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Tournaments  | Story | 10/28/2025

13u & 14u WWBA Prospect Recap

Perfect Game Staff
Jheremy Brown
Tyler Russo
Marcus Thomas
Derrick Carley Jr (2030, New Orleans, Louisiana) - S2N Select

Carley Jr. is an uber-athletic, switch-hitting outfielder and he’s in a constant flow state while playing the game of baseball. The Bayou State native is a bit undersized, but he creates a lot of impact at point of contact; thanks to his compact, efficient right-handed swing. He utilizes the middle of the field exceptionally well with flashes of advanced bat-to-ball skills for his age. Two-way potential; he’s throwing fastballs up to 83mph with feel for locating his secondary pitches.



Grayson Liddle (2030, Washington, D.C.) - S2N Select

Liddle put on a hitting clinic for the S2N Select squad, the 5’7-150lb infielder went 5-for-10 (.500/.643/1.443) with three doubles while driving in a run. At the plate, Liddle starts with a slightly wider base, he directs his hands to the baseball from a shoulder-level height. Such a skilled defender; he works through the baseball effortlessly with enough arm strength to make all throws necessary. 

Quintin Blackwell (2030, Hercules, California) - TBT Prime 

There’s a lot to like about Blackwell’s game; he can flat-out hit, cover a substantial amount of grass in the outfield, and flash a 55 grade run-tool while hustling around the diamond. On Saturday, Blackwell unloaded on a fastball for a three-run home run to add insurance for the TBT Prime squad. The Golden State native utilizes a pronounced leg lift and a short, compact left-handed swing. Blackwell finished the tournament slashing (.333/.529/1.196) while driving in four runs. Keep an eye on this kid. 

Ryan Spann (2031, Tifton, Georgia) - SBA Bolts National 13U

Spann seems to be in a constant flow state while playing the game of baseball. The 5’9-150lb outfielder put up video game numbers, slashing (.600/.667/1.733) with two triples, and an inside-the-park home run while driving in nine runs. Spann’s plate-discipline is quite impressive, he reached base via walk six times while not striking out the duration of the tournament. In the box, Spann utilizes a fluid left-handed swing to impact the baseball with some loft on occasion. 

Jonah Perry (2030, Prescott Valley, Arizona) - TBT Prime

Perry threw 1.2 innings of dominance on Saturday, striking out four batters while allowing a walk. On the mound, the Grand Canyon State native works down the hill from a gradual, semi-windup delivery. Perry’s arsenal plays exceptionally well; his fastball reaches up to 81mph with run, he can spin a curveball with 11-5 shape into the mid-60s, and flash a devastating changeup with fade. Perry shows signs of adding strength to his projectable 6-foot-1, 165 pound frame— expect a few ticks on his velocity within due time. Intriguing arm talent. 

Ronan Bobiles (2030, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada) 

Bobiles earned a huge win during the Semifinals, tossing five scoreless innings while striking out six batters during the contest. The prep left-hander has a solid combination of command, deceptiveness, and pitchability at such a young age. Two-way talent; he currently slashing (.535/.636/.889) with three home runs while driving in forty runs during PG events in 2025. 

Kash Abbott (2030, Yutan, Nebraska) - Baseball Portal-TRW

Abbott swung the lumber well this weekend, slashing (.500/.600/1.350) with a pair of doubles. In the box, Abbott has a calm presence and a smooth, rhythmic right-handed swing to drive pitches with authority to the pull-side. A talented defender, the Cornhusker State native covers the left side of the infield, fielding tough hops like routine grounders. He flashes solid defensive actions, while showing off a good internal clock with solid arm strength. Ballplayer. 

Luca Briggs (2029, Chesterfield, Virginia) - TBT National

Briggs has continued his offensive onslaught on the amateur circuit for quite some time. The 6-foot, 171 pound backstop hit 8-for-15 (.533) with three doubles while driving in seven runs. The right-handed swing Briggs utilizes is eye-opening, he can spray it to all-fields with intent. 

Briggs just oozes with athleticism and polished actions, steadily improving his already refined above-average arm strength. He receives and blocks the ball exceptionally well, showing traits of defensive prowess well beyond his years. Simply put, this kid is really good.

Enrique Campos (2032, London, Kentucky) - SBA Bolts National 13U

Campos emphatically showcased an advanced approach and hit-tool this weekend, he went 8-for-15 (.533) with two doubles, and a triple while driving in six runs. At the plate, the 5-foot-8, 127 pound outfielder’s stance is slightly open with his hands in a higher slot. He creates consistent impact pull-side by utilizing a fluid, efficient left-handed swing with an uphill barrel path. At only 12.10 years old, Campos is slashing (.601/.670/1.101) with 11 home runs while driving in 86 runs during PG events in 2025. Checks a lot of boxes.

-Armani Hunter
 
Bennett Hassel (2031, Jacksonville, Fla.) showed off the top-of-the-order hitting upside for TNA Baseball – Sun Devils. The right-handed hitter starts from a spread stance with inline feet and a high handset with a high back elbow, utilizes a negative toe-tap trigger. Sets up pre-coiled in the lower half and creates some separation in the back shoulder before uncoiling. Some directness to the hands as they come through with an uphill bat plane. Stays connected to the lower half and shows feel to create leverage to lift the ball. Solid bat speed and extension out front with some impact. Theres young athleticism in the 5-foot-5, 130-pound frame. The outfielder collected three hits, including two doubles, to drive in three RBI. He also worked two walks and swiped three bases on his way to scoring five runs. Young bat-to-ball skills with feel to get on base and some speed to impact once on. 

