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Tournaments  | Story | 11/19/2025

Reg. Superlatives: OHV, Midwest, Canada

Blaine Peterson
Troy Sutherland
Tyler Kotila
Anthony Gambardella
Photo: Sebastian Wilson (Perfect Game)
Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026:

Luke McKenna, RHP, Leawood, KS
This one is relatively straight forward, a 6-foot-6 right handed pitcher with athletic movements in the delivery and a fastball that’s already been into the upper 80’s. There’s feel for a breaking ball with vertical depth and ability to throw it for strikes. As a 2028 grad this is one with all of the obvious traits to take a big step forward in the upcoming year and thus a big jump in the rankings to follow.



Keon Young, OF, Enid, OK
One of the premier multi-sport athletes not just in Oklahoma but in the entire midwest region. This is the type of athlete that could play multiple sports at the collegiate level. There’s dynamic tools to work with on a baseball field as a true centerfielder with a blend of speed and arm strength. Quick hands with some of the best bat to ball skills presently in the region as well. High level athletes with a base of fundamentally sound skills tend to do very well. Should make a considerable rankings jump over the next spring/summer season.

-Blaine Peterson

Mattias Jimenez (’27 ON) There’s innate bat speed and strength in this compact corner build that I think will continue to trend positively into the in-game performance in 2026. As Jimenez matures, it's easy to project that a good bit pop could start playing over the fence. he has shown flashes of the capability in the infield at third and the swing has ingredients for big impacts if it all clicks. 


Max Nantais-Vlahovich (’27 ON) Really easy operation here from the frwshly minted Kansas State commit and there’s a track to more velocity in the tank. With the compact repeatable operation, he is able to command a good arsenal and reach back for some extra gas when he needs it. Very easy to see him commanding it the same way with the fastball in the 91-94 range in the coming year, but it could be an interesting name in the 2027 draft process if that comes to fruition. 

-Troy Sutherland 


Will Steinman (2027, Toronto, Ont.) has one of the more intriguing and projectable frames north of the border. Steinman has an extremely athletic 6-foot, 175-pound frame and build. He has one of the more repeatable, fluid, and athletic deliveries in the class, being able to replicate the actions time and time again with precision. He works the upper-80s on the fastball, with a loose and quick arm, showing good riding life to it. He also has a high-spin sweeping slider. He can flip a big breaking ball in the mix as well, with sharp bite and depth in the upper-70s. He adds & subtracts with the breakers, with an innate feel to spin, in the 2,700-2,900 RPM range. The recent Michigan commit could wind up being a big riser in 2026 as he gets some more outings under his belt.

Simon Missal (2027, Oakville, Ont.) has a longer and lean 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame, with plenty to like. Missal controls the levers well and is a good mover working down the mound, with repeatable mechanics and a lot to like in the operation downhill. Missal works the low-80s on the fastball, with good arm-side life and some sink to it. He flips a big curveball in the upper-60s/low-70s, with quality depth to it. Missal throws strikes and gets it done on the mound time and time again. He projects for more velocity with a premium operation, he could find himself moving up the rankings quickly next year.

Jack Tooke (2027, Mandan, N.D.) got it done on the circuit in 2025, performing well for his GRB Northstar squad. He showed a quality left-handed operation at the dish, and clean operation on the mound as well as a right-handed pitcher. Tooke has an athletic and strong 6-foot-2, 189-pound frame and build, with tons to like. He showed good feel to turn through contact and drive the ball well to all fields with a balanced approach at the plate. Tooke was a performer with the bat, hitting .375 at PG Events this year, and I’d expect even more from the two-way standout in 2026, which could lead to an even bigger move up the rankings.

- Tyler Kotila

Eli Bauler (2027 1B/3B, Cottage Grove, Wis.) looks every bit of the part and is coming off a summer in which he hit .368 with 21 RBI in 22 games at PG events. The 6-foot-2 235-pound left-handed batter swings a well-controlled barrel with budding power to all parts of the diamond. He pairs his offensive ability with a refined and versatile skillset at the first base position. The Wisconsin native will be an intriguing name to follow in 2026 as he looks to continue his trend upwards in the rankings.

