THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,627 MLB PLAYERS | 16,400 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,627 MLB PLAYERS | 16,400 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
College  | Recruiting | 5/11/2020

Recruiting Notebook: May 11

Jheremy Brown
Photo: Najer Victor (Perfect Game)
Recruiting Notebook: May 4

Tracer Lopez, ss, Class of 2023
Commitment: Texas Tech

Lopez put his name on the map last spring and summer playing for the Banditos thanks to a well-rounded skill set that’ll continue to make strides as he added physicality to his frame. Currently listed at 5-foot-8, 140-pounds, Lopez helped set the pace of the offense from atop the lineup, handling the barrel well while showing the ability to impact the ball with wood better than one may think. He works well to all parts of the field thanks to a direct path and quick stroke and finished the 14u World Series hitting an impressive .524. As impressive as his offense is, the defense was the first part of his game to catch my eye as he oozes athleticism and fluidity through his footwork and all-around actions. It quickly became a common occurrence for Lopez to make an impressive play, whether it's to his backhand or ranging up the middle, with balance and coordination while showing enough arm strength to finish the play. 

Outlook for the class: The Red Raiders were off to a nice start in 2023 with Seve Martinez, a young lefthanded stick who also shows real potential on the mound, and the additional of Lopez is just as big. The tools he brings to the field are ones you can project upon as a coach and know you very well could have a middle infielder with top of the order offensive skills, checking a couple key boxes while building a class this early. Texas Tech has a long track record of recognizing and developing talent and there’s no doubt Lopez has the potential to be an impact player. 

Kale Fountain, 3b/rhp, Class of 2024
Commitment: Florida State

A long and ultra-projectable 6-foot-3, 180-pounds, Fountain has excellent upside on the diamond and shows the potential as a two-way talent long term. Despite the size/age combo Fountain’s athleticism shines through with his actions as his arm strength plays, not only across the diamond but also on the mound. The young Nebraska native made his mark last summer with the Nebraska Prospects scout team and despite being a rising eighth grader in a freshman tournament, Fountain managed to hit .714 while earning All-Tournament honors. In the box his hands are very quick and he shows the ability to already whip the barrel through the zone, which when you factor in the physical projection you quickly see why the FSU staff made the commitment. 

Outlook for the class: The new staff at Florida State has continually shown they aren’t afraid to leave the state in search for talent, regardless of the player’s age and Fountain is a prime example. He joins Talan Bell, another talented two-way, in the Seminoles’ class of 2024 and while it’s still extremely early in the process, Fountain and Bell form a very nice starting duo heading into the summer circuit. 

Drew Blake, lhp, Class of 2021
Commitment: Oklahoma State

Getting a talented player in-state to commit is always a big win but getting a big-time arm from the same city as your campus is a necessity and that’s just what Josh Holiday and his staff were able to do in locking up lefthander Drew Blake. A Stillwater native, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Blake has seen a nice jump in regard to his arsenal from when we last saw him throw at a Perfect Game event, the 2019 16u WWBA World Championships. After topping out at 86 mph last June, reports now have the lefthander working into the low-90s with a quick arm stroke while still pounding the zone as he showed last summer. The curveball is the more advanced of his secondary offerings, showing a consistent feel for the mid-70s pitch while maintaining a similar higher release point. Blake has an upper-70s changeup as part of his three-pitch arsenal, all of which have taken the next step forward though given his physical projection there’s plenty of optimism he has more in the tank. 

Outlook for the class: Blake may have blossomed later than others in the class, but the Oklahoma State coaching staff has to be ecstatic with adding the lefthander into the mix. Their 2021 class features a mix of talent from around the country with a couple commitments from Florida and California, though the majority of their concentration has stemmed from the Texahoma area. The addition of Blake now gives the class three primary arms, all lefthanded, and ten commitments overall, meaning they still have some room to add a couple more pieces this summer. 



Najer Victor, rhp, Class of 2020
Commitment: Florida Gulf Coast

Victor brings an incredible amount of athleticism to the mound as evidenced by his 6.54 60-yard time and overall fast-twitch. Though he’s shown abilities as a positional prospect in the past, Victor has begun to excel on the mound thanks to plus arm speed which in turn has seen a nice increase on the radar gun. During the 17u WWBA World Championships, the young Floridian righthander showed his best velocity of the summer circuit, working in the 92-95 mph range where he punched out 10 in just five innings of work. That outing helped set the tone for the rest of the summer as Victor went on to strike out 34 throughout his 20.2 innings though it’s not all about the fastball. The curveball has continued to make nice strides through the early portion of the shortened spring, which combined with the aforementioned arm speed and athleticism, make him an arm to follow closely. 