Bentley Piper (2031, Jacksonville, Fla.) showed off the power upside for TNA Baseball – Sun Devils. The switch-handed hitter starts from a spread stance with inline feet and a low handset with a low back elbow, utilizes a moderate toe-tap stride. Rotates the lower half well and gets into the back hip to create some leverage and lift. Quick, strong hands with some feel to whip the barrel through from an uphill bat plane. Young strength present in the medium frame with some bat speed and gets the arms extended through contact well. The second baseman showed off the barrel control and feel to work both gaps, collecting four hits, including two triples and a home run, to drive in four RBI. He also worked two walks and swiped a base on the way to scoring four runs. Exciting power upside as the frame matures and fills out with good barrel control for the age. 

D'Angelo Acosta (2030, Greer, S.C.) showed off the offensive upside for USA Prime 13U Red all weekend. The right-handed hitter starts from a medium base with inline feet and pre-shifts the weight on the back leg and a high handset with a low back elbow, utilizes a low toe-tap trigger. Creates separation in the back shoulder and sinks into the back hip before uncoiling and whipping the barrel through from a flat bat plane. Solid bat speed and some feel to get the arms extended through contact to impact. Young feel to drive the ball and showed the feel to work the gaps. The first baseman collected eight hits, including a double and a home run, to drive in six RBI. He also showed a good approach at the plate working five walks to score five runs. Projectable, lean 5-foot-10, 162-pound frame with the upside to be a middle-of-the-order offensive profile. Also showed off the arm talent running the fastball up to 75 in a combined 4.2 innings with six strikeouts. 

Lee Vaughn (2031, Boca Raton, Fla.) showed the barrel control for VSA National. The left-handed hitter starts from a wide base with inline feet and an even handset with a high back elbow, utilizes a negative toe-tap stride. Creates some separation in the back shoulder and gets into the lower half before turning the hips. Good bat speed from a slightly uphill bat plane. Creates lift in the swing well and extends through contact with some whip and young impact off the barrel. The shortstop showed off the barrel control all tournament collecting three hits, including a double and triple, to drive in two RBI. Also showed good instincts on the bases collecting three stolen bases and came around to score five runs. Exciting left-handed bat with top-of-the-order offensive upside. 

David King Flores (2031, Elmsford, N.Y.) showed a ton of offensive upside for the Overtime National Prospects. The left-handed hitter starts from a spread stance with high handset and a low back elbow, utilizes a low toe lift trigger. Creates separation in the back shoulder and tucks the hip before uncoiling with a direct hand path and leverage. Some bat speed and works slightly uphill through contact to lift with some carry. Long levers in the 5-foot-11, 172-pound frame with feel for the barrel and to create impact with jump off the barrel. The first baseman collected four hits, including a double, to drive in three RBI and came around to score two runs. Young barrel control and more power to be unlocked with middle-of-the-order upside. 

Devin Pula (2030, Chester, N.Y.) showed the athleticism and power upside for Overtime National Prospects. The left-handed hitter starts from a medium base with inline feet and a high handset with a high back elbow, utilizes a moderate, rocking lift-and-replace trigger. Gets into the back hip and uncoils hard with good intent in the swing and a flatter bat plane. Compact hand path from a direct path and whip as the barrel comes through. Young strength in the 5-foot-4, 120-pound frame and was consistently on the barrel with impact and some jump. The third baseman collected three hits, including a double and triple, to drive in an RBI. He also worked a walk and stole a base on his way to scoring three runs. Good barrel control and feel to use the whole field with some feel to drive the ball.

Jadier Gomez (2031, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.) showed off the upside for Vipers Baseball 13u. The right-handed hitter starts from a narrow base with inline feet and a high handset with a low back elbow, utilizes a leg lift trigger. Creates separation and rotates the hips to create good bat speed and leverage. Slightly uphill bat plane with feel to get the arms extended through contact to impact the ball. Young loft and carry with good power upside in the 5-foot-3, 124-pound frame. Showed off the barrel control collecting three hits, including a double, to drive in an RBI. The catcher gets the ball in play well and consistently made hard contact in his brief appearance. 

Richard Clebert Jr. (2031, Riverview, Fla.) showed off the all-around offensive upside all tournament for the Overtime National Prospects. The left-handed hitter starts from a medium base with open feet and a high handset with a high back elbow, utilizes a small leg lift stride. Creates separation in the back shoulder and gets through the hips well to create leverage. Good hands in the swing with feel for the barrel from a flat bat plane. Stays short to it, long through it well with some lift in the swing and good whip to impact. Young feel to drive the ball. The outfielder showed off the impressive barrel control all weekend collecting eight hits, including three doubles, to drive in two RBI. Clebert Jr. also worked two walks and stole six bases on his way to scoring eight runs. Compact, athletic 5-foot-8, 151-pound frame with more gap-to-gap power to be unlocked as the frame matures. Top-of-the-order hitting upside with good bat-to-ball skills for the age group. 

Carlos Marrero (2030, Esperanza, Valverde, VA D.R.) showed off the barrel control all tournament for SBA Bolts National 13u. The switch-handed hitter starts from a medium base with inline feet and a high handset with a high back elbow, utilizes a moderate leg lift stride. Creates some separation in the back shoulder and shifts through contact with a direct hand path and good bat speed from a flat bat plane. Creates some leverage from the lower half and showed some feel to get line drive lift on the swing. Good bat-to-ball skills with a feel to get on plane and work the gaps from both sides of the plate. Showed an advanced approach at the plate and the feel for his strike zone working at-bats and getting on base. The shortstop collected 11 hits, including three doubles, two triples and a home run, to drive in 10 RBI and worked seven walks with 10 stolen bases on his way to scoring 12 runs. A sky-high ceiling for a player who was consistently on the barrel and on base and impacts the game in every facet. Named the 2025 WWBA 13u World Championship MVP. 

