THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,623 MLB PLAYERS | 16,400 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,623 MLB PLAYERS | 16,400 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Juco  | Story | 2/13/2023

JUCO: Coastal Regional Preview

AJ Denny
Craig Cozart
JUCO: Top 500 Prospects

Regional Previews: Southeast | Florida | Great Plains

Coastal Region Top 10



1. Florence Darlington Tech
2. Gaston
3. Spartanburg Methodist
4. Pitt CC
5. Cleveland CC
6. Catawba Valley CC
7. Patrick & Henry
8. USC Lancaster
9. USC Sumter
10. Caldwell Tech

Top 10 Team Breakdowns

1. Florence Darlington Tech
Florence-Darlington has long been one of the powerhouse programs in the Southeast and nothing is changing in 2023. Head coach Preston McDonald has one of the most talented rosters in the entire country as he looks to guide the Stingers back to their third JUCO World Series appearance in school history. The arms that they will rely on are all extremely talented but are fairly young. The leader of the staff, Davis Aiken, is one of the few pitchers on the roster with experience. He’s a talented right-hander with excellent command of a full mix of pitches. Freshman right-hander Matthew Driver will be relied upon heavily, he has elite arm speed and sits in the 90-94 mph range with the fastball. He’s a piece that they will need to make a big impact and he’s more than capable of doing so. Rounding out the arms is Clayton Stewart who features one of the best sliders in the country. Another freshman to keep an eye out for is freshman lefty Kameron Dunlap, who should see a lot of innings this upcoming year. The three bats to watch this year are College of Charleston commit Dylan Johnson, Noah Stout, and Anderson Fulk. Johnson is a standout both at the plate and behind it with elite catch and throw skills and a middle of the order presence. Stout returns from a season ago where he showcased big power from the left-side of the plate. Fulk is an athletic player with tons of juice in the left-handed swing. Keep a close eye on JP Cunningham, a Clemson transfer, as he is slated to start at second base for the Stingers. This is easily one of the deepest teams in the region, if not the country, and they have big plans this year. -Cameron McElwaney, 2023 JUCO Preseason Top 50

2. Gaston
Just a short year ago, Gaston was gearing up for their first baseball season in school history. Last year was remarkable for the Rhinos as they finished with a 41-9 record. Since they were a first year program, they weren’t allowed to compete in the NJCAA World Series in 2022, which is something the 2023 group is trying to accomplish this season. The rotation is deep and talented with J.D. Everett, a UNC-Wilmington signee, leading the charge. He’s a left-hander that sits in the low-90s with a hard slider mixed in. Elon signee Nolan Straniero, a freshman right-hander who sits 90-93 mph with a low-80s wipeout slider, will be relied upon in a weekend role. Kyle McKernan, a sophomore who transferred in from Virginia Tech, will be used in a starting role as well. In the back end of the bullpen is Antwan Walton, an Old Dominion transfer who can get up to 95 mph with a hard cutter. On the offensive side, it is a well-balanced lineup with guys who can hit for both average and power. Konni Durschlag, an All-American from a season ago, is back after hitting 8 home runs and 16 doubles while driving in 45 and sporting an average of .396. Durschlag will also be relied upon as a pitcher where he sits in the low-90s. J.D. Yakubinis, their starting catcher is back for another season. He dealt with some injuries a season ago but bringing him back is a huge boost for the offense. Wade Kelly, Trey Truitt, and Andrew Muraco are all names that have huge upside and big talent. This offense should be one of the best in the region. They are deeper and more athletic than the 41-win team from a season ago and look to challenge for their first JUCO World Series title in program history in 2023. -Cameron McElwaney, 2023 JUCO Preseason Top 50

3. Spartanburg Methodist
You would be hard pressed to find a head coach with a longer tenure than Tim Wallace as he embarks on his 32nd season at the helm. During that time, he has accumulated almost 1,300 wins and has the type of offense that can slug with anyone in the Coastal Region. Veteran leadoff hitter, Dariyan Pendergrass will set the table with his elite barrel feel and has the amazing career stat of having swiped twice as many bases as times he has struck out. Sophomore Brady Jeffcoat should be in the mix at the top of the lineup and mix it up on the infield. Compact, explosive LHH Hunter Fryzowicz will provide a professional approach and some juice to the middle of the order. But the whole thing revolves around the big bat of Rhogue Wallace who will split time between the outfield and behind the plate. The switch-hitter is enormously talented with the stick and has really developed the power side of his game. It looks like a corps of LHPs will lead the way on the mound and this very well could determine how deep a run this club makes in ’23. Baker Cox should be an anchor for the rotation and has shown the knack for missing barrels as he is averaging over 10 Ks per 9 IP. Freshman LHPs Kemper Nix and Davis Wright are promising prospects. Nix is a projectable 6-4/190 with a live arm and Wright has advanced feel for his mix of pitches at this point in his career. Sophomore RHP, Garrett Hodges has refined his command from a year ago and looks on track to have a big year. Lean RHP, Maret Drye looks ready to shut things down at the end of the game and be the guy to secure wins. If the young arms mature quickly, the Pioneers could be looking at yet another championship.

