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Tournaments  | Story | 12/11/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2027

AJ Denny
Blaine Peterson
Finest in the Field: Class of 2026

Elite defenders from coast to coast certainly seems to be a strength and to think you could make another top-tier team without thinking, speaks to the real depth this group possesses. The infield is a no-doubt strength of the group, but what catcher Dariel Carrion can do behind the plate is like something we haven't seen in a while in the prep ranks with an absolutely bazooka of an arm. 

C: Dariel Carrion (San Juan, PR) 
It isn’t often you get a catching prospect as athletic and natural as Dariel Carrion, a big reason why he holds the rank of #1 player in PR and #18 nationally. Metrics wise, the 5-foot-10, 210 pound San Juan native is all you can ask for and more, posting a sub 1.80 pop time with an 84 mph arm behind the dish. He has both contact and clear power threat on the offensive end, ending 2025 with a .337 BA and 4 HRs while also swiping 12 bags as a 6.94 runner. During WWBA Underclass, Carrion really separated himself from the pack by hitting .545 with 3 HRs and 13 RBI, showcasing true talent on both sides of the field with really no weaknesses to his game.



1B: Frank Thomas III (Sarasota, FL)
If the name gives any indication, power clearly runs in the family for Frank Thomas lll. Finishing up 2025 hitting .382 with 3 HRs, the 6-foot-2, 205 pound lefty mashes balls to all parts of the field with big time bat speed on display. Thomas lll has some of the easiest jump off the barrel in the class, showing up under the brightest of lights by posting a .385 BA during WWBA in July. Though the offense stands in the forefront, he’s sure-handed defensively and has natural feel around the bag, making for a well rounded prospect and the #1 ranked 1B in the nation.
 

INF: Carter Hadnot (Rialto, CA)
Unmatched athleticism is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the 6-foot-2, 175 pound Carter Hadnot, as the #6 ranked player in the ‘27 Class does some things on a baseball field that few others can even dream of. Defensively, the Cali kid is the definition of a high level defender with effortless actions and some of the smoothest glove work in the country. He makes extremely difficult plays look easy and natural to both sides with plenty of arm strength across the diamond to pair. He impacts the baseball with authority from both boxes as a switch hitter offensively and is a 6.54 runner, just adding to the value that he can provide to any lineup lucky enough to have him.

INF: Dylan Seward (Eastvale, CA)

You don’t have to look real far to find this name on 2027 rankings lists and he jumped up the rankings in a big way after his showing this summer. A lot of college coaches, pro scouts etc. look for athletes in the infield with a chance to stick as shortstop long term. What you don’t often find are true shortstops at the high school level. But this is that type of player. Foot speed, arm strength with a quick release, defensive actions and lateral range. All the traits to be an elite level defender at a premium position and may very well be the best defensive player in the 2027 class right now.

INF: Chase Fuller (Tallahassee, FL)

Fuller is a player who may be able to stick at shortstop long term and certainly has the arm should he move to third base long-term given his advanced physicality. Quick reactions, soft hands and big time arm strength up to 96 across the diamond at Jr National this past summer. Made several high level plays on short hops coming in on infield choppers and some backhand plays where he got to really show off the not just strong but also very accurate arm. He’s highly regarded for his ability offensively, first time I saw him swing the bat this summer he led off a game with a first pitch HR. But the defensive ability may be just as good and he certainly has the offensive upside to profile at 3B long term as well.
 
OF: Joshua Priest (San Diego, CA)

Priest took the spotlight and ran with it throughout 2025, as the 5-foot-11, 190 pound prospect put on a show during Underclass All-American BP with big time offensive tools that translated directly in-game, hitting .457 in the calendar year with three HRs in just 35 ABs. He’s pretty much all you could really want in an outfielder, boasting 6.41 speed that translates in all aspects of the game: defensively where he covers ground effortlessly & offensively on the bases creating chaos for opposing teams. He’s been a consistent performer in PG events dating back to the 2020-21 seasons, and there’s nothing to suggest that 2026 will be any different, if not better for the #19 overall player in the class.


OF: Jordin Griffin (Lake Charles, LA)
The title of elite defender may be a stretch for most players across the country, but that’s certainly not the case for Jordin Griffin, A 6.41 runner, the speed constantly plays a role in the 5-foot-8, 170 pound prospect’s game, making unbelievable plays all over the OF with unmatched range. He has plenty of arm strength to be found as well, hitting 93 mph back at the 2025 Jr. National Showcase which few even dare to test in-game. Griffin hit .327 this year with some of the best bat speed in the class, providing value on both sides of the field that should only continue to grow and translate directly at the next level and beyond.

