THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,467 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,467 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Tournaments  | Story | 7/20/2019

16u BCS: Day 7 Scout Notes

Tyler Russo
Photo: Lane Forsythe (Perfect Game)

16u BCS Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6

With only the semifinals and championship game on the slate for Saturday morning, four teams looked to put their name atop the 64 team list as BCS National Champions. With 46 runs scored across the three games, many hitters got into their stride and put forth what they have to offer programs at the next level.



Brad Myers (2021, St. Petersburg, Fla.) picked up a pair of hits, including a double, in this look to improve to a strong 9-for-19 on the week. There is some physicality in the smaller frame with present athleticism that plays well to all parts of his game. The bat speed in the swing is outstanding as he uses strong wrists to adjust his hands and get on plane to pitches all over the zone. Using a mature approach at the plate, Myers profiles well as a top-of-the-order hitter as he has consistently proven to be a tough out with his bat-to-ball skills. He has quickness both out of the box and on the bases that enhances his game on both sides. To put it in simple terms, he plays the game hard and although not the flashiest of players with standout tools, he is a prospect to watch with the toolsy skill-set that has proven to be successful at the next level.

Brady Jernigan (2021, Sarasota, Fla.) continued his streak of making loud contact as he went 1-for-2 with a very hard hit ball to the pull side. The uncommitted catcher stands at a strong and rather athletic 5-foot-11, 200-pounds with a strong lower half. He consistently shows good coverage of the plate, rarely swinging and missing at pitches in the zone. There is big strength in the swing when he can get extended and drive the ball to the pull-side and the hands work well enough to turn the swing inside out and push line drives through the backside. Jernigan played first base in this look, but is known for his athletic actions behind the plate with a strong arm clocked up to 86 mph on the mound.

David Wiley (2021, Statham, Ga.) wrapped up a terrific week at the plate as he picked up three more hits in the semifinal game. The uncommitted 5-foot-10, 160-pound outfielder is a tough out hitting out of the leadoff spot. The body is athletic with room to add strength throughout. The swing is a bit raw in that it gets a little out of control and off-plane, but the bat speed is there and he controls the zone very well.

Evan Appelwick (2021, Madison, S.D.) also picked up three hits in the semifinal game hitting directly behind Wiley out of the two-hole. Uncommitted and listed as the No. 2 overall prospect in the state of South Dakota, Appelwick is an athletic middle infielder with tools that project well to the next level with some added strength and athleticism. The swing is very simple as he stays short to the ball, but lacks the use of the lower half at times. There is upside in the thin 6-foot frame and he has time to fill into it.

Ryan Waldschmidt (2021, Bradenton, Fla.) showcased outstanding bat-to-ball skills, becoming one of the toughest outs of the hitters to step in the box Saturday morning. The uncommitted shortstop stands at an athletic and projectable 6-foot, 165-pounds with a ton of room to fill in both the upper and lower half. There is present bat speed in the swing that creates pop to the pull side as he uses strong wrists to stay on plane and meet the ball out front. The athleticism in the lower half allows him to stay quiet and balanced with the body into and through contact.

Lane Forsythe (2021, Humboldt, Tenn.) has been outstanding all week for the champion Dulins Dodgers and Saturday was no different. Finishing the week 13-for-28 with nine walks hitting out of the leadoff spot, the Mississippi State commit showed that he can flat out hit while playing an outstanding shortstop. Offensively he profiles just as he is now: a leadoff hitter. The bat-to-ball skills are up there with some of the best in the class as he stays on a line drive plane. The potential to grow into some pop is there given four of his hits came in the form of extra-base hits, but the speed and athleticism creates some of that more than pure strength. Defensively, the actions are silky smooth as the position seems to come easy to him in terms of ranging around the diamond and throwing on-line with strength. He works through the ball well with great feel for receiving on the right hop and gaining ground to the bag in his throws.

