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Draft  | State Preview | 5/23/2014

State Snapshots: Pacific

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New England
– CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
South Atlantic – FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Canada and Puerto Rico



Alaska

Alaska State-by-State List

OVERALL RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 4

BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
South HS, Anchorage
 
Best Out-of-State Prospect, Alaska Connection:
Max Karnos, rhp, JC of Western Nevada (attended high school in Anchorage)

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Brian Montalbo, rhp, Dimond HS, Anchorage (2000, Braves/4th round)
2009 Draft: None selected
2010 Draft: None selected
2011 Draft: None selected
2012 Draft: None selected
2013 Draft: Johnny Meszaros, rhp, Service HS, Anchorage (Rays/39th round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

High School Players Drafted/Signed:
1/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Roderick Bynum, of, Monroe Catholic HS, Fairbanks (399)



California

California State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
Depth of high school, college talent
WEAKNESS: Frontline college starters
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Cal Poly
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Orange Coast
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
BLogan Webb, rhp, Rocklin HS
WILD CARD: A.J. Vanegas, rhp, Stanford University

Best Out-of-State Prospect, California Connection:
Scott Heineman, 3b, University of Oregon (attended high school in Pacific Palisades)
Top 2015 Prospect: Justin Hooper, lhp, De la Salle HS, San Ramon
Top 2016 Prospect: Phil Bickford, rhp, Cal State Fullerton

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History
(all 1st round/1st pick):Steve Chilcott, c, Antelope Valley HS, Lancaster (Mets, 1966); Tim Foli, ss, Notre Dame HS, Canoga Park (Mets, 1968); Jeff Burroughs, of, Woodrow Wilson HS, Long Beach (Senators, 1969); Darryl Strawberry, of, Crenshaw HS, Los Angeles (Mets, 1980); Phil Nevin, 3b, Cal State Fullerton (Astros, 1992); Adrian Gonzalez, 1b, Eastlake HS, Chula Vista (Marlins, 2000); Delmon Young, of, Camarillo HS (Devil Rays, 2003); Matt Bush, ss/rhp, Mission Bay HS, San Diego (Padres, 2004); Stephen Strasburg, rhp, San Diego State University (Nationals, 2009); Gerrit Cole, rhp, UCLA (Pirates, 2011); Mark Appel, rhp, Stanford University (Astros, 2013)
2009 Draft: Stephen Strasburg, rhp, San Diego State University (Nationals/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Christian Colon, ss, Cal State Fullerton (Royals/1st round, 4th pick)
2011 Draft: Gerrit Cole, rhp, UCLA (Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2012 Draft: Kyle Zimmer, rhp, University of San Francisco (Royals/1st round, 5th pick)
2013 Draft: Mark Appel, rhp, Stanford University (Astros/1st round, 1st pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
100/91
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 24/18
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 71/39