Outlook for the class: It was already a strong class for the Eagles, led by lefthander Mason Miller who looks like he could make an instant impact as a potential rotation piece as a true freshman and Victor certainly adds to it. Checking in at No. 150 in the national rankings, he’s the fifth commit to fall within Perfect Game’s top-500, also joining Miller in making the PG Top 400 MLB Draft list. Simply put, Victor has a chance to make an instant impact as a true freshman and still has projectability remaining until he hits his ultimate ceiling. 



Austin Humphres, lhp, Class of 2022
Commitment: Arizona State

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that the Sun Devils locked up a talented in-state arm as they seemingly always do well at home while grabbing big pieces from outside the state as well. At 6-foot-4, 180-pounds the physical projection for the young lefthander is off the charts, though through reports it appears the projection is already coming to fruition. In our most recent look at Humphres during the WWBA Underclass Championship he punched out seven in four innings of work, living comfortably in the 81-84 mph range. Given his lower effort release and long, lanky frame it’s of little surprise to hear Humphres is now working in the upper-80s with his fastball and more still in the tank. The heater shows nice life to it and his breaking ball offers 1-7 shape from a similar slot, giving him a secondary pitch to miss bats with. 

Outlook for the class: According to the Perfect Game website, Humphres is the first commit in the 2022 class for Arizona State. Having just completed their sophomore year, it’s still relatively early in the recruiting process and securing a uber-projectable lefthander who has already made big strides in development from your home state, this commitment is a big one for Tracy Smith and his staff. 
 
Dalton Hurst, ss, Class of 2021
Commitment: Florida International

The Panthers have always done a nice job of identifying talent around the state, regardless of age, and they picked up a good one for their 2021 class last Saturday night with the switch-hitting Hurst. Though not overly physical at a listed 5-foot-8, 155-pounds, Hurst gets the most out of his frame and shows a nice array of tools to follow moving forward. As Hurst’s collection of All-Tournament teams suggest he consistently performs in game, showing very nice hand-eye coordination in the box and an innate ability for finding the barrel as he hit .370 last summer circuit, making many of the major stops. He has been up to 84 mph on the bump and it’s a tool that suits him well in the infield dirt as well where he shows athleticism to his actions and a nice overall baseball IQ. 

Outlook for the class: It’s shaping up to be another strong 2021 class for Head Coach Mervyl Melendez and the addition of Hurst certainly helps. A key member of the Spruce Creek HS team this spring, Hurst does all the little things right that a coach looks for and he brings a well-rounded skill set to a recruiting class that offers plenty of big bats and power arms. 
 
Give us your feedback
College | Rankings | 9/15/2026

Top Incoming Freshmen by Conference
Article Image
Every conference at the D1 level has impact talent coming onto campus this fall and below we will see who is where, looking for the next program difference maker. America East Conference Rank Name Pos School HS City ST 1 Charlie Firth RHP Bryant St. Martin's Ottawa ON 2 Ryan Moreschi OF Massachusetts at Lowell Austin Preparatory Peabody MA 3 Will Margolies LHP Bryant The Cheshire Academy Trumbull CT 4 Dylan Zammit RHP New Jersey Tech Holmdel Holmdel NJ 5 Kam Street RHP New Jersey Tech Ocean City Brigantine NJ 6 Donald Lloyd C New Jersey Tech St. Augustine Preparatory Millville NJ 7 Jack Curtis 3B Maine Kingsmen Baseball Academy Castle Creek NY 8 Jacob Veloz OF Maine Mount St Charles Academy Lincoln RI 9 Nolan Gillis RHP Bryant Kimball Union Academy Surry NH 10 Chase McLaughlin 3B UMBC Northeast Pasadena MD 11 Matthew Chirumbolo RHP Maine Salisbury Harwinton CT 12 Tobey Bajda RHP Bryant...
Read More
College | Recruiting | 9/14/2026

Class of 2026 Recruiting Rankings

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/14/2026

Coastal Fall Battle of the Carolinas Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Deacon Hensley (2028, Zebulon, NC) stands at 6-foot-0, 165 pounds and is a left-handed hitting and throwing right fielder. Lean frame with good athleticism and additional strength likely to come with maturity. Compact swing with quick hands and good feel for the barrel. Relaxed setup with good bat speed through the zone. Good balance in the box with a direct path and solid contact skills. Hensley went 3-for-3, scoring three runs and hitting a double. Great day at the plate. Colt Funderburk (2027, Lancaster, SC) stands at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds with an athletic frame and present strength. Bats and throws left-handed. Physical hitter with a compact swing, good bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball with authority. Good pitch recognition with a disciplined approach. Quiet lower half with a controlled load and good balance. Funderburk went 2-for-4 with one double and two RBI. Cameron...
Read More
Press Release | Press Release | 9/14/2026

PG Athletes Raise North of $138,000 in August

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME ATHLETES RAISE OVER $138,000 FOR CHARITABLE PARTNERS THROUGHOUT MONTH OF AUGUST   Sanford, Florida (Monday, September 14, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that its August premier events raised a combined $138,422 for children's hospitals and charitable organizations, with 1,112 total supporters contributing across five showcases. Since 2016, Perfect Game athletes have raised over $1.8 million for various charitable causes and organizations. The annual fundraising initiative, which runs in conjunction with several of Perfect Game's marquee events each year, gives players, families and fans the opportunity to support...
Read More
College | Recruiting | 9/14/2026

