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High School  | Rankings | 11/9/2021

2022 Rankings Risers: Hitters

Photo: Termarr Johnson (Perfect Game)
The class of 2022 rankings have been updated after a busy fall season which included several eye-opening performances in Jupiter, Florida during the WWBA World Championships. Today we'll take a look at 12 of the bats who rose throughout the rankings and continue with arms who made equally impressive jumps in tomorrow's edition. 


Termarr Johnson (2022, Atlanta, Ga.), No. 1 overall: Johnson may have only moved one spot up, but moving from No. 2 to No. 1 definitely warrants mentioning in a space such as this one. The consistent excellence of Johnson’s offensive profile, highlighted by a quality final showing in Jupiter, is what earned him the nod here. He possesses one of the best pure hit tools we’ve seen from a prep player, period. 




Justin Crawford (2022, Las Vegas, Nev.), No. 12 overall: Crawford has long been a highly-ranked player, showing off huge tools and twitch over the course of the summer, but this latest rise up the rankings has to do with his performance. He raked throughout the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, continuing to show his elite speed along with ever-developing hitting tools, making his upside an extremely high one. 

Tommy Specht (2022, Dubuque, Iowa), No. 35 overall: Specht is no stranger to a lofty spot in the 2022 rankings, but a strong fall with the bat and more overall AB-to-AB consistency saw him rise up a handful of spots. The tools stand out in a big way and have for some time now, and as he’s done a better job of being consistent in his approach and swing decisions, the offensive profile has taken another step forward. 


Ike Irish (2022, Hudsonville, Mich.), No. 37 overall: Irish has seen his ranking rise over 100 spots over the course of the last year, and with good reason. The left-handed hitting catcher has done nothing but prove he can hit and hit for power, and he’s done a nice job of continuing to refine his defensive skills, becoming more consistent with his throwing accuracy and receiving. He’ll be a focal point for scouts, along with several of his teammates at OLSM, this coming spring. 

Ethan Petry (2022, Land O’Lakes, Fla.), No. 47 overall: Petry hit in the middle of the lineup for WWBA World Champion Ostingers Baseball Academy in Jupiter, and scouts got a ton of looks at him consistently finding the barrel authoritatively. His numbers from the event are wholly fine, but when one digs deeper, his exit velocities from the event were very strong, even on his outs, and he’s continuing to show as a draft-caliber offensive player. 


Nicolas Perez (2022, Isabela, P.R.), No. 68 overall: Perez really stole the show in Jupiter last month, showing up with a significant increase in physicality and, as a result, offensive profile. He picked up three doubles and a bomb during the WWBA World Championship and on the whole showed explosive bat speed with good barrel accuracy, opening lots of eyes and likely establishing himself as the top prep player out of Puerto Rico in this class. 

Austin Charles (2022, Bakersfield, Calif.), No. 72 overall: Charles showed up in Jupiter with the Ohio Warhawks and was sensational, OPS’ing 1.296 with the bat and looking good on the mound, too. A UC Santa Barbara commit, Charles has tremendous size and offensive tools with a good chance to stick on the left side of the infield as well. He’ll be a priority look for scouts in the spring, for sure. 

Devin Taylor (2022, Cincinnati, Ohio), No. 73 overall: Taylor always hits, and has always hit in PG events, though the way his offensive profile has taken off this fall given the addition of some needed physicality was something to behold regardless. A left-handed hitter with tremendous bat-to-ball skills, Taylor is now physically capable of driving the ball out of the park to any field and can do so while maintaining his hitting skills, making this Indiana commit one of the premier offensive players in the region. 

Luke Adams (2022, Hinsdale, Ill.), No. 119 overall: Adams had a big fall playing with the Reds Midwest Scout Team, and there’s a ton to like about the overall package here. Adams is a good athlete with the potential ability to play all four corner spots in the IF/OF, with lots of right-handed bat speed and power potential. He raked this fall, hit for power with consistency, and took good at-bats. He highlights a strong 2022 class for Michigan State. 

Blake Cyr (2022, Windermere, Fla.), No. 125 overall: Cyr has been a long-time staple of PG scouting recaps given his consistent performance in any event he attends, and he had a great fall overall. He was maybe the most consistent hitter on the FTB/Phillies Scout Team club and continued to show his usual above-average defense in the middle infield along the way, earning a well-deserved bump up the rankings in the process. 


