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Cape Cod League: Top 100 Prospects 2010

CAPE COD LEAGUE
TOP 100 PROSPECTS, 2010
 
COMPILED BY ALLAN SIMPSON
In Association with League Managers and Scouts
 
Official League Website: capecodbaseball.org.
 
FAST FACTS
Year League Established: 1885.
States Represented in League: Massachusetts.
Level of Competition (1-to-4 Scale, 1 being highest): 1.
No. of Teams in League: 10.
Regular-Season Champion (best overall record): Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.
Post-Season Champion: Cotuit Kettleers.
Teams, PG CrossChecker Summer 30/Final Ranking: No. 3 Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox; No. 7 Cotuit Kettleers; No. 9 Orleans Firebirds; No. 11 Brewster White Caps; No. 29 Bourne Braves.
No. 1 Prospect, 2009 (per PG CrossChecker): Jesse Hahn, rhp, Chatham Anglers (Virginia Tech; Rays/6th round).
First 2009 Player Selected, 2010 Draft: Matt Harvey, rhp, Chatham Anglers (North Carolina; Mets/1st round).
 
Most Valuable Player: Kolten Wong, 2b, Orleans Firebirds.
Outstanding Pitcher: Grayson Garvin, lhp, Bourne Braves.
Top Prospect (as selected by league): Tony Zych, rhp, Bourne Braves.
 
BATTING LEADERS (League games only)
Batting Average: Johnny Ruettiger, of, Hyannis Harbor Hawks (.369).
Slugging Percentage: Andrew Susac, c, Falmouth Commodores (.500).
On-Base Average: Drew Martinez, of, Brewster White Caps (.434).
Home Runs: Jordan Ribera, 1b, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox; Eddie Oropesa, 1b, Chatham Anglers (7).
RBIs: Tyler Bream, 3b, Wareham Gatemen; Jordan Ribera, 1b, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (26).
Stolen Bases: Andy Burns, 3b, Brewster White Caps (25).
 
PITCHING LEADERS (League games only)
Wins: Grayson Garvin, lhp, Bourne Braves; Drew Gagnon, rhp, Brewster White Caps (5).
ERA: Grayson Garvin, lhp, Bourne Braves (0.74).
Saves: Tony Zych, rhp, Bourne Braves (12).
Opponent Batting Average: Austin Wood, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers (.144)
Strikeouts: Jed Bradley, lhp, Wareham Gatemen; Nick Tropeano, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers (44).
 
BEST TOOLS
Best Athlete: 1. George Springer, of, Wareham Gatemen; 2. Brian Goodwin, of, Harwich Mariners; 3. Zach Cone, of, Cotuit Kettleers; 4. Mikie Mahtook, of, Harwich Mariners; 5. Brooks Pinckard, of/rhp, Cotuit Kettleers.
Best Hitter: 1. Alex Dickerson, of, Wareham Gatemen; 2. Jason Coats, of, Bourne Braves; 3. Kolten Wong, 2b, Orleans Firebirds; 4. C.J. Cron, c/1b, Cotuit Kettleers; 5. Johnny Ruettiger, of, Hyannis Harbor Hawks.
Best Power: 1. Ricky Oropesa, 1b/3b, Chatham Anglers; 2. George Springer, of, Wareham Gatemen; 3. Alex Dickerson, of, Wareham Gatemen; 4. Matt Skole, 3b, Falmouth Commodores; 5. C.J. Cron, c/1b, Cotuit Kettleers.
Fastest Base Runner: 1. Brian Goodwin, of, Harwich Mariners; 2. Zach Cone, of, Cotuit Kettleers; 3. Johnny Ruettiger, of, Hyannis Harbor Hawks; 4. Stephen Perez, ss, Chatham Anglers; 5. Brooks Pinckard, rhp/of, Cotuit Kettleers.
Best Defensive Player: CATCHER—James McCann, Cotuit Kettleers. INFIELDER—Devin Marrero, ss, Cotuit Kettleers. OUTFIELDER—Ronnie Richardson, Harwich Mariners.
Best Arm: CATCHER—Andrew Susac, Falmouth Commodores. INFIELDER—Devin Marrero, ss, Cotuit Kettleers. OUTFIELDER—Cohl Walla, Brewster White Caps.
Best Velocity: 1. Tony Zych, rhp, Bourne Braves; 2. Austin Wood, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers; 3. Anthony Meo, rhp, Bourne Braves; 4. Matt Barnes, rhp, Wareham Gatemen; 5. Marcus Stroman, rhp, Orleans Firebirds.
Best Breaking Ball/Off-Speed Pitch: SLIDER—1. Colton Murray, rhp, Brewster White Caps; 2. Braden Kapteyn, rhp, Harwich Mariners; 3. Tony Zych, rhp, Bourne Braves. CURVEBALL—1. Marcus Stroman, rhp, Orleans Firebirds; 2. Anthony Ranaudo, rhp, Brewster White Caps; 3. Kevin Vance, rhp, Chatham Anglers. CHANGEUP—1. Nick Tropeano, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers; 2. Jack Armstrong, rhp, Wareham Gatemen; 3. A.J. Achter, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers.
Best Command: 1. Jed Bradley, lhp, Wareham Gatemen; 2. Anthony Ranaudo, rhp, Brewster White Caps; 3. Marcus Stroman, rhp, Orleans Firebirds; 4. Brady Rodgers, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers;  5. Drew Gagnon, rhp, Brewster White Caps.
 
