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Draft  | Prospect Scouting Reports | 2/26/2026

PG Draft: Early Season Underclass Performers

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Photo: Wylan Moss (Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)

RHP Dax Whitney, Oregon State (‘27 elig.)
Whitney may not just be the best arm in next year’s class, he may be the best arm in the entire country right now. The right-handed sits 98 mph with the heater and has been up to 100 mph. Both the slider and curveball are plus offerings that he spins extremely well. Whitney will mix in a quality Gavin changeup that sits in the upper-80’s and has also introduced a new cutter. All the pitches come from the exact same release point and jump out of the hand. He commands the zone and misses bats at a high rate. The Beavers ace has opened the year with a 0.75 ERA over 12 innings 23 strikeouts to four walks. The stuff and performance is arguably the best in the country no matter the class. 



OF/LHP Blaine Brown, Tennessee (‘27 elig.)
Brown joined the Vols after transferring from Rice and has immediately become one of their best players. The left-handed hitting outfielder has shown easy power with the ability to produce triple digit EVs with ease. Through eight games he has launched four homers, collected six extra-base hits, and posted a .727 slugging percentage. The upside with the bat is obvious, but Brown also is an above-average runner and shows a plus arm in the outfield. That arm strength also gives him two-way ability on the bump. A mid-90’s with impressive carry through the zone. He has thrown two shutout innings to open the year with five strikeouts. The upside is immense and it is a really fun profile that should slot near the top of next year’s class. 

OF Angel Laya, Oregon (‘28 elig.)
Laya has quickly taken over a starting role for Oregon and has been extremely impressive to open his collegiate career. The outfielder has slashed .444/.516/.741 across his first eight games with a pair of homers and zero strikeouts. Laya possesses quality strength with a swing geared to lift the balls with authority pullside. There is quality power upside, but that has not come at the expense of swing and miss. Laya shows feel for the barrel and knowledge of the strikezone, allowing him to make sound swing decisions. The combination of power potential and a feel to hit make for a very intriguing profile that still has plenty of time to develop. 
 

OF/1B Mason Braun, LSU (‘28 elig.)
Braun has pushed his way into some playing time early despite the depth and talent on the LSU squad. The freshman has seen at-bats in eight games and started four of them. During that stretch, he has hit .421/.542/.632 with a homer and four walks. The left-handed hitting Braun controls the barrel well with strength behind it. There is a mix of power upside that has shown flashes, but still has plenty of room to develop further, and a feel to hit as well. Braun consistently finds the barrel and the ball will jump off the barrel to all fields. While his long term defensive home may wind up at first base or a corner outfield spot, the bat is impressive and he is young for the class. There is plenty of upside to get excited about. 
 

RHP Wylan Moss, UCLA (‘27 elig.)
Moss delivered another dominant relief outing for the Bruins on Saturday and has now logged 6.2 shutout innings out of the bullpen, allowing just three hits while striking out 12. There’s a lot to like here from his size/projection (6-foot-3, 200) to his delivery and his overall arsenal where he has now quietly become one of the nation’s more intriguing sophomore arms. Moss is a loose, athletic mover down the mound who repeats his delivery well and creates quality extension at release. The arm action has some length in the back, but it consistently gets back on time, allowing him to stay synced and throw strikes. His riding fastball now sits in the mid-90s and regularly generates 18–21 inches of induced vertical break, producing whiffs at the top of the zone. He pairs it with a plus changeup in the low 80s that he throws with real confidence. The pitch has excellent shape, generating significant depth and fade, and he uses it effectively against both right- and left-handed hitters. His mid-80s slider has also taken a step forward this spring, showing improved late action and producing more whiffs. Given the performance and the quality of the arsenal, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Moss work his way into a more prominent, potentially even starting role as the season progresses.

LHP Dylan Volantis, Texas (‘27 elig.)
All Dylan Volantis has done so far is solidify himself as the top college left-hander in the class. Since moving into a starting role, Volantis has been dominant. He’s turned in back-to-back seven inning outings, allowing just one run total while striking out 16 and walking only two. A 6-foot-6 lefty with long levers, Volantis works from an over-the-top slot with a notably high release height. The downhill plane he creates is a defining characteristic of his profile. His fastball sits in the low 90s, but it plays firmer due to the deception and unique angle. Hitters consistently appear late, particularly when he’s able to establish it at the top of the zone or work it in on right-handed bats. His low-80s breaking ball is a true plus pitch. It features sharp downer action and the high slot creates a steep outlier approach that makes it difficult for hitters to track. It generates both chase and awkward whiffs when executed at the bottom of the zone. He complements the curveball with a shorter, firmer slider in the mid-to-upper 80s. The slider gives him a different breaking ball shape with later, tighter action and plays well against left-handed hitters. There’s also a newer changeup in the mix, a depth-oriented offering that offers another bridge between the fastball and curve. What made Volantis effective last season remains intact, but what’s improved from some early looks is the polish within the arsenal and his ability to hold stuff deeper into outings. With his size, strike-throwing ability, multiple strong secondaries and starter traits, Volantis looks the part of a high-floor, high-ceiling rotation piece at the next level. 

