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College  | Story | 3/22/2024

Week 6 Preview Pick 'Em

Vincent Cervino
Craig Cozart
Photo: Cam Leiter (Florida State Athletics)
No. 1 Arkansas at No. 17 Auburn
The Razorbacks (17-2) handled their ascension to the top spot in the country just fine as they only allowed one run all weekend in their sweep of Mizzou. Their staff leads the nation with a 2.35 ERA, hits allowed per 9 with 5.77 and strike outs per 9 with 13.6 so far. Offensively, Peyton Stovall is healthy and leading the charge at the top of the lineup again, so they are ready to take off. The Tigers (14-6) on the other hand, are coming off a weekend where they were convincingly swept on the road at Vanderbilt. After three games in SEC play, they are hitting under .250 and carrying an ERA north of 11.00, so they need to turn the tide quickly. Arkansas is playing like the distinctly best team in the country right now and that should continue this weekend.

Cozy’s Pick: Arkansas



The Razorbacks look like the most complete team in the nation right now and that largely stems from their outstanding pitching staff. They can strike you out in any inning with any arm and are largely preventing runs at a very impressive rate. Auburn can hang, especially at home, but I expect Arkansas to continue looking like the No. 1 team in the country.

Vin's Pick: Arkansas


No. 8 Florida State at No. 4 Clemson
The Seminoles (19-0) are the lone unbeaten club in the nation and other than Arkansas look like the most well-rounded team in the country. They are 2nd in the country in team batting average at .356, with Cam Smith 8th in the nation individually with a .476 average. The weekend rotation of Cam Leiter, Jamie Arnold and Conner Whittaker are a combined (12-0) on the year as the staff carries an ERA of 2.79, good for 2nd nationally. The Tigers (19-2) showed their resolve by going on the road and take their first ACC series at Duke. Blake Wright leads the team in almost every major offensive category, and they average over 8 runs per game. The bullpen was a strength last weekend and the pitching is rounding into shape. This series could go a long way in deciding the ACC Atlantic Division title and the Seminoles look unstoppable right now.

Cozy’s Pick: Florida State

The Noles remain the lone undefeated team in Division I baseball as they head to South Carolina to take on the Tigers. This will be a two-day, three-game series with a double header on Saturday and I think the difference will be Florida State’s excellent starting pitching. Cam Leiter and Jaime Arnold both look like first rounders and I expect strong starts from both.

Vin's Pick: Florida State


No. 6 Florida at No. 5 LSU
The Gators (12-8) continue to be a mystery in midweek action, falling to (3-4) with their loss to Jacksonville on Tuesday. However, they did win a huge SEC series at home last weekend, giving Texas A&M their first two losses of the season. Jac Caglianone has not been a mystery, he has been exceptional, leading the team with a .414 batting average and a 1.77 ERA in his four starts on the mound. The Tigers (18-4) lost their first SEC series on the road last weekend to upstart Mississippi State. Luke Holman has been scintillating with his 4-1 record and 0.63 ERA as he leads a rotation that is settling in nicely. The offense is still performing well below Baton Rouge standards with only 3 batters hitting over .300 but the signs are there. You never know what to expect from Florida and it’s hard to bet against LSU on their home turf, so I think the Tigers get it done.

Cozy’s Pick: LSU

On the other corner of the sunshine state, Florida already has eight losses on the year but remain a highly ranked team after downing previously undefeated Texas A&M last week. This looks like a matchup between LSU’s strong starting pitching and Florida’s offensive capabilities. This has big series-of-the-weekend potential and look for the stars to be shining including Florida’s Jac Caglianone as he makes a run for the first overall pick.

