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Showcase  | Story | 10/18/2012

Top Catcher Velocities

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Below is a list of players, by class (2013, 2014, 2015) that threw the highest velocities from catchers that had attended a Perfect Game showcase event over the course of the summer.  To view the all-time records at Perfect Game events please visit this page.


Top Performers - C Velocity - Class of 2013

RK Name Velo Event School City State
1 Ronnie Healy 88 National Showcase Jupiter Jupiter FL
1 Andrew Dunlap 88 National Showcase Westbury Houston TX
3 Andrew Bryan 84 Sunshine South Showcase Sam Houston Lake Charles LA
3 Nathaniel Maggio 84 National Showcase Blessed Trinity Catholic Alpharetta GA
3 Chris Okey 84 National Showcase Eustis Mt. Dora FL
3 Ryan McCarvel 84 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase Canyon Springs Canyon Springs CA
7 Matthew Diorio 83 National Showcase Moore Catholic Staten Island NY
7 Adrian Chacon 83 National Showcase Jesuit Tampa FL
9 Carlos Diaz 82 National Showcase Grandview Preparatory School Guaynabo PR
9 Matthew Thaiss 82 National Showcase Jackson Memorial Jackson NJ
9 Nick Ciuffo 82 National Showcase Lexington Charleston SC
9 Kevin Abraham 82 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase Mater Academy Miramar FL
9 Chuckie Robinson 82 National Showcase Danville Vermilion Danville IL
9 Francis Christy 82 National Showcase Casa Grande Petaluma CA
9 Brian Navarreto 82 National Showcase Arlington Country Day Jacksonville FL


Top Performers - C Velocity - Class of 2014

RK Name Velo Event School City State
1 Alex Jackson 84 PG National Games Rancho Bernardo Escondido CA
2 Ryder Ryan 83 Jr. National Showcase North Mecklenburg Huntersville NC
3 David Banuelos 82 PG National Games Damien Ontario CA
3 Devon Fisher 82 Atlantic Coast Top Prospect Showcase Greenbrier Christian Academy Portsmouth VA
3 Michael Higgins 82 South Underclass Showcase Stillwater Stillwater OK
6 Tommy Pincin 81 Jr. National Showcase Upland Upland CA
6 Hunter Taylor 81 PG National Games Nandua Onley VA
6 Jakson Reetz 81 Jr. National Showcase Norris Hickman NE
6 John Jones 81 Jr. National Showcase East River Orlando FL
6 Jonah Girand 81 Jr. National Showcase Lake Highland Prep Maitland FL
11 Benjamin Hawkins 80 South Underclass Showcase Liberty Christian Argyle TX
11 Gunnar Lambert 80 Jr. National Showcase Hagerty Oviedo FL
11 Colton Shaver 80 Jr. National Showcase Jordan Riverton UT
11 Joseph Freiday Jr. 80 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase Bridgewater-Raynham Reg Middleboro MA


Top Performers - C Velocity - Class of 2015

RK Name Velo Event School City State
1 Noah Croft 82 Midwest Underclass Showcase St. Thomas Aquinas Olathe KS
2 Dominic DiCaprio 79 National Academic Showcase Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coral Springs FL
3 Michael Hickman 78 PG National Games Fountain Valley Fountain Valley CA
4 Ethan Maxey 77 Ohio Valley Showcase North Laurel London KY
5 Sam Wheatley 76 South Underclass Showcase Kingwood Kingwood TX
6 John (Jay) Perry 75 Northeast Underclass Showcase St. Mark's Elkton MD
6 Chase Boling 75 Ohio Valley Showcase Lexington Catholic Lexington KY
6 Jared Irvine 75 South Underclass Showcase Dripping Springs Austin TX
6 Nicholas Lafferty 75 Mid Atlantic Showcase Archbishop Wood Croydon PA
6 Pete Schuler 75 Midwest Underclass Showcase St. Joseph Catholic Academy Pleasant Prairie WI
6 Grayson Padgett 75 Sunshine South Showcase Hardin Jefferson Beaumont TX


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....
College | Story | 6/11/2026

