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High School  | General | 11/20/2025

Regional Superlatives: Florida

Vincent Cervino
Kyler Peterson
Photo: Kinon Bastian (Perfect Game)
Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026

RJ Shields (2027, Venice, Fl.)
Shields took some significant strides throughout 2025, especially on the mound. The fastball reached 95 mph in recent months and he projects well with great athleticism and a sharp breaking ball. Shields is also a left-handed bat with good thump in the stick. The Mississippi State commit shot up the rankings following a loud fall and looks poised to continue to climb. -KP


Gavin Ruvalcaba (2027, Hialeah, Fl.)
Ruvalcaba had a very strong 2025 and looks to be continuing on that path. The Duke commit has plenty of athleticism and is very well rounded with good tools across the board. The stroke is smooth and produces results, rarely punching out. Ruvalcaba has all of the ingredients to continue to make a jump up the rankings. -KP



Nathaniel Sabino, 2027, SS, Spring Hill, FL

Sabino had a really strong fall campaign across two tournaments and it culminated with a commitment to Arkansas at the end. He’s an athletic, twitchy shortstop with good hands and actions. The lefthanded swing projects really well and there’s a lot of traits to like across the board here. -VC

Blayden Caballero, 2027, SS, Parkland, FL

Caballero is an athletic infielder committed to Vanderbilt and has real top of the order tools to project on. He makes a lot of contact and can use the whole field at will. A sure-handed glove and has some speed, he’s a player who has a lot of things to like moving forward. -VC


Most Likely To Hit .500 at PG Events in 2026


Kyler Meccage (2027, Bradenton, Fl.)

Meccage possesses an advanced hit tool and some of the best bat-to-ball in the class. The swing is loose and fluid with great coverage of the zone to go along with pure feel for the barrel. The 6-foot-2 outfielder projects well and has proven to be able to handle quality stuff. There is also some pop emerging as well and the overall profile is exciting. -KP

Juan Diaz (2027, Hialeah, Fl.)

Diaz saw his stock rise in 2025 and just performed at every event, batting .486 (34 hits) across 24 games at PG tournaments. The switch-hitter can swing it from both sides of the plate with obvious barrel skills. An athletic shortstop, Diaz can also really burn on the basepaths and do damage with his legs, capable of beating out hits. The swing is tension-free from both sides with the ability to adjust on the fly. -KP

Graham Houston, 2027, SS, Venice, FL

Houston had a really strong summer circuit campaign and it ended with him hitting .371 across PG events on the year. It’s very strong bat-to-ball skills with nearly twice the amount of walks to strikeouts. An LSU commit, Houston had a very strong fall to close out his year. -VC

Braylon Sheffield, 2027, SS, Fort Myers, FL

Sheffield, a Virginia commit, hit over .400 at PG events in 2025 with legitimate impact and also took his walks. The hit tool really shines here as the lefthanded swing is smooth and compact. The bat speed, offensive tools, and performance history all make Sheffield a safe bet to be near the top of region leaderboards next year. -VC


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


Ryder Simon (2027, Orlando, Fl.)
Simon has all of the makings of a future mid-90s arm and that velocity could come sooner than later. Standing at a lean 6-foot-6 with long levers and a fast arm, there is plenty of room for projection and the ball jumps out of the hand from a crossfire delivery. The Miami commit already creates tough angles and a velocity jump would make for a really tough time in the batter’s box. -KP

Isaac Vidal (2027, Miami, Fl.)
Vidal has already been up to 94 this past summer, typically sitting in the 88-92 range with the heater. The velocity has steadily ticked up over the years and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the right-hander settle into the mid-90s range more often. The Miami native is a physical 6-foot-2 and the velocity comes easy from a compact arm and smooth operation. -KP

Hunter Wieckowski, 2027, RHP, Orlando, FL

Wieckowski is a top 100 prospect in the 2027 class and it’s easy to see why given the size, projection, and feel. He currently tops out at 92 mph but it’s easy to see a velo jump coming given the projection and arm speed. The breaking ball is also very good for the Florida State commit who will look to take his game to the next level next summer. -VC

Jack Franklin, 2027, RHP, Jacksonville, FL

Franklin is a super projectable right-hander who impressed down at the WWBA Underclass just before committing to Miami. He currently tops out at 90 mph but given the size, projection, and ease of operation it will be very easy to project more on the heater given some strength gains. -VC
 