TOP 100 PROSPECTS
 
1. GEORGE SPRINGER, of, Wareham Gatemen (Connecticut/JR in 2011)
Spent only 16 G at Wareham (.288-3-7, 7 SB), but combo of electric frame, 5-tool talent, vastly improved skills were readily evident
2. MATT BARNES, rhp, Wareham Gatemen (Connecticut/JR in 2011)
Like college/summer teammate Springer, got limited look before joining Team USA; FB up 96, secondary stuff (SL, CH) + improved
3. ANTHONY RANAUDO, rhp, Brewster Whitecaps (SIGNED/Red Sox)
On tight pitch count, but re-established draft value with solid summer (3-0, 0.00, .103 OBA); FB at 92-95, CU/CH also solid pitches
4. JED BRADLEY, lhp, Wareham Gatemen (Georgia Tech/JR in 2011)
Led Cape in SO (44 vs. 6 BB in 41 IP), and was most impressive arm in Cape all-star game with command of 93-94 FB, + CU/CH
5. AUSTIN WOOD, rhp, Cotuit Kettlers (Southern California/JR in 2011)
Mediocre success in two college years, but had breakthrough summer (3-0, 0.74); explosive FB at 95-98, much-improved SL/CH
6. KOLTEN WONG, 2b, Orleans Firebirds (Hawaii/JR in 2011)
MVP season (.341-3-11, 22 SB) for 5-9 sparkplug; polished hitter with surprising pop, found defensive home at 2B, + base stealer
7. DEVEN MARRERO, ss, Cotuit Kettleers (Arizona State/SO in 2011)
Exceptional defender with ++ arm, solid feel for all aspects of SS play; hit .306-1-17, got better at plate, started turning on balls more
8. BRIAN GOODWIN, of, Harwich Mariners (North Carolina/SO in 2011)
Just needs to put it all together, but has the raw tools; + bat speed/power, ++ speed on bases/in CF, arm for RF; hit .281-1-9, 15 SB
9. TONY ZYCH, rhp, Bourne Braves (Louisville/JR in 2011)
Excelled in closer role (0.89 ERA, 12 SV) with FB that routinely reached 97, + slider; has violent, funky arm action, but throws strikes
10. ANDREW SUSAC, c, Falmouth Commodores (Oregon State/SO in 2011)
D/E SO made big strides in summer after modest FR year; best tools are ++ arm/power, made strides at plate in offensive approach
11. BRETT MOONEYHAM, lhp, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Stanford/JR in 2011)
6-5 LHP stood out in 4 pre-Team USA starts (3-0, 3.18); attacked hitters with feel, threw strikes with 89-92 FB, + breaking ball, CH
12. MARCUS STROMAN, rhp, Orleans Firebirds (Duke/SO in 2011)
Settled into closer-only role, and dominated (0.00, 10 SV, 25 IP, 3 BB/32 SO); has clean arm action, command of 94-96 FB, CU, CH
13. JACK ARMSTRONG, rhp, Wareham Gatemen (Vanderbilt/JR in 2011)
Not as dominating as breakout 2009 Cape summer; FB more 92-94 (vs. 95-97), short-armed ball, didn’t take advantage of 6-7 frame
14. RYAN CARPENTER, lhp, Orleans Firebirds (Gonzaga/JR in 2011)
Struggled in 2 college seasons, excelled again in summer (3-0, 2.56, 39 IP/39 SO); FB at 88-93, + CH, needs work on CU, rhythm
15. JASON ESPOSITO, ss/3b, Orleans Firebirds (Vanderbilt/JR in 2011)
Flashed 5 tools in brief stint (.246-1-4) before joining Team USA; prototype 3B if power plays with wood, hands/arm playable at SS
16. ANTHONY MEO, rhp, Bourne Braves (Coastal Carolina/JR in 2011)
Electric arm with FB routinely at 92-96, occasionally 98, SL that peaks in 87-89 range; needs command of CH to settle in as starter
17. MIKIE MAHTOOK, of, Harwich Mariners (Louisiana State/JR in 2011)
Struggled adapting to wood (.182-1-1 in 10 G) before leaving for Team USA, but has complete package; had 9 SB, can play all 3 OF
18. ALEX DICKERSON, of, Wareham Gatemen (Indiana/JR in 2011)
Got 9-game cameo (.500-1-7) before joining Team USA, but pure hitting skills/+ raw power were evident; other areas just average
19. JASON COATS, of, Bourne Braves (Texas Christian/JR in 2011)
Led TCU to CWS berth, then topped Bourne in hitting (.314 on season, .556 in playoffs); sound approach to hitting, uses whole field
20. EDDIE OROPESA, 1b/3b, Chatham Anglers (Southern California/JR in 2011)
Has exceptional power, but feast or famine approach; topped league in HR (7), SO (52); needs to get shorter to ball; equal at 1B/3B
21. JAKE BARRETT, rhp, Brewster White Caps (Arizona State/SO in 2011)
Ex-third rounder went 0-2, 1.35, just scratched surface; has projectable frame, raw arm strength (93-95 now, 97 future), 3-pitch mix
22. LOGAN VERRETT, rhp, Chatham Anglers (Baylor/JR in 2011)
Went 2-1, 0.87 (41 IP/34 SO) with advanced approach, knack for getting hitters off balance; stuff inconsistent (flashes 93 FB, + SL)
23. RONNIE RICHARDSON, of, Harwich Mariners (Florida/SO in 2011)
Draft-eligible SO still developing raw power, plate discipline, but ball jumps off bat (.267-1-9), has ++ speed, accomplished defender
24. GRAYSON GARVIN, lhp, Bourne Braves (Vanderbilt/JR in 2011)
League’s pitcher of year (5-0, 0.74); gets good leverage from 6-6 frame, mixes four pitches well, but has modest stuff, FB only 87-91
25. BRADY RODGERS, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers (Arizona State/SO in 2011)
Very mature pitcher with ++ control/pitchability; had 5 BB/38 SO in 31 IP; FB peaked at 93-94, froze LH hitters with + breaking ball
26. LEX RUTLEDGE, lhp, Harwich Mariners (Samford/SO in 2011)
