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Juco  | Story | 9/23/2024

JUCO to 4 Year Impact Transfers

Photo: Brent Iredale (Arkansas Baseball)
For one last time we run through this 2024 PGJC class with a fine-toothed comb to see who could play significant roles and impact the game at the four-year level. The first few years of the twenty round draft have brought us a mixed bag in terms of sheer numbers of Juco players drafted, but the shift in draft ideology has yielded positive results in terms of both NJCAA players either selected straight away or the NJCAA alum providing well-seasoned college level results in lineups and rotations across the nation. We would like to take one last opportunity to both highlight and forecast some of the guys we think have the tools and situation to make an instant impact at the four-year level. 
 
1. Brent Iredale, IF, Arkansas  
Looking through the top 5 on the JC to NCAA list takes some level of nuance with tools having to match situational fit. At the top, it's clearly Brent Iredale. After two monster seasons at New Mexico, he will finally have a chance to be an impact player at the highest collegiate level. Early reports out of Fayetteville are wildly positive. It would be a HOMERUN for the Hogs to find high level production at the hot corner, especially after the loss of standout third baseman, Jared Sprague-Lott.  
 
2. Cade Crossland, LHP, Oklahoma 
Capping off what has been a strong few years for the Sooners in Juco portal, they land a polished left-handed starter in Crossland. Its a low effort operation with well repeated mechanics and high-level command of three-pitches. As he gets to the higher levels, I anticipated the arsenal to be geared toward forcing soft contact with the standout changeup and breaking ball while jabbing with the fastball. He will sit comfortably in 90-93 range and could grow into more velocity with further development. Crossland was a vital piece on one of the best JC teams in the nation in 2024 and will also be joined in Norman by fellow Weatherford teammate Dayton Tockey. 

3. Kevin Mannell, RHP, Mississippi State 
The headline arm of the class is right-hander, Kevin Mannell who pitched for Cloud County in 2024 and makes the trek down to Starkville to bolster a depleted staff. With the exits of Jurrangelo Cijntje and Kahl Stephen as well as a big relief piece, Colby Holcombe, there are meaningful innings to be had. Its easy to make a case that Mannell could find himself as a weekend guy in SEC right off the bat if he pitches well enough throughout the fall. As far as what to expect, A big loose arm with deceptive arm stroke and whippy release that produces low to mid 90’s gas with life and excellent spin traits to the off-speed repertoire. 
 
4. Riley Nelson, 1B, Vanderbilt 
Anytime Tim Corbin and company dig into the JC space it attracts eyeballs. What the Commodores are getting in this JC pickup has obvious intrigue. Nelson has been a riser throughout both his years at the level and could only improve with SEC development at his disposal. Playing in the Arizona gauntlet is a battle for any prolific bat trying to make it to the next level, but the cream rises to the Top in State 48 like no other. Nelson has significant power from the left-side with no shortage of bat to ball. Defensively he has provided standout results and should have no problem carrying that on to his time in the ‘Ville. 
 
5. Conner Ware, LHP, Louisiana State 
There may not be a more intriguing arm in this class than the one of Conner Ware. At his best he can sit in the 93-95 range with excellent ride through the glove, command remains consistent whether he is pitching in the low 90’s or at the top of his ranges. He pairs a very good breaking ball off of it with legit depth and swing and miss capabilites. High end spin traits to the whole arsenal including the 3000+ breaker as well as the projectability headline the prospect profile. As for opportunity... it may be tough for him to grind out an immediate starting role although that's what he projects best as. Ware could’ve very easily been the first Juco arm drafted if there had not been signability concerns. If the stars align, this southpaw has frontline potential. 



6. Tanner Reaves, IF/OF, LSU
Reaves heads to LSU this season after spending the past 2 seasons at Blinn. A place he became an All-American and National Champion at. After posting a career .398 batting average with 28 home runs and 142 RBI at the Juco level he'll look to step in an contribute right away for the Tigers. The left-handed hitter will bring a blend of hit and power from the left side as well of plenty of experience and positional versatility. Look for Reaves to find his way into the lineup while playing both 2B, 3B and LF. 

7. Chase Williams, OF, Florida State
A standout freshman season at Northwest Florida that led to both an opportunity to play at Florida State and an MLB Draft selection. The switch-hitting centerfielder will bring a ton of athleticism to the Seminole roster. After showing the ability to hit from both sides of the plate and some of the better bat speed in all of Juco a season ago, he'll bring some prospect pedigree to an always ultra talented Florida State roster. 

