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High School  | General | 5/28/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates

Max Phillips, 2027, LHP/OF, Trinity (KY) checks in as the number one player in the Kentucky class in the most recent update. It’s easy to see why as he has arguably the highest ceiling in the class, both on the mound and as a bat. In my look, a few backs, Phillips got the start on the mound during his team’s last regular season game. The Wake Forest commit in four innings, saw his FB up to 91 a handful of times, while living 87-89 for the majority. The changeup sat in the low 80s while he also spun a sweeper that was up to 2400 rpm at 76-79. Phillips possesses a long athletic frame, coming at 6-foot-4 and 190 lbs. Strength will continue to be added as he progresses throughout the year. On the mound, it’s a longer action from a mid 3/4 slot. Tends to work more glove side with some arm side run. There’s velocity there that is still untapped as he continues to figure out the operation. At the plate, it’s smooth swing that typically hits out of the leadoff spot for a loaded Trinity team. Starts in a wide & athletic base with a small toe tap and the bat path is short to contact with a long-extended finish. Has the ability to work all fields and the power projects. There is efficient bat speed along the way from a leveraged path. Expect Phillips to have a big summer and fall. 


Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP/1B, St. Xavier (OH) A personal favorite of mine is the Boston College commit. Ryan has been on the circuit for quite some time now, dating back to 2021 as he is a two-time PG Select Fest alum (13u & 14u). As playoffs get underway, I was able to see his last start of the regular season, and it went as good as you would think. Ryan held a no-hitter until the seventh but was broken up on a softly hit single. Once that happened, his day was done. He threw  6 1/3 innings, while only allowing one hit, two walks and tallying 12 strikeouts. His off-speed was absolutely dialed, with his slider still being a plus pitch in the 79-82 mph range. The changeup worked off the slider in the low 80s and has also added a curveball to his repertoire that was in the mid 70s. The pitch ability is a premium trait with the ability to throw any pitch in any count and at any time. Ryan has solidified himself as one of the more consistent performers both on the mound and with the bat. A day after this start, he was named the GCL (conference) Player of the Year for the second straight year. With playoffs just getting started, his legendary four-year campaign also includes over 100 hits and 200 strikeouts, cementing himself in school history. Despite the profile, his leadership really makes this team go, and the sky is the limit for Ryan as he and his team look to make a deep run.  




Keegan Sawyer, 2028, C,  Badin (OH) Sawyer checks in as a top player in the 2028 class in Ohio. And the numbers back up the top 230 nationally ranking. The frame stands in at 6-foot, 190-pounds and has actions on both sides of the ball. There is present strength to the build with more being added over the next few years. At the plate, he works with a gap-to-gap approach and impacts baseballs at a high rate. The offensive side is what certainly stands out as he is sitting at a healthy .425 average and a .527 OBP. Sawyer has tallied 32 hits in 27 games. About half of those hits have gone for extra bases, including three home runs, nine doubles, and three triples. On defense, he does a great job controlling the run game and has solidified himself as one of the top catchers in the country. As much as the defense intrigues, the bat is really the calling card as it’s a constant producer. This is a name to pop over the summer ahead of August 1.  


Tyler Fryman, 2027, CF, Beechwood (KY) I have seen a lot of baseball this spring and have covered a lot of the ground throughout the Ohio Valley region and there are a handful of names that have really impressed. Tyler Fryman is one of those names.  It’s a hyper athletic profile that is a game changer on both sides of the ball. Whether it’s on the defensive side, covering massive ground in centerfield or at the leadoff spot setting the tone for his team. Rinse and repeat. Fryman leads Kentucky in hits and finds himself near the top in almost every offensive category. The Louisville commit will have an important senior year coming up, where he also shines on the gridiron as a four-star recruit. The offers for both baseball and football continue to pour in and it’s a top profile in the region and considered a national talent in both sports. One of my favorite watches all spring and he is part of a loaded team that is setting their sights on a state championship run.  