Most Likely to Back Up a Breakout in 2025

Logan Bristol (2027, Boca Raton, Fl.)
Bristol emerged as one of the top right-handers in the class this summer and soared up the rankings. The Clemson commit checks a lot of boxes on the mound and has a fastball that peaks at 96 with the makings of a true power breaking ball. Bristol took home MVPitcher at UBCEast and dominated throughout the summer while not only missing tons of bats, but also filling up the zone with strikes. -KP


Kasen Poplin (2027, Sarasota, Fl.)
Poplin entered the top 500 following a dazzling 2025 campaign. The uncommitted righty punched out a ridiculous 27 batters over 12 â…” innings and is a high level competitor. The Venice product pitches with a ton of confidence and energy, sitting mostly upper-80s with big time riding life on the fastball. The feel to spin and vary the shape of the breaker also stands out and both pitches are real weapons. -KP

Kinon Bastian, 2027, OF, Winter Garden, FL

Bastian had a monster 2027 campaign, hitting five home runs across PG events and heading into the offseason as the No. 4 player overall in the 2027 class. It’s huge bat speed and power potential for Bastian, a Florida commit, whose performance in 2025 doesn’t look like a fluke given the tools. -VC

Dariel Carrion, 2027, C, San Juan, P.R.

Carrion, a Florida State commit, had a really good 2025 and is one of the best defensive catchers in the country. The offensive production took a step forward in 2025 and included a standout performance at WWBA Underclass where he hit three home runs. The tools are all there and his offensive track record is building up nicely. -VC

Hector Green, 2027, SS, Naranjito, P.R.

Green made his way from the PR National Showcase Qualifier to the Underclass All-American Games and earned a selection to San Diego for the All Star Game this summer. He’s a smooth, twitchy shortstop who is a real defender and can run and steal bases too. He had a pretty significant rise in 2025 and we’re willing to bet he’ll back that up with a strong performance next summer too. -VC
 

Most Likely to Lead the Region in Home Runs in 2026


Jace Moran (2027, Live Oak, Fl.)

Moran is a proven performer and the pop has shown well in game, smacking five home runs each of the last two years at PG events. The impact always shows up, serving as a constant extra-base hit threat and handling high quality stuff well. The Florida commit had more walks than strikeouts in 2025 and the ball jumps off the bat with power that is capable of playing to all fields. -KP

Bryce Besece (2027, Tampa, Fl.)
Besece is a physical left-handed stick with some real thump. The Jesuit backstop hit two longballs this year to go along with 10 doubles over 26 games. Committed to Baylor, he can lift the ball with authority and the impact to the opposite field stood out over the summer. The ball comes off the bat sounding different and there is real strength that plays. Don't be surprised if several of those doubles turn into homers in 2026. -KP

Kinon Bastian, 2027, OF, Winter Garden, FL

As mentioned earlier, Bastian’s 2025 campaign was truly standout for the offensive tools he possesses and with five home runs in 2025, including one at Petco Park, he’s a safe bet to lead the region in home runs next summer. It’s electric bat speed and power as the home run he hit during WWBA Underclass was one of the furthest we’ve seen this year. -VC

Chase Fuller, 2027, SS, Tallahassee, FL

The No. 1 player in the 2027 class, Fuller had an eye-popping seven home runs during PG events in 2025 and is as sure a bet as any to lead the region in home runs again in 2026. There might not be a higher ceiling power hitter in the country and Fuller, a Florida State commit, got it done in Jupiter too hitting a long bomb. -VC
 
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High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans
Tyler Russo
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High School Top 50: Final Update With the High School season all wrapped up, today we take a look at our First, Second and Third Team All-Americans from around the country. Below you'll find three teams with stats that seem otherworldly from players who'll likely hear their names called in the coming week's MLB Draft. Within the "Notable Stats" section you'll see the individual award winners as well. First Team All-American Pos.  Name Class School State Commitment Notable Stats C Cole Prosek 2026 Magnolia Heights MS Ole Miss .595 BA, 18 HR, 79 RBI 1B Will Adams 2026 Hoover AL LSU .489, 13 HR, 52 RBI IF James Tronstein 2026 Harvard-Westlake CA Vanderbilt .531, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 21 XBH IF Grady Emerson 2026 Fort Worth Christian TX Texas .508, 8 HR, 56 RBI, 34/35 SB, National POY IF Jacob Lombard 2026 Gulliver Schools FL Miami .477, 10 HR, 52 R, 42 H, 14 SB OF Martin Shelar 2026 Marist GA...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/24/2026