Vin's Pick: Florida


Ole Miss at No. 12 Tennessee
The Rebels (16-6) after starting the season at a concerning (2-4) they have won 14 of their last 16 and are one of the hottest teams in the nation. Transfer Andrew Fischer is starting to do damage in the middle of the lineup, slugging .789 with 9 HR and 25 RBI. They have been solid on the mound and make opponents earn every base. The Volunteers (19-3) lost a hard-fought series at Alabama to open SEC play but are 4th in the nation in team ERA at 3.10 and 11th in strikeout-to-walk ratio. With Billy Amick setting the pace, offensively they are 2nd in the nation in home runs with (55) and 3rd in runs scored at (226). Ole Miss is playing well and will make this a close series but Tennessee at home has been special.

Cozy’s Pick: Tennessee

The Vols have enjoyed a resurgence in the Vitello-era and although they dropped last week’s conference opener, they have been a different team in this era at home. They return to Lindsey Nelson stadium against an Ole Miss team that has started out hot but I like the Vols to show that they’re a top ten team with a series win at home.

Vin's Pick: Tennessee


UConn at Rutgers
The Huskies (8-11) have spent most of the season on the road playing 18 of their 19 away from home. Offensively things have been an incredible struggle as they are batting .235 and are only scoring a little more than 4 runs per game. Brady Afthim is the real deal at the back end of the bullpen, having made 7 appearances with 2 saves and has yet to surrender an earned run. The Scarlett Knights (15-6) have played at times like a super-regional team this season and are 7th in the nation with a .338 team batting average. They average almost 10 runs per game and pressure opponents on the base paths with 44 stolen bases. The bullpen has showed quality and depth, and Rutgers should start off Big 10 play with a series victory.

Cozy’s Pick: Rutgers

The Huskies have had a really tough schedule thus far and are below .500 as they head to New Jersey to take on the 15-6 Scarlet Knights. Rutgers is a program on the upswing and look like they’re a real contender for the Big Ten. Josh Kuroda-Grauer has been playing like a star thus far and look for him to have a big weekend as Rutgers should handle UConn.

Vin's Pick: Rutgers


USC at UCLA
The Trojans (7-13) are playing .500 in the first two weeks of Pac-12 play and it has been a real struggle with the bats. They are batting .235 as a club and have only managed to hit 10 home runs so far. On the mound, they don’t have a starter with an ERA south of 6.00 and the bullpen is still searching the for the right mix. The Bruins (7-11) have been a surprise with their struggles but unless they get some length out of their starter’s things may not change. The biggest concern is that they are only fielding .957 as a team and are averaging giving up over 9 freebies per game. Duce Gourson has been a solid producer with the stick and if he gets some support this weekend, UCLA should win the weekend.

Cozy’s Pick: UCLA

Both the Trojans and the Bruins have fallen short of lofty preseason expectations thus far but there’s every reason to believe that the winner of this series will have a leg up in the momentum department the rest of the way. Both teams have struggled offensively but the matchup is surprisingly close and I like the Trojans in a close matchup.

Vin's Pick: USC
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College | Story | 7/10/2026

Cape Cod Notebook No. 1
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Cape Cod League Scouting Notebook  Maverick Rizy | Ole Miss | RHP | Brewster Whitecaps  The towering 6-foot-9, 250-pound right-hander continues to stand out with one of the more unique looks on the Cape, pairing a massive frame with a low three-quarter slot that creates difficult angles for hitters. While his fastball velocity was down from its typical mid-90s range during this look, working mostly 90-92 mph, it still generated plenty of swing-and-miss. He paired the heater with an 81-83 mph gyro slider featuring tight bullet-spin action and mixed in an 85-mph changeup with quality separation. Rizy battled his command early in the outing I saw, before settling in to strike out five over three innings, showing the ability to adjust as the game progressed. Through 12.2 Cape League innings, he has recorded 18 strikeouts, and his combination of size, deception, and projectability...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/10/2026