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Brady Aiken, lhp, Cathedral Catholic HS, Cardiff by the Sea (1)
Bradley Zimmer, of, University of San Francisco (6)
Alex Jackson, c/of, Rancho Bernardo HS, Escondido (7)
Jacob Gatewood, ss, Clovis HS (21)
Alex Blandino, 3b, Stanford University (25)
Derek Hill, of, Elk Grove HS, Sacramento (26)
Luis Ortiz, rhp, Sanger HS (35)
Matt Chapman, 3b/ss, Cal State Fullerton (38)
Marcus Wilson, of, J Serra HS, Los Angeles (40)
Matt Imhof, lhp, Cal Poly (43)
Taylor Sparks, 3b, UC Irvine (47)
Michael Cederoth, rhp, San Diego State University (63)
J.D. Davis, 1b/rhp, Cal State Fullerton (75)
Jack Flaherty, rhp/3b, Harvard-Westlake HS, Burbank (87)
Grant Hockin, rhp, Damien HS, Upland (89)
Jordan Luplow, of, Fresno State University (95)
Josh Morgan, ss, Orange Lutheran HS, Corona (96)
Greg Allen, of, San Diego State University (98)
Wyatt Strahan, rhp, University of Southern California (100)
A.J. Vanegas, rhp, Stanford University (101)
Nick Torres, of, Cal Poly (107)
Jacob Nix, rhp, Los Alamitos HS (118)
Patrick Weigel, rhp, Oxnard CC (126)
Derick Velazquez, rhp, Fresno State University (132)
Austin Slater, of/3b, Stanford University (135)
Casey Soltis, of, Granada HS, Livermore (136)
Mitch Hart, rhp, Granite Bay HS (141)
Rhys Hoskins, 1b/of, Cal State Sacramento (146)
Tylor Megill, rhp, Marina HS, Huntington Beach (147)
Aaron Brown, lhp/of, Pepperdine University (153)
David Hill, rhp, Orange Coast CC (170)
Austin Davis, lhp, Cal State Bakersfield (175)
Connor Joe, c/3b, University of San Diego (180)
Jordan Brink, rhp, Fresno State University (187)
Kevin Padlo, 3b, Murrieta Valley HS, Murrieta (194)
Shane Mardirosian, 2b, Martin Luther King HS, Riverside (197)
Riley Adams, c, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego (199)
Cameron Bishop, lhp, Brea-Olinda HS, Brea (201)
Logan Webb, rhp, Rocklin HS (203)
Colin Welmon, rhp, Loyola Marymount University (222)
Reed Reilly, rhp, Cal Poly (229)
D.J. Peters, of, Glendora HS (237)
Richard Prigatano, of, Long Beach State University (279)
Nigel Nootbaar, rhp, University of Southern California (283)
Stetson Woods, rhp, Liberty HS, Madera (303)
Shane Zeile, c, UCLA (311)
Tyler Kuresa, 1b, UC Santa Barbara (322)
Garrett Mundell, rhp, Fresno State University (325)
James Carter, rhp, Chabot JC (328)
Trevor Megill, rhp, Loyola Marymount University (332)
Trevor Oaks, rhp, California Baptist University (335)
Andrew Rohrbach, rhp, Long Beach State University (340)
Tristan Hildebrandt, ss, Esperanza HS, Yorba Linda (345)
Jacob Ehret, rhp, UCLA (351)
Luke Dykstra, of, Westlake HS, Thousand Oaks (354)
Coltin Gerhart, of, Vista Murrieta HS, Murrieta (358)
Bryson Brigman, 2b, Valley Christian HS, San Jose (367)
Gabe Llanes, rhp/if, Downey HS (372)
Caleb Dirks, rhp/of, California Baptist University (386)
Jonathan Teaney, rhp, Quartz Hill HS, Palmdale (390)
Dominic Jose, of, Stanford University (391)
Steven Kane, rhp, Cypress JC (395)
Trenton Kemp, of, Buchanan HS, Clovis (398)
Collin Ferguson, 1b/lhp, St. Mary's College (416)
Joe Gillette, 3b, Scotts Valley HS (417)
Michael Peterson, rhp, Riverside JC (420)
David Berg, rhp, UCLA (421)
Austin Davidson, 3b/1b, Pepperdine University (425)
Sean Bouchard, 3b, Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego (435)
Corey Miller, rhp, Pepperdine University (436)
Dominique Key, rhp, San Diego HS (440)
Andrew Morales, rhp, UC Irvine (442)
Brian Schales, 3b, Edison HS, Huntington Beach (447)
Scott Hurst, of/2b, Bishop Amat HS, Glendora (478)
Bryce Dyrda, rhp, Oakdale HS, Modesto (486)
Jimmy Allen, 2b/3b, Cal Poly (490)



Hawaii

Hawaii State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
Kodi Medeiros
WEAKNESS: Position players
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 4

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Hawaii
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Waiakea HS, Hilo

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
K.J. Harrison, c, Punahou HS, Kailua
WILD CARD: Scott Squier, lhp, University of Hawaii

