THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,805 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,805 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
College  | Recruiting | 11/17/2025

Recruiting Notebook: November 17

Jheremy Brown
John McAdams
Isaiah Burrows
Cam McElwaney
Ryan Miller
Photo: Shawn Sullivan (Perfect Game)

Enmanuel Acevedo, RHP, Class of 2027
Commitment: University of Virginia

Acevedo made his pact to the Cavaliers this past week, as they continue to tap into the Northeast for high-end prospects that will make immediate an impact once on campus. The physical, sturdy built right-hander runs it into the mid-90s fairly easy with a some run & ride that misses bats in the zone. He pairs it well with a tight-spinning slider that generates tons of swings-and-misses and completes his repertoire with a developing change up. The arm strength is undeniable along with the vast amount of projection that still remains, this will be an extremely fun one to watch into the Spring and beyond should he make it to campus.




Dannyel Almanzar, INF, Class of 2026 Commitment: UNC-Charlotte

Almanzar brings an immensely talented set of tools to the table that should allow for him to make an impact on both sides of the ball upon getting to campus. He can handle all three infield positions on the dirt with agility, smoothness and arm strength to make every throw. At the plate, he has run producing traits with pole-to-pole juice that should play well within the lineup. Look for him to continue evolving his game as he matures physically and continues to refine his game. 


Cole Bowman, C, Class of 2027
Commitment: Virgina Tech

The switch-hitting backstop becomes the seventh commit of the 2027 Class for the Hokies to be ranked inside the Top 500. It is an intriguing blend of athleticism and power for the North Carolina native, as he brings sound defensive skills that incorporate both the aforementioned athleticism and power to thwart the running game well. However, it is the long-term power potential from both sides of the plate that enticed the Tech coaching staff, as he creates natural lift and impacts the baseball with authority to all fields. The combination of athleticism, power and defensive prowess make this one a potential cornerstone for Coach Szefc within this recruiting class. 

-John McAdams


Shawn Sullivan, RHP/UTL, Class of 2026
Commitment: Tennessee

Shawn Sullivan (Barberton, OH) shook up the recruiting landscape over the weekend, flipping his commitment from Alabama to Tennessee. The 6-foot right-hander features athleticism while displaying two-way ability and upside. Sullivan works from an over-the-face handset on the mound, working into a higher pronounced leg life before firing down the mound via a quick arm action and high three-quarters slot. The Ohio native starts his arsenal with a lively heater that jumps from the hand and has seen the upper-90s. He mixes in a sharp 11-5 curveball with late downward bite, while flashing a short slider and change-up with killed spin. Sullivan has produced exit velocities up to 96, working from a simple right-handed operation.
 

Henkel Acevedo, OF, Class of 2026
Commitment: West Virginia

Henkel Acevedo (Lawrence, MA) pledged his name to Morgantown, landing the Mountaineers a talented and projectable outfielder. Acevedo features present strength and length in a 6-foot-4 frame, starting even and upright from the left side. He keeps his hands high behind the ear, working into a simple inward leg load. The P27 Academy product fires through a quick barrel with all fields impact, producing exit velocities up to 108. Acevedo will likely man a corner at the next level, recording throws from the grass up to 90 mph, while keeping his sixty around 6.93.

Parker Leoff, SS, Class of 2027
Commitment: UCLA

Parker Leoff (Redondo Beach, CA) announced his commitment to John Savage and UCLA, as the Bruins add a dynamic middle infielder. A 5-foot-11 left-handed swinger, Leoff starts wide at the base, keeping the hands high and disconnected from the body. He works to a quick and compact barrel via an inward toe-tap leg load. The California native sprays line drive impact all over the field, showcasing a table-setting skillset. UCLA looks to continue their Southern California development pipeline that has produced the likes of Roman Martin, Duce Gourson, and Cody Schrier, among others.

Tanner Stroup, LHP/OF, Class of 2026
Commitment: Marshall

Tanner Stroup (Altoona, PA) stays in the state of West Virginia, flipping his commitment from the Mountaineers to the Thundering Herd. The Pennsylvania native features two-way upside and ability, showcasing quickness with sixty times as low as 6.56. Stroup possesses a lengthy and projectable 6-foot-3 frame with present strength in the lower half. He starts at the belt and closed at the base, working into a direct leg lift and shorter arm action with a high three-quarters slot. Stroup has worked his fastball up to 91 with cutting action, mixing in a tight slider to keep hitters off balance. He has produced exit velocities up to 93, using a simple operation from the right side.

