THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,489 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,489 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Tournaments  | Story | 11/24/2025

Regional Superlatives: Four Corners

Photo: Macgraw VanWormer (Perfect Game)
Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026


Wade Cozart (2028, Carlsbad, NM) is a sneaky two-way player that has flown under the radar for now, but looks poised to make a significant jump next year. At the plate, the left-handed hitting Cozart possesses a fluid stroke with sneaky power. He posted an OPS over 1.400 in a smaller sample this summer. While there are some tools on the offensive side, Cozart's highest potential is likely on the mound. The righthander was up to 90 mph in PG events this year already with feel for a slider and changeup shown. He pounds the zone and consistently misses bats. -Tyler Henninger

Will Gnirk (2027, Scottsdale, AZ) showed well over the summer and fall at the WWBA West, PG World Series, and Fall State Championship. Across those three outings, he logged 9.2 innings, posting a 2.25 ERA with 13 strikeouts. The fastball velocity has begun to trend upward, sitting in the mid-80s comfortably with another velo jump likely. He complements the heater with a swing-and-miss breaking ball that features sharp action, big shape, and above-average RPMs. His physical profile and projection stand out as well, currently listed at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds that moves within a balanced, easy, and loose operation. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Gnirk emerge as a top-15 player in Arizona and an arm that pushes further into the national conversation. - JC



Most Likely To Hit .500 at PG Events in 2026

This may be taking the easy way out, but Macgraw VanWormer (2029, Prescott, AZ) is the easy choice. The No. 1 player in the 2029 class, VanWormer possesses a loud offensive skillset. This year, VanWormer hit an absurd .497. The sample size was not small either as he played in 68 games with 151 total at-bats. The profile has a chance to be really special and the hit tool is among the best in the country. -TH 
 

Easton Morgan (2027, Peoria, AZ). Probably would've been safer to go with a '28 or '29 here, but I'm riding with Easton Morgan because of how strongly I believe in the swing, bat-to-ball skills, swing decisions and speed. He slashed .488/.589/.837 in 2025 with an absurd 10 BB to 1 K ratio. His left-handed swing is one of my favorites in the region, highlighted by noticeably twitchy hands that deliver a tight, connected barrel on an ideal path that gets to strong angles at contact. The right-handed swing has continued to show steady improvement, particularly in terms of it's path and bat speed as well. He consistently turns infield ground balls into hits thanks to an explosive first step out the box producing above-average run times. I'd also bet on a rankings jump, as I'm expecting a breakout first high school season at Desert Mountain. - JC

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

Cooper LeRoy (2028, Gilbert, AZ) has been ranked among the top arms in the state because of his ability to overwhelm hitters. His fastball has worked its way into the low-90’s throughout this summer and is poised to make the jump into the mid-90’s next year. LeRoy possesses a strong 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame that still has room to add, giving him some velocity projection to tap into. It would not be shocking if the young arm is sitting in the mid-90's next year. -TH 
 

Charlie Borchard (2027, Phoenix, AZ). Our scouting staff has gotten plenty of looks at Borchard whether it was during the spring season at Brophy or throughout the tournament circuit. In terms of recent outings, he made relief appearances at the 17u and 18u Fall National Championships where he ran it up to 93 at both events. It’d be tough to believe he’s done with his velo climb as he still stands a uber-projectable 6-foot-4, 175 pounds that still has plenty of room to add some strength. It’s also a relatively low-effort, athletic and repeatable delivery down the mound. The Stanford commit is also a likely candidate to see a rankings jump in ‘26. - JC

Most Likely to Back Up a Breakout in 2025
 

Pratt Morley (2027, Spanish Fork, UT) did not throw in a PG event in 2024, but was stellar throughout the 2025 campaign. The righthander posted a minuscule 0.96 ERA with a near 60% whiff rate and the fastball velocity jumped up to 93 mph. The ingredients are there for Morley to become one of the better arms in the entire region, as he builds of an outstanding 2025 season. -TH 
 