Jake Lamb (2028 LHP/1B, Beamsville, ON CAN) moved up a bit in the latest rankings refresh and will likely continue that ascent in 2026. At 6-foot-4 205 pounds, Lamb wears a physical frame with the athleticism and offensive ability that makes him an intriguing two-way prospect. He swings a powerful stick at the plate and can throw a baseball 85 mph from the left-side. The Ontario native is on the younger side for his class and offers legitimate upside on either side of the ball.
 
-Anthony Gambardella


Most Likely To Hit .500 at PG Events in 2026:


Markus Chandler, IF/RHP, Omaha, NE
This has become one of my favorite hitters in the midwest this year. A short compact swing with bat speed and he always seems to be in a great fundamental hitting position at the plate. The physical transformation from just January earlier this year is very noticeable. Much more physical at the plate and the athletic fundamental swing still remains fully intact. Instead of hitting line drive singles to all fields like he did in January, he started hitting extra-base hits to all fields this fall. Hit .429 across 42 at-bats in 2025 so the potential of hitting .500 is certainly within reach.


Cole Ryherd, IF, Overland Park, KS
There are some skilled all around pure hitters in the midwest right now and this is one of them. Consistent at-bat quality, swing decisions and an advanced feel for the strike zone. The type of hitter that won’t get himself out very often and has true bat-to-ball skills. A standout performer at this years underclass World Championships. Had 9 hits and also walked 13 times across 9 games there. Hitting .500 in 2026 events is a real possibility.

-BP

Sebastian Wilson (2027, Chicago, Ill.) possesses some of the best traits in the region in the batter’s box. He’s been one of the premier names in the 2027 class since his early days on the travel ball circuit and has only continued to improve over the years. Wilson hit .416 on the PG circuit in 2025, so he was not too far off from that .500 mark, and with his ability to put the barrel on the ball and produce hard contact, it’s easy to believe that he could pull it off in 2026. He’s a lefty bat with a quick path and tons of bat speed, being able to drive the baseball exceptionally well to the pull-side part of the field. 

Maddux Mueller (2026, Amana, Iowa) is a projectable 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame with good traits in the batter’s box. It’s a functional left-handed stroke that he shows off with a ton of barrel accuracy and good feel to impact the baseball and drive it working the entire field, with a feel to work backside as well. He hit .369 in PG events this year, and with Spring League in Iowa on deck for 2027, there’s plenty of reason to believe he could come out and find the barrel often for a loud performance ahead of his final prep season.

Abram Decena (2028, Centerville, Iowa) is a 5-foot-10, 195-pound frame and build, with a smooth left-handed stroke that allows him to impact the baseball and show great bat-to-ball skills. Decena swings it well, with a short path and feel to impact out in front with athletic traits throughout the build. He has gotten it done on the circuit before, and I’m banking on big things from Decena in 2026. He’s got the track record of performing on the Midwest circuit, and in 2026, he could really put on a show.

- TK

Hunter Bartha (2028 SS/RHP, Beamsville, ON CAN) swung a hot barrel despite limited exposure at PG events in 2025. The 6-foot-1 righty hitter has one of the most consistent barrels in Canada with a budding power tool that is quickly developing into a viable asset. He hardly ever goes down on strikes and has proven to be experienced at lengthening at-bats. Bartha will be a fun bat to follow during next year’s circuit with a high chance of hitting above .500.

John Crandall (2028 MIF/RHP, Lexington, Ky.) is coming off a very impressive summer at the plate in which he batted .417 with seven doubles, five homers and 29 RBI in 27 games. The 5-foot-11 right-handed hitter has a good blend of strength and athleticism in the frame, which makes him such an effective and versatile hitter. He swings a fast yet consistent barrel that can work all parts of the field. His bat-to-ball ability makes him an easy choice when it comes to picking a hitter to eclipse the .500 mark.