4. Pitt CC
You can’t really argue that Pitt CC doesn’t have one of the top one-two punches in the region in the form of Will Gervase and Ryker Galaska, and Coach Eason will lean heavily on these guys to carry a ton of responsibility in 2023. Gervase, a LHP with tons of projection still to come in the velo department sits 89-92 mph from a funky slot that works across the zone and makes it more than difficult for hitters to pick up the baseball out of the hand. The Wake Forest commit will be assisted in the rotation by Wyatt Bagwell who looks to bring veteran leadership to the squad. Offensively, Galaska looks to build on a monster 2022 campaign in which he hit for a .357 BA including 8 HR’s. The second year OF is a vital piece both in the heart of the order and in RF for his side. Surrounding Galaska will be guys like JJ Rivera and Martin Zelenka, the latter stepping into the starting C role after getting some run last year with prominent power threat. Safe to say this team is going to win, a lot.

5. Cleveland CC
After a 31-23 2022 campaign, Coach Grigg and his squad are expecting continued success heading into 2023. West Virginia transfer Alex Khan is the name to key in on here, as the primary 3B is a defensive asset at the hot corner and can also do damage at the plate with gap-to-gap juice and advanced bat-to-ball skills. Luke Banister and Kael Snethen are also expected to generate some runs offensively as Snethen swiped 30 plus bags in ‘22 with obvious speed tool present. The rotation will see a ton of Kyle Murphy, a Lenoir-Rhyne commit who sits 92-94 mph from the right side with Connor Sampers and Avery Bridges also in the mix in some form. Murphy has plenty of swing and miss in the arsenal commanding the zone with a three-pitch mix that posted a 4.30 ERA in ‘22 with 44 SO in 29.1 IP. Sampers featured out of the pen, tossing 26.2 IP with 23 SO. To describe this team overall, there’s a ton of balance on both sides which many would agree is a key component to success for any squad looking to go on a major run.

6. Catawba Valley CC
Coach McDonald brings in some big-time fire power for 2023 looking to build off a 37-26 campaign in ’22. Starting on the offensive end, NC State transfer Carter Lindsay will play a vital role in the teams success with both offensive and defensive tools at hie disposal. The LHH OF will have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs behind guys like Walker Waters, a super utility guy, and Jack Stevens who should return to the 3-hole. Also expect Florence Darlington transfer Tate Abbott to slot into the heart of the order and do damage further adding to the weapons present throughout this lineup. Looking at the arms situation, Gardner Webb transfer and UNC commit Luke Osteen will be the featured name in the rotation with tons of natural movement on his FB sitting 89-92 mph. The RHP has plus offspeed offerings in a CB and CH with evident feel for spin in the arsenal. Behind Osteen expect to see guys like Trace Baker, Kobie Cushing, and Zac Martin, all of whom flash velo in the low 90’s. All in all the foundation is certainly here to make some noise.

7. Patrick & Henry
The program goes through a bit of a transition in 2023 as Brandon Nania was named Interim Head Coach in the fall. Nania has been instrumental in the team’s recent since joining the staff as the lead assistant in 2020. During that time, they have collected 82 wins, 1 Region 10 Championship and 1 trip to the World Series. The roster is well balanced with some returning contributors, impact transfers and talented freshmen. Bryson Pleasant is an intimidating presence in the middle of the order at 6-5/225 and should provide plenty of run producing power as the DH. Serving as the leadoff hitter, Bryce Lane is a freshman with twitchy skills and a tenacious approach at the plate. Andrew Barrese is another talented freshman that has enough juice in his hands to be in thick of the order and provide some protection for Pleasant. Don’t overlook Johnboy Rittenhouse, which is hard to do at 6-3/210, who can really put a charge into the ball with his dense muscular build. The marquee talent on this roster is no doubt, Jordan Irizarry, the Campbell transfer who should spearhead the rotation. The LHP has a low-90’s FB that will approach the mid-90’s with a wipeout slider and workable CH. Kyle Henson is a long, lean 6-4/170 freshman arm that looks like he will be a regular in the rotation as well. Kyle Fields and William Rice have the ability to work out of the pen or start as well and should round out the core of solid arms for the Patriots.

