THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,479 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,479 MLB PLAYERS | 15,806 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
High School  | General | 2/16/2026

Northeast All Region & Top Tools

David Rawnsley
NORTHEAST REGION (NY, CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, ME) 
The strength of the Northeast Region in 2026 is the number of high ceiling power arms, led by potential upper-90’s throwers in left-hander Brody Bumila and right-hander Bryce Hill.  The depth of quality pitching is such that two of the top pitchers in the 2028 class, right handers Gavin Chakar (Norwalk HS, Conn.) and Dylan Cunningham (Austin Prep, Mass.) didn’t have a spot on the team. 

The weakness of the Region is the increasing number of players who leave to play baseball and continue their school work at Academy programs in the South.  Numerous players that fit under that umbrella would have a place on the All-Northeast Region if they weren’t in Florida or the Carolinas.



C – Bradley McCafferty (Sr., Austin Prep, Mass.)

McCafferty was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts as a junior after hitting .367-2-23 and leading Austing Prep to a 20-2 record.  The right-handed hitter followed up by posting near-identical .351-3-22 numbers in 32 games of PG play.  A strong defender with big arm strength, McCafferty is signed with Virginia.

1B – Ryan Yormack (Jr., Bellmore JFK HS, N.Y.)

The 6-3/215 Yormack is the 85th ranked prospect in the 2027 class nationally and the 5th ranked first baseman.  An athletic player with 6.98 speed and a near-90 mph throwing arm, Yormack’s best tool, though, is obviously his right-handed bat speed.  He hit.383-5-29 in 22 games of PG play in 2025 and has dominated at the plate during summers since being on the 2023 PG Select Festival roster.  He and his twin brother Derek (below) are committed to Vanderbilt.

MIF – Ryan Ventrelle (Sr., Fairfield College Prep, Conn.)

The 5-10/175 Ventrelle is a speedy left-handed hitter who stands out as a left-handed hitter with outstanding barrel skills and ideal lead-off skills.  He walked 26 times in 28 games as a junior at Fairfield Prep while hitting .424-1-23 and followed up by walking 29 times in 39 games of PG play while hitting .448-2-18.  Ventrelle is signed with Notre Dame.

MIF – Aiden Ruiz (Sr., The Stony Brook School, N.Y.)

Ruiz is the lone PG All-American in the Northeast Region and is currently ranked 13th overall in the 2026 class nationally.  He was the starting shortstop for the Gold Medal winning USA 18U National Team while hitting .379 but especially stands out for his defense and overall athleticism.  Ruiz is signed with Vanderbilt.

3B – Alexander Jendras (Sr., John Jay East Fishkill, N.Y.)

Jendras was one of the top hitters in the Northeast as a junior, posting .4.63-5-24 numbers in 18 games and also hit .397-2-32 in 26 games of PG play.  He’s also plenty tooled up, with 6.67 speed in the sixty and a 93 mph arm off the mound.  Jendras is signed with Houston and could very well be a two-way standout for the Cougars.

OF – Colin Raymond (So., The Stony Brook School, N.Y.)

Raymond stands out physically as a 6-3/205 chiseled 16-year old and that strength really plays well at the plate with his left-handed bat speed.  Raymond hit .310-2-24 in 36 games of PG play in 2025 and .403-2-48 in 60 games in 2024 and is also a 6.84 runner.  He’s the 37th ranked prospect nationally in the 2028 class.

OF – Francis Conners-Schmid (So. Salisbury HS, N.Y.)

Connors-Schmid is the second of two highly ranked sophomore outfielders on this All-Region team and checks in at 28th overall in the 2028 class nationally.  Already physically strong and mature at 6-2/215 despite just turning 16, Conners-Schmid has outstanding left-handed bat speed that already registers big 100+ EV’s and shows up in games as well.   He profiles in right field with an arm that is nearing 90 mph and solid speed for his size.

OF – Vaughan Steinert (Jr., The Stony Brook School, N.Y.)

Steinert’s stock rose quickly in the fall as the left-handed hitter was named MVP of the 17U PG Fall World Series and committed to Clemson.  A strong-armed center fielder, Steinert has big bat speed and power potential and hit .357-3-14 in 26 PG games in 2025.  He’s also a high-level hockey player.

LHP – Brody Bumila (Sr., Bishop Feehan HS, Mass.)

Bumila didn’t pitch in 2025 after undergoing UCL surgery on his elbow but he was on track to become one of the top pitchers in the 2026 before that, topping out at 96-97 mph from an extra big and tall 6-9/255 build.  He will be closely followed this spring by scouts to monitor his recovery and would otherwise be attending Texas.  Bumila is also a high-level basketball player during the winter.

