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Tournaments  | Story | 7/26/2021

Valley opens its arms to 17u PGWS

Photo: Chase Shores (Shaye Martinez)

SURPRISE, Ariz. – After taking a detour through Tomball, Texas, during the messed-up summer of 2020, the Perfect Game 17u World Series returns to its roots this week in Phoenix’s Valley of the Sun for its five-day run Tuesday through Saturday (July 27-31).

The 10th annual PG 17u World Series will play out this week at the Surprise Spring Training Complex, the MLB Cactus League spring training facility used by both the Rangers and Royals; everything about the complex and its practice fields screams “first class”.



The Arizona desert has experienced record-breaking heat throughout most of the summer but over this past weekend was treated to the much-anticipated and much-needed monsoon season, which brought rain (and even flooding) to the area.

The forecast for this week is what can be expected in the Valley this time of year, with plenty of sunshine and temps approaching triple-digits. In other words, just about perfect conditions for high-end, prep upperclass baseball teams to perform as the summer travel ball season comes to its close.

Thirty-five of the top 17u teams from 10 states will compete for the PG National Championship banner, with most calling Arizona, California and Texas home. There are, however, very capable entrants – this is an invitation-only PG national championship – from Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio and Virginia along with squads from Colorado, Utah and Washington.

Southern California-based BPA 17u, fresh off of an 8-1-0, quarterfinal round finish at the PG WWBA 17u National Championship in Marietta, Ga., two weeks ago, comes into the week as the defending champion.

Always strong and stout and always a championship threat, BPA is led by to top 2022s Oliver Santos (No. 65-ranked, Duke commit) and Gavin Turley (No. 110, Oregon State), and top 2023 Cooper Pratt (No. 110, Ole Miss).

The Twelve Baseball 2021 Maroon finished as runner-up while performing in their home state a year ago and the Texas Twelve 17u Maroon are back in this year’s field with a loaded roster.

Top-500 2022s crowd the roster, and Jace LaViolette (No. 39, LSU), Anthony Silva (No. 127, TCU), Justin Vossos (No. 156, Texas A&M) and Jax Traeger (No. 188, TCU) have the chops to be scene-stealers.

Another team coming into the tournament with a head of steam is SoCal-based CBA Marucci National, which finished 6-1-1 in Marietta after a 1-0, second-round playoff loss to BPA. This is another roster stacked with top-500 prospects from the ’22 class, including Justin Crawford (No. 73, uncommitted), Ryan Ward (No. 103, Arizona) and Xavier Cardenas III (No. 152, San Diego State), and ’23 Brady Reynolds (No. 165, Stanford).

And there’s more, a whole lot more in fact. California’s Alpha Prime 2022 boasts a roster on which every prospect is ranked at least a top-1000 with 18 top-500s are higher; all but three have already committed to D-I schools.

It’s a collection of talent that includes Malcolm Moore (No. 13, Stanford), Nick Dugan (No. 14, Stanford), Joe Brown (No. 128, California) and Jacob Krieg (No. 198, Oregon State).

NorCal Baseball 2022 Black counters with highly regarded 2022s like two-sport standout Robby Snelling (No. 25, LSU), Nic Bronzini (No. 105, uncommitted), Grant Selig (No. 144, uncommitted) and 2023 Sebastian David (No. 146, Stanford).

Cali’s Trosky National 2022 is another team with a roster stockpiled with top-300 to top-500 talent, led by Jackson Cox (No. 40, Oregon) and Jose Vargas (No. 197, uncommitted). Same can be said for the GBG Navy National out of SoCal with top 2022 Jacob Reimer (No. 109, uncommitted) and 2023 Jet Gilliam (No. 115, Long Beach State).

2022s Chase Shores (No. 30, Oklahoma State), Cade Climie (No. 132, Texas A&M) and Tracer Lopez (No. 201, Texas Tech) are part of another deep and talented roster for the Texas-based Banditos 17u Scout Team.

Stars Baseball 17u Carroll out of Haymarket, Va., will look to make some noise behind top 2022s like Jack O'Connor (No. 68, Virginia) and Kevin Jaxel (No. 95, Virginia) and 2023 Conner Bennett (No. 79, Vanderbilt).

Carrollton, Texas-based USA Prime National 17u will look to heat things up behind the efforts of a foursome of top-71 2022s including Calvert Clark (No. 54, Clemson), Nicolas Perez (No. 63, Florida State), Garrison Sumner (No. 71, Utah) and Wilburn Furniss (No. 87, Ole Miss).

Another top 2022 expected to be attendance is 3D Gold’s Demitri Diamant (No. 79 Georgia Tech). Other top 2023s include 3D Gold’s Owen Egan (No. 30, UCLA) and Duce Robinson (No. 83, uncommitted); the San Diego Show’s Dean West (No. 10, UCLA) and TB SoCal Easton’s Gavin Grahovac (No. 78, Arizona State); the Show’s roster also includes 2023 Duke Ekstrom (No. 125, Vanderbilt).