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Hawaii Connection:
Michael Suiter, of, University of Kansas (attended high school in Honolulu)
Top 2015 Prospect: Quinton Torres-Costa, lhp, University of Hawaii
Top 2016 Prospect: Marcus Doi, 2b/of, University of Hawaii

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Mike Campbell, rhp, University of Hawaii (1985, Mariners/1st round, 7th pick)
2009 Draft: Vinnie Catricala, 3b, University of Hawaii (Mariners/10th round)
2010 Draft: Josh Slaats, rhp, University of Hawaii (Rockies/5th round)
2011 Draft: Kolten Wong, 2b, University of Hawaii (Cardinals/1st round, 22nd pick)
2012 Draft: Branden Kaupe, 2b, Baldwin HS (Mets/4th round)
2013 Draft: Kean Wong, 2b, Waiakea HS, Hilo (Rays/4th round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Kodi Medeiros, lhp, Waiakea HS, Hilo (32)
K.J. Harrison, c/3b, Punahou HS, Kailua (383)



Oregon

Oregon State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
Oregon State talent
WEAKNESS: Signable high school talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 5

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Oregon State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Treasure Valley
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Tualatin

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
Jace Fry, lhp, Oregon State University
WILD CARD: Porter Clayton, lhp, University of Oregon

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Oregon Connection:
Conor Harber, of/rhp, JC of Western Nevada (attended high school in Astoria)
Top 2015 Prospect: Cole Irvin, lhp, University of Oregon
Top 2016 Prospect: Matt Krook, lhp, University of Oregon

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Dave Roberts, 3b, University of Oregon (1972, Padres/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Erik Stavert, rhp, University of Oregon (Rockies/7th round)
2010 Draft: Tyler Waldron, rhp, Oregon State University (Pirates/5th round)
2011 Draft: Tyler Anderson, lhp, University of Oregon (Rockies/1st round, 20th pick)
2012 Draft: Carson Kelly, 3b, Westview HS, Portland (Cardinals/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Keynan Middleton, rhp, Lane CC (Angels/3rd round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
15/13
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Michael Conforto, of, Oregon State University (13)
Jace Fry, lhp, Oregon State University (69)
Dylan Davis, of/rhp, Oregon State University (78)
Trace Loehr, ss, Rex Putnam HS, Milwaukie (84)
Jake Reed, rhp, University of Oregon (111)
Elliott Cary, of, Clackamas HS (160)
Ben Wetzler, lhp, Oregon State University (165)
Porter Clayton, lhp, University of Oregon (191)
Scott Heineman, 3b, University of Oregon (210)
Tommy Thorpe, lhp, University of Oregon (305)
Scott Schultz, rhp, Oregon State University (355)
Blake Drake, of, Concordia University (456)



Washington

Washington State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
College outfielders, high school pitching
WEAKNESS: Impact talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Washington
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Tacoma
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Puyallup

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
Jeff Brigham, rhp, University of Washington
WILD CARD: Ben Roberts, of, Washington State University

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Washington Connection:
Michael Conforto, of, Oregon State University (attended high school in Redmond)
Top 2015 Prospect: Braden Bishop, of, University of Washington
Top 2016 Prospect: Layne Bruner, lhp, Washington State University

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
 Mike Lentz, lhp, Juanita HS, Kirkland (1975, Padres/1st round, 2nd pick)
2009 Draft: Kyrell Hudson, of, Evergreen HS, Vancouver (Phillies/3rd round)
2010 Draft: Josh Sale, of, Bishop Blanchet HS, Seattle (Rays/1st round, 17th pick)
2011 Draft: Jeff Ames, rhp, Lower Columbia JC (Rays/1st round, 42nd pick)
2012 Draft: Clint Coulter, c/1b, Union HS, Camas (Brewers/1st round, 27th pick)
2013 Draft: Reese McGuire, c, Kentwood HS, Covington (Pirates/1st round, 14th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
11/8
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 4/3
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 12/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