Power lefty with FB up to 94, nasty breaking ball; stuff/bulldog approach suited for closer role; worked 15 IP before join Team USA
27. LEVI MICHAEL, ss, Harwich Mariners (North Carolina/JR in 2011)
Switch-hitting MIF with raw power, sound plate discipline, soft, quick hands an asset at plate/in field; + instincts, speed, arm strength
28. R.J. ALVAREZ, rhp, Bourne Braves (Florida Atlantic/SO in 2011)
Formed a potent bullpen tandem with Zych, going 3-2, 0.79 in set-up role; FB peaked at 95 with good run action in short role, + CH
29. JOE PANIK, ss, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (St. John’s/JR in 2011)
Glue to Y-D success; solid approach/feel to hit, flashes power (.276-2-19, 20 BB/12 SO); hands/range equal to any SS in league
30. C.J. CRON, c, Cotuit Kettleers (Utah/JR in 2011)
Has excellent hands to hit, can drive balls a long way to oppo field; needs to refine catching actions, learn to stay on top of throws
31. ZACH CONE, of, Cotuit Kettleers (Georgia/JR in 2011)
Has all physical tools in 6-3/210 frame, better approach/arm/defender/base stealer than 2009, but serious questions whether he’ll hit
32. ZACH WILSON, of, Wareham Gatemen (Arizona State/JR in 2011)
Had big summer in 3-hole for Gatemen (.294-5-15); solid plate coverage, + idea; drives balls to all fields; needs to lock in a position
33. KYLE McMYNE, rhp, Bourne Braves (Villanova/JR in 2011)
Struggled to keep pace on best staff in league (1-1, 6.46), but very strong frame, FB in 92-95 range; needs to locate pitches better
34. DREW GAGNON, rhp, Brewster White Caps (Long Beach State/JR in 2011)
Solid 3-pitch stuff (89-92 FB, CH, hybrid breaking ball), but advanced pitchability credited for solid summer (5-1, 2.10, 39 IP/43 SO)
35. CHRISTIAN JONES, lhp, Falmouth Commodores (Oregon/JR in 2011)
Competitive lefty positioned himself for breakout 2011 with 3-3, 2.36 season; generates ++ sink on 88-91 FB, has + breaking ball
36. RYAN WRIGHT, 3b/2b, Bourne Braves (Louisville/JR in 2011)
Solid, steady player with ++ approach, though may lack power for corner; quickness in middle; hit .239-0-12 before join Team USA
37. BRIAN HUMPHRIES, of, Chatham Anglers (Pepperdine/JR in 2011)
Impressed scouts with flat swing, solid approach to hitting (.253-1-12); lacks raw speed, but has instincts, gets excellent jumps in CF
38. NICK MARONDE, lhp, Falmouth Commodores (Florida/JR in 2011)
Finally hit stride as go-to guy in Falmouth pen (2-0, 2.29); developed command of running 92-95 FB, but secondary pitches just OK
39. STEPHEN PEREZ, ss, Chatham Anglers (Miami/SO in 2011)
Hit .162-0-0, had 9 E at SS, but switch-hitter with pop, ++ speed, has it all in field, just needs time; tore thumb ligament diving for ball
40. JAMES McCANN, c, Cotuit Kettleers (Arkansas/JR in 2011)
Sound mechanically in every aspect of game defensively; hit just .105-1-6 in 76 AB, has raw power but needs to shorten swing
41. MATT JENSEN, 2b/3b, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Cal Poly/JR in 2011)
Ex-Mariners 10th-rounder showed flashes of his pro potential (+ arm, raw power), but struggled with wood (.216-1-14), range at 2B
42. TYLER BREAM, 3b, Wareham Gatemen (Liberty/JR in 2011)
Son of Sid quietly led league in RBIs (26), put together solid summer at plate/in field; soft hands at 3B, + arm, excels on slow rollers
43. D.J. BAXENDALE, rhp, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Arkansas/SO in 2011)
Positioned himself for breakout 2011 with solid summer (2-3, 2.61); gets good run on low 90s FB, SL/CH are potential plus pitches
44. PRATT MAYNARD, c, Harwich Mariners (North Carolina State/JR in 2011)
Offensive catcher with + bat speed/power potential, ++ plate discipline (32 BB/21 SO); big arm, but needs to polish catching skills
45. COLTON MURRAY, rhp, Brewster White Caps (Kansas/JR in 2011)
Dominated as closer (0.47, 8 SV) with ++ sharp 82-83 SL, FB in 90-93 range; profiles short role because of max effort in delivery
46. NICK MARTINI, of, Falmouth Commodores (Kansas State/JR in 2011)
Struggled to build on big SO season at K-State; pure hitter, batted .257-2-21, numbers misleading as hit in tough luck; profiles as LF
47. TAYLOR FEATHERSTON, ss, Brewster White Caps (Texas Christian/JR in 2011)
CWS appearance, Team USA trials limited time, but shows gap power (.267-0-3), good hands/feet in field, arm action may be issue
48. AARON WESTLAKE, 1b/of, Chatham Anglers (Vanderbilt/JR in 2011)
Jays draft has advanced approach to hitting with sweet swing, serious juice in LH bat; hit .292, 5 HR in 106 AB; solid 1B, OK in LF
49. JOHN HINSON, 3b/2b, Cotuit Kettleers (Clemson/JR in 2011)
Hit just .246-1-8, but has excellent rhythm in short, compact swing, ball explodes off bat; needs to settle on position, use his speed
50. NICK AHMED, ss/rhp, Bourne Braves (Connecticut/JR in 2011)
Has higher upside on mound with 90-92 FB, but spent summer in field only; arm/speed (17 SB) are superior tools, hit only .212-0-10
51. RICCIO TORREZ, 3b, Orleans Firebirds (Arizona State/JR in 2011)
