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Tournaments  | Story | 7/19/2026

17u BCS Scout Notes: Day 1

Hayden Brock (2027, Nicholas, KY) is a athletic shortstop who showed off exactly why he is ranked highly in Kentucky for his class. He commands the batter's box with an smooth but explosive approach, showing quite a bit of upside and projection as a high-impact top-of-the-order bat. He put his raw power and lower-half efficiency on full display in the first game of the tournament, letting the ball travel before dropping the barrel. He does a great job at using his lower half through his turn, and he generates some serious pop from it—absolutely smacking a fastball deep to left field for a hard-hit ground-rule double. Beyond his loud offensive tools, he is equally high-impact on the other side of the ball, flashing lateral range and very quick hands on defense at shortstop to secure the middle of the field. His stellar production set the tone for his club early in the event. In game 1 alone, he put together a disciplined and efficient day at the dish, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and 0 strikeouts. With his quick hands defensively, great lower-half mechanical foundation, and a proven ability to drive the ball deep into the gaps, he projects as a high-ceiling, middle-infield talent to watch closely moving forward. 

Alex Wall (2027, Morganton, NC) is a right-handed prospect who is ranked as the 48th best RHP in North Carolina for his class. Coming out of the bullpen in game 1, he stepped onto the rubber with an aggressive mentality. The right-hander works down the mound well, utilizing a powerful and linear lower half to drive down the slope with good extension and direct intent toward the plate. That efficient, hard-nosed delivery allowed him to run his fastball up to a crisp 85 mph, overpowering opposing hitters. In his lone inning of work out of the bullpen, he turned in a dominant frame as he struck out the side to slam the door. His secondary arsenal features swing-and-miss traits. He highlights his mix with a nasty curveball that boasts a ton of vertical break, serving as an out-pitch that he can consistently locate to freeze hitters or snap beneath barrels. To complement the heavy vertical depth of his curveball, he also features a sharp slider that sweeps across the zone to provide a distinct, multi-dimensional breaking look. While he can continue to refine his overall command around the edges as he matures, his raw stuff and true swing-and-miss secondary offerings make him a impactful arm to watch closely moving forward. 



Brad Bucci (2028, Venetia, PA) got the start in game 1 and he put his high-level multi-positional versatility on full display. Currently ranked as the 76th best shortstop in the nation in his class, he shows some highly intriguing two-way promise as well, transferring his middle-infield athleticism seamlessly onto the rubber. The right-hander operates with an smooth, fluid delivery down the slope. It all seems pretty effortless out of his hand, utilizing an efficient lower half that allows him to generate easy velocity. He uses his legs well through his drive and aggressively bounces off the mound with great linear intent, maintaining excellent body control throughout his finish. That athletic foundation helped him run his fastball up to 86 mph with late life, pairing it with a sharp curveball to go with it to effectively alter eye levels and keep hitters off-balance. His advanced pitchability allowed him to give his squad a deep, quality start to open the tournament. In his start in game 1, his final line on the bump included 5.2 strong innings pitched, scattering just 5 hits and allowing only 1 earned run while picking up 3 strikeouts. With his national shortstop pedigree, effortless mid-80s heat, and an efficient lower-half operation on the mound, he projects as a high-ceiling, impactful two-way talent to monitor closely. 

Brayden Morrissey (2027, Boca Raton, FL) put his national pedigree on display, proving why he was ranked as the 262nd best RHP in the nation in his class. Carrying a Perfect Game grade of 9, his toolset and highly projectable frame were immediately evident the moment he stepped onto the rubber. He operated with really good, polished mechanics down the slope, moving through a fluid and repeatable delivery that allowed him to maximize his raw power. The righty filled up the radar gun, topping out at an electric 89 mph thus far with riding life as it crossed the plate. To complement the premium velocity, he carried a sharp curveball to go with it, giving him a reliable weapon to miss barrels, change eye levels, and disrupt a hitter's timing. Beyond his pure stuff, he showcased situational awareness and poise, controlling the bases well to shut down the opponent's running game. While he still needed to work on the control a little bit to cut down on free passes and command the edges more consistently, his explosive ceiling was undeniable. With his upper-80s heat and advanced mechanical foundation, he projected as a high-impact, premium arm to watch closely at the next level. 