Max Martin (2022, Edgewater Park, N.J.), No. 133 overall: Martin blew up at ECPS in August then rolled into Jupiter this fall with a bevy of tools and put them on display. The bat speed stands out immediately and grades out better than plus, with plenty of ability to drive the baseball and easy power projection, along with the defensive tools and athleticism to stick in the middle infield. He’s a major draft name for the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region next spring. 

Marek Houston (2022, Nokomis, Fla.), No. 210 overall: Houston did nothing but rake for the World Champions in Jupiter, slashing .450/.520/.550 from the middle of the Ostingers lineup. A Wake Forest commit, Houston was named MVP in Jupiter and projects to continue coming into big-time power as he fills out his frame, and given his already-advanced bat-to-ball skills, the upside here is pretty massive. 

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...
Tournaments | Story | 7/22/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 5

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Noah Rumley (‘29 NC) has been up to 90 so far in this start w/ 8 Ks in 4 innings of work. Really jumps out of the hand at foot strike w/ some ride to it; has also mixed in a SL w/ horizontal action. #WWBA @PG_Coastal pic.twitter.com/OcU57a3Syl — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 21, 2026 Noah Rumley (2029, Summerfield, N.C.) got the ball for GBC Lopez 2029 15u in their final game of pool play and dominated, going up against a tough lineup in the East Cobb Astros. The 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher ended up going five innings, allowing only one hit and one run, while striking out nine. It’s premium stuff at the 15u level as he worked easily in the upper-80s, topping at 90 mph in the first. The breaking ball showed two-plane shape in the upper-70s as well. There’s a ton of things to like already and even...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/22/2026

Champions Named at Southwest Select

Emily Hicks
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Another week of Perfect Game baseball concluded as champions were crowned in the 15U, 16U, and 18U divisions of the Southwest Select Championship. After several days of pool play and championship bracket action, three teams rose above the competition to capture tournament titles following a week of high-level baseball. Throughout the tournament, teams from across the Southwest and beyond competed in closely contested matchups, producing standout pitching performances, timely offense, and memorable defensive plays. As the bracket narrowed, each division featured championship-caliber baseball before the final trophies were awarded. 15U Championship The 15U division title was claimed by AZ Prodigy, who defeated Nomadic 14U Premier by a score of 2-1 in the championship game. After putting together a strong tournament run, AZ Prodigy continued its momentum in the title game with contributions...
All American Game | Story | 7/22/2026

PGAAC Roster Reveal

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME ANNOUNCES TEAM ROSTERS FOR 2026 DICK'S ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC AT CITIZENS BANK PARK   The rosters span 20 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada, with California leading the way Jersey City's Finnian O'Loughlin gives the host region a player in the spotlight Field includes sons of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas & MLB All-Star Brad Hawpe   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the Team East and Team West rosters for the 2026 DICK'S All-American Classic, set for Sunday, August 16 at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The 60-player field represents the top...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/22/2026

Florida Burn Cruise to 17U BCS Crown

Alyssa Golden
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Ranked fifth nationally entering the tournament, Florida Burn 2027 Scout left no doubt who the best team was at the 17U BCS National Championship. Burn finished a perfect 9-0 tournament, earning an 11-1 semifinal victory before defeating No. 86-ranked Original Florida Pokers 2027 National, 9-1, Tuesday afternoon at JetBlue Park. Burn seized control early and never looked back in a game that ended after the fifth inning per Perfect Game’s mercy rule. Burn carried its explosive offense into the championship game as Braedon Mackay launched a two-run home run in the first inning, giving his team an early 2-0 lead. Mackay’s home run sparked a five-run opening inning, setting the tone for the rest of the afternoon. The Florida commit later earned tournament MVP honors after helping lead Burn to an unbeaten championship run. “I was just trying to get something started,”...
PG Select Baseball Festival | General | 7/21/2026

13u Select Festival Roster Reveal

Jheremy Brown
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With the completion of the 2026 13u National Showcase, an event that featured some of the best talent the age group has to offer, 42 players came out with the label of "Festivaler" as they received a phone call shortly after the event concluded. Moving back to the University of Tennessee after a two year stay at the University of Virginia, Ole Rocky Top will see a mixed bag of returners; three-timers, new faces and a couple who bridged the gap from the 11u game into the 13u iteration.  Of the 42 players, 9 players call Florida their home base which is the most of any state while Texas (8), California (7) and Georgia (5) are all close behind nearly three-quarters of the players selected. In total 17 different states are represented, from Hawaii to Arkansas, Washington to Maryland and everywhere in between.  Quick roster breakdown: Three-time Select Festival: 13 players ...
Tournaments | Story | 7/21/2026

