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Tournaments  | Story | 11/19/2025

Regional Superlatives: Texas

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Most Likely to Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026

Blake Bader (2027, San Antonio, TX) put together a loud Summer on the circuit out here in Texas where he hit to a 395 average across 16 games played. He also hit 4 home runs and was a threat on the base-paths. Bader is an athletic outfielder who can really hit and power has shown up consistently in his game. He can really lift and launch the ball. It would not be surprising to see Bader make another big jump this coming year.

George Scarborough (2027, Lucas, TX) was last seen in the Spring where he worked into the 90-93 range with his fastball topping out at 94. The slider showed good bite to it with feel in the 77-80 range. It’s an athletic 6-foot-4 starter frame with plenty of projection remaining as he continues to add strength and fill out. He moves well down the slope, and the arm works well. It would not be surprising to see the recent Georgia commit shoot up the rankings as we get ready for the new year.



-Geoff Billock


Everett Huffman, LHP, Magnolia West

Huffman has all the ingredients to pop following a standout summer in Texas and earning a Tarleton State commitment. The 6-foot-3 lefty has an upper-80s fastball that has serious ride and metrics combined with feel for a promising 4-pitch mix that have different arrays of shapes. Huffman clocked 90 mph this summer, and has plenty more in the tank as he begins to really learn how to gain leverage and move better off the mound. 

-Isaiah Burrows


Most Likely to Hit .500 at PG Events in 2026

Hector Cadena (2027, Laredo, TX) has arguably one of the better hit tools in the state of Texas and everything comes off his barrel hot. A strong bat to ball ability paired with the ability to truly impact the baseball with authority, makes him a strong candidate to hit .500 in PG events in 2026.

Jonell Rodriguez (2027, Spring, TX) has a strong track record of hitting for high average and is in fact no stranger to hitting 500 across PG events as he did so in 2024. This year he hit 420 when it was all said and done. The bat to ball is as good as it gets as he rarely chases or misses. He has the speed to beat out infield hits which should only help his cause. The speed and hit tool consistently show up in game which makes him a strong candidate to hit .500 once again.

-GB


Clyde Williams III, OF, Magnolia

Williams III simply lived on the barrel this summer, hitting an eye opening .458 and tapping into all-fields juice along with it. He was one of the top performers and has the chance to match it next summer on the national circuit all year long. The Texas A&M commit is a bundle of quick-twitch tools, a good athlete who takes aggressive hacks and makes a ton of contact. 

-IB


Most Likely to Make a Velo Jump into the Mid-90s in 2026

Luke Esquivel (2027, Grapevine, TX) a recent re-class still has him in the top echelon of players moving forward and he has made steady velo climbs on a year-to-year basis. Most recently, Esquivel was up to 91 in Jupiter which was the hardest we’ve seen him throw. He has consistently gone up in velo throughout the years so it would not be surprising to see him in the mid-90s by Spring. It’s a physical 6-foot-3 frame that moves so well down the slope with repeated and clean motions. The arm works well and it’s just very easy velo out of the hand, effortless as they say.

-GB


Ryder Renfro, RHP, Kingwood 

Renfro is a lively 89-91 topping 92 mph with a ton more in the tank with how that arm works. He has real hip/shoulder separation and loose whip in the back with good amounts of layback. The Texas commit is a good athlete with a solid frame and live arm, he’s  trending upwards and has a chance to throw very hard down the line. 
 
-IB

Most Likely To Back Up a Breakout in 2026:


Sebastian Castillo, SS, Byron Nelson

Castillo took off this summer and is firmly planted into the Top 75 with room for more. He’s a dazzling do-it-all talent with one of the better hit tools in the class. He’s a good-average runner with sneaky athleticism and the power showed up at premier events on the circuit. The LSU commit gets it done up the middle and his bat-to-ball skill can help supplant him as a top-of-class talent next year.


Most Likely to Lead the Region in Home Runs in 2026

Easton Autrey (2026, Corsicana, TX) is set to kick off the high school season for Corsicana as a core piece of their lineup. He has some of the best raw power in the class and not many people can hit the ball as far as him as he has hit absolute moon shots in big league stadiums. The raw power is undeniable, and it would not be surprising to see Autrey lead the state of Texas in home runs. He is set for a monster year come Spring.

