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High School  | Rankings | 11/9/2020

2021 Prep Class Rankings Risers Part 3

Photo: Mason Molina (Perfect Game)
2021 Prep Class Rankings Risers 1-200 : Hitters | Pitchers

Michael Sirota (2021 Queens, NY) has simply just raked all year hitting well over .400 in 2020. It culminated in Jupiter where he strung together a number of quality at bats while showing off his power stroke too as he launched a long home run. He can pick it on the left side of the infield too.



Brayden Jones (2021 Madison, MS) has a sturdy frame and quick arm that stood out this fall. He held his velocity well over five innings and showed his usual upside slider. The steady barrage of strikes combined with a good number of hollow swings is encouraging.


Mason Molina (2021 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) The movement and deception that Molina brings from the left side allows him to rack up swing and misses during his outing. Nothing is straight and he can move pitches around the zone well. His big breaking curveball gives him a legit go-to pitch when he needs a strikeout, as he showed over and over in Fort Myers.

Vytas Valincius (2021 Lockport, TN) There is something to be said about guys that always show up and hit and this powerfully built right-handed hitter seems to do just that. He already has top of the scale power and it is showing up more often than not.

Jose Valadez-Acuna (2021 Corpus Christi, TX) is a lefty that owns a 93 mph fastball and a very high spin rate on his big breaking curveball. He is still harnessing his stuff, but that type of repertoire allowed him to record all six outs via the strikeout at the WWBA.


Jake Hunter (2021 Rockwell, NC) is as competitive as any pitcher in the class. He finished his travel ball career in stunning fashion throwing a ton of quality strikes using his refined three pitch mix. Given his stuff, 6-foot-4 frame, and pitchability he is a great candidate to continue to make jumps.

Logan Maxwell (2021 Lima, OH) has good recognition skills allowing him to be patient and work at bats and it just helps his excellent eye-hand coordination play that much more consistently. He was exceptionally accurate with his barrel in 2020 and even showed some thump hitting a long homer out of spacious Terry Park in Fort Myers.

Elijah Lambros (2021 Fredericksburg, VA) The tools and body have always stood out but Lambros showed a more advanced approach in 2020 and it helped with consistent showings at each stop. He is walking more, hitting for more extra bases, and had a big increase producing runs.

Nathan Deschryver (2021 Silverdale, WA) Add up the sum of the parts with the body, arm speed, and ability to spin the ball give him everything you need to potentially tie a balloon to. The fastball quality to the glove side helped the slider play disappearing acts at time in Florida to end the Fall.

Bryce Cunningham (2021 Headland, AL) had a a nice pop up outing at the WWBA as he threw two innings and struck out a pair. The ease of his low-90s fastball and the ability to tunnel it with his sharp slider was impressive. He is physical, athletic, and repeats well.


Trip Banta (2021 Siganaw, TX) popped up big this fall with a fastball that touches 93 mph and it runs to the arm side and cuts to the glove side making it tough to square up. He combined that with a hard slider that has swing and miss traits. It was a short outing at the WWBA, but plenty loud.

David Rossow (2021 Boca Raton, FL) just reclassed to the ’21 grad year and appears here for his fastball/slider combination for a tough low 3/4 slot. They are both firm, with the heater sitting in the low-90s. The potential for a good sinker-slider arsenal should garner plenty of attention.

Caden Vire (2021 Vancouver, WA) is mostly a projection arm for now with a 6-foot-5 and thin frame, but the upper-80s fastball plays up with the length and deception and the slider compliments it perfectly for now. The ingredients may have this lefty popping in the near future.

Hunter Shuey (2021 Hamburg, PA) competed in his first Perfect Game event this fall and did not disappoint. His 6-foot-5 sturdy frame stands out big and so does his low-90s fastball. Both the slider and changeup have massive potential and his seven strikeouts during his four innings in Fort Myers raised plenty of eyebrows.

Aidan Hunter (2021 Summerville, SC) had a short four inning and 43 pitch outing at the WWBA. He faced the minimum during the outing and struck out five in the process. His 6-foot-4 frame looks the part and he has a very refined delivery. He has been up to 93 mph and can tunnel his healthy three pitch mix.

Benjamin Fiedler (2021 Stanchfield, MN) has really firm stuff as he ran his fastball up to 94 mph at the WWBA. He has solid shape on his slider and his changeup is developing though it should be fine as he continues to build reps. He still needs to improve his command, but the stuff he showed this fall is not in question.


Ryan Waldschmidt (2021 Bradenton, FL) was as consistent as anyone on the circuit in 2020 and turned in an incredible WWBA. He hit .625 in Fort Myers with a couple of doubles and five free passes. His 1.661 OPS stands out by itself.

