THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,491 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,491 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
High School  | General | 2/5/2025

Georgia HS Dream Team & Top Tools

David Rawnsley
Regional Previews: Florida

Georgia’s senior class featured three All-Americans in middle infielder’s Josh Gibbs and Dax Kilby and outfielder Ty Peeples but only has five players ranked in the Top 100 in the PG class rankings and is especially light in top pitching prospects.  In fact, the 13 member All-Region team features seven underclassmen and only six seniors, with more underclassmen earning mention for best tools/skills.  The most precocious talent in the Georgia high school ranks might actually be a freshman, Dexter McCleon Jr (Buford HS), the top ranked player nationally in the 2028 class.



Perhaps reflecting that shortage of established senior talent, only three Georgia high school teams are ranked in the pre-season Top 50; Etowah at seventh, Blessed Trinity Catholic at 29th and Marist at 49th.  Seven Georgia schools gained top 50 recognition in the end of season 2024 rankings, including Etowah at 14th overall.

C –   Dominic Stephenson (Sr., Harrison HS, Ga.)

Stephenson is a big and strong 6-1/195 catcher who is athletic enough to play all over the field but has the tools and skills to stay behind the plate in the long term.  He made huge strides with his bat in 2024, as the right-handed hitter hit .376-7-41 with 23 walks in 51 PG games after only hitting .204-0-7 in 2023.  Stephenson is the 11th ranked catcher nationally in the 2025 class and is signed with Georgia Tech.

1B –   Jack Richerson (Jr., Marist HS, Ga.)

Richerson has played every position on the field except catcher and at 6-4/212 fits best on this team at first base, even with his 6.76 speed and 97 mph outfield throwing arm.  He has hit .413-1-16 and .563-1-31 the past two years in PG play and is just beginning to grow into his power potential.  Richerson is also a 4A All-State tight end and defensive end on the football field who has received D1 offers for that sport.

MIF –   Keon Johnson (Jr., First Presbyterian HS, Ga.)

Johnson has a rare combination of strength and physicality with speed and athleticism.  Although he is listed at 6-2/196 and is young for the 2026 class, Johnson moves like a smaller athlete on defense and can make all the plays.  His raw power and bat speed at the plate give him a chance to be a five-tool player.  The Vanderbilt commit is the sixth ranked player in the 2026 class nationally and the top ranked junior in Georgia.

MIF –  Josh Gibbs (Sr., Forsyth Central HS, Ga.)

Gibbs is the highest ranked senior in Georgia, checking in at 17th overall in the national PG class rankings.  A participant in the 2024 PG All-American Classic, Gibbs is a dynamic offensive player who hit .434-3-38 in 50 PG games in 2024 and .417-2-21 during the spring at Forsyth Central High School.  He is signed with Georgia.

3B –  Dax Kilby (Sr., Newnan HS, Ga.)

Kilby is a PG All-American shortstop but at 6-2/190 with plenty of growing left to do it’s easy to see him at third base or even second base in the future.  His best tool is his left-handed bat, which combines outstanding barrel skills with growing bat speed and power, and he has also run a 6.47 sixty.  Kilby hit .418-2-21 in 25 PG games in 2024 with an 11:6 walk to strikeout ratio and was named the Most Valuable player at the PG All-American Classic.  He’s signed with Clemson.

OF –  Ty Peeples (Sr., Franklin County HS, Ga.)

Peeples has that sweet left-handed swing that’s unmistakable when one sees it and a 6-2/185 build that is still very projectable.  He hit .459-9-35 last spring at Franklin County High School and .328-4-14 in 24 games in PG play in 2024 and was named a PG All-American.  Peeples, who is also a 6.72 runner, is signed with Georgia.

OF – Caden Dawson (So., Blessed Trinity Catholic HS, Ga.)

Dawson is a three-time PG Select Festival athlete who is the top ranked outfielder nationally in the 2027 class and third ranked player overall in the class.  He hit .381-6-35 as a freshman at Blessed Trinity High School and continued to be one of the most dominant players on the summer circuit, hitting .370-7-55 with 47 steals while frequently playing up in age group.  He’s also a standout linebacker on the football field.

OF –  Malachi Washington (Jr., Parkview HS, Ga.)

Washington is the latest in the endless string of Parkview High School standouts and has a very high ceiling as an offensive talent in particular, with 6.63 speed in the sixty and big power potential as a 6-1/195 right-handed hitter.  He hit .316-0-23 as a rare sophomore starter at Parkview and .398-6-27 with 14 steals in 42 games in PG play in 2024.  Washington, who is ranked 56th in the PG 2026 class rankings nationally, is committed to LSU.

LHP R.J. Cope (Jr., Georgia Premier Academy, Ga.)