Struggled with bat (.155-1-5, 97 AB), but has demonstrated history at plate; versatile talent, settled in nicely at 3B in 2011 audition
52. BROOKS PINCKARD, rhp/of, Cotuit Kettleers (Baylor/JR in 2011)
Superior athlete with intriguing 2-way talent, but unpolished; 6.5 speed, but raw at plate; FB can touch 97-98, but still just a thrower
53. DALLAS GALLANT, rhp, Hyannis Harbor Hawks (SIGNED/Twins)
Poor college season depressed draft stock, but second ++ Cape season (18 IP/27 SO, 8 SV) re-kindled interest; 91-94 FB, ++ CU
54. MAX MUNCY, 1b, Wareham Gatemen (Baylor/SO in 2011)
Settled into 4-hole as freshman (.244-3-25), showed solid swing, power, discipline; best at 1B, but also can play 2B/3B/OF corners
55. MATT SUMMERS, rhp/of, Falmouth Commodores (UC Irvine/JR in 2011)
Primarily an OF in college, made huge strides on mound in summer (2-3, 3.04); quick arm, FB up to 95-96, improved breaking stuff
56. B.A. VOLLMUTH, 3b/ss, Falmouth Commodores (Southern Mississippi/JR in 2011)
Has all the tools, but hit just .175-1-7 (50 SO/126 AB) after breakout ‘09 summer; poor swing mechanics, became too pull-conscious
57. STEVE SELSKY, of, Orleans Firebirds (Arizona/JR in 2011)
Chose return to Cape vs. signing with Rockies; has + raw power (.273-3-19), needs better contact (36 K); + RF arm, modest speed
58. BRADEN KAPTEYN, rhp/1b, Harwich Mariners (Kentucky/JR in 2011)
2-way talent with intriguing raw power, but upside on mound; raw stuff (92-93 FB, ++ SL), max-effort delivery suited for closer role
59. KEVIN VANCE, rhp/if, Chatham Anglers (Connecticut/JR in 2011)
May not fulfill potential on mound til becomes full-time pitcher; gets excellent deception on 92-95 FB, has hammer CU, ++ locates
60. KYLE SIMON, rhp, Orleans Firebirds (Arizona/JR in 2011)
Not overpowering in 6-5 frame, but gets heavy sink from funky angle on 89-91 FB, avg SL/CH, pounds strike zone, went 1-2, 0.92
61. TANNER POPPE, rhp, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Kansas/SO in 2011)
Very projectable frame/arm, but inexperience on mound evident (3-1, 4.01, 34 IP, 25 BB); + sink on FB, struggles to throw strikes
62. KC SERNA, ss, Falmouth Commodores (Oregon/JR in 2011)
Needs to show it on more consistent basis, but flashes big arm, makes all plays at SS; quick bat, takes quality at-bats (.250-0-16)
63. COHL WALLA, of, Brewster White Caps (Texas/SO in 2011)
D/E SO could blossom in 2011; has short swing, pull-power potential, needs to refine plate approach; solid CF skills, 90-mph arm
64. KYLE McMILLEN, rhp/of, Cotuit Kettleers (Kent State/JR in 2011)
Limited success at plate (.083), on mound (1-3, 5.87), but worth watching; loose arm, FB regularly at 93-94; takes big-league BP
65. MIKE ANDRIESE, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers (UC Riverside/JR in 2011)
Saved best for playoffs (2-0, 0.00) after 1-2, 3.52 season; FB topped at 94, got + sink on 2-seamer; other pitches need work/polish
66. BARRETT BARNES, of/1b, Falmouth Commodores (Texas Tech/SO in 2011)
Still a work in progress in all phases, but athletic/versatile, made strides at plate, in field; became more complete hitter (.223-3-24)
67. MICHAEL GOODNIGHT, rhp, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (SIGNED/Indians)
Developed superior approach this summer vs 2009, led to signing with Indians; went 3-1, 2.89 using mostly FB/CU combination
68. ANDY BURNS, 3b, Brewster White Caps (Arizona/JR in 2011)
Led Cape in SB (25), but power, arm strength, game awareness are his strengths; Kentucky transfer, may be eligible at UA in 2011
69. BOBBY CROCKER, of, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Cal Poly/JR in 2011)
Looks like a big leaguer, and played much more like one in second half (.258-0-7); speed/OF skills evident, raw power evolving
70. CECIL TANNER, rhp, Falmouth Commodores (Georgia/JR in 2011)
Intimidating size (6-6, 240), big fastball (95-98), flashes sharp CU, but struggles with command, mechanics (23 IP, 26 BB/17 SO)
71. DEVIN JONES, rhp, Bourne Braves (Mississippi State/JR in 2011)
Continues to struggle putting it altogether, throw quality strikes (2-2, 5.60, 27 IP, 43 base runners), but no mistaking ++ raw stuff
72. SCOTT SNODGRESS, lhp, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Stanford/JR in 2011)
Results (0-2, 3.97, 23 IP/15 SO) point to inconsistency, but 6-5 lefty flashes three + pitches (mid-90s FB, CU with depth/tilt, + CU)
73. MARK POPE, rhp, Falmouth Commodores (Georgia Tech/JR in 2011)
Used in a variety of roles at G-Tech, hit stride as starter in summer (2-2, 3.22, 45 IP/42 SO); flashed 3 + pitches, including 91-92 FB
74. AUSTIN NOLA, ss, Harwich Mariners (Louisiana State/JR in 2011)
Outstanding defender with exceptional hands, capable of making highlight plays; solid approach to game, but key is bat (.221-0-4)
75. TYLER PILL, of, Harwich Mariners (Cal State Fullerton/JR in 2011)
Higher upside on mound, but shut down on Cape with tired arm; has sweet LH swing, needs experience to develop power/approach