Corey Taylor (2027, Plain City, OH) put his advanced projection on full display, taking the mound for his start and throwing absolute gas early in the outing. The Ohio State commit immediately established his presence on the rubber, attacking hitters with a polished, heavy arsenal that completely dictated the tempo of the game. He operated with fluid and dynamic lower-half mechanics down the slope, demonstrating a high-level ability to transfer power as he hinged into his back hip well. His mechanical efficiency allowed him to easily maximize his velocity down the mound, running his fastball up to an effortless 90 mph. To play off the high-end velocity, he featured a diverse breaking ball mix, highlighting his secondary stuff with a sharp slider that sat at a firm 84 mph. To complement the power slider, he also mixed in a slow curveball to back up the fastball, disrupting the hitters' timing with its looping break. Though he still needed to polish his overall control to minimize walks, with his elite fastball velocity and effective secondary weapons he projected as an impact, high-ceiling arm at the next level. 

Braeden Barnes (2026, Eustis, FL) put his projectable left-handed arm on full display during his time on the mound. The Florida Southern commit operated with an efficient delivery, demonstrating a high-level ability to transfer power from the ground up as he used his legs real well throughout his drive down the slope. This strong lower-half engagement allowed him to generate easy velocity out of the hand, running his fastball up to 87 mph and consistently living there with natural, riding life. By repeating his clean mechanics and pounding the zone with high-80s heat from the left side, he seemed to be an uncomfortable matchup for opposing hitters. He finished his start going 2.2 innings, racking up 8 strikeouts, while allowing 2 earned on just 1 hit. With his high-end mechanical foundation and projectable southpaw frame, he projects as an impactful, high-ceiling arm at the next level.

Jordan Head (2027, Wilmore, KY) put his pitchability on full display, turning in an absolute masterpiece on the mound. The Frontier Community College commit controlled the tempo, attacking hitters with complete confidence and executing a highly polished mix to engineer a true gem of a performance. The right-hander ran his fastball up to 85 mph and comfortably lived in the low 80s throughout the contest, commanding the pitch with late life to both sides of the plate. He paired the heater with an advanced breaking ball package, featuring a curveball and a really good slider to play off of that, which allowed him to efficiently manipulate shape, keep hitters completely off-balance, and generate plenty of swing-and-miss depth. His competitive grit anchored his squad's pitching staff as he carried a heavy workload deep into the game. He finished his day with 91 pitches thrown through 6.1 stellar innings, racking up 8 strikeouts while surrendering just 3 hits, 1 run, and conceding only 2 walks. With his command of a multi-pitch mix, he projects as a highly reliable arm at the next level.

Leo Reina (2027, Orlando, FL) put his projectable left-handed arm on full display, delivering a flat-out dominant performance out of the bullpen that showed exactly why he was ranked as the 116th best LHP in the nation. He operated with an exceptionally efficient delivery down the slope, demonstrating a high-level ability to transfer power from the ground up as he used his legs real well throughout his drive to generate effortless velocity. That strong lower-half engagement allowed him to run his fastball up to 88 mph and comfortably live in the 83-86 range with heavy life from the left side. He has a nice looping curveball to keep the hitters off-balanced as well. In his masterful outing out of the pen, he completely dismantled opposing hitters, turning in a final line of 3.0 innings pitched, scattering just 2 hits, allowing 0 earned runs, and racking up an incredible 8 strikeouts. With his national pedigree, high-end mechanical foundation, and an electric swing-and-miss fastball that he could lean on heavily, he projected as an impactful, high-ceiling southpaw to watch closely moving forward. 

Luke Parrish (2027, Naples, FL) put his athleticism and raw arm talent on full display, showcasing a heavy power mix that backed up his national pedigree as a ranked outfield prospect in the nation. Stepping onto the rubber with a commanding presence, the right-hander came in out of the bullpen to shut the door. He attacked hitters with an electric fastball that ran up to 90 mph, flashing high-end life out of the hand and exploding through the zone. He paired the heavy velocity with a sharp secondary arsenal, showing both a biting curveball and a late-breaking slider to go with it to efficiently manipulate shape and change eye levels. By keeping hitters completely off-balance with the high-80s heat and distinct breaking selections, he put an absolute lid on the game, striking out 2 hitters to slam the door. With his multi-positional versatility, high-velocity ceiling, and true swing-and-miss stuff, he projected as an impactful, high-upside athlete at the next level. 