-Ryan Miller

Veer Patel, 3B/1B, Class of 2026
Commitment: Mercer

Mercer grabbed one of the better in-state talents left in Patel, who comes equipped with offensive upside from a lefty bat. He raked on the circuit for us this year, hitting an eye opening six homers and 13 doubles. There’s present feel to hit with pull and juice and more to fill out in a wiry frame, and more than capable of handling a corner spot at the next level. 

Jacsen Tucker, SS/3B, Class of 2027
Commitment: Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State hits the trail hard, and it continues in its 2027 class with Tucker who has big tools across the board. He’s a good athlete with a slick glove fit for the left side and all-fields contact. The body really projects and should grow into more than usable in-game power, as he’s already shown an ability to get the head out in space and impact it. The upside is larger with Tucker. 

Kayden Mansell, RHP, Class of 2026
Commitment: Blinn College

Big time in-state JUCO grab here as Mansell is a quality athlete with a solid frame and arm strength. The fastball is a heavier upper-80s offering that snuck into the low-90s this summer, but the feel to pitch stands out. He has two breaking balls, and the slider too massive strides in its shape and intent with the makings of a output pitch come next year. Mansell has a good blend of ingredients going forward. 

Hudson Tuley, LHP, Class of 2026
Commitment: McLennan CC

Another in-state JUCO commit that can really pop once it all comes together. At 6-foot-2 and 165 pounds, Tuley can flat out deal with a present three-pitch mix. The fastball works north to south at 87-90 mph with a sharp top-bottom breaking ball and straight change. It’s a clean release with a higher look in the making as he matures, and everything plays.

-Isaiah Burrows

Dominic Santarelli, OF, Class of 2026
Commitment: Louisiana State

Not only did Santarelli's commitment flip from Louisville to Louisiana State give the Tigers a potential middle of the threat capable to multi-home run seasons in the SEC the moment he steps on campus, he also bumped the team up to the top spot in the rankings, in regard to overall class rank. A potent left-handed stick out of Wisconsin and current top 50 talent in the country, Santarelli continued to impact baseballs to all parts of the field this summer, just as we had seen him first do at the 14u WWBA a few years back. There's as much juice, if not more, than you'd expect given his 6-foot-2, 230 pound frame and the addition of Santarelli gave Jay Johnson his 6th commit within the top 50 and 11th within the top 100, building a truly remarkable class in Baton Rouge. 

-Jheremy Brown


Maceo White, SS, Class of 2027
Commitment: Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt has always done an excellent job dipping into Georgia to grab some of the top talent in the state and do so yet again with a dynamic profile in the Atlanta product. He was a notable riser in the latest ’27 update and for good reason as he’s one of the better pure athletes in the state in that class. He’s already a plus runner and gets to top speed quickly. It’s a wiry 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame with high end physical projection and has already started tapping into the power upside in 2025, hitting four HR’s on the circuit. There’s just a lot of boxes that White checks off as a young prospect and is a major get for Vanderbilt in their 2027 class. 


Dyson Grant, C, Class of 2027
Commitment: Oregon State

Grant was one of my favorite watches a year ago at WWBA, winning the MVP at 15u. All he did over the next calendar year was hit and is a major get out of California for Oregon State, a program that has always done an excellent job of recruiting in that area. He’s a physically imposing backstop at 6-foot-2, 210-pounds that can just simply impact the baseball. There’s hitterish traits present here and the strength has always shown up. He’s a great leader behind the dish too with plenty of reasons to believe he could stick back there long term. Grant will be a name that Beaver nation gets excited about stepping on campus and is a power bat to follow in California. 


Gavin McMillan, RHP, Class of 2027
Commitment: Ole Miss

Ole Miss has landed top end talent from across the nation in their ’27 group and that’s no different as they dip into California to grab one of the more projectable arms in the class. You don’t really stumble upon many 6-foot-10 right-handers with body control and that’s exactly what McMillan is. The stuff is already great, working in the 90-92 range in Jupiter a month ago with three pitches for strikes. As with many tall and lean arms, it’s easy to see the stuff jumping in the future but there’s not many arms that have the type of projection that McMillan does. The ceiling is hard to imagine as he continues to add strength in the coming years. He’s pushing the T100 in the class for a reason and is a great get for the Rebels in their ’27 crop. 


