THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,631 MLB PLAYERS | 16,402 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,631 MLB PLAYERS | 16,402 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Sign in Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Tournaments  | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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 Sweeney said after the championship win. “We're facing probably the most talented team in America, and yet, we just preach to them all week, play for each other, play for the love of the game, play with humility, play for your brothers in the dugout, and then we just encourage them... They came together; they became one over the week here at the WWBA, and now they're national champs.”

Louisville commit, Carter Hullett received the opening nod for Stacked Baseball in the first inning and was able to retire his opponents in order for a perfect 1-2-3 opening frame. The No. 1 ranked third baseman in the nation, Graham Keen, was the championship starting pitcher for the Tigers, and the Vanderbilt commit also pitched a scoreless inning for his respective team despite allowing a leadoff walk.

Hullett started his second inning of work with two quick outs including a punchout, but a double into the right field corner from Mississippi State commit, centerfielder Deuce Jenkins, put the Tigers first runner on base and set up an early prime opportunity with a runner in scoring position. Tigers' catcher, Broder Katke was able to put a barrel on a changeup down the middle, but the ball fell just short of the warning track, and Hullett was able to get out of the second inning with the deep flyout.

Keen began the bottom of the second by inducing a pair of weak groundouts but back-to-back bloop singles into center field put runners on the corners with two outs. Stacked was able to take advantage of a passed ball to the backstop, and Hullett scored from third to plate the first run of the ballgame and give himself some insurance on the mound. The offense was not done however as another passed ball and walk put runners on the corners once again, and chaos ensued with the runner on first putting himself in a pickle which allowed the runner from third to cross the plate without the Tigers recording an out. Keen got out of the inning with another groundout, but his squad entered the third inning in a 2-run deficit.

“It feels amazing,” Hullett said on crossing the plate for the first run and giving himself some extra comfort on the mound. “I mean, Jace knocking me in, and then passed ball taking advantage. So, I think it's just working as a team, but you know, there's individuals to success as well.”

The Tigers offense remained quiet in their third opportunity at the plate, going three up, three down for the second time this afternoon, and Hullett was able to get through his opponent’s lineup for the first time while allowing just a singular base hit.

Stacked Baseball was able to extend their lead in the top of the fourth inning as a one-out double off the wall from shortstop, Parker Leoff scored centerfielder Ricardo Hurtado from first base to make it 3-0 with a runner still in scoring position. The Tigers were able to steal a much needed second out after Stacked hitter Tanner Brown tried to stretch a single into a double, but a costly error from Tigers shortstop Carter Hadnot allowed Stacked to record a crooked number and the inning to continue. Keen was able to finally get out of the inning by forcing a groundout but his team would need to get their bats going quickly to dig themselves out of the 4-0 hole.

A hard-hit single from second baseman Chase Fuller led off the inning for the Tigers and a one-out double to the wall from Hadnot put a pair of runners in scoring position with the top first baseman in the nation, Frank Thomas III at the plate. Thomas delivered with a single up the middle, driving in two runs and cutting his teams deficit in half with only one out in the fourth. Jenkins followed up his teammate’s single with a base hit of his own to put the tying run on base. Hullett was able to escape the jam with two outs on back-to-back pitches and keep his team in the lead at 4-2.

Keen kept his team’s momentum going, pitching his fourth inning of work in an extremely efficient five pitches for his first perfect inning of the ballgame, and the Tigers came up to bat down by two with just three chances remaining.

Florida commit Jace Moran hit a small dribbler to first base to lead off the inning, but his speed helped force a wild throw from Stacked’s first baseman to reach safely. The error was no issue for Hullett however, as the righty forced three straight fly outs to prevent the Tigers from inching closer.

Stacked Baseball opened the home half of the fifth inning with a pair of singles to put runners on first and second with nobody out while looking to extend their lead and add some much-needed insurance runs. The offense was able to do just that as a two-out triple from Brown brought both runners around to score, and first baseman Camden Nishnick plated Brown with a single through the left side to make it 7-2 while entering the 6th inning.

“We're not the biggest, not the most talented, coming out here being a team and getting a good pitch and hitting it well, and giving our teams more insurance runs, getting the win felt great.” Brown said after the clutch triple.

Hullett once again kept his team’s lead intact in the 6th inning as he shoved his third perfect inning to complete a terrific championship performance, going the complete game while allowing just two runs on five hits and striking out three opponents.

“It feels amazing, but doesn't happen without the whole team,” Hullett said on his phenomenal performance against a great team. “I can only do so much, but putting up as many runs as we did, that just makes my job even easier. Just pitching to contact, getting guys to get themselves out, that's the biggest thing to do.”

