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High School  | General | 4/7/2026

Iowa Spring League Notes: Week 1

Perfect Game Staff
Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell (2027, Atkins, Iowa) was solid on both sides of the ball this weekend. He was able to show a clean move working into it, with the feel to impact it out in front and drive hard through contact. He had good barrel accuracy with feel to drive the ball well, especially working pull-side. He was 4-for-8 on the weekend with a double to his credit, driving in 7 runs as well. Mitchell-Birdsell also put together a good outing on the mound, delivering 2 innings of scoreless work with 3 punchouts. He worked the low 80s with some run, flashing a mid-70s curveball with good 11-5 shape and depth. 

Maddux Mueller (2026, Amana, Iowa) LH bat with plenty to like in the batter’s box, and he put together a solid showing this weekend. He finished 2-for-3 with a double, demonstrating both contact ability and the capacity to drive the baseball for extra bases. Mueller features a smooth left-handed swing with a shorter stroke through the zone, allowing him to stay efficient and repeatable with his timing. He does a good job getting extended through contact, which helps him maintain barrel control and impact the ball consistently to the gaps. His approach stands out as well, as he works counts effectively and shows an understanding of pitch selection, looking for pitches he can handle and drive. Mueller presents a disciplined offensive profile with a blend of contact skills, approach, and developing impact that projects well moving forward.



Sam McDermott (2027, Epworth, IA) had an impressive weekend on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he worked 2 scoreless innings while allowing no hits and striking out 5, consistently attacking hitters with a FB 77–83 mph  that he commanded to both sides of the plate. He showed the ability to work ahead in counts and maintain pressure on hitters, pairing the FB with a 70–74 mph breaking ball that he used to generate swings and misses. His delivery repeated well, allowing him to stay in the zone and keep hitters off balance throughout his outing. At the plate, he added two extra-base hits over the weekend, showing a consistent ability to impact the baseball. His offensive approach features an athletic swing with strong lower-half usage.

Brady Rissman (2028, Peosta, IA) turned in a strong 4 inning outing, striking out 8 while consistently attacking hitters. He worked with a fastball in the upper 70s that he was able to command to both sides of the plate, showing confidence in landing it for strikes early in counts. The fastball played up due to his ability to locate and change eye levels, keeping hitters from settling in. He complemented the heater with a mid-60s breaking ball that he was able to land early in counts, giving him an effective secondary option. The ability to throw both pitches for strikes allowed him to stay ahead and dictate at-bats throughout the start. 

Lincoln Berding (2026, Mason City, IA) delivered a dominant 2 inning outing, striking out 5 while allowing no hits. He worked with a FB 85–89 mph that showed present life, allowing him to challenge hitters and miss bats at the top of the zone. The velocity played well as he consistently attacked the strike zone and stayed aggressive throughout his appearance. He complemented the FB with a 75-80 mph breaking ball that featured solid shape and he was able to land early in counts. That secondary pitch generated swings and misses while also helping him disrupt timing and keep hitters guessing. Throughout the appearance maintained a strike-throwing approach while mixing in quality secondaries to control at-bats and consistently produce weak contact.

Tyler Edgar (2027, Oskaloosa, IA) put together a productive weekend at the plate, going 3-for-4 with 2 walks. He showed a short, athletic swing with good rhythm and balance that allowed him to stay consistent in the box. The lower half is engaged well, helping him generate power while remaining grounded through contact. He controls the barrel effectively, allowing him to square balls up and find the gaps. His ability to get on base multiple times highlights a disciplined approach and strong plate awareness. 

Caleb Paulson (2026, Asbury, IA) showed a polished approach at the plate throughout the weekend, finishing 5-for-6 with 2 extra-base hits and 7 RBI. He uses a smooth, controlled load with advanced timing, allowing him to consistently get the foot down early and stay balanced through contact. The swing is repeatable, and he does a good job letting the barrel work through the hitting zone rather than forcing contact. He stays through the baseball well, particularly to the opposite field. His approach reflects a strong feel for the strike zone and an ability to handle a variety of pitch types and locations.

Blake Davis (2027, Keokuk, IA) went 2-for-5 on the weekend, continuing to show a consistent offensive profile at the plate. He gets the foot down early and maintains a controlled, repeatable move into contact, allowing him to stay on time and handle pitches across the zone. The swing features a clean barrel path with good balance, which helps him consistently square balls up. He shows the ability to stay on the outer half and use the opposite field effectively. His physical, strong frame supports his present tools and allows for continued strength and impact potential moving forward. Showcased his repeatable swing that translated into consistent contact throughout the weekend.