76. JORDAN RIBERA, 1b, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Fresno State/SR in 2011)
Mystery why not drafted after 25-HR college season; tied for league lead in HR (7), hit .345-3-13 in 7 playoff games; solid defender
77. PETE O’BRIEN, c, Bourne Braves (Bethune-Cookman/JR in 2011)
Overmatched at plate in brief Cape stint (.300-0-2, 0 BB/11 SO), but impressive raw power, arm strength led to spot with Team USA
78. ZACK JONES, rhp, Chatham Anglers (San Jose State/SO in 2011)
Consistently hardest thrower on Anglers staff (92-94); SL/CH have promise; used in mid-relief to facilitate closer-to-starter move
79. JOHNNY RUETTIGER, of, Hyannis Harbor Hawks (Arizona State/JR in 2011)
League batting champ (.360-0-5) on last-place club; athletic, puts ball in play, runs well, solid CF defender; limited power, LF arm
80. DEREK DENNIS, ss, Wareham Gatemen (Michigan/SO in 2011)
Outstanding defender; excellent range at SS, gets rid of ball quickly; held own at plate, before hurt shoulder and BA tumbled to .176
81. MIKE YASTRZEMSKI, of, Cotuit Kettleers (Vanderbilt/SO in 2011)
Will be legit talent when gets stronger; ball jumps off bat, hit .235-2-17, smashed long HR in league title game; can run, play all 3 OF
82. DREW VERHAGEN, rhp, Hyannis Harbor Hawks (Navarro, Texas, JC/SO in 2011)
Shoulder issue in HS, brought along cautiously in spring/summer; ++ tough coming from 6-6 angle with 91-93 FB, + downer curve
83. TAYLOR ARD, 1b, Brewster White Caps (Washington State/JR in 2011)
Missed spring season in JC with hand surgery, but legit power threat with wood (.263-1-4), good plate discipline, athletic around bag
84. JORDAN LEYLAND, 1b, Cotuit Kettleers (UC Irvine/JR in 2011)
Hit .264-2-14 in season, then hit stride in playoffs (.462-1-6); squared up more balls than anyone on team; runs + for size (6-5/220)
85. MATT SKOLE, 3b, Falmouth Commodores (Georgia Tech/JR in 2011)
Vastly improved as second-year player; + power evident, but made strides in becoming a more complete hitter (.245-3-21), defender
86. TYLER MIZENKO, rhp, Hyannis Harbor Hawks (Winthrop/JR in 2011)
Showcased electric arm in combined set-up/closer role (2-0, 1.62, 7 SV); FB up to 94-95, + breaking ball; lacks size, needs innings
87. ZACK MacPHEE, 2b, Bourne Braves (Arizona State/JR in 2011)
Pac-10 player of year has struggled adjusting to wood/superior pitching in 2 Cape summers (.247-1-6); runs well, solid defender
88. WILL CLINARD, rhp, Orleans Firebirds (Vanderbilt/JR in 2011)
Athletic 6-4/230 RHP with advanced feel for pitching; commands 90-92 FB, + SL in late-game role (1-1, 3.70, 16 G, 17 IP/14 SO)
89. JAYCE BOYD, 1b, Orleans Firebirds (Florida State/SO in 2011)
Held own as freshman in Cape (.236-2-16), but best yet to come; has ++ swing/power potential/plate discipline; limited in field to 1B
90. COLE COOK, rhp, Hyannis Harbor Hawks (SIGNED/Indians)
Secured over-slot fifth-round bonus from Indians on basis of 3 starts (2-1, 4.50) for Hyannis; FB at 91-94, + hard SL, ++ competes
91. MIKE MORIN, rhp, Bourne Braves (North Carolina/SO in 2011)
Reliever in spring, starter on summer (1-3, 3.29, 38 IP/38 SO); best current pitch is CH, FB 86-89, will throw harder as gets stronger
92. CALEB RAMSEY, of, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Houston/SR in 2011)
Enjoyed all-star season (.311-1-18, 22 SB) after going undrafted; mature, consistent player who runs/hits, still growing into power
93. MIKE DENNHART, rhp, Chatham Anglers (Boston College/JR in 2011)
Struggled in spring, but velo jumped 2-3 mph during summer to 90-93, flashed ++ CU, went 2-3, 1.80; has strong, durable 6-1 frame
94. ADAM MORGAN, lhp, Harwich Mariners (Alabama/JR in 2011)
Made just four starts (1-0, 1.44), but kept hitters off balance with polished approach, command of three pitches (86-92 FB, SL, CH)
95. DEREK SELF, rhp, Chatham Anglers (Louisville/JR in 2011)
Lacks dominant stuff, but excels with bulldog approach, ++ idea, sinking action on 88-92 FB, hard SL; went 3-0, 2.36 (42 IP, 3 BB)
96. JOSH URBAN, rhp, Wareham Gatemen (Texas/SO in 2011)
Struggled initially (1-4, 5.26), but vastly-improved pitcher over course of summer; FB 88-92, began to locate all pitches much better
97. JACK LEATHERSICH, lhp, Orleans Firebirds (Massachusetts-Lowell/JR in 2011)
Made name as top prospect in Valley League in 2009; solid in situational role (1.71, 21 IP/31 SO) with 93-94 FB, SL, developing CH
98. MATT CROUSE, lhp, Brewster White Caps (Mississippi/JR in 2011)
6-5 lefty touches 89 mph, creates deception in cross-body delivery, went 4-0, 2.28; can add 20 pounds, develop better feel for CH
99. KEVIN MEDRANO, 2b, Falmouth Commodores (Missouri State/JR in 2011)
Hobbled by quad pull last half of season; limited ability to utilize + speed on bases, but consistently barreled up balls, hit .321-1-16
100. NICK TROPEANO, rhp, Cotuit Kettleers (Stony Brook/JR in 2011)
Brilliant in Cape title game with 6-2/3 no-hit IP in relief; has dynamite CH with splitter action; FB just 89-91, but locates to both sides
 
