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College  | Story | 2/24/2026

College Players of the Week: Feb. 24

Photo: Dax Whitney (Hank Hager/OSU Athletics)
February 24

Perfect Game/Player of the Week:
Will Gasparino, OF, UCLA




After playing 117 games, launching 27 doubles and 25 home runs in Austin, TX for the University of Texas, Will Gasparino decided it was time to head back to his hometown of Los Angeles, CA. Based on his performance in the first two weeks of the season for the Bruins, he looks very comfortable and ready to push his name up the Draft Board. UCLA (6-1) enters 2026 with incredibly high expectations, jumped to No. 3 in our Top 25 poll with their 3-game sweep of previously ranked TCU and Gasparino provided much of the offensive firepower. For the week, the 6-6/220 outfielder went 7 for 13 good for a .538 BA, with a double, 5 home runs and 13 RBI. That brings his slash line through 7-games to .391/1.304/.548 with a double, a triple, 6 home runs and he has driven in a total of 15 runs. The scary thing is that Gasparino is just beginning to tap into his extensive skillset and the Bruins have one of the deepest lineups in the nation. All indicators are that UCLA is headed towards another Big Ten title and trip to Omaha, with the pieces to bring home all the hardware this time around.

Perfect Game/Pitcher of the Week:
Dax Whitney, RHP, Oregon State


The Oregon State Beavers (4-3) hit an unexpected bump in the road this weekend at the Round Rock Classic, dropping their last two games of the weekend to Southern Miss and Purdue. However, there is no reason for the fanbase to panic just yet since there is a young man named Dax Whitney who will take the ball every Friday in the starting role. The 6-5/218 righty from Blackfoot, ID has the prototypical pitchers build with an atypical arm path that produces one of the best fastballs in the college game today. Whitney’s heater will reach triple digits and backs that up with a devastating cutter and an abrupt curveball creating a perfect storm for missing barrels. In his winning start against Baylor, he went 7.0 IP, throwing 96 pitches, allowing just 2 hits, no runs, and 1 walk while punching out an incredible 17 batters. For the season, the big righty has thrown 12.0 IP, surrendering 7 hits, 1 earned run, 4 walks and 23 strikeouts. Oregon State is once again looking to build a postseason-worthy resume as the only independent team in the country. With Whitney anchoring their rotation, they must feel certain that Game 1 of each series should be on their side.

Perfect Game/Freshman of the Week:
Dylan Dubovik, OF, Miami

The Miami Hurricanes (9-0) lead the nation in wins and are doing things with the sticks that are performing in an otherworldly way, even by their standards. They have scored 144 runs so far this season, meaning they are averaging 16-runs per game so far and freshman Dylan Dubovik has fit right in, leading the lineup in various categories. The 6-4/205 two-way athlete from Coral Springs, FL creates tremendous leverage and has the intrinsic timing to handle fastballs and off-speed offerings the same. In the 3-game series against Lafayette last weekend, Dubovik collected an unbelievable 9 hits in 11 official at-bats, with 5 of those being for extra-bases, 3 of them home runs and he drove in 9 RBI as well. In his 6 games, he is now slashing .846/1.769/.813 with 3 doubles, those 3 home runs, 11 RBI and he has yet to go down swinging. There is plenty of protection in the lineup and the Hurricanes are dangerous. With all that being said, Dubovik has the talent to put together not only an ACC All-Freshman type of season but a Freshman All-American campaign as well.


February 17th

Perfect Game/Player of the Week:

Tyce Armstrong, IF, Baylor

Opening Day always has a special feel with the sights, sounds and smells bringing back memories of days gone by. But no one that made their way to Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark could have imagined what they would witness in the Baylor Bears first game against New Mexico State. Enter 6-4/228, redshirt senior 1B Tyce Armstrong with his power stroke and flare for the dramatic. Transferring in after a successful career at UT Arlington, the Magnolia, TX native would etch his name in the record books with an incredible day at the plate. Armstrong would hit three grand slams in the game, becoming just the second player in NCAA history to accomplish this feat in a single game. His three home runs tied a program record, and his 12 RBIs set a new standard for the Bears. Beyond that, Armstrong matched the 50-year-old record previously set by Louisville’s Jim LaFountain back in 1976. For perspective, no Major League Baseball player has ever hit three grand slams in a single game. Expectations in Waco are higher than they have been in quite some time. Their 15-3 victory set the tone for the second straight year Baylor has opened the season with a sweep, and this club has the look of a contender in the Big 12 this year.