C Nate Savoie, Clemson (‘27, elig.) 
Nate Savoie entered the season ranked No. 45 on our college board, and all he’s done since is rake. Through the early portion of the year, he’s slashing an eye-opening .467/.529/.833 with three home runs, consistently barreling and driving baseballs. The performance has prompted our staff to take a longer look at what could be one of the more dynamic bats in college baseball. This is a bat-first catcher profile, and the offensive tools stand out immediately. Savoie generates serious bat speed with a whippy stroke that routinely produces easy plus exit velocities, particularly to the pull side. His approach is aggressive and geared toward catching the ball out front, where his path creates natural lift and allows him to access his power with relative ease. The key will be whether the bat-to-ball skills will hold against higher-level pitching during conference play and whether he can consistently manage the strike zone. If what we’re seeing continues, the offensive ceiling is significant, potentially one of the better overall bats in the entire ’27 draft class. Defensively, the skill set behind the plate presently grades around average but there is developmental runway where refinement would meaningfully elevate the profile, as college catchers remain a consistent draft commodity. Overall, this is a clear up-arrow prospect. If the bat continues to perform at this level and the defensive gains follow, Savoie has a chance to rise well beyond his preseason ranking.
 

LHP Cooper Underwood, Georgia Tech (‘28 elig.)
A more detailed college report was filed for Underwood just days ago, but he is one of the standout freshman arms in the ACC making noise early on in the season. Over two starts, he’s allowed just four hits and punched out eight over 7.2 innings, good for a 27.6% strikeout percentage. The under the hood data looks solid as well, as he’s allowing a measly .160 slug against. Underwood has long been praised for his ability to spin the baseball and throw strikes, something he has continued to do early on in his collegiate career. It’s easy to love the handedness, feel for spin and strikes to pair along with some physical projection. He is going to be a key arm for the Jackets this spring.

OF William Johnson, UGA (‘28 elig.)
There’s an idea that freshmen rarely play at the University of Georgia these days. However, if you can hit, there’s going to be a spot for you. Cole Johnson did it all fall and has carved out a significant role for the Bulldogs early on here in the spring. The true freshman is currently sporting a 1.222 OPS over 20 plate appearances, tacking on five doubles in that sample. He’s got a sweet left-handed swing that checks plenty of boxes. After all, he was ranked 165th in the country coming out of high school due in large part to that swing. Georgia is getting an early return on its investment with Johnson. The hit tool is the calling card and is going to carry his profile nicely during his time in Athens.

SS Linkin Garcia, Texas Tech (‘27 elig.)
Garcia is sporting some really impressive numbers to start this spring. It’s a given that the following are in a small sample of forty AB’s, but still impressive regardless. To this point, he is running a 91.3% zone contact rate with a 13.9% whiff rate. He is controlling the barrel and zone well as a true freshman, and the traditional stats are looking good too. Garcia has hit his way to a 1.200 OPS to this point, including eleven total hits with four doubles and three homeruns. It’s a projectable build with current strength, present arm strength across the diamond from the left side and he’s getting into impact early on. At nineteen and ten, he is draft eligible next year. Texas Tech is reaping the benefits early from a top 100 recruit in last year’s class.
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Draft | Story | 6/4/2026

Pence Makes the Jump to 2027
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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 STANDOUT STRIKER PENCE RECLASSIFIES TO CLASS OF 2027, ACCELERATING PATH TO MLB DRAFT   Corona, California (Thursday, June 4, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Perfect Game prospect Striker Pence, one of the most watched young prospects in amateur baseball, has officially reclassified from the Class of 2028 to the Class of 2027, making the 17-year-old eligible for the 2027 Major League Baseball Draft. Pence is currently the #2 ranked player on Perfect Game’s national rankings and the top-ranked right-handed pitcher. Pence, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound right-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting first...
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Tournaments | Championship | 6/15/2026

WC Ghost Claims Arizona All-State Title

Emily Hicks
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In a championship game that featured strong pitching and sharp defense from both sides, West Coast Ghost AZ 16U pulled away late to defeat Overfly 2028, 5-3, and claim the Arizona All-State Games title. “We had discipline at the plate, on the mound, out in the field; everyone just did their thing. It was good,” said Cash Carmichael The two teams traded runs throughout the 1st and 2nd innings, making it 3-2. Followed by a single run scored at the top of the 4th by Overfly 2028, it remained tied 3-3 for most of the game. Both defenses made key plays to limit scoring opportunities, turning potential rallies into outs and keeping the pressure high in every inning. With the game deadlocked heading into the bottom of the sixth, West Coast Ghost AZ finally broke through. Bottom of the 6th, J. Haizen Reidhead recorded a single, Oren Tucker walked, and Josiah Shim was hit by pitch....
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Tournaments | Story | 6/15/2026

