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College  | Story | 4/16/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 16 POY Deep Dive

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: Jaquae Stewart – Texas State University 

If you squint a little bit, you can see some Josh Naylor or Dominic Smith in Jaquae Stewart, with a stout build like a more powerful version of the teacup from the children’s song. Lately, the Sun Belt Conference has been child’s play for Stewart as he has been on fire showing an improved hit approach and power that tracks more with his 2024 performance at Northwest Florida State College than with his 2025 experience at the University of Texas. It’s tough for any player to jump from a JUCO in Florida to the big stage in Austin, but the resilience that Stewart has shown this season for Texas State is elevating his chance to play at the next level. It’s an underdog story, not unlike the 1991 movie “Necessary Roughness” about the Texas State Armadillos, a fictional account of a team of misfits shaking up college football. Stewart and the real-life Texas State Bobcats are taking a quantum leap forward. 

Carry Tool:
Hit. Stewart’s bat is going to carry him and he’s having a nice season with a .306 AVG / .423 OBP / .653 SLG / 1.076 OPS line. Digging deeper into the numbers gets you more excited about Stewart, who has hit well against better velocity with a .400 AVG against FB 93 mph or higher. This jives with his strong performance on Friday nights: .342 AVG / .468 OBP / .737 SLG / 1.205 OPS. There’s some hidden value inside this left-handed bat. 



Pitcher of the Week: Logan Reddemann – UCLA  

UCLA has been the best college baseball team in 2026, and Reddemann has been its best pitcher. On Friday night, he had his best outing of the season – and career – pitching 8 innings, allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, and striking out 18 hitters, tying a school record set by Rob Henkel back in the year 2000 (https://conanobrien.fandom.com/wiki/In_The_Year_2000). It’s the culmination of a breakout season for Reddemann, a transfer who pitched for the University of San Diego in 2024-2025, who just continues to get better and better. With a 79 SO/8 BB ratio – second best in college baseball behind Dax Whitney (see below) – Reddemann is forcing his way into 1st round consideration for the 2026 MLB Draft. His stuff is plenty good with 56% usage of a FB that averages 95 and has been up to 98, 18% usage of a hard CH 83-85 that generates 45% miss and 44% chase, 17% usage of a hard SL 87-88, and 9% usage of a hard CB. He can probably scrap the CB – it’s his least effective pitch – and has even been a little bit unlucky in terms of outcomes with a .333 BABIP. There’s a lot of helium here, and for good reason: Reddemann continues to improve, and, with exquisite control and command, fronting the best team in the country, the rest of the season should be a lot of fun. 

Carry Tool: Control and Command. Reddemann pitched well in the Cape Cod League last summer with a 25 SO/3 BB ratio over 22.1 IP. That’s continued this year with the 79 SO/8 BB ratio in 53.2 IP. And it’s been even better on the Road, where Reddemann sizzled on Friday night, with a 44 SO/3 BB ratio away from Westwood. MLB teams get excited by pitchers with this type of Control and Command because of the quick ROI and almost immediate impact at the highest level. 

Freshman of the Week: Caden Glauber – University of North Carolina 

In the Year 2000 (that’s the second reference), Johan Santana was a Rule 5 selection by the Minnesota Twins from the Houston Astros. The Twins carried Santana all season, using him mostly out of the bullpen for that season and in a swing type role, starting and relieving, from 2001-2003. In 2004, Santana became a full-time starter and won the AL Cy Young Award. He won it again in 2006. 

North Carolina is kind of doing the same thing with Caden Glauber. He’s already up to 42.0 Innings Pitched in 2026 – as a point of reference, Reddemann has been one of the best starters in college baseball and has only 11.2 more innings pitched than Glauber – in a swing type role where he has made one start for the Tar Heels. Expect Glauber to be a full-time starter in 2027 and beyond with three above average pitches: FB 94-96, a hard SL 81-85, and a late fading hard CH 83-87 that could be his best weapon with late drop. Glauber is 4-0, 1.71 ERA with 42.0 IP, 26 Hits, 20 BB, 51 SO, and only 1 HR allowed for the entire season. One of the youngest players in college baseball (DOB 1-10-08), he will be 20.5 years old for the 2028 MLB Draft and a favorite not only of analytical models but scouts and all baseball personnel. 

Carry Tool: Changeup. It’s a weapon. How much of a weapon? How about left-handed hitters are hitting a combined .091 AVG / .241 OBP / .159 SLG / .400 OPS (!) against Glauber this season, with one extra-base hit in 44 at-bats. As he continues to develop and improve his control and command, Glauber could have an upside similar to prime James Shields: a durable and athletic RHS with multiple above average pitches offerings and a killer CH. Watch for Glauber in 2027 and 2028. 

