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Tournaments  | Story | 7/4/2026

West Region Rankings Risers: Class of 2028

Joey Cohen
Photo: Tyce Johnson (Perfect Game)
After a heavy stretch of early summer looks, our scouting staff felt confident rolling out an updated ‘28 national ranking a couple weeks ago. The evaluation window was packed whether it was with our Memorial Day and Summer Kickoff tournaments, UBC action, Sunshine Showcases, and of course the Junior National Showcase which all provided a deep and diverse look at the class against strong competition. Between fresh game evaluations and updated showcase data, we were able to get a clearer picture of where players stand and more importantly how they’ve progressed. Improvements in strength, athleticism, and overall skill were evident across the board giving our staff real conviction when it came time to shuffle the board. With that in mind, I wanted to highlight a handful of west region prospects who made a strong impression on me this summer and earned a well-deserved jump in our latest update.

Tyce Johnson (SS, Temecula, Calif.)
Previous Ranking: 172
New Ranking: 9



Strong showings at the Junior National and UBC helped propel Johnson to the No. 2 spot in California and No. 9 nationally. It’s an ultra-attractive left-handed hitting shortstop profile, with athleticism that consistently shows up on the dirt. The actions are crisp and polished, both in his footwork and glove work, and he pairs it with plenty of arm strength across the diamond. At the plate, there’s real offensive skill. It’s a balanced and compact stroke that allows him to spray line drives to all fields, while also showing comfort getting the barrel out front and driving the ball with authority to the pull side. The bat-to-ball skills also stand out, backed by a low overall whiff rate thus far on the circuit. The recent performance only reinforces the profile. Johnson hit .333 across both the 16U and 17U UBC West, coming off a high school spring where he posted a .375 avg. with five home runs. Even with rankings finalized prior to the 17U WWBA, he continued to elevate his stock, hitting .429 at that premier national event.

Colton Fitzgibbon (OF, Danville, Calif.)
Previous Ranking: 90
New Ranking: 75

Fitzgibbon has been a personal favorite for a while now and he just continues to trend upward toward his ultimate ceiling. While the production hasn’t fully exploded yet, the traits are very difficult to ignore. The left-handed swing is highly twitchy with advanced hand speed, working the barrel on a short-to-long path that shows adjustability and gets to quality angles at contact. He also profiles as a double-plus athlete, with easy plus speed that translates both to the basepaths and out in centerfield, where he covers ground at an extremely high level. There’s real arm strength here as well, rounding out a high-upside overall profile that can impact the game in so many different ways.

Nathan Godbold (SS, San Diego, Calif.)
Previous Ranking: 100
New Ranking: 89

Godbold was flagged by our San Diego regional scout as a name to follow this summer after a .345 spring with five home runs, and he carried that momentum into UBC East, hitting .308 with multiple extra-base hits, including a home run. It’s avg. size but it's supported by noticeable athleticism, and it’s real barrel skills from both sides of the plate. Offensively, he operates with a slightly pre-engaged backside and consistently slots the rear elbow well, allowing the barrel to stay connected while getting on-plane early where the swing then works with both quickness and length through the zone. If there’s continued physical and athletic development here I imagine he’ll keep trending upward.

Riley Salvemini (3B/RHP, Woodland, Calif.)
Previous Ranking: 134
New Ranking: 90

Few arms were more impressive at UBC West than Salvemini, who turned in two dominant outings, starting Alpha’s opener and later closing things out with ease in playoff action. He has that type of lean, athletic, projectable frame you look for at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. The delivery features a bit of a throwback look with an exaggerated high leg kick, yet he maintains body control and smooth tempo throughout which gives it a starter type look. The arm then works extremely fast to release, producing a fastball that we’ve seen up to 94 that he then complements with a low 80s breaker that flashes early plus traits with its present sharpness and late bite.

