THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,802 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,802 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Tournaments  | Story | 11/19/2025

Regional Superlatives: Texas

Isaiah Burrows
Geoff Billock
Photo: Connor Comeau (Perfect Game)
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
Give us your feedback
Tournaments | Story | 1/20/2026

Back-to-Back MLK East for Phillies
Hannah Jo Groves
Article Image
TBT Phillies Scout run rules for second straight MLK East Championship The 14U TBT Phillies Scout Team overtook A3 Academy Futures 14-6 in the final game to win their second straight 2026 MLK East Championship. Though the skies were blue and the sun was out in Fort Myers, Florida, the air was very chilly. The wind whipped through the palm trees as players, parents and friends piled into the 5-Plex Player Development Complex bundled up in blankets, hoodies and beanies.  The A3 Academy Futures were first up to bat - and the TBT Phillies struggled through the first frame. The first run came across on a balk; the second came soon after off a double from Gabriel Messing. “I was surprised that they scored right away off the jump,” Kingston George said, an outfielder for TBT Phillies Scout and this year’s MVP of the 14U East MLK championship. “We were kind of quiet...
Read More
General | Blog | 1/21/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 61

Ron Wolforth
Article Image
Demystifying the Curveball, Pitch Counts, and Weighted Balls- Part 1 You know what I love about the holidays? Good food, time with family, and the unspoken rule that nobody brings up religion or politics at the dinner table.   Why? Because they're powder kegs. Topics that bring out deep-seated beliefs and strong emotions.  Well, I accidentally lit one of those powder kegs recently, except it wasn't at the dinner table. It was on social media.   Our team posted a short clip of me at Boot Camp making what I thought was a pretty straightforward point: simply avoiding the curveball is far from a guarantee of arm health.   I wasn't trying to be provocative. I was just stating what I believed to be obvious after 30 years of doing this work.  But boy, did a few people have problems with it.   It became one of the most discussed posts in Ranch history....
Read More
College | Story | 1/21/2026

Conference Preview: Big 12

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Records Teams are listed in alphabetical order*  Team W L W L Arizona 44 21 18 12 Arizona State 36 24 18 12 Baylor 33 22 13 17 BYU 28 27 10 20 Cincinnati 33 26 16 14 Houston 30 25 12 17 Kansas 43 17 20 10 Kansas State 32 26 17 13 Oklahoma State 30 25 15 12 TCU 39 20 19 11 Texas Tech 20 33 13 17 UCF 29 26 9 21 Utah 21 29 8 22 West Virginia 44 16 19 9 Preseason All-Conference Team Pos. Name School Stats/Notes C Jackson Natili Cincinnati .338/9/53; well-rounded bat with bat to ball skills and strong catch and throw 1B Brady...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 1/20/2026

A New Path to the Next Level

Jim Salisbury
Article Image
A New Path to the Next Level: Inside Perfect Game’s College Instructional Series An important new PG event will help aspiring college players grow, get noticed COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The changing environment of college baseball has led to an innovative new event at Perfect Game, one that will connect high school players looking for an opportunity at the next level with the coaches who may be able to provide one. On top of it all, there will be plenty of expert instruction along with the spirited, tournament-style competition that PG is known for. The College Instructional Series will take place at six regionalized venues starting this summer. “This event will serve an important purpose for players and coaches,” said Adam Revelette, PG’s senior director of events. “Everybody we’ve talked to is very intrigued about the platform.” The event is geared...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 1/20/2026

MLK West Scout Notes: Days 3-4

Steve Fiorindo
Article Image
MLK West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Markus Chandler, RHP, Westside HS Class of 2027 A little on the undersized side as a sub 6 footer, but Chandler can generate some velo and spin.  Spun 3 frames of hitless ball for Spects National with zero walks and 6 strikeouts.  Committed to Kansas State, the righty ran the fastball to 92, living 89-92 pumping the zone with 75 percent strikes.  Looked like two different breaking balls, with the SL 80/81 (spin in 2500’s) and curveball 75/76.  No hard contact, little contact at all off the righty in this dominant outing. To follow up the pitching performance, Chandler swung the bat well on Championship Monday (Trademark Pending) with 5 RBI and three hits on the day, regularly on the barrel.  Trevor Alons, RHP, Centennial HS Class of 2028 Lean framed sophomore with a quick, whippy arm.  Playing up a few classes, you might...
Read More
College | Story | 1/20/2026

