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High School  | General | 5/7/2026

High School Notebook: May 7

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Ryder Bell, LHP, Hamilton (AZ)

Bell got the ball for Hamilton in the first round of playoff action and did not blink. The young left-hander tosses 6 2/3 strong innings with four strikeouts and just one walk. Bell faced some adversity at times with runners on, but consistently competed and found a way out of most jams. An athletic operation with intent is shown on the mound. Bell throws from a lower 3/4 slot that can create a tough angle. The fastball worked 82-85 mph with armside run. It paired well with a sweeper at 70-72 mph. Bell attacked the zone with both pitches often and landed the sweeper arm side consistently. The stuff has already shown it can play against quality lineups. Bell should be a fun name to monitor over the next couple years. 
 

Cory Wuttke, OF, Hamilton (AZ)



Wuttke has put together an impressive junior season and that did not change come playoff time. The uncommitted outfielder reached base three times, walking once and collecting a pair of hits that included a solo shot over the left field wall. Wuttke utilizes a super compact swing that has quality bat speed and strength at contact. The strength allows for balls to be driven well middle to pullside. With two-strikes, strong bat to ball skills allow Wuttke to fight off tough pitches and be a hard out on opposing arms. The mix of speed and impact make for a very intriguing profile that shouldn’t remain uncommitted much longer. 

 
Abram Sherrin, SS, Liberty (AZ)

Sherrin was forced to leave the ballgame early against Hamilton, but still showed off the skill set before doing so. The Arizona commit features an athletic build with quality strength present. At the plate, a balanced operation is shown from the right side of the plate. Sherrin fires an accurate barrel with strength at contact. He can generate power middle to pullside with the ability to leave the yard. There should be even more power to tap into down the line. Defensively, the athleticism plays well at shortstop. Sherrin covers a good bit of ground and has the arm strength to play on the left side. The profile could be one that immediately makes an impact once he reaches campus next year. 

-Tyler Henninger


Gannon Grant, 2026, RHP, Center Grove (IN) checks in as the number 86 ranked prospect in the country. And the Tennessee commit has been picking up draft steam for several months now. In my first look of the spring, it was superb. Fastball started off 95-97 mph, and it comes out super easy. Settled in at 91-94 mph and did not drop below 90 mph in his outing. The fastball features good carry through the zone and was able to locate it up, down, and east to west. Works from a sidestep delivery with quick tempo, loose and flowing arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. Grant is pretty athletic and is an easy mover downhill. Repeated his mechanics and threw good strikes. The slider and curveball both operated in the low 80s that showed sharp late break and big sweep, while he also buried a changeup that he tunneled well. He threw each pitch for consistent strikes and the confidence on the mound was prevalent. To add to the repertoire, he also showed off the two-way ability in the look adding a couple of loud barrels. 


Drake McClurg, 2027, OF, Center Grove (IN) is a super twitchy centerfielder who hits atop the lineup both in the spring and summer. The Texas A&M commit showcases his hyper athleticism on both sides of the ball, as well as the gridiron. A plethora of tools standout as McClurg finds himself amongst the 5-tool athletes in the class. Whether it’s his speed, defense, or the ability to hit for average or power, it’s always on display. Even in his outs, it just looks and sounds different. The future upside with the switch-hitting prospect is special.  


Liam Delp, 2027, MIF, Center Grove (IN) showed well in this look and the athleticism was apparent whether it was at the plate or at second base. With the speed and defensive skills, the bat helps as a separator with elite bat-to-ball. The defensive awareness really stands out as a surefire tool, and the feet are super quick. The Michigan commit checks in as a top 15 player in the state of Indiana and is a fun watch with game-breaking abilities. 
 

