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Draft  | Story | 2/6/2026

PG Draft: Mid-Major Picks to Click

Tyler Henninger
Michael Albee
Joey Cohen
While Power 4 prospects tend to soak up the bulk of the industry buzz, there’s plenty of legitimate talent lurking at the mid-major level. These are competitive programs that are loaded with players who have real tools, physicality, and performance track records that translate beyond their conference. Below are nine mid-major prospects we expect evaluators to be in early and often on this spring.

Ethan Norby, LHP, East Carolina (Rank: 155)
Norby is an undersized left-hander, but has produced strong numbers over two years at ECU. The left-hander has produced a 3.80 ERA with 182 strikeouts over 149 1/3 innings. While the velocity does not stand out, Norby can still miss bats with the heater. It works in the low-90’s and creeps towards 95 mph at times. Quality extension for his size and high spin allow that offering to get on hitters, resulting in weak contact as well as whiffs. A high-spinning sweeper is the go-to secondary. It routinely shows 3,000 RPM. A changeup rounds out the repertoire and gives Norby a usable offering against right-handed hitters. The ability to throw strikes and miss bats, even at a lower velocity give Norby starter potential and should result in considerable interest from teams this July. -TH



Jonathan Mendez, MIF, UCSB, (Rank: NR)
Mendez was a draft follow dating back to his prep days at JSerra, but last year he firmly established himself as one of the better mid-major middle infielders in the country. He’s coming off a strong 2025 season in which he slashed .314/.392/.559 with 11 home runs. The swing is smooth and relaxed and it’s shown a clear step forward in the ability to lift the ball and drive it out to the pull side. He absolutely crushes heaters and he got to sneaky strong exits. Defensively, Mendez has long been as sure-handed as they come, with the versatility and instincts to handle all infield positions at a high level. Overall, the profile grades out with average to slightly above-average tools across the board. -JC

Tyler Minick, OF, Connecticut, (Rank: 219)
Minick had a massive season last year in the Big East, slashing .355/.437/.734 with 20 homeruns, 74 RBI and 15 stolen bases to his credit. He saw his K% trim about six percent year over year, down to 16.7% last spring with a substantial 29.3% HR/FB rate. He hits the ball hard and can elevate it with backspin. Minick will be moving to the outfield for this spring, and his eventual home in the outfield will naturally change the overall evaluation of his profile from a draft standpoint. If the contact rates can tick up while simultaneously seeing the chase rates decrease, Minick’s profile could turn into an attractive mid rounds option. His offensive performance took huge strides from ‘24 to ‘25. Another jump could be in store this spring. -MA

Tyler Albanese, RHP, San Jose State (Rank: 275)
Albanese jumped on a scene as a late innings reliever last spring and followed it up with a strong performance on the Cape. The right-hander features a physical 6-foot-6, 237-pound frame. He gets impressive extension at release, creating more than seven feet of extension. A flat approach angle, high spin, and mid-90’s velocity allows the pitch to miss bats at a high rate. Albanese pairs the heater with a curveball that has the potential to be a legit out pitch. It has depth and bite. A tighter slider rounds out the pitch mix. If Albanese can succeed in a starter role this spring, the frame and stuff could put him in line to jump up boards this spring. -TH

Cody New, LHP, Cal Baptist, (Rank, 143)

 New might not fit the traditional “sleeper” label, but he’s a name that still feels under-recognized in the Inland Empire. He’s coming off a standout sophomore campaign in which he posted a 3.49 ERA across 80 innings, punching out 98 hitters and emerging as a dominant weekend arm. The physical left-hander features a compact, repeatable delivery and he fills up the strike zone with a mix that flashes above average. His fastball sits comfortably in the low 90s and has reached the mid 90s, showing solid carry shape generating whiffs at times when elevated at the top of the zone. He complements the heater with two high-spin breaking balls, and a changeup that is a legitimate weapon (44% whiff) especially against right-handed hitters. With a starter’s frame, strike-throwing ability, and a four-pitch mix that plays against both sides of the plate, New looks poised to take another step forward and continue cementing himself as one of the best left handers in the West. -JC

Dylan Alonso, RHP, Troy (Rank: 293)

After spending a year at Middle Tennessee and then transferring to Columbia State for ‘25, the true junior is primed to be a leading arm in the Troy Trojans rotation this spring. The strikes and stuff have all ticked up, backed by a physical and well built 6-4/220 frame. He employs an athletic, simple motion with repeatability on the mound, sitting in the low to mid 90’s on his fastball paired with a sharp downer curve in the low 80’s. His entire mix plays well from his high slot release. If even just a fringy-usable third offering can come into the picture this spring and form a deeper starter’s mix for Alonso, he will shoot up boards. He has positioned himself to make it happen. -MA

