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High School  | General | 2/18/2026

High School Notebook: Feb. 18

Cam McElwaney
Geoff Billock
Photo: Grady Emerson (Perfect Game)

Grady Emerson (2026, Argyle, Texas) had a strong showing throughout the opening week of high school baseball out here in Texas. Works good at-bats and is always a tough out in general. Makes all the plays at short and just has the look of a future big leaguer. He does all the little things right. Bat to ball will play at a high level and there is still a lot more power to project on here. There is a reason why Emerson is one of, if not the most highly coveted high school prospect in the 2026 class and it’s easy to see why. Currently committed to Texas, but has the potential to be a top 5 pick in the upcoming draft.  


Savion Sims (2026, Carrollton, Texas) was dominant in his 3 innings of work to open up the Spring season striking out 10. He opened up 96-99 with his fastball in the first grabbing 99 four times. It’s a lively fastball that just explodes out of his hand. He would then sit 96-98 in his second inning of work and sat 93-97 in his final inning. His fastball got upwards of 2300 RPM when it was all said and done and produced 7 swings and misses. Hitters were overmatched as his fastball gets in quick. He flashed a splitter early in the 86-89 range that really tops out and dives. Also threw his slider consistently in the 84-88 range and played like a bullet. He could locate the slider well and got plenty of chases with it but could also locate it in the zone. He ended with 10 swings and misses off his slider. Sims is every bit of 6-foot-8 and uses his entire body well down the slope controlling the levers with a repeatable delivery. He has a ton of Day 1 upside going into the draft this year and should be a priority follow throughout the Spring.  
 

Trent Vilade (2026, Frisco, Texas) really impressed off the bump to open up out of the bullpen for Prestonwood Christian in what was a hard-fought matchup. Vilade went 3 quality innings while striking out 5 batters. He worked 90-94 with his fastball topping out at 96 twice and located it to all quadrants of the zone. Works ahead with his fastball and dominates the zone. Fastball produced 5 whiffs. He mixed in a slider in the 77-80 range with more sweep to it and also flashed a curve at 74. Slider produced 4 whiffs. He showed a change as well in the 84-86 range and kills spin well and mimics arm speed. It’s 4 pitches and all for strikes. He projects well off the mound and it was good to see an uptick in velo to open up the season. Vilade is currently committed to Texas A&M.  



Jaxon Knapp (2028, Grapevine, Texas) showed some intrigue off the bump for Liberty Christian against a loaded Prestonwood Christian lineup. Athletic 6-foot-1 frame and moves well down the slope. Athletic mover in general on both sides. He worked 86-88 with his fastball topping out at 89 and getting up to 2390 RPM with it. It’s a lively fastball with good arm side run and comes out easy. Would expect velo to project and tick up a good bit as he projects extremely well from a quick and loose arm. His go to secondary was the change at 77-80 and could kill spin coming out easy and mimicking arm speed. The change should continue to get better and it plays extremely well off his fastball. He also flashed a breaking ball at 77. Knapp is a 2028 and should be a big follow going into the Summer. 

Zach Bliss (2026, Little Elm, Texas) was solid off the bump to open up going 3 shutout innings while striking out 6 batters against a loaded Liberty Christian lineup. The 6-foot-1 lefty worked up to 87 with his fastball and settled 83-86 throughout his outing. Fastball showed some late life to it with good tail. He mixed well and kept hitter off balance going to a slider in the 74-76 range often getting up to 2400 RPM with it showing sweeper traits. He creates funky angles with his delivery and slot which allows his velo to play up forcing late swings while tunneling his off-speed well. Bliss is currently committed to Navarro.  