8. USC Lancaster
The Lancers have plenty of young incoming talent at their disposal in 2023 and are looking to build off an already strong 4-0 start at the time of this writing. As with some of the other top teams in the region, Coach Calhoun will rely on a corner piece of the team in the form of Joe Sperry, a true two-way threat that can hit for both contact and power at the dish while also pumping upper 80’s on the mound. When he’s not pitching, expect Sperry to slot in at 1B. Other key names to look for include Eddie Olmeda and Kyle Markowitz, both of whom pose a plus speed threat and can create chaos on the bases. Jannuel Wispi will also play an important role in the offense as the Coker commit showcases advanced poise at the dish with athleticism present in all aspects of his game. Presbyterian commit Jeff Hayes is expected to lead the pitching staff with Freshman Dominic LaDuke looking to make his mark as a wildcard arm up to 93 mph. With these guys at the forefront, it’s hard not to see a ton of success for Coach Calhoun and the boys in ‘23.

9. USC Sumter
Tim Medlin is in his 6th year leading the Fire Ants following a successful 33-13 season in 2022. This year’s club has a nice blend of physicality, athleticism, skill players and veteran arms. Leading the charge on the mound will be sophomore LHP Jeremiah Locklear who has really refined his craft in the past year. His explosive upper-80’s heater, plus change up and quality breaking ball mix makes him a strikeout machine. Projectable 6-4/200 RHP Nick Petit is just now coming into his own and should complement Locklear well in the rotation with his high spin FB and emerging secondary offerings. Watch for Landon DeLavan, freshman LHP, to use his pitchability and feel for decelerating barrels to secure a spot in the rotation as well. The sophomore class is deep on the offensive side of things starting with Capers Molinaroli who hit almost .400 with 6 home runs and 55 RBIs in ’22. Maddox Mobley will roam the outfield and use his twitchy skill set to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Infielders Brandon Powell, Lane Tobin and Aidan Bisbano build a solid glove corps and should be in the middle of their offensive engine.

10. Caldwell Tech
Looking up and down this roster, there’s certainly some intriguing pieces that are worth a mention for Coach Parham and crew. It’s no surprise that returner Steven Smith is going to play a role on both sides of the field, as the RHP/MIF hit for a .360 BA including 9 HR last season and is also up to 92 mph on the bump. Returning C Jacob Bebber is looking to have another big year after hitting for a .370 BA in ’22 and being named an Academic All American. Bo Davidson and Garrison Burress are expected to fill out the top half of the order with Breon Ishmael providing a power spark after leaving the facility 13 times last year. Although the offense is probably the strongest aspect of this squad, don’t sleep on the pitching staff for the Cobras led by Hayden Setzer and Walker Pedante. Behind these two staples it’ll be interesting to see what newcomers step up and perform on the bump for Coach Parham.

Coastal Region Top 50 Prospects

1. Trip Brown, RHP, Spartanburg Methodist
2. J.P. Cunningham, UT, Florence Darlington Tech

This is PG 'DiamondKast' Level content.
You must be either an DiamondKast, Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports, or Scout subscriber to read the rest.
Sign in Subscribe Now
Give us your feedback
Juco | Story | 6/18/2026

PG JUCO Awards & Final Top 25
Blaine Peterson
Article Image
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...
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/11/2026

PG Draft: Potential Risers Into Top 50

Michael Albee
Article Image
We are in the early stages of the 2027 cycle and there is still plenty of time for players to make significant jumps up the board. While our current Top-100 provides an early look at the class, several players just outside that group have the upside to make a run at becoming Top-50 pick by next July. With that in mind, each member of the draft team each selected one college player and one prep player they believe could make the jump into the Top-50 over the course of the spring. These are the names to keep an eye on as the 2027 draft picture continues to develop. Joey’s Picks:   Jake Cueto (27 FL) goes oppo πŸ’£ on a mid-90s LonL heater. Performing at a very high level, hitting .464 with 5 homers. Excellent hit/run combo and here comes the juice! #PGHS #Miami commit @Florida_PG pic.twitter.com/g4gtml81mm — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) April 1, 2026 Prep: OF, Jake...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/9/2026

PG Wood Bat Fall Kickoff Scout Notes

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
Evan Thompson (‘29, AZ) showcasing the all-fields power with this ground rule double the other way. Immense power upside. Really fun offensive profile #FallKickoff https://t.co/l551KirUOf pic.twitter.com/QW0AIeg59g — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) September 7, 2026 Evan Thompson (2029, Gilbert, Ariz.) put on an offensive clinic throughout the weekend, going 8-for-13 with three extra-base hits. He capped off his MVP performance with a walkoff home run to take home the championship. Thompson is one of the premier players in the 2029 class. A fluid left-handed stroke consistently finds barrels. There is all fields power present that will only continue to develop further. It would not be a surprise if Thimpson ends up the top ranked player in the class when it is all said and done.  Chase Fillman (2028, Goodyear, Ariz.) put together a loud summer circuit and...
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/8/2026