LHP – Owen Burnes (Jr., Dexter Southfield HS, Mass.) 

Burnes re-classified from the 2028 class to the 2027 class and will play all the spring and summer seasons at 16 years old.  He’s a strong and athletic 6-3/210 southpaw who is touching 90 mph to go with two quality breaking balls, including a mid-70’s curveball that generates 2900+ rpm spin rates.  Burnes is committed to Auburn.

RHP – Bryce Hill (Sr., Greenwich Country Day, Conn.)

The 6-5/220 Hill has an electric right arm that regularly produces mid-90’s fastballs and with his arm speed and remaining projection as a 17 year old, there is plenty of potential still there.  The Stanford commit also throws a low-80’s slider and change up.  He is the top ranked player in the state of Connecticut and 133rd nationally.

RHP – RHP David Hinojosa (Sr., Poly Prep Country Day, N.Y.)

Poly Prep Country Day always seems to find and produce power arms and Hinojosa is the latest example.  He’s been up to 96 mph with his fastball to go with a upper 70’s curve and mid-80’s change up.  He struck out 49 hitters in 40 innings as a junior while going 2-1, 1.21 in 10 games.

RHP – Kaiden McCarthy (Sr., Vermont Academy, Ver.)

McCarthy has always stood out on the prospect circuit as the very rare top prospect from Vermont.  A Tennessee commit, he re-classified from the 2027 to the 2026 class just this January and will turn 18-years old just after the July draft.  McCarthy features a fastball that has touched 95 mph at PG events and higher elsewhere to go with a power curveball and quality change up.  He is currently ranked 62nd in the 2026 class rankings nationally.

UT – Derek Yormack (Jr., Bellmore JFK HS, N.Y.)

Not surprisingly, Yormack has almost the same physical and tool profile as his brother, Ryan, only with a bit less juice in his bat and more strength in his arm.  He works in the 91-93 mph primarily with his fastball and is a strike thrower, having struck out 68 hitters in 38 innings of PG play the last two years while only walking 15 hitters and throwing 63% strikes.  Derek is ranked 44th nationally in the 2027 class.


Northeast Region Top Tools


Best Hitter for Average: Aiden Ruiz (Sr., The Stony Brook School, N.Y.)

In addition to hitting .379 for Team USA, Ruiz has hit over .400 on solid volume the last three years of PG play.  He’s a switch-hitter with better bat speed and barrel control from the left side of the plate.

Best Hitter for Power: Ryan Yormack (Jr., Bellmore JFK HS, N.Y.) 

Yormack has had prodigious power since a young age and it’s always played in the games.  Expect big performance from both he and his brother throughout 2026.

Best Runner: Aiden Ruiz (Sr., The Stony Brook HS, N.Y.)

Ruiz isn’t a plus-plus runner in the traditional sense but he plays so fast on both sides of the ball that his quickness and athleticism really stand out.  This is especially true of his range on defense.

Best Defensive Catcher: Julian Martinez (So. The Stony Brook School, N.Y.)

Martinez is a four-time PG Select Festival participant who has the tools and instincts to dominate a game defensively.  He’s the 4th ranked catcher in the 2028 class and the 45th overall prospect nationally.

Best Defensive Infielder: Aiden Ruiz (Sr., The Stony Brook HS, N.Y.)

Ruiz was awarded the Perfect Game Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2025 for best defensive player in the 2025 class.  He’s one of those players who is exceptionally fun to watch play for his energy and creativeness along with his ability to make all the plays.

Best Defensive Outfielder: Vaughan Steinert (Jr., The Stony Brook School, N.Y.)

Steinert’s athleticism shows well in center field and he has the arm strength to play all over the outfield.

Best Defensive Arm: Alexander Jendras (Sr., John Jay East Fishkill, N.Y.)

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Jendras end up as a two-way standout at the college level, as the arm strength and pitchability, not to mention the athleticism, all seem to fit.

Best Fastball: Brody Bumila (Sr., Bishop Feehan HS, Mass.)

This is still an open question with Bumila coming back from elbow surgery but the surgery was in 2024 so he’s had lots of time to recover.  The scouting community will be watching carefully.

Best Off-Speed Stuff: Owen Burnes (Jr., Dexter Southfield HS, Mass.) 

Burnes is still developing the command aspect of pitching, but for raw stuff and the ability to spin the ball he’s already there.

Best Pitchability: Kaiden McCarthy (Jr., Vermont Academy, Ver.)