Conference Preview: Oregon State

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Record W L T Oregon State 48 16 1 Impact Player: Easton Talt, OF Impact Pitcher: Dax Whitney, RHP Impact Freshman: Mason Pike, RHP/MIF 2026 MLB Draft Prospects 1. Ethan Kleinschmit, LHP 2. Eric Segura, RHP 3. Zach Edwards*, RHP 4. Easton Talt, OF 5. Jacob Kreig, 1B 6. Wyatt Queen, RHP 7. AJ Singer, IF 8. Eli Gries-Smith, OF 9. Noah Scott, RHP 10. Paul Vazquez*, IF 11. Nyan Hayes, OF 12. AJ Hutcheson, RHP 13. Tyler Inge*, 3B 14. Bryson Glassco, IF 15. Jacob Galloway, C 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 1. Dax Whitney, RHP 2. Adam...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 1/18/2026

MLK West Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Steve Fiorindo
Article Image
Cole Migaki (‘29 WA) w/ one of his 5 K’s thru 2-innings. FB 84-86 coupled w/ a firm BB that has 11/5 shape sitting 77-77. Balanced operation w/ a live, loose arm. Athletic frame at 6-ft, 170 that projects #MLKWest @PG_PacificNW pic.twitter.com/iBgAoajNUM — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) January 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029 Vancouver, WA) Was lights out in his start on Friday at MLK West, only needing 42 pitches to get thru three-innings and did not allow a hit or run while punching out 8.  Migaki overwhelmed opposing hitters, running his fastball up to 86 and mixing in a firm breaking ball at 75-77 with 11-5 shape and depth.  The athletic 6-foot, 170-pound right-hander is the top ranked third base prospect in the state of Washington for the class of 2029, collecting a couple of hits in his five at-bats and drove in a run.  Excellent start to...
Read More
Press Release | Press Release | 1/16/2026

Perfect Game Hires Blakeley As Regional Dir.

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 HIRES ERIC BLAKELEY AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR    Sanford, Florida (Friday, January 16, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the hiring of Eric Blakeley as a Regional Director. Blakeley brings more than two decades of experience in elite baseball and softball events, along with an accomplished background as both a collegiate and professional player.    Blakeley joins Perfect Game after building the highly respected Crossroads Baseball Series, where for more than 20 years he developed and operated baseball...
Read More
College | Story | 1/16/2026

Conference Preview: ACC

Kyler Peterson
Article Image
2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Records Teams are listed in alphabetical order*  School  W L W L Boston College 28 29 11 19 California 24 31 9 21 Clemson 45 18 18 12 Duke 41 21 17 13 Florida State 42 16 17 10 Georgia Tech 41 19 19 11 Louisville 42 24 15 15 Miami 35 27 15 14 North Carolina 46 15 18 11 NC State 35 21 17 11 Notre Dame 32 21 14 16 Pitt 28 27 10 20 Stanford 27 25 16 15 Virginia 32 18 16 11 Virginia Tech 31 25 12 18 Wake Forest 39 22 16 14 Preseason All-Conference Team Pos. Name School Stats/Notes C Vahn Lackey Georgia Tech...
Read More
College | Story | 1/19/2026

Conference Preview: SEC

Vincent Cervino
Article Image
2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Records Teams are listed in alphabetical order*  Team W L W L Alabama 41 18 16 14 Arkansas 50 15 20 10 Auburn 41 20 17 13 Florida 39 22 15 15 Georgia 43 17 18  12 Kentucky 31 26 13 17 LSU 53 15 19 11 Ole Miss 43 21 16 14 Mississippi State 36 23 15 15 Missouri 16 39 3 27 Oklahoma 38 22 14 16 South Carolina 28 29 6 24 Tennessee 46 19 16 14 Texas 44 14 22 8 Texas A&M 30 26 11 19 Vanderbilt 43 18 19 11 Preseason All-Conference Team Pos. Name School Stats/Notes C Carson Tinney^ Texas .348-17-53; power hitting RHH...
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.