UBC Midwest X Atlantic Notes: Part 1

Blaine Peterson
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Jack Postma (2028, Barrington, IL) made an impression in Chicago this week. A 6-foot-5 right hander with a starter pitch mix. Topped out at 93 in his outing at UBC Midwest and pitched at 88-93 for 2 innings on the mound. Slider showed late horizontal bite at its best when finished out front. Change up is a usable third pitch with fading action and ability to miss bats. Clean overall operation in the delivery. Upside with added stability in the arm action. Chance to be one of the top prospects in Illinois and potentially the country with necessary adjustments moving forward.  Connor Basinski (2028, Columbia, IL) an athletic player with 2-way potential. Physicality stands out for a player in the 2028 class. Swung the bat impressively well in Chicago. Hits from a wide stance and stays balanced using strength and leverage to drive the baseball to all fields. Launched a long pull side...
Tournaments | Story | 7/21/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 4

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Mason Conner (2029, Palestine, Texas) was a force in the middle-of-the-order for Gold Culture. The right-handed hitter starts from a medium stance with in-line feet and a low handset with a low back elbow, utilizes a negative leg lift stride. Strides through and uncoils the lower half well and creates separation in the back shoulder. Solid hand speed with a flat bat plane and feel to leverage and lift. Impacts the ball well with feel to impact and drive. The shortstop showed the power upside belting a two-run homer over the fence in left field and added a two-RBI knock later in the game. Medium 6-foot, 175-pound frame that was consistently on the barrel and showed a good approach at the plate working two walks. Lennon Dunn (2029, Mansfield, Texas) competed and showed the upside on the mound for Stix 2029 Scout. The right-handed pitcher...
Tournaments | Story | 7/21/2026

16U BCS Rolls into Fort Myers

Alyssa Golden
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The 21st annual 16U BCS National Championship returns to Fort Myers, Florida from July 23-27, bringing together many of the nation’s top 2028 graduates. The tournament features 44 teams, including six nationally ranked clubs, competing for a national title across five days of high-level competition. Year after year, the event has served as a proving ground for elite talent. Defending champion Showtime Select National 16U returns after capturing last year’s championship, while a talented field from across the country will look to add its name to the event’s prestigious history. One of the premier prospects in the field, shortstop Gabriel Coupet enters as the highest-ranked player in attendance, checking in at No. 49 overall in the Class of 2028 and No. 8 player in Florida. The Boynton Beach, Fla., native has established himself as one of the country’s most talented...
College | Story | 7/21/2026

Coppy's Corner: July 21 Summer Edition

John Coppolella
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The amateur players in the Cape Cod Baseball League are the future stars of the 2027 MLB Draft. The league runs from June 13th through August 2nd. Games are played at historic stadiums in Old New England towns. It’s beautiful and charming. Hollywood even made a movie about the Cape Cod League ~25 years ago called Summer Catch. It scored an 8% (!) on Rotten Tomatoes, but, on the plus side, it featured 2001 Jessica Biel in a starring role.  It was so much fun writing Coppy’s Column this spring. My hope is to highlight a pitcher and position player each week from the Cape. And, who knows, maybe somewhere out there Jessica Biel is reading it.    Player of the Week: Coen Niclai – Wareham Gatemen  The Internet tells me that 12 MLB players have come from Alaska, 10 of whom were from Anchorage, and the best of which is Curt Schilling. Niclai, who is also...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/20/2026

FTB National Completes Elite Run

Kinley Kitchens
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Championships are never won in a single game. For FTB National 2027, this one has been in the making for years. An 8-0 victory over Team Elite 17U Scout capped off an unforgettable week at the 2026 Perfect Game 17U National Elite Championship, but according to those inside the dugout, the championship was a product of friendships formed long before the tournament ever began. FTB took their first national elite win in team history, giving one of the nation’s top 2027 teams an elite ending to their 17U summer. “This is a homegrown group,” head coach Will Haynie said. “This team has been together for the last four or five years, and I think a lot of them have been together since the Little League World Series when they were 12. It’s been fun, and a nice little cap off to their 17U summer, especially after winning a big event like this.” That chemistry...
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