UTL: Lucas Farrar (Tampa, FL)

often when you look for and find elite defenders in the infield those players have elite level arm strength. And arguably no player in the 2027 class has a strong arm than this guy. Up to 95 across the diamond at Jr National this past summer and truly possesses the ability to make any throw from the left side of the infield. The footwork, ability to work around the baseball and take efficient lateral angles are all signs of a future high level defender. And he actually has the athleticism and arm strength to potentially play all 3 outfield positions as well. Up to 99 from the outfield at Jr National this past summer. That type of arm strength isn’t common and regardless of where he ends up playing defensively, he’s going to have a plus tool to work with.

OF: Luis Olmeda (Spring, TX)

Speed and arm strength are traditionally the biggest indicators of a player that can be a high level defender in the outfield. And this is a 6.6 runner who was up to 97 from the outfield at Jr National this year. The ability to be aggressive to the baseball and stay under control and keep that momentum to make throws really stand out. Outfielders that can really go get the baseball and have elite arm strength at the age aren’t real common. But this is a player that certainly has both of those traits. And they show up not just in a showcase setting but in games as well.
 
LHP: Jared Grindlinger (Huntington Beach, CA)
There’s a reason Grindlinger is ranked as the #3 overall player and the #1 LHP in the ‘27 Class, as the premier two-way talent seems to get more and more impressive with each look. He showcases an advanced three-pitch mix on the mound with plenty of spin profile to be found, constantly missing barrels with heavy heat into the mid 90s. There’s an overall ease to the 6-foot-3, 185 pound prospect’s game with plenty of confidence bleeding through. He projects for immense power from the left side on the offensive end, displaying true top of the class tools that continue to somehow get better.
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Tournaments | Story | 1/27/2026

MLK East Scout Notes Recap
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‘28 OF Jakob Groeschel (OH) continues to impress with the bat on the circuit, picked up 2 2Bs in the first game today. Really athletic, went 4.4 on turn; easy to dream on all the traits. #MLKEast @PG_OhioValley pic.twitter.com/wOIwnGKnkg — Perfect Game Florida (@Florida_PG) January 17, 2026 2028 OF Jakob Groeschel (Springfield, Ohio) broke out at this event last year hitting a casual .909, and although he didn’t turn in quite the same performance, he hit a strong .462 with 4 extra-base hits, 5 walks, 5 bags and only struck out once. He’s a pretty dynamic athlete who can do a lot of things well, but the bat is the calling card as he just lives on the barrel and has no problem handling all kinds of pitching. It’s a simple swing, but he’s got fast hands and he can really impact the ball without being overly physical yet.  2030 RHP Michael Vazquez...
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Press Release | Press Release | 3/19/2026

PG Teams Up with OZ Ball Tournaments PTY

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME NAMES OZ BALL TOURNAMENTS PTY AS OFFICIAL AREA DIRECTOR IN AUSTRALIA, EXPANDING GLOBAL FOOTPRINT   Sanford, Florida (Thursday, March 19, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that it has entered into a new international partnership with Oz Ball Tournaments Pty, naming the organization as an official Perfect Game Area Director in Australia. The agreement establishes Perfect Game-licensed tournaments and showcases across major Australian markets, including Sydney, Brisbane/Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.     Australian events will operate under the Perfect Game brand, delivering the same...
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Press Release | Press Release | 3/18/2026

PG Introduces Individual Player Entry

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME INTRODUCES INDIVIDUAL PLAYER ENTRY, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ELITE NATIONAL EVENTS   Athletes Can Now Compete in Select National Tournaments Through Structured ‘Team PG’ Rosters   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the launch of Individual Player Entry, a new initiative designed to provide athletes the opportunity to compete in select national events even if their primary team is not attending.   Through the program, players can now register individually and be placed on a structured “Team PG” roster, allowing them to participate fully in...
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Juco | Rankings | 3/18/2026

