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Super25  | General | 9/18/2013

17u Coastal Qualifier Scout Notes

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Talent was on display at all age levels of the 2013 PG Super25 Coastal Qualifier.  A number of nationally ranked prospects proved themselves as the best players in the country, while other interesting prospects stood out in their first Perfect Game events.

3B/RHP Blake Holliday (2016, Belton, SC) - Holliday is currently ranked the 60th overall prospect in the nation for the class of 2016, and the #1 3B prospect in the state of South Carolina.  While he is currently battling a foot injury that limited his action in the tournament, Holliday was still able to make his presence known.  He smoked an opposite-field double to tie up the game against the Diamond Devils, and was 2-2 in pinch hit appearances on the first day of the tournament.  The 6-4, 220 lb. sophomore has a strong build and athletic frame.  He showed power to all fields and good bat speed.  Unfortunately, his foot injury kept him off the mound where he has already been up to 89 mph.

OF Kep Brown (2015, Mt. Pleasant, SC) - The #1 OF in the state for the 2015 class, and #49 nationally ranked prospect was very impressive at the plate and in the outfield.  The lean, athletic outfielder is very projectable as he continues to grow and gain strength.  Brown drove the ball in the gaps with quick wrists and pop in his bat.  He also showcased a strong arm from the outfield, and good speed and instincts on the bases.

SS Jayson Cook (2015, Marietta, GA) - Cook might have been the most interesting prospect that I got to see at the Coastal Qualifier.  He showcased incredible defensive skills up the middle, making a number of impressive plays with the glove.  He is smooth, with soft hands and a strong arm across the diamond.  At the plate, Cook had a number of tough at-bats, working counts and fouling off a number of tough pitches.  He is an athletic, talented player that I am interested to see play more in the next few years.

RHP Harrison Smith (2015, Mt. Pleasant, SC) - The #2 ranked pitcher in the state of South Carolina proved that he deserved this honor at the Coastal Qualifier.  Smith did not allow a single hit in three innings of work, with four strikeouts.  His fastball was up to 87 mph, with a loose arm action and solid mechanics.  Smith and his teammate Kep Brown are both committed to play for the Gamecocks at the University of South Carolina. 

3B Joseph Gillespie (2015, Travelers Rest, SC) - Gillespie was solid both at the plate and at third base for the SC Longhorns.  He has soft, sure hands and made a number of tough plays.  His arm strength is solid, and he has good range at the position as well.  At the plate, Gillespie made solid contact and squared a number of balls up with his line-drive swing plane.

RHP/OF Ridge Chapman (2015, Wade Hampton, SC) - Chapman proved himself to be a legitimate two-way prospect after an impressive weekend.  The #4 ranked OF for the state of SC hit .500 on the weekend with seven quality at-bats, a double and a triple.  He showed power to both fields and solid offensive tools.  On the mound, Chapman's fastball was up to 86 mph as he struck out six and did not allow a hit in four innings of work.  His fastball has riding life and arm-side run, while he also showed a curveball and change-up.

Super25 | General | 6/2/2018

Game Recaps

Perfect Game Tournament Staff
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6/1 7:15pm- Both Friday night games were tight battles as Canes Baseball 16U take the first win of the tournament against Mets Scout - Marucci 5-4. Nelson Smith threw great for the Canes in 5 innings of work striking out 6 and only letting up 2 runs. Justin Jones led the team offensively with a double and RBI. For Mets Scout - Marucci, Alex Napoli also contributed an RBI on a double. Diamond Prospects 16U defeated El Americal 17U 9-8 in another close one. Manuel Souffrain led Diamond Prospects with 2 hits including a double and 3 RBI's. Ryan Sablon also had a pair of hits for Diamond Prospects. El Americal got the majority of their offense from Derek Dormois who recorded 2 RBI's on 3 hits. 6/2 10:00am- Banditos Florida Black 17U took a 9-0 victory against Canes Baseball 16U to improve to 1-0 in the tournament. Banditos pitching staff (Armando Sierra, Johander Gonzalez, and Alexander...
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...
All American Game | Story | 7/22/2026

PGAAC 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

Alyssa Golden
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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,”...
PG Select Baseball Festival | General | 7/21/2026