The 6-0/190 McCarthy has command of all three of his pitches and has consistently thrown well above his age group in the summers.  He is the type that could end up contributing at Tennessee as a freshman even with his re-classification.
 
Give us your feedback
High School | General | 6/10/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook
Jordan Gates
Article Image
‘26 RHP Jack Ryan (@StXBall) w/ an absolute masterclass in the region semis. CG/Shutout, 4 BB & 9 Ks & a No Hitter ‼️ FB worked 89-92, flashed a 93 1x. Velo held in the later innings 88-90. SL was plus @ 81-82 (2400+)/tight, while CH flipped in the low 80s, bottom of the zone.… pic.twitter.com/pdYaEqHmx5 — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 3, 2026 Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u/15u Midwest World Series Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Aiden Weishaar (2029, Geneso, Ill.) physical power bat put together one of the most productive offensive performances of the event, showing big impact off the barrel with advanced strength and leverage through the swing. Collected six hits including two doubles and two home runs while driving in 13 runs, consistently doing damage in run-producing situations. Creates loud contact with present pull-side juice and projects for significant power as the frame and strength continue to mature. Middle of the order offensive profile with the ability to change the game with one swing. Also stood out on the mound with a dominant 7 inning performance, punching out 11 hitters while working efficiently throughout the outing. Fastball ran up to 86 mph with good life through the zone and showed the ability to consistently attack hitters and miss bats. Highly intriguing two-way prospect whose combination...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u WWBA Returns to Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
Article Image
One of the most anticipated events on the summer travel baseball calendar returns this week as the 2026 Perfect Game 14U WWBA National Championship gets underway in Hoover and the surrounding Birmingham area. Now in its 19th year, the tournament has established itself as the premier event for 14U players across the country, annually attracting some of the top young talent in amateur baseball. This year’s championship will feature 129 teams competing for a national title, continuing a tradition that has seen organizations such as East Cobb Astros, Team Elite, USA Prime, SBA Bolts National, and defending champion ZT National Prospects take home the trophy. As always, the field is loaded with elite prospects, many of whom are already becoming familiar names within the Perfect Game community. Starting off strong with Christopher Cabrera, the No. 1 overall player and No. 1 third baseman...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 5-7

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 | Days 3-4 Impressive performance on both sides from Cole Migaki, working 5 and striking out 3 w/o allowing a walk for the ND. FB 81-83 T85, BB 73-74 #UBCWest https://t.co/nSIx0UVQY7 pic.twitter.com/t2zXIpPLCO — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029, Vancouver, Wash.) Migaki is a high-end prospect, putting that on display with one of the more consistent performances at the 15u UBC West.  He totaled five hits, drove in four and walked six times to only two strike outs to help lead the Baum Bats to the title.  He has a projectable frame 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with strength throughout.  The right-hander made an appearance on the mound, throwing five-innings and striking out three without allowing a walk.  The fastball was up to 86 with run and coupled it with a sharp breaking ball in the...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

Road to the 2026 17U BCS Title

Emily Hicks
Article Image
This weekend, 11 teams will take the field for the 2026 17U BCS Challenge, a three-day event that brings together programs from across the country for a full slate of pool play and bracket action. With games beginning Friday and a champion crowned Sunday, the format leaves little room for slow starts, making every inning important from the opening pitch. The field features a mix of established programs and rising teams. With so many evenly matched rosters, there’s not much separation heading into the weekend, which puts importance on pitching depth, defensive consistency, and timely hitting. Pool play will quickly determine seeding, and even one loss can shift a team’s path heading into bracket play. One of the teams expected to be in the mix is Hawaii Elite 2G 17U National, a group that is 6-3 overall and ranked as “Honorable Mention” on the Perfect Games...
Read More
Draft | Rankings | 6/19/2026