PG East World Series Preview

Will Dembo
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As the summer travel baseball season comes to an end, over 80 teams will meet in East Cobb, Georgia as they look to end the year with a victory and a trophy at the PG East World Series. The premier event will host 5 age groups of 14u-18u with pool play commencing the tournament on Friday, July 24th, with champions crowned on Monday, July 27th at East Cobb Baseball Complex. The 15u field will feature 26 teams from all over the southeast, including the No. 27 team in the nation from the 14u rankings, Home Plate Chili Dogs 14u Glozier. The Chili Dogs, who also played up in the 15u WWBA last week for increased exposure, have been a very solid team this summer, but are still in search of their first championship win of the season. Another highly touted team looking to challenge them is USA Scout Team Nike, who is another 14u squad who will play against more mature competition for their 15u...
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College | Story | 7/24/2026

Cape Cod League Notebook: July 24

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Luke Costello | INF | South Carolina | Bourne Braves  Costello brings one of the cleaner offensive operations in the Cape, featuring a simple, direct swing that allows him to consistently get the barrel out front and do damage. He minimizes unnecessary movement, stays on time, and shows the strength to impact the baseball with authority. After a very productive spring hitting .302 with 17 home runs during his sophomore season at Wake Forest, Costello heads to South Carolina as an established middle-of-the-order bat. His combination of present power, offensive consistency, and polished approach should translate well against SEC pitching.     A look at Terry Hayes Jr (@OleMissBSB) lived 92-94 on the FB showed a CT at 88-90, SL at 82-84 and a really good CB at 78-81. @ChathamAnglers So./‘26 elig pic.twitter.com/vbsYWF2IcY — PG College Baseball (@PGCollegeBall)...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

A Look Ahead: 16U PG West WS

Emily Hicks
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Another exciting week of Perfect Game baseball is on the horizon as the 16U PG West World Series brings together some of the top travel baseball programs for a highly competitive tournament. Taking place July 23 - 26 at Riverview Complex in Mesa, AZ, the event will feature talented teams looking to make a statement as they compete for one of the summer's most prestigious titles. The tournament will welcome clubs from across the West, creating a talented field filled with nationally recognized organizations, rising contenders, and some of the top 16U prospects in the country. Throughout pool play and the championship bracket, every game will provide an opportunity for teams to showcase their talent while pursuing a World Series championship. With high-level competition expected throughout the week, fans can look forward to quality pitching, explosive offenses, and outstanding defensive...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

Battle For The Midwest Scout Notes

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Gavin Johnson (2029, De Pere, Wisc.) handled the bat pretty well this weekend for his CBT Wolfpack 15u team that made a run into bracket play. Johnson is a left-handed hitting first baseman with a physical 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame, showing good physicality throughout the build. It’s a clean stroke from the left side, with feel to deliver the barrel on time and drive the ball working pull-side. He has a feel to rotate well, loading deep with the hands & turning well through contact to impact the baseball out in front. Johnson tallied four hits on the weekend, including 2 doubles and a triple. He plated 3 runs as well.   Devon Hester (2029, Chicago, Ill.) had a heck of a weekend for Chicago White Sox Ace 2029 Hunt. He showed out on both sides of the ball this past weekend, really getting it done at the plate. He finished the weekend 7-for-15, with a double and 4 RBI to...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

UBC Midwest X Atlantic Notes: Part 2

Jordan Gates
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UBC Midwest X Atlantic Notes: Part 1 ‘27 RHP Alexander Kakach (MN) displayed present arm strength and some feel to spin. The #Creighton commit was up to 93 mph with the FB (89-93), while the SL showed two plane break at 79-84 mph. Mixed in CT at 84-86 with tight action in the zone. #UBCMW @MNIcemen @PG_WiscMinn pic.twitter.com/TlrOnNDIcd — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) July 18, 2026 Alexander Kakach (2027, Plymouth, Minn.) of MN Icemen 17U Gominsky displayed intriguing upside on the mound, striking out five over 4.0 innings while running the fastball up to 93 mph with ride. The 6-foot, 180-pound right-hander and Creighton commit paired the fastball with a low-80s slider that flashed two-plane break and a cutter that played well off the mix. Kakach worked with a loose, quick arm from a high three-quarter slot, creating quality movement across his mix while displaying...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 6

