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Tournaments  | Story | 10/4/2023

WWBA World Championship: Staff Picks

Jheremy Brown
Brian Sakowski
Colton Olinger
Jered Goodwin
John McAdams
Todd Coffey
Craig Cozart
Isaiah Burrows
Jordan Gates
Cam McElwaney
Tyler Kotila
Steve Doherty
Scott Rankin
Geoff Billock
Isaiah Burrow's Pick: Canes National/NY Mets Scout Team
Simply put, Canes National has assembled an absurd roster once again. It is deep with the highest end talent, including five Top 50 ranked players between the 2024 and 2025 classes. They are deep on the dirt and have a slew of mid-to-high-90s arms in any given situation. Combine that with some of the quickest twitch athletes roaming grass and you have an absolute unit. Canes National is no stranger to performing in the highest stakes tournaments, and this year's roster has what it takes to take the Jupiter crown again. 

Tyler Kotila's Pick: CBA Marucci
CBA Marucci is headed to Jupiter looking to come out on top, and they brought the squad to do so. With a litany of talented players on both sides of the ball. Players like Daniel Arambula, Ethan Clauss, and Nicholas Montgomery are expected to provide a boost in the lineup. Smith Bailey, Cohen Gomez, and Mason Russell are expected to get it done on the mound. Watch out for CBA Marucci to make some noise!



Jheremy Brown's Pick: 5 Star/Top Tier Roos Mafia
Three key things to making a run in a tournament like this one: depth, talent and chemistry. Quick look at this roster and it's: CHECK, CHECK, CHECK. The three-headed PG All-American monster of Myles Bailey, Hunter Carns and Cade Brown is potent one, though as you look up and down this 5 Star/Top Tier Roos roster it's littered with D1 commits and high-end talent, from speedsters to contact bats and power types, there's a little bit of everything. Their 17 primary arms are almost a necessity to not only win the pool, but make a championship run, and with a collection of talented left-handers like Tomas Valincius and McCall Biemiller, this club has what it takes to be the last team standing. 

Brian Sakowski's Pick: Canadian Premier
This Canadian Premier club, which is made up of top players from around the province of Ontario, comes to Jupiter in 2023 for their second go-round playing for the WWBA World Championship following a solid showing a year ago in their inaugural run. Many of those same players are back, and this team comes loaded with not only a talented roster, but the experience of having played on this stage already. There are power arms throughout the pitching staff and power throughout the everyday lineup, with good blends of approach, athleticism and defensive skill mixed in. It's a deep, talented team capable of taking anyone's best punch and dishing it right back out. They'll be tested early in pool play and, as Jupiter does, their depth will surely be tested throughout the early goings of the weekend, but the vast majority of these players have big stage experience and won't be easily intimidated. Look for the stars of this roster to shine bright in Jupiter, but it's the depth and quality of said depth that's giving me confidence in this pick. A Canadian club winning Jupiter? I could see it. 

Johnnie McAdams’ Pick: USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team
With a roster that includes three Perfect Game All-American Classic participants amongst its twenty-two Division One commits, they look “primed” to make a deep run at the WWBA World Championship this upcoming week in Jupiter. PGAAC Alums Jake Yeager and Schuyler Sanford both bring high octane arsenals to the pitching staff, as they should be counted upon either in a pivotal pool play matchup or playoff game. North Carolina commit Ryan Lynch, Georgia commit Ford Thompson and the 6-foot-7 West Virginia commit Maclelland Stiffler are more than capable of getting big outs in pressure situations, while bringing intriguing stuff to the table. Aukai (Jaydon) Kea, another PGAAC Alum will bring power to the middle-of-the lineup and will be joined by the likes of LSU commit Kale Fountain, Carter Johnson and Ky McGary. A trio of 2025 Grads in Sean Gamble, Josiah Hartshorn and Caleb Barnett bring a bevy of exciting tools with them, while providing plenty of offensive prowess of their own. Look for the multitude of bats, mixed in with power arms to lead them to victory on the biggest stage in amateur baseball.