Tyler Kennedy (2021 Stateboro, GA) sat in the 89-91mph range late in the fall but the 6-foot-4 frame projects huge. There is some plane to the fastball and it helps the hammer curveball garner even more swing and miss. That curveball had one of the highest peak spin rates at the event.

Dominic Castellano (2021 Tampa, FL) the consistency stands out for the young left-handed pitcher. He pitches in the upper-80s and runs it up higher showing good command with the fastball that has run and sink on it. There is real polish in his three pitch mix.


Sean Sparling (2021 Palm Coast, FL) made it pretty easy as his tall and long frame and loose left-handed swing lead the WWBA in home runs while in Fort Myers. Sparling has not yet started filling out his body and will surely add to his offensive output as he does.

Charlie Condon (2021 Marietta, GA) just continues to produce. He just hits at every stop and typically does so with a high OPS. His frame has huge projection remaining and he could have real helium potential as he starts to fill out.

Bobby Boser (2021 Wesley Chapel, FL) is a very good two-way player as he has a quick arm and a fastball that peaks in the low-90s. This fall, however, he did the damage with his stick. He has hitterish qualities with his ability to hit to all fields and manage the flow of the game with his approach. He profiles defensively on the left side.

High School | General | 6/10/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates
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‘26 RHP Jack Ryan (@StXBall) w/ an absolute masterclass in the region semis. CG/Shutout, 4 BB & 9 Ks & a No Hitter ‼️ FB worked 89-92, flashed a 93 1x. Velo held in the later innings 88-90. SL was plus @ 81-82 (2400+)/tight, while CH flipped in the low 80s, bottom of the zone.… pic.twitter.com/pdYaEqHmx5 — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 3, 2026 Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u/15u Midwest World Series Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Aiden Weishaar (2029, Geneso, Ill.) physical power bat put together one of the most productive offensive performances of the event, showing big impact off the barrel with advanced strength and leverage through the swing. Collected six hits including two doubles and two home runs while driving in 13 runs, consistently doing damage in run-producing situations. Creates loud contact with present pull-side juice and projects for significant power as the frame and strength continue to mature. Middle of the order offensive profile with the ability to change the game with one swing. Also stood out on the mound with a dominant 7 inning performance, punching out 11 hitters while working efficiently throughout the outing. Fastball ran up to 86 mph with good life through the zone and showed the ability to consistently attack hitters and miss bats. Highly intriguing two-way prospect whose combination...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u WWBA Returns to Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the most anticipated events on the summer travel baseball calendar returns this week as the 2026 Perfect Game 14U WWBA National Championship gets underway in Hoover and the surrounding Birmingham area. Now in its 19th year, the tournament has established itself as the premier event for 14U players across the country, annually attracting some of the top young talent in amateur baseball. This year’s championship will feature 129 teams competing for a national title, continuing a tradition that has seen organizations such as East Cobb Astros, Team Elite, USA Prime, SBA Bolts National, and defending champion ZT National Prospects take home the trophy. As always, the field is loaded with elite prospects, many of whom are already becoming familiar names within the Perfect Game community. Starting off strong with Christopher Cabrera, the No. 1 overall player and No. 1 third baseman...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 5-7

Perfect Game Staff
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UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 | Days 3-4 Impressive performance on both sides from Cole Migaki, working 5 and striking out 3 w/o allowing a walk for the ND. FB 81-83 T85, BB 73-74 #UBCWest https://t.co/nSIx0UVQY7 pic.twitter.com/t2zXIpPLCO — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029, Vancouver, Wash.) Migaki is a high-end prospect, putting that on display with one of the more consistent performances at the 15u UBC West.  He totaled five hits, drove in four and walked six times to only two strike outs to help lead the Baum Bats to the title.  He has a projectable frame 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with strength throughout.  The right-hander made an appearance on the mound, throwing five-innings and striking out three without allowing a walk.  The fastball was up to 86 with run and coupled it with a sharp breaking ball in the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

Road to the 2026 17U BCS Title

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, 11 teams will take the field for the 2026 17U BCS Challenge, a three-day event that brings together programs from across the country for a full slate of pool play and bracket action. With games beginning Friday and a champion crowned Sunday, the format leaves little room for slow starts, making every inning important from the opening pitch. The field features a mix of established programs and rising teams. With so many evenly matched rosters, there’s not much separation heading into the weekend, which puts importance on pitching depth, defensive consistency, and timely hitting. Pool play will quickly determine seeding, and even one loss can shift a team’s path heading into bracket play. One of the teams expected to be in the mix is Hawaii Elite 2G 17U National, a group that is 6-3 overall and ranked as “Honorable Mention” on the Perfect Games...
Draft | Rankings | 6/19/2026