Sam Pearson, 2027, SS, Lexington Christian (KY) has made noticeable strides over the last couple of years, but the athleticism has always stood out. The two-sport athlete has really made an impression on the diamond, despite the success on the gridiron. In my first look this spring, the Virginia Tech commit showed why he is a top player in the Kentucky class. The SS comes in at 6-foot-1, 170-lbs even though I think it profiles more in the outfield. The swing is a longer path, but it is loose with an uphill finish that creates good leverage. The arm strength is also a tool as he is currently his team’s closer and, in this game, he picked up the save where he saw his fastball hit 90 and 91 mph. A name to monitor this summer. 
 

Baird Woodall, 2028, MIF, Lexington Catholic (KY) is a super competitive look. High energy player and a team leader as a sophomore. While the size doesn’t stand out, it really doesn’t matter with Woodall. He plays the game hard and it does not go unnoticed. Works counts deep at the plate and makes the plays on the defensive side. Arm strength will be something to monitor as he currently profiles at second more than short. It’s solid bat-to-ball and keeps the barrel on plane with a line drive approach. Kid is a winner and an absolute gamer. Woodall will be one that looks to take a leap in the next updated rankings cycle for Kentucky.  


Jon Crandall, 2028, 1B, Lexington Catholic (KY) Accurate barrel is a term that I can best describe Crandall. Currently sitting inside the top 100 nationally, Crandall is having a solid spring and looks to keep that momentum into the summer and ahead of August 1st. Crandall has done well in all national events we have seen him. It’s a physical bat that looks to drive in the gaps. Does a great job of recognizing spin and drives the ball any chance he gets. Defensively, he plays a solid first base, but it’s the bat that is the separator at this juncture. Currently has six homers on the year.  


Landon Echelberry, 2028, RHP, Oregon Clay (OH) Echelberry is name that will continue to climb as we head into the summer. The two-way prospect shows premium ability at the plate and on the mound. In this look, Echelberry and his team took on his former school, Findlay, in the first matchup since he transferred schools. Emotions were a high to say the least but was dialed on the mound versus his former team. Echelberry tossed a complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts. His fastball opened 92-94 mph and was still pumping 89-92 mph by the end of game. Despite the heavy fastball, it was his secondaries (slider and changeup) that were the most effective. His slider was featured at 81-84 mph and the changeup faded at 84-85 mph. He commanded the zone and wasn’t afraid to work east west. Echelberry is also a star on the gridiron as QB1 with offers coming in already. He is a competitor by nature, so there is no calling card yet. But the ability on the diamond is very real and his name will be very popular this summer and as he heads into his junior campaign.  


Bryce Besgrove, 2028, LHP, Oregon Clay (OH) Up in northern Ohio, I had the treat to see Oregon Clay who features a 1-2 punch in the 2028 class. This time, it was Besgrove’s turn on the mound and he did not disappoint. All he did was throw a no-hitter (5 innings) and struck out 11 batters. Only issued two walks, but it was dominant, nonetheless. Besgrove features a high 3/4 slot that relies on the fastball, but the secondaries have made strides heading into this year. The changeup and slider ranged in the mid-upper 70s and spun a curveball in the mid 60s. Besgrove is another 2028 in a loaded Ohio class that just isn’t an arm, but a physical bat as well. It’s a name to monitor over the summer. 
 
-Jordan Gates 


Blake Bryant, RHP, Citizens Christian Academy

Bryant has continued to solidify his case as one of the best right-handed pitchers in the draft class this spring, with dominant performance after dominant performance. Nothing was different last week as he went seven innings, striking out twelve and allowing four hits. The fastball opened at 92-93 with life out of the hand and had 95 mph in the tank in the 7th inning. He showed he could land his slider at times, flashing wipeout deep in counts too. The changeup rounds out the mix with fading action and can throw R/R when needed. He’s an athletic mover with top end projection at 6-foot-5, 180-pounds. The mix of present stuff and projection along with how well he moves make him one of the most intriguing prep arms in the country. If the scout contingent is any indicator, you’d imagine his name is called earlier than later in July. 