Perfect Game/Pitcher of the Week:

Grant Govel, RHP, USC

The USC Trojans opened the 2026 season by sweeping in-state rival Pepperdine and won Game 2 in sparkling fashion as the club threw a combined no-hitter. Sophomore righty Grant Govel took the ball in the starting role and did the heavy lifting in the 11-0 run-rule victory that only took 7-innings. The 6-0/200 starter from Rolling Hills Estates, CA was virtually flawless in his 6.0 IP as he only faced two batters over the minimum surrendering one walk and one hit-by-pitch. He uses his durable build to create a mid-90s fastball that rides through the zone setting the stage for a devastating, high spin breaker that finishes hitters quickly. Govel needed only 77 pitches to get through his outing, punching out 10 batters along the way. After making 20 appearances his freshman year, four of those starts, it appears that the righty has taken things to the next level. The Trojans have one their best clubs in the last decade and with the way the pitching performed opening weekend, they could be poised to make some noise in the Big Ten in 2026.

Perfect Game/Freshman of the Week:

Angel Laya, OF, Oregon


After the first weekend of the year the Oregon Ducks lead the nation in wins, starting off the season with a 4-game sweep of George Mason. The offense seems like it is already in mid-season form having scored 45-runs during the series and freshman Angel Laya was a huge part of that production. The 6-3/206 lefthanded hitting outfielder from San Diego, CA already looks the part in one of the most physical lineups in the nation. With a sweet swing that creates natural loft, it is a scary thought for opponents that he is just beginning to tap into his power. All told, Laya slashed .538/1.077/.600 good for an OPS of 1.677 and didn’t strikeout the entire weekend. Putting his power on display, he launched 2 HR, a double, scored 5 runs and collected 4 RBIs. The Ducks will be one of the most offensive clubs in the nation, should challenge for the Big Ten regular season title and be in position to host an NCAA Tournament once again.

College | Story | 6/11/2026

Collegiate Freshman All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards | Collegiate All Americans First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Alonzo Alvarez Miami FR 0.341 0.439 0.551 40 57 13 2 6 32 3 1B Ethin Bingaman Auburn FR 0.330 0.415 0.581 60 71 9 0 15 50 4 2B Ethan Ball Virginia Tech FR 0.310 0.420 0.660 43 63 18 1 17 52 3 3B Nico Partida Texas A&M FR 0.306 0.408 0.550 45 55 8 0 12 43 4 SS Jett Kenady California FR 0.320 0.350 0.573 36 66 17 1 11 34 1 IF Linkin Garcia Texas Tech FR 0.338 0.387 0.489 53 78 21 1 4 59 1 OF Angel Laya Oregon FR 0.296 0.396 0.538 49 66 10 1 14 47 5 OF Anthony Pack Jr. Texas FR 0.359 0.485 0.597 58 74 16 0 11 52 20 OF Jacob Parker* Mississippi State FR 0.339 0.449 0.732 51 57 10 1 18 62 7 OF Teddy Tokheim Stanford FR 0.352 0.414 0.704 40 70 19 0 17 47 0 UT Drew Grego Nebraska FR 0.326 0.417 0.531 33 57 13 1 7 44 5 DH Enzo Infelise Cincinnati FR 0.374...
Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

UBC South Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Perfect Game Staff
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Quintin Blackwell (2030, Hercules, California) has, literally, been unstoppable this weekend for Premier Banditos Deleon. In six plate appearances, he has a walk and five hits. Doing it all with a double and two triples, while stealing three bags. Plenty of coil on the front side. Hands work through zone and the barrel stays on plane for a long time. High upside bat that makes an already deep Banditos lineup even deeper. Kenson Buth (2027, Trophy Club, Texas) has been an absolute weapon on both ends for Stix 2027 Scout. At the plate, he’s 6-9 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. Linear approach with a ton of bat speed. Plenty of impact at the bottom of the zone and showing some ability to do serious damage in the middle of the field. On the mound, he went four quality innings, punching out three. The fastball lived 86-90 with carry. Good feel for the slider in the mid 70s....
Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

AZ All-State Ready to Take Place

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, eight teams will head to Goodyear Ballpark for the 2026 PG Arizona All-State tournament, setting the stage for what should be an exciting few days of baseball. With teams traveling from across the city, the field will be packed with talent and plenty of championship contenders. Among the teams competing in 16U are AZ Select, Marucci Athletics 2028 Grannis, Overfly 2028, Phoenix Phillies, Team Dinger 2028, T-Rex East Valley, USA Scout Team AZ 16U, and West Coast Ghost AZ 16U. Each team enters the weekend with its own strengths and goals, creating several intriguing storylines to follow throughout pool play and bracket action. One of the biggest teams to watch this weekend will be 10-10, T-Rex East Valley. Whether it's dominant pitching, high-powered offenses, or strong defensive play, T-Rex East Valley has already shown they can compete at a high level this season. A few...
Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

13/14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
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13u & 14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Tucker Richardson (2030, Mobile, Ala.) has already made a name for himself and he continued to play at the expected high level during his time in Hoover, finishing the tournament with a robust .700 average, collecting at least one base hit in each of his team’s games. Now the No. 10 ranked prospect in the country, Richardson more than once showed the ability to read and react to spin out of the pitcher’s hand, barreling up baseballs for a couple of his hits on the tournament. As much as the bat stands out, the defensive actions in the dirt are even better as he’s arguably the best defender in the class, making the most difficult plays look routing, including one where he charged hard on a slow roller with momentum taking him towards the third base dugout but thanks to the big arm, he was able to make the play look second...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