-Geoff Billock


Joseph Contreras, RHP, Blessed Trinity

Contreras got the ball on opening night against one of the perennial powers in the state, Pope High School. There were plenty of decision makers in the upcoming MLB Draft on hand on night one of the season and around 50 scouts in general there to his first outing of the spring. Contreras opened sitting comfortably in the mid-90s, working mostly in the 95-97 range, and reached back for 98 mph once. He was ripping off sliders at 89-90 with shorter shape and some depth. The changeup is firm with good depth as it sits in the 83-85 mph range. The forkball is an absolute weapon and simply put one of the best off-speed pitches I’ve seen in my time scouting. It’s a plus pitch right now and it has firmed up some and now sits in the 79-81 range. We’ll be able to see him one more time before he heads off to the WBC to throw for Brazil and that will be at the High School Showdown. This is a first round caliber arm that has gotten off to a quick start and we can’t wait to see him in Hoover again. 


Trevor Condon, OF, Etowah

Condon has been a name that’s been at or near the top of state position players for the last few months and it certainly makes sense why. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound outfielder has some of the more explosive tools in the class and supreme twitch in the left-handed swing. The feel for the barrel has always been some of the best in the state but after dumbing down the load a little bit this offseason, seems to be making even more quality contact, something that wasn’t a huge issue even before. He creates carry to all parts, is an absolute burner consistently throwing up plus-plus run times and can also project in center field long term with the amount of ground he covers. There have been a lot of eyes on Condon each time he takes the field so far this spring and he has been good throughout the first week and a half of the spring so far. He finished up his last game against Cartersville with a pair of singles in front of 10+ scouts and continues to be a name that solidifies himself in the 2026 MLB Draft. 


Colin White, LHP, Harrison

White got the ball in a big matchup for Harrison against another T15 program in the state in North Paulding. Almost everyone that was at Contreras on night one of the season made the drive over to North Paulding for this matchup and White didn’t disappoint. He opened the game sitting 92-94, grabbed 95 mph a handful of times with big carry through the zone and it explodes out of the hand. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound left-hander was spinning it with confidence as well with his slider at 79-81 (~2700 RPM). He flashed a changeup in warmups in the low-80s with some arm-side depth as well. White looks every bit of the part as a prep arm and the stuff explodes out of the hand. There’s plenty of reasons to believe he has a good chance to hear his name called in the MLB Draft this upcoming July and he got his spring kicked off with a solid outing against one of the tougher lineups in the state. 


Ty Tillery, RHP/MIF, Morgan County

Tillery came out firing bullets early in a matchup against McIntosh to end the first week of the season. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound two-way talent looked dominant across three innings of work, allowing only a pair of hits, and striking out five along the way. The fastball opened in the 91-93 range with heavy sink and showed the ability to command it glove-side. The slider is firm in the mid-80s but showed good depth and held fastball plane for a while. He also flashed a low-80s changeup with some arm-side depth and projects to be a usable third pitch in the arsenal. Along with showcasing the stuff on the mound, there’s plenty to like at the plate as well as he finished up with three hits including a homer to the pull-side. We think the future will be on the mound but it’s hard to ignore what he continues to do at the dish and should be a fun one to follow as the spring unfolds.

-Cam McElwaney 
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High School | Rankings | 11/4/2026

Class of 2027 Rankings Risers
Kyler Peterson
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Complete Class of 2027 Rankings With the end of the summer and fall seasons behind us, it was time for a quick refresh of the 2027 class rankings. Below you'll be able to read about some of the biggest risers up the board, led by North Carolina outfielder John Hucko who jumped more than 110 spots to now sit at No. 20 overall.  John Hucko, OF, Charlotte, N.C. Previous Rank: 132 | Current Rank: 20 Hucko makes a huge leap into the top-20 players in the class after a dominating showing in Jupiter. It’s as good of a left-handed swing as you’ll come across with pretty easy impact to all parts. He’s a supreme athlete with all the tools to play center long term and is a present plus runner. Hucko is a name that cemented his prospect status in Jupiter and will be a name to follow for next year’s MLB Draft. Elyjah Mason, SS, Lake Forest, Calif. Previous Rank: 71 |...
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Tournaments | Story | 11/9/2026