Forsythe even took the mound in the semifinal game, tossing seven innings without allowing an earned run, while not walking any and striking out four. He worked predominantly in the 84-86 mph range all the way throughout the outing while landing a very good changeup and an average breaking ball. The future is not on the mound for the righthander given the high upside and tools offensively and defensively, but this effort truly shows that he is currently an impact player and should continue to be at the next level.

Aaron Saltsman (2021, Rockledge, Fla.) continued his onslaught of hitting going 3-for-3 in this look, including a very loud triple crushed to the pull-side gap. The strength in the frame continues to play now and the lower half athleticism allows him to continue to repeat a sound swing. The barrel stayed on plane as all three of hits came in the form of solid line drives showing just how well he continues to see the ball over the course of the summer. The uncommitted outfielder has a lot of now talent and a whole lot of upside to offer to a program at the next level.

Billy Graham Jr. (2021, Thonotosassa, Fla.) showed the strength that currently sits in his frame as he drove a very loud triple to deep center field for his lone hit of the game. At a physical 5-foot-11, 205-pounds, Graham holds some extra weight in the frame that could be converted to muscle and allow him to make that minor jump from a gap-to-gap hitter to a potential home run hitter. The swing is smooth when he can get separation and meet the baseball out front, but there are some inconsistencies in the control of the swing and his ability to stay on plane. There is still a lot to like from the uncommitted outfielder who looks to stick more at first base just based on the present athleticism level.

Dylan Leach (2021, Carthage, Texas) continued his stellar week on his way to an MVP selection by picking up three hits across the two games played Saturday, one of which came in the form of a triple that landed just a few feet short of the 405-foot sign in dead-center field. The switch-hitting catcher got the chance to hit from both sides in this look and showed that the higher potential seems to come from the left side, but is able to hold his own from the righthanded batter’s box. He has great vision at the plate as he hunts pitches on the inner half so he can meet the ball out front and drive it through either pull-side. The Arkansas commit has shown over and over why he is an elite level catcher with a hit tool that plays well above the profile.



Braden Montgomery (2021, Madison, Miss.) continued to show as an elite level talent as he went 3-for-4 with a triple in the semifinal game while hitting from both sides of the plate. The uncommitted two-way prospect was excellent on the mound Friday as he worked up to 90 mph, but only showed at the plate in this look. The swing shows a high level of intent from both sides of the plate as he looks to impact the ball with some violence through contact. The athleticism in the body allows him to hold his weight back and explode through contact from both sides. There seems to be a bit more pop in the swing from the left side and more of a contact-hitting profile from the right side, but both sides look to play at a high level now and down the road.

David Jeon (2021, Coppell, Texas), just a few days after hitting the national spotlight as he worked up to 94 mph, tossed 4 1/3 innings of four-hit, two-run baseball while picking up six strikeouts. The fastball wasn’t quite as electric in this start as he worked at 86-88, topping out at 91 mph, but he showed a greater command of the breaking ball in this look. Once again, Jeon worked solely from the stretch and showed easy life on the fastball from a simple and balanced delivery. The curveball showed the same hard-bite as the first look, but the break came a bit later in this outing on his way to multiple looking strikeouts and consistent swing-and-miss. Although not finding the same success as his previous start, Jeon was still very good and shows a high level of upside for a program looking for a potential power arm.

Patrick Turner (2021, Dallas, Texas) showed present strength in the swing as he picked up a pair of hits in the championship, including a loud double. He does a great job of adjusting his hands to pull them inside as he creates natural leverage on a line drive swing path. The ball continues to come off really well as he swings with the intent of driving the ball through both gaps. He possesses a strong body with some extra weight to firm up in the upper half and a strong lower half that shows a surprising level of athleticism at 6-foot-2, 225-pounds.

