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College  | Story | 4/9/2021

Weekend Preview: Week 8

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Midseason Collegiate All-Americans |

2021 has been a mess in terms of teams solidifying their positions at the top of the rankings, and last week was no different. The good news is that we have officially passed the halfway mark on the year and are another week closer to Regional play. There’s ranked matchups littered throughout the country and throughout conferences so let’s dive right in.



Top 25 In Action

Rank Team Opponent Location
1 Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Nashville, Tenn.
2 Arkansas at No. 11 Ole Miss Oxford, Miss.
3 Texas vs. Kansas State Austin, Texas
4 Tennessee vs. No. 10 Florida Knoxville, Tenn.
5 Louisville vs. No. 19 Florida State Louisville, Ky.
6 East Carolina vs. Memphis Greenville, N.C.
7 TCU at No. 13 Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas
8 Mississippi State at Auburn Auburn, Ala.
9 South Carolina vs. Missouri Columbia, S.C.
10 Florida at No. 4 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn.
11 Ole Miss vs. No. 2 Arkansas Oxford, Miss.
12 Georgia Tech at No. 15 Notre Dame South Bend, Ind.
13 Texas Tech vs. No. 7 TCU Lubbock, Texas
14 Michigan vs. Ohio State Ann Arbor, Mich.
15 Notre Dame vs. No. 12 Georgia Tech South Bend, Ind.
16 Louisiana Tech at Rice Houston, Texas
17 Arizona vs. California Tucson, Ariz.
18 Oregon vs. No. 21 Oregon State Eugene, Ore.
19 Florida State at No. 5 Louisville Louisville, Ky.
20 Miami at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa.
21 Oregon State at No. 18 Oregon Eugene, Ore.
22 UCLA at No. 25 Stanford Stanford, Calif.
23 Indiana State at Illinois State Normal, Ill.
24 Indiana vs. Illinois Bloomington, Ind.
25 Stanford vs. No. 22 UCLA Stanford, Calif.


Midseason Awards Announced

With the halfway mark of the season gone, the Midseason All-American teams have been released, in addition to the midseason awards. In no surprise, Jack Leiter was named the Pitcher of the Year, as he’s ascended to be the top arm in the country with the stats and stuff to back it up. With a 0.43 ERA and a country-leading 71 strikeouts, no one has been more electric than Leiter, who also has a no-hitter to his name. Wes Clarke of South Carolina was named the Player of the Year thanks to his slugging percentage north of .800 and a nation-leading 15 home runs. Georgia Tech’s Kevin Parada was named Freshman of the Year, while Vanderbilt was named the Team of the Year and Tennessee’s Tony Vitello the Coach of the Year. You can find the link to the entire article above. 

Ranked Matchups Galore
There’s some serious headliners this week in terms of ranked matchups and most of the conferences around the country are represented. Arkansas heads to Oxford to take on Ole Miss in a series that has been circled for weeks now. The Rebels are coming off a bit of a disappointment by losing their series to Florida last week and the Razorbacks have held steady at the No. 2 or No. 1 position for most of the year. Tennessee versus Florida is a top-10 matchup that has big stakes for both teams. The Volunteers have broken free near the top of the conference thanks to their consistent play while Florida got back on track against Ole Miss last week. Louisville hosts Florida State and Notre Dame hosts Georgia Tech for your ACC flavor, while newly-ranked Stanford hosts UCLA and Oregon hosts Oregon State out west. TCU-Texas Tech promises to be a battle as both teams have aspirations of winning the conference. 

Vanderbilt, Arkansas Remain Steady
No one’s been more consistent across the country than the Commodores and the Razorbacks, as they’ve held steady in the top-five throughout most of the season. At the time of writing however, Vanderbilt lost big to Georgia in their opening game of the series. Both teams have yet to drop a series on the year and both have been anchored by impressive performances. There’s the obvious duo of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter for the Commodores, who are about as safe a bet you will find in the country in terms of starting pitching. Meanwhile, Arkansas’ offense has been relentless with their bullpen being unhittable at times. Christian Franklin, Brady Slavens, and Robert Moore have been impressive in the middle of the order while true freshman Cayden Wallace has not looked like a true freshman in terms of handling the game. Teams rarely make it through a full gauntlet of a season without losing a series, and both Arkansas and Vanderbilt will have to stay locked in if they hope to do so. 