Anthony Syla (2031, St. Augustine, Fla.) showed off the upside on the mound for TNA Baseball – Sun Devils. The right-handed pitcher went six innings with seven strikeouts and spread five hits and three walks for zero earned runs. Syla works from the stretch-only from the middle-of-the-rubber with closed feet to start before lifting the leg around the knee into a short stride down the mound with tall-and-fall back leg mechanics. The hands are stationary at the letters before separating into a medium-length takeaway and accelerates through from a tight over-the-top angle. Creates some whip and arm speed as the arm comes through. Can lose the arm a bit and the control, should consider lengthening the stride down the mound and letting the physical, 6-foot-2, 189-pound frame get downhill more. Syla ran the fastball up to 76 and was low-to-mid-70s throughout the start. Also showed a curveball with developing 12-6 shape and some vertical depth. Moved the fastball around the zone and showed some feel to locate low and glove side in the zone. High upside pitcher as the frame matures and grows more explosive through the actions. 

Chester Sabin (2030, Midland, Mich.) showed the two-way upside for Team Elite National. The right-handed hitter starts from a wider base with inline feet and a high hand set with a high back elbow, utilizes a low lift-and-replace trigger. Creates separation in the back shoulder and tucks the hip before uncoiling hard with tons of intent in the swing. Quick hands create a lot of bat speed and whips the barrel through with a flat bat plane and feel to create lift and carry. Drives the ball well to both gaps and made loud contact all weekend. The shortstop collected seven hits, including four doubles, to drive in five RBI. Contact heavy approach in the box and worked a walk on his way to scoring three runs. Middle-of-the-order offensive upside as the 6-foot, 175-pound frame continues to add strength and physicality in the box. The right-handed pitcher works from a hybrid windup from the middle of the rubber into a heel-turn side-step with an around-the-belt leg lift and a long, in-line stride down the mound. The hands start at the face before dropping to the belt and separating into a long takeaway and accelerates through from a three- quarter angle. He mixed in a slider with good 10-4 shape and two-plane break. He worked one shutout inning on the mound and collected all three outs via the strikeout while running the fastball up to 79. Exciting player with athleticism and power upside to dream on. 

Chris Reed (2030, Conyers, Ga.) showed a ton of upside in the box for Team Elite National. The right-handed hitter starts from a medium base with inline feet and a low handset with a low back elbow, utilizes a low leg lift stride. Gets into the back hip and uncoils well to whip the hands through from a direct path and a flat bat plane. Creates a ton of hand speed and was able to impact the ball consistently with an uphill bat plane. Compact swing with some strength present in the 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame and carry off the barrel. The shortstop was a hit machine all event collecting nine hits, including four doubles, to drive in seven RBI and came around to score two runs. Athletic player that was on the barrel and controls it well. Exciting player with athleticism and gap-to-gap power with a top-of-the-order offensive upside. 

Ellis Kelley (2030, Savannah, Ga.) showed off the upside on the mound for Canes American 14u. The right-handed pitcher went six innings in his start with four strikeouts and spread 10 hits and a walk for three earned runs. Kelley works from the stretch-only with open feet from the first base side of the rubber into a letter-high leg kick into a moderate, closed stride down the mound with drop-and-drive back leg mechanics. The hands start at the belt and rise up to the chin before separating into a short takeaway before getting some acceleration and whip from an over-the-top angle. Showed a good three-pitch mix with the fastball working mid-to-upper 70s and topped out at 80 with good jump out of hand and had some ride up in the zone. Showed the feel for the secondaries with a change-up with good arm-side fade and a 12-6 curveball with good depth and some horizontal bite. Showed feel to limit hard contact and has a young feel to sequence the mix. Exciting upside in the 5-foot-10 165-pound frame with more velocity in the tank. Also showed good upside in the box. The switch-handed hitter collected four hits, including a triple, to drive in four RBI. 

Miles Miller (2030, Germantown, Tenn.) showed off the upside on the mound all game for Team Elite National. The right-handed pitcher threw a five-inning complete game shutout with three strikeouts and spread four hits for one unearned run. Showed off the control, living in the strike zone only needing 47 pitches and throwing 91 percent strikes. Miller works from a full windup from the first base side of the rubber with a small heel-turn into a chest-high leg lift and slight drop-and-drive back leg mechanics as he lands with a short, slightly open stride. The hands start at the face and drop to the belt before rising with the leg up to the back shoulder and separating into a moderate, tight takeaway. Creates some acceleration to the arm as it comes through from a high three- quarter angle. Long 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with some strength showing in the lower half. Ran the fastball up to 77 early and was low-to-mid-70s throughout. Showed good feel for the curveball with gradual 11-5 shape that he could land in the zone for strikes consistently. Attacked hitters and lived in the zone well. Strike thrower with more velocity in the tank as the frame fills out and gets more explosive through the uncoiling.  

Carlos Linares (2030, Smithfield, N.C.) showed off the upside on the mound for Canes National 14U. The right-handed pitcher went a combined five innings and collected eight strikeouts while spreading eight hits for three earned runs throughout the weekend. Linares works from a hybrid windup from the middle-of-the-rubber with a small side-step into a letter-high leg lift and a moderate, inline stride down the rubber. The hands start at the chin before dropping to the belt and working back up to the letters before separating into a long takeaway and creating a ton of arm speed and whip as the arm comes through from a high three- quarter arm angle. Athletic delivery with feel to get down the slope and creates a good downhill tilt action to his mix. The fastball was up to 84 and was consistently upper-70s-to-low-80s throughout both appearances. Also mixed in a slider with good 10-4 shape and good vertical tilt. Athletic, lean 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame with more velocity in the tank as the frame matures and showed good command of the mix. 