8. Blaise Priester, C, LSU
Priester returns to LSU this season after spending 2022 season in Baton Rouge as well. The power hitting catcher with a strong arm will bring 2 years of catching experience at the junior college level where he was a career .377 hitter with 14 HR's. Look for him to slot in an compete for at-bats right away for LSU in 2025.

9. Justin Thomas , OF, Arkansas
One of the top pro prospects at the junior college level last season will head to Arkansas for 2025. He'll bring previous SEC experience (Georgia) and a full season of Juco experience to the Razorbacks lineup. This is a dynamic outfielder that has speed and can hit for power. After hitting .393 with 14 home runs and 35 stolen bases in Fort Myers last season he certainly will bring some high level talent to Arkansas for 2025. 

10. Hollis Porter , 1B, Maryland
He set the single season record for home runs (20) at Pearl River last season and will bring that power hitting prowess to Maryland for 2025. This is a middle of the order run producing presence that should slot in and give the Terrapin lineup a boost right away. Look for him to become one of the Big Tens  premier power hitters this season. 
 
 
Rk. Name Pos. B/T JUCO Hometown St. 4-Year School
1 Brent Iredale  IF  R-R  New Mexico  Sydney  AUS  Arkansas 
2 Cade Crossland  
LHP R-L Weatherford Rockwall TX Oklahoma
3 Kevin Mannell  RHP  R-R  Cloud County  Topeka  KS  Mississippi State 
4 Riley Nelson  1B  L-R  Yavapai  Trophy Club  TX  Vanderbilt 
5 Conner Ware  LHP  L-L  Pearl River  Madison  MS  LSU 
6 Tanner Reaves  IF  L-R  Blinn College  Bonham  TX  LSU 
7 Chase Williams  OF  S-R  Northwest Florida  Elmore AL Florida State 
8 Blaise Priester  C  R-R  Meridian  Denham Springs  LA  LSU 
9 Justin Thomas  OF  R/R  Florida SouthWestern  Glennville  GA  Arkansas 
10 Hollis Porter  1B  L-R  Pearl River  Hurley  MS  Maryland 
11 Clayton Freshcorn  RHP  R-R  McLennan  Waller  TX  Texas A&M 
12 Brandon Arvidson  LHP  L-L  San Jac  Dripping Springs  TX  Tennessee 
13 Rom Kellis  C/3B  R-R  Florence-Darlington Tech Lexington  SC  North Carolina 
14 Colin Linder  RHP  R-R  Northwest Florida  Suwanee  GA  Arizona State 
15 Thomas Crabtree  RHP  R-R  Pearl River  Collierville  TN  Tennessee 
16 Mathis Meurant  SS  S-R  Cochise  Vaires sur-Marnes  FR  Arizona 
17 Brandon Stone  RHP  R-R  Johnson County  Lenexa   KS  South Carolina 
18 Richard Bonomolo Jr CF  R-R  Wabash Valley  Haverstraw  NY  Alabama 
19 Edwin Toribio  3B  R-R  College of Central Florida  Statesboro  GA  FIU 
20 Jake Bennett  C/1B  R-R  San Jacinto  Crestwood  KY  Dallas Baptist 
21 Ethan Guerra  MIF  S-R  Paris  Olathe  KS  Arizona 
22 Robert Fortenberry  LHP  L-L  Weatherford  Frisco  TX  Mississippi State 
23 Karter Muck  RHP  R-R  Central Arizona  Kansas City   MO  Arizona 
24 Brenden Fry  OF  L-R  Neosho  Fort Collins  CO  SIUE 
25 Gehrig Goldbeck  SS  L-R  Kansas City Kansas  Kansas City   KS  Missouri 
26 Samuel Christiansen  1B  L-L  South Mountain  Mesa  AZ  Oklahoma 
27 Joey Morton  1B/OF  L-L  Crowder  Nottingham  PA  Campbell 
28 Dagen Brewer  C/1B/DH  R-R  Johnson County  Topeka  KS  Pitt State 
29 Joey Colucci   RHP   R-R  Harford CC  Purcellville  VA  Virginia 
30 Cade Climie 3B R-R Blinn Sugar Land TX Houston


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...
Tournaments | Story | 11/10/2026