14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 2

AJ Denny
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14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 1 Nicholas Gollatz (2031, Avondale, Pa.) of Team Northeast continued to put together quality at-bats on Day 2, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, a walk, and two stolen bases across two games. The right-handed hitter has been an on-base machine throughout the tournament, showing a mature approach with solid bat-to-ball skills and the ability to use the entire field. Gollatz rarely chases outside the zone and has been a consistent presence in the Northeast lineup as the team advances to bracket play. Here’s another look at ’31 OF Julian Diaz (OH), barreling this pitch for a double. Displays good balance in the box with a quick bat. #NatAllState @PG_OhioValley https://t.co/Bal1YW2aB7 — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) November 8, 2026 Like his teammate, Julian Diaz (2031, Toronto, Ohio) of Team Northeast, also had a productive Day 2. The...
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College | Recruiting | 11/9/2026

Head of the Class: No. 9 Florida

Marcus Thomas
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Complete 2027 Florida Recruiting Class No. 9 Florida Head Coach: Kevin O’Sullivan | Recruiting Coordinator: Tom Slater Total Signees: 14 | Top 100 Signees: 4 RK Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST 8 Kinon Bastian OF 6-0 190 R-R The First Academy Winter Garden FL 24 Juan Diaz SS 6-0 180 S-R IMG Academy Hialeah FL 68 Rylan McMahan LHP 6-2 180 L-L Clay Green Cove Springs FL 75 Liam Dougherty RHP 6-2 200 R-R IMG Academy Hendersonville FL 112 Landon Green RHP 6-1 185 R-R TNXL Academy Clearwater FL The Gators once again find their way inside the top 10 with another strong 2027 recruiting class, led by Kinon Bastian. The outfielder has a 6-foot, 190-pound frame and plus athleticism with speed and strength. The PG All-American also shows some juice in the bat for the right-handed hitter. Bastian is joined by fellow All-American Juan Diaz, the 6-foot, 180-pound shortstop has an...
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Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 11/9/2026

2027 MLB Draft Reports: 1-100

Tyler Henninger
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2027 MLB Draft Board: Top 200 1. Dylan Seward | SS | Norco | S-R | Eastvale, CA | Commitment: Tennessee Seward is a lean, athletic infielder with loud tools throughout the profile. The California prep is a switch-hitter with lightning quick hands. He has shown quality in-game power from both sides of the ball, despite a smaller build. There have been swing and miss issues with fastballs at times. Seward is a top of the class, 80-grade runner with the ability to steal bags often. He is a plus defender at shortstop with twitchy and fluidity. 2. Brendan Lawson | SS | Florida | L-R | Toronto, ON Lawson is a strong 6-foot-3, 215-pound infielder with massive offensive upside with a consistent track record. The left-handed hitting shortstop possesses easy raw power that translates well in-game. There is a strong feel to hit to go with the impact. The approach can become overly patient at times,...
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Tournaments | Story | 11/8/2026

14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 1

Tyler Russo
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2031 C/OF Jace Winston (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.) had a really nice day at the dish as he picked up a couple hits in his first game, both well-struck, and then launched a bomb in game 2. He’s one of the more physical players here who can really impact the baseball already, and the consistency in which he’s hitting this fall is a great sign going into 2027. 2031 SS/RHP Weston Stalls (Blackstock, S.C.) came in for a couple innings of relief on the day and showed off the arm talent running the fastball up to 87. It’s a fast arm and he generates real life to the fastball, while the breaking ball is a good pitch as well.   ‘31 SS Parker Smith (NC) went 3-for-3 to open the weekend, this a line drive single the other way. 6’2/140 & can accelerate the barrel already, intriguing projection. #NatAllState @PG_Coastal https://t.co/Z7C5kDGdIM — Perfect Game...
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General | General | 11/6/2026

Class of 2028 Rankings Update

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College | Recruiting | 11/16/2026

