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PERFECT GAME SEC ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES
Sanford, Florida (January 13, 2025) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced new hirings to Perfect Game SEC.
John Hayes has been tapped as a Baseball Director for the South Carolina Coastal region. In his new role, Hayes will oversee operations for up to 2,500 teams, bringing his extensive experience and passion for the sport to one of the most dynamic regions in amateur baseball.
Hayes comes to Perfect Game with over two decades of expertise as a Baseball Director for USSSA, where he played a pivotal role in organizing and developing programs that fostered the growth of thousands of young athletes. Simultaneously, Hayes served as a high school baseball coach for over 20 years, guiding numerous players who would go on to be selected in the first round of the annual MLB Draft. His reputation for excellence and commitment to player development has made him a respected figure in the baseball community.
“Joining the Perfect Game family is a pivotal step in my mission to develop the next generation of baseball stars on the coast,” Hayes said. “This partnership provides our teams and players with unparalleled access to a world-class platform for growth and advancement.”
“John’s track record speaks for itself,” said Dominick Ferraro, Managing Partner of Perfect Game SEC. “His dedication to the sport and his proven ability to mentor young talent make him the perfect addition to our team. We’re excited to see the incredible opportunities he will create for players and teams at the Coast.”
Perfect Game SEC has also added Carrie Lyons as Director for Softball. Lyons will oversee operations in Columbia, South Carolina, and the surrounding areas, starting with 500 teams and aiming for significant growth in the coming years. Lyons brings a wealth of experience and a passion for advancing youth softball. Her leadership is expected to create new opportunities for players and teams in the region.
“This partnership with Perfect Game marks a turning point for softball development in the southeast,” said Lyons. “By joining the Perfect Game family, we will be able to unlock new opportunities for our teams and players of all levels to thrive and achieve their highest aspirations.”
Perfect Game is the premier platform for amateur baseball, recognized for its ability to create opportunities for athletes at every level. With Hayes at the helm at the Coast, the organization is poised to expand its reach and impact, offering players in the region the tools and exposure needed to achieve their dreams.
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About Perfect Game
Perfect Game is the world’s largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, producing over 9,800+ events, hundreds of thousands of games, and showcases each year across the country. Perfect Game is dedicated to giving amateur players exposure to take their game to the next level, whether that be in college or in the professional ranks. At Perfect Game events, players are performing with top-level competition in front of college recruiters and professional scouts from all over the country. Because of this, these events prove to be invaluable to college coaches as well as Major League Baseball, as they can scout a large population of talented ballplayers in one location. To date, more than 2,034 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, 14,466 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. In the 2023 Draft, for example, 95 percent of all players selected had played in Perfect Game events, and every player selected on the Draft’s first day had previously attended Perfect Game events.