-GB


Connor Comeau, OF/1B, Anderson

Going off some projection heading into the spring here, but Comeau has a chance to tap into serious juice with metal this upcoming spring. The ball simply jumps, his path has great extension and leverage out front. Combined with his plate discipline and feel to hit, with added strength and lift Comeau can turn what he did in Jupiter into a common occurrence this spring at Anderson. The Texas A&M commit will have plenty of pro eyes on him, and his power ceiling is top of the state. 

-IB

Tournaments | Story | 10/27/2026

Beyond the Board: SS Malachi Butler

Tyler Henninger
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As the 2027 draft cycle moves through the fall and into the offseason, we kick off a new series called Beyond The Board. With each installment, we will provide an in-depth scouting report for some of the top players in the class, breaking down their tools, strengths, question marks, and overall projection. This week we take a look at Georgia prep shortstop Malachi Butler. The Georgia Tech put together an outstanding showing on the circuit this summer and has been a significant riser early in the 2027 cycle.  Player: Malachi Butler Position: SS B/T: L/R Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 190-pounds School: McEachern HS Hometown: Powder Springs, Ga.  Physical Description: 6-2/190. Strong, athletic build. Well-proportioned body. Has strength with room to continue to add more.    High speed BP swing from '27 SS Malachi Butler (GA)... #PGNational @PG_Georgia https://t.co/M9OWUX9rPw...
Tournaments | Story | 10/27/2026

South Fall World Series Scout Notes

Jay Vossler
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Kason Mead (2029, Spring, Texas) had a great weekend for Premier Baseball Donato 2029. Went 5-9 with a pair of doubles and a home run, driving in five without striking out. Physical frame with a lot more strength on the way. Impressive bat speed that attacks the top of the zone well. Works to all fields consistently and the profile indicates that he’ll be able to build off that with more impact. Lot to like, should be a riser as he goes into his sophomore season. Sterling McCormack (2029, Magnolia, Texas) performed well for Premier Baseball Donato 2029. Reached four times, including a double. Gains ground well on the stride, using his physicality to his advantage as he stays on an uphill plane, geared for slug. Plenty of strength at the point of impact. Landon Hardy (2029, Spring, Texas) had a strong showing for Scorpions Team Easton 2029. Went 4-11 with a double and homer, driving...
Tournaments | Story | 10/27/2026

WWBA Freshman Prospect Recap

Jheremy Brown
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Stars Being Stars These are some of the more well-known names on the national landscape, playing across several big events in which they performed at the highest of levels. Their showings in West Palm were simply a continuation of what we've almost come to expect at this point from them!  Kolt Hampton (2030, Chandler, AZ) is a left-handed hitting infielder with present barrel speed and twitch in the turn. Turned around an upper 80s heater that plated two runs in the first inning of the quarterfinals and never looked back. Also got it done on the rubber punching out three and topping out at 86. The number one player in Arizona produced all week and took care of business defensively.  Landen Davis (2030, Beaufort, SC) showed up at the dish this event hitting .500 with four doubles and five RBIs. Stays tight in the turn with present strength and the approach plays to all fields....
Tournaments | Story | 10/24/2026

SBA Takes 14u Title Behind Offense

Jheremy Brown
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To say there were standouts all over the field for the 14u WWBA World Championship would be an understatement as the matchup of Team Elite 14u Scout and SBA Bolts National 14u saw two of the more loaded rosters going head-to-head with a title on the line. And after weather threw a giant wrench into pool play, both Sunday and Monday were nothing but sunshine and high intensity baseball leading into the final game of the event.  While the game ultimately ended via run rule after five in favor of SBA upon a 9 run inning, it was a tight contest up until that point with Team Elite carrying a 3-2 lead thru four innings.  Team Elite drew first blood as a Ross Logan walk quickly turned into the first run of the game following a well struck single by Cooper Ooten into left field who eventually came around to score following a double steal, scoring before the third out of the inning was...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/22/2026

PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase High School Division

Erica Beach
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PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase HS Division Oct 17-18, 2026 Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a perfect weekend for softball, with 16 teams converging on the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex to compete in the High School Division. Teams from Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa were there to battle it out, and there was only one undefeated team in the tournament: the Southeast Iowa All-Stars 16U Gold Flowerbach, who went a stellar 5-0 on the weekend. We were treated to some stellar performances all weekend and below we highlight some of the standout athletes who caught our eyes.  Lucy Turner (2027, Marion, IA) of the Cedar Rapids Reds was a truly dynamic two-way player this past weekend. Offensively, she batted .444 with 5 RBIs and an impressive 6 stolen bases, which led the tournament. She also scored 6 runs for her team and...
Tournaments | Championship | 10/22/2026