Martin Shelar, OF, Marist

Shelar has been one of the biggest winners of the spring after a monster campaign at Marist. The PG All-American hit over .500 this spring with loud EV’s throughout the spring and finished the spring with 19 (official) homers. If you consider scrimmages, he hit 20 HR’s this spring and just missed hitting another in the Sweet 16 with a triple to the opposite field. He then went 109 EV double in game two as well. The athletic tools are flat out ridiculous with Shelar and always have been. The thing that’s impressed me throughout the spring is the swing decisions as he finished up with more three times the walks than strikeouts. It’s a blend of tools that’s tough to find in the high school ranks and should hear his name called in the MLB Draft this July after the spring he had. 


Brock Rein, SS, Starr’s Mill

Rein had one of the louder showings that I’ve seen throughout the spring in a loss against Cambridge in the Sweet 16. The PG All-American stepped up in the early going and hit a no doubter to the pull-side that cleared the hitting facility and then would come up in bottom 7 and hit another one to almost the exact same spot. It’s an ultra-physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame with high level bat speed and power. It’s some of the most ridiculous power in the prep class and showed up in a big way in this one. He also had the two-way ability on display throughout the spring as well. Rein is an intriguing prospect with left-side of the infield defensive tools and top of the scale power.

John Robbins III, LHP, Whitewater

Robbins got the ball against Troup County and looked strong across 5+ innings, striking out ten. The fastball sat at 89-91 mph, bumping 92 mph a handful of times early in the outing. The fastball generated in zone whiffs, and he rounds out the mix with a changeup that he sells and a breaking ball that shows short break. It’s high intent on the mound and the fastball plays well in the zone. Oh, and he also showed off the two-way ability, hitting a long homer to the middle of the field in the early going to grab the lead. Robbins was one of the driving forces behind a solid playoff run for Whitewater and showed off the two-way ability throughout the spring. 


Evan Brand, MIF, Kell

Brand was one of my favorite watches over a two-game span a few weeks back in the first round of the playoffs. The Georgia Tech commit is just a barrel machine and collected six hits in a two-game span. The feel for the barrel is special from both sides and the bat-to-ball continues to stand out in a big way. The 6-foot-1, 182-pound middle infielder is as pure of a hitter as you’ll find in the country and turned it up a notch once the playoffs arrived. He’s an intriguing prospect to keep tabs on over the upcoming year but we all know that he’ll hit at every stop.

Jamir Johnson, OF, Locust Grove

Johnson put together a great showing a few weeks back in the first round of the playoffs, going 5-for-5 in game two. It’s a pro-body at 6-foot-3, 190-pounds with high level tools across the profile. The swing is short and functional, he put together great numbers on the summer circuit and can spray the ball all over the yard. The strength plays well to the pull-side and has shown the ability to lift the ball with intent in previous looks. He runs well and will be able to play all three spots in the outfield long term. He’s been a name that scouts have continued to check in on throughout the spring as a tooled up outfielder and has some buzz heading into July.

Brock Burrus, OF, Kell

Burrus has been another underclass name that’s been good throughout this spring. He looks every bit of the part at 6-foot-6, 185-pounds with loud tools that litter the profile. Burrus is one of the top wide receivers in the state for ’27 and the athleticism really shines out in center field. He can flat out go get it out there and covers a ton of ground. In the box, he controls the levers nicely with natural leverage and a middle of the field approach. He can impact with his legs and projects at the highest level physically. It’s yet to be seen if he takes the two-sport route or if he sticks to one or the other but all of the tools are more than usable on the diamond and has quickly become one of the top uncommitted outfielders in the class.

Jake Perry, RHP, Troup County

Perry is one of the top uncommitted arms remaining in the state and he’s turned in yet another dominant spring for a state title contender in Troup County. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound right-hander took home Region Pitcher of the Year honors after posting a 1.05 ERA across 40 IP. We saw him a few weeks back taking on Whitewater and he worked at 88-89 with heavy sinking action at the bottom of the zone. The changeup is a weapon at 81-83 and can also land a breaking ball. He’s a proven strike thrower on one of the top teams in the state and is one of the best arms in the state still looking for a home in the ’26 class. 