Windy City Invite & Open Scout Notes: Part 2

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Windy City Invite & Open Scout Notes: Part 1 Braedon Paczocha (2028, Palmyra, Wis.), a 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame catcher for GRB STiKS 16U Black, displayed a quick bat with the ability to do damage. Showed a good feel for the barrel throughout the weekend, hitting .538 (7-for-13) with 3 doubles, 8 RBI, 2 stolen bases, and a 1.376 OPS. Also received well behind the plate with quick, efficient transfers and displayed good instincts.    ’28 1B Brock Hamilton (IL) displays some present strength, driving this ball deep into the LCF gap to leg out a triple. Creates loud contact off the bat and does damage here. #WCInvite @WhitesoxAce pic.twitter.com/6EK81gG9Wi — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) July 5, 2026 Brock Hamilton (2028, Flossmoor, Ill.), one of the top first basemen in Illinois, brings a physical 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame with plenty of present strength...
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Draft | Rankings | 7/10/2026

Final 2026 MLB Draft Board: Top 500

Tyler Henninger
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After months of coverage, evaluations, and discussions, the 2026 MLB Draft is upon us. With that, we present our final Top 500 Draft Board.  The final update features several notable movers, including a handful of late risers who made one final push up the board. While there was movement throughout the board, the top remains unchanged. UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky and Texas prep shortstop Grady Emerson lead the way again, as they have for much of the cycle. With the games complete, reports filed, and the board finalized, the evaluation process is over. Now, we get to sit back and watch the draft unfold. Rk. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Roch Cholowsky C SS R-R UCLA Chandler AZ 2 Grady Emerson H SS L-R Fort Worth Christian Argyle TX Texas 3 Vahn Lackey C C R-R Georgia Tech Suwanee GA 4 Jacob Lombard H SS R-R Gulliver Schools Miami FL Miami 5 Jackson Flora C...
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Showcase | Story | 7/9/2026

13U National Kicks Off in Fort Myers

Alyssa Golden
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This Friday through Sunday, many of the nation’s top young prospects from the classes of 2030 and 2031 will head to Fort Myers, Florida, as the 2026 PG 13U National Showcase gets underway at JetBlue Park. The invitation-only event features some of the brightest young stars in the country as they look to make their way onto the national stage. This showcase provides players with an opportunity to compete against elite talent from across the country while also serving as a key evaluation for the 2026 PG 13U Select Baseball Festival. “The 13u National Showcase will be the first showcase for a lot of these guys, but we’ve seen their talents throughout this past fall, spring and the summer circuit, securing their invite to the event,” said Jheremy Brown, Perfect Game’s National Director of 13U & 14U Player Development and Festivals. Among some of the stand...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/9/2026

Windy City Invite & Open Scout Notes: Part 1

Donovan May
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’28 RHP Jack Potsma (IL) went 4.0 IP w/ 4 K, running the FB up to 91 mph. Quick, whippy arm w/ a tall, projectable frame. FB had quality arm-side run, while adding a SL. Good control in the delivery w/ the ability to fill up the zone. FB: 87-91 | SL: 68-73 #WCOpen @RaysIllinois pic.twitter.com/8HfMEeamIC — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) July 6, 2026 Jack Postma (2028, Barrington, Ill.) is a tall, projectable 6-foot-5, 195-pound pitcher with a quick, whippy arm and loose, athletic actions. The GRB Rays 16U Illinois Green right-hander ran his fastball up to 91 mph with heavy arm-side run while filling up the zone and inducing weak contact. Postma complemented the fastball with a slider and mixed in a fading changeup, giving him a quality three-pitch mix to build upon. Over 4.0 innings, Postma struck out 4, allowing 4 hits while throwing 66% strikes.  ’27 RHP...
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Press Release | Press Release | 7/9/2026