This is the 10th annual PG 17u World Series and already 64 of its alumni have made their debuts in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers' Cody Bellinger (2012 17u PGWS), the Cardinals' Jack Flaherty (2013), the Red Sox's Alex Verdugo (2013), the Reds' Jonathan India (2014) and the Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (2015) are among the most prominent to date.


Tournaments | Story | 10/24/2026

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...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/22/2026

PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase High School Division

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...
Tournaments | Championship | 10/22/2026

Wildcatters Reign Supreme at 13u WWBA

Jheremy Brown
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Tournaments | Story | 10/22/2026

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,...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/21/2026

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....
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Windy City Finale Scout Notes

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‘27 RHP Jaxson Weiss (IL) pitched well in his 5 innings and put up some eye popping strikeout numbers. He punched out 10 and allowed only 2ER. FB T86 early and flashed a BB 72-75. #WCFinale https://t.co/M8GtCUgxyS — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 17, 2026 Jaxson Weiss (2027, New Lennox, Ill.) a right-handed pitcher put up big strikeout numbers in his start on Saturday. He worked five innings while punching out ten opposing hitters. The fastball topped out at 86 mph and sat in the 82-85 mph range most of the game. His breaking ball was his primary off-speed, living 72-75 mph. Weiss keeps his body under control throughout his delivery, helping him with his good command on the mound. He uses his lower half well with a nice leg drive and gets his hips through, guiding his backside. He pitched with confidence and stayed ahead of hitters most of the game. Hayden...
Tournaments | Story | 10/19/2026

PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers

Tyler Henninger
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The WWBA World Championship remains one of the premier events on the draft calendar as all 30 major league organizations descend on Jupiter to evaluate some of the top talent in amateur baseball. The event serves as a pivotal checkpoint in the scouting process, giving established prospects an opportunity to further elevate their stock while lesser-known names have a chance to put themselves on the radar of various organizations. This year was no exception, as several players made strong impressions and positioned themselves for increased attention heading into the spring. With that being said, let’s dive into a few draft risers and sleepers who stood out in Jupiter. Calum Andersen (‘27,CAN) had his A stuff working today running the FB to 96 mph with a devastating horizontal SL at 85 mph that can break bats. Mixed in a late breaking 12/6 curveball at 78 mph that induces weak...
Tournaments | Story | 10/20/2026

Jupiter Recap: Stars Being Stars

Vincent Cervino
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers With the 2026 WWBA World Championship in the rearview mirror, we're going to begin our breakdowns of 4 different subcategories, beginning today with the Stars Being Stars category. Most of the players below are household names or were teetering on the edge of such recognition, using Jupiter as their launching pad. From Perfect Game All-Americans to some serious helium names for the MLB Draft, the PG crew breaks them all down below.  ‘27 Samir Mohammed (FL) racked up 11 Ks thru 5 IP on 75% strikes. FB lived 98-99, T100 w/ tons of ASR & life thru the zone. Hit 99 mph 10+ times incl his final pitch of the outing. Had his sharp vert CB on a string & faded the CHG effectively vs LHHs (clip). #LSU commit. @PG_Draft #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting)...
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Jupiter Recap: Uncommitted...For Now

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars Gets your reads in now because by the time you reach the end, some of the talent in this article might be giving their commitments to a college somewhere across the country. Every player below did something that caught out scout's eye and should certainly be on the radar for college coaches, if they aren't already.  Braxton Sykes (2028, Brunswick, Ga.) tossed a total of six innings down in Jupiter, collecting six strikeouts while failing to allow either a hit or earned run during his tenure on the mound. The 6-foot-2 right-hander showcased an impressive three-pitch mix with excellent feel to locate in every part of the strike zone. His fastball lived in the mid- to upper-80s mph range with more velocity to project for as Sykes continues to add strength and...
Tournaments | Story | 10/23/2026

Jupiter Recap: The Next Wave

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars | Jupiter: Uncommitted...For Now | Jupiter: Breakout Prospects You don't have to look too hard into the future to see what the prep game has in store as the players below are already showing tools beyond their years. With a slew of 2028 and 2029 grads more than holding their own in Jupiter, the scene for the upcoming summer has already had some groundwork laid out for what should be an exciting couple of years to come.  ‘28 Alan Zimmerman (FL) racked up 5 Ks w/ just 1 H allowed thru 3 shutout frames. Lived 89-90 T91 w/ lots of life thru the zone & some ASR. Dropped in a 12/6 breaker for Ks (clip). Projectable 6’3” mold. #Uncommitted @PG_Uncommitted #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG https://t.co/KTDFpGK49y — Perfect Game Scout...
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