14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 3

Donovan May
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14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 Cody Bloomfield ('31, FL) tallied three hits on Championship Monday and capped off an impressive weekend at the plate, finishing with a .455/.538/.636 slash line. Repeats a compact stroke and consistently gets the barrel to the baseball. Shows present strength in the hands and lower half with the ability to drive the ball from gap to gap. Mature all-fields approach continued to produce quality at-bats throughout the event.  Levi Munoz ('31, CA) worked 6.0 innings and struck out five in a strong start on the mound. Attacked hitters with a 77-80 mph fastball that showed life through the top of the strike zone and paired it with a mid-60s curveball featuring 12-to-6 shape. Worked ahead in counts throughout the outing and consistently controlled the tempo. Flashed present swing-and-miss stuff while maintaining command of the...
College | Recruiting | 11/10/2026

Head of the Class: No. 7 TCU

Quinton Hall
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Complete 2027 TCU Recruiting Class No. 7 TCU Head Coach: Kirk Saarloos | Recruiting Coordinator: John DiLaura Total Signees: 16 | Top 100 Signees: 5 Top 5 Recruits RK Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST 19 Cooper Goff OF 6-0 185 L-R Mountain Ridge Herriman UT 41 Andrew Carlson RHP 6-3 230 R-R Trinity Classical Academy Valencia CA 79 Joe Mendazona Jr C 6-3 200 L-R Central Monmouth OR 94 Cooper George LHP 6-3 175 L-L Long Beach Wilson Long Beach CA 98 Blake Ragsdale SS 6-0 175 R-R Lyons Twp Burr Ridge IL Head Coach Kirk Saarloos and his staff have put together another impressive recruiting class, landing at No. 7 in the Class of 2027 Recruiting Rankings. With 16 commitments spanning 11 different states, including five prospects ranked inside the Top 100 nationally, the Horned Frogs have made their presence felt across the country. Leading the offensive talent is PG All-American...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 11/10/2026

2027 MLB Draft Reports: 101-200

Tyler Henninger
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2027 MLB Draft Board: Top 200 2027 MLB Draft Reports: 1-100   101. Cooper Williams | LHP | LSU | L-L | Alvin, TX Williams is a lanky, projectable left-hander, standing at 6-foot-4, 200-pounds. A loose, whip arm hides the ball well into a tough low 3/4 slot. The fastball sits in the low-90’s. Both a sweeping slider and curveball are spun well. Williams shows strong pitchability with the ability to add and subtract. Strikes will need to improve if he is to stick as a starter long term. 102. Christopher Ramirez | SS | Tennessee | R-R | Corona, CA Ramirez was the WAC freshman of the year and followed it up with an even better sophomore campaign. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound shortstop has now transferred to Tennessee for the ‘27 season. The right-handed hitter Ramirez showcases premium contact skills, especially in-zone. The approach will get overly aggressive at times, resulting...
Tournaments | Story | 11/9/2026

14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 2

AJ Denny
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14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 1 Nicholas Gollatz (2031, Avondale, Pa.) of Team Northeast continued to put together quality at-bats on Day 2, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, a walk, and two stolen bases across two games. The right-handed hitter has been an on-base machine throughout the tournament, showing a mature approach with solid bat-to-ball skills and the ability to use the entire field. Gollatz rarely chases outside the zone and has been a consistent presence in the Northeast lineup as the team advances to bracket play. Here’s another look at ’31 OF Julian Diaz (OH), barreling this pitch for a double. Displays good balance in the box with a quick bat. #NatAllState @PG_OhioValley https://t.co/Bal1YW2aB7 — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) November 8, 2026 Like his teammate, Julian Diaz (2031, Toronto, Ohio) of Team Northeast, also had a productive Day 2. The...
College | Recruiting | 11/10/2026

Head of the Class: No. 8 Tennessee

Geoff Billock
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Complete 2027 Tennessee Recruiting Class Head Coach: Josh Elander | Recruiting Coordinator: Ricky Martinez Total Signees: 11 | Top 100 Signees: 7 Top 5 Recruits RK Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST 1 Dylan Seward SS 6-0 177 S-R Norco Corona CA 9 Sebastian Wilson OF 6-0 200 L-R IMG Academy Chicago  IL 23 Max Hemenway SS 6-1 185 L-R IMG Academy Puyallup WA 27 Leo Nockley SS 5-8 165 L-R Wyoming Seminary Upper Plains PA 48 Caden Dawson OF 6-2 205 L-R Blessed Trinity Marietta  GA Coach Josh Elander and his staff add 11 signees with 9 out of the 11 cracking the top 200 in recently updated class rankings. This year’s recruiting class for the Vols is led by a serious crop of athletic short stops and the list does not end after the top five recruits. Headlining the group of recruits we have the number one overall player in the country named Dylan Seward. Sebastian...
College | Recruiting | 11/9/2026