-AG


Most Likely To Make a Velo Jump Into the Mid-90s in 2026:

Bubba Day, RHP, Omaha, NE
This feels like a standard progression assumption for this type of pitcher. One of the top arms in the entire region that has already been up to 93 in PG events. He’s an athlete on the mound with a fast arm and was dominant with pitchability on the mound at PG events this summer as well. He’s more than just a pure velocity thrower but the mid 90’s velo is likely to show up within the next year regardless.


Jake Busse, RHP, Lenexa, KS
A recent University of Oklahoma commit and a 6-foot-7 right hander gets down the mound with some arm speed. He was into the low 90’s last spring high season and has been into the mid 90’s at some indoor workouts. A wiry frame with mobility typically equals high velocity and that’s probably the best way to describe him on the mound right now. This is as good of a bet as any to reach the mid 90’s in game at some point next spring/summer.

-BP

Jack Potts (’26 ON) I know its late for a velocity jump for a 2026 but its just easy to see it coming with Potts. Long lean frame with a loose arm and it comes out well. I think mid 90’s is on the table at some point whether its this year or at the college ranks, I anticipate him going from a nice arm with projection to a power arm with the advanced pitching acumen to back it up. 


Reece Brown (’28 ON) Sitting around the 80-83 mark presently, Brown has lots more in the tank and this is a long term projection play and while it might not be mid-90s next year, we still wanted to highlight what could be in store. Its only a matter of time before it's unlocked and playing down the slope. It's a long lean frame with in line movements. With Brown being a 2028, this could be the slow play but I would bet on him being 84-87 this go around next year with a chance to be into the 90s by his junior spring. 

-TS


Jack Perry (2026, Mississauga, Ont.) has a chance to come out and make some serious noise if he puts everything together in 2026. He came out in 2025 and made a statement in the CPBL, with an exceptional performance before earning his spot on the Canadian Premier team. The left-hander works the upper-80s presently on the fastball, with a big high-spin breaker to pair. It’s a loose arm action that could project for more velocity as he continues to develop and polish his craft on the mound. He could come out in 2026 and show a mid-90s version of himself in the CPBL, making some serious draft noise. Perry is a recent Michigan commit as well.

Austin Winge (2027, Homer Glen, Ill.) has a more compact frame and build, with a lightning-quick arm action and quick move down the slope. Winge is a southpaw who fills the zone with strikes and gets it done consistently on the circuit. He’s been in the upper-80s mostly this year on the circuit, getting into the low-90s, with his peak at 91 mph in PG events this year. He has the arm speed and mechanics to keep climbing, and there’s every reason to believe that he could tick up into the mid-90s on his fastball.

Jacob Pierro (2028, Dubuque, Iowa) has been one of the more exciting arms to watch on the Midwest circuit. His older brother, Will Pierro, was a late-bloomer on the circuit, who worked up into the mid-90s on his heater, with a quality slider to pair and a lot of projection in his operation. Jacob is in a similar boat, but has tapped into that velocity and stuff a bit earlier in his progression/development. Pierro has worked up to 91 mph on the fastball already, with lightning-quick arm speed. There’s some room to polish things up here and continue to make some strides with the off speed, but his fastball could certainly make a jump into the mid-90s next season on the circuit.

- TK

Ryan Dobratz (2027 RHP/1B, Lake Saint Louis, Mo.) creeped into the low-90s this summer and is a viable candidate to make another velocity jump in 2026. The 6-foot-5 215-pound right-hander undoubtedly looks the part on the mound with still some room and time to add additional strength. The ball comes out easy with plenty of evident life to his heater. Between his lively fastball and reliable secondary offerings, the Ole Miss commit generates swings and misses at a very high rate. Expect the 2027 prospect to continue this climb up the velocity ladder this summer.
 
-AG
 

Most Likely To Back Up a Breakout in 2025:

Axton Brewer, RHP, Topeka, KS
A hard thrower that was into the mid 90’s in Jupiter this fall and threw 3 scoreless innings there, this became a breakout player that solidified himself among the top arms in the Kansas 2027 class. As the off speed stuff gets refined and makes strides forward this has a chance to be not only one of the top arms in the Midwest but one of the top arms in the entire 2027 class.