Kyle Flynn, 2026, RHP, Dixie Heights (KY) made only his third appearance this spring in the opening round of the region playoffs. And boy, did he deliver. Coming off an injury plagues senior year, the Thomas More commit got the ball in the most important game to date. He proceeded to go six scoreless innings only allowing three hits, three walks, and striking out eight.  Not be out done by his own self, Flynn also delivered the game winning hit in the bottom of the seventh to advance his team to the next round of playoffs. Pitching on adrenaline, Flynn was going to have the ball in this one no matter what. And he delivered. On the mound, he works from a mid-three-quarters slot from a rocker delivery, with quick arm speed and feel for spin. His fastball peaked at 88 mph and lived around 85-87 for the duration. His off-speed really prolonged his outing as his slider and curveball worked in the mid 70s and missed bats. High-energy profile that competes on the mound. 
 

Kai Anderson, 2027, C, Highlands (KY) Anderson is an uncommitted backstop out of the northern Kentucky area. He packs a powerful punch on both sides and the energy is contagious. Manning the backstop, he shows the defensive & intrinsic nature to play this game at a high level and his suitor after high school will have a winner and a surefire competitor. The defensive actions and the ability to produce at the plate with exceptional bat-to-ball make him one of the top uncommitted players in the Kentucky ’27 class. Anderson displays an explosive lower half with a short and compact swing and has a knack for finding a barrel. He plays above his size at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds. And he he will continue to win at the next level.  


Brady Bushman, 2026, CF/RHP, Conner (KY) The Wallace-Dothan commit has a very interesting profile as a two-way. During the 2025 summer, he was low-mid 80s at a few events of ours. After the calendar turned, a noticeable jump was made ahead of the spring. He has had a few crosscheckers out and he’s now topping out in the low 90s. Bushman’s athleticism truly stands out as he has posted a sub 6.9 60-yard dash. The left-handed hit tool and a right-handed pitcher on the mound, is super intriguing. At the plate, he starts in an open stance, almost facing the pitcher head on. Displays a tight turn with a backside load and can create good barrel leverage through an uphill swing on an even plane. It’s a taller yet lean build at 6-foot-2, 175 pounds. Bushman proceeded to go 4-for-5 with four runs scored, adding a triple and three singles out of the leadoff spot in my one look. On the mound, it’s mostly 87-90 mph with some fastballs at 91 and 92 mph. The secondary pitches include an 11-5 slider in the high 70s and a breaking ball in the low 70s. 
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High School | General | 8/17/2026

Scott Wins MVP Two Ways
Jim Salisbury
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PHILADELPHIA – When the folks at Perfect Game reached out to invite him to pitch in the 2026 PG All-Star Game for rising sophomores and juniors, Cullen Scott had one request. “You mind if I get a couple of at-bats, too?” Along with his dad, Scott traveled from the family’s home in Texas to Citizens Bank Park. The trip proved to be a huge success as he starred on the mound and at the plate and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Scott, 16, pitched a scoreless first inning and struck out two. In the fourth inning, he belted a grand slam six rows up into the left-field seats to lead the National team’s 6-1 win over the American team. “He showed us why he’s here as a pitcher and a hitter,” said Greg Sabers, PG’s vice president of scouting and showcases. "He’s one of the top pitchers here, but he’s too good a...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 9/23/2026

PG Softball Twin Cities Elite Scouting Showcase

Ashley Mears
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2026 PG Softball Twin Cities Elite Scouting Showcase September 19th, 2026 Ashley Mears BLAINE, MN- Rain may have shortened the weekend but it didn’t shorten the competition. The tournament was STACKED with some of the top teams from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The 16u division came down to Midwest Speed 16U Nat’l Chell taking home the trophy and shutting out a tough MN Sting National-Makela team. The 18U division came down to Midwest Speed 18u Nat’l Koltes loaded team out slugging Mission 18u National. 16U Taitum Kostecka (2028 Princeton, MN) of Midwest Speed 16U Nat’l Chell was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year. Kostecka is a speedy left-handed power hitter who is one of the toughest outs around, as she did not strike out a single time throughout the weekend. Starting in an open stance, she uses a...
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General | Blog | 9/21/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 68

