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Draft  | Prospect Scouting Reports | 2/26/2026

PG Draft: Early Season Underclass Performers

Tyler Henninger
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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 | Prospect Scouting Reports | 4/24/2026

2026 MLB Draft Reports: Top 100
Vincent Cervino
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PG Draft: Top-100 Reports (April Update) 1. Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA R-R, 6-2/202, Chandler, AZ Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Roch Cholowsky has consistently ranked at the top of the class throughout the cycle due to the safety and upside of the profile. Defensively, he is a plus defender at shortstop with soft hands, consistent actions, and quality range. Not only should he stick at the position long term, he should excel there at the next level. Offensively, there is a strong mix of hit and power potential from the right side of the plate. The swing is a bit unorthodox with a shorter finish, but Cholowsky consistently finds the barrel and drives the ball with authority to all fields. He has strong bat to ball skills with impact. He has walked more than stuck out during his collegiate career, giving him a high on-base ability. The run tool is the only tool that doesn’t jump...
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Draft | Rankings | 4/24/2026

2026 MLB Draft Board: Top 400

Tyler Henninger
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Rk. Name Level 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 AJ Gracia C OF L-L Virginia Monroe NJ 7 Ace Reese C 3B L-R Mississippi State Canton TX 8 Eric Booth Jr. H OF L-L Oak Grove Bassfield MS Vanderbilt 9 Justin Lebron C SS R-R Alabama Miramar FL 10 Drew Burress C OF R-R Georgia Tech Perry GA 11 Gio Rojas H LHP L-R Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coral Springs FL Miami 12 Ryder Helfrick C C R-R Arkansas Discovery Bay CA 13 Chris Hacopian C SS R-R Texas A&M Potomac MD 14 Cameron Flukey C RHP R-R Coastal Carolina Egg Harbor Township NJ 15 Cole Carlon C LHP L-L Arizona State Tempe AZ 16 Jared Grindlinger H LHP/OF L-L Huntington...
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Press Release | Press Release | 4/23/2026

Kash Shaikh Named Perfect Game CMO

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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 NAMES KASH SHAIKH CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AND HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL   Sanford, Florida (Thursday, April 23, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Kash Shaikh has been named the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Head of International. In this role, Shaikh will serve on Perfect Game’s executive leadership team, overseeing global marketing, brand strategy, creative, partnerships and sponsorships, while leading the company’s international P&L and expansion. Shaikh brings more than two decades of experience building brands, businesses and communities across sports, media and consumer...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 4/22/2026

PG Softball Battle for the Belt

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Perfect Game Softball Battle for the Belt April 18-19, 2026 Des Moines, Iowa It was a cold and very windy weekend, but the girls still came out and put in their best efforts. If you wanted the place to see some of the state’s top talent, this was the tournament to be at. The 18u division was quite the slugfest! The Ankeny Centennial 18U -Kennedy team took down a tough Iowa Alliance Select-Benge team in the championship. Both teams had double digit homeruns on the weekend. In the 16u division the Iowa Aries CE Fire Black took control of the game from the start and never let up on the gas, taking down a solid Alliance Select- Harper team. 18U Division Kori Lincicum (2026 Ankeny, IA) of the Centennial Jaguars- Kennedy and Drake Bulldog softball commit was the weekends MVP Pitcher. Lincicum defeated a tough Alliance team in the championship game finishing with that game with 11...
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High School | General | 4/23/2026

Northeast High School Notebook

Jheremy Brown
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In a season that has already had many exciting matchups across various events, we as a staff would like to highlight or “Shout-Out” notable performers along with an Uncommitted Spotlight and Team Spotlight.  Uncommitted Spotlight: Mason Rosenberg, 1B, 2027, Bishop Eustace Prep  Uncommitted Mason Rosenberg (2027, NJ) has been an absolute force within the Bishop Eustace lineup, as the left-handed hitting slugger is hitting .481 through eleven games including six homers. The strength has vastly improved, allowing for Rosenberg to impact the baseball with authority to all fields. Couple that with improved speed and athleticism, this uncommitted 2027 can be a welcomed addition to a class looking for offense.  Team Spotlight: Northern Burlington (9-0) Northern Burlington is once again off to a hot start, as the Greyhounds sit at 9-0 thus far and have continued to...
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Juco | Rankings | 4/22/2026

