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High School  | Rankings | 11/12/2020

2022 Prep Class Rankings Risers: Hitters

Photo: Cole Young (Perfect Game)

There was no change at the top but shortstop Cole Young (2022 Wexford, PA) did move up into the top ten. Young has always displayed some of the better actions, range, and instincts at shortstop in the ’22 class. Long has he been lauded as a “baseball player” and “winner” and this fall he put on some good strength as well. It translated to him keeping his excellent bat to ball skills while adding some big pull power that is showing up in games.


After making waves late in the summer, the lefthanded hitting Malcolm Moore (2022 Sacramento, CA) backed it up big time at the WWBA World Championships. His .412 clip with three doubles and two home runs helped lead his underclass team all the way to the finals in the most competitive amateur event in the world.



Paxton Kling's (2022 Roaring Spring, PA) reputation and expectations for his high level hitting prowess are starting to preceed the right-handed hitter. He hit over .400 in 2020 and even made a pit stop at the new WWBA Workout Showcase before the World Championship and ran a 6.45 and threw 92 mph from the outfield. Keep checking the boxes here.

Max Williams (2022 Fleming Island, FL) enjoyed a monster PG Underclass All American Games and he backed that up hitting .500 in his next two events with two doubles and two home runs. He is young for the class and the left-handed power could continue to be a separator for him in the 2022 class.

Jack Lausch (2022 Chicago, IL) just looks the part with his smooth and athletic movements and sweet left-handed stroke. He is a pure hitter who batted .391 in 2020. Don’t sleep on his power as he amassed a 1.181 OPS, including clubbing three home runs. He is a good runner as well.

Devin Taylor (2022 Cincinnati, OH) is another smooth swinging lefty bat from the Midwest. The speed and bat-to-ball ability have always stood out and now that his frame is filling out, his profile is trending up. The last remaining component is the arm strength which seems to be developing too.

Ethan Petry (2022 Land O’Lakes, FL) has a tall and long frame with huge projection and he's already showing in-game power to go along with him being very young for the class. He ended his fall in style as he batted .583 with four extra base hits during his last Perfect Game event of 2020.

Jett Williams (2022 Heath, TX) is a rangy and gritty defender that can play all over the field. His short stroke and innate timing were on display this fall in Fort Myers. If he can find a home in the middle of the field and keeps getting stronger, he should keep rising. The athleticism is not in question.

Ben Barrett (2022 Orlando, FL) has always had huge upside on the mound and nothing has changed there with his low-90s fastball and power off-speed stuff. The bat and defense are what showed up big in Florida at the WWBA World Championship though. He hit over .400 with some doubles while also making some spectacular plays at the hot corner. The development is starting to take shape.

Justin Crawford (2022 Las Vegas, NV) is simply one of the fastest and potentially one of the most disruptive top of the lineup prospects in the country. The left-handed stick and big range in centerfield only add to his tremendous long-term upside. The frame has not come close to filling out either.

Gavin Guidry (2022 Lake Charles, LA) has the ability to impact a game in a lot of different ways. He is a solid defender with instincts, a quick stroke on offense, and a 92 mph fastball on the hill. The wiry frame, with twitch to go along with it, makes him easy to dream on. The production has been consistent as well.

Davis Green (2022 Blackshear, GA) was a model of consistency in 2020 as he seemed to ring the bell at nearly every event. He hit .378 with a 1.167 OPS on the circuit. His four home runs in 90 at-bats should show the work he continues to put in as he went homer-less in his previous 150+ at bats before that. That’s a pretty steep climb in output.

Chris Maldonado (2022 Short Hills, NJ) is a high energy prospect with a quick first step and plenty of range to both sides at shortstop. The actions and arm fit there and it matches perfect with his high IQ. The right-handed bat shows big promise too, as he hits to all fields and consistently puts together competitive and productive at bats.


Stewart Evans (2022 Laurinburg, NC) hit .429 with a 1.300 OPS during 2020 and capped it off by a huge WWBA Underclass World Championship. He hit, hit for power, and worked walks during his weekend in Fort Myers. The righty showed plenty of power potential as well, hitting a long home run that reached the road at Terry Park.