Collegiate Freshman All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards | Collegiate All Americans First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Alonzo Alvarez Miami FR 0.341 0.439 0.551 40 57 13 2 6 32 3 1B Ethin Bingaman Auburn FR 0.330 0.415 0.581 60 71 9 0 15 50 4 2B Ethan Ball Virginia Tech FR 0.310 0.420 0.660 43 63 18 1 17 52 3 3B Nico Partida Texas A&M FR 0.306 0.408 0.550 45 55 8 0 12 43 4 SS Jett Kenady California FR 0.320 0.350 0.573 36 66 17 1 11 34 1 IF Linkin Garcia Texas Tech FR 0.338 0.387 0.489 53 78 21 1 4 59 1 OF Angel Laya Oregon FR 0.296 0.396 0.538 49 66 10 1 14 47 5 OF Anthony Pack Jr. Texas FR 0.359 0.485 0.597 58 74 16 0 11 52 20 OF Jacob Parker* Mississippi State FR 0.339 0.449 0.732 51 57 10 1 18 62 7 OF Teddy Tokheim Stanford FR 0.352 0.414 0.704 40 70 19 0 17 47 0 UT Drew Grego Nebraska FR 0.326 0.417 0.531 33 57 13 1 7 44 5 DH Enzo Infelise Cincinnati FR 0.374...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

PG East WWBA to Get Underway

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the summer’s premier events returns to the Hoover area this week as the 2026 Perfect Game East WWBA Championship gets underway. Now in its seventh year, the event has become a staple on the summer travel baseball calendar, bringing together some of the top organizations and prospects from across the country. A total of 132 teams will compete across three age divisions, including 38 teams in the 15U division, 48 teams in the 16U division, and 46 teams in the 17U division. Past champions include organizations such as Top Gun Team Alabama, EBC, USA Prime Alabama, and defending champion USA Prime Southeast 15U. As always, the tournament field features some of the nation’s top-ranked players. In the 15U division, all eyes will be on Alabama right-hander Tristan Blalock, the No. 23 ranked player nationally in the 2029 class and the top ranked player in Alabama. Blalock...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/11/2026

Team Elite Takes Another PG Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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After capturing last year’s championship, Team Elite Scout 14U returned to Hoover looking to prove their success was no fluke. Four days later, they accomplished exactly that. Behind strong pitching, timely hitting, and the confidence that has defined the team throughout the tournament, Team Elite Scout 14U defeated SBA Bolts National 14U to claim the 2026 PG 14U National Elite Championship and secure back-to-back titles. “It’s awesome,” Team Elite Coach Blankenship said. “This is our first event of the year, so it’s good to get it to start with them, and they won it last year, so I know they are excited to do that back-to-back, so it’s pretty awesome.” The championship game showcased many of the same qualities that carried Team Elite through the tournament. Ryan Johnson delivered 4.1 scoreless innings on the mound, allowing just two hits...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Lonestar Finds Success with the Beast

Will Dembo
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Following an exciting weekend filled with standout performances at the 17u Beast of the East Invitational, Lonestar Baseball Club National capped off its impressive run by earning co-champion honors after the championship game was cut short due to inclement weather with a 6-4 score in their favor. Lonestar's strong start to the summer was fueled by dominant pitching performances and an explosive offensive attack throughout the lineup.  “It was definitely fun to see our boys compete the way they did against solid competition and have the success they did,” Lonestar National head coach Brad Dydalewicz said. “It was a great team effort to start the summer season. This team is a special group of ball players and spectacular young men that play hard and compete their tails off. They enjoy playing together and have a ton of fun on the field. It makes it fun to coach for...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

SE Summer Showdown Preview

Will Dembo
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East Cobb will host some of the top teams from near and far as over 100 different teams spanning the 13-18u age divisions will compete for a championship at the PG Southeast Summer Showdown to help their summer start strong. The highly anticipated premier Perfect Game event will commence with pool play on Thursday, June 11th while champions will be crowned on Monday, July 15th. The 13u Major division will be the youngest age group competing this weekend, but the talent will still be on full display. Doc Baseball American headlines the 11-team tournament, entering the weekend as the top ranked team in the Southeast Region, and the No. 7 team nationally. 14u will play as another major tournament and will feature three nationally ranked teams, including the No. 8 ranked 13u squad, East Cobb Astros 13u, who will compete in an older division for the second time this year. The No. 27 and No....
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Midwest Elite Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Adan Rojas (2027, Streamwood, Ill.) turned in one of the more dominant pitching performances of the weekend, striking out 10 over 5 innings while consistently dictating at-bats. The fastball worked 77–80 mph, topping at 82, and he showed the ability to elevate and miss bats when needed. His slider at 67–70 mph played as a real separator pitch, generating uncomfortable swings and late decisions. Showed strong tempo on the mound and never allowed hitters to settle in rhythm. What stood out most was his ability to maintain attack mode while still showing feel for sequencing.   Cruz Jaramillo (2030, Mount Pleasant, Wisc.) brought consistent energy to the lineup all weekend and was a tough out from start to finish. Finished with 8 hits over the tournament. The swing is compact with a strong intent to impact, and he does a nice job staying on time with his stride. When he...
Tournaments | Story | 6/10/2026