Brandon Brannon, OF, Class of 2027
Commitment: Houston

Brannon was one of my personal favorites over the summer months playing with 5 Star National. He’s a dynamic athlete at 5-foot-8, 170-pounds with plenty of twitch throughout the profile. There are good tools that litter the profile here for Brannon, but the more impressive thing is that he performed over a large sample size in 2025. He hit .329 over 85 AB’s and hit three homers, showing off strength to the middle of the field. He runs well and has the ability to stick in center on the defensive side of things and was a major get for the Cougars as they continue to stack talent on the recruiting trail.

-Cam McElwaney
Give us your feedback
College | Rankings | 3/9/2026

College Top 25: March 9
Vincent Cervino
Article Image
Collegiate Player Report Database While there will not be any new faces in this weeks Top 25, there is quite a bit of shakeup as the season, somehow, becomes even more unpredictable.  There were several teams in the poll that dropped weekend series and, in some cases, registered losing records in the last seven days.  There is sure to be more chaos this week as virtually every conference starts league play and the race for regular season titles begins.  The UCLA Bruins (13-2) remain No. 1 as their sizzling hot bats led the way to a perfect (4-0) week and they swept their first Big Ten series of the year.  As one of only two remaining undefeated teams in the nation, the Texas Longhorns (15-0) jump to No. 2 before they open SEC play this weekend in Austin.  No. 3 Georgia Tech and No. 4 Mississippi State both (14-2) hold their spots in the poll after both dropped a...
Read More
Press Release | Press Release | 3/7/2026

Debut: Contreras YouTube Feature

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME DEBUTS NEW YOUTUBE FEATURE FOLLOWING JOSEPH CONTRERAS ON HISTORIC DAY BEFORE WBC   Behind-the-scenes access captures the youngest player in the World Baseball Classic preparing for the global stage   Sanford, Florida (Friday, March 6, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the debut of a new original YouTube feature spotlighting right-handed pitcher Joseph Contreras, as PG cameras followed him throughout the day of his final high school start before departing to join Team Brazil in the World Baseball Classic.   The feature provides exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to one...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 3/4/2026

Perfect Game Softball March Madness

Ashley Mears
Article Image
2026 Perfect Game March Madness February 27-March 1st Ashley Mears What a weekend at the Fun City Dome in Burlington, Iowa! The energy was electric from first pitch to final out towering home runs, edge-of-your-seat battles, dramatic comebacks, and extra-inning thrillers with some unpredictable endings, it was a great weekend all around. The Top Performers list welcomed some exciting new names, while seasoned seniors continued to cement their legacies, delivering standout performances week after week. For some, this may have been their final appearance on a Perfect Game stage, and they made sure it was unforgettable. In the 18u division a tough Nebraska Gold 319 Berning team outlasted the Southeast Iowa All Stars in the championship. In 16u the Top Gun 2028- Strange completed their weekend by beating the Iowa Aries 16U CE Fire Black. 18U The weekend’s Most Valuable Player award...
Read More
High School | General | 3/5/2026

High School Notebook: March 5

Steve Fiorindo
Article Image
Full BP & pregame I/O from ‘26 SS Keon Johnson. Whippy hands and lifted to the middle of the field throughout the rounds, athletic mover on the dirt & enough arm strength to stick on the left side. #4 in @PG_Georgia & #50 on the @PG_Draft Board. #PGHS @FPDVikingSports https://t.co/vYvReQKTVh pic.twitter.com/BksHJtA09X — Cam McElwaney (@CamMcElwaneyPG) February 20, 2026 Keon Johnson, SS, First Presbyterian Day Johnson has long been near the top of the 2026 rankings and it all culminated in being a PG All-American last August. He heads into the spring as one of the names to know in the upcoming MLB Draft and is drawing crowds to his high school in Macon. It’s a well-built 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame with good actions up the middle. The defensive acumen has continued to improve over the last few years and now looks comfortable at shortstop and even projects there...
Read More
College | Rankings | 3/4/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: March 4

Nick Herfordt
Article Image
The 2026 college baseball season is starting to reveal its early storylines, and across the Division II and Division III landscape a few programs have already forced their way into the spotlight. From the blistering start by the Pittsburg State Gorillas baseball that rocketed them to the top of the rankings, to the steadily rising championship ambitions of the Taylor Trojans baseball, the national picture is beginning to take shape. In Division III, heavyweight programs like the Trinity Tigers baseball and the Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks baseball have already traded blows in one of the season’s first statement series, while emerging challengers such as the Keene State Owls baseball are looking to turn early momentum into a breakout year. With many teams still just getting their seasons underway, the rankings remain fluid, but the early results are already giving us clues...
Read More
Juco | Rankings | 3/4/2026