Tyler Russo's Pick: GBG/TB SoCal National 
GBG is just a couple of years removed from winning it all in the event widely known as “Jupiter” (Fort Myers in 2020), so they know what it’s like to dogpile at the end of this thing; for this year, they join with a talented group in TB SoCal to make this an even stronger contender. This roster for 2023 is balanced with a core group of offensive guys that’ll likely not have to share many of their at-bats with a long line on the bench, like some other rosters are constructed, but they do have depth on the mound in the form of 10 arms, 7 of which are already slated to play at the Division I level after the spring. If the offense can click and show what they look like they can do on paper, this team has the parts to make a deep run and come out on top in Jupiter this time.

Vinnie Cervino's Pick: Power Baseball 2024 Marucci
Power Baseball is in a very good spot after winning the 17u WWBA National Championship in July and will look to achieve the rarely secured double gauntlet of winning Jupiter as well. 17u MVP Brodie Johnston will lead the team in the middle of the order flanked by fellow All-Americans Talan Bell and Kaiden Lopez. This is a veteran team who has been playing together for multiple years and groups of this magnitude tend to do well when it comes down to bracket play at Jupiter.

Jordan Gates' Pick: Team Elite/Atlanta Braves Scout Team
Braves Scout Team enters as another veteran club with a depth of pitching talent that will look to be their ace in the hole when it comes to advancing in bracket play. All-American Michael Mullinax is the highest ranked player on the roster while Underclass All-Star Evan Hankins will also be a force in the middle of the lineup. Veteran arms like Owen Hancock and Thorpe Musci have big game experience and this is a threat to get to Monday.

Geoff Billock's Pick: Knights Knation/Dodgers Scout Team
Knights Knation has a good mix of established talent along with young West Coast talent but the key in the middle of this lineup is Sam Erickson, one of the more polished hitters at this event. Highly touted juniors like Diego Velazquez and Landon Hodge should provide plenty of intrigue and this has a good mix of core and upside to be dangerous later in bracket play.

Cam McElwaney's Pick: Exposure National Scout Team
Exposure had a great summer and most of the roster stays intact for one last run on the biggest stage. Perfect Game All American, Conrad Cason, is as tooled up as anyone in the class and if he gets hot he can carry the load. Jason Bello, Anthony Tralongo and Mateo Gray are as consistent as they come on the circuit and are super versatile. This team is deep and experienced and certainly have the confidence that they will be playing on Monday for hardware.

Jered Goodwin's Pick: Stix Baseball Brewster/White Sox Scout Team
This comes down to depth and an insanely versatile roster. On the mound they can play match ups by hand or slot to turn lineups over or get out of pressure spots. Lance Davis will be a must watch when he jumps on the mound. The lineup is lettered with star-powered youth like Spencer Browning, and star-powered experience like Ethan Murray. There are few rosters that on paper will have so many fresh bodies down the stretch of this gauntlet of a tournament.

Scott Rankin's Pick: East Cobb Astros
The East Cobb Astros are looking to come out and compete at Jupiter. They’re full of talent on both sides of the ball, and should be able to hang with the opposition. With standouts like Bubba Coleman, Malachi Washington, Trevor Condon, they have the impact bats to produce results. Kayden Campbell is looking to go out and impress. They have a mix of bats and solid arms that should be able to make a difference for them as they look to go on a run in Jupiter.

Todd Coffey's Pick: South Charlotte Panthers
The South Charlotte Panthers have a wealth of depth in their pitching staff as they look to show up and turn some heads. Between some real impact bats and a pitching staff chock-full of standout names, the Panthers will look to stave off the opposition, building on some good outings from their pitchers.

Colt Olinger's Pick: East Coast Sox
The East Coast Sox are looking to utilize a deep roster of talented prospects, including 21 commits and a plethora of ranked players. They are hoping some of their stars can standout and produce some offense, coupled with a a snowball off competitive outings on the mound, giving them the chance to go on a run at Jupiter.

Craig Cozart's Pick: Cangelosi Sparks
Pool A is loaded, and I had the Cangelosi Sparks listed as my “dark horse” but with some untimely injuries to the Dirtbags roster, the Sparks are now sitting pretty. Fundamentally sound teams that fill up the strike zone and take care of the ball always play deep in Jupiter. That is exactly what this club does, but they can also really slug the ball. The lineup has depth and flexibility which should give teams challenges from a matchup standpoint. I also like the stock of LHPs on this club as they can neutralize opponents and cut down on the running game. The Sparks have a real shot.