Cannon Peebles (2022 Mechanicsville, VA) has always had elite catch and throw ability. The bat needed to be monitored as it developed and now the whole profile seems to be taking shape. A switch-hitter, Peebles finished strong as he showed plenty of juice in the bat to go along with his patience and pitch recognition skills. If the bat continues to bridge the gap with his defense, he should continue an upward trajectory.


Reese Chapman (2022 Aurora, CO) raked in 2020 to a tune of .384 with a 1.080 OPS. He has added strength and is impacting big at the point of contact. He ended the fall in style as he hit .384 with extra base hits a plenty. This is a huge follow next year as he has proven very accurate with his bat and his smooth left-handed swing stays in the zone a long time which doesn’t hurt the ceiling either.

High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
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High School Top 50: Final Update With the High School season all wrapped up, today we take a look at our First, Second and Third Team All-Americans from around the country. Below you'll find three teams with stats that seem otherworldly from players who'll likely hear their names called in the coming week's MLB Draft. Within the "Notable Stats" section you'll see the individual award winners as well. First Team All-American Pos.  Name Class School State Commitment Notable Stats C Cole Prosek 2026 Magnolia Heights MS Ole Miss .595 BA, 18 HR, 79 RBI 1B Will Adams 2026 Hoover AL LSU .489, 13 HR, 52 RBI IF James Tronstein 2026 Harvard-Westlake CA Vanderbilt .531, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 21 XBH IF Grady Emerson 2026 Fort Worth Christian TX Texas .508, 8 HR, 56 RBI, 34/35 SB, National POY IF Jacob Lombard 2026 Gulliver Schools FL Miami .477, 10 HR, 52 R, 42 H, 14 SB OF Martin Shelar 2026 Marist GA...
All American Game | Story | 7/3/2026

Initial 2026 All Star Game Roster Reveal

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We are excited to announce the first selections for the 2026 PG All Star Game from both the Perfect Game Junior and Sophomore National Showcases. The PG All Star Game will be held on Friday, August 14th at Citizens Bank Ballpark, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, and will feature roughly 40 of the top players, predominately from the 2028 class with a few of the very best 2029s also selected. A watchlist has been created from the Junior National Showcase and another group of players will be selected from that showcase towards the end of July as we continue to evaluate players at the major Perfect Game tournaments this summer. The final wave of selections we be made at the PG Underclass All American Games August 5-7 at the UCSD in San Diego, CA. PG Underclass All American Games   Junior National Selections Dexter McCleon Jr. OF Suwanee, GA USA Prime Cullen Scott RHP/3B Melissa,...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

Freedom Classic Opens Holiday Weekend

Alyssa Golden
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More than 30 teams from the 14U-18U age divisions will head to Fort Myers, Florida this Fourth of July weekend for the seventh annual Perfect Game Freedom Classic. The tournament, running July 3-6, features several nationally ranked prospects from across the country as teams look to compete for a championship. Headlining the field are twin brothers Derek and Ryan Yormark of Merrick, New York. Right-handed pitcher Derek Yormack is the No. 51-ranked player in the class of 2027, the No. 1 player in New York and the No. 5-ranked right-handed pitcher in the country. First baseman Ryan Yormark comes in just behind his twin brother as the No. 3 overall player in New York, the No. 5 first baseman in the nation and the No. 90-ranked player nationally. Both brothers are committed to Vanderbilt. Derek Yormark has established himself as one of the top two-way prospects in the 2027 class. He has run...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