 

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Vincent Cervino
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Cape Cod Top 100 Prospect List | Cape Cod Top 2025 Prospects * indicates draft eligible sophomore ^ indicates incoming transfer Name Pos. Team School Hometown State Andrew Sundean C Hyannis UCF Lakeland FL Bradke Lohry^ IF Hyannis Tennessee Trinity FL Cam Schuelke^ RHP Hyannis Mississippi State Dorr MI Carter Lovasz RHP Hyannis William & Mary Midlothian VA Colby Shelton*^ IF Falmouth Florida Lithia FL Colin Tuft^ OF Orleans Tulane Vienna VA Daniel Corona^ IF Cotuit Missouri Brooklyn NY Derek Clark^ LHP Orleans West Virginia Petersburg MI Duce Gourson IF Falmouth UCLA San Diego CA Eddie Micheletti OF Orleans George Washington Wilmington DE Enzo Apodada^ OF YD Baylor Scottsdale CA Evan Truitt RHP Orleans Charleston Southern Berlin MD Finnegan Wall RHP YD UC Irvine Hesperia CA Garrett Coe RHP Falmouth Uconn Lakeside CT Ian Petrutz OF Bourne Maryland Mantua NJ Jakob Christian^ 1B YD...
Tournaments | Story | 6/3/2026