Ron Wolforth
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Are You Fixated on the Wrong Variable? Why Pitch Count Alone Was Never Going to Prevent Arm Injuries   You know a family this happened to. You might be one. They did everything right. They followed the pitch count. They honored the rest days. They tracked innings. They sat him when the chart said sit. They were the parents who spoke up when a coach wanted one more inning in a bracket game. And he got hurt anyway. I've been working with throwers for a long time, and that conversation is the one I have quite often… A parent sitting across from me genuinely bewildered because they followed the rules and the rules did not work. They usually assume they missed something. Most of the time they didn't. They managed exactly what they were told to manage. The problem is that what they were told to manage is one variable out of four.   The Uncomfortable Part First   Throwing...
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Draft | Story | 9/19/2026

2027 Draft: Prep Demographic Breakdown

Ryan Miller
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The 2027 MLB Draft cycle is still in its early stages, but the overall makeup of the class is beginning to come into focus. With the first version of our Top-100 board out, we took a closer look at positional demographics from both college and prep players within the class.  Let’s kick things off with a deep dive into the prep class.  Prep Right-Handed Pitchers  Top Ranked Players: George Ferguson, Abilene (TX) | Brogan Witcher, Liberty (CA) | Ethan Gustus, Roseville (CA) | Cullen Scott, Melissa (TX) | Striker Pence, Corona (CA) | Samir Mohammed, Tampa Jesuit (FL) Potential Sleepers: Brennan Neal, Brookstone (GA) | Andrew Carlson, Trinity Classical Academy (CA) | Calum Andersen, Vauxhall Academy of Baseball (CAN) | Gavin Henderson, Boiling Springs (SC)    High speed look at the FF-CH from '27 RHP George Ferguson (TX)... #PGAAC @Texas_PG...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/18/2026

Northeast Qualifier Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Another day, another Gavin Greene (‘28 GA) barrel as the @AuburnBaseball commit is now hitting well over .500 on the event #NEQ<ahref="https: pg_scouting?ref_src="twsrc%5Etfw'">@PG_Scouting @PG_Georgia https://t.co/Lf6G8AExjB pic.twitter.com/LFMueYHMxB</ahref="https:> — Perfect Game Mid-Atlantic (@PGMidAtlantic) September 14, 2026 Gavin Greene (2028 Alpharetta, GA) played a major factor in AZ Diamondbacks Scout’s Championship run, finishing his weekend with a .528 AVG and 7 RBI. The 5-foot-11, 175 pound Auburn commit was simply a hit machine regardless of who was on the mound, showcasing the ability to handle velo with ease and repeat the stroke at a high level. Starting from a narrow and upright, slightly open base, Greene does a great job of working directly to the point of impact with consistent hard line drive impact to the pull side of the field. He...
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Juco | Rankings | 9/18/2026

JUCO Impact: Top 100 D1 Transfers

Troy Sutherland
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With the season upon us, let's take a minute to look at 100 of the biggest impact players who played at the JUCO level last year and have since transferred to a D1 program for the upcoming spring.  RK Name JUCO in 2025 DI in 2026 1 Ryan Bradford Johnson County TCU 2 Carson Bailey McLennan Texas Tech 3 Kameron Yearsley John A. Logan  Oklahoma 4 Holden Pantier Walters State Georgia Tech 5 Caden Davidson Gaston Florida 6 Anthony Quigley Northwest Florida Oklahoma 7 Walt Jones Weatherford Kansas 8 Colin Coonradt Johnson County West Virginia 9 Collin Smith Cochise Kansas 10 Ned Frutchey Sac City Arkansas 11 Hayden Blair Walters State Georgia 12 Parker Ishee Co-Lin Oklahoma 13 Coy Clements Pearl River Florida State 14 Griffin Rardin Shelton State Alabama 15 Jordan Martinez Gulf Coast State Florida State 16 Noah Bentley Weatherford Oklahoma 17 Kole Fenton Walters State North Carolina...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 9/17/2026