Steve Doherty's Pick: Hawaii Elite 2G
14 players ranked in the top 500 and 8 total Division I commits round out a talented and hungry squad. Don’t sleep on these toolsy prospects from the island of Oahu who bring athleticism and the desire to compete against teams from the mainland. Look for the uber athletic Texas Tech commit Jace Souza to lead the charge in pool play. Tanner Chun (Tulane) and Chandler Murray (uncommitted) will supply the power for this lineup as they've been on a tear in PG events this summer. This could be the best team off the island in a long time.
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Tournaments | Story | 10/11/2026

WWBA World Champ. Scout Notes: Day 3
Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 ‘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 (@PG_Scouting) October 10, 2026 Alan Zimmerman (2028, Winter Garden, Fla.) was dominant in his start on Saturday, collecting five strikeouts through three shutout innings while allowing just one hit. The uncommitted 6-foot-3 right-hander showed out in front of a lot of scouts, running his fastball up to 91 mph. The heater plays up with lots of life through the zone and short arm-side run. Zimmerman sat comfortably in the 88-90 mph range, pairing his fastball with a late-acting 12/6 curveball that was landed...
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 3

Jheremy Brown
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 Carson Garzaniti (2029, Jupiter, Fla.) showed the barrel feel all game for West Boynton Cobras. The right-handed hitter starts from a spread stance with his weight shifted forward and in-line feet with a high handset and an even back elbow, utilizes a heel lift weight transfer trigger. Creates some separation in the back shoulder and uncoils the lower half with a short, direct hand path and extension out front from a slightly uphill bat plane. Good bat speed in the swing with some feel to impact. The catcher has shown the barrel accuracy all event with three hits, including a double and triple, to drive in four RBI and has come around to score five runs. Lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame with feel to generate power working ground up from the back leg. Exciting player that has been swinging a hot stick through pool play.  ...
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Tournaments | Story | 10/10/2026

WWBA World Champ. Scout Notes: Day 2

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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 ‘27 C Joshua Digulio (TX) opened the morning in Cacti Park with a bang. In his first at-bat of the morning, Digulio crushed an 0-2 fastball. The right-handed hitter powered a fly-ball through the Florida morning humidity off the back wall of the left field bullpen for a no-doubt solo shot. Everybody in the stadium knew it was gone as soon as he made contact. The catcher also worked a walk in his only other plate appearance. His home run was the only hit in the game, providing Texas Brigade 2027 a 1-0 win.  ‘27 MIF Xavier Martin (IL) woke up the stadium with an electric swing. The right-handed hitter was sitting dead-red on a 2-0 heater, got it, and torched it. Martin scorched a line drive all the way over the left field bullpen, as the ball cleared a near 20-foot wall and bounced onto the concourse. It was a two-run shot for the...
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PG Softball Illinois Scouting Showcase Series 18U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Softball Illinois Scouting Showcase Series 18U Division Oct 3-4 Peoria, IL PEORIA, IL- It was a phenomenal weekend for softball as six teams from three different states gathered at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, Illinois for the 2026 PG Softball Illinois Scouting Showcase Series 18U Division. The competition was fierce from the first pitch to the final out, making for an action-packed slate of games. Our scouts were treated to an incredible display of talent and athleticism throughout the event, and below are the standout players who truly caught our eye. Joharah Boze (2027, Chillicothe, IL) of the Indiana Magic 18U Lewellen hit an astounding .778 on the weekend. She finished the tournament with four singles, three doubles, two walks, three runs scored, and four RBIs, proving to be the pillar of consistency for her squad. Featuring an athletic stance and a balanced...
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Tournaments | Story | 10/10/2026

WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 2

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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1 ’30 RHP/OF Amir Kriz-Hopkins (VA) couldn’t be touched, striking out all six batters he faced over 2 IP. Tall, projectable frame w/ a quick, loose arm. FB worked 87-91 mph w/ ASR & the SL missed bats w/ late break at 76-79. #SelectFest alum. #WWBAWorlds @PG_VirginiaWV https://t.co/mN4H64aLgo — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 9, 2026 Amir Kriz-Hopkins (2030, Chesapeake, Va.) of SBA Bolts National 15U was lights out on the mound, striking out all six batters he faced over two innings before adding a double offensively. The right-hander has a tall, projectable frame with a quick, loose arm and worked his fastball up to 91 mph with arm-side run. Kriz-Hopkins paired the fastball with a sharp slider at 76-79 mph that generated swings and miss, showing his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball.   ’30...
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1