Beast of the East Heads to Georgia

Will Dembo
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Marietta, Georgia will welcome some of the nation’s top teams this weekend as the Perfect Game Beast of the East Invitational takes place June 4-8. The invite only 15-17u tournament will showcase a plethora of nationally ranked teams and top talent looking to make a statement early into the summer and take home the championship in what promises to be a highly competitive weekend of baseball. The 15u division will shine a spotlight on several of the top ranked programs in the country as 9 out of the 32 total squads competing are T100. 11 states will be represented in the age bracket, proving how prestigious this event has become. Headlining the field are Wow Factor National who comes in at No. 8 in the national rankings, as well as Canes National who enters the weekend trailing just one spot behind Wow Factor. Canes National has an absolutely loaded roster with 9 players who rank in...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

"Houston, We Nave a Problem"

Kinley Kitchens
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Some moments set the tone for an entire game. For Jackson Nave, it happened in his very first trip to the plate. The Sevierville, Tennessee native stepped into the batter’s box looking for a pitch he could drive. A few moments later, the ball was flying over the fence, giving FTB Phillies 13U an early boost and igniting what would become a dominant offensive performance. “I was feeling good,” Nave said. “I was just trying to find a pitch I could hammer. I kept my eye on it, took it down the middle and that felt good.” That swing was only the beginning. Nave finished the game with a home run, four runs scored, and four RBI as FTB Phillies 13U rolled to a 27-4 victory on the opening day of the 2026 PG 13U National Elite Championship. For Nave, getting the offense started early is an important part of helping his team succeed. “I think it is really...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Reed Continues to Prove He Belongs

Kinley Kitchens
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For many young players, competing alongside some of the top talent in the country can be intimidating. For Chris Reed, it is simply another opportunity to prove he belongs. The Conyers, Georgia native has established himself as one of the premier players in the 2030 class, currently ranking No. 24 nationally and No. 7 among shortstops according to Perfect Game. Reed’s game has consistently stood out against elite competition thanks to his athleticism, instincts, and all-around skill set. That ability was on full display during the 2025 Perfect Game 13U National Showcase, where Reed earned his invitation to the PG Select Festival, one of the most prestigious events available to players his age. “It showed that I can play with the best of the best, and that I belong,” Reed said of the experience. The event provided more than just exposure. It also reinforced an important...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes: Day 1

Perfect Game Staff
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‘29 SS Chase Hallett (NJ) drops the bat head on this one & lifts it out to the PS for a solo HR. Free and easy LH swing w/ present strength & more to dream on. #BeastOfTheEast @PGMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/Ym9LFg05tx — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 4, 2026 Chase Hallett (2029, Pennington, N.J.) came up with a loud swing on Thursday morning, dropping the barrel on one and lifting it out to the pull-side. It’s an intriguing profile overall with the young left-handed hitting middle infielder and the power projects in a big way. The swing is short and simple, he finds the barrel at a high clip, and is a sure handed defender up the middle. This has all the makings of a high-end prospect in a few years and is certainly a name of note in the ‘29 class. Canon Day (2028, Germantown, Tenn.) put together a great day on the offensive side of things,...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Arizona Desert Classic Gets Underway