Jett Schoolcraft (2030, Beaverton, Ore.) showed off a ton of upside and pitchability on the mound for USA Prime 14u Red. The left-handed pitcher went a combined 7.2 innings on the mound with six strikeouts and spread four hits and four walks for one earned run. Schoolcraft works from a hybrid windup from the middle-of-the-rubber into a small side step and an around-the-belt leg lift with a long, inline stride down the mound. Turns hard and creates some torque from the lower half. The hands start at the face and drop to the letters before separating into a longer arm action before accelerating through from a lower three- quarter angle. Showed a good three-pitch mix with the fastball in the low-to-mid-70s and topped out at 76. A change-up in the upper-60s with good vertical depth and feel to locate it low in the zone. And a curveball with looser spin and 1-7 shape with good late break and solid downhill break. True pitcher upside with some feel to miss barrels and get weak contact. Exciting arm with upside as the 5-foot-6, 120-pound frame matures and grows. 

Micah Delos Reyes (2030, Moreno Valley, Calif.) showed the upside on the mound for ZT National Prospects. The right-handed pitcher went a combined 5.2 innings on the weekend with one strikeout and spread five hits and four walks for two earned runs. Delos Reyes works from a full windup from the middle-of-the-rubber with a moderate back-step into an around-the-belt leg lift with a long, inline stride down the mound with drop-and-drive mechanics. The hands start at the belt and rise up to the letters before separating into a long takeaway and accelerates through from a three- quarter angle. Uncoils the lower half well and creates a ton of arm speed and whip with good jump out of the hand. The fastball was mid-70s-to-low-80s and topped out at 83 with good arm-side run. Also showed a tight 12-6 shaped curveball with late vertical break. Swing and miss upside as the ability to work in the zone matures and the mix sharpens. Exciting upside as the compact, athletic 5-foot-6, 135-pound frame continues to mature and grow.  

Jesse Maddox (2029, San Diego, Calif.) showed a ton of upside on the mound for ZT National Prospects. The left-handed pitcher went 5.1 innings in the Championship game with four strikeouts and spread four hits and four walks for four earned runs in the win. Maddox works from a full windup from the middle-of-the-rubber with a heel-turn into an above-the-belt leg lift and a moderate, inline stride down the slope. The hands start at the face before dropping to the chest and separating into a long takeaway as the arm accelerates through from a three- quarter angle. Some arm speed and feel to repeat the mechanics with a good tempo on the mound. Ran the fastball up to 83 and was upper-70s-to-low-80s throughout the start. Showed a good curveball that he went to early and often with 1-7 shape and big vertical depth. Athletic 5-foot-11, 172-pound frame that showed off the two-way upside all event adding eight hits, including three doubles and a home run. 

-Marcus Thomas

Do you like smooth left-handed swings that can already impact the ball to all fields with wood after turning 13 just a couple months ago? Look no further than Fielder Grebert (2030, Caob, Ark.) then. Looking bigger to the eye than his listed 5-foot-9, Grebert lived on the barrel in my looks, first driving a ball other way to the deeper part of left field before torching the center fielder in a playoff match up, showing looseness and leverage through the point of contact. On the weekend he hit .625 with a 1.727 OPS and will be somebody we are certain to lock in on at the 13u National All States. 

I mentioned Everth Gabriel Quintana (2031, Boston, Mass.) in last week's WWBA Freshmen recap and to think we can talk about him again, via the 13u portion of the weekend, speaks loudly in his ability to leave an impression against competition two years older the week prior. Naturally, Gabriel Quintana stands out amongst his peers with a long and strong 6-foot-3 frame and the swing he took in the opening round of the playoffs was one of the better ones I saw throughout the weekend. Despite his size, the swing is compact through the zone but he's still plenty strong to impact the ball as he lifted a deep double out to the left-center field gap, highlighting his impressive combo of bat speed and strength. 

Simply put, Jace Winston (2031, Fuquay-Varina, N.C.) was unstoppable in the box and one of the toughest outs on the tournament. Winston, a 12u Select Festivaler, hit .727 on the weekend with an .813 on-base percentage as he drew three walks on top of his 8 hits, proving to be a force in the middle of the Canes lineup. He's a strong 5-foot-10 backstop with an innate feel for finding the barrel while working to all parts of the field and for good measure jumped on the mound and ran his fastball up to 81 mph to strike out a pair. 

Beckett DeSerio (2031, Greer, S.C.) made his impact felt throughout the weekend with Team Elite as the young South Carolina native was all over the barrel, slashing .727/.824/1.642. Another strongly built stick, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, DeSerio possesses a rather repeatable stroke as he loads his hands tight and carries them closely throughout the zone, allowing his hands to stay inside the baseball while whipping the barrel head through with intent. He has a track record of performance, meaning DeSerio will be a name to know as we head into the spring season given his current abilities with the stick.

Brayden Nims (2030, Pace, Fla.) would have fit in the week prior during the WWBA Freshman, or even playing in the 14u age group, so you can imagine the type of impact he had playing at his age in West Palm. Already ranked No. 14 in the class of 2030 despite being a play down due to his age, Nims continued to perform at the highest of levels, showing why he's already so highly regarded. The combination of size, bat speed, separation in his swing and ability to already drive the ball is second to none and it was on full display with a pair of triples and a double late in the tournament. For good measure he jumped on the mound and ran his fastball up to 82 mph, striking out 4 in two innings of scoreless baseball in the playoff opener. 


We typically like left-handed hitting shortstops, right? Tyler Bellush (2031, Summerville, S.C.) certainly fits that mold and while I didn't have the longest of looks, one at-bat stood out to me and I'll link the tweet above so you can have a visual representation as well.  Another 12u Select Festivaler, Bellush found himself down in the count with two strikes and runners on base in the top half of the first inning. Rather than trying to do too much and looking to impact the ball to the pull side, Bellush simply went with an outer half pitch, adjusting his hands and path to punched the ball thru the left side to get the job done. For the tournament he collected three doubles while adding 5 walks, striking out just once to truly highlight the bat-to-ball skills and overall zone awareness. 