– Tyler Russo



Give us your feedback
Tournaments | Story | 6/7/2026

From Traction to Festival; Bond is Strong
Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
For many players, earning an invitation to the Perfect Game Select is a dream. For Cooper Mason and Tucker Richardson, it became reality.  Now teammates on Traction Canes 14U National, the two Alabama natives have established themselves among the top players in the 2030 class. Richardson enters the summer ranked No. 10 overall nationally and No. 3 among shortstops, while Mason enters ranked at No. 44 overall and No. 13 among shortstops. Both earned invitations to the 2025 PG Select Festival, one of the most prestigious events in amateur baseball.  But beyond the rankings and talent, their story is built on friendship.  When asked what it meant to earn a Select Festival invitation last year, both players reflected on years of work leading up to the moment.  It felt good. I always wanted to make Select Fest,” Richardson said. “It just felt really good in...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/6/2026

13/14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
2031 King James (Cincinnati, Ohio) got the start on the bump for Team Elite against, coincidentally enough, his hometown Cincinnati Angels and delivered a 5 inning, run rule shortened complete game effort. Not overly physical at just 5-foot-8, 140 pounds, James came out showing quickness to his arm as he opened up in the 75-77 mph while working around the zone, mixing a bigger curveball with depth to help keep hitters off balance. Ultimately he struck out 6 on the game and walked just one while scattering four hits and even helped his own cause, picking up a double on the offensive side of things.  While he went 0-1 at the dish with a pair of walks, it's still worth talking about the performance from catcher Michael Wedgeworth (Flomaton, Ala.) as his catch-and-throw skills from behind the dish were on full display throughout the game, delivering a couple of strikes down to second...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/6/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes: Day 2

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Beast of the East Scout Notes: Day 1 Another good swing later in the day from ‘28 Derek Vazquez, this one lifted down the LF line for a 2B. So much to like about the profile & projects in every aspect. #BeastOfTheEast @PG_Coastal @PG_Uncommitted https://t.co/EDA8xhgK9G pic.twitter.com/kZDw8tPC5O — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 5, 2026 Derek Vazquez (2028, Charlotte, N.C.) has put together a big showing through two games for the SBA Bolts National 2028. The 6-foot-2, 183-pound shortstop/outfielder has showed defensive versatility throughout the event and does so with ease. He has all the actions at shortstop but also showed good range, tracking a flyball down the left field line on Friday. In the box, he’s uber-projectable in every phase and is already doing a great job of controlling the zone. The power should continue to trend up in the coming years and...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/3/2026

Beast of the East Heads to Georgia

Will Dembo
Article Image
Marietta, Georgia will welcome some of the nation’s top teams this weekend as the Perfect Game Beast of the East Invitational takes place June 4-8. The invite only 15-17u tournament will showcase a plethora of nationally ranked teams and top talent looking to make a statement early into the summer and take home the championship in what promises to be a highly competitive weekend of baseball. The 15u division will shine a spotlight on several of the top ranked programs in the country as 9 out of the 32 total squads competing are T100. 11 states will be represented in the age bracket, proving how prestigious this event has become. Headlining the field are Wow Factor National who comes in at No. 8 in the national rankings, as well as Canes National who enters the weekend trailing just one spot behind Wow Factor. Canes National has an absolutely loaded roster with 9 players who rank in...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

"Houston, We Nave a Problem"

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
Some moments set the tone for an entire game. For Jackson Nave, it happened in his very first trip to the plate. The Sevierville, Tennessee native stepped into the batter’s box looking for a pitch he could drive. A few moments later, the ball was flying over the fence, giving FTB Phillies 13U an early boost and igniting what would become a dominant offensive performance. “I was feeling good,” Nave said. “I was just trying to find a pitch I could hammer. I kept my eye on it, took it down the middle and that felt good.” That swing was only the beginning. Nave finished the game with a home run, four runs scored, and four RBI as FTB Phillies 13U rolled to a 27-4 victory on the opening day of the 2026 PG 13U National Elite Championship. For Nave, getting the offense started early is an important part of helping his team succeed. “I think it is really...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Reed Continues to Prove He Belongs