Cian Stephens (2027, North Port, FL) put his explosive raw arm talent and premium power mix on full display, delivering a dominant performance that showed exactly why he was ranked as a right-handed pitcher. He got the start and established a commanding presence on the rubber from the first pitch, utilizing an aggressive, high-intent delivery to challenge hitters deep into his outing. The right-hander ran his fastball up to an electric 90 mph, heavy out of the hand and generating plenty of late life through the zone. He paired the high-end velocity with a devastating breaking ball package, featuring both a sharp curveball and a biting slider to go with it that he also threw extremely hard. This high-velocity secondary stuff allowed him to manipulate shape without sacrificing arm speed, keeping hitters completely off-balance. He finished his day with a strong line of 4.0 innings pitched, racking up 6 strikeouts while scattering 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and conceding 2 walks. With his heavy power arsenal, and high-velocity breaking stuff, he projected as an impactful, high-ceiling arm at the next level. 

-Blake Helberg

Carson Fuhrer (2027 RHP, OH)

Fuhrer impressed early with one of the louder arms of the day, running the fastball up to 89 mph during the opening inning. The 6-foot-6 right-hander creates quality downhill plane with his long frame and showed the ability to pair the heater with a sweeping slider in the low-70s. The combination of present velocity, angle, and physical projection makes Fuhrer an intriguing arm to follow moving forward.

Eddie Hill (2027 1B, CO)

Hill showcased an intriguing offensive profile, utilizing his 6-foot-4 frame to generate present bat speed and impact. The swing remains compact with a short path to the baseball, allowing him to consistently get the barrel out front. There is already present strength and power in the profile, while the hit tool continues to trend in the right direction. One of Colorado’s top first basemen with additional offensive upside.

Jordan Spitz (2027 1B, CO)

Spitz put his present power on display, driving a ball off the left-field wall to clear the bases. The strength is evident throughout the swing, but what stands out is his ability to keep the hands working inside the baseball and stay efficient through contact. Generates quality carry off the barrel with impact already showing in-game. Middle-of-the-order offensive traits continue to stand out.

Andrew Talbert (2027 SS, IL)

Talbert showed why he is one of the top-ranked players in Illinois, collecting a base hit while flashing impressive bat speed through the zone. The UNC commit possesses a highly athletic, toolsy profile with quick hands and the ability to generate easy barrel speed. There is present offensive ability with projection remaining as the physical tools continue to develop.

Jaxson Smiley (2027 OF, TX)

Smiley put together one of the louder offensive swings of the day, launching a home run over the left-field wall. The swing is fundamentally sound with clean mechanics, allowing him to stay through the baseball and produce quality extension. Present power is already showing up in-game, and the overall offensive operation suggests additional impact moving forward.

Brycen Ochs (2027 OF, FL)

Ochs showed both feel to hit and present strength, leaving the yard despite getting a bit aggressive in a two-strike count. The approach throughout the at-bat remains advanced, and he demonstrates a good understanding of the strike zone. There is noticeable juice in the barrel with present power, giving the offensive profile another dimension as he continues to mature.

Kyler Williamson (2027 SS/RHP, FL)

Williamson continued to show one of the more intriguing two-way profiles, flashing both his hit tool and present power. The swing is loose and athletic with a quick barrel that produces easy carry off the bat, leaving the yard to left field. The offensive operation is fluid with present bat speed and impact, reinforcing the upside that's here in the profile.

-Alex Pena

Brody Vogel (’27 2B/OF, Scorpions 2027 Scout, FL) showed a simple, controlled approach at the plate, sitting back on a curveball and driving it for a loud single to extend the inning and move a runner into scoring position. The 5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed hitter showed quick hands with quality extension through the baseball, staying balanced and on time against the secondary offering. Vogel continues to show a compact swing with the ability to produce firm contact.

Braydon Ortiz (’27 RHP, USA Prime Colorado Scout 2027-Sanders, CO) got the start and worked efficiently, consistently filling the strike zone while pitching to contact. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-hander ran his fastball up to 83 mph, locating it well to both corners and showing confidence attacking hitters early in counts. Ortiz mixed in a low-70s curveball to keep hitters off balance and varied his looks effectively with runners on base. The operation is controlled with solid mound presence, making him an intriguing uncommitted arm to continue following.