PG Draft: Top 500 Update

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
Rk. Name Lvl Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Roch Cholowsky C SS R-R UCLA Chandler AZ 2 Grady Emerson H SS L-R Fort Worth Christian Argyle TX Texas 3 Vahn Lackey C C R-R Georgia Tech Suwanee GA 4 Jackson Flora C RHP R-R UC Santa Barbara Pleasanton CA 5 Jacob Lombard H SS R-R Gulliver Schools Miami FL Miami 6 Eric Booth Jr. H OF L-L Oak Grove Bassfield MS Vanderbilt 7 Drew Burress C OF R-R Georgia Tech Perry GA 8 Ryder Helfrick C C R-R Arkansas Discovery Bay CA 9 AJ Gracia C OF L-L Virginia Monroe NJ 10 Chris Hacopian C SS R-R Texas A&M Potomac MD 11 Gio Rojas H LHP L-R Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coral Springs FL Miami 12 Tyler Bell* C SS S-R Kentucky Frankfort IL 13 Cameron Flukey C RHP R-R Coastal Carolina Egg Harbor Township NJ 14 Ace Reese C 3B L-R Mississippi State Canton TX 15 Justin Lebron C SS R-R Alabama Miramar FL 16 Derek Curiel* C OF L-R LSU West Covina CA 17...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
Article Image
PG Stars Over Florida Showcase Clearwater, FL June 13-14, 2026   CLEARWATER, FLORIDA- Perfect Game Softball made its official debut in the state of Florida this past weekend at Eddie C. Moore sports complex. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was right for some great softball. We had many college coaches of all levels attend and our National Scouting Director was on hand to evaluate and highlight the athletes. We are excited for future events and the ability to promote and highlight the great athletes in the southeast! Below we highlight the 14U division where we had teams representing three states.     14U Division   Zoey Salas (2030, RHP/1B Windsor, CO) of the Colorado Angels 14U Breed was a standout player all weekend. She was a strong two-way player who proved to be a consistent force on both sides of the ball. Offensively, this left-handed hitter starts...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Aggieland Showcase

Article Image
PG Aggieland Showcase College Station, Texas June 13-14, 2026 Scouts: Brynn Baca & Karlie Milburn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS- Perfect Game Softball was excited to return to College Station for the second annual Aggieland Showcase last weekend.. Some great competition was seen over the three age groups. We had two scouts on site to evaluate and highlight some of the athletes who caught their eyes. Thank you to all teams and players who competed so hard! Below we highlight those athletes who impressed our scouts. 18U Division Elizabeth Posada- Elizabeth Posada is a 2028 two-way player from Houston, Texas, competing for Aztecs Premier who brings an intriguing combination of offensive upside and athletic versatility. At the plate, Posada recently went 4-for-8 on the weekend, continuing to show consistency and offensive awareness. She sets up with a slightly open, wide stance and does a...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

Big Talent on Display at City of Palms

Alyssa Golden
Article Image
The fifth annual PG City of Palms Championship is set to take place in Fort Myers, Florida, from June 19-22, featuring teams from the 15U-18U age divisions. The four-day event will showcase some of the top talent in the state, including several nationally ranked prospects who have already made their presence felt this summer season. Before tournament play begins, here’s a look at some of the highest-ranked players expected to compete this weekend. Leading the group is catcher Nico Ayars in the 16U division. Ayars enters the weekend as the No. 135 player nationally, the No. 3 catcher in Florida and the No. 20 catcher in the country. Through 22 games this summer with Turn 2 Garcia, the right-handed hitter owns a .887 OPS while batting .306 with a .438 OBP and a .449 SLG. Ayars has collected 15 hits while driving in 12 runs and scoring 13 times. Ayars’ teammate, right-handed...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/17/2026

Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase

Dave Durbala
Article Image
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase, June 13-14, 2026. Twenty-Seven teams, representing the 14u and High School Divisions, arrived at the newly opened all turfed Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe, for the opportunity to showcase their talent in a five game guarantee format. As with anytime we bring a group of players together for competition, there will be those players that rise to the challenge and turn in performances that earn them a place on our Top Performers list.  Below are some of the players, from both divisions, that were recognized as top performers. 14U Division Kinley Abrams (2030 Bloomington, IL) is a RHH for Texas Glory IL-2030 (Wyatt). Setting up in a slightly wide parallel stance, into her back leg, Abrams gains separation with a  push back to transfer weight, and then utilizes a small stride to launch her swing. Abrams works a...
Read More
Juco | Story | 6/18/2026

PG JUCO Awards & Final Top 25

Blaine Peterson
Article Image
Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leffel - RHP - Fresno City College 2026 Stat Line: 89.1 IP | 12-1 | 1.91 ERA | .83 WHIP | 118 K An outstanding individual pitching season in California JUCO baseball this spring. A model of consistency on the mound making starts in January through May for Fresno City. Worked over 89 innings on the mound and made 14 starts where he threw at least 5 innings. Ranked in the top 5 of California JUCO in wins, ERA and strikeouts. And one of the only pitchers in all of JUCO to reach the benchmarks of 10+ wins (12), a sub 2.00 ERA (1.91 ERA) and 100 strikeouts (118 K). A consistent and dominant presence on the mound for a team that went 40-5 this past spring. Congratulations to Nathan Leffel, 2026 Perfect Game JUCO Pitcher of the Year. Ryan Bradford | FR | OF@JCCCBaseball Everything I have from this spring starting with HR’s 31 & 32 today. This is...
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.