Jaxxon Tweedt (OF, Chico, Calif.)
Previous Ranking: 103
New Ranking: 76

Tweedt has definitely separated himself as one of the more elite bats in the class where it’s a polished offensive foundation with noticeable innate feel to hit. The recent performance backs that up where he had a standout HS spring (.488, 13BB, 4K) which continued into the summer with a 5-for-12 week at the UBC West where we walked away impressed. The LH swing is efficient, featuring a loose, quick and direct turn of the barrel on a path that stays on plane through contact. Everything works in rhythm allowing for consistent timing and consistent barreled contact. The power currently shows more in the alleys but the underlying traits suggest there’s more impact to come as he continues to add strength. He’s also a pretty explosive athlete as he pairs his offensive upside with real defensive value in center field. He moves with ease showing above-average run times and the ability to close ground efficiently. I’m bullish on him continuing to rise especially if the bat continues to show like it has. 

Ryan Sheffer (SS, Westlake Village, Calif.)
Previous Ranking: 224
New Ranking: 164

While his UBC West performance wasn’t loud, Sheffer continues to show underlying traits that stand out with each look. Improved athleticism was evident at Junior National with a 6.68 60-yard dash, pairing well with truly advanced defensive ability at shortstop. He shows all the signs of sticking at the position long term as a high-level defender. Offensively, he’s coming off a strong spring and has made good strides in the swing. He’s showing a cleaner and more consistent move into launch as the hands work with rhythmic looseness and create a flatter barrel path that produces consistent line drive contact that plays to all fields. 

Jeremiah Hall (SS, Spanish Fork, UT)
Previous Ranking: 37
New Ranking: 16

A loud Junior National followed by a strong UBC East pushed Hall firmly into this spot. Physically, he offers pretty much a dream build at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, combining strength and athleticism that was noticeable with his 6.56 60. That athleticism translates defensively, where he moves well on the dirt with solid actions. At the plate, the bat is beginning to show signs of a potential impact hit/power combination. The swing is simple and efficient, with easy strength and quick hands that keep the barrel flat through the zone while still being able to generate lift and impact to all parts of the field, as seen at Junior National with his loud 414ft HR. 

Chase Fillman (OF/LHP, Goodyear, AZ)
Previous Ranking: 89
New Ranking: 74

Fillman has put together a strong start to the summer, performing well with the bat across multiple events. The left-handed stroke is clean and natural, showing an ability to consistently get the barrel out front and drive the ball with authority to the pull side. More recently, he’s also shown improved ability to really impact all fields. The strength in the frame translates to well above-average bat speed presently that he generates with relative ease. On the mound, there’s still some rawness, particularly with the strikes, but the pure stuff plays at a high level when he’s around the zone, missing bats at an extremely high rate.

Christian Estrella (OF/RHP, Chandler, AZ)
Previous Ranking: 500
New Ranking: 227

Positive looks from both our west region staff and our more national staff led to a significant jump for Estrella. The bat has stood out, highlighted mainly by an 8-for-15 performance at West Memorial Day, along with a solid two-inning relief outing where he ran the fastball up to 90 mph. He brings a physically imposing 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame with considerable present strength. With that strength, he keeps things simple and controlled in the box, working with smooth rhythm in both the hands and lower half. The bat path is clean and efficient, allowing him to generate hard contact without any excessive effort. If the athleticism can continue to improve where he can show he can hold down an OF spot defensively then there’s easy reason to believe he’s not done climbing. 

Jackson Leigh (RHP, Cave Creek, AZ)
Previous Ranking: 500
New Ranking: 334

Leigh remains somewhat raw, particularly in terms of both pitchability and strike throwing, but the foundational traits are highly intriguing. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame, athleticism, and ease of operation in the delivery all stand out, helping produce present low-90s velocity. The slider flashes as a legitimate swing-and-miss pitch when executed with intent. There’s clear upper-90s velocity potential here, and with even modest gains in command and control, the profile could take a significant leap forward.
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/14/2026

SBA Bolts National Raise Trophy at 16u
Will Dembo
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After an action-packed week at the 16u WWBA Championships, the tournament came down to two of the nation’s top teams battling for one of travel baseball’s most prestigious titles. No. 5 ranked SBA Bolts National faced No. 60 Alpha Prime 2028 after both teams reached the championship undefeated, but the SBA Bolts were the sole team to exit without a loss, defeating Alpha Prime 10-2 in mercy rule fashion and capture the national title behind dominant pitching and explosive offensive performances. The SBA Bolts were perfect throughout their week, running the table and going 11-0 while outscoring their opponents by an impressive margin of 108-25. “It was awesome,” SBA Head Coach Travis Thompson said on the mercy rule victory. “It just kind of culminated our week. It's been a long week. I can't even remember our first game, which felt like three weeks ago. The...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/14/2026