Branden Kelliher, rhp, Lake Stevens HS (166)
Jeff Brigham, rhp, University of Washington (172)
Gage Burlund, rhp, East Valley HS, Otis Orchards (195)
Stuart Fairchild, of/c, Seattle Prep (231)
Andrew Summerville, lhp, Lakeside HS, East Seattle (235)
Nick Tanielu, 3b/ss, Washington State University (259)
Yale Rosen, of Washington State University (267)
Robert Pehl, of, University of Washington (346)
Drew Rasmussen, rhp, Mt. Spokane HS, Colbert (350)
Ben Roberts, of, Washington State University (376)
Michael Gretler, ss, Bonney Lake HS (389)

 


Draft | Rankings | 6/19/2026

PG Draft: Top 500 Update

Tyler Henninger
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Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u/15u Midwest World Series Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Aiden Weishaar (2029, Geneso, Ill.) physical power bat put together one of the most productive offensive performances of the event, showing big impact off the barrel with advanced strength and leverage through the swing. Collected six hits including two doubles and two home runs while driving in 13 runs, consistently doing damage in run-producing situations. Creates loud contact with present pull-side juice and projects for significant power as the frame and strength continue to mature. Middle of the order offensive profile with the ability to change the game with one swing. Also stood out on the mound with a dominant 7 inning performance, punching out 11 hitters while working efficiently throughout the outing. Fastball ran up to 86 mph with good life through the zone and showed the ability to consistently attack hitters and miss bats. Highly intriguing two-way prospect whose combination...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u WWBA Returns to Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the most anticipated events on the summer travel baseball calendar returns this week as the 2026 Perfect Game 14U WWBA National Championship gets underway in Hoover and the surrounding Birmingham area. Now in its 19th year, the tournament has established itself as the premier event for 14U players across the country, annually attracting some of the top young talent in amateur baseball. This year’s championship will feature 129 teams competing for a national title, continuing a tradition that has seen organizations such as East Cobb Astros, Team Elite, USA Prime, SBA Bolts National, and defending champion ZT National Prospects take home the trophy. As always, the field is loaded with elite prospects, many of whom are already becoming familiar names within the Perfect Game community. Starting off strong with Christopher Cabrera, the No. 1 overall player and No. 1 third baseman...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 5-7

Perfect Game Staff
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UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 | Days 3-4 Impressive performance on both sides from Cole Migaki, working 5 and striking out 3 w/o allowing a walk for the ND. FB 81-83 T85, BB 73-74 #UBCWest https://t.co/nSIx0UVQY7 pic.twitter.com/t2zXIpPLCO — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029, Vancouver, Wash.) Migaki is a high-end prospect, putting that on display with one of the more consistent performances at the 15u UBC West.  He totaled five hits, drove in four and walked six times to only two strike outs to help lead the Baum Bats to the title.  He has a projectable frame 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with strength throughout.  The right-hander made an appearance on the mound, throwing five-innings and striking out three without allowing a walk.  The fastball was up to 86 with run and coupled it with a sharp breaking ball in the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

Road to the 2026 17U BCS Title

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, 11 teams will take the field for the 2026 17U BCS Challenge, a three-day event that brings together programs from across the country for a full slate of pool play and bracket action. With games beginning Friday and a champion crowned Sunday, the format leaves little room for slow starts, making every inning important from the opening pitch. The field features a mix of established programs and rising teams. With so many evenly matched rosters, there’s not much separation heading into the weekend, which puts importance on pitching depth, defensive consistency, and timely hitting. Pool play will quickly determine seeding, and even one loss can shift a team’s path heading into bracket play. One of the teams expected to be in the mix is Hawaii Elite 2G 17U National, a group that is 6-3 overall and ranked as “Honorable Mention” on the Perfect Games...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Stars Over Florida Showcase Clearwater, FL June 13-14, 2026   CLEARWATER, FLORIDA- Perfect Game Softball made its official debut in the state of Florida this past weekend at Eddie C. Moore sports complex. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was right for some great softball. We had many college coaches of all levels attend and our National Scouting Director was on hand to evaluate and highlight the athletes. We are excited for future events and the ability to promote and highlight the great athletes in the southeast! Below we highlight the 14U division where we had teams representing three states.     14U Division   Zoey Salas (2030, RHP/1B Windsor, CO) of the Colorado Angels 14U Breed was a standout player all weekend. She was a strong two-way player who proved to be a consistent force on both sides of the ball. Offensively, this left-handed hitter starts...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Aggieland Showcase