Davis Moncus, OF/LHP, Troup County

Moncus has been one of the biggest arrow up names in the state for me this spring as he continues to show loud tools to project on. It’s a long/lean frame at 6-foot-2, 175-pounds with excellent physical projection moving forward, the left-handed swing is loose with innate barrel feel and leverages the barrel well. The ball jumps to the middle of the field in rhythm and he should only continue growing into more power as the frame fills. He’s a two-sport athlete and the athleticism from the gridiron translates onto the diamond, posting + run times already and covering a ton of ground in center. Moncus is a really intriguing prospect overall and is a name to get familiar with in the ’27 class.

Brody Whitman, OF, Starr’s Mill

Whitman made an excellent turn early in game three for Starr’s Mill, powering one out to the pull-side for a solo shot. The 6-foot, 175-pound outfielder had a huge spring and was on the barrel a bunch last week in the sweet 16, going 7-for-10 throughout the series. He made a few great plays in center ranging back and showing good range in center field. The Southern Union signee shows excellent length through the zone with present bat speed and strength to the pull-side. There’s a good bit of tools to project on here and he’ll look to make an impact at the JUCO level in ’27. 


Isaiah Cador, MIF, Union Grove

Cador was one of my personal favorite watches of the spring last week for Union Grove as he put together a dynamic performance to advance in the GHSA State Playoffs. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound middle infielder exudes twitch and had it on display the whole day, hitting a double and homer in game-one of a double header. He’s already putting up plus run times as a sophomore and the stock continues to rise. Cador is one of the top prospects in the ’28 class and all of the tools continue to progress. He’ll be an intriguing follow this spring and is a name-to-know ahead of August 1st for college coaches.

Gavin Gebhardt, SS/RHP, Cambridge

Gebhardt was another standout bat for Cambridge in a game three victory over Starr’s Mill last week. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound middle infielder collected a trio of hits including two right back up the middle and an infield knock in the early going where he showed off the run tool. All of the tools continue to tick up for Gebhardt and he’s continuing to solidify his place as one of the top players in the state for ’28. There’s defensive versatility here as well and he’ll continue growing into more physicality as his high school career moves forward. There’s a ton of reasons to be excited about Gebhardt moving forward and will be a name for college coaches to follow this summer.

Reid Gainous, RHP, Thomas County Central

Gainous got the ball in game two of the Sweet 16 for Thomas County Central against a strong Villa Rica lineup and turned in a strong performance. The Georgia Tech signee showed excellent feel for a three-pitch mix and punched out 13 across 8+ innings with the game going into extras. The fastball opened at 90-91 with command to both sides. The curveball shows two plane bite and rounds out the mix with a diving changeup. It’s a simple operation with quality arm speed and he’s hoping to make an early impact at Georgia Tech his freshman year.

Sebastian Peralta, MIF, Cambridge

Peralta was a driving force behind a huge game three win for Cambridge over Starr’s Mill in the Sweet 16 last week. The 5-foot-8, 150-pound middle infielder can really handle the barrel and showed off the bat-to-ball skills with a pair of base hits in game three. He has excellent balance through the zone and is a spark plug at the top of a talented order that’s looking to make a deep run even deeper this week.

-Cam McElwaney

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 | 7/28/2026

16u BCS Scout Notes: Day 2

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16u BCS Scout Notes: Day 1 Bostyn Dart (2029, Marana, AZ) one of the initial top prospects in the four corners region for the 2029 class. Had a 3-for-3 game on day 1, then added his first extra base hit of the tournament on day two. An infielder with a lot of projectable athletic traits, both offensively and defensively. Has started the week performing at a high level against older competition. Evan Sears (2028, Concord, NC) had three hits, including a double over two games today. An infielder with a balanced and fundamentally sound swing. Showed the ability to recognize pitches and an understanding of the type of pitches he can drive. Uses a gap to gap approach and handled the barrel well today. Cole Malouf (2028, Wills Point, TX) had one of the biggest swings on the day with a solo home run to left field. A player with the ability to move around and play multiple positions in the...
Tournaments | Story | 7/28/2026