Top 500 Fresh Arrivals on Campus

Article Image
It's that time of the year where the freshmen around the country start arriving on campus. Regardless of level, here are the top 500 names to make it to their school for the 2027 season.  Rank Name School High School City ST 1 Archer Horn Stanford St. Ignatius College Prep San Mateo CA 2 Noah Wilson Vanderbilt McCallie School Ooltewah TN 3 Logan Schmidt Louisiana State Ganesha Aliso Viejo CA 4 Blake Bowen Oregon State JSerra Catholic Riverside CA 5 Cole Koeninger Tennessee Keller Keller TX 6 Joseph Contreras Vanderbilt Blessed Trinity Cath Alpharetta GA 7 Bo Holloway Vanderbilt Nolensville Nolensville TN 8 James Clark Duke St. John Bosco Riverside CA 9 Malachi Washington Louisiana State Parkview Stone Mountain GA 10 Brady Harris Florida Trinity Christian Academy St. Augustine FL 11 Grayson Willoughby Kentucky Trinity Louisville KY 12 Jorvorskie Lane Jr. Arkansas Grapevine Fort Worth...
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/11/2026

PG Draft: Potential Risers Into Top 50

Michael Albee
Article Image
We are in the early stages of the 2027 cycle and there is still plenty of time for players to make significant jumps up the board. While our current Top-100 provides an early look at the class, several players just outside that group have the upside to make a run at becoming Top-50 pick by next July. With that in mind, each member of the draft team each selected one college player and one prep player they believe could make the jump into the Top-50 over the course of the spring. These are the names to keep an eye on as the 2027 draft picture continues to develop. Joey’s Picks:   Jake Cueto (27 FL) goes oppo πŸ’£ on a mid-90s LonL heater. Performing at a very high level, hitting .464 with 5 homers. Excellent hit/run combo and here comes the juice! #PGHS #Miami commit @Florida_PG pic.twitter.com/g4gtml81mm — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) April 1, 2026 Prep: OF, Jake...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/9/2026

PG Wood Bat Fall Kickoff Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Evan Thompson (‘29, AZ) showcasing the all-fields power with this ground rule double the other way. Immense power upside. Really fun offensive profile #FallKickoff https://t.co/l551KirUOf pic.twitter.com/QW0AIeg59g — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) September 7, 2026 Evan Thompson (2029, Gilbert, Ariz.) put on an offensive clinic throughout the weekend, going 8-for-13 with three extra-base hits. He capped off his MVP performance with a walkoff home run to take home the championship. Thompson is one of the premier players in the 2029 class. A fluid left-handed stroke consistently finds barrels. There is all fields power present that will only continue to develop further. It would not be a surprise if Thimpson ends up the top ranked player in the class when it is all said and done.  Chase Fillman (2028, Goodyear, Ariz.) put together a loud summer circuit and...
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/8/2026

What Profiles Are Valued Most at Top of Draft

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
The landscape of the MLB Draft continues to evolve each and every year. What teams value at the top of the draft can change based on the strength of a particular class, shifts in player development philosophy, and, perhaps most importantly, the way organizations evaluate risk and upside. Some trends are subtle, while others become impossible to ignore when viewed across multiple years. For this study, I set out to answer one question: What player profiles do teams value at the top of the draft? To answer it, I analyzed the Top-100 picks from each of the last six drafts (2021-2026). That gives us 600 total selections to examine and provides a large enough sample to identify both the profiles that have remained consistently popular and those that have gained or lost significant ground. The data was broken down by position, handedness and level to create individual player profiles. While...
Read More
General | General | 9/7/2026

First Look: Class of 2031 Rankings

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/7/2026

Chubb Jones Jr. Enrolls Early

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
Harry Chubb Jones Jr. is getting an early start on the next chapter of his baseball career. The Perfect Game All-American announced Sunday that he will enroll early at the University of Alabama, giving the Crimson Tide an early addition from one of the more intriguing two-way prospects in the 2027 class. See y’all at The Joe! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ pic.twitter.com/Kn0T0mJxq7 — 6._.chubbjones (@chubb_hitter) September 6, 2026 Jones, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound SS/RHP from Georgia, was ranked No. 39 in the 2027 class and came in at No. 83 on the initial Top-100 2027 Draft Board. Chubb Jones Jr (‘27 GA) smokes this one the other way for an RBI single & we’re all level in the 6th. Adv bat speed, impacts w/ authority to all fields #PGAAC@PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/FZ46IvYVp1 — Dick’s Sporting Goods All-American Classic (@PGAllAmerican) August 16, 2026 The McEachern...
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.