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All American Game  | Story | 3/31/2025

Phillies Prospects Recall Thrill of PGAAC

They have moved on now and are quickly climbing the ladder toward their ultimate goal, the Major Leagues. But Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller, the two highest-ranking position player prospects in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, have never forgotten the impact that Perfect Game, and, in particular, the Dick’s Perfect Game All-American Classic, had on their rise as ballplayers.

“At that point as a high school player, I’d never seen 95 miles per hour,” Crawford said during spring training in Clearwater, Florida. “At that point, it exposed me to the best competition I’d ever seen in one place.



“I was kind of underrated and undersized. Then I had a good junior year so being a PG All-American became a huge goal of mine. I always knew I could play, but being selected for that game was a great accomplishment for me, kind of the start of, ‘OK, let’s see what happens at draft time.’ “

What happened was the Phillies made the speedy center fielder the 17th pick in the 2022 draft.

By his own description, Miller, a shortstop, was “a big PG guy.” He started playing in PG events at age 11 and didn’t stop until he was 18. “Probably 30-35 events in all,” he said. “I loved it.” At the end of his journey through PG, Miller was named winner of the 2022 Jackie Robinson Player of the Year Award. He was honored the night before playing in the 2022 PG All-American Classic.

“That was the main goal, you always wanted to make the PG All-American game,” Miller said. “For me, it was like a full circle moment because I had played in the 14-U Select Festival in Fort Myers."

The 2022 PGAAC was played at Chase Field in Phoenix. Miller’s East squad lost, 5-2, to the West.

Nonetheless …

“It was so cool,” he said. “So much fun. It was my first real taste of playing in a big-league park. 

“They hook you up with all kinds of gear. You get a free glove, free custom bats. It’s crazy. Just a great experience.

“The summer circuit can be a grind. It’s so long. So, a big showcase game like that almost feels like a reward towards the end. You relax and just go out there and have fun.”

Miller recalled the rosters that assembled for the 2022 PGAAC.

“We were stacked,” he said. “Every team in that game is stacked.”

Miller came away from the PGAAC with more than just a new glove and bat. He built lasting relationships with fellow PG All-Americans. He mentioned going on a golfing trip with Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) and Colt Emerson (Mariners).

“It’s cool to keep in touch and follow them because we’re all on a similar path,” Miller said.

Miller’s path to the professional ranks and his lofty prospect status – he ranks 27th on MLB.com’s list of the Top 100 prospects – wasn’t as smooth as he would have preferred. He fractured the hook of the hamate bone in his left hand on the first swing of his senior season at J.W. Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, Florida. He ended up missing his entire senior season. Before the injury, Miller had been projected to go in the top half of the first round of the 2023 draft. He ended up going 27th overall to the Phillies.

“Since I missed my senior year in high school, scouts couldn’t come watch me play, so I think the last time they saw me was on that summer circuit, at PG events and on Team USA,” he said. “I didn’t realize how important that time was for my draft night and my career. I think if I wouldn’t have had as good a summer as I did, who knows if I’d be in this position right now.  I might be at Arkansas. I think having a good summer and a good summer circuit ultimately helped me get drafted.”

Miller, who won’t turn 21 until June, scaled three levels of pro ball in 2024, finishing with a taste of Double A. He will open the 2025 season back at Double A and could be knocking on Philadelphia’s door in a year, or less.

Crawford, who turned 21 in January, is also bearing down on Philadelphia. Despite playing just 40 games at Double A in 2024, he's set to begin 2025 in Triple A. He is ranked No. 63 on MLB.com’s Top 100 prospects list.

Crawford and Miller both got a taste of the majors as they were invited to Phillies’ big-league camp this spring. They lockered next to each other, wearing smiles and uniform numbers 80 and 81, respectively. Chances are they’ll be trading in those football numbers one day.

The son of former major league All-Star Carl Crawford, Justin is a product of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. He played in the 2021 PGAAC in San Diego’s Petco Park. That game featured the sons of several other former major league All-Stars, including Jackson Holliday (Matt), Carsten Sabathia (CC) and Druw Jones (Andruw).

After three years at Chase Field in Phoenix, the DICK’s Perfect Game All-American Classic returns to San Diego and Petco Park in 2025. The 23rd annual event will be held August 17. Over the years, some of MLB’s top stars have played in the game, including Bryce Harper, Gunnar Henderson, Bobby Witt Jr., Gerrit Cole, Freddie Freeman, Francisco Lindor and Zack Wheeler. Of the 1,126 players that have participated in the previous 22 PG All-American Classic games, 850 were eventually selected in the MLB draft and 293 were first-round picks. Crawford and Miller are two of those first-rounders and soon they hope to join the 305 other PGAAC veterans who have gone on to play in the majors.

“That’s the goal and the dream, that we can come together and help the Phillies win games,” Crawford said. 

All American Game | Story | 7/3/2026

Initial 2026 All Star Game Roster Reveal

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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,...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

Freedom Classic Opens Holiday Weekend

Alyssa Golden
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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...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

14u West World Series Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
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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...
High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
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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...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
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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...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
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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...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/1/2026

JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
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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....
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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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...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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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...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

Perfect Game Staff
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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.)...
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