PG Softball Des Moines Elite Scouting Showcase

Ashley Mears
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Perfect Game Des Moines Elite Scouting Showcase 2026 Indianola. IA Ashley Mears What started off a perfect weather weekend, unfortunately was cut short due to thunderstorms mid-morning on Sunday. In the 18u Division, the Iowa Gold Prospects and the Midwest Speed National Kotzmacher were undefeated. In the 16U Division, 515 Fastpitch Twogood and Iowa Premier Gold- Brower. The tournament featured a ton of solid hitters and pitchers from across the state and Minnesota. Even with the poor weather on Sunday, there was still plenty to see and write about! 18u Division Lexi Adams (2028 Ankeny, IA), a catcher for Iowa Gold Prospects, had a stellar weekend at the plate. Behind the plate, Adams shows strong command of the game and does an excellent job working the zone, using her framing ability to consistently give her pitchers a chance to earn borderline calls. At the plate, Adams starts from a...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/17/2026

South Underclass Qualifier Scout Notes

Geoff Billock
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Cole Marquardt (2029, Montgomery, Texas) left no doubt this weekend as he came home with Tournament MVP honors for his work with Banditos 2028 Black. Went 7-10 with a double, a home run, a pair of triples, and the walk off single in the championship game. Projectable left-handed swing with plenty of tools to dream on. Bat to ball was on point all weekend and he had plenty of chances to show off an advanced run tool. Plenty to dream on moving forward. Callen Corley (2028, Houston, Texas) put together a stellar two-way performance for Houston Wildcatters Navy 2028. At the plate, he went 5-10 with a double, triple, and home run, driving in seven runs. Sinks into his lower half well and creates strong angles for leverage. Plenty of power upside remaining in that frame, to go along with the twitch already present. On the mound, Corley went four shutout innings, surrendering just one hit while...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/16/2026

Midwest Labor Day Classic Scout Notes

Brayden Powell
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Ryan Jones (2027, Tinley Park, IL) was one of the most productive hitters of the weekend, collecting six hits, including three doubles and a home run, while driving in nine runs. The left-handed hitter consistently got the barrel out front and created hard contact throughout the event. Working from an open setup with high hands, he features a compact swing that allows him to get to the ball quickly. His hand speed stood out and helped him drive the baseball to multiple parts of the field. Jones showed a strong understanding of pitches he could handle and rarely missed opportunities to do damage. The swing remains efficient through the zone and produces carry off the barrel. His combination of consistent contact and extra-base impact made him a key offensive contributor all weekend. Uncommitted  JP Elbert (2027, Dubuque, IA) put together an impressive tournament, finishing with five...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/16/2026

Best of the Midwest Invitational Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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’27 OF Jazarris Mackmore Jr. (IL) gets all of this pitch, barreling it deep over the RCF fence. Strong lower half with good separation in the load while staying inside the ball. One of the top uncommitted players in the 2027 class. #BestofMW @ChiScoutsAssoc @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/9OPg902tZX — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) September 12, 2026 Jazarris Mackmore, Jr. (2027, Crete, Ill.) of the Chicago Scouts Association stood out with a physical offensive profile and the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. The uncommitted 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-handed hitter displayed a balanced approach in the box, showing bat speed, natural strength, and a repeatable swing. Mackmore Jr. produced four hits over the weekend while showing the ability to do damage to all fields, including an opposite-field home run. He drove in seven runs while adding three stolen bases....
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Tournaments | Story | 9/16/2026

Southeast Qualifier #1 Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Walk. It. Off! ‘27 IF Drew Giles (GA) calls game here as he hammers a ball over the CF wall for a solo HR to win it in the bottom of the 7th. #FLQualifier pic.twitter.com/YrzspVZzUY — Perfect Game Florida (@Florida_PG) September 12, 2026 Drew Giles (2027, Brunswick, Ga.) took home MVP honors from the weekend after hitting .385 including a walkoff home run during pool play. Giles helped lead his Canes team to victory and did so with the bat. The swing is super short and simple and he gets immense jump off the barrel. It’s a level path through the zone but the blend of hit and power showed out all weekend for the MVP.  August Backman (2027, Venice, Fla.) had a solid weekend on both sides of the ball: hitting .333 over three games and also sitting 88-91 mph on the mound. Backman, a Florida commit who is nationally ranked, has a three pitch mix highlighted by a really...
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