JUCO Top 25: March 4

Troy Sutherland
Article Image
Another week down as we get into conference play in parts of the nation. This week is led by Chipola at No. 1 with an impressive 24-1 record. Walters State drops to No. 2 at 16-3 and Florida SouthWestern State College (17-5) follows closely behind. Powerhouse programs  McLennan Community College (11-2) and Johnson County Community College (18-2) round out the top five, while one-loss teams Fresno City, Ohlone, and Cloud County are quickly climbing into the national conversation. With traditional Texas powers, West Coast contenders, and deep Florida Juco rosters all in the mix, the race for Grand Junction is already taking shape.   Rk. Team Record 1 Chipola (FL) 24-1 2 Walters State (TN) 16-3 3 Florida Southwestern (FL) 17-5 4 McLennan (TX) 11-2 5 Johnson County (KS) 18-2 6 Gaston (NC) 20-2 7 Blinn (TX) 12-6 8 Florence-Darlington (SC) 18-5 9 Northwest Florida (FL) 16-8 10...
Read More
High School | Rankings | 3/3/2026

High School Top 50 Update: March 3

Tyler Russo
Article Image
As we get rolling deeper into the spring here in the southern states, other states are only a few weeks away from their seasons beginning and some are even starting the day this will be posted. We’ve concluded the first major event on the high school schedule, the PG High School Showdown, and it was an epic weekend in Hoover. The event was littered with talent and these rankings reflect just that. St. John Bosco (CA) holds onto the first spot in this update and are being pushed by an IMG Academy (FL) team that’s 8-0 after winning the High School Showdown as well as beating two preseason top-10 teams in the first few weeks of the season. Orange Lutheran (CA) holds onto the No. 3 spot after a 1-0 start to the year and just a few weeks away from NHSI. A trio of Florida schools follow Olu in South Walton (FL), fresh off a win at the HS Showdown, Venice (FL), a surging team...
Read More
Press Release | Press Release | 3/3/2026

PG & RaceTrac Expand Partnership

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME AND RACETRAC ANNOUNCE EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP   Sanford, Florida (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced an expanded partnership with RaceTrac, naming the convenience store brand the Official Convenience Store of Perfect Game in Georgia and Florida. The enhanced relationship significantly broadens RaceTrac’s presence across Perfect Game’s premier tournament venues and digital platforms, deepening its engagement with players, families, coaches and fans throughout two of the most active youth baseball markets in the country.   As part of the expanded agreement, RaceTrac will launch a robust...
Read More
College | Story | 3/3/2026

College Players of the Week: March 3

Craig Cozart
Article Image
March 3 Perfect Game/Player of the Week:  Cider Canon, OF, Duke  The Duke Blue Devils (11-3) went through massive changes in the offseason, with a new coaching staff and heavy roster turnover like is often seen in the college game today.  That hasn’t held them back as they have kind of flown under the radar on their way to a tie for the most wins in the nation.  They won 4 out 5 games last week and Cider Canon was the driving force behind their offensive onslaught.  The 5-11/180 outfielder from San Marino, CA put together an incredible week collecting 9 hits in 14 at-bats, good for a .643 BA, scoring 7 runs, with 3 walks, 4 home runs and driving in a total of 10 runs.  After a successful couple years at Davidson College, Cider made the trip north to Durham and has fit right into the Blue Devil’s high-octane offense.  For the season, he is...
Read More
High School | General | 3/2/2026

HS Showdown Scout Notes: Days 2-3

Vincent Cervino
Article Image
High School Showdown Event Page | High School Showdown Preview High School Showdown Scout Notes: Day 1 An extended look at ‘26 3B/RHP Coleman Borthwick (FL)… 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 8 K, 0 BB #PGShowdown @SWseahawks @Florida_PG @PG_Draft https://t.co/IHJFWFbn4T pic.twitter.com/I2izGcEdyA — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) February 28, 2026 Coleman Borthwick (2026, Freeport, Fla.) was excellent over the weekend, securing MVP honors and delivering one of the best starts of the event on the mound. At 6-foot-6, 255-pounds, Borthwick is an ultra-physical prospect and one of the top two-way prospects in the draft. The Auburn signee drew the biggest crowd of MLB scouts in attendance as there were around 50 or 60 so lined up behind home plate on Friday morning. Borthwick was nothing short of dominant, striking out eight hitters and...
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.