Mason Jones (2029, Hoover, Ala.) does everything you'd expect a lead off hitter to do and he does it all very well. When you think of a lead off hitter you typically think solid bat-to-ball skills, impact speed, instinctual player and typically plays up the middle on defense. Well, the left-handed hitting Jones embodies all of the qualities and we saw them all throughout West Palm as he sprayed balls all over the field, picking up knocks by what felt like the handful as he finished the weekend with an eye-opening .667 average. That aforementioned speed allows Jones to look as those he floats on the bases (6 stolen bags) but also in center field, cover more than ample ground to take away balls that looked like extra-bases at the point of contact. 

Take a quick look on X and you'll have your choosing of hard barrels to watch courtesy of Walker McCrory (2030, Spartanburg, S.C.) as he was a nightmare for opposing arms all weekend in West Palm Beach. 6 hits on a weekend, that's a good weekend. But what if all 6 hits were extra-base knocks? McCrory continually put his strength on display, collecting five doubles (to both gaps) as well as a triple and even his outs were loud hitting from the middle of the order for the Canes National squad. The ability to handle heaters was evident, as was his recognition in the box to make an adjustment, all the while powering baseballs all over the field on a regular basis. He has a cannon behind the plate too and is yet another high-end prospect to follow from the state of South Carolina. 

It's kind of wild to think right-hander Gavin Jordan (2030, Florence, S.C.) is a younger-for-the-grade arm who came out and dominated on the big field once again over his pair of outings. Living comfortably in the low-80s and peaking upwards of 85-86 mph, Jordan's athleticism and arm speed stand out immediately as he peppered the strike zone with heaters that chewed up the hands of batters, showing a full mix already on the bump. There's so much to like here already as he has swing-and-miss with his stuff and he spins a tight slider in the low-70s that left some hitters helpless in the box thanks to its late biting life. 

Cohen Ward (2030, Kennesaw, Ga.) is listed as a primary third baseman, and for good reason as he possesses solid bat speed and strength off of the barrel, but he turned in a gem of a performance during his time on the mound. Up to 82 mph with his heater, Ward went the distance in his start, throwing 7 innings of quality baseball while striking out 13 to just one walk. He's a physical presence both in the box and on the mound but utilizes a simple delivery, staying short through the back which allowed for ample strikes while working downhill with short sinking life. Ward mixed in a short breaker in the low-70s, showing comfort landing it in the zone whenever he needed to.

Another standout from the East Cobb roster was James Watson (2030, Canton, Ga.) who once again did his thing on both sides of the ball and looked physically stronger out on the diamond. Offensively he loads his hands tight and lets them fire through the zone, utilizing his physicality to drive the ball to all parts of the field as we saw throughout the tournament with extra-base hits to both the pull and oppo parts of the diamond. Along with the .462 average and 1.390 OBP, Watson was also up to 85 mph on the mound courtesy of an up-tempo operation with lots of arm speed and quality life to the heater, punching out all three in the inning of work I saw. 

Angel Garcia (2030, Santo Domingo, D.R.) is another player we saw in the 12u Select Festival last year and though he didn't have the cleanest of lines, there's no doubting the upside the young arm possesses. Already 6-foot-1, Garcia is physically imposing out on the mound for the 13u level and ran his fastball up to 84 mph, the best heater of the tournament. He possesses plenty of arm speed through the back and showed some feel already to spin a sharp slider in the low-70s, giving him two nice pitches to grow upon heading into the spring circuit. 

Adam Bean (2030, Oakland, Calif.) certainly had himself a tournament showing on the mound in the playoffs, working 5 innings of two-hit baseball while striking out 5 to just 1 walk. Not overly physical just yet at 5-foot-10, 135 pounds, Bean makes up for it with athleticism and arm speed as he came out attacking hitters, running the fastball up to 82 mph, working comfortably into the low-80s throughout. He flooded the strike zone, hiding the ball well to induced some uncomfortable swings, leading to lots of weak contact in the box. And not only was he great on the mound, but the primary third baseman also chipped in offensively with an inside-the-park home run, splitting the right-center field gap with a well struck line drive, racing around the bases to leave no doubt about his impact. 

Jesse Soberal Jr (2030, Tomball, Texas) living on the barrel is by no means a new thing and in fact, it's something he's done for the entirety of his Perfect Game career. There's plenty of balance when he digs into the box, from the moment he load until he fires the barrel and the end result has proven to be load, spraying hard line drive contact line-to-line. By weekend's end Soberal saw a .727 batting average next to his name with 8 hits, 3 of which went for extra bases, swiping 4 bags to prove he's pivotal at the top of a lineup. 
 
It's easy to look at the stat sheet and try to dictate a player's performance, but what you won't see on the profile of Mylo Leyja (2031, Cypress, Texas) is what he's capable of doing in the dirt and the impact he can make at a premium position. A long and stronger frame already at 5-foot-11, 140 pounds, Leyja made one play in particular that I don't think many, if any, others at the 13u level would make as it involved a split-second reaction on a ball that ricocheted to the backhand courtesy of a lip on grass but he made it look like second nature, keeping the feet moving while delivering a strike across the diamond. 
 
-Jheremy Brown
 
Brandon Sweeney (2030 | Atherton, CA) The 6-foot, 165-pound middle infielder and right-handed hitter is a talented young player who continues to show strong all-around tools and offensive consistency. Wrapping up the event, he posted 8 hits, including a double and a triple, driving in 2 runs and scoring 8 times. He also showcased his athleticism on the bases with 4 stolen bags and solid awareness on the field for USA Prime 14U Red. He has a contact-oriented approach with the ability to find the barrel and use the whole field. A promising prospect with energy, speed, and developing gap power in his game.

Amir Kriz-Hopkins (2030 | Chesapeake, VA) The 6-foot-2, 185-pound outfielder, right-handed pitcher, and switch hitter put together a solid offensive performance, showing consistency and run production throughout the event. Collected 4 hits, including a double and a triple, while driving in 4 runs and scoring 4 times for TBT National. Also showed strong plate discipline, drawing 4 walks and consistently putting together quality at-bats. He has the ability to impact the baseball to both gaps and drive in runs in big spots. A confident young hitter with advanced feel for the barrel and good game awareness.

