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High School  | General | 2/21/2023

Coastal Region Top Teams/Prospects

Photo: Walker Jenkins (Perfect Game)
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Regional Top Teams/Prospects: Florida | Georgia | Pacific | Deep South | Texas | Southwest



Top 15 Teams in Region


Rank Nat'l Rank Name 2022 Record
1 22 Combine Academy (NC) NA
2 43 Wesleyan Christian (NC) 17-6
3 NR Summerville (SC) 10-10
4 NR Oceanside Collegiate (SC) 27-4
5 NR Wake Forest (NC) 18-5
6 NR Charlotte Christian (NC) 30-3
7 NR Freedom (VA) 26-2
8 NR East Forsyth (NC) 18-9
9 NR Berkeley (SC) 25-5
10 NR South Brunswick (NC) 25-5
11 NR Independence (VA) 19-6
12 NR T.C. Roberson (NC) 22-8
13 NR Northwest Guilford (NC) 21-6
14 NR Freeman (VA) 22-4
15 NR Hurricane (WV) 32-4

Class of 2023 Top Coastal Prospects

Rank Nat'l Rank Player Pos. School Hometown State Commitment
1 1 Walker Jenkins OF South Brunswick Oak Island NC North Carolina
2 11 Bryce Eldridge 1B James Madison Vienna VA Alabama
3 39 Alfonsin Rosario OF P27 Academy Lexington SC Chipola College
4 46 Jonny Farmelo OF Westfield Centreville VA Virginia
5 48 Blake Dickerson LHP Ocean Lakes Virginia Beach VA Virginia Tech
6 61 Chance Mako RHP East Rowan Salisbury NC North Carolina State
7 68 Macon Winslow C Pro5 Baseball Academy Hertford NC Duke
8 73 Lee Ellis SS Pro5 Baseball Academy White Plains MD South Carolina
9 75 Tucker Holland LHP The Burlington School Burlington NC Arkansas
10 81 Kyle Johnson OF Riverside Leesburg VA Duke
11 83 Justin Best OF Combine Academy Cornelius NC Florida State
12 94 Bristol Carter OF Northwest Guilford Oak Ridge NC East Carolina
13 95 Chase Meyer RHP Combine Academy Lincolnton NC West Virginia
14 128 Gavin Gallaher SS Pro5 Baseball Academy Apex NC North Carolina
15 136 Jaxon Lucas SS Garner Garner NC North Carolina State
16 149 Haiden Leffew LHP South Rowan Kannapolis NC Wake Forest
17 151 Edward Copper RHP P27 Academy Ivyland PA South Carolina
18 164 Brody Shawn RHP West Potomac Alexandria VA Wake Forest
19 172 Bryson Moore RHP Gonzaga College Fairfax VA Virginia
20 191 Luke Stevenson C Wake Forest Wake Forest NC North Carolina
21 196 Lance Williams RHP William Monroe Shenandoah VA East Carolina
22 197 Zyhir Hope OF Colonial Forge Stafford VA North Carolina
23 205 Nathan Teague RHP Southern Alamance Snow Camp NC Vanderbilt
24 209 Isaac Armstrong SS East Lincoln Denver NC East Carolina
25 214 George Baker C Pro5 Baseball Academy Waldorf MD Louisville
26 215 Payton Manca LHP P27 Academy Winchendon MA Florida State
27 236 Jordan Crosland SS Combine Academy Suffolk VA Maryland
28 237 Harrison Lewis RHP West Forsyth Winston Salem NC North Carolina
29 249 Cameron Nelson OF Pro5 Academy | Virginia Baltimore MD Wake Forest
30 278 Jonah Conradt RHP P27 Academy Greenville WI Arkansas