No. 2 overall prospect Chase Fuller entered in relief for Keen in the 7th inning and Stacked right fielder DJ Sweeney jumped on his first pitch thrown for a leadoff double. Fuller allowed a five-pitch walk to the following batter and third baseman Brady Guth stepped to the plate with one out and two runners on base. Guth battled the count and bounced a single over the head of the infield to put his team up by seven and put the game winning run on base due to run-rule.

A walk followed by an intentional walk loaded the bases with just one out and center fielder Hurtado stepped up to the plate. Hurtado smoked the first pitch he saw into the right center gap and the game winning run crossed the plate to officially crown Smoked Baseball as the 17u WWBA Champions.

“Feels pretty good,” Hurtado said on driving in the game winning run and claiming victory. “It kind of goes to tribute of what we've been working for all summer, kind of like a big family been working for four years now. So, it's kind of cool to see that it all paid off in the end.”

Another thrilling week of Perfect Game baseball at East Cobb Baseball Complex has now officially come to an end, but the summer season is just ramping up as the 16u WWBA Championships are just around the corner with another champion being crowned the week of July 6-13.
Give us your feedback
Tournaments | Story | 10/26/2026

13u & 14u WWBA Prospect Recap
Jheremy Brown
Article Image
Carlo Rivero struck out the side in the final inning to secure a big quarterfinal win. Sat 87-89 & ball explodes out of the hand, CB & CH both dynamic go-to pitches as well. #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG https://t.co/l8a4f1psyK — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) October 19, 2026 2031 SS/RHP Carlo Rivero (Apopka, Fla.) debuted in the rankings as the top player in the country, and he had widened the gap by a good bit after the fall he had, capped off by an unreal showing in West Palm Beach. He hit almost .700 on the event with 7 of his 10 hits going for extra bases, while driving in 13, scoring 13 times himself, walking 8 times and no striking out in a single trip to the plate across 7 games. The blend of bat speed and pure strength, paired with his approach are that of someone who is much more mature, yet he’s doing it all at just 14 ½. He also jumped on the...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 10/24/2026

SBA Takes 14u Title Behind Offense

Jheremy Brown
Article Image
To say there were standouts all over the field for the 14u WWBA World Championship would be an understatement as the matchup of Team Elite 14u Scout and SBA Bolts National 14u saw two of the more loaded rosters going head-to-head with a title on the line. And after weather threw a giant wrench into pool play, both Sunday and Monday were nothing but sunshine and high intensity baseball leading into the final game of the event.  While the game ultimately ended via run rule after five in favor of SBA upon a 9 run inning, it was a tight contest up until that point with Team Elite carrying a 3-2 lead thru four innings.  Team Elite drew first blood as a Ross Logan walk quickly turned into the first run of the game following a well struck single by Cooper Ooten into left field who eventually came around to score following a double steal, scoring before the third out of the inning was...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/22/2026

PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase High School Division

Erica Beach
Article Image
PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase HS Division Oct 17-18, 2026 Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a perfect weekend for softball, with 16 teams converging on the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex to compete in the High School Division. Teams from Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa were there to battle it out, and there was only one undefeated team in the tournament: the Southeast Iowa All-Stars 16U Gold Flowerbach, who went a stellar 5-0 on the weekend. We were treated to some stellar performances all weekend and below we highlight some of the standout athletes who caught our eyes.  Lucy Turner (2027, Marion, IA) of the Cedar Rapids Reds was a truly dynamic two-way player this past weekend. Offensively, she batted .444 with 5 RBIs and an impressive 6 stolen bases, which led the tournament. She also scored 6 runs for her team and...
Read More
Tournaments | Championship | 10/22/2026

Wildcatters Reign Supreme at 13u WWBA

Jheremy Brown
Article Image
After both the Best of the West and the Beast of the East wrapped up, a big conglomerate of high end talent and stacked teams descended upon West Palm for both the 13u and the 14u WWBA World Championships. While the weather threw a wrench into the plans early on and some adjustment was needed to ensure the event moved forward, it was nothing but sunshine and competitive baseball throughout Sunday and into the early morning Monday.  Kicking off with the 13u WWBA World Championship, the first thing to point out is the fact this was a wood bat tournament played on 60-90 fields and while the combo was a first for most, you wouldn't know it with their level of play throughout the weekend. In an unsurprising twist and a continuation of their 12u dominance, the 13u championship saw the #2 seeded Goldin Prospects lock horns with the top seeded Houston Wildcatters, aka the champion of the...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 10/22/2026