SHIVERSTICKS NAMED OFFICIAL POPSICLE OF PERFECT GAME

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SHIVERSTICKS NAMED OFFICIAL POPSICLE OF PERFECT GAME   Former MLB All-Star Vernon Wells to Make Select Appearances at Perfect Game Events to Promote the Partnership   Sanford, Florida (Thursday, July 9, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new partnership with ShiverSticks, naming the Texas-based company the Official Popsicle of Perfect Game. Throughout the travel baseball season, ShiverSticks products will be featured across Perfect Game’s premier events and facilities, with onsite activations, concession integration, digital promotions and social media content designed to introduce players and fans to the...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/9/2026

16u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 3

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16u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 Carlos Acuna (2028, Sylmar, Cal.) turned in an impressive start on Wednesday, tossing four shutout innings with six strikeouts and just one hit allowed. The 6-foot-1 right-hander filled up all four quadrants of the strike zone with his fastball, which lived in the 86-87 mph range and touched 88 a couple of times. He mixed in a true 12-6 curveball with huge depth down in the zone, and showed comfortability doubling up on the breaking ball. ‘28 Francis Conners-Schmid (NY) was dominant out of the ‘pen, 6 Ks in 2 hitless inn of work. Lived 88-89 & touched 90 multiple times. Sharp horz break to the SL w/ teeth & tight spin (clip). Athletic mover w/ serious 2-way upside. @JKselectBSB #WWBA @PGMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/z859j3UCEq — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 8, 2026 Francis Conners-Schmid (2028, East Chatham, N.Y.)...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/9/2026

Future Stars Take Center Stage at 14U BCS

Alyssa Golden
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The 21st annual 14U BCS National Championship returns to Fort Myers, Florida this Thursday through Monday, bringing many of the nation’s top teams to compete for one of the summer’s premier titles. Seven nationally ranked teams, featuring some of the top prospects in the class of 2030, will take the field looking to prove why they rank among the country’s elite. Headlining the field is No. 25-ranked outfielder James Watson of Canton, Georgia. The No. 9 outfielder in the nation has been one of the most productive hitters in the field this season, posting a 1.227 OPS while batting .394 with eight home runs, 69 RBI and 32 stolen bases over 84 games. Watson has also excelled on the mound, recording a 3.50 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 44 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .181 batting average. The athletic two-way player owns a 94 mph exit velocity, an 88-mph outfield...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/8/2026

Premier Invite Scout Notes

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Tripp Merren (‘29 TX) with a pair of missiles off the barrel today including a no-doubt 2-run 💣 and triple later both to RCF. Electric bat speed with easy strength off the barrel. Can really scoot around bases. #PremierInvite pic.twitter.com/VUEHQZ0bmM — Perfect Game Texas (@Texas_PG) July 3, 2026 Tripp Merren (2029, Houston, Texas) took home MVP honors enroute to a big championship win for the Houston Texans Astros Scout Team. Merren stands in at 6-foot-0 from a pretty physical frame at this age. He has the athleticism to go with it and already looks like he has filled out a good bit. Merren fits the mold as a true power hitting corner guy but can play all over on the dirt. He finished the week going 9-15 that included two doubles, a triple, and two homers. He also drove in seven runs and scored nine times. Talk about a complete week and Tripp was simply in the heart of...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/8/2026

16u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 2

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16u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 ‘28 Rylan Jenkins (GA) hits the bottom of the CF wall for a 2-RBI double; great rhythm to the stroke w/ lots of easy strength in the barrel. 6.46 runner. @BravesScout16u #WWBA @PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/oxSt7fvsUw — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 7, 2026 Rylan Jenkins (2028, Tennille, Ga.) found a few loud barrels Tuesday morning, sending a pair of hard liners off the outfield wall. He drove in four runs and crossed home three times himself. The 5-foot-9 lefty hitter takes a smooth path to the baseball with excellent rhythm to the operation. He generates lots of easy strength at the point of contact and consistently produces high exit velocities to the pull-side and middle of the field. Jenkins is extremely twitchy and gets down the line in a hurry. He runs a 6.46 sixty and turns doubles into triples often. Tripp Sapp (2028, Loganville,...
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