Mark Thompson (2030 | St. Johns, FL) The 5-foot-11, 170-pound utility, right-handed pitcher, and right-handed hitter showed strong all-around offensive skills and consistency throughout the event. Collected 6 hits, including a double and a triple, while driving in a run and scoring 4 times. He added a stolen base and drew 3 walks, showing patience and strike zone awareness at the plate for ZT National Prospects. He has a short, compact swing with solid barrel control, consistently producing line-drive contact to all fields. Shows good athleticism on the bases and plays with confidence and energy. With his ability to reach base in multiple ways and create scoring opportunities, Thompson projects as a top-of-the-order type hitter who continues to develop well-rounded offensive tools.

Bryan Rodriguez (2030 | Palm Bay, FL) The 6-foot, 175-pound third baseman and right-handed hitter put together a standout offensive performance throughout the event for Florida Stars 14U. He collected 6 hits, including 4 doubles and a home run, driving in 5 runs and adding a stolen base. Shows advanced strength for his age with gap-to-gap power and the ability to drive the baseball with authority. The swing is compact and repeatable, producing hard contact to all fields with natural lift when he’s on time. He consistently delivered in run-producing situations and showed confidence at the plate. His approach and ability to find barrels make him a middle-of-the-order type of presence.

Max Cordell (2030 | Wilmington, NC) The 5-foot-6, 137-pound right-handed pitcher, infielder, and right-handed hitter turned in a dominant performance on the mound for CBA Orioles Scout 2030, recording 15 outs over 5 innings with 6 strikeouts and no earned runs allowed. Worked efficiently, showing command and poise throughout his outing. His fastball sat around 80 mph, showing good life through the zone and the ability to challenge hitters consistently. He mixed pitches well and attacked early in counts, limiting hard contact and staying composed under pressure. His delivery is clean and repeatable with athletic actions and room for continued velocity jumps. Showed advanced feel for the game and mound presence. A confident young right-hander with projection and competitive edge who continues to trend up.

Wells Allen (2030 | Winston-Salem, NC) The 6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, outfielder, and right-handed hitter delivered an impressive outing on the mound for South Charlotte Panthers 2030 Marucci, recording 12 outs over 4 innings with 8 strikeouts and no earned runs allowed. Showed strong presence and confidence on the mound, working around traffic and competing in the zone. Fastball sat around 85 mph with late life and good carry, effectively setting up his secondary pitches. Limited hard contact and has the ability to miss barrels consistently. His delivery is athletic and repeatable with a clean arm action and raw strength. A high-upside arm with advanced stuff and mound presence, profiles as a legitimate follow in the 2030 class.

Daniel Fernandez (2030 | Tampa, FL) The 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, catcher, corner infielder, and right-handed hitter impressed on the mound with a dominant and efficient outing for ZT National Prospects. He recorded 15 outs over 5 innings, striking out 7 while allowing just 2 hits and no walks or earned runs. His fastball worked around 80 mph with late life and consistent command to both sides of the plate. He mixed pitches effectively and stayed ahead in counts, showing poise and confidence. He repeats his delivery well with smooth mechanics and a loose, quick arm action. He fills up the zone and attacks hitters with intent. Plenty of projection and upside.

Daniel Sangemino (2030 | Poughkeepsie, NY) The 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, utility, and right-handed hitter turned in a dominant outing for Showtime Select 14U Fusco, working just 3 innings and recording 9 outs with 7 strikeouts, no walks, and no earned runs allowed. His fastball sat around 80 mph with life through the zone, showing the ability to challenge hitters consistently. He commanded both sides of the plate and mixed speeds effectively to keep hitters off balance. He limited hard contact and worked efficiently throughout his appearance. His delivery is smooth and athletic with a clean arm path and repeatable mechanics. He shows excellent mound presence and confidence, attacking hitters early and working ahead in counts. A poised and projectable right-hander with strike-throwing ability, velocity potential, and advanced feel for the game.

-Quinton Hall


2030 OF Jason Spray, Jr (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) is already regarded as one of the best in the class and showed no signs of letting up in WPB. He hit .500, looking more coordinated in the box already, and hit a bomb that showed off the element of his game that we’re most excited about long-term: the pretty significant power upside he very clearly possesses.

2030 2W Kingston George (Allen, Texas) had a really good weekend as he filled up the stat sheet, racking 7 hits and driving in 11. He’s as physical as anyone in the class with legit power already, swinging a fast bat, and he did a good job at keeping things simple over the course of the event in WPB. He also just casually sits in the upper-80s with his fastball now.

2030 2W Noah Burt (Ocean Springs, Miss.) is another that is highly regarded and seems to just be getting better by the week. He’s got good size and is athletic, while he swung the bat at a high level here hitting .571 with some well-struck balls. It’s bat speed paired with the athletic traits, feel to hit and impact, while he can also show mid-80s on the mound too.
 

2030 2W Jhunior Jose Cordero (Boca Raton, Fla.) might be the most professional 13-year-olds in terms of play as you’ll find: he does so many things well. He can really hit, showing high-level impact like on his bomb on the first pitch he saw of the event, while also using the entirety of the field. He can catch and really throw, while also playing some infield. He can also get on the mound and miss bats, chewing through innings in the mid to upper-80s.

2029 IF Luke Goudie (Cataula, Ga.) was a new name coming out of the weekend as he was impressive over a couple of different looks. He’s twitchy and athletic, showing that he can swing it at a high level hitting .500 on the event, half of which went for extra bases as the hands are fast, and he can impact it. He also was good on the dirt and showed a strong arm.