Brady Wick (2027, Riverside, IA) showed a controlled barrel through the zone with a compact, repeatable swing that allows him to consistently find the barrel. His approach reflects a good feel for using the entire field, staying balanced and on time with pitches. Contact quality remained steady, as he was able to square balls up and drive them. For the weekend, he went 3-for-6, continuing to show consistency in his at-bats. His compact frame and strong barrel accuracy translate into reliable contact and gap-to-gap production.

Danny Doyle (2027, Cedar Rapids, IA) showed well at the plate over the weekend, finishing 4-for-7 with 3 RBI. He features an athletic frame with noticeable projection and overall athleticism. Doyle handled the bat effectively, using a shorter stroke through the zone that allows for consistent barrel accuracy and contact quality. He showed the ability to impact the ball to all fields, staying balanced and controlled in his approach. His swing translates well into repeatable contact, giving him the ability to square up pitches and drive them with intent. Doyle displayed projectable tools in the box with a solid foundation to continue building on offensively.

- Brayden Powell

Kinnick Brown (2026, Mason City, IA) This weekend batted .600 going 3 for 5 with 2 home runs and a double, as well as 3 walks. Standing at 6’0 215 he holds a big powerful frame that he moves well throughout his swing. Keeping the majority of that weight back before exploding into baseballs. His hands stay back as well with impressive barrel control and a clean bat path, leading him to be one of the biggest winners this weekend.

JP Elbert (2027, Dubuque, IA) This RHH looked like the most complete hitter the weekend saw. Hitting multiple extra-base hit and a home run. He has a simple swing paired with elite athleticism that gives him an advantage against opposing pitchers. His fast bat speed and ability to lift the baseball creates confidence in the box. He also shows the ability to use the entire field with strength. 

Johnny Evans (2027, Cedar Rapids, IA) was one of the more impressive arms this weekend throwing 2.1 innings and allowing 0 runs. He had 3 strike outs during this time on the mound. He sat 80-84, topping 85 mph and the slider was upwards of 75 mph. Throwing from a three-quarters arm slot and clean mechanics. Mixes pitches well and creates uncomfortable situations for hitters. Ability to fill up the zone was in full effect.

-Jake Underbakke-Hennessy
 
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High School | General | 4/2/2026

High School Notebook: April 2
Steve Fiorindo
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Lennex Minor (‘28 CA) absolutely destroys this offering to the PS for a 2-run shot. 2-4 on the day w/ 4 driven in. Athletic in the box w/ a quick stroke and strength throughout the frame. Also closed out the game running the FB up to 88 in a St. Bernard win #PGHS @PG_Scouting pic.twitter.com/KF7BsKGcm7 — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) March 29, 2026 Lennex Minor, MIF/P, St. Bernard (2028) Minor had a massive day in my look this past Saturday in a game being played at the University of San Diego.  The sophomore had a pair of hits, one which was a no-doubt homer, and drove in four.  Minor’s athleticism jumps out on the field with twitchy actions both at the dish and in the dirt.  He features a 6-foot, 170-pound frame with room to add and generates from a strong lower half and exceptionally quick hands.  Showing two-way potential, he made an...
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Juco | Story | 4/8/2026

JUCO Top 25: April 8

Troy Sutherland
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Another week of conference play down and Johnson County continues there tear through the spring of 2026, they retain the top spot with Gaston nipping their heels at number 2 for the third consecutive week. McLennan jumps up to number 3 with a big series sweep over rival Texas powerhouse, Weatherford. Out west, Cochise just keeps rolling in the desert and California looks to be hotly contested all the way down the final stretch. A couple of debut appearances down the board with Harford, CCF, and Linn Benton all earning their spot on our top 25 for the first time in the first week of April. So many great records out there it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out with so many teams vying for seeding and conference championships on this final stretch run. Rank Team Record 1 Johnson County (KS) 38-2 2 Gaston (NC) 38-3 3 McLennan (TX) 29-7 4 Chipola (FL) 34-7 5 Walters State (TN)...
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College | Rankings | 4/8/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 8

Nick Herfordt
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We are past the midpoint of the college baseball season and the stakes are rising by the week. Conference races are tightening, schedules are getting harder, and the résumés that will matter in the selection room are being written right now — one series at a time. This week's most significant development came in Division II, where North Greenville swept Young Harris in three consecutive one-run games to claim the top spot for the first time this season, knocking Tampa from a perch they've held most of the year. It's a genuine changing of the guard at the top, and it's exactly the kind of shakeup that makes this stretch of the season worth paying close attention to. Across all three divisions the picture is coming into focus. In Division I NAIA, Georgia Gwinnett remains the standard while Taylor and Cumberlands continue to make their cases from behind. In Division III,...
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College | Story | 4/7/2026