16u BCS Scout Notes: Day 3

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16u BCS Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2   Preston Hamelynck (2028, Clearwater, FL) continued his high-level play today with a multi hit game, including an opposite field double. Now has four extra base hits for the tournament. An athletic infielder with a dynamic offensive skill set. Has been one of the best players on the field at 16u BCS this year.  Evan Goodmon (2028, Winter Garden, FL) had one of the biggest swings of the day launching a home run to left centerfield. An intriguing right handed power hitter that has hit home runs in multiple tournaments now this summer. Swing has natural leverage with strength and bat speed. Gets to a launch position and puts quality swings on the baseball. Dean Roche (2028, Northport, NY) a smooth swinging left-handed hitter that had a multi hit and multi RBI day today. Really balanced, and on plane swings. Gets on time consistently and...
Tournaments | Story | 7/27/2026

15u South World Series Scout Notes

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Jacob Ramirez (‘29 TX) all over it again today as he sends this ball into the parking lot for a 2-run 💣! Been seeing it awfully well all week with serious bat speed. Dude can play. #SouthWS https://t.co/rXRRJTbpoZ pic.twitter.com/CpBZklwxnN — Perfect Game Texas (@Texas_PG) July 25, 2026 Jacob Ramirez (2029, Santa Fe, Texas) had one of the strongest showings on the week for Texas Twelve Red Sox helping lead his team to a championship victory while taking home MVP honors. Ramirez was simply put, all over the barrel and worked some of the best at-bats of the tournament. Ramirez is a highly athletic short stop who was a main stay out there while looking the part. He made most plays his way while showing good hands and footwork around the ball with lateral range getting to balls with ease. Athleticism really shined on the dirt throughout the week. In the box, Ramirez finished the...
Tournaments | Story | 7/24/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 7

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Carter Nash (2029, Moore, S.C.) was all over the barrel for ZT National Prospects 15u. The right-handed hitter starts from a medium stance with in-line feet and a high handset with a high back elbow, utilizes a low leg lift trigger. Creates separation in the back shoulder and flips the hips with quick hands from a slightly uphill bat plane and good bat speed. Easy juice and strength present in the 5-foot-11, 201-pound frame with feel to impact and drive the ball. Showed the feel to let the ball travel and get deep and showed the hand speed to create barrel whip out front and drive the ball consistently to the backside. Solid range and showed solid arm strength out in center field defensively. The outfielder collected three extra base hits with two doubles and a triple to drive in an RBI and worked two walks. Nash ended the event with eight hits, including four doubles, a triple and two...
Draft | Story | 7/25/2026

2026 MLB Draft: Surprises

Tyler Henninger
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Historic Lack of Arms Early On Going into the draft we knew that the pitching at the very top of the board was going to be light, but we still had 11 arms ranked in the Top-30 of our final board. Jackson Flora separated himself from the pack and looked like a sure-fire Top-5 pick going in and that came true. But following him we saw an all-time historic lack of arms taken. Flora was the only pitcher selected within the first 15 picks, something that has never happened in the history of the draft. There were only three pitchers selected in the Top-20 which is tied for the fewest ever in draft history. Inconsistent performances and a handful of injuries did thin the potential arms at the top of the board and teams clearly valued the bats over the arms early on, but seeing the lack of arms reach a historic low was a surprise. Carson Wiggins Goes 27th Overall The Mets arguably had the most...
Tournaments | Story | 7/24/2026