Croix DiBacco (’27 RHP, Scorpions 2027 Scout, FL) came out firing, overpowering hitters with a fastball that reached 92 mph while consistently working to the corners. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound right-hander showed a physical frame and created strong extension down the mound, allowing the fastball to jump out of his hand with plenty of life. Dibacco mixed in his off speed effectively to disrupt timing and showed the ability to miss bats with multiple offerings. He is currently a high-follow arm with the stuff and frame to continue making a jump.

Noah Lindsay (’27 LHP, Houston Wildcatters Navy 2027, TX) showed good command from the left side, working confidently with multiple pitches and generating movement throughout the zone. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound southpaw ran his fastball up to 82 mph with sink and paired it effectively with a 74 mph slider to keep hitters off balance. Lindsay stayed composed with traffic on the bases, finishing the inning with a strikeout and stranding the runners. The pitch mix and ability to command both offerings make him an intriguing uncommitted arm to continue following.

Logan Mackin (’27 RHP, Cangelosi Sparks 17U-E, IL) worked quickly and attacked the strike zone with confidence, running his fastball up to 90 mph while showing strong feel for his full mix. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound right-hander was quick to the plate, repeated his delivery well, and used his physical frame to generate power down the mound. Mackin is committed to Northern Illinois and has the combination of size, velocity, and pitchability makes him a strong arm to continue following.

Ethan Ocwieja (’27 RHP, Nokona Braves, MA) showed a controlled, fluid operation on the mound, using his 6-foot, 180-pound frame to generate power while maintaining balance throughout the delivery. The right-hander ran his fastball up to 84 mph in the opening inning and paired it with a 73 mph 12-to-6 curveball that showed sharp vertical break. The uncommitted arm shows present feel for both pitches with additional velocity likely to come as he continues to develop.

Rory Irwin (‘27 RHP, Gatorball 2027, FL) was dominant in his start, running the fastball up to 88 mph and maintaining firm velocity throughout the outing. The physical 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-hander used his frame well, working downhill and attacking hitters with confidence. Irwin remains an unranked, uncommitted arm with plenty of upside to continue following.

Connor Ackerman (‘27 RHP, Showtime Select National 16U, NY) filled up the strike zone with a three-pitch mix, running his fastball up to 85 mph while showing both a curveball and changeup around 75 mph. The physical 6-foot-5, 225-pound right-hander worked with confidence and used his size well to create downhill plane. He is committed to Hofstra. 

-Brady Wall


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...
Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

UBC Midwest X Atlantic Notes: Part 2

Jordan Gates
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UBC Midwest X Atlantic Notes: Part 1 ‘27 RHP Alexander Kakach (MN) displayed present arm strength and some feel to spin. The #Creighton commit was up to 93 mph with the FB (89-93), while the SL showed two plane break at 79-84 mph. Mixed in CT at 84-86 with tight action in the zone. #UBCMW @MNIcemen @PG_WiscMinn pic.twitter.com/TlrOnNDIcd — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) July 18, 2026 Alexander Kakach (2027, Plymouth, Minn.) of MN Icemen 17U Gominsky displayed intriguing upside on the mound, striking out five over 4.0 innings while running the fastball up to 93 mph with ride. The 6-foot, 180-pound right-hander and Creighton commit paired the fastball with a low-80s slider that flashed two-plane break and a cutter that played well off the mix. Kakach worked with a loose, quick arm from a high three-quarter slot, creating quality movement across his mix while displaying...
Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 6

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Brycen Orcutt (‘29, WV) was dominant to open his outing, tossing five innings of shutout ball thus far, striking out nine. Got the FB up to 85 w/ feel to land a tight + sharp two-plane BB. #WWBA @PG_VirginiaWV pic.twitter.com/Yjm2IbufqU — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 21, 2026 Brycen Orcutt (’29, South Charleston, WV) has put together a strong event on both sides of the ball, posting a 1.458 OPS at the plate thus far, including a pair of doubles and three driven in. On the mound, Orcutt has logged a pair of starts, totaling 11.1 innings of shutout ball, striking out 15. The West Virginia native operates from a medium right-handed frame with a bit of length and lower half strength. He starts above the belt, working into an over-the-head windup before utilizing a medium direct leg lift, firing down...
Tournaments | Story | 7/22/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 5