Carson Lane, RHP, UNLV (Rank: 207)
Lane is the clear ace in the UNLV rotation with the numbers and stuff to match. The right-hander possesses a 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame with strength and athleticism present. Last spring, Lane posted 85 strikeouts across 78 2/3 innings (15 starts). The fastball can work into the mid-90’s and get on hitters quickly. Lane shows feel for multiple secondary offerings that have some swing and miss ability. The curveball shows quality depth and tunnels well off the heater. Lane has starter traits and could be moving up the board with another strong spring. -TH

Anthony Potestio, MIF, UCSD, (Rank: NR)
Potestio emerged as an under-the-radar performer for the Tritons last spring and carried that momentum into a strong summer on the Cape. The left-handed hitting shortstop slashed .323/.450/.476 during the college season and posted a .792 OPS over the summer, earning an All-Star selection. While the offensive profile isn’t built on loud impact, it’s driven by elite contact skills (Z-Contact 90%) and a disciplined approach with minimal chase. Then it’s stand out athleticism that translates on the dirt where he shows the quickness and overall skillset to stick at shortstop while also offering the versatility to handle multiple spots around the infield. Expect him to get considerable looks, especially if he starts to tap into some more power. -JC

Drew Horn, RHP, Middle Tennessee (Rank: NR)
Horn’s season was cut short last year due to injury, but the eight starts he got were significantly impressive, including a no-hitter. He churned out 46.1 innings, pitching to a 1.75 ERA and 16.5% K-BB% (29.5% K-Rate). The velocity continues to tick up, as he now gets his heater into the mid 90’s with good vertical traits to it. He features a swing and miss curveball, a hard slider that bridges the arsenal together and a more than usable change-up. He is 5’11/188, so the size and projection at 22 years old won’t jump off the page. Even if he can’t start games in pro ball, Horn could be deployed as a reliever given his ability to spin his curve and lean on an out pitch. That role could see the fastball tick up in velo too as he’s deployed in short bursts. With a full season of health, Horn has a chance to sturdy up his draft stock. -MA
 
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Draft | Story | 4/10/2026

PG Draft: Favorite Position Group
Tyler Henninger
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Every draft class has its strengths. Some years its a loaded group of prep infielders, some years its a deep collection of college arms. In this year’s class, certain position groups stand out above the rest to us. This week, the draft team dives into their favorite position groups. Groups that we believe are loaded with depth, upside, and big league potential. College Infielders It’s hard not to get excited about the crop of college infielders in this year’s class because of who is at the top. Roch Cholowsky alone makes the group exciting. He’s got gold glove potential at the next level and an offensive profile that should make him one of the Top 15 to 20 prospects in all of baseball the second he gets drafted. Justin Lebron is another player with as much upside in the class. He is a premium athlete that can really pick it at short and has big upside with the...
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College | Story | 4/14/2026

College Players of the Week: April 14

Vincent Cervino
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April 14th Perfect Game/Player of the Week:  Jaquae Stewart, INF/OF, Texas State  The Texas State Bobcats (24-12) are sitting in second place in the ultra-competitive Sun Belt Conference, and they have one of the most explosive offenses in the country.  They average right at 8-runs per game and can slug with the best of them, averaging almost 2-home runs per game as well.  Sitting in the middle of the order, Jaquae Stewart, is putting together a career year and is becoming the focus of opposing teams.  The 5-10/234 junior from Sinton, Tx is your classic lefthanded power hitter and is thriving in his move from Austin to San Marcos.  While it wasn’t the best week for his club, Stewart was sensational, collecting 8 hits in his 19 at-bats, scoring 5 runs, launching 5 home runs and driving in an insane 17 runs.  For the season, he is now slashing...
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Showcase | Story | 4/14/2026

PG Announces Prospect Gateway Schedule

Hannah Jo Groves
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Press Release | Press Release | 4/13/2026

PG & MLB Clubs Offer Discount Tickets

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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 PARTNERS WITH THREE MLB CLUBS TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE TICKET DISCOUNTS FOR YOUTH TEAMS    Sanford, Florida (Friday, April 10, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new fan engagement initiative in partnership with three Major League Baseball clubs — the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals — to provide exclusive discounted ticket opportunities for teams participating in Perfect Game events.    Through the collaboration, youth baseball and softball teams competing in...
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College | Rankings | 4/13/2026