What Profiles Are Valued Most at Top of Draft

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
The landscape of the MLB Draft continues to evolve each and every year. What teams value at the top of the draft can change based on the strength of a particular class, shifts in player development philosophy, and, perhaps most importantly, the way organizations evaluate risk and upside. Some trends are subtle, while others become impossible to ignore when viewed across multiple years. For this study, I set out to answer one question: What player profiles do teams value at the top of the draft? To answer it, I analyzed the Top-100 picks from each of the last six drafts (2021-2026). That gives us 600 total selections to examine and provides a large enough sample to identify both the profiles that have remained consistently popular and those that have gained or lost significant ground. The data was broken down by position, handedness and level to create individual player profiles. While...
Read More
General | General | 9/7/2026

First Look: Class of 2031 Rankings

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/7/2026

Chubb Jones Jr. Enrolls Early

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
Harry Chubb Jones Jr. is getting an early start on the next chapter of his baseball career. The Perfect Game All-American announced Sunday that he will enroll early at the University of Alabama, giving the Crimson Tide an early addition from one of the more intriguing two-way prospects in the 2027 class. See y’all at The Joe! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ pic.twitter.com/Kn0T0mJxq7 — 6._.chubbjones (@chubb_hitter) September 6, 2026 Jones, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound SS/RHP from Georgia, was ranked No. 39 in the 2027 class and came in at No. 83 on the initial Top-100 2027 Draft Board. Chubb Jones Jr (‘27 GA) smokes this one the other way for an RBI single & we’re all level in the 6th. Adv bat speed, impacts w/ authority to all fields #PGAAC@PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/FZ46IvYVp1 — Dick’s Sporting Goods All-American Classic (@PGAllAmerican) August 16, 2026 The McEachern...
Read More
Draft | Story | 9/7/2026

2027 MLB Draft: PG Content Hub

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
No more having to search for articles pertaining to the 2027 MLB Draft as we will keep it all centrally located here, in the PG Content Hub, leading up to the first pick next July. Tyler Henninger, Joey Cohen, Michael Albee and Ryan Miller, along with the rest of the Perfect Game staff, will continue to provide you with the latest info as it pertains to this 2027 crop.  Article Date Initial Follow List July 12 Way Too Early Mock July 13 Realistic Expectations of 1:1 August 11 Preview: Collegiate RHP August 21  Draft Board: Top 100 August 28 Way Too Early 1:1 Predictions September 4 Chubb Jones Jr. Enrolls Early September 7 Preview: Collegiate LHP September 7 What Profiles are Valued Most at Top of Draft September 9 Potential Risers Into The Top 50 September 11
Read More
Draft | Rankings | 9/7/2026

2027 Draft Preview: Collegiate LHP

Ryan Miller
Article Image
2027 MLB Draft Profile Preview: Collegiate Right-Handed Pitchers The collegiate left-handed pitching class is always a popular demographic, and this year’s is no different. The group contains a mix of power pitch mixes and polished pitch-ability, with healthy representation from power four schools and a handful of mid-majors. Below we look at this year’s top college left-handers. An extended look at LHP Tomas Valincius (@HailStateBB)... 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K https://t.co/lCHgGnsdbi pic.twitter.com/Vm3nQkAukc — PG College Baseball (@PGCollegeBall) May 28, 2026 Tomas Valincius, Mississippi State Valincius followed head coach Brian O’Connor from Virginia to Mississippi State and immediately established himself as their ace last spring. The Illinois native posted a 3.50 ERA over 17 starts in 2026, striking out 33.5% of hitters and walking just five percent....
Read More
General | General | 9/6/2026

Update: Class of 2030 Rankings

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Read More
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 9/4/2026

2027 Draft: Way Too Early 1:1 Predictions

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
2027 Top 100 Draft Board  Current Favorite: SS Dylan Seward, Norco HS (Calif.) In our first iteration of the 2027 Draft Board, Norco shortstop Dylan Seward ranks No. 1 overall. The switch-hitter is an ultra-twitchy player with a lot to like on both sides of the ball. He is a supreme athlete that should stick up the middle. Explosiveness is shown in all aspects of his game and gives the profiles big time upside.  In the event that Seward does not go 1:1, each member of our draft team selected a player that they think could wind up in that spot. We are still nearly a full year away from draft day, but here are our “Way Too Early” predictions for the 1st overall pick next July.  Henni’s Pick: C/UTL Gavin Kelly, West Virginia    Gavin Kelly (@WVUBaseball) sends this over the wall in CF for a solo πŸ’£ (100 EV/ 416 ft). Adv. hitter with accurate...
Read More
General | General | 9/3/2026

Class of 2029 Rankings Update

Article Image
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.