Kam Smith, RHP, Girard, KS
Another 2027 arm from Kansas that stood out at some big events in 2025. One of the cleanest operations on the mound you will find at this age with all controllable athletic movements. There’s already an advanced feel to sequence pitches. As more velocity likely shows up and the breaking ball is thrown with increasingly better command there is another level this type of arm can reach.


Kam Gillespie, IF, Kansas City, MO
This was a big time rankings riser this fall after 3 standout performances at national level events including hitting .400 in Jupiter. This is a good athlete that stood out at youth events and had a standout freshman season in the Kansas City area last spring . We’ll call it a breakout but this has been a pretty good player for a while now with no reason to assume he won’t continue to trend forward. One of the top 2028 prospects in the country.

-BP

Sean Duncan (’26 BC) The Southpaw has long been the name that stood out from the rest as the guy in the 2026 for Canada and we saw all of it and more in Jupiter. Its a young, lean frame with electric stuff. Fastball is quality and scrapes into the mid 90’s with clean operation and feel for the secondaries. Will fit all the models for the analytically geared organizations while also having the projection + stuff to suit the more traditional scouting organizations. Duncan was already a very good prospect, but that sharp outing at WWBA Worlds could be the launching pad into the Top 3 rounds. 


Tyson Grulkowski (’26 WI) A few of us PG scouts have long been on Grulkowski as a prime breakout candidate and through the summer of 2026 we saw the breakout really take its shape. Loose arm with lively fastball that now gets into the mid 90’s matches with exceptional feel to spin and execute at a high level. Sharp in the WWBA Worlds look cemented those feelings for those in attendance. Sleeper draft name if he can continue to spin it well through the spring  

-TS 


Charlie Sarsfield (2027, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) has had one of the best years on the circuit out of anyone in the 2027 class. He took a 300-spot or so rise in the rankings and is now sitting inside the Top 100. He put together two of the best weeks of performance in Fort Myers for the WWBA Underclass and Jupiter for the WWBA World Championship. Sarsfield finished off the 2025 season on the circuit, with a .517/.714/.793 slash. He’s got top-of-the-line bat-to-ball skills, with a premium operation at the dish, plus run-times, and can really go and get it in the outfield. I’d expect him to come out and back up his breakout performance in 2026.

Dominic Santarelli (2026, Pleasant Prairie, Wisc.) had one of the better years on the circuit amongst the 2026 group. He made a lot of noise with his left-handed stroke and premium upside at the dish. Santarelli can get it done from the left side with tons of strength off the barrel and the ability to lift the ball — showing power. He hit .342 on the PG circuit in 2025, with 3 doubles, 4 homers, and 8 RBI to his credit. While we may get limited looks at him in 2026 with his prep season ahead of him, Santarelli could very much so find himself moving up our PG Draft Board, backing up his 2025 performance with a loud spring on the prep circuit.

Jace Mataczynski (2026, Hudson, Wisc.) is another ‘26 bat from Wisconsin who may find a way to back up his 2025 breakout with a loud performance on the prep side of things. Mataczynski is a lean, slender, and athletic 6-foot-3, 189-pound frame and build. He swings it well from the right side with high-level bat-to-ball skills and tons of feel to create loud impacts and hit the ball hard all over the field. He does damage at the plate often and was able to make some serious noise in 2025. He hit .523/.632/.909 with 5 doubles, 3 triples, 2 homers, and 19 RBI to his credit. He could find himself moving up the PG Draft Board in 2026 with a loud spring on the prep circuit.

Caleb Dupuis (2027, Georgetown, Ont.) is one of the big winners from north of the border who made noise in 2025. Dupuis is a lean and athletic right-handed pitcher with a smooth and efficient move working down the slope. He works the mid- to upper-80s on the fastball, with some carry and life to it. He also flips a quality slider with lateral depth, and a bigger curveball with some bite to it, he also shows a changeup in the mix as well. Dupuis has put together some good outings on the circuit here in the States and for the Fieldhouse Pirates in the CPBL. He could very much so find himself making noise again in 2026, backing up his big performance from this year.