PG East WWBA to Get Underway

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the summer’s premier events returns to the Hoover area this week as the 2026 Perfect Game East WWBA Championship gets underway. Now in its seventh year, the event has become a staple on the summer travel baseball calendar, bringing together some of the top organizations and prospects from across the country. A total of 132 teams will compete across three age divisions, including 38 teams in the 15U division, 48 teams in the 16U division, and 46 teams in the 17U division. Past champions include organizations such as Top Gun Team Alabama, EBC, USA Prime Alabama, and defending champion USA Prime Southeast 15U. As always, the tournament field features some of the nation’s top-ranked players. In the 15U division, all eyes will be on Alabama right-hander Tristan Blalock, the No. 23 ranked player nationally in the 2029 class and the top ranked player in Alabama. Blalock...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/11/2026

Team Elite Takes Another PG Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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After capturing last year’s championship, Team Elite Scout 14U returned to Hoover looking to prove their success was no fluke. Four days later, they accomplished exactly that. Behind strong pitching, timely hitting, and the confidence that has defined the team throughout the tournament, Team Elite Scout 14U defeated SBA Bolts National 14U to claim the 2026 PG 14U National Elite Championship and secure back-to-back titles. “It’s awesome,” Team Elite Coach Blankenship said. “This is our first event of the year, so it’s good to get it to start with them, and they won it last year, so I know they are excited to do that back-to-back, so it’s pretty awesome.” The championship game showcased many of the same qualities that carried Team Elite through the tournament. Ryan Johnson delivered 4.1 scoreless innings on the mound, allowing just two hits...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Lonestar Finds Success with the Beast

Will Dembo
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Following an exciting weekend filled with standout performances at the 17u Beast of the East Invitational, Lonestar Baseball Club National capped off its impressive run by earning co-champion honors after the championship game was cut short due to inclement weather with a 6-4 score in their favor. Lonestar's strong start to the summer was fueled by dominant pitching performances and an explosive offensive attack throughout the lineup.  “It was definitely fun to see our boys compete the way they did against solid competition and have the success they did,” Lonestar National head coach Brad Dydalewicz said. “It was a great team effort to start the summer season. This team is a special group of ball players and spectacular young men that play hard and compete their tails off. They enjoy playing together and have a ton of fun on the field. It makes it fun to coach for...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

SE Summer Showdown Preview

Will Dembo
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East Cobb will host some of the top teams from near and far as over 100 different teams spanning the 13-18u age divisions will compete for a championship at the PG Southeast Summer Showdown to help their summer start strong. The highly anticipated premier Perfect Game event will commence with pool play on Thursday, June 11th while champions will be crowned on Monday, July 15th. The 13u Major division will be the youngest age group competing this weekend, but the talent will still be on full display. Doc Baseball American headlines the 11-team tournament, entering the weekend as the top ranked team in the Southeast Region, and the No. 7 team nationally. 14u will play as another major tournament and will feature three nationally ranked teams, including the No. 8 ranked 13u squad, East Cobb Astros 13u, who will compete in an older division for the second time this year. The No. 27 and No....
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Midwest Elite Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Adan Rojas (2027, Streamwood, Ill.) turned in one of the more dominant pitching performances of the weekend, striking out 10 over 5 innings while consistently dictating at-bats. The fastball worked 77–80 mph, topping at 82, and he showed the ability to elevate and miss bats when needed. His slider at 67–70 mph played as a real separator pitch, generating uncomfortable swings and late decisions. Showed strong tempo on the mound and never allowed hitters to settle in rhythm. What stood out most was his ability to maintain attack mode while still showing feel for sequencing.   Cruz Jaramillo (2030, Mount Pleasant, Wisc.) brought consistent energy to the lineup all weekend and was a tough out from start to finish. Finished with 8 hits over the tournament. The swing is compact with a strong intent to impact, and he does a nice job staying on time with his stride. When he...
Tournaments | Story | 6/10/2026

Top Prospects Set to Shine at Florida WS

Alyssa Golden
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The Florida World Series returns to Fort Myers this weekend, bringing together teams from across the state for one of Florida’s premier summer events. The four-day tournament will feature competition in the 14U through 18U age divisions as teams battle for a World Series championship. From June 11-14, some of Florida’s top prospects will take the field looking to lead their teams to a title. The 18U division features some of the tournament’s top talent, including five players ranked among the top 500 prospects nationally, three of whom play for Swamp Baseball. Outfielders Nicholas Raber and Austin Schoolcraft along with right-hand pitcher Tyler Reeder will play for Swamp Baseball. Raber is a Fort Myers native and is committed to John Melvin Christian College. He has been one of Swamp’s top offensive contributors this season. The outfielder owns a .873 OPS with...
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