Jace Harrell (2027, Chandler, AZ). I’m continuing to buy Jace Harrell Stock in 2026. Came into this year as a lighter follow but was a standout for our staff during the spring HS season at Chandler and then backed it up with standout tournament performances at 16U WWBA National Championships and WWBA Underclass Worlds Championships which led to a UCSB commitment. There’s a lot to like with the profile as he’s a switch hitting shortstop with a wiry athletic 6-foot-2 build you can dream on. Then it’s some high level offensive skill showing strong swings from both sides and he stays within the strike zone. He slashed .435/.559/.870 in 11 PG games with 7BB/2K in 2025. - JC

Most Likely to Lead the Region in Home Runs in 2026
 

Colton Floyd (2027, Albuquerque, NM) is a physically imposing hitter when he steps in the box, at 6-foot-5, 230-pounds. He can consistently generate loud all-fields contact with the ability to go deep at any moment. Floyd posted a slugging percentage over .600 in PG events this past year and approached .800 mark during his high school season last spring. It would not be a shock to anyone if the Texas A&M commit led the region in long balls next year. -TH 
 

Jake Turner (2027, Las Vegas, NV). This is a pretty safe choice here as there are simply not many hitters in the country that get off swings with as much damage intent as Jake. The 6-foot-3, 200 pound left handed bat creates a ton of separation into launch maximizing stretch where he then unleashes the barrel with easy plus bat speed on an uphill path which translates to some very loud EVs and very long HRs. If he gets to a decent amount of our tourneys next year, I’m confident he’ll turn in a bunch of long balls. - JC

Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
Championship teams often reveal themselves when the game isn’t going their way. Performance Baseball 2028/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team did exactly that. Trailing Florida Burn 2028 Scout through four innings, the Brewers refused to panic. Instead, they relied on timely hitting, consistent pitching, and an unselfish approach at the plate, rallying a five-run fifth inning before pulling away for a 9-5 victory to clinch their spot in the semifinals. The comeback was fueled by contributions throughout the lineup. Six different players drove in runs, including two RBIs each from Aiden Capobianco and Cameron Massey, while Matthew Heredia, Parker Weston, Ethan Smith, and Aj Bonnette each added an RBI of their own. On the mound, Derek Wenzel set the tone with 3.2 solid innings before Ethan Smith shut the door in relief, helping preserve the comeback victory. Although the Brewers have had a...
High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
Article Image
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...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/1/2026

JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
Article Image
JK Select Hawaii capped off an impressive tournament run by defeating GBG Vegas 14u Red14-4 in the championship game on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark, claiming the 14u West World Series title. From the opening pitch, JK Select controlled the pace of the game. The offense jumped out early, scoring 6 runs in the 1st inning after timely hits from MVP Sean Shindo and Kade Manarpaac. The early lead gave the pitching staff confidence as they worked efficiently through the opposing lineup. “I've worked hard to get better at my game for the past few months; it means a lot that I did well and performed in a tournament like this” said Shindo. Starting pitcher Maddox Prones turned in a strong performance, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 batters over 3 innings. The defense backed the effort with great plays in the middle infield, preventing GBG Vegas from building momentum....
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
On the second day of the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, one swing turned heads across the ballpark. The next one brought everyone to a stop. With Wow Factor Nation 16U trailing midway through its matchup against Sandlot Scout Team 2028, Micheal O'Connor launched a solo home run to spark the offense. Just one batter later, Aaron Frink stepped into the box and sent another ball over the fence, delivering back-to-back home runs that quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the tournament’s opening days. Parents gathered along the nets, players from previous games stopped to watch, and college scouts turned their attention toward the action as the two towering swings energized the crowd and brought new life to the game. Although Wow Factor Nation ultimately lost 5-3 after a hard-fought performance, the back-to-back home runs served as a reminder of the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
Article Image
Following a jam-packed week of entertainment at the 17u WWBA Championships, the top nationally ranked program, USA Prime 17u National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, faced off against Stacked Baseball 17u (No. 80 nationally) in the highly anticipated championship matchup as both teams looked to earn one of the most prestigious titles in all of travel baseball. Each talented squad entered the finale undefeated, but Stacked Baseball continued their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the Detroit Tigers Scout Team 10-2 in mercy rule fashion to become national champions behind explosive bats and impressive pitching. Stacked Baseball was the overwhelming top team throughout the week as the WWBA Champions outscored opponents by an absurd 117-12 during their 11-0 run. “We got some talented kids, but we played against a little bit of Goliath over there,” Stacked Head Coach Mike...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4  Day 5 | Day 6 Shea Corona (2027, Brooklyn, N.Y.) showcased some loud stuff out of the bullpen for MLB Breakthrough Series 2027. The New York native and primary shortstop topped out at 93 with the fastball, sitting comfortable in the 90-92 range. Corona paired it with a sharp and tight slider at 81-83, staying on the same plane until late. The pitch plays well already and the delivery is very athletic. The uncommitted right-hander went three scoreless and was in the zone plenty, striking out two while not allowing a walk. '27 SS Moises Gudino (FL) continues to stay red hot, working a long AB & cracking an oppo 2B on the 8th pitch. Really seeing ing well. #WWBA @Florida_PG https://t.co/OjNJ8Bmzao pic.twitter.com/WoDDp35EI1 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Moises Gudino (2027, Tampa, Fla.)...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Texas Twelve Firing On Full Cylinders