2030 SS Colt Carter (Carrolton, Ga.) put some good swings on the ball over the course of the event, especially on a walk-off double in the playoffs. It’s balanced paired with quick hands, which turned into some solid jump off the barrel, and he’s shown in other events that he can do a number of things well in other facets of his game that make him one to follow.

2030 C Landen Davis (Beaufort, S.C.) just hits and he did more of that here, finishing north of .500 with 10 hits in total (4 doubles). It’s a fast bat and he swings it with real intent, while the swing path produces extra-base hits given the physicality, and as a result, power he has.
 

2030 SS Cooper Payne (Thomasville, N.C.) was the big winner for me as a breakout name coming out of the event. He raked, like he has done all year it seems, hitting over .550 with 4 doubles in total. It’s a combo of good size already, feel to hit and bat speed, using the leverages he creates in the swing well to get the ball in the air with some jump. There are pretty easy things to project on in this profile, and he immediately becomes one to watch.

2030 3B Christopher Cabrera (Miami, Fla.) gets the name recognition as the son of Miguel Cabrera, but he’s a high-level young player without it. He can hit, and hit with power, as the swing has similarities to that of his dad, getting separated well and really impacting the ball. He’ll certainly grow into more power given his size, and the upside is significant here.

2030 RHP Jordan JJ Garcia (Pittsburg, Calif.) only worked a single inning, but there are good things to build on here. He’s 6’1/140 with a loose and quick arm, feel for 3 pitches and has already crept into the mid-80s with his fastball. The breaking ball works, but the changeup feel is what certainly stood out in West Palm, showing he can already miss bats with it.

2030 3B Bryan Rodriguez (Palm Bay, Fla.) had one heck of a weekend, especially over the course of his middle 2 games he played as he had 5 hits in those pair, including 4 doubles and a bomb. He’s good sized at 6’0/175 with physicality, and the bat speed he generates, paired with the strength physically, is what pretty easily produces extra-base type power.
 

2030 2W Deizel Bellamy (Conway, S.C.) got the ball in one of the better pool games of the weekend and was good on the mound, striking out 7 across 5+ innings. It’s a really fast arm, living in the 80-83 range with his fastball, while the breaking ball stands out with hammer traits, showing hard and late bite, and he can throw it for strikes in any count as well.

2030 OF Tyler Nemorin (Braselton, Ga.) didn’t have the loudest of weekends but certainly caught my attention in terms of the size at 6’2/155 and the swing as he shows bat speed from the left side and looks the part of a guy that can grow into a good bit of impact long-term.

2030 2W Miles Roach (Lexington, Tenn.) is very physical and brings power to the game; he can impact it with pretty easy jump off the barrel from the left side, while he also ran his fastball up to 86 on the mound, competing in the zone with one of the better fastballs of the event.
 

2030 SS Paxton Scoggin (Silo, Okla.) has established himself as one of the better players in this class, as a switch-hitting shortstop who can hit and pick it at a high level. He hit over .350 down in West Palm, showing some impact with a couple extra-base hits, and nice discipline with a handful of walks. It’s a profile with a lot of upside in terms of reliability.

2030 UT Ashten Aguailar (Ventura, Calif.) had another good event as he hit over .400, reaching base over half of the time on the weekend. He can swing it from both sides, showing hitterish traits in getting the ball in play a ton, only striking out once on the event, and he brings versatility on the defensive end that is impactful to any team he’s on.

-Tyler Russo
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Tournaments | Story | 12/19/2025

13u Tourney All-American Team
Jheremy Brown
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What a year it was in 2025 on the national landscape at the 13u level as Perfect Game continues to expand its reach around the country, providing an even bigger schedule of events coast-to-coast which has allowed players all over show out and gain their deserved recognition. Whether in Texas for the Houston 1000 or the 13u WWBA in West Palm Beach, we saw huge, eye opening performances from the players placed below, knowing that we could EASILY build a third team and likely a fourth without much effort.  As we do every year with this exercise, it's worth pointing out the trickiness of this age group and putting the teams together with the 13u group. While the players are all members of the Class of 2030, some are younger for the grade, which allowed them to play at the 12u level where's it's a smaller field, shorter mound distance and different bats, so we'll separate them out and...
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Draft | Story | 12/22/2025

2025 Year in Review: Draft

Isaiah Burrows
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2025 Year in Review: Draft We’ve reached the end of the 2025 calendar year, and while we’ve already jumped in on the 2026 cycle with some of the fall events and post-draft content we’ve had here at Perfect Game, there’s still one more piece on the docket, and that’s the 2025 Year-In-Review piece here from the PG Draft staff.  The 2025 MLB Draft took place in July, when many highly talented players heard their names called and continued their journey through the game to the next level. There’s already been some of those names making noise in the minors and guys who are moving up prospect lists and becoming names to know for MLB fans digging deep into the future of their organizations. While we are going to “close the book” on 2025 with this article, these players still have many years ahead of them, and many blank pages to continue...
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College | Recruiting | 12/22/2025

Recruiting Notebook: December 22

Jheremy Brown
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Lucien Saint Cyr, INF, Class of 2026 Commitment: Bucknell Saint Cyr announced his pledge to Bucknell, giving the Bison an interesting blend of present tools and projection. Saint Cyr stands 6-foot-1 and offers room to fill in his medium frame, profiling in the middle infield defensively. The New York product starts wide at the base in the right-handed box, keeping his hands high behind the ear. He works into a subtle outward step load, firing through a compact barrel that showcases bat speed and gap-to-gap impact. For head coach Scott Heather and Bucknell, they land a high-quality Northeast infielder in the ’26 cycle, adding to a class that takes the quality over quantity approach. Patrick Diaz ('26, NY) 102 EV off the bat. Impact to the pull side. #PGNational @PGMidAtlantic @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/NN0L3FRdO9 — PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) July 9, 2025 Patrick Diaz,...
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High School | General | 12/19/2025