JUCO Top 25: April 22

Blaine Peterson
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Another week down and Johnson County continues their torrid run to remain at number 1. They're 46-2 on the season with multiple hitters over 25 bombs which is astonishing for the level as the Cavs have announced themselves as title favorites. Just a couple of weeks left heading down the stretch and our field remains mostly the same with the two additions of midwest powerhouse Iowa Western and the Warriors of East Central who will have a tough test Wednesday in Poplarville against fellow Mississippi adversary Pearl River in a mid-week double header.   Rk. School Record 1 Johnson County (KS) 46-2 2 Gaston (NC) 47-3 3 Walters State (TN) 42-10 4 McLennan (TX) 38-8 5 Southern Nevada (NV) 33-9 6 Chipola (FL) 39-9 7 Blinn (TX) 33-12 8 Florida Southwestern (FL) 32-13 9 Florence-Darlington (SC) 42-10 10 Pearl River (MS) 39-9 11 Cloud County (KS) 40-4 12 Cochise (AZ) 39-11 13 Midland (TX)...
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College | Story | 4/23/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 23 POY Deep Dive

John Coppolella
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Each week I huddle with Vinnie Cervino and Craig Cozart  to discuss Top-25 rankings and Players of the Week. In Coppy’s Corner, I dive deeper into these Players of the Week, providing analysis from 20+ years working in baseball front offices at the highest level.     Player of the Week: Tague Davis – University of Louisville  Between 2016-2022, the University of Louisville produced 14 players taken in the Top 5 Rounds of the MLB Draft, seven of whom were taken in the 1st Round. The Cardinals haven’t produced a Top 5 Rounds pick since 2022, but that will change soon with Davis. Still only 20 years old and not draft-eligible until 2027, Davis continued his assault on college baseball this weekend with a 7-for-12 performance that included 5 HR. On the 2026 season, Davis is hitting .389 AVG / .489 OBP / .911 SLG / 1.392 OPS. That’s a 400+...
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College | Rankings | 4/22/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 22

Nick Herfordt
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The final weeks of the college baseball regular season have a way of separating programs that are genuinely postseason-ready from those that have simply been good enough for long enough. Conference tournaments loom, selection committees are paying close attention, and every game on the schedule carries weight that it simply didn't in February. This week's action, combined with the latest Perfect Game Top 25, paints a picture of a college baseball landscape where the top is clearly defined — and where the middle is a genuine battle. What follows is a cross-level look at teams across the NAIA, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division III ranks who find themselves in that uncomfortable space: not safely in, not clearly out, but firmly on the bubble. Some have built compelling résumés that should hold up under scrutiny. Others have excellent records against soft competition...
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High School | Rankings | 4/21/2026

High School Top 50 Update: April 21

Tyler Russo
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Another few weeks have wrapped up this high school season as we’re flying through the spring and most southern states are starting playoffs right around the corner. With the end of the regular season, we have another National Top 50 update to bring to you, along with this will be the start of the weekly editions of our National Top 50. We have a change at the top of the rankings as Venice (FL) takes over the top spot after just dominating their competition in the state of Florida this year. Orange Lutheran (CA) drops one spot to No. 2 after dropping a series but still holds firm at No. 2 in the country. Barbe (LA) has continued to dominate and holds onto the No. 3 spot while Tomball (TX) skyrockets in this update to No. 4 in the country, currently holding an incredible 30-0-1 record. The rest of the top-10 is names we’ve become accustomed to see with Aledo (TX) at No. 5, IMG...
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Tournaments | Story | 4/21/2026

Southeast Super NIT #2 Scout Notes

Jason Phillips
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Chase Jelks (‘30 GA)- with a long double to deep CF. Huge day from the primary SS, 5-for-6 w/ 4 doubles & 6 RBI. #SESuperNIT @TheDreamBall @PG_Georgia https://t.co/biFSzXCrUt pic.twitter.com/HCQMduedb5 — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) April 20, 2026 Chase Jelks (’30, Atlanta, Ga.)- the left-handed hitting Jelks was all over the barrel on Sunday in a pair of games for The Dream 14U Black. He finished the day with five hits in six at-bats which included four doubles and six runs batted in. His two doubles and four runs batted in played a big part in the Gold Playoffs Round 1 victory over the talented BPA squad out of California. He backed up that performance with three more hits in a quarterfinal’s loss to the East Cobb Astros 14U Orange to finish the tournament with a .600 batting average and 1.636 on-base plus slugging percentage. A primary utility infielder,...
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