PG Draft: Top 500 Update

Tyler Henninger
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Rk. Name Lvl Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Roch Cholowsky C SS R-R UCLA Chandler AZ 2 Grady Emerson H SS L-R Fort Worth Christian Argyle TX Texas 3 Vahn Lackey C C R-R Georgia Tech Suwanee GA 4 Jackson Flora C RHP R-R UC Santa Barbara Pleasanton CA 5 Jacob Lombard H SS R-R Gulliver Schools Miami FL Miami 6 Eric Booth Jr. H OF L-L Oak Grove Bassfield MS Vanderbilt 7 Drew Burress C OF R-R Georgia Tech Perry GA 8 Ryder Helfrick C C R-R Arkansas Discovery Bay CA 9 AJ Gracia C OF L-L Virginia Monroe NJ 10 Chris Hacopian C SS R-R Texas A&M Potomac MD 11 Gio Rojas H LHP L-R Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coral Springs FL Miami 12 Tyler Bell* C SS S-R Kentucky Frankfort IL 13 Cameron Flukey C RHP R-R Coastal Carolina Egg Harbor Township NJ 14 Ace Reese C 3B L-R Mississippi State Canton TX 15 Justin Lebron C SS R-R Alabama Miramar FL 16 Derek Curiel* C OF L-R LSU West Covina CA 17...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Stars Over Florida Showcase 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 14U division where we had teams representing three states.     14U Division   Zoey Salas (2030, RHP/1B Windsor, CO) of the Colorado Angels 14U Breed was a standout player all weekend. She was a strong two-way player who proved to be a consistent force on both sides of the ball. Offensively, this left-handed hitter starts...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Aggieland Showcase

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PG Aggieland Showcase College Station, Texas June 13-14, 2026 Scouts: Brynn Baca & Karlie Milburn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS- Perfect Game Softball was excited to return to College Station for the second annual Aggieland Showcase last weekend.. Some great competition was seen over the three age groups. We had two scouts on site to evaluate and highlight some of the athletes who caught their eyes. Thank you to all teams and players who competed so hard! Below we highlight those athletes who impressed our scouts. 18U Division Elizabeth Posada- Elizabeth Posada is a 2028 two-way player from Houston, Texas, competing for Aztecs Premier who brings an intriguing combination of offensive upside and athletic versatility. At the plate, Posada recently went 4-for-8 on the weekend, continuing to show consistency and offensive awareness. She sets up with a slightly open, wide stance and does a...
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

Big Talent on Display at City of Palms

Alyssa Golden
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The fifth annual PG City of Palms Championship is set to take place in Fort Myers, Florida, from June 19-22, featuring teams from the 15U-18U age divisions. The four-day event will showcase some of the top talent in the state, including several nationally ranked prospects who have already made their presence felt this summer season. Before tournament play begins, here’s a look at some of the highest-ranked players expected to compete this weekend. Leading the group is catcher Nico Ayars in the 16U division. Ayars enters the weekend as the No. 135 player nationally, the No. 3 catcher in Florida and the No. 20 catcher in the country. Through 22 games this summer with Turn 2 Garcia, the right-handed hitter owns a .887 OPS while batting .306 with a .438 OBP and a .449 SLG. Ayars has collected 15 hits while driving in 12 runs and scoring 13 times. Ayars’ teammate, right-handed...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/17/2026

Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase

Dave Durbala
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SPRINGFIELD, IL - Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase, June 13-14, 2026. Twenty-Seven teams, representing the 14u and High School Divisions, arrived at the newly opened all turfed Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe, for the opportunity to showcase their talent in a five game guarantee format. As with anytime we bring a group of players together for competition, there will be those players that rise to the challenge and turn in performances that earn them a place on our Top Performers list.  Below are some of the players, from both divisions, that were recognized as top performers. 14U Division Kinley Abrams (2030 Bloomington, IL) is a RHH for Texas Glory IL-2030 (Wyatt). Setting up in a slightly wide parallel stance, into her back leg, Abrams gains separation with a  push back to transfer weight, and then utilizes a small stride to launch her swing. Abrams works a...
Juco | Story | 6/18/2026

PG JUCO Awards & Final Top 25

Blaine Peterson
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Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leffel - RHP - Fresno City College 2026 Stat Line: 89.1 IP | 12-1 | 1.91 ERA | .83 WHIP | 118 K An outstanding individual pitching season in California JUCO baseball this spring. A model of consistency on the mound making starts in January through May for Fresno City. Worked over 89 innings on the mound and made 14 starts where he threw at least 5 innings. Ranked in the top 5 of California JUCO in wins, ERA and strikeouts. And one of the only pitchers in all of JUCO to reach the benchmarks of 10+ wins (12), a sub 2.00 ERA (1.91 ERA) and 100 strikeouts (118 K). A consistent and dominant presence on the mound for a team that went 40-5 this past spring. Congratulations to Nathan Leffel, 2026 Perfect Game JUCO Pitcher of the Year. Ryan Bradford | FR | OF@JCCCBaseball Everything I have from this spring starting with HR’s 31 & 32 today. This is...
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