Top Prospects Set to Shine at Florida WS

Alyssa Golden
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The Florida World Series returns to Fort Myers this weekend, bringing together teams from across the state for one of Florida’s premier summer events. The four-day tournament will feature competition in the 14U through 18U age divisions as teams battle for a World Series championship. From June 11-14, some of Florida’s top prospects will take the field looking to lead their teams to a title. The 18U division features some of the tournament’s top talent, including five players ranked among the top 500 prospects nationally, three of whom play for Swamp Baseball. Outfielders Nicholas Raber and Austin Schoolcraft along with right-hand pitcher Tyler Reeder will play for Swamp Baseball. Raber is a Fort Myers native and is committed to John Melvin Christian College. He has been one of Swamp’s top offensive contributors this season. The outfielder owns a .873 OPS with...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Organizational Champ. Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
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Ernesto “AJ” Juarez (‘30 | AZ) Smooth LHH - Handles the bottom part of the zone, grabbing 2 doubles & 2RBI for Desert Ghost National ⚡️#OrgChamp pic.twitter.com/EF1qEET7yH — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) June 5, 2026 Ernesto "AJ" Juarez (2030 | Chandler, AZ) The 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-handed hitter and pitcher put together a strong all-around weekend for Desert Ghost National, consistently producing at the plate while also showing value on the mound. He finished 7-for-13 with four RBI, six runs scored, and multiple extra-base hits, including three doubles, while maintaining steady contact throughout the event. Juarez showed a balanced offensive profile with gap-to-gap production and the ability to drive the baseball in key situations. On the mound, he also contributed innings with a solid left-handed look, attacking hitters and competing with...
College | Story | 6/10/2026

Collegiate All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Vahn Lackey Georgia Tech JR .397 .519 .772 85 87 16 3 20 78 15 1B Tague Davis Louisville SO .355 .443 .848 68 82 10 1 34 98 4 2B Jarren Advincula Georgia Tech JR .434 .503 .629 74 111 16 2 10 66 16 3B Ace Reese Mississippi State JR .336 .432 .721 73 83 23 0 24 74 1 SS Roch Cholowsky UCLA JR .320 .452 .636 73 74 10 0 20 60 1 IF Tyson Leblanc Kansas JR .341 .425 .706 64 87 12 3 25 69 11 OF Drew Burress Georgia Tech JR .358 .473 .657 82 91 22 3 16 60 10 OF Landon Hairston Arizona State SO .400 .509 .860 82 94 20 2 28 81 11 OF Caden Sorrell Texas A&M JR .341 .434 .743 67 77 20 1 23 76 11 UT Quinton Coats Cincinnati SO .339 .430 .738 62 84 13 1 28 79 10 DH Daniel Jackson* Georgia JR .389 .492 .809 86 100 13 1 31 86 29 TWP Evan Dempsey FGCU JR .333 .412 .536 57 79 18 0 10 46 15 First...
Tournaments | Story | 6/10/2026

National Select Championship Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Jaden Davis (‘27 TX) gets every stitch on this one for a solo deep pull-side. Gets to it up and leverages well. Short swing with strength in hands. #NatSelect @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/HSnktVsKCJ — Perfect Game Texas (@Texas_PG) June 4, 2026 Jaden Davis (2027, Tyler, Texas) showed a lot of intrigue on both sides of the ball in what was a limited look due to bad weather. In this lone look, Davis went 1-2 with a homerun to deep left and came out of the pen where he proceeded to go two shutout innings while striking out five batters. Davis stands in at 6-foot-3 from an uber athletic frame with room for added strength. He came out of the pen throwing straight fuzz working his fastball up to 90 and living 86-89 all throughout blowing smoke by batters. Also flashed a slider in the mid-70s. In the box, Davis sets up with a balanced stance and uses a small leg lift rock back...
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