National Nuggets (things that caught my eye this week): Last week’s Coppy’s Corner spoke about Arizona State’s Landon Hairston, who continued his assault on college pitching by winning Big 12 Player of the Week after going 9-for-22 with five homers and 14 RBIs on the week … one other note on Hairston, which I somehow missed: he is the son of ex-MLB player Scott Hairston, the nephew of Jerry Hairston Jr., the grandson of Jerry Hairston, and the great-grandson of Sam Hairston – in other words, he is baseball royalty … while I may have brought luck to Landon Hairston this past week, I may have jinxed his main competition to go 1/1 in the 2027 MLB Draft: Dax Whitney … Whitney had arguably the worst start of his career on Friday at home against Cal Poly, lasting only 2 innings and allowing 5 Hits and 2 ER, although he was likely pulled because of a substantial lightning delay and the fact that he is the best pitching prospect in college baseball … despite that tough outing, on the season, Whitney is 5-0, 1.64 ERA with 90 SO/16 BB ratio in 49.1 IP featuring multiple plus and plus-plus offerings … those 90 SO have come over the course of 175 AB, with an equal dominance of both RH (56 SO in 108 AB) and LH (34 SO in 67 AB) hitters … it’s Chase Burns / Paul Skenes quick-to-the-Big-Leagues type stuff and could make a fascinating decision for an organization like the Colorado Rockies … 


College | Rankings | 6/25/2026

College Top 25: Final Update

Vincent Cervino
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With a postseason run for the ages, the Oklahoma Sooners (43-23) took home the National Championship and naturally finish the 2026 season as our No. 1 team in the land.  It is the third national title for the Sooners, playing in their 12th CWS and making their fourth championship series appearance.  They add to previous national titles won in 1951 and 1994 and did it by taking the most difficult path of any team in this year’s tournament.  In the NCAA Tournament, Oklahoma took down national seeds, No. 2 Georgia Tech twice, No. 3 Georgia twice, No. 5 UNC twice, No. 7 Alabama and No. 15 Kansas twice.  This was the second time that head coach Skip Johnson has led the Sooners to the CWS Championship Series since 2022 and the first time he has taken home the crown.  The North Carolina Tarheels (54-14) was one win away from their first national title and finish...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

Freedom Classic Opens Holiday Weekend

Alyssa Golden
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More than 30 teams from the 14U-18U age divisions will head to Fort Myers, Florida this Fourth of July weekend for the seventh annual Perfect Game Freedom Classic. The tournament, running July 3-6, features several nationally ranked prospects from across the country as teams look to compete for a championship. Headlining the field are twin brothers Derek and Ryan Yormark of Merrick, New York. Right-handed pitcher Derek Yormack is the No. 51-ranked player in the class of 2027, the No. 1 player in New York and the No. 5-ranked right-handed pitcher in the country. First baseman Ryan Yormark comes in just behind his twin brother as the No. 3 overall player in New York, the No. 5 first baseman in the nation and the No. 90-ranked player nationally. Both brothers are committed to Vanderbilt. Derek Yormark has established himself as one of the top two-way prospects in the 2027 class. He has run...
Tournaments | Story | 7/2/2026

14u West World Series Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
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Asher Contreras (2030 | Las Vegas, NV) The 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter and outfielder was one of the most dangerous hitters in the tournament for Wow Factor Nv 2030, stuffing the stat sheet while displaying an impressive combination of power and speed. He finished the weekend with 9 hits, including two doubles and a home run, while driving in seven runs and scoring five more. He also swiped three bases and worked three walks, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses while showing feel for the zone with just one strikeout all weekend. His ability to hit for extra bases while also creating offense on the bases made him one of the most impactful offensive performers at the event.    Braylen Silva (‘30 | NV) RBI 2B for GBG Vegas 14u Red. Direct path, quick trigger, & barrel feel. Solid 2-hole stick creating offense all day #14UWestWS...
High School | General | 7/1/2026

PG High School All-Americans

Tyler Russo
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High School Top 50: Final Update With the High School season all wrapped up, today we take a look at our First, Second and Third Team All-Americans from around the country. Below you'll find three teams with stats that seem otherworldly from players who'll likely hear their names called in the coming week's MLB Draft. Within the "Notable Stats" section you'll see the individual award winners as well. First Team All-American Pos.  Name Class School State Commitment Notable Stats C Cole Prosek 2026 Magnolia Heights MS Ole Miss .595 BA, 18 HR, 79 RBI 1B Will Adams 2026 Hoover AL LSU .489, 13 HR, 52 RBI IF James Tronstein 2026 Harvard-Westlake CA Vanderbilt .531, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 21 XBH IF Grady Emerson 2026 Fort Worth Christian TX Texas .508, 8 HR, 56 RBI, 34/35 SB, National POY IF Jacob Lombard 2026 Gulliver Schools FL Miami .477, 10 HR, 52 R, 42 H, 14 SB OF Martin Shelar 2026 Marist GA...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
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16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2  ‘28 AJ Bonnette (TX) with 7 Ks thru 4 IP thus far, living 89-91 w/ heavy traits. Filling up all four quads & attacking hitters early in counts. Mixing a slurvy breaker & turning the CHG over well. @PG_Uncommitted #NatElite @Texas_PG pic.twitter.com/oz2XXoKHvt — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Aj Bonnette (2028, Keller, Texas) showed out on both sides of the ball at the National Elite Championship, but really stood out on the mound Tuesday. He toed the rubber in round two of the playoffs, proceeding to toss six innings with eight punchouts and zero earned runs allowed. The 6-foot southpaw filled up all four quadrants of the strike zone, attacking hitters early and often with his fastball. The heater lived in the 88-91 mph range with heavy traits, often setting up his slurvy breaking ball. Bonnette showed good feel...
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