Who’s the B1G Favorite?
The Big Ten regular season is going to be unlike any other throughout the country because of their later start date and being restricted to only be playing against conference opponents throughout the year. Indiana was the favorite in the preseason but dropped significantly in the rankings after a four-game sweep at the hands of Ohio State. Michigan is currently the top-ranked team in the conference but have had struggles of their own, losing games in series from time to time. Nebraska currently ranks atop the standings thanks to a 13-5 start and almost cracking the Top 25 a week ago. The offense has been the story for the Huskers, as the top of the lineup has been really impressive with four starters hitting above .300 and guys like Max Anderson and Spencer Schwellenbach leading the way. Judging the Big Ten season is going to be a nightmare in its own right when it comes time for Selection Day, as it remains to be seen how many teams are going to get a chance to go to Omaha with the strange logistics around the season. 
 

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College Top 25: Final Update

Vincent Cervino
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PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
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Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
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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....
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"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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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.)...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Texas Twelve Firing On Full Cylinders

Kinley Kitchens
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Every team hopes to start a tournament with momentum, but few make a statement quite like Texas Twelve Maroon 2028. Matched up against defending champion Excel Blue Wave National to kick off their debut in the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, Texas Twelve Maroon delivered a complete team performance, earning a hard-fought 3-2 victory and immediately establishing themselves as one of the top teams to watch this week. The win showcased the balance that has made Texas Twelve Maroon a powerful team. Strong pitching, timely hitting, and steady defense all played a role as the team held off one of the tournament’s premier programs. Right-hander Ty Antley turned in an outstanding performance on the mound, throwing a complete game while allowing only five hits and two walks over seven innings. The High Follow prospect worked consistently between 85-89 mph and mixed in a sharp...
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Flames Capture 18U BCS Title

Alyssa Golden
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Flames Natty used timely hitting and a dominant start from Beau Collier to defeat NLB American 7-3 and capture the 18U BCS National Championship on Monday at Lee Health Sports Complex. Despite being assembled just hours before the tournament began, the Flames quickly developed chemistry throughout the tournament. “This team was put together 12 hours before this tournament, and they went on a crazy run,” head coach Adam Vasquez said. “These kids know each other locally, but they don’t play together. For them to come together last minute like that, it’s crazy. I’m proud of them for that.” The game opened as a pitchers’ duel, with David Acevedo recording the lone hit through the first two innings. NLB American starter Hayden Graham kept the Flames in check early, allowing just one hit while striking out one over 2.0 innings. The right-hander...
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Ohio Valley BCS Champ. Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘28 C Keegan Sawyer (OH) showcased the toolshed in this one. A top player in the OH ‘28 class. LOUD (Hit & Defense) #OVBCS @KeeganSawyer10 Clip 1: 3-R 💣 to LF Clip 2: 2B to LC Clip 3: SEED, Caught Stealing @ 2B Name for August 1 @MidlandBasebal pic.twitter.com/FvIpEU7Llz — Jordan Gates (@JGatesPG) June 27, 2026 Keegan Sawyer (2028, Cleves, Ohio) The stock continues to go up and up for Keegan Sawyer. Fresh off a state championship for Bading High School, he has picked up where he has left off this spring. It seems that he gets bigger each time I see him, but the frame really works on both sides of the ball at 6-feet, 190-pounds. It’s athletic and the actions on both sides are extremely advanced. Sawyer took home MVP honors after finishing with nine hits, six going for extra bases including two home runs, nine RBIs and eight runs scored. It’s electric at...
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Texas Region Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Austin Lyons (2028, Cibolo, Texas) put on a display for Canes Southwest Prime 16U. Went 7-14 at the plate with a pair of doubles and triples, while driving in 13 runs. He won Tournament MVP for his efforts. Physical left-handed frame with feel to hit to all fields. Utilizes the middle of the field as well as the opposite field efficiently. Should be a force to be reckoned with as he grows into some more power. Evan Rosales (2027, Houston, Texas) was dominant on the mound for HP 2027 Allen. Went five shutout innings over the weekend, surrendering just one hit and two walks while striking out ten. Fastball lives 83-87 with some carry. Curveball is a heavy 12/6 downer at 69-74. North-south approach with a super steep release. Showed some really good feel for the zone and sequenced effectively to keep hitters off balance. Tristan Wright (2028, Magnolia, Texas) put on a show for Banditos 2028...
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