect Game contests from across the organization's national schedule, providing expanded visibility for athletes, teams and events while delivering additional opportunities for fans, college recruiters and professional scouts to follow the next generation of baseball...
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