-TK

Lucien Kovalcik (2028 RHP, Burlington, ON CAN) made just three appearances at PG events in 2025 but all three were special outings. The 6-foot-3 190-pound right-hander moves well down the mound with very advanced control of his pitch arsenal. His fastball has been up to 89 mph and it appears that the Onatrio native has plenty more in the tank with continued physical maturity. Kovalcik will very likely put together another impressive year on the bump during the 2026 circuit.

Dayne Franks (2028 LHP/OF, Orion, Ill.) had an incredible summer on the mound at PG events, posting a 1.45 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 43.1 innings of work. He creates plenty of deception for opposing hitters, keeping them guessing with his versatile mix. His heater has been up to 87 mph and may very well touch 90 this summer. The 6-foot-2 southpaw has showcased an advanced skillset on the offensive side of the ball as well, setting him up for another loud year in 2026.
 
-AG
 

Most Likely To Lead the Region in Home Runs in 2026:


Keelan Zumwalt, OF/LHP, Lees Summit, MO
This is another one that is relatively straight forward. One of the top hitters in the entire 2028 class and an already proven ability to drive the baseball in the air. A 6-foot-5 left handed hitter with leverage and bat speed in the swing. This isn’t just a power hitting type of hitter, but hitting for power is certainly going to be a big part of his game. The developing hit tool and ability to consistently get to that power as a sophomore in high school probably stands out most. Has all the ability to lead the region in home runs in 2026.

Jackson McDonald, 1B, Lenexa, KS
A power hitting type player with standout strength and physicality in the batters box. Had a multi HR tournament in Texas at the PG South World Series this year. Posted the top exit velo at the Sophomore National Showcase as well. He’s going to hit home runs and is certainly a candidate to lead the region in that category in 2026.

Jamison Saathoff, 1B, Elkhorn, NE
Another physical right handed hitter with natural strength in the swing. Proved he can hit the ball over the fence this summer/fall with 3 total home runs in PG events in 2025. Strength with the ability to lift the baseball is a big part of the game here. One of the top run producing type hitters in the region and was among the regions leaders in HR’s in 2025. No reason to think he can’t repeat that same production in 2026.

-BP

Sebastian Wilson (’27 IL) Generally I’d lean away from an underclass pick for a player to lead the region in pumps, but Wilson has just continued to barrel up the baseball in a powerful way. Everything about the hack plays for in air thump, and I wouldn't bet against him launching some absurd number of homeruns in the spring of 2026. Possesses all the ancillary tools to go with the tremendous pop and will be an interesting follow into his draft year if he can keep the momentum. 


Dominic Santarelli (’26 WI) Hard to be more impressed with the raw strength that this left-handed power bat produces and how well he gets to it in game. Impactful parts from the ground up. The simplicity of the power should help him to translate to whatever level is next after he leaves the yard 15+ times in the spring of 2026. From Area Codes through Jupiter, Santarelli is on a rocket ship, and this spring could be important to lock in his status as one of the premier prep power bats. 
 
-TS

Matt Meeker (2027, Waukee, Iowa) has a massively physical and strong 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame and build. He has shown off immense power and physicality at the plate, leaving the yard on some loud home runs, flashing the pop in-game. Meeker swings it from the left side, with tons of feel to lift and work pull-side with tons of juice. He was one of the bigger power threats on the Iowa prep circuit this year and flashed the juice on the PG circuit as well. He could very much so wind up leading the Midwest in homers next year.


Mikey Batiste (2028, Mississauga, Ont.) was a big winner on the circuit north of the border and put together some seriously loud swings on the circuit this past year. He has an immensely physical 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame, with massive power upside and feel to leave the zone. Batiste hit the farthest ball I’ve seen hit at Royal Field in Dorchester, Ontario, even rivaling the well-known Myles Naylor home run that folks north of the border like to talk about. I think Batiste eclipsed that swing with his homer. That being said, with some of the swings he has taken on the circuit, it’s easy to see why he could end up leading the region in home runs next year.