The 6-8/245 Cope may end up having appeared in more Perfect Game events than any other player by the time he graduates, thus giving scouts the opportunity to see him advance from a 6-3/195 gangly 13-year old throwing 70 mph to an oversized athlete throwing 90-93 with a big breaking slider and more to come.  Cope is also a talented left-handed hitter and hit .289-6-38 in PG play in 2024.  He’s committed to Vanderbilt.

LHP Connor Langdon (Jr., Perry HS, Ga.)

Langdon is a broad shouldered 6-2/195 southpaw who is ranked 28th nationally in the 2026 class.  He was 89-93 mph at PG events in 2024 to go with a sweeping low 80’s slider and has been up to 95 mph at non-PG events.  The Georgia commit struck out 47 hitters in only 25 innings between Perry High School in the spring and PG play in the summer.

RHP Matthew Sharman (Jr., Etowah HS, Ga.)

Sharman has a mature 6-3/215 frame for a sophomore to go with a very mature approach and skill set on the mound.  He’s a strike thrower who has been up to 94 mph while showing a full four-pitch mix at PG tournaments.  Sharman went 8-0, 0.34 as a sophomore at Etowah High School with 85 strikeouts in 62 innings.  He is committed to Georgia.

RHP Dean Livingston (Sr., Hebron Christian Academy, Ga.)

Livingston is a very projectable 6-4/195 right-hander with a scholarship to Georgia.  He works consistently in the 91-94 mph range with his fastball and showed the ability to go deep into starts last summer while filling up the strike zone with a full four-pitch mix.

RHP Reid Worley (Sr., Cherokee HS, Ga.)

Worley was one of the most improved pitchers in the country last summer, with a fastball that topped out at 93 mph to go with one of the best sliders in the high school ranks.  The Kennesaw State signee struck out 90 hitters in 57 innings with Cherokee High School last spring while going 5-1, 1.47.

UT –   Brock Rein (Jr., Starrs Mill HS, Ga.)

Rein is the 91st ranked player nationally in the 2026 class and holds a scholarship commitment from Georgia largely based on his middle infield ability and strong right-handed bat on a 6-3/190 frame.  But he’s also an arm talent who has been up to 90 mph on the mound and 92 from the outfield while winning numerous WWBA All-Tournament mentions as a pitcher.

 
Georgia Top Tools


Best Hitter for Average: Josh Gibbs (Sr., Forsyth Central HS, Ga.)

Gibbs doesn’t have the standard high contact/high average approach but the right-handed hitter has outstanding barrel to ball skills and easy plus bat speed.  His 6.65 speed and high energy actions on the field contribute to his ability to hit over .400 at all levels and excel against better pitching.

 
Best Hitter for Power: Ty Peeples (Sr., Franklin County HS, Ga.)

This category is pretty much set, allowing for surprises and development, for the next three years with Peeples this year, Martin Shelar (Marist HS) for his senior year in 2026 and slugger Caden Dawson and his already powerful bat in 2027.  Dawson might actually be the favorite for next year as well, realistically.

Best Runner: Maddox Monsour (Sr., Carrollton HS, Ga.)

Monsour is a 6.44 runner in the sixty with an explosive first step on the bases that shows up in his triples and stolen bases.  Over the last three years and 135 games in PG play, Mousour is 73-84 in stolen bases and has added 19 triples.  The Texas signee has hit .371-10-44 with 42 steals over his last two seasons at Franklin County High School.

Best Defensive Catcher: Branson Crawford (Jr., North Hall HS, Ga.)

Crawford has a compact 5-9/170 build and exceptional quickness for a catcher as a twitchy 6.61 runner.  He also has big arm strength, having thrown 84 mph from behind the plate in drills, 93 mph from the outfield and 89 mph from the mound.

Best Defensive Infielder: Keon Johnson (Jr., First Presbyterian HS, Ga.)

Despite his strong and physical 6-2/195 build, Johnson has pure shortstop tools and athleticism on defense.  He has very quick and quiet feet moving to the ball, soft hands and outstanding arm strength.

Best Defensive Outfielder: Wessley Roberson (Jr., Glynn Academy, Ga.)

Roberson’s run and throw tools are already elite and he’s still 16 years old with plenty of time and room to add strength to his 6-1/175 build.  He’s a 6.44 runner with a 97 mph outfield arm with impressive fundamentals as a centerfielder.

Best Defensive Arm: Wessley Roberson (Jr., Glynn Academy, Ga.)

Roberson impresses not only with his raw arm strength but with his ability to make on-line and accurate throws.  He stood out at the 2024 PG Junior National Showcase defensively and is an LSU commit.

Best Fastball: Dean Livingston (Sr., Hebron Christian Academy, Ga.)

Livingston was 93 mph or better at all his Perfect Game outings last summer, including at the 17U Ultimate Baseball Championship where he won Most Valuable Pitcher.  It’s easy to see him improving on his peak end 95 mph velocity as he gets stronger.

