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College | Story | 4/16/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 16 POY Deep Dive

John Coppolella

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 …

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College | Story | 4/23/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 23 POY Deep Dive

John Coppolella

Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 4/24/2026

2026 MLB Draft Reports: Top 100

Vincent Cervino

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...

Draft | Rankings | 4/24/2026

2026 MLB Draft Board: Top 400

Tyler Henninger

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Press Release | Press Release | 4/23/2026

Kash Shaikh Named Perfect Game CMO

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...

Softball | Softball Tournament | 4/22/2026

PG Softball Battle for the Belt

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...

High School | General | 4/23/2026

Northeast High School Notebook

Jheremy Brown

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...

Juco | Rankings | 4/22/2026

JUCO Top 25: April 22

Blaine Peterson

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)...

College | Rankings | 4/22/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 22

Nick Herfordt

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...

High School | Rankings | 4/21/2026

High School Top 50 Update: April 21

Tyler Russo

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...

Tournaments | Story | 4/21/2026

Southeast Super NIT #2 Scout Notes

Jason Phillips

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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