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
Every team hopes to start a tournament with momentum, but few make a statement quite like Texas Twelve Maroon 2028. Matched up against defending champion Excel Blue Wave National to kick off their debut in the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, Texas Twelve Maroon delivered a complete team performance, earning a hard-fought 3-2 victory and immediately establishing themselves as one of the top teams to watch this week. The win showcased the balance that has made Texas Twelve Maroon a powerful team. Strong pitching, timely hitting, and steady defense all played a role as the team held off one of the tournament’s premier programs. Right-hander Ty Antley turned in an outstanding performance on the mound, throwing a complete game while allowing only five hits and two walks over seven innings. The High Follow prospect worked consistently between 85-89 mph and mixed in a sharp...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/30/2026

Flames Capture 18U BCS Title

Alyssa Golden
Article Image
Flames Natty used timely hitting and a dominant start from Beau Collier to defeat NLB American 7-3 and capture the 18U BCS National Championship on Monday at Lee Health Sports Complex. Despite being assembled just hours before the tournament began, the Flames quickly developed chemistry throughout the tournament. “This team was put together 12 hours before this tournament, and they went on a crazy run,” head coach Adam Vasquez said. “These kids know each other locally, but they don’t play together. For them to come together last minute like that, it’s crazy. I’m proud of them for that.” The game opened as a pitchers’ duel, with David Acevedo recording the lone hit through the first two innings. NLB American starter Hayden Graham kept the Flames in check early, allowing just one hit while striking out one over 2.0 innings. The right-hander...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Ohio Valley BCS Champ. Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
‘28 C Keegan Sawyer (OH) showcased the toolshed in this one. A top player in the OH ‘28 class. LOUD (Hit & Defense) #OVBCS @KeeganSawyer10 Clip 1: 3-R 💣 to LF Clip 2: 2B to LC Clip 3: SEED, Caught Stealing @ 2B Name for August 1 @MidlandBasebal pic.twitter.com/FvIpEU7Llz — Jordan Gates (@JGatesPG) June 27, 2026 Keegan Sawyer (2028, Cleves, Ohio) The stock continues to go up and up for Keegan Sawyer. Fresh off a state championship for Bading High School, he has picked up where he has left off this spring. It seems that he gets bigger each time I see him, but the frame really works on both sides of the ball at 6-feet, 190-pounds. It’s athletic and the actions on both sides are extremely advanced. Sawyer took home MVP honors after finishing with nine hits, six going for extra bases including two home runs, nine RBIs and eight runs scored. It’s electric at...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Texas Region Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Austin Lyons (2028, Cibolo, Texas) put on a display for Canes Southwest Prime 16U. Went 7-14 at the plate with a pair of doubles and triples, while driving in 13 runs. He won Tournament MVP for his efforts. Physical left-handed frame with feel to hit to all fields. Utilizes the middle of the field as well as the opposite field efficiently. Should be a force to be reckoned with as he grows into some more power. Evan Rosales (2027, Houston, Texas) was dominant on the mound for HP 2027 Allen. Went five shutout innings over the weekend, surrendering just one hit and two walks while striking out ten. Fastball lives 83-87 with some carry. Curveball is a heavy 12/6 downer at 69-74. North-south approach with a super steep release. Showed some really good feel for the zone and sequenced effectively to keep hitters off balance. Tristan Wright (2028, Magnolia, Texas) put on a show for Banditos 2028...
Loading more articles...