Best Off-Speed Stuff: Reid Worley (Sr., Cherokee HS, Ga.)

Worley’s slider is thrown hard in the low 80’s and has outstanding spin up to 3,200 rpm along with sharp bite and big depth and is one of the top swing/miss pitches in the country.  His low 80’s change up is a potential plus pitch as well, with big fading life.

Best Pitchability: Matthew Sharman (Jr., Etowah HS, Ga.)

Sharman has thrown 64% strikes over 52 innings in PG play over the past two years, with 11 walks and 80 strikeouts, to go with an ERA just over 1.00.  He’s consistently been successful pitching above his age, including impressive four inning starts at both the 2023 and 2024 WWBA World Championships.

Best Multi-Sport Athlete: John Stuetzer (Sr., Pope HS, Ga.)   

Stuetzer is the 131st ranked player in the 2025 class as a speedy shortstop/centerfielder who has a 6.36 sixty to his credit from the 2024 PG National Showcase and is signed to Florida State.  He’s also a standout on the football field with his speed and physical 5-11/185 build.  Stuetzer has 119 catches over the past three years for Pope High School for 2,343 yards and 27 touchdowns and also rushed for 464 yards in 2024 and an additional 10 touchdowns.  Sophomore catcher Cole Crawford (So., Cartersville HS, Ga.) is a three-time PG Select Festival selection but is looking increasingly like a primary football talent as a four-star linebacker prospect with a full slate of SEC offers already.
 
Give us your feedback
High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans
Tyler Russo
Article Image
High School Top 50: Final Update With the High School season all wrapped up, today we take a look at our First, Second and Third Team All-Americans from around the country. Below you'll find three teams with stats that seem otherworldly from players who'll likely hear their names called in the coming week's MLB Draft. Within the "Notable Stats" section you'll see the individual award winners as well. First Team All-American Pos.  Name Class School State Commitment Notable Stats C Cole Prosek 2026 Magnolia Heights MS Ole Miss .595 BA, 18 HR, 79 RBI 1B Will Adams 2026 Hoover AL LSU .489, 13 HR, 52 RBI IF James Tronstein 2026 Harvard-Westlake CA Vanderbilt .531, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 21 XBH IF Grady Emerson 2026 Fort Worth Christian TX Texas .508, 8 HR, 56 RBI, 34/35 SB, National POY IF Jacob Lombard 2026 Gulliver Schools FL Miami .477, 10 HR, 52 R, 42 H, 14 SB OF Martin Shelar 2026 Marist GA...
Read More
All American Game | Story | 7/3/2026

Initial 2026 All Star Game Roster Reveal

Article Image
We are excited to announce the first selections for the 2026 PG All Star Game from both the Perfect Game Junior and Sophomore National Showcases. The PG All Star Game will be held on Friday, August 14th at Citizens Bank Ballpark, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, and will feature roughly 40 of the top players, predominately from the 2028 class with a few of the very best 2029s also selected. A watchlist has been created from the Junior National Showcase and another group of players will be selected from that showcase towards the end of July as we continue to evaluate players at the major Perfect Game tournaments this summer. The final wave of selections we be made at the PG Underclass All American Games August 5-7 at the UCSD in San Diego, CA. PG Underclass All American Games   Junior National Selections Dexter McCleon Jr. OF Suwanee, GA USA Prime Cullen Scott RHP/3B Melissa,...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

Freedom Classic Opens Holiday Weekend

Alyssa Golden
Article Image
More than 30 teams from the 14U-18U age divisions will head to Fort Myers, Florida this Fourth of July weekend for the seventh annual Perfect Game Freedom Classic. The tournament, running July 3-6, features several nationally ranked prospects from across the country as teams look to compete for a championship. Headlining the field are twin brothers Derek and Ryan Yormark of Merrick, New York. Right-handed pitcher Derek Yormack is the No. 51-ranked player in the class of 2027, the No. 1 player in New York and the No. 5-ranked right-handed pitcher in the country. First baseman Ryan Yormark comes in just behind his twin brother as the No. 3 overall player in New York, the No. 5 first baseman in the nation and the No. 90-ranked player nationally. Both brothers are committed to Vanderbilt. Derek Yormark has established himself as one of the top two-way prospects in the 2027 class. He has run...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