Coastal Region Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Ridge Whitfield (2029, Charlotte, NC) stands at 6-foot, 158 pounds with an athletic build that should allow him to maintain his mobility and quick-twitch actions as he continues to develop. He bats and throws left-handed. Whitfield locates his fastball to both sides of the plate, mixes his pitches effectively, and keeps hitters off balance. He competes on every pitch and doesn’t back down in big situations. Whitfield threw 5.1 innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, and no walks while striking out three on 75 pitches (58% strikes). He attacked the zone with a fastball that sat 73 mph and topped out at 78 mph, mixing in a 67 mph breaking ball and a 68-70 mph changeup to keep hitters off balance. Sam Jobe (2029, Charlotte, NC) stands at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, with a lean, athletic frame and plenty of projection. He bats and throws right-handed. Jobe shows good feel for the...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/14/2026

14u & 17u West Scout Notes: Days 3-5

Perfect Game Staff
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14u & 17u WWBA West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Adryan Zaragoza (‘30 | CA) turns on this one, sending it down RF line for a 2B. Finished 2-for-3 w/ 2RBI, 2R, BB. PS approach, bat speed, raw strength #WWBAWest @California_PG pic.twitter.com/V6Ctus4CX1 — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) July 13, 2026 Adryan Zaragoza (2030, Lake Elsinore, CA) The 5-foot-9, 150-pound left-handed hitter and infielder had a great weekend for ZT Select Prospects, finishing with five hits, eight runs scored, one double, one triple, six RBI, one stolen base, and two walks during the 14U WWBA West National Championships. Zaragoza consistently ignited the offense from the top of the lineup, with a disciplined approach and the ability to create scoring opportunities. He can drive the baseball into the gaps while producing in big situations, combining quality contact with aggressive baserunning....
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Tournaments | Story | 7/14/2026

14u BCS Scout Note Recap

Perfect Game Staff
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Jake Karpell (2030, Holmdel, NJ) got on the barrel a couple times in game five and totaled three rbis. Started his production with a single then later on hammered a heater down the right field and flew around the bases for a three run inside the park home run. Keeps the hands inside at contact really well and got the head around on the homer. Runs well and can hit it around the yard in the approach.  Luke Sauer (2030 C, FL)  put his hit tool on display with a well-struck double, continuing to show why he is regarded as one of the top catchers in the class. Owns a big frame with present physicality and does a good job keeping the hands connected throughout the swing. The barrel works efficiently through the zone and there is a solid offensive foundation present. Currently ranked as the No. 66 catcher nationally.  Gavin Politz (2030 OF, FL) continued a strong tournament...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/14/2026

15u World Series Scout Notes: Days 1-3

Perfect Game Staff
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Connor Ashley (‘29, FL) has struck out six over six no hit innings thus far. Got the FB up to 87 w/ feel for a sharp two-plane slider. #PGWS @Florida_PG pic.twitter.com/M7mEmTH8pk — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 12, 2026 Connor Ashley (’29, Minneola, FL) was stellar on Sunday, striking out seven in a seven inning no hitter. He operates from a medium-to-large right-handed frame with length, room to fill, and lower half strength. Ashley works exclusively from the stretch, starting at the belt before working into a higher compact leg lift, firing down the mound via a long arm action. He releases from a high three-quarters slot, with the fastball jumping from the hand up to 87. Ashley mixed in a sharp 11-5 breaking ball with depth and late bite, a true swing-and-miss offering.  Matthew Hernandez (’29, Miami Lakes, FL) has posted strong numbers on both...
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College | Story | 7/14/2026