Head of the Class: No. 9 Florida

Marcus Thomas
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Complete 2027 Florida Recruiting Class No. 9 Florida Head Coach: Kevin O’Sullivan | Recruiting Coordinator: Tom Slater Total Signees: 14 | Top 100 Signees: 4 RK Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST 8 Kinon Bastian OF 6-0 190 R-R The First Academy Winter Garden FL 24 Juan Diaz SS 6-0 180 S-R IMG Academy Hialeah FL 68 Rylan McMahan LHP 6-2 180 L-L Clay Green Cove Springs FL 75 Liam Dougherty RHP 6-2 200 R-R IMG Academy Hendersonville FL 112 Landon Green RHP 6-1 185 R-R TNXL Academy Clearwater FL The Gators once again find their way inside the top 10 with another strong 2027 recruiting class, led by Kinon Bastian. The outfielder has a 6-foot, 190-pound frame and plus athleticism with speed and strength. The PG All-American also shows some juice in the bat for the right-handed hitter. Bastian is joined by fellow All-American Juan Diaz, the 6-foot, 180-pound shortstop has an...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 11/9/2026

2027 MLB Draft Reports: 1-100

Tyler Henninger
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2027 MLB Draft Board: Top 200 1. Dylan Seward | SS | Norco | S-R | Eastvale, CA | Commitment: Tennessee Seward is a lean, athletic infielder with loud tools throughout the profile. The California prep is a switch-hitter with lightning quick hands. He has shown quality in-game power from both sides of the ball, despite a smaller build. There have been swing and miss issues with fastballs at times. Seward is a top of the class, 80-grade runner with the ability to steal bags often. He is a plus defender at shortstop with twitchy and fluidity. 2. Brendan Lawson | SS | Florida | L-R | Toronto, ON Lawson is a strong 6-foot-3, 215-pound infielder with massive offensive upside with a consistent track record. The left-handed hitting shortstop possesses easy raw power that translates well in-game. There is a strong feel to hit to go with the impact. The approach can become overly patient at times,...
Tournaments | Story | 11/8/2026

14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 1

Tyler Russo
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2031 C/OF Jace Winston (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.) had a really nice day at the dish as he picked up a couple hits in his first game, both well-struck, and then launched a bomb in game 2. He’s one of the more physical players here who can really impact the baseball already, and the consistency in which he’s hitting this fall is a great sign going into 2027. 2031 SS/RHP Weston Stalls (Blackstock, S.C.) came in for a couple innings of relief on the day and showed off the arm talent running the fastball up to 87. It’s a fast arm and he generates real life to the fastball, while the breaking ball is a good pitch as well.   ‘31 SS Parker Smith (NC) went 3-for-3 to open the weekend, this a line drive single the other way. 6’2/140 & can accelerate the barrel already, intriguing projection. #NatAllState @PG_Coastal https://t.co/Z7C5kDGdIM — Perfect Game...
General | General | 11/6/2026

Class of 2028 Rankings Update

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College | Recruiting | 11/16/2026

Head of the Class: No. 10 Mississippi State

Anthony Gambardella
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Complete 2027 Mississippi State Recruiting Class  10. Mississippi State Head Coach: Brian O’Connor | Recruiting Coordinator: Kevin McMullan Total Signees: 10 | Top 100 Signees: 6 Top 5 Recruits RK Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST 4 Connor Salerno LHP 6-4 225 R-L Sun Valley Indian Trail NC 26 Deuce Jenkins OF 6-1 210 L-L Jackson Academy Brandon MS 34 Sullivan Reed 3B 6-2 220 R-R Lamar Meridian MS 50 Kyler Meccage OF 6-2 192 L-L IMG Academy Bradenton FL 54 Devlan Daniel OF 6-0 215 S-R Indian Hill Cincinnati OH Head Coach Brian O’Connor and his staff are currently slotted at no. 10 in the Class of 2027 Recruiting Rankings, with six recruits that land inside the Top 60 according to the PG Player Rankings. The Bulldogs finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 43–19 and a 16–14 record in SEC play. Looking to add more firepower to the...
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