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Brycen Orcutt (‘29, WV) was dominant to open his outing, tossing five innings of shutout ball thus far, striking out nine. Got the FB up to 85 w/ feel to land a tight + sharp two-plane BB. #WWBA @PG_VirginiaWV pic.twitter.com/Yjm2IbufqU — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 21, 2026 Brycen Orcutt (’29, South Charleston, WV) has put together a strong event on both sides of the ball, posting a 1.458 OPS at the plate thus far, including a pair of doubles and three driven in. On the mound, Orcutt has logged a pair of starts, totaling 11.1 innings of shutout ball, striking out 15. The West Virginia native operates from a medium right-handed frame with a bit of length and lower half strength. He starts above the belt, working into an over-the-head windup before utilizing a medium direct leg lift, firing down...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/22/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 5

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Noah Rumley (‘29 NC) has been up to 90 so far in this start w/ 8 Ks in 4 innings of work. Really jumps out of the hand at foot strike w/ some ride to it; has also mixed in a SL w/ horizontal action. #WWBA @PG_Coastal pic.twitter.com/OcU57a3Syl — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 21, 2026 Noah Rumley (2029, Summerfield, N.C.) got the ball for GBC Lopez 2029 15u in their final game of pool play and dominated, going up against a tough lineup in the East Cobb Astros. The 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher ended up going five innings, allowing only one hit and one run, while striking out nine. It’s premium stuff at the 15u level as he worked easily in the upper-80s, topping at 90 mph in the first. The breaking ball showed two-plane shape in the upper-70s as well. There’s a ton of things to like already and even...
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/22/2026

Champions Named at Southwest Select

Emily Hicks
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Another week of Perfect Game baseball concluded as champions were crowned in the 15U, 16U, and 18U divisions of the Southwest Select Championship. After several days of pool play and championship bracket action, three teams rose above the competition to capture tournament titles following a week of high-level baseball. Throughout the tournament, teams from across the Southwest and beyond competed in closely contested matchups, producing standout pitching performances, timely offense, and memorable defensive plays. As the bracket narrowed, each division featured championship-caliber baseball before the final trophies were awarded. 15U Championship The 15U division title was claimed by AZ Prodigy, who defeated Nomadic 14U Premier by a score of 2-1 in the championship game. After putting together a strong tournament run, AZ Prodigy continued its momentum in the title game with contributions...
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17u BCS Scout Notes: Days 4-5

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Easton Vandyke (’27 RHP, RISE 2027/2028, VA) opened Day 4 by running his fastball up to 84 mph, showing consistent strike-throwing ability throughout the outing. The 6-foot-1, 160-pound right-hander paired the fastball with a low-70s curveball and a 75 mph changeup that he consistently kept at the bottom of the zone. Vandyke worked with a quick, whippy arm action, getting down the mound efficiently while filling up the strike zone with all three pitches. ’27 P Daniel McDevitt, the No. 91 shortstop in Florida and No. 531 overall in the state, has been dominant through four innings, working in the low-to-mid 80s with a quality two-pitch offspeed mix that shows consistent depth. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound right-hander has yet to allow a hit or a run, attacking the corners with confidence and showing strong command throughout the outing. McDevitt continues to fill up the strike...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

Battle for the Windy City Scout Notes

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Tyler Osmanski (2027, Frankfort, Ill.) a 5-foot-11 160-pound right-handed pitcher worked a 7 inning complete game shutout to start off Chicago Elite’s 6-0 weekend. On top of going the distance he allowed only three base runners and one hit. Osmanski has lots of athleticism in his delivery. He keeps his body under control while still being able to have good arm action and great hip to shoulder separation. He works from the third base side of the rubber with a high ¾ arm slot. His fastball was up to 84mph multiple times and sat 80-83mph. He used two offspeed pitches, a good 12-6 breaking ball 65-68mph, and a changeup in the low 70’s.     ‘27 RHP Brett Alkire (IL) punched out everyone across his 5.2 inning masterful outing. He struck out 13 batters and did it on 66% strikes. Has an active arm action and kept the ball on the corners. FB T92 early w/...
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