Coppy's Corner: July 14 Summer Edition

John Coppolella
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The amateur players in the Cape Cod Baseball League are the future stars of the 2027 MLB Draft. The league runs from June 13th through August 2nd. Games are played at historic stadiums in Old New England towns. It’s beautiful and charming. Hollywood even made a movie about the Cape Cod League ~25 years ago called Summer Catch. It scored an 8% (!) on Rotten Tomatoes, but, on the plus side, it featured 2001 Jessica Biel in a starring role.  It was so much fun writing Coppy’s Column this spring. My hope is to highlight a pitcher and position player each week from the Cape. And, who knows, maybe somewhere out there Jessica Biel is reading it.    Player of the Week: Carter White – Falmouth Commodores  Talk about making a great first impression! White introduced himself in a very loud and boisterous way this past week by going 9-17 (.529 AVG) with 6 RBI...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/13/2026

17u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Perfect Game Staff
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High speed look at the FF-SL-CH from '27 RHP Liam McGeady (OH)... #NatElite @PG_OhioValley @Cincy_Legends https://t.co/hhoDL7DBbi pic.twitter.com/Ts79GLPGoU — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 12, 2026 Liam McGeady (2027, Liberty Township, Ohio) had the stuff working on Saturday morning, getting the start for Legends Scout 2027. The uncommitted right-hander ran it up to 91 and sat 88-90 with a full starter’s mix. All three of the secondaries played well and project moving forward. The curveball worked in the mid-70s with good depth and healthy shape. The slider operated in the 79-82 range with gyro spin and short break. McGeady rounded out the repertoire with a changeup that showed big fade and depth, proving effective versus lefties. He ended the outing going five ⅔ innings, allowing no earned runs on four hits, striking out six total. The tall and long 6-foot-5,...
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/13/2026

ZT Select Takes 14u WWBA West Title

Emily Hicks
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After a week of competitive baseball, the ZT Select Prospects have been crowned the 14U WWBA National Champions, completing an impressive tournament run with a championship victory over Swarm Red Elite National 2030 with a final score of 3-1. The 14U division brought together 19 talented teams for a week of high-level competition, with players from California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania battling for the opportunity to compete on one of the biggest stages in youth baseball. Throughout the tournament, ZT Select Prospects showed consistency, resilience, and the ability to compete in close games. From the opening rounds of pool play to the championship matchup, the team continued to find ways to win behind strong pitching, timely hitting, and a complete team effort. In the championship game, ZT Select Prospects was led by standout performances from Jeremy Jimenez, who...
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Draft | Mock Draft | 7/13/2026

2027 Mock Draft: Way Too Early Ediition

Vincent Cervino
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With the 2026 MLB Draft officially complete, let's quickly turn our eyes to the 2027 group and do a way too early mock draft. Leading the way is shortstop Brendan Lawson out of the University of Florida, setting the trend as three of the top four names all call shortstop home with Dylan Seward and Carter Hadnot. If shortstops aren't your thing for any which reason, maybe hard throwing left-handers tickle your fancy whether it be prep Connor Salerno, Tomas Valincius from Mississippi State or Dylan Volantis, a dominant arm from the University of Texas.  Pick Team Name Pos. School 1 Los Angeles Angels Brendan Lawson SS Florida 2 Kansas City Royals Dylan Seward SS Norco (Calif.) 3 Colorado Rockies Landon Hairston OF Arizona State 4 New York Mets Carter Hadnot SS Aquinas (Calif.) 5 Athletics Connor Salerno LHP Sun Valley (N.C.) 6 Cincinnati Reds Tomas Valincius LHP Mississippi State 7...
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Draft | Story | 7/12/2026

2027 MLB Draft: Initial Follow List

Vincent Cervino
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With the 2026 MLB Draft in the books, our focus now shifts to a new group of players ready to take center stage as the 2027 draft cycle begins. Our initial 2027 Follow List serves as an early snapshot of the players who should draw plenty of attention over the next year. This new crop of talent features collegiate players coming off loud spring seasons, alongside prep prospects who have already flashed big upside as underclassman.  As always, this list will evolve throughout the year. Some players will continue to elevate their stock, while others will jump onto the radar and force their way into the conversation. So, without further ado, let the fun begin.  The road to the 2027 MLB Draft starts now. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment Adrian Rodriguez C 3B/OF S-R Texas Flower Mound TX Aidan King C RHP L-R Florida Bryceville FL Bino Watters C OF L-L LSU...
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