Coastal Region Scout Notes

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Wyatt Smitherman (2028, Durham NC) had a solid day at the plate for USA Prime Triangle 16u Stars in their matchup against the Charlotte Colts. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound shortstop has a tall athletic frame. The left handed batter displayed a mature approach at the plate. Attacks fastballs and drives them with authority. He has quick hands and gets the barrel through the zone. Uses his lower half to his advantage creating enough torque to generate his power he shown. Smitherman finished the day going 1-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBI. Zachary Days (2028, Charlotte NC) had a impressive day at the plate for the Charlotte Colts against USA Prime Coastal. The 6-foot-3, 170 pound center fielder has a tall athletic frame. Days bats from the left side with a short but powerful swing. Very disciplined during his AB’s and applies pressure on the defense. He shifts his weight to his lower half...
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Tournaments | Championship | 6/15/2026

Weather Can't Delay Top Tier Victory

Alyssa Golden
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A seven-run first inning gave Top Tier Roos American Red 2027 all the momentum they needed Sunday morning, but the road to a Florida World Series championship was far from straightforward.  After jumping out to an early lead against WBC 17u, Top Tier endured a 3 ½-hour rain delay before returning to finish off a 9-1 victory at Lee Health Sports Complex.  The championship game, which began at 8 a.m. and did not conclude until nearly 1 p.m., ended in the bottom of the fifth inning under Perfect Game’s mercy-rule format. Top Tier’s dominant performance was powered by a complete-game effort from Christian Davis and an offense that erupted for seven runs in the first inning.  Not even hours of uncertainty and lightning delays could keep Top Tier from finishing what they started.  Davis started on the mound for Top Tier and remained the entire five...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/14/2026

PG Softball Super Regionals

Erica Beach
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PG Super Regionals Dripping Springs, Texas June 6-7, 2026     DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX- The weather was nice, the Longhorns JUST won a national championship, and Perfect Game brought it’s first softball event to Dripping Springs. It was a weekend packed with college coaches, quality softball, and a great softball atmosphere. Over the course of the six-game guarantee event, our scout saw some amazing athletes. Below she highlights some of the athletes who caught her eye.   Destiny Sidiropoulos (2028, Houston, TX) of the Impact Gold HTX 16U was an incredible spark plug at the top of their lineup all weekend. She is a true triple threat who has great speed on the basepaths. She can soft and power slap, drop a sneaky bunt, and hit away with pop. Her barrel control is next level, and she is fun to watch pick apart defenses. On defense, she is versatile and athletic. She gets...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

West Coast Summer Breakout Hopefuls

Joey Cohen
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With summer ball ramping up, the priority follow lists from our scouting staff start to take shape and every year a handful of intriguing names outside the national spotlight begin to separate. Digging deeper into the West region, there’s a group of prospects currently buried outside the Top 200 who carry real breakout and helium potential over the next few months. All 10 players featured here are coming off strong high school seasons and bring traits that evaluators tend to bet on whether it’s projectable/athletic bodies, strong secondary stuff, or flashes of impact tools. They may not be household names just yet, but the ingredients are there for significant jumps by the end of the summer circuit. Don’t be surprised if several of these names are firmly in the mix and climbing up early boards in a hurry before the fall rolls around. Two innings of work here from Jonah...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/14/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Steve Fiorindo
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Nash McCarthy (2030, Camas, WA) was outstanding in his start on day two of the UBC West for NW Baum Bat, working six-innings allowing four-hits, no walks and struck out seven.  Standing at 6-foot, 170-pounds with athleticism and room to add.  Effortless mover down the bump with a low effort, up-tempo operation that produced a fastball that was up to 84.  He showed feel for the secondary offerings mixing in a firm breaking ball at 71-74 with 11-5 shape with depth.  Controlled the zone and the tempo throughout the outing, moving the ball around to all four-quadrants.  Projectable arm speed with advanced feel for the spin and strike zone.  Dylan D'Oyen (2030, Cerritos, CA) got the start for 5 Star 2030 in their opening game of the tournament and impressed over six innings of work.  Athletic mover down the mound with balance and repeats the delivery. ...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

UBC South Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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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....
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Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

WWBA East Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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Sawyer Pettit (‘27 MS) Has shown extremely well to start the summer of 2026. Its a physical left-handed hitting corner profile with big muscle mass. Will pass the eye test off the bus at the next level. The swing is clean with controlled violence and big in-air power that has shown up frequently. Good mover for the size and plays the game hard. Candidate for a big frosh season at LSU-Eunice in 2028. Keviyun McQueen (‘27 MS) Pair of barrels tied together here. Innate feel to hit with fast hands. Line drive approach that gets to pull side power in the air. Excellent athlete that will stick at a premium spot. #LaTech commit.#WWBAEast pic.twitter.com/xeintVTMil — PG Deep South (@PG_DeepSouth) June 12, 2026 Keviyun McQueen (‘27 MS) The Louisiana Tech commit just does not stop hitting. Left the yard to the pull side yesterday and followed it up with a 3-4 day with a...
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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...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

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

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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...
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