Emily Hicks
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After another busy week of baseball, attention now turns to the 2026 PG 14u Arizona Desert Classic tournament as teams prepare for a weekend of competition on the Perfect Game circuit. ATB 13U enters the event looking to continue building on its season so far. The team comes into the weekend with a record of 5-4 and has shown strengths in their offense and defense. As the schedule gets tougher, this tournament presents another opportunity to test themselves against quality opponents. The field features teams from across Arizona, setting up several intriguing matchups throughout pool play. Key games against AZ Premier Prospects and Maverix could provide an early look at where the team stands heading into bracket play. A few players to keep an eye on this weekend include Reece Neely and Gavyn Jupp from Maverix and Jakob Couto from USA Scout Team AZ 14u. Whether it's producing at the plate,...
Tournaments | Story | 6/4/2026

California Kickoff Scout Notes

Joey Cohen
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Jayce Dejong (‘27, CA) finished 6-for-14 on the weekend which included a big HR in the championship game. Intriguing @PG_Uncommitted player to monitor this summer. #CAKickoff https://t.co/UbuSQxNalf pic.twitter.com/kjVcyiG8km — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 1, 2026 Jayce Dejong (2027, Yorba Linda, Calif). Really strong weekend at the plate, going 6-for-14 with multiple line-drive barrels, including a no-doubt pull-side HR. Medium, lean, athletic frame with room to add. Hits from a wider base from the left side, starts early and consistently gets to launch on time. Loose barrel turn with adjustability and length through the middle, showing the ability to create lift and impact out front. Coming off a strong junior season at Crean Lutheran and should be a priority uncommitted follow this summer. Evan Stroner (2027, Huntington Beach, Calif). Impressive...
Showcase | Story | 6/4/2026

Soph. & Junior National Arrive in Georgia

Hannah Jo Groves
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This weekend will kick off the 2026 PG Junior National Showcase with the Sophomore National Showcase following close behind. Both in Marietta, Georgia, these showcases will feature lots of top-50 talent along with the ever-present potential for lesser-known players to turn heads.  For the Junior National Showcase, starting on June 6, 7 of the top 10-ranked players will attend - No. 2 Colin Anderson, No. 3 Cullen Scott, No. 4 Carter Shouse, No. 6 Aiden Kearney, No. 8 Keelan Zumwalt, No. 8 Landon Bonner and No. 9 Theo Swafford.  Anderson won’t have to travel far to attend, coming from Acworth, Georgia. At last year’s Sophomore National Showcase, he impressed scouts with his calm approach and explosive bat speed. Scott, a right-handed pitcher and third baseman from Melissa, Texas, has shown his arm strength getting up in the 90-mph zone....
Draft | Story | 6/4/2026

Pence Makes the Jump to 2027

Perfect Game Staff
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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 STANDOUT STRIKER PENCE RECLASSIFIES TO CLASS OF 2027, ACCELERATING PATH TO MLB DRAFT   Corona, California (Thursday, June 4, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Perfect Game prospect Striker Pence, one of the most watched young prospects in amateur baseball, has officially reclassified from the Class of 2028 to the Class of 2027, making the 17-year-old eligible for the 2027 Major League Baseball Draft. Pence is currently the #2 ranked player on Perfect Game’s national rankings and the top-ranked right-handed pitcher. Pence, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound right-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting first...
Tournaments | Story | 6/3/2026

Gulf Coast Classic Kicks Off

Alyssa Golden
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The 2026 Perfect Game Gulf Coast Classic will bring together teams from across the region this weekend as players in the 14U-16U and 18U divisions take the field looking to capture a championship and make their mark on one of the summer’s premier events. Held in Fort Myers, Florida, the tournament will feature a talented mix of standout programs, nationally ranked prospects and emerging young talent. Swamp Baseball enters the 18U division with one of the most talented rosters in the event. The Cape Coral-based team features three nationally ranked top 500 prospects along with several additional High Follow players. Outfielders Nicholas Raber and Austin Schoolcraft, along with right-handed pitcher Tyler Reeder, are all ranked among Perfect Game’s top 500 prospects nationally. Raber will have the opportunity to compete in his hometown of Fort Myers. The 2026 graduate has shown...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/3/2026

EBC 17U-Griggs Takes Title

Kinley Kitchens
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After a week of dominant performances, timely hitting, and resilient play, EBC 17U-Griggs capped off its run through the 2026 Perfect Game Hoover Invitational with a championship victory Monday, securing the program’s first tournament title of the summer. Despite a lengthy rain delay, EBC never lost focus, relying on contributions throughout the lineup and another strong pitching performance to secure the win. “This being our first [win] of the summer, we have an amazing group right here,” head coach Rodd Griggs said. “Some of the guys I’ve had for years, some of the guys just joined us this summer, but it’s an amazing group.” EBC’s championship performance reflected the depth that carried the club throughout the tournament. Paxton Wright set the tone of the mound, working four innings while allowing just two hits striking out two hitters....
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