Jalen Jacob (2028, Maple, Ont.) is another bat north of the border who takes some of the loudest swings I’ve seen on the circuit. Jacob, a 6-foot-3, 248-pound frame and build, has an innate feel to lift the baseball, with easy pull-side juice and strength off of the barrel. Jacob has gotten it done on the circuit in the past and has taken some of the loudest BP swings I’ve seen, just lifting balls out of the yard pull-side with ease, being able to go the other way and shoot balls backside too. Jacob and Batiste both have some serious juice and could battle it out for most homers north of the border next season.

- TK

Bridger Schmidt (2027 1B/3B, Marion, Iowa) left the yard five times in just 16 games this past summer, making him a potential favorite to lead the region in bombs in 2026. At 6-foot-6 225 pounds, the Iowa native swings a fast barrel with tons of evident power to the pull-side of the field. Schmidt still has room to add more strength and power to his offensive skillset, which makes his potential and upside as a lefty-hitting first baseman that much more intriguing.

Brady Cunningham (2027 3B/1B, Mokena, Ill.) hit nearly .400 with six doubles and four long balls in 2025, to go along with 24 RBI in 22 games. The Texas A&M commit has a legitimate power tool with advanced bat speed and feel for the barrel. He frequently impacts the baseball through the middle of the field with effortless strength and leverage. Cunningham has been a consistent performer at PG events and is certainly in the running to lead the midwest in home runs next year.
-AG
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2026 Perfect Game Softball Turf Wars January 9-11 Ashley Mears   The 2026 season kicked off in impressive fashion at the Fun City Dome in Burlington, Iowa, featuring a highly competitive field across both age groups. The 18U division was loaded with talent, including over 20 Division I and II commits and several high-upside prospects, leading to intense bracket play and multiple walk-off finishes. Iowa Nationals claimed the championship over a well-rounded Iowa Prospects Gold team. The 14U division brought together quality programs from Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. The tournament championship was an exciting matchup where Southeast Iowa Swarm edged a tough Black Dragons squad. 18u Lauren Hagedorn (2026, Adel, IA) of Iowa Nationals and future Iowa State Cyclone earned weekend MVP honors after a strong two-way performance. In the circle, she consistently kept hitters off balance...
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College | Rankings | 1/15/2026

Top 100 Collegiate Seniors

Vincent Cervino
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Top 100 Collegiate Freshmen | Top 100 Collegiate Sophomores | Top 100 Collegiate Juniors This senior board is one of the deepest we’ve assembled in years. From experienced weekend arms with power stuff, to proven position players coming off loud 2025 spring seasons, to former prospects returning from injury and looking to reestablish their status, impact players are scattered throughout the group. Headlining the board is Maika Niu, now at Arkansas after a strong season at Marshall and an MVP summer on the Cape. Nui is a high-level athlete in center field and a legitimate offensive force who should slide seamlessly into the heart of the Razorbacks’ lineup. Close behind are two premium arms in Ole Miss’s Hunter Elliott and Kentucky’s Jaxon Jelkin. Elliott is coming off a monster 2025 spring, going 10–3 with a 2.94 ERA and 104 strikeouts, and...
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College | Rankings | 1/14/2026

Top 100 Collegiate Juniors

Vincent Cervino
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Top 100 Collegiate Freshmen | Top 100 Collegiate Sophomores As we look ahead to another season of college baseball and continue our week of class-by-class lists, we look at the Junior class and we’ve got our Top 100 Juniors in the 2026 college season. This list aligns with the PG Draft lists we compiled at the top, with Roch Cholowsky, Drew Burress, and AJ Gracia rounding out the top three. There’s a litany of storylines to follow this year, with players who have tons of draft upside or players looking to be impactful players among their respective programs. These are the players who we feel are in a position to make some serious noise during the 2026 season. Talent is present all across the board, with players who could make some serious statements this year. Looking all the way up and down the board, there are impact bats, players primed for a breakout, Friday...
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