14u West World Series Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
Article Image
Asher Contreras (2030 | Las Vegas, NV) The 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter and outfielder was one of the most dangerous hitters in the tournament for Wow Factor Nv 2030, stuffing the stat sheet while displaying an impressive combination of power and speed. He finished the weekend with 9 hits, including two doubles and a home run, while driving in seven runs and scoring five more. He also swiped three bases and worked three walks, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses while showing feel for the zone with just one strikeout all weekend. His ability to hit for extra bases while also creating offense on the bases made him one of the most impactful offensive performers at the event.    Braylen Silva (‘30 | NV) RBI 2B for GBG Vegas 14u Red. Direct path, quick trigger, & barrel feel. Solid 2-hole stick creating offense all day #14UWestWS...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2  ‘28 AJ Bonnette (TX) with 7 Ks thru 4 IP thus far, living 89-91 w/ heavy traits. Filling up all four quads & attacking hitters early in counts. Mixing a slurvy breaker & turning the CHG over well. @PG_Uncommitted #NatElite @Texas_PG pic.twitter.com/oz2XXoKHvt — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Aj Bonnette (2028, Keller, Texas) showed out on both sides of the ball at the National Elite Championship, but really stood out on the mound Tuesday. He toed the rubber in round two of the playoffs, proceeding to toss six innings with eight punchouts and zero earned runs allowed. The 6-foot southpaw filled up all four quadrants of the strike zone, attacking hitters early and often with his fastball. The heater lived in the 88-91 mph range with heavy traits, often setting up his slurvy breaking ball. Bonnette showed good feel...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
Championship teams often reveal themselves when the game isn’t going their way. Performance Baseball 2028/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team did exactly that. Trailing Florida Burn 2028 Scout through four innings, the Brewers refused to panic. Instead, they relied on timely hitting, consistent pitching, and an unselfish approach at the plate, rallying a five-run fifth inning before pulling away for a 9-5 victory to clinch their spot in the semifinals. The comeback was fueled by contributions throughout the lineup. Six different players drove in runs, including two RBIs each from Aiden Capobianco and Cameron Massey, while Matthew Heredia, Parker Weston, Ethan Smith, and Aj Bonnette each added an RBI of their own. On the mound, Derek Wenzel set the tone with 3.2 solid innings before Ethan Smith shut the door in relief, helping preserve the comeback victory. Although the Brewers have had a...
Read More
Tournaments | Championship | 7/1/2026

JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
Article Image
JK Select Hawaii capped off an impressive tournament run by defeating GBG Vegas 14u Red14-4 in the championship game on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark, claiming the 14u West World Series title. From the opening pitch, JK Select controlled the pace of the game. The offense jumped out early, scoring 6 runs in the 1st inning after timely hits from MVP Sean Shindo and Kade Manarpaac. The early lead gave the pitching staff confidence as they worked efficiently through the opposing lineup. “I've worked hard to get better at my game for the past few months; it means a lot that I did well and performed in a tournament like this” said Shindo. Starting pitcher Maddox Prones turned in a strong performance, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 batters over 3 innings. The defense backed the effort with great plays in the middle infield, preventing GBG Vegas from building momentum....
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
On the second day of the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, one swing turned heads across the ballpark. The next one brought everyone to a stop. With Wow Factor Nation 16U trailing midway through its matchup against Sandlot Scout Team 2028, Micheal O'Connor launched a solo home run to spark the offense. Just one batter later, Aaron Frink stepped into the box and sent another ball over the fence, delivering back-to-back home runs that quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the tournament’s opening days. Parents gathered along the nets, players from previous games stopped to watch, and college scouts turned their attention toward the action as the two towering swings energized the crowd and brought new life to the game. Although Wow Factor Nation ultimately lost 5-3 after a hard-fought performance, the back-to-back home runs served as a reminder of the...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
Article Image
Following a jam-packed week of entertainment at the 17u WWBA Championships, the top nationally ranked program, USA Prime 17u National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, faced off against Stacked Baseball 17u (No. 80 nationally) in the highly anticipated championship matchup as both teams looked to earn one of the most prestigious titles in all of travel baseball. Each talented squad entered the finale undefeated, but Stacked Baseball continued their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the Detroit Tigers Scout Team 10-2 in mercy rule fashion to become national champions behind explosive bats and impressive pitching. Stacked Baseball was the overwhelming top team throughout the week as the WWBA Champions outscored opponents by an absurd 117-12 during their 11-0 run. “We got some talented kids, but we played against a little bit of Goliath over there,” Stacked Head Coach Mike...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4  Day 5 | Day 6 Shea Corona (2027, Brooklyn, N.Y.) showcased some loud stuff out of the bullpen for MLB Breakthrough Series 2027. The New York native and primary shortstop topped out at 93 with the fastball, sitting comfortable in the 90-92 range. Corona paired it with a sharp and tight slider at 81-83, staying on the same plane until late. The pitch plays well already and the delivery is very athletic. The uncommitted right-hander went three scoreless and was in the zone plenty, striking out two while not allowing a walk. '27 SS Moises Gudino (FL) continues to stay red hot, working a long AB & cracking an oppo 2B on the 8th pitch. Really seeing ing well. #WWBA @Florida_PG https://t.co/OjNJ8Bmzao pic.twitter.com/WoDDp35EI1 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Moises Gudino (2027, Tampa, Fla.)...
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.