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Tournaments  | Story | 8/15/2020

17u World Series Scout Notes: Day 5

Photo: Ashton Larson (Perfect Game)
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It’s always a bit disconcerting for a veteran scout to be watching the talented son of a player one scouted decades ago but watching Michael Marriott (2021, Tomball, Texas) throw today was certainly fun.  I watched his father, also Michael, throw for Spring High School in 1994-95, shortly after Josh Beckett was Spring’s standout pitcher.  Dad went on to be a fourth-round draft pick of the Marlins in 1995, although his professional career was derailed by injuries.  His son has a chance to be a higher pick next year if he stays on the same trajectory.  He worked in the 91-94 mph range on Friday for five innings for the Banditos Scout Team, striking out eight while allowing only three hits and one walk.  Marriott has a lightning quick arm action from a low effort and simple delivery and the ball explodes on hitters.  He throws a slurve type breaking ball that’s up to 82 mph with good depth and spin.  He’s not as physical as his dad, who was listed at 6-3/205 at the same age, but he has good upper body strength and overall athleticism.
 
Outfielder Ashton Larson (2023, Overland Park, Kan.) is one of the youngest players at the 17U World Series and he had an outstanding day on Friday.  The left-handed hitter faced Marriott three times and barreled him up twice, knocking out a double and a single, along with drawing a walk.  In the second game, Larson barreled up another double.  Although a Kansas resident, Larson has been staying in Houston working out with minor league players all summer and has added noticeable strength since he impressed at the Junior National Showcase in June.  He’s currently ranked 61st in the 2023 class and is already committed to Louisiana State.
 
Right hander Alain Pena (2022, Reynoso, Mexico) is a very loose and athletic 6-foot right hander who threw two innings today for Premier Baseball.  He has a very natural high ¾’s to over the top arm slot and a low effort delivery that produced an 88-90 mph fastball, along with both a curveball and slider that he tunneled well.  There’s plenty more velocity in their for the young Mexico native.
 
Although he didn’t post prospect level velocity numbers, BPA left hander Caden Ferraro (2023, Pearland, Texas) definitely deserves mention after throwing a complete game shutout in the Gold Bracket semi-finals for the eventual World Series champions, BPA.  Ferraro worked in the 78-80 mph range the entire time, liberally working in a breaking ball with plus feel that ranged from 64 to 72 mph.  He allowed seven hits and didn’t strike out a single hitter but need only 79 pitches over the seven innings to shut out an excellent Academy Select team.  It was almost tangible how frustrated the Academy Select hitters got as the game got into the later innings at Ferraro’s ability to throw strikes without ever giving them a pitch to really drive.
 
Mason Strong (2021, Santa Clara, Utah) was a very deserving Most Valuable Player for BPA.  The right-handed hitter finished with 11 hits in six games to go with eight RBI.  Most of his outs were hard barrels as well, including a drive to deep left field in the championship game that could have gone for extra bases if not for a nice play by the left fielder.  He’s now hitting .545 this summer at PG events and .417 for his four-year Perfect Game career.  The BYU commit can flat hit.
 
Strong’s top competitor for Most Valuable Player was his teammate, Colby Wallace (2021, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.).  Wallace stood out all over the field, showing his power at the plate, his strong defense in centerfield, including throwing a runner out at the plate in the semifinal game, along with registering a win and a save in 7 1/3 scoreless innings on the mound.  The 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete is a Washington commit with a high physical ceiling. 
 
First baseman Mason Ruiz (2022, Bryan, Texas) was appearing in only his second PG event of his career for Twelve Baseball and his first in 2020 but left a big impression on the PG scouting staff.  He’s a strong 6-foot, 190-pound left-handed hitter who has both present bat speed and impressive patience at the plate.  He exudes confidence in the batter’s box like few hitters do and performs.  He’s also an impressive defensive first baseman with agile and quick feet and a strong arm.
 