Huntington Beach HS World Series Recap

Steve Fiorindo
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MVPitcher: Duncan McLeod The uncommitted junior toed the slab in three of the four games for Team Mick, tossing 3 2/3 innings.  Zero walks, zero hits and 6 punchouts for the lefty who was used both as a starter in the series clinching game 4 and he closed out game 3 on Friday in quick fashion.  McLeod was very efficient as well, needing just 42 pitches over all his outings.  In the game 4 start, over two innings he punched out 3, with one strikeout with all of his offerings.  The mid 80’s fastball regularly played up, set up with efficient use of the secondaries, with the breaking ball 73/74 and fading change-up 72-74.   Owen Bone (2026) at it again... Solo shot in the 5th to tie things up. Back to back days with a home run for Bone. #PGHS pic.twitter.com/2JC9qETI5h — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) December 13, 2025 MV Hitter: ...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/18/2025

14u Tourney All-American Team

Tyler Russo
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Player of the Year: Asher Williams It was an incredible year for Williams that was rewarded with a trip to the 14U Select Fest, before some more impressive play in the fall. He came to the plate almost 250 times in PG tournaments throughout 2025 and reached base in well over half of them, hitting to a .500 AVG while slugging a 14U circuit best 12 bombs and driving in 113 runs. The numbers on the surface are ridiculous, but when you look at the high-level events he put them up in, it makes it even more impressive. Pitcher of the Year: Tristan Blalock Blalock earns this honor after a dominant 2025 where he struck out 85 batters in just 48.2 innings of work with a minuscule 1.58 ERA. This included several strong performances at many national level tournaments and showcases where he was able to bully some of the best hitters in the country. It’s hard not to fall in love with...
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Draft | Story | 12/18/2025

PG Draft: Gut Feel Guys

Tyler Henninger
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While we are nearing the turn of the calendar to the 2026 year, that means we are just inching closer to the beginning of the season for many high school players and college baseball is on the horizon. We are prepping for a reshuffle of the 2026 MLB Draft Board as well here amongst the PG Draft staff. But before we get to that, we sat down and have each picked a couple of players who are in the mix to get selected in a couple of different buckets.  We have prospects who could go into the Top 30 picks or so, prospects who could be selected in the Top 5 rounds, and prospects who could go inside of the Top 10 rounds. With the draft quite far down the road and a lot of re-shuffling to be done as these players play themselves into certain spots on the draft board, our scouts picked some players who fit into these “buckets” who are gut-feel guys. These are the guys that our PG...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/17/2025

15u Tourney All-American Team

Jason Phillips
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Hitter of the Year: Landon Bonner The 2028 class saw many players from across the country take the next step in their development as they entered the High School ranks. There were huge performances from highly ranked players on the PG circuit as well as some under-the-radar guys who burst onto the scene. Landon Bonner came into Sophomore National as a Top 500 ranked player and after an impressive showing, left with all eyes on him as a rankings riser in the class. The left-handed hitting shortstop from The Colony, Texas, had a summer to remember with All-Tournament Team selections in three of his next four events culminating with a historic performance at the 2025 PG 15U WWBA National Championship. The Hebron High School prep went 20-for-24 in nine games for 5 Star Mafia 15U Black with four homeruns and 12 runs batted in. He also scored 17 runs and finished with a mind-boggling 2.500...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/16/2025

16u Tourney All-American Team

AJ Denny
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Hitter of the Year: Koa Romero is the Hitter of the Year for the 16u group, as he would come to every premier event of the summer and earn All-Tournament honors (Beast of the East, 16/17u WWBA, Jupiter) in every single one. Over 82 plate appearances, Romero would pump ten homeruns with forty two RBI and sixteen walks, good for a .378 average and 1.339 OPS. The performance on volume at the best events of the year pushed Romero over the edge here, as he’d hit a pair of homeruns in Jupiter (one of them at 112 EV) as an underclassmen and collect double digit hits in BOTH WWBA events with a combined six jacks over the two tournaments. It was a summer that combined performance and winning on the biggest stages for Romero. It’s a quiet left-handed swing that packs a punch. He would reap the benefits of his performances, earning a commitment to LSU and jumping to the #74 prospect in...
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College | Recruiting | 12/15/2025

Recruiting Notebook: December 15

John McAdams
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Tucker Rice (27 MS) bumping up to 91; living hi-80s from real fast arm. Good SL @ 77-79 w/ depth & sold w/ intent. Loads of traits & strikes. #WWBA @PG_Uncommitted @PG_DeepSouth pic.twitter.com/DEjFqRcsIY — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 6, 2025 Tucker Rice, RHP, Class of 2027 Commitment: Alabama Alabama has continued to stay red hot in the recruiting trail ever since August 1st rolled around on the calendar and have continued to stack major pieces in their ’27 class. They dip into Mississippi to land one of the premier arms and one that’s stood out on the circuit for quite some time. It’s a fast arm and the athleticism certainly shines working down the slope. The velocity has continued to tick up over the last calendar year and reached into the low-90s towards the end of the summer. He’s confident in his changeup and the breaking ball is...
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Tournaments | Story | 12/15/2025

17u Tourney All-American Team

Vincent Cervino
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There’s a lot of talent throughout this 2026 class, filled with the big-name stars, to talent that spreads across the nation. It’s been a lot of fun seeing these prospects grow and develop over the years, from the days of watching some of these guys at the 13/14u days at events on the circuit, to now where they are all graduating seniors in 2026. There’s been new faces who have popped along the way over the years, even in 2026, where some players who were relatively undiscovered, have come out and made a name for themselves with a statement performance. Between the familiar and the new, there’s a lot of names on this list that are going to be quite regularly talked about on the circuit, and for good reason.  Whether it’s PG All-Americans or not, there’s a lot of names with superstar potential at the next level. We’ve got 14 PG All-Americans...
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