Wildcatters Reign Supreme at 13u WWBA

Jheremy Brown
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After both the Best of the West and the Beast of the East wrapped up, a big conglomerate of high end talent and stacked teams descended upon West Palm for both the 13u and the 14u WWBA World Championships. While the weather threw a wrench into the plans early on and some adjustment was needed to ensure the event moved forward, it was nothing but sunshine and competitive baseball throughout Sunday and into the early morning Monday.  Kicking off with the 13u WWBA World Championship, the first thing to point out is the fact this was a wood bat tournament played on 60-90 fields and while the combo was a first for most, you wouldn't know it with their level of play throughout the weekend. In an unsurprising twist and a continuation of their 12u dominance, the 13u championship saw the #2 seeded Goldin Prospects lock horns with the top seeded Houston Wildcatters, aka the champion of the...
Tournaments | Story | 10/22/2026

17u Coastal Fall Invitational

Perfect Game Staff
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Dalton Fisher (2028, China Grove, NC) stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with a lean, projectable frame and room to add strength as he develops. Bats and throws right-handed and plays the outfield. Shows a good approach at the plate with quick hands, solid bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Fisher went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, putting together a great day at the plate. Bradley Edwards (2028, Summerville,SC) Stands at 6-feet-5 225 strong build and the potential to generate considerable power. Bats and throws right handed is a right handed pitcher. Shows good arm strength and the ability to attack hitters while generating swings and misses. Demonstrates a competitive approach on the mound with the ability to challenge hitters in the zone. Recorded 4.2 innings pitched with 10 strikeouts, a 56% strike rate, and a fastball that topped out at 85 mph. Jackson Pierce (2028,...
Tournaments | Story | 10/26/2026

13u & 14u WWBA Prospect Recap

Jheremy Brown
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Carlo Rivero struck out the side in the final inning to secure a big quarterfinal win. Sat 87-89 & ball explodes out of the hand, CB & CH both dynamic go-to pitches as well. #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG https://t.co/l8a4f1psyK — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) October 19, 2026 2031 SS/RHP Carlo Rivero (Apopka, Fla.) debuted in the rankings as the top player in the country, and he had widened the gap by a good bit after the fall he had, capped off by an unreal showing in West Palm Beach. He hit almost .700 on the event with 7 of his 10 hits going for extra bases, while driving in 13, scoring 13 times himself, walking 8 times and no striking out in a single trip to the plate across 7 games. The blend of bat speed and pure strength, paired with his approach are that of someone who is much more mature, yet he’s doing it all at just 14 ½. He also jumped on the...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/21/2026

PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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2026 PG softball Chesterfield fall showcase 14U Division October 17th to 18th Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a highly competitive weekend of softball as six teams battled it out on the field. In the end, the Midland Magic Wooster finished with a flawless 5-0 record, showcasing a dominant tournament performance by allowing only three runs while exploding for 65 runs of their own. Below we highlight some of the weekend’s shining stars. \ Abigail Doolittle (2030 - Edwardsville, Illinois) of Top Gun 2030-IL established herself as one of the tournament's most formidable hitters over five games, posting an astounding .727 batting average. Showcasing elite power and versatility, she racked up three singles, two doubles, two triples, and a home run. Doolittle drove in four runs, scored four times, drew a walk, and added a stolen base....
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Windy City Finale Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘27 RHP Jaxson Weiss (IL) pitched well in his 5 innings and put up some eye popping strikeout numbers. He punched out 10 and allowed only 2ER. FB T86 early and flashed a BB 72-75. #WCFinale https://t.co/M8GtCUgxyS — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 17, 2026 Jaxson Weiss (2027, New Lennox, Ill.) a right-handed pitcher put up big strikeout numbers in his start on Saturday. He worked five innings while punching out ten opposing hitters. The fastball topped out at 86 mph and sat in the 82-85 mph range most of the game. His breaking ball was his primary off-speed, living 72-75 mph. Weiss keeps his body under control throughout his delivery, helping him with his good command on the mound. He uses his lower half well with a nice leg drive and gets his hips through, guiding his backside. He pitched with confidence and stayed ahead of hitters most of the game. Hayden...
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