17u Coastal Fall Invitational

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
Dalton Fisher (2028, China Grove, NC) stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with a lean, projectable frame and room to add strength as he develops. Bats and throws right-handed and plays the outfield. Shows a good approach at the plate with quick hands, solid bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Fisher went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, putting together a great day at the plate. Bradley Edwards (2028, Summerville,SC) Stands at 6-feet-5 225 strong build and the potential to generate considerable power. Bats and throws right handed is a right handed pitcher. Shows good arm strength and the ability to attack hitters while generating swings and misses. Demonstrates a competitive approach on the mound with the ability to challenge hitters in the zone. Recorded 4.2 innings pitched with 10 strikeouts, a 56% strike rate, and a fastball that topped out at 85 mph. Jackson Pierce (2028,...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/21/2026

PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
Article Image
2026 PG softball Chesterfield fall showcase 14U Division October 17th to 18th Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex CHESTERFIELD, MO — It was a highly competitive weekend of softball as six teams battled it out on the field. In the end, the Midland Magic Wooster finished with a flawless 5-0 record, showcasing a dominant tournament performance by allowing only three runs while exploding for 65 runs of their own. Below we highlight some of the weekend’s shining stars. \ Abigail Doolittle (2030 - Edwardsville, Illinois) of Top Gun 2030-IL established herself as one of the tournament's most formidable hitters over five games, posting an astounding .727 batting average. Showcasing elite power and versatility, she racked up three singles, two doubles, two triples, and a home run. Doolittle drove in four runs, scored four times, drew a walk, and added a stolen base....
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Windy City Finale Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
‘27 RHP Jaxson Weiss (IL) pitched well in his 5 innings and put up some eye popping strikeout numbers. He punched out 10 and allowed only 2ER. FB T86 early and flashed a BB 72-75. #WCFinale https://t.co/M8GtCUgxyS — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 17, 2026 Jaxson Weiss (2027, New Lennox, Ill.) a right-handed pitcher put up big strikeout numbers in his start on Saturday. He worked five innings while punching out ten opposing hitters. The fastball topped out at 86 mph and sat in the 82-85 mph range most of the game. His breaking ball was his primary off-speed, living 72-75 mph. Weiss keeps his body under control throughout his delivery, helping him with his good command on the mound. He uses his lower half well with a nice leg drive and gets his hips through, guiding his backside. He pitched with confidence and stayed ahead of hitters most of the game. Hayden...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 10/19/2026

PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers

Tyler Henninger
Article Image
The WWBA World Championship remains one of the premier events on the draft calendar as all 30 major league organizations descend on Jupiter to evaluate some of the top talent in amateur baseball. The event serves as a pivotal checkpoint in the scouting process, giving established prospects an opportunity to further elevate their stock while lesser-known names have a chance to put themselves on the radar of various organizations. This year was no exception, as several players made strong impressions and positioned themselves for increased attention heading into the spring. With that being said, let’s dive into a few draft risers and sleepers who stood out in Jupiter. Calum Andersen (‘27,CAN) had his A stuff working today running the FB to 96 mph with a devastating horizontal SL at 85 mph that can break bats. Mixed in a late breaking 12/6 curveball at 78 mph that induces weak...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 10/20/2026

Jupiter Recap: Stars Being Stars

Vincent Cervino
Article Image
WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers With the 2026 WWBA World Championship in the rearview mirror, we're going to begin our breakdowns of 4 different subcategories, beginning today with the Stars Being Stars category. Most of the players below are household names or were teetering on the edge of such recognition, using Jupiter as their launching pad. From Perfect Game All-Americans to some serious helium names for the MLB Draft, the PG crew breaks them all down below.  ‘27 Samir Mohammed (FL) racked up 11 Ks thru 5 IP on 75% strikes. FB lived 98-99, T100 w/ tons of ASR & life thru the zone. Hit 99 mph 10+ times incl his final pitch of the outing. Had his sharp vert CB on a string & faded the CHG effectively vs LHHs (clip). #LSU commit. @PG_Draft #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting)...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Jupiter Recap: Uncommitted...For Now

Kyler Peterson
Article Image
WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars Gets your reads in now because by the time you reach the end, some of the talent in this article might be giving their commitments to a college somewhere across the country. Every player below did something that caught out scout's eye and should certainly be on the radar for college coaches, if they aren't already.  Braxton Sykes (2028, Brunswick, Ga.) tossed a total of six innings down in Jupiter, collecting six strikeouts while failing to allow either a hit or earned run during his tenure on the mound. The 6-foot-2 right-hander showcased an impressive three-pitch mix with excellent feel to locate in every part of the strike zone. His fastball lived in the mid- to upper-80s mph range with more velocity to project for as Sykes continues to add strength and...
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.