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Noah Rumley (‘29 NC) has been up to 90 so far in this start w/ 8 Ks in 4 innings of work. Really jumps out of the hand at foot strike w/ some ride to it; has also mixed in a SL w/ horizontal action. #WWBA @PG_Coastal pic.twitter.com/OcU57a3Syl — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 21, 2026 Noah Rumley (2029, Summerfield, N.C.) got the ball for GBC Lopez 2029 15u in their final game of pool play and dominated, going up against a tough lineup in the East Cobb Astros. The 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher ended up going five innings, allowing only one hit and one run, while striking out nine. It’s premium stuff at the 15u level as he worked easily in the upper-80s, topping at 90 mph in the first. The breaking ball showed two-plane shape in the upper-70s as well. There’s a ton of things to like already and even...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/22/2026

Champions Named at Southwest Select

Emily Hicks
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Another week of Perfect Game baseball concluded as champions were crowned in the 15U, 16U, and 18U divisions of the Southwest Select Championship. After several days of pool play and championship bracket action, three teams rose above the competition to capture tournament titles following a week of high-level baseball. Throughout the tournament, teams from across the Southwest and beyond competed in closely contested matchups, producing standout pitching performances, timely offense, and memorable defensive plays. As the bracket narrowed, each division featured championship-caliber baseball before the final trophies were awarded. 15U Championship The 15U division title was claimed by AZ Prodigy, who defeated Nomadic 14U Premier by a score of 2-1 in the championship game. After putting together a strong tournament run, AZ Prodigy continued its momentum in the title game with contributions...
Tournaments | Story | 7/23/2026

Battle for the Windy City Scout Notes

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Tyler Osmanski (2027, Frankfort, Ill.) a 5-foot-11 160-pound right-handed pitcher worked a 7 inning complete game shutout to start off Chicago Elite’s 6-0 weekend. On top of going the distance he allowed only three base runners and one hit. Osmanski has lots of athleticism in his delivery. He keeps his body under control while still being able to have good arm action and great hip to shoulder separation. He works from the third base side of the rubber with a high ¾ arm slot. His fastball was up to 84mph multiple times and sat 80-83mph. He used two offspeed pitches, a good 12-6 breaking ball 65-68mph, and a changeup in the low 70’s.     ‘27 RHP Brett Alkire (IL) punched out everyone across his 5.2 inning masterful outing. He struck out 13 batters and did it on 66% strikes. Has an active arm action and kept the ball on the corners. FB T92 early w/...
All American Game | Story | 7/22/2026

PG All-American Classic Roster Reveal

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME ANNOUNCES TEAM ROSTERS FOR 2026 DICK'S ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC AT CITIZENS BANK PARK   The rosters span 20 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada, with California leading the way Jersey City's Finnian O'Loughlin gives the host region a player in the spotlight Field includes sons of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas & MLB All-Star Brad Hawpe   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the Team East and Team West rosters for the 2026 DICK'S All-American Classic, set for Sunday, August 16 at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The 60-player field represents the top...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/22/2026

Florida Burn Cruise to 17U BCS Crown

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Ranked fifth nationally entering the tournament, Florida Burn 2027 Scout left no doubt who the best team was at the 17U BCS National Championship. Burn finished a perfect 9-0 tournament, earning an 11-1 semifinal victory before defeating No. 86-ranked Original Florida Pokers 2027 National, 9-1, Tuesday afternoon at JetBlue Park. Burn seized control early and never looked back in a game that ended after the fifth inning per Perfect Game’s mercy rule. Burn carried its explosive offense into the championship game as Braedon Mackay launched a two-run home run in the first inning, giving his team an early 2-0 lead. Mackay’s home run sparked a five-run opening inning, setting the tone for the rest of the afternoon. The Florida commit later earned tournament MVP honors after helping lead Burn to an unbeaten championship run. “I was just trying to get something started,”...
Tournaments | Story | 7/22/2026

17u BCS Scout Notes: Days 2-3

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17u BCS Scout Notes: Day 1 Kenniel Nieves Medero (2027 SS, PR)  Nieves Medero put together another quality offensive showing, continuing the consistent production he displayed throughout the tournament. The 8.5 PG grade shortstop features quick hands and does an excellent job creating separation with strong hip rotation, allowing him to generate easy bat speed through the zone. The swing remains balanced and efficient with present feel for the barrel. A polished offensive profile with tools that continue to translate in game action.  Oscar Cambero (2027 3B, FL)  Cambero turned in an impressive offensive performance, smoking a triple into the gap while showcasing both speed and gap-to-gap power. The right-handed hitter generates quality bat speed and consistently impacts the baseball with authority. Plays with a high motor on both sides of the ball and competes with energy...
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