Perfect Game Staff
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’30 OF Quintin Blackwell (CA) drives this ball deep over the RF’s head for a triple, creating loud contact. Physical, compact frame with quick hands and plenty of strength in the bat. #WWBAWorlds @California_PG https://t.co/Tyq0a0SKd2 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 8, 2026 Quintin Blackwell (2030, Hercules, Calif.) of MLB Breakthrough Series 2030 and a 2026 Select Fest participant made his presence felt at the plate. The physical outfielder displayed quick hands and strength in the bat, while showing the ability to do damage with a loud triple that got over the right fielder’s head. There is plenty of upside to come, with Blackwell showing the tools that can impact the game offensively. Miles Lockridge (2030, Swansea, Ill.) of MLB Breakthrough Series 2030 put together a quality day at the plate, collecting a double while reaching base safely...
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WWBA World Champ. Scout Notes: Day 1

Perfect Game Staff
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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 contact and showed excellent feel for a CH that mimics the FB delivery. The @OU_Baseball commit struck out 8 & allowed 2H 1BB. stands on a projectable 6’5/195 frame you can dream on. @pg_int1 #WWBAWorlds @PG_Draft — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 8, 2026 Calum Andersen, RHP, Calgary, AB (CAN) Brewers/Langley Blaze Scout (2027) Andersen showed advanced present stuff and pitchability in a strong outing. The delivery is athletic and repeatable from a projectable frame, with room remaining for strength gains that should help the fastball play more consistently in the mid-90s and give the breaking balls even sharper bite. Andersen attacks with a live...
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Tournaments | Story | 10/8/2026

Midwest Fall Championship Scout Notes

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Midwest Fall Championship    ‘29 LHP Jake Bzdusek (IL) Works 5.1 very strong innings from a low arm angle. Has a FB with sink in the mid 70s and T78. Has a nice E/W SL 67-68 (2nd,4th video). Struck out 7 and was efficient in the zone w/ 62% strikes. #WWBAMW @AthletesHQ2 https://t.co/th4O6pgHBs — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 3, 2026 Jake Bzdusek (2029, Huntley, Ill.) a left-handed pitcher works from a very low arm angle creating lots of deception to throw off hitters. The fastball was in the mid 70s, topping 78mph with good action. His slider had lots of east/west action, creating tons of swing and miss. Bzdusek pitched 5.1 innings while striking out seven, helping him earn the win. He threw efficiently, landing 62% of his pitches for strikes. He also got it done on the offensive side of the ball this weekend as well. He racked up six hits in as many...
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PG Softball Illinois Scouting Showcase Series 16U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Softball Illinois Scouting Showcase Series 16U Division October 3-4 Peoria, IL PEORIA, IL- It was a picture-perfect weekend for softball as seven teams in the 16U division converged at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, Illinois. The action was fast-paced and competitive from start to finish, featuring tightly contested games and outstanding talent on display across the board. Our scouts had a front-row seat to some incredible performances throughout the tournament, and below are the top standout athletes who caught our eye. Kennedy Murphy (2028, St Charles, IA) of Alliance Select Harper was lights out this past weekend. This right-handed hitter was the pinnacle of consistency in the box. She finished her weekend batting an astounding .857 with twelve hits in just five games. She demonstrated the ability to drive the ball to all fields and did so with authority. She...
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2026 WWBA World Championship Preview

Hannah Jo Groves
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2026 WWBA World Championship Preview It’s that much-anticipated time of year again for some of the country’s most promising players to gather in Jupiter, FL for the tournament that everyone will be talking about until next year when we do it all again. This year, 120 teams from 23 different states, Canada and Puerto Rico have been divided into 30 pools. The action gets rolling at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7 at the Roger Dean Complex - the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. The top-ranked player coming into the event in the 2027 class is All-American classic player Kinon Bastian. No. 7 in his class, the Florida commit boasts a .417 batting average in the calendar year. Our scouts have referred to him as the “highest level athlete with both speed and strength, big juice in the bat.” Bastian will be playing with FTB Phillies 2027....
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