Class of 2024 Top Coastal Prospects

Rank Nat'l Rank Player Pos. School Hometown State Commitment
1 3 PJ Morlando OF Summerville Summerville SC Mississippi State
2 31 Dalton Wentz SS Amherst County Madison Heights VA South Carolina
3 40 Perry Hargett SS Metrolina Christian Academy Peachland NC North Carolina
4 59 Carson Messina RHP Summerville Summerville SC South Carolina
5 74 Aiden Harris 3B Manchester Midlothian VA Virginia
6 113 Anderson Nance RHP John M Morehead Eden NC North Carolina State
7 134 James Nesta RHP Hough Huntersville NC Uncommitted
8 143 Lee Sowers SS Freeman Glen Allen VA Virginia Tech
9 151 Beau Hollins 1B River Bluff Lexington SC South Carolina
10 153 Cole Nelson RHP Hickory Grove Christian Charlotte NC UNC-Wilmington
11 160 Drake Purvis LHP Randleman Siler City NC North Carolina State
12 167 Drew Downs OF Pro5 Baseball Academy Cary NC Vanderbilt
13 206 Ronald Sawyer SS Greenbrier Christian Academy Chesapeake VA Virginia
14 220 Truitt Manuel RHP West Henderson Fletcher NC North Carolina State
15 237 Mitch Wilson C Dorman Pauline SC Uncommitted
16 274 Jaden Knight OF Combine Academy Winston Salem NC Notre Dame
17 288 Evan Macintyre OF Charlotte Catholic Matthews NC Indiana
18 312 James Nunnallee C Lightridge High School Aldie VA Virginia
19 328 Austin Irby 3B Cox Virginia Beach VA East Carolina
20 341 Ethan Wagner OF P27 Academy Aurora IL South Carolina

Class of 2025 Top Coastal Prospects

Rank Nat'l Rank Player Pos. School Hometown State Commitment
1 9 Sam Cozart RHP Wesleyan Christian Academy High Point NC Mississippi State
2 16 Josh Hammond RHP Westchester Country Day High Point NC Wake Forest
3 17 Tyler Baird RHP William Amos Hough Huntersville NC Uncommitted
4 19 Coy James SS Davie County Advance NC Mississippi
5 26 Everett Johnson OF Wayne Country Day Youngsville NC North Carolina State
6 28 Donavan Jeffrey 1B Manchester Chester VA Miami
7 32 John Lash LHP Charlotte Christian Charlotte NC Uncommitted
8 34 Micah Matthews OF Turner Ashby Bridgewater VA South Carolina
9 49 Briggs McKenzie LHP Corinth Holders Wendell NC Louisiana State
10 56 Parker Lakey 3B Hickory Ridge Harrisburg NC North Carolina


High School | General | 8/17/2026

Scott Wins MVP Two Ways

Jim Salisbury
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PHILADELPHIA – When the folks at Perfect Game reached out to invite him to pitch in the 2026 PG All-Star Game for rising sophomores and juniors, Cullen Scott had one request. “You mind if I get a couple of at-bats, too?” Along with his dad, Scott traveled from the family’s home in Texas to Citizens Bank Park. The trip proved to be a huge success as he starred on the mound and at the plate and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Scott, 16, pitched a scoreless first inning and struck out two. In the fourth inning, he belted a grand slam six rows up into the left-field seats to lead the National team’s 6-1 win over the American team. “He showed us why he’s here as a pitcher and a hitter,” said Greg Sabers, PG’s vice president of scouting and showcases. "He’s one of the top pitchers here, but he’s too good a...
Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2026

WWBA Sophomore Scout Notes: Day 2

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WWBA Sophomore Scout Notes: Day 1 Rhys Jones (2029, Mc Lean, Va.) was absolutely dominant on the bump to start off day 2 hanging an impressive 10 strikeouts in 5 innings. Running the heater up to 84 with arm side run and the breaking ball got swings and misses. The strike percentage stayed right over 55%, and he carried a no hitter into the 6th. Easy arm action with a high 3/4 slot and controls the move down the rubber.  Jevan McMenamy (2029, Fargo, N.D.) was all around solid today tallying two hits, an rbi, and a walk. In the box he works to the middle of the field in the approach and can elevate to all fields. Coils deep into the back hip and works through contact with strength. Quick feet around the bases and the barrel is fast.  Khian Escalana (2029, Ankeny, Iowa) was a heavy producer in this one collecting three hits, two of those being doubles. Also drove in three RBIs...
Tournaments | Story | 9/24/2026