JUCO Top 25: March 18

Blaine Peterson
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This week brings a new top team to the rankings as Johnson County (KS), on the strength of 10 consecutive wins and a 26-2 record, claims the overall number 1 spot. The Cavaliers have made 3 consecutive trips to the JUCO World Series and have the talent to make it back there again this spring. Florida Southwestern and Chipola have seemingly separated themselves as the most consistent teams in Florida. Welcome to the top 5 to the Gaston Rhinos who will be one of the first teams to 30 wins this spring. Pearl River stays as the top NJCAA D2 team and Fresno City stays as the top Juco team in California; both are coming off undefeated 2 week stretches. Welcome back to the top 25 to John A. Logan who is now 20-7 overall and have played one of the toughest schedules of anyone. And for the first time in several years welcome to the top 25 to the College of Southern Idaho, the Golden Eagles have...
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High School | General | 3/18/2026

Class of 2026: Preseason HS All-Americans

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College | Rankings | 3/18/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: March 18

Nick Herfordt
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In every major sport, the championship is decided in the postseason. You can lose games all year, get hot at the right time, and walk away with the hardware. The regular season is a rehearsal. The playoffs are the show.  The championship belt changes that. Borrowed from professional wrestling, boxing and ultimate fighting, the belt travels the moment the holder loses — no brackets, no seeding, no second chances. A random Tuesday non-conference game in Milledgeville, Georgia  becomes a title fight. A spring trip to Florida becomes a gauntlet. The defending national champion can lose the belt before February is over.  We’re tracking three belts this season — NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NCAA Division III — each starting with the defending national champion. The results have been exactly as chaotic as you’d expect.  Worth noting along the...
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High School | Rankings | 3/17/2026

High School Top 50 Update: March 17

Tyler Russo
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We have another update to the National Top-50 after two weeks of even more games being played in the southern states along with seasons just starting to kick off across the country. We’re quickly approaching another stellar high school event, the NHSI in Cary, and with that will come even more movement in these rankings. St. John Bosco (CA) continues to hold firm at the No. 1 position after a 4-0 start to their season. Venice (FL) has been rolling throughout the early portion of the year and jumps up to No. 2 in the country. One of the biggest movers in this update is The Bennett School (TX) jumping from unranked to No. 8 in the country after beating a handful of top ranked programs to start the year. Some other big movers inside the top-10 are Barbe (LA), who jumps from No. 18 to No. 5 in this update as well as Aledo (TX) who jumps from No. 20 to No. 9. The rest of the top-10...
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College | Story | 3/17/2026

College Players of the Week: March 17

Vincent Cervino
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March 17th Perfect Game/Player of the Week: Vahn Lackey, C, Georgia Tech The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (17-3) came into the season with the highest external expectations in decades based on the anticipation of their offensive potential. To this point they have not only met those lofty expectations, but twenty games in they may have exceeded them. While there are plenty of high-level prospects up and down the lineup, with all that star power Vahn Lackey has stood out. Sure to be one of the first catchers selected in this year’s MLB Draft with his comprehensive skillset, he projects well as an everyday backstop at the next level. However, his overall athleticism stands out as we saw this week when he had a game where he played every defensive position on the field except pitcher. At the plate over four games including a series victory at Clemson last week, he went 9 for 15, scoring...
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College | Rankings | 3/16/2026

College Top 25: March 16

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Player Report Database As each week of the college baseball season passes, we continue to be entertained at an incredible level with high level drama at every turn.  Conference play is under way and the national landscape is starting to make a bit more sense.  The development and strength of individual players is on full-display and there continue to be upsets on occasion that sends the message no team can relax for one moment.  For the most part, the Top 10 remains unchanged with some reshuffling as No. 1 UCLA (17-2) holds on to the top spot with yet another perfect (4-0) week after sweeping Michigan.  The No. 2 Texas Longhorns (18-1) did drop their first game of the season in Game 1 of SEC play but won the series against Ole Miss and finished the week with a (3-1) record.  The Georgia Tech Yellowjackets (17-3) passed their first real road test of the...
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Draft | Story | 3/13/2026

PG Draft: Under the Radar Preps

Tyler Henninger
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PG Draft: Under the Radar Preps As the spring season gets underway, the showcase circuit and early high-level tournaments have already provided our scouts with some intriguing first looks at this year’s crop of prospects. At the same time, we’ve been tracking the buzz among team evaluators, listening closely to the names that keep coming up in conversations and the players clubs are making sure they get eyes on this spring. Every year, a handful of prospects quietly slip beneath the radar during the fall and winter months, only to reemerge once the games start counting again. Sometimes it’s the result of a productive offseason in the weight room, a noticeable jump in velocity, or a step forward in skill development. Other times, it’s simply a player finally getting the opportunity and the stage to show what’s been building behind the scenes. The spring has a...
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College | Rankings | 3/11/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: March 11

Nick Herfordt
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