College Players of the Week: April 7

Craig Cozart
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April 7th Perfect Game/Player of the Week:  Andrew Williamson, OF, UCF  The UCF Knights (20-9) are coming off one of their biggest series victories in years when they went to Morgantown and took down the Mountaineers to take control of the Big 12 regular season standings.  The offense put on quite the performance and Andrew Williamson set the tone by leaving the yard in his first at-bat of the weekend launching a towering home run over the centerfield wall.  The 6-0/195 lefty from St. Petersburg, FL has one of the sweetest strokes in the college game today and when he goes, so do the Knights.  In the 3-game series, the junior collected 6 hits in his 10 at-bats, scoring 6 runs, on 5 walks, a double and he launched 3 home runs all told.  While he had a stretch earlier in the season where he was searching for his stroke a bit, he is getting locked in at the...
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College | Rankings | 4/6/2026

College Top 25: April 6

Vincent Cervino
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With another week in the books, some teams at the top continue to prove they are elite, and others continue to fall by the wayside.  Meanwhile, there were several teams that had been lingering outside the Top 25 that had huge weekends to put themselves in the thick of things as every weekend has significant consequences for good or for bad.  The No. 1 UCLA Bruins (29-2) have now pushed their win streak to an incredible 23-games as they swept USC (27-6) who was previously ranked No. 7 in the poll.  The Bruins are off to a perfect (15-0) start in Big Ten play and are without a doubt the most complete team in the country right now.  The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (26-5) move up to No. 2 this week after they dismantled now No. 12 Auburn (22-9) in the midweek and then swept Cal on the West Coast last weekend.  Texas (26-5) moves down one spot to No. 3 this week after...
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Draft | Mock Draft | 4/3/2026

PG Staff Mock Draft

Jheremy Brown
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Welcome to another Perfect Game Mock Draft. This is not your typical mock draft as it features 15 different GMs drafting the first two rounds of the draft. Each member of the mock draft was assigned two teams and as such will be drafting all of the picks in the first two rounds for each responsible team. The actual draft order will be presented below and we will dive into how teams made their selections and how they feel about the players drafted. It is important to note that this is not how we think the draft will play out in almost any capacity. This is simply an exercise 4 months ahead of time with a large portion of the scouting staff and some picks fall under personal favorites, best available, and a multitude of other factors. Chicago White Sox 1:1 Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA | 1:41 Jack Radel, RHP, Notre Dame The White Sox don’t overthink here and select Roch Cholowsky, who has...
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High School | General | 4/2/2026

NHSI Scout Notebook

Cam McElwaney
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An extended look at ‘26 RHP Wilson Andersen… 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 K. @HailStateBB signee. #NHSI26 @JesuitBaseball @Florida_PG @PG_Draft @PGAllAmerican https://t.co/VLwECd2qZ8 pic.twitter.com/JbTFR3Gd2l — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) March 30, 2026 Wilson Andersen, RHP, Tampa Jesuit  Andersen got the ball on day two of the event and showed a quick tempo, pounding the zone with a power mix. He ran the fastball up to 97 mph, working comfortably in the mid-90s, with a power curveball/changeup mix he showed confidence in. He’s one of the top right-handers in the class that saw his stock rise in Cary. Andersen is signed with Mississippi State.    An extended look at ‘26 RHP Cooper Sides… 5 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K. @LSUbaseball signee. #NHSI26 @olubaseball @PG_Draft @California_PG https://t.co/Ag1MfBAR5a pic.twitter.com/5wSszVjBn8...
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All American Game | Story | 4/2/2026

All American Classic Heading to Citizens Bank

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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 DICK’S ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC HEADED TO CITIZENS BANK PARK IN 2026   Perfect Game makes debut at iconic Phillies venue during America’s 250th birthday celebration   Former Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel named Honorary Chairman of All-American Classic   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Thursday, April 2, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that the 2026 Perfect Game DICK’S All-American Classic will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, marking the first time a Perfect Game event has ever been held at the iconic home of the Philadelphia Phillies.   The game will take place on...
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College | Rankings | 4/1/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 1

Nick Herfordt
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Welcome to another week of Perfect Game Small School baseball — and if you're looking for clarity at the top, you've come to the wrong place. Across all three classifications, the No. 1 spot is very much an open question, and nobody is sleeping comfortably right now. In NCAA Division II, Pittsburg State is stumbling at precisely the wrong moment, leaving the door cracked wide open for hungry challengers to come knocking. In the NAIA, defending national champion LSU Shreveport has dropped four straight and suddenly looks far more vulnerable than a program of their pedigree ever expects to be. And in NCAA Division III, the race for the top ranking is less a competition and more a ten-car pileup of elite programs, none of whom have done enough to pull away — and all of whom have done plenty to deserve it. Three classifications, three vacancies at the top, and a whole lot of...
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