Performance Baseball Rolls On

Kinley Kitchens
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Championship teams often reveal themselves when the game isn’t going their way. Performance Baseball 2028/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team did exactly that. Trailing Florida Burn 2028 Scout through four innings, the Brewers refused to panic. Instead, they relied on timely hitting, consistent pitching, and an unselfish approach at the plate, rallying a five-run fifth inning before pulling away for a 9-5 victory to clinch their spot in the semifinals. The comeback was fueled by contributions throughout the lineup. Six different players drove in runs, including two RBIs each from Aiden Capobianco and Cameron Massey, while Matthew Heredia, Parker Weston, Ethan Smith, and Aj Bonnette each added an RBI of their own. On the mound, Derek Wenzel set the tone with 3.2 solid innings before Ethan Smith shut the door in relief, helping preserve the comeback victory. Although the Brewers have had a...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/1/2026

JK Select Hawaii Tackles 14u West WS

Emily Hicks
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JK Select Hawaii capped off an impressive tournament run by defeating GBG Vegas 14u Red14-4 in the championship game on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark, claiming the 14u West World Series title. From the opening pitch, JK Select controlled the pace of the game. The offense jumped out early, scoring 6 runs in the 1st inning after timely hits from MVP Sean Shindo and Kade Manarpaac. The early lead gave the pitching staff confidence as they worked efficiently through the opposing lineup. “I've worked hard to get better at my game for the past few months; it means a lot that I did well and performed in a tournament like this” said Shindo. Starting pitcher Maddox Prones turned in a strong performance, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 batters over 3 innings. The defense backed the effort with great plays in the middle infield, preventing GBG Vegas from building momentum....
Tournaments | Story | 7/1/2026

"Wow" Swings Catch Eyes at 16u Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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On the second day of the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, one swing turned heads across the ballpark. The next one brought everyone to a stop. With Wow Factor Nation 16U trailing midway through its matchup against Sandlot Scout Team 2028, Micheal O'Connor launched a solo home run to spark the offense. Just one batter later, Aaron Frink stepped into the box and sent another ball over the fence, delivering back-to-back home runs that quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the tournament’s opening days. Parents gathered along the nets, players from previous games stopped to watch, and college scouts turned their attention toward the action as the two towering swings energized the crowd and brought new life to the game. Although Wow Factor Nation ultimately lost 5-3 after a hard-fought performance, the back-to-back home runs served as a reminder of the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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Following a jam-packed week of entertainment at the 17u WWBA Championships, the top nationally ranked program, USA Prime 17u National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, faced off against Stacked Baseball 17u (No. 80 nationally) in the highly anticipated championship matchup as both teams looked to earn one of the most prestigious titles in all of travel baseball. Each talented squad entered the finale undefeated, but Stacked Baseball continued their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the Detroit Tigers Scout Team 10-2 in mercy rule fashion to become national champions behind explosive bats and impressive pitching. Stacked Baseball was the overwhelming top team throughout the week as the WWBA Champions outscored opponents by an absurd 117-12 during their 11-0 run. “We got some talented kids, but we played against a little bit of Goliath over there,” Stacked Head Coach Mike...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

Perfect Game Staff
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17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4  Day 5 | Day 6 Shea Corona (2027, Brooklyn, N.Y.) showcased some loud stuff out of the bullpen for MLB Breakthrough Series 2027. The New York native and primary shortstop topped out at 93 with the fastball, sitting comfortable in the 90-92 range. Corona paired it with a sharp and tight slider at 81-83, staying on the same plane until late. The pitch plays well already and the delivery is very athletic. The uncommitted right-hander went three scoreless and was in the zone plenty, striking out two while not allowing a walk. '27 SS Moises Gudino (FL) continues to stay red hot, working a long AB & cracking an oppo 2B on the 8th pitch. Really seeing ing well. #WWBA @Florida_PG https://t.co/OjNJ8Bmzao pic.twitter.com/WoDDp35EI1 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 30, 2026 Moises Gudino (2027, Tampa, Fla.)...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Texas Twelve Firing On Full Cylinders

Kinley Kitchens
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Every team hopes to start a tournament with momentum, but few make a statement quite like Texas Twelve Maroon 2028. Matched up against defending champion Excel Blue Wave National to kick off their debut in the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, Texas Twelve Maroon delivered a complete team performance, earning a hard-fought 3-2 victory and immediately establishing themselves as one of the top teams to watch this week. The win showcased the balance that has made Texas Twelve Maroon a powerful team. Strong pitching, timely hitting, and steady defense all played a role as the team held off one of the tournament’s premier programs. Right-hander Ty Antley turned in an outstanding performance on the mound, throwing a complete game while allowing only five hits and two walks over seven innings. The High Follow prospect worked consistently between 85-89 mph and mixed in a sharp...
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