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
For many young players, competing alongside some of the top talent in the country can be intimidating. For Chris Reed, it is simply another opportunity to prove he belongs. The Conyers, Georgia native has established himself as one of the premier players in the 2030 class, currently ranking No. 24 nationally and No. 7 among shortstops according to Perfect Game. Reed’s game has consistently stood out against elite competition thanks to his athleticism, instincts, and all-around skill set. That ability was on full display during the 2025 Perfect Game 13U National Showcase, where Reed earned his invitation to the PG Select Festival, one of the most prestigious events available to players his age. “It showed that I can play with the best of the best, and that I belong,” Reed said of the experience. The event provided more than just exposure. It also reinforced an important...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes: Day 1

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
‘29 SS Chase Hallett (NJ) drops the bat head on this one & lifts it out to the PS for a solo HR. Free and easy LH swing w/ present strength & more to dream on. #BeastOfTheEast @PGMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/Ym9LFg05tx — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 4, 2026 Chase Hallett (2029, Pennington, N.J.) came up with a loud swing on Thursday morning, dropping the barrel on one and lifting it out to the pull-side. It’s an intriguing profile overall with the young left-handed hitting middle infielder and the power projects in a big way. The swing is short and simple, he finds the barrel at a high clip, and is a sure handed defender up the middle. This has all the makings of a high-end prospect in a few years and is certainly a name of note in the ‘29 class. Canon Day (2028, Germantown, Tenn.) put together a great day on the offensive side of things,...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Arizona Desert Classic Gets Underway

Emily Hicks
Article Image
After another busy week of baseball, attention now turns to the 2026 PG 14u Arizona Desert Classic tournament as teams prepare for a weekend of competition on the Perfect Game circuit. ATB 13U enters the event looking to continue building on its season so far. The team comes into the weekend with a record of 5-4 and has shown strengths in their offense and defense. As the schedule gets tougher, this tournament presents another opportunity to test themselves against quality opponents. The field features teams from across Arizona, setting up several intriguing matchups throughout pool play. Key games against AZ Premier Prospects and Maverix could provide an early look at where the team stands heading into bracket play. A few players to keep an eye on this weekend include Reece Neely and Gavyn Jupp from Maverix and Jakob Couto from USA Scout Team AZ 14u. Whether it's producing at the plate,...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/4/2026

California Kickoff Scout Notes

Joey Cohen
Article Image
Jayce Dejong (‘27, CA) finished 6-for-14 on the weekend which included a big HR in the championship game. Intriguing @PG_Uncommitted player to monitor this summer. #CAKickoff https://t.co/UbuSQxNalf pic.twitter.com/kjVcyiG8km — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 1, 2026 Jayce Dejong (2027, Yorba Linda, Calif). Really strong weekend at the plate, going 6-for-14 with multiple line-drive barrels, including a no-doubt pull-side HR. Medium, lean, athletic frame with room to add. Hits from a wider base from the left side, starts early and consistently gets to launch on time. Loose barrel turn with adjustability and length through the middle, showing the ability to create lift and impact out front. Coming off a strong junior season at Crean Lutheran and should be a priority uncommitted follow this summer. Evan Stroner (2027, Huntington Beach, Calif). Impressive...
Read More
Showcase | Story | 6/4/2026

Soph. & Junior National Arrive in Georgia

Hannah Jo Groves
Article Image
This weekend will kick off the 2026 PG Junior National Showcase with the Sophomore National Showcase following close behind. Both in Marietta, Georgia, these showcases will feature lots of top-50 talent along with the ever-present potential for lesser-known players to turn heads.  For the Junior National Showcase, starting on June 6, 7 of the top 10-ranked players will attend - No. 2 Colin Anderson, No. 3 Cullen Scott, No. 4 Carter Shouse, No. 6 Aiden Kearney, No. 8 Keelan Zumwalt, No. 8 Landon Bonner and No. 9 Theo Swafford.  Anderson won’t have to travel far to attend, coming from Acworth, Georgia. At last year’s Sophomore National Showcase, he impressed scouts with his calm approach and explosive bat speed. Scott, a right-handed pitcher and third baseman from Melissa, Texas, has shown his arm strength getting up in the 90-mph zone....
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.