PG East World Series Preview

Will Dembo
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As the summer travel baseball season comes to an end, over 80 teams will meet in East Cobb, Georgia as they look to end the year with a victory and a trophy at the PG East World Series. The premier event will host 5 age groups of 14u-18u with pool play commencing the tournament on Friday, July 24th, with champions crowned on Monday, July 27th at East Cobb Baseball Complex. The 15u field will feature 26 teams from all over the southeast, including the No. 27 team in the nation from the 14u rankings, Home Plate Chili Dogs 14u Glozier. The Chili Dogs, who also played up in the 15u WWBA last week for increased exposure, have been a very solid team this summer, but are still in search of their first championship win of the season. Another highly touted team looking to challenge them is USA Scout Team Nike, who is another 14u squad who will play against more mature competition for their 15u...
Tournaments | Story | 7/24/2026

16u BCS Scout Notes: Day 1

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Kase Nickerson (2028, Branford, FL) put together a standout day at the plate for day 1 of BCS. Hit 3 home runs and a double over 2 games and 6 at-bats. Easily the top offensive performance on the day. Ability to consistently get a swing with intent on the baseball stands out. Jumped onto the radar as a prospect to watch today.   Chase Tucholski (2028, Quakertown, PA) had a standout first game at BCS on Thursday. Had 2 hits including a home run and 5 RBI. A physical right-handed hitter with the strength to drive the baseball out to all fields. Hit the home run over the 385 sign in left centerfield. There’s definite future run producing traits here. Will be a player to watch for the rest of the week.    Carter Reis (2028, Orlando, FL) showed intriguing arm talent from the left side in a relief outing. Was up to 88 with the fastball that had burst out of the hand. Spun...
College | Story | 7/24/2026

Cape Cod League Notebook: July 24

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Luke Costello | INF | South Carolina | Bourne Braves  Costello brings one of the cleaner offensive operations in the Cape, featuring a simple, direct swing that allows him to consistently get the barrel out front and do damage. He minimizes unnecessary movement, stays on time, and shows the strength to impact the baseball with authority. After a very productive spring hitting .302 with 17 home runs during his sophomore season at Wake Forest, Costello heads to South Carolina as an established middle-of-the-order bat. His combination of present power, offensive consistency, and polished approach should translate well against SEC pitching.     A look at Terry Hayes Jr (@OleMissBSB) lived 92-94 on the FB showed a CT at 88-90, SL at 82-84 and a really good CB at 78-81. @ChathamAnglers So./‘26 elig pic.twitter.com/vbsYWF2IcY — PG College Baseball (@PGCollegeBall)...
Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

A Look Ahead: 16U PG West WS

Emily Hicks
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Another exciting week of Perfect Game baseball is on the horizon as the 16U PG West World Series brings together some of the top travel baseball programs for a highly competitive tournament. Taking place July 23 - 26 at Riverview Complex in Mesa, AZ, the event will feature talented teams looking to make a statement as they compete for one of the summer's most prestigious titles. The tournament will welcome clubs from across the West, creating a talented field filled with nationally recognized organizations, rising contenders, and some of the top 16U prospects in the country. Throughout pool play and the championship bracket, every game will provide an opportunity for teams to showcase their talent while pursuing a World Series championship. With high-level competition expected throughout the week, fans can look forward to quality pitching, explosive offenses, and outstanding defensive...
Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

Battle For The Midwest Scout Notes

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Gavin Johnson (2029, De Pere, Wisc.) handled the bat pretty well this weekend for his CBT Wolfpack 15u team that made a run into bracket play. Johnson is a left-handed hitting first baseman with a physical 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame, showing good physicality throughout the build. It’s a clean stroke from the left side, with feel to deliver the barrel on time and drive the ball working pull-side. He has a feel to rotate well, loading deep with the hands & turning well through contact to impact the baseball out in front. Johnson tallied four hits on the weekend, including 2 doubles and a triple. He plated 3 runs as well.   Devon Hester (2029, Chicago, Ill.) had a heck of a weekend for Chicago White Sox Ace 2029 Hunt. He showed out on both sides of the ball this past weekend, really getting it done at the plate. He finished the weekend 7-for-15, with a double and 4 RBI to...
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