Windy City Fall Classic Scout Notes

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‘28 LHP AJ Minderman (IL) works 5 stellar innings to finish what he started. He punched out 7 and was efficient in the zone. FB 75-78 CH 70-71 SL 69-71. Used Offspeed pitches as a weapon and in all counts. #WCFClassic pic.twitter.com/fpeRs3AK7k — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) September 21, 2026 AJ Minderman (2028, Geneva, Ill.) a 6-foot-1, 140-pound left-handed pitcher worked all five innings of his game on Sunday in impressive fashion. He punched out seven opposing hitters and allowed no runs. He showed great composure with runners aboard, stranding anyone who reached. He worked out of the stretch with a big leg kick and did a nice job of working downhill on the mound. The fastball was 75-78 mph and he used it heavily to the glove side. He kept the fastball down early and set hitters down by throwing it at the top of the zone. His changeup (70-71 mph) was used as his...
Tournaments | Story | 9/25/2026

WWBA Sophomore Scout Notes: Day 1

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'29 CIF Benjamin Mills (FL) absolutely loses this baseball across the street for a loud HR (101 EV/424'). Huge juice w/ ball explodes coming off. #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG @PSTeams_ pic.twitter.com/0WUgIqyr6t — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) September 25, 2026 Benjamin Mills (2029, Miramar, Fl.) showed off some extremely impressive juice in the 8 PM match. The corner infielder blasted an absolute no-doubter out to left field, exploding off of the barrel and soaring deep into the night sky. The ball came off with a 101 MPH exit velocity and traveled 424 feet, bouncing across the street. Mills is built extra strong and physical, creating easy strength. The impact upside is significant and it should be fun to track how the power continues to develop. '29 SS Todd Dulaney (IL) crushes this ball off the LF fence for a loud 2B (93 EV). Simple parts & the impact comes easy....
Tournaments | Story | 9/24/2026

South Jupiter Qualifier Scout Notes

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Joshua Digulio (2027, Mont Belvieu, Texas) was a breakout performer for Texas Brigade 2027 - Gafford. Went 10-18 with a pair of doubles and a home run, while plating nine runs. Also showed some serious flashes defensively behind the plate. Physical frame with plenty of bat speed. Flatter bat path with a pull-side approach, geared towards backspinning with authority. Athletic backstop with tons of offensive upside. Dylan Buck (2027, Friendswood, Texas) put on a show for Up Top Prospects. Drove in 11 runs while going 5-11 with a pair of triples and a multi home run game on Saturday. Loose actions with a strong lower half. Adjusts well and generates plenty of torque as he works uphill. Serious power upside on display this weekend with more in that physical frame. Clyde Votaw (2027, Texas City, Texas) had a quality outing on the bump for Up Top Prospects. The Angelina College commit threw a...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 9/23/2026

PG Softball Twin Cities Elite Scouting Showcase

Ashley Mears
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2026 PG Softball Twin Cities Elite Scouting Showcase September 19th, 2026 Ashley Mears BLAINE, MN- Rain may have shortened the weekend but it didn’t shorten the competition. The tournament was STACKED with some of the top teams from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The 16u division came down to Midwest Speed 16U Nat’l Chell taking home the trophy and shutting out a tough MN Sting National-Makela team. The 18U division came down to Midwest Speed 18u Nat’l Koltes loaded team out slugging Mission 18u National. 16U Taitum Kostecka (2028 Princeton, MN) of Midwest Speed 16U Nat’l Chell was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year. Kostecka is a speedy left-handed power hitter who is one of the toughest outs around, as she did not strike out a single time throughout the weekend. Starting in an open stance, she uses a...
Tournaments | Story | 9/21/2026

BCS Fall Battle of the Carolinas Scout Notes

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William Woody (2031, Charlotte, NC) stands at 5-foot-8, 106 pounds with an athletic build and a lean, developing frame. Shows good quickness and body control with room to add strength and size as he matures. Bats and throws right-handed and plays shortstop. Shows good feel for the barrel and consistently squares up the baseball. Shows good balance and timing throughout the swing. Woody went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs for a solid day at the plate. Wade Alphin (2032, La Grange, NC) stands at 5-foot-7, 140 pounds, with a compact, athletic build. Shows good body control and coordination with a solid frame and room to add strength and size. Bats and throws right-handed and is a versatile utility player. Shows a line-drive approach with a strong base in the box and developing power. Makes consistent contact and stays disciplined at the plate. Alphin went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs, putting together a great...
General | Blog | 9/21/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 68