13u Select Festival Roster Reveal

Jheremy Brown
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With the completion of the 2026 13u National Showcase, an event that featured some of the best talent the age group has to offer, 42 players came out with the label of "Festivaler" as they received a phone call shortly after the event concluded. Moving back to the University of Tennessee after a two year stay at the University of Virginia, Ole Rocky Top will see a mixed bag of returners; three-timers, new faces and a couple who bridged the gap from the 11u game into the 13u iteration.  Of the 42 players, 9 players call Florida their home base which is the most of any state while Texas (8), California (7) and Georgia (5) are all close behind nearly three-quarters of the players selected. In total 17 different states are represented, from Hawaii to Arkansas, Washington to Maryland and everywhere in between.  Quick roster breakdown: Three-time Select Festival: 13 players ...
Tournaments | Story | 7/21/2026

UBC Midwest X Atlantic Notes: Part 1

Blaine Peterson
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Jack Postma (2028, Barrington, IL) made an impression in Chicago this week. A 6-foot-5 right hander with a starter pitch mix. Topped out at 93 in his outing at UBC Midwest and pitched at 88-93 for 2 innings on the mound. Slider showed late horizontal bite at its best when finished out front. Change up is a usable third pitch with fading action and ability to miss bats. Clean overall operation in the delivery. Upside with added stability in the arm action. Chance to be one of the top prospects in Illinois and potentially the country with necessary adjustments moving forward.  Connor Basinski (2028, Columbia, IL) an athletic player with 2-way potential. Physicality stands out for a player in the 2028 class. Swung the bat impressively well in Chicago. Hits from a wide stance and stays balanced using strength and leverage to drive the baseball to all fields. Launched a long pull side...
Tournaments | Story | 7/21/2026

15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 4

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15u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Mason Conner (2029, Palestine, Texas) was a force in the middle-of-the-order for Gold Culture. The right-handed hitter starts from a medium stance with in-line feet and a low handset with a low back elbow, utilizes a negative leg lift stride. Strides through and uncoils the lower half well and creates separation in the back shoulder. Solid hand speed with a flat bat plane and feel to leverage and lift. Impacts the ball well with feel to impact and drive. The shortstop showed the power upside belting a two-run homer over the fence in left field and added a two-RBI knock later in the game. Medium 6-foot, 175-pound frame that was consistently on the barrel and showed a good approach at the plate working two walks. Lennon Dunn (2029, Mansfield, Texas) competed and showed the upside on the mound for Stix 2029 Scout. The right-handed pitcher...
Tournaments | Story | 7/21/2026

16U BCS Rolls into Fort Myers

Alyssa Golden
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The 21st annual 16U BCS National Championship returns to Fort Myers, Florida from July 23-27, bringing together many of the nation’s top 2028 graduates. The tournament features 44 teams, including six nationally ranked clubs, competing for a national title across five days of high-level competition. Year after year, the event has served as a proving ground for elite talent. Defending champion Showtime Select National 16U returns after capturing last year’s championship, while a talented field from across the country will look to add its name to the event’s prestigious history. One of the premier prospects in the field, shortstop Gabriel Coupet enters as the highest-ranked player in attendance, checking in at No. 49 overall in the Class of 2028 and No. 8 player in Florida. The Boynton Beach, Fla., native has established himself as one of the country’s most talented...
College | Story | 7/21/2026

Coppy's Corner: July 21 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: Coen Niclai – Wareham Gatemen  The Internet tells me that 12 MLB players have come from Alaska, 10 of whom were from Anchorage, and the best of which is Curt Schilling. Niclai, who is also...
Tournaments | Championship | 7/20/2026

FTB National Completes Elite Run

Kinley Kitchens
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Championships are never won in a single game. For FTB National 2027, this one has been in the making for years. An 8-0 victory over Team Elite 17U Scout capped off an unforgettable week at the 2026 Perfect Game 17U National Elite Championship, but according to those inside the dugout, the championship was a product of friendships formed long before the tournament ever began. FTB took their first national elite win in team history, giving one of the nation’s top 2027 teams an elite ending to their 17U summer. “This is a homegrown group,” head coach Will Haynie said. “This team has been together for the last four or five years, and I think a lot of them have been together since the Little League World Series when they were 12. It’s been fun, and a nice little cap off to their 17U summer, especially after winning a big event like this.” That chemistry...
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