College Top 25: April 13

Vincent Cervino
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In a season where remaining in the Top 25 has become a war of attrition, the No. 1 UCLA Bruins (33-2) are making the game look much easier than it is in all reality.  Winners of 27-games in a row, this club continues to win games by any means necessary as they continue their historic run.  Beyond the incredible win streak, the Bruins have started off Big Ten play (18-0) by sweeping their first six conference weekend.  Adding to their resume, in Game 1 of their series at Rutgers, they won a 14-inning thriller by a score of 4-1where their pitching staff registered an eye-popping 30-strikeouts while only surrendering 1 walk and 4 hits throughout.  In most any other season, the No. 2 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (30-5) would be sitting atop the poll as they are putting together a historic season of their own.  They swept Florida State (24-11) who was previously ranked...
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Press Release | Press Release | 4/10/2026

Perfect Game and vivenu Partner Up

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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 PARTNERS WITH VIVENU TO POWER DIGITAL COMMERCE ACROSS YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL    Sanford, Florida / New York, New York (Friday, April 10, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, has selected vivenu as its ticketing and commerce partner to unify revenue operations across its tournament ecosystem.    With 1.6 million tickets sold annually, 9,800 events in 40+ states and an immense social footprint, Perfect Game has built the most influential pipeline in amateur baseball. The organization has produced over 2,200 MLB alumni, and...
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General | Blog | 4/10/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 64

Ron Wolforth
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What Do Barry Zito, Justin Verlander, Trevor Bauer, and Dallas Keuchel All Have in Common? By Ron Wolforth | Texas Baseball Ranch® | PG Arm Care Take a second and think about the question posed in the title before you read on. Four Cy Young Award winners. Four of the most decorated pitchers of their generation. What's the common thread? The first answer is obvious… they all won the most prestigious individual award in pitching. Most of you probably got there immediately. The second answer is less obvious… they all trained at the Texas Baseball Ranch® at some point in their development. Interesting, maybe, but not the point of this article. The third answer is the one I really want you to sit with, because it has direct relevance to your career right now: they all move completely differently. And they all attack hitters completely differently. Don't rush past that....
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College | Story | 4/9/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 6 POY Deep Dive

Perfect Game Staff
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I’m beyond thrilled to be a contributor to Perfect Game, widely recognized as the premier organization for amateur baseball. Working in baseball operations for the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves for nearly 20 years, the importance of amateur baseball cannot be understated. Nobody does it better and I am honored to be working with great baseball people like Jered Goodwin, Vinnie Cervino, Craig Cozart, and many others.  Each week I huddle with Vinnie and Craig to discuss Top 25 rankings and Players of the Week. In "Coppy’s Corner", I will dive deeper into these Players of the Week, providing analysis from 20+ years working in baseball front offices at the highest level. My hope is that you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.  Player of the Week: Andrew Williamson – University of Central Florida (UCF)  Williamson can flat-out hit. While...
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High School | General | 4/10/2026

High School Notebook: April 10

Jheremy Brown
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You like 6-foot-9 lefties up to 100 mph? 2026 Brody Bumila (MA) was electric in season opener, super easy upper-90s, multiple 100s. Easy operation w/ simple delivery despite size. Punched out 9 over 3, double digit whiffs. @PG_Draft pic.twitter.com/BChMhKIIhO — Perfect Game New England (@PG_NewEngland) April 2, 2026 Brody Bumila, LHP, Bishop Feehan (MA), Class of 2026 He's 6-foot-9, 18 years old, left-handed and was up to 100 mph (upwards of 3 times on some guns) in his first start of the year in low-30 degree temperatures. That's really all you need to know. Oh, and the opposing team arrived 40 minutes late. Coming off a state-championship run in basketball, Texas signee Brody Bumila made his first start of the spring on April 2nd and didn't disappoint in front of at least 40 scouts packed tightly together behind the backstop.  Knowing it was going to be a quicker look given...
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Tournaments | Story | 4/9/2026

Don't Boot the Loot Scout Notes

Cam McElwaney
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‘30 UTL Chase Jelks (GA) lifts this one deep into the gap & rolls around the bags for a triple. Loose LH swing w/ feel to lift. #DontBootTheLoot @PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/leF4GMTawJ — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) April 4, 2026 Chase Jelks (2030, Atlanta, Ga.) put together a great weekend for The Dream 14u Black in their run to a championship game appearance, hitting .444 with two triples and a double along with three RBI. He controlled the zone throughout the event in the box and finished with a 6:1 BB:K ratio because of it while also swiping five bags as well. It was a strong showing for Jelks, something that’s becoming common this spring in PG events.    ‘30 MIF Cohen Carter (TN) hits this one on the screws into the gap for a triple. Functional & compact swing. #DontBootTheLoot @PG_Tennessee pic.twitter.com/YVUfxbHBxx — Perfect Game...
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