Head of the Class: No. 10 Mississippi State

Anthony Gambardella
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Complete 2027 Mississippi State Recruiting Class  10. Mississippi State Head Coach: Brian O’Connor | Recruiting Coordinator: Kevin McMullan Total Signees: 10 | Top 100 Signees: 6 Top 5 Recruits RK Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST 4 Connor Salerno LHP 6-4 225 R-L Sun Valley Indian Trail NC 26 Deuce Jenkins OF 6-1 210 L-L Jackson Academy Brandon MS 34 Sullivan Reed 3B 6-2 220 R-R Lamar Meridian MS 50 Kyler Meccage OF 6-2 192 L-L IMG Academy Bradenton FL 54 Devlan Daniel OF 6-0 215 S-R Indian Hill Cincinnati OH Head Coach Brian O’Connor and his staff are currently slotted at no. 10 in the Class of 2027 Recruiting Rankings, with six recruits that land inside the Top 60 according to the PG Player Rankings. The Bulldogs finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 43–19 and a 16–14 record in SEC play. Looking to add more firepower to the...
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Tournaments | Story | 11/9/2026

Class of 2028 Rankings Risers

Jason Phillips
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Complete Class of 2028 Rankings   '28 OF Beau Cazin (MN) sends a ringing shot to RF, settling for a loud 2B. Projectable LH pop, creates length & meets the ball w/ good strength. #WeAreUK commit #WWBAWorlds @PG_WiscMinn @SpectsBaseball https://t.co/TqEJfyPk5P — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 5, 2026 Beau Cazin, SS, Blaine, Minn.  Previous Rank: 265 | Current Rank: 84 One of the big winners coming out of the WWBA Underclass World Championship in Fort Myers, Florida was outfielder Beau Cazin. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed hitter was named to the All-Tournament Team after a 7-for-13 performance for Spects National 2028 Friedrichs. With his innate feel to control the barrel with a hanging trigger, he recorded numerous loud barrels finishing with six doubles over six games. The University of Kentucky commit could always hit but the power really started...
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Tournaments | Story | 11/6/2026

National All State Preview: Week 1

Hannah Jo Groves
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This weekend, teams from all around the country in the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions will converge on the Houston area for the 2026 PG National All-State Select Championships. The 10U division will have 22 teams, 12U will have 23 and 14U will have 22. All ages have many different states represented - from Hawaii, to the Pacific Northwest, to Arizona, to New England, to Carolina to Florida and many more. “National All-State brings together the best players in the country across Houston,” national crosschecker and northeast scouting director, John McAdams, said. “It’s a fun atmosphere for ultimate bragging rights amongst all the regions the PG platform reaches domestically while serving as a good litmus test for myself, Jheremy Brown and Tyler Russo to see the players. We get another glimpse at the end of the year as we start to formulate our initial thoughts on the...
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Draft | Rankings | 11/6/2026

2027 MLB Draft Board Update: Top 200

Tyler Henninger
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PG Draft Content Hub With the fall season winding down and the winter months approaching, it is time for another draft board update.  After getting more live looks and gathering information from the fall action across the country, we have expanded the board to a Top-200. The class continues to feature an intriguing mix of arms from both the prep and college ranks, along with an enticing position player pool.  There is still plenty of time for new names to emerge and established prospects to continue to improve their draft stock, but here is where things stand as we head into the winter.  * denotes draft eligible sophomore Rk. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Dylan Seward H SS S-R Norco Eastvale CA Tennessee 2 Brendan Lawson C SS L-R Florida Toronto ON 3 Dax Whitney C RHP R-R Oregon State Blackfoot ID 4 Tomas Valincius C LHP L-L Mississippi State...
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College | Story | 11/6/2026

College Fall Notebook: November 6

Craig Cozart
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Virginia Cavaliers  2026 In Review:  Under the leadership of first year Head Coach Chris Pollard, the Cavaliers won 37 games which was the second most victories by a first-year coach in program history.  Virginia went (37-23) finishing tied for 8th in the ACC and earned an at-large bid to the Hattiesburg Regional.  They fielded a talented offense that averaged over 8-runs per game, highlighted by AJ Gracia and Eric Becker who were both selected on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft.  While the defensive squad wasn’t quite as elite as usual, they were ultra-competitive on the mound with a strong rotation and lock down bullpen.  With plenty of talent returning for Pollard and his staff in ’27, they should be a force on a national level once again.  Impact Returners:    Senior Antonio Perrotta (.266/.459/.431, 5 HR, 6 2B, 24 RBI) experienced...
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