Right hander William Maynard (2021, Tomball, Texas) last threw at a PG event last summer and was 83-86 mph.  Today for Twelve Baseball he was 89-92 for three plus innings with a fast and lively ¾’s arm action that hides the ball well in back.  He also threw both a slider and curveball with confidence and created plenty of swing and miss while throwing lots of strikes, often with little hesitations to his delivery that through off hitters timing.  Maynard is committed to Seminole CC but has a high D1 level arm and will have to be accounted for by professional scouts.
 
Probably the best and most welcome swing of the day came from ELEV8 Baseball outfielder Carter Brady (2021, Parkland, Fla.) in the 10th inning of the Silver Bracket semi-final game, a contest that ended up lasting almost three and a half hours.  Under PG tournament rules that loaded the bases starting in the 10th inning, Brady hit the first pitch he saw as the leadoff hitter deep into the trees in left centerfield for a Grand Slam.  The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Brady isn’t committed yet, although he received a PG 9 grade at the 2020 Sunshine South Showcase earlier this summer.

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WWBA Sophomore Prospect Recap

Kyler Peterson
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Beyond the Board: SS Malachi Butler

Tyler Henninger
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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 take a look at Georgia prep shortstop Malachi Butler. The Georgia Tech put together an outstanding showing on the circuit this summer and has been a significant riser early in the 2027 cycle.  Player: Malachi Butler Position: SS B/T: L/R Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 190-pounds School: McEachern HS Hometown: Powder Springs, Ga.  Physical Description: 6-2/190. Strong, athletic build. Well-proportioned body. Has strength with room to continue to add more.    High speed BP swing from '27 SS Malachi Butler (GA)... #PGNational @PG_Georgia https://t.co/M9OWUX9rPw...
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South Fall World Series Scout Notes

Jay Vossler
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Kason Mead (2029, Spring, Texas) had a great weekend for Premier Baseball Donato 2029. Went 5-9 with a pair of doubles and a home run, driving in five without striking out. Physical frame with a lot more strength on the way. Impressive bat speed that attacks the top of the zone well. Works to all fields consistently and the profile indicates that he’ll be able to build off that with more impact. Lot to like, should be a riser as he goes into his sophomore season. Sterling McCormack (2029, Magnolia, Texas) performed well for Premier Baseball Donato 2029. Reached four times, including a double. Gains ground well on the stride, using his physicality to his advantage as he stays on an uphill plane, geared for slug. Plenty of strength at the point of impact. Landon Hardy (2029, Spring, Texas) had a strong showing for Scorpions Team Easton 2029. Went 4-11 with a double and homer, driving...
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WWBA Freshman Prospect Recap

Jheremy Brown
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Stars Being Stars These are some of the more well-known names on the national landscape, playing across several big events in which they performed at the highest of levels. Their showings in West Palm were simply a continuation of what we've almost come to expect at this point from them!  Kolt Hampton (2030, Chandler, AZ) is a left-handed hitting infielder with present barrel speed and twitch in the turn. Turned around an upper 80s heater that plated two runs in the first inning of the quarterfinals and never looked back. Also got it done on the rubber punching out three and topping out at 86. The number one player in Arizona produced all week and took care of business defensively.  Landen Davis (2030, Beaufort, SC) showed up at the dish this event hitting .500 with four doubles and five RBIs. Stays tight in the turn with present strength and the approach plays to all fields....
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SBA Takes 14u Title Behind Offense