Ron Wolforth
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Are You Fixated on the Wrong Variable? Why Pitch Count Alone Was Never Going to Prevent Arm Injuries   You know a family this happened to. You might be one. They did everything right. They followed the pitch count. They honored the rest days. They tracked innings. They sat him when the chart said sit. They were the parents who spoke up when a coach wanted one more inning in a bracket game. And he got hurt anyway. I've been working with throwers for a long time, and that conversation is the one I have quite often… A parent sitting across from me genuinely bewildered because they followed the rules and the rules did not work. They usually assume they missed something. Most of the time they didn't. They managed exactly what they were told to manage. The problem is that what they were told to manage is one variable out of four.   The Uncomfortable Part First   Throwing...
Draft | Story | 9/19/2026

2027 Draft: Prep Demographic Breakdown

Ryan Miller
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The 2027 MLB Draft cycle is still in its early stages, but the overall makeup of the class is beginning to come into focus. With the first version of our Top-100 board out, we took a closer look at positional demographics from both college and prep players within the class.  Let’s kick things off with a deep dive into the prep class.  Prep Right-Handed Pitchers  Top Ranked Players: George Ferguson, Abilene (TX) | Brogan Witcher, Liberty (CA) | Ethan Gustus, Roseville (CA) | Cullen Scott, Melissa (TX) | Striker Pence, Corona (CA) | Samir Mohammed, Tampa Jesuit (FL) Potential Sleepers: Brennan Neal, Brookstone (GA) | Andrew Carlson, Trinity Classical Academy (CA) | Calum Andersen, Vauxhall Academy of Baseball (CAN) | Gavin Henderson, Boiling Springs (SC)    High speed look at the FF-CH from '27 RHP George Ferguson (TX)... #PGAAC @Texas_PG...
Tournaments | Story | 9/18/2026

Northeast Qualifier Scout Notes

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Another day, another Gavin Greene (‘28 GA) barrel as the @AuburnBaseball commit is now hitting well over .500 on the event #NEQ<ahref="https: pg_scouting?ref_src="twsrc%5Etfw'">@PG_Scouting @PG_Georgia https://t.co/Lf6G8AExjB pic.twitter.com/LFMueYHMxB</ahref="https:> — Perfect Game Mid-Atlantic (@PGMidAtlantic) September 14, 2026 Gavin Greene (2028 Alpharetta, GA) played a major factor in AZ Diamondbacks Scout’s Championship run, finishing his weekend with a .528 AVG and 7 RBI. The 5-foot-11, 175 pound Auburn commit was simply a hit machine regardless of who was on the mound, showcasing the ability to handle velo with ease and repeat the stroke at a high level. Starting from a narrow and upright, slightly open base, Greene does a great job of working directly to the point of impact with consistent hard line drive impact to the pull side of the field. He...
Juco | Rankings | 9/18/2026

JUCO Impact: Top 100 D1 Transfers

Troy Sutherland
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With the season upon us, let's take a minute to look at 100 of the biggest impact players who played at the JUCO level last year and have since transferred to a D1 program for the upcoming spring.  RK Name JUCO in 2025 DI in 2026 1 Ryan Bradford Johnson County TCU 2 Carson Bailey McLennan Texas Tech 3 Kameron Yearsley John A. Logan  Oklahoma 4 Holden Pantier Walters State Georgia Tech 5 Caden Davidson Gaston Florida 6 Anthony Quigley Northwest Florida Oklahoma 7 Walt Jones Weatherford Kansas 8 Colin Coonradt Johnson County West Virginia 9 Collin Smith Cochise Kansas 10 Ned Frutchey Sac City Arkansas 11 Hayden Blair Walters State Georgia 12 Parker Ishee Co-Lin Oklahoma 13 Coy Clements Pearl River Florida State 14 Griffin Rardin Shelton State Alabama 15 Jordan Martinez Gulf Coast State Florida State 16 Noah Bentley Weatherford Oklahoma 17 Kole Fenton Walters State North Carolina...
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