14u West World Series Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
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Asher Contreras (2030 | Las Vegas, NV) The 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter and outfielder was one of the most dangerous hitters in the tournament for Wow Factor Nv 2030, stuffing the stat sheet while displaying an impressive combination of power and speed. He finished the weekend with 9 hits, including two doubles and a home run, while driving in seven runs and scoring five more. He also swiped three bases and worked three walks, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses while showing feel for the zone with just one strikeout all weekend. His ability to hit for extra bases while also creating offense on the bases made him one of the most impactful offensive performers at the event.    Braylen Silva (‘30 | NV) RBI 2B for GBG Vegas 14u Red. Direct path, quick trigger, & barrel feel. Solid 2-hole stick creating offense all day #14UWestWS...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
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16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2  ‘28 AJ Bonnette (TX) with 7 Ks thru 4 IP thus far, living 89-91 w/ heavy traits. Filling up all four quads & attacking hitters early in counts. Mixing a slurvy breaker & turning the CHG over well. @PG_Uncommitted #NatElite @Texas_PG pic.twitter.com/oz2XXoKHvt — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Aj Bonnette (2028, Keller, Texas) showed out on both sides of the ball at the National Elite Championship, but really stood out on the mound Tuesday. He toed the rubber in round two of the playoffs, proceeding to toss six innings with eight punchouts and zero earned runs allowed. The 6-foot southpaw filled up all four quadrants of the strike zone, attacking hitters early and often with his fastball. The heater lived in the 88-91 mph range with heavy traits, often setting up his slurvy breaking ball. Bonnette showed good feel...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
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Championship teams often reveal themselves when the game isn’t going their way. Performance Baseball 2028/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team did exactly that. Trailing Florida Burn 2028 Scout through four innings, the Brewers refused to panic. Instead, they relied on timely hitting, consistent pitching, and an unselfish approach at the plate, rallying a five-run fifth inning before pulling away for a 9-5 victory to clinch their spot in the semifinals. The comeback was fueled by contributions throughout the lineup. Six different players drove in runs, including two RBIs each from Aiden Capobianco and Cameron Massey, while Matthew Heredia, Parker Weston, Ethan Smith, and Aj Bonnette each added an RBI of their own. On the mound, Derek Wenzel set the tone with 3.2 solid innings before Ethan Smith shut the door in relief, helping preserve the comeback victory. Although the Brewers have had a...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/1/2026

JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
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JK Select Hawaii capped off an impressive tournament run by defeating GBG Vegas 14u Red14-4 in the championship game on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark, claiming the 14u West World Series title. From the opening pitch, JK Select controlled the pace of the game. The offense jumped out early, scoring 6 runs in the 1st inning after timely hits from MVP Sean Shindo and Kade Manarpaac. The early lead gave the pitching staff confidence as they worked efficiently through the opposing lineup. “I've worked hard to get better at my game for the past few months; it means a lot that I did well and performed in a tournament like this” said Shindo. Starting pitcher Maddox Prones turned in a strong performance, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 batters over 3 innings. The defense backed the effort with great plays in the middle infield, preventing GBG Vegas from building momentum....
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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On the second day of the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, one swing turned heads across the ballpark. The next one brought everyone to a stop. With Wow Factor Nation 16U trailing midway through its matchup against Sandlot Scout Team 2028, Micheal O'Connor launched a solo home run to spark the offense. Just one batter later, Aaron Frink stepped into the box and sent another ball over the fence, delivering back-to-back home runs that quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the tournament’s opening days. Parents gathered along the nets, players from previous games stopped to watch, and college scouts turned their attention toward the action as the two towering swings energized the crowd and brought new life to the game. Although Wow Factor Nation ultimately lost 5-3 after a hard-fought performance, the back-to-back home runs served as a reminder of the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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Following a jam-packed week of entertainment at the 17u WWBA Championships, the top nationally ranked program, USA Prime 17u National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, faced off against Stacked Baseball 17u (No. 80 nationally) in the highly anticipated championship matchup as both teams looked to earn one of the most prestigious titles in all of travel baseball. Each talented squad entered the finale undefeated, but Stacked Baseball continued their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the Detroit Tigers Scout Team 10-2 in mercy rule fashion to become national champions behind explosive bats and impressive pitching. Stacked Baseball was the overwhelming top team throughout the week as the WWBA Champions outscored opponents by an absurd 117-12 during their 11-0 run. “We got some talented kids, but we played against a little bit of Goliath over there,” Stacked Head Coach Mike...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

Perfect Game Staff
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17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4  Day 5 | Day 6 Shea Corona (2027, Brooklyn, N.Y.) showcased some loud stuff out of the bullpen for MLB Breakthrough Series 2027. The New York native and primary shortstop topped out at 93 with the fastball, sitting comfortable in the 90-92 range. Corona paired it with a sharp and tight slider at 81-83, staying on the same plane until late. The pitch plays well already and the delivery is very athletic. The uncommitted right-hander went three scoreless and was in the zone plenty, striking out two while not allowing a walk. '27 SS Moises Gudino (FL) continues to stay red hot, working a long AB & cracking an oppo 2B on the 8th pitch. Really seeing ing well. #WWBA @Florida_PG https://t.co/OjNJ8Bmzao pic.twitter.com/WoDDp35EI1 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Moises Gudino (2027, Tampa, Fla.)...
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