Jheremy Brown
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To say there were standouts all over the field for the 14u WWBA World Championship would be an understatement as the matchup of Team Elite 14u Scout and SBA Bolts National 14u saw two of the more loaded rosters going head-to-head with a title on the line. And after weather threw a giant wrench into pool play, both Sunday and Monday were nothing but sunshine and high intensity baseball leading into the final game of the event.  While the game ultimately ended via run rule after five in favor of SBA upon a 9 run inning, it was a tight contest up until that point with Team Elite carrying a 3-2 lead thru four innings.  Team Elite drew first blood as a Ross Logan walk quickly turned into the first run of the game following a well struck single by Cooper Ooten into left field who eventually came around to score following a double steal, scoring before the third out of the inning was...
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Erica Beach
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PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase HS Division Oct 17-18, 2026 Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a perfect weekend for softball, with 16 teams converging on the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex to compete in the High School Division. Teams from Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa were there to battle it out, and there was only one undefeated team in the tournament: the Southeast Iowa All-Stars 16U Gold Flowerbach, who went a stellar 5-0 on the weekend. We were treated to some stellar performances all weekend and below we highlight some of the standout athletes who caught our eyes.  Lucy Turner (2027, Marion, IA) of the Cedar Rapids Reds was a truly dynamic two-way player this past weekend. Offensively, she batted .444 with 5 RBIs and an impressive 6 stolen bases, which led the tournament. She also scored 6 runs for her team and...
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Jheremy Brown
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After both the Best of the West and the Beast of the East wrapped up, a big conglomerate of high end talent and stacked teams descended upon West Palm for both the 13u and the 14u WWBA World Championships. While the weather threw a wrench into the plans early on and some adjustment was needed to ensure the event moved forward, it was nothing but sunshine and competitive baseball throughout Sunday and into the early morning Monday.  Kicking off with the 13u WWBA World Championship, the first thing to point out is the fact this was a wood bat tournament played on 60-90 fields and while the combo was a first for most, you wouldn't know it with their level of play throughout the weekend. In an unsurprising twist and a continuation of their 12u dominance, the 13u championship saw the #2 seeded Goldin Prospects lock horns with the top seeded Houston Wildcatters, aka the champion of the...
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17u Coastal Fall Invitational

Perfect Game Staff
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Dalton Fisher (2028, China Grove, NC) stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with a lean, projectable frame and room to add strength as he develops. Bats and throws right-handed and plays the outfield. Shows a good approach at the plate with quick hands, solid bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Fisher went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, putting together a great day at the plate. Bradley Edwards (2028, Summerville,SC) Stands at 6-feet-5 225 strong build and the potential to generate considerable power. Bats and throws right handed is a right handed pitcher. Shows good arm strength and the ability to attack hitters while generating swings and misses. Demonstrates a competitive approach on the mound with the ability to challenge hitters in the zone. Recorded 4.2 innings pitched with 10 strikeouts, a 56% strike rate, and a fastball that topped out at 85 mph. Jackson Pierce (2028,...
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13u & 14u WWBA Prospect Recap

Jheremy Brown
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Carlo Rivero struck out the side in the final inning to secure a big quarterfinal win. Sat 87-89 & ball explodes out of the hand, CB & CH both dynamic go-to pitches as well. #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG https://t.co/l8a4f1psyK — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) October 19, 2026 2031 SS/RHP Carlo Rivero (Apopka, Fla.) debuted in the rankings as the top player in the country, and he had widened the gap by a good bit after the fall he had, capped off by an unreal showing in West Palm Beach. He hit almost .700 on the event with 7 of his 10 hits going for extra bases, while driving in 13, scoring 13 times himself, walking 8 times and no striking out in a single trip to the plate across 7 games. The blend of bat speed and pure strength, paired with his approach are that of someone who is much more mature, yet he’s doing it all at just 14 ½. He also jumped on the...
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PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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2026 PG softball Chesterfield fall showcase 14U Division October 17th to 18th Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a highly competitive weekend of softball as six teams battled it out on the field. In the end, the Midland Magic Wooster finished with a flawless 5-0 record, showcasing a dominant tournament performance by allowing only three runs while exploding for 65 runs of their own. Below we highlight some of the weekend’s shining stars. \ Abigail Doolittle (2030 - Edwardsville, Illinois) of Top Gun 2030-IL established herself as one of the tournament's most formidable hitters over five games, posting an astounding .727 batting average. Showcasing elite power and versatility, she racked up three singles, two doubles, two triples, and a home run. Doolittle drove in four runs, scored four times, drew a walk, and added a stolen base....
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