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PG Aggieland Showcase College Station, Texas June 13-14, 2026 Scouts: Brynn Baca & Karlie Milburn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS- Perfect Game Softball was excited to return to College Station for the second annual Aggieland Showcase last weekend.. Some great competition was seen over the three age groups. We had two scouts on site to evaluate and highlight some of the athletes who caught their eyes. Thank you to all teams and players who competed so hard! Below we highlight those athletes who impressed our scouts. 18U Division Elizabeth Posada- Elizabeth Posada is a 2028 two-way player from Houston, Texas, competing for Aztecs Premier who brings an intriguing combination of offensive upside and athletic versatility. At the plate, Posada recently went 4-for-8 on the weekend, continuing to show consistency and offensive awareness. She sets up with a slightly open, wide stance and does a...
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

Big Talent on Display at City of Palms

Alyssa Golden
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The fifth annual PG City of Palms Championship is set to take place in Fort Myers, Florida, from June 19-22, featuring teams from the 15U-18U age divisions. The four-day event will showcase some of the top talent in the state, including several nationally ranked prospects who have already made their presence felt this summer season. Before tournament play begins, here’s a look at some of the highest-ranked players expected to compete this weekend. Leading the group is catcher Nico Ayars in the 16U division. Ayars enters the weekend as the No. 135 player nationally, the No. 3 catcher in Florida and the No. 20 catcher in the country. Through 22 games this summer with Turn 2 Garcia, the right-handed hitter owns a .887 OPS while batting .306 with a .438 OBP and a .449 SLG. Ayars has collected 15 hits while driving in 12 runs and scoring 13 times. Ayars’ teammate, right-handed...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/17/2026

Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase

Dave Durbala
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SPRINGFIELD, IL - Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase, June 13-14, 2026. Twenty-Seven teams, representing the 14u and High School Divisions, arrived at the newly opened all turfed Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe, for the opportunity to showcase their talent in a five game guarantee format. As with anytime we bring a group of players together for competition, there will be those players that rise to the challenge and turn in performances that earn them a place on our Top Performers list.  Below are some of the players, from both divisions, that were recognized as top performers. 14U Division Kinley Abrams (2030 Bloomington, IL) is a RHH for Texas Glory IL-2030 (Wyatt). Setting up in a slightly wide parallel stance, into her back leg, Abrams gains separation with a  push back to transfer weight, and then utilizes a small stride to launch her swing. Abrams works a...
Juco | Story | 6/18/2026

PG JUCO Awards & Final Top 25

Blaine Peterson
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Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leffel - RHP - Fresno City College 2026 Stat Line: 89.1 IP | 12-1 | 1.91 ERA | .83 WHIP | 118 K An outstanding individual pitching season in California JUCO baseball this spring. A model of consistency on the mound making starts in January through May for Fresno City. Worked over 89 innings on the mound and made 14 starts where he threw at least 5 innings. Ranked in the top 5 of California JUCO in wins, ERA and strikeouts. And one of the only pitchers in all of JUCO to reach the benchmarks of 10+ wins (12), a sub 2.00 ERA (1.91 ERA) and 100 strikeouts (118 K). A consistent and dominant presence on the mound for a team that went 40-5 this past spring. Congratulations to Nathan Leffel, 2026 Perfect Game JUCO Pitcher of the Year. Ryan Bradford | FR | OF@JCCCBaseball Everything I have from this spring starting with HR’s 31 & 32 today. This is...
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