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Tournaments  | Championship | 7/3/2024

Freedom Classic Crowns Champs

Photo: Top Tier Roos Gulf Coast (Perfect Game)
15u

Gulf Coast Knights Victorious in Defensive Battle for Championship

The Gulf Coast Knights managed the 1-0 win over Showtime Select 2027 Fusco to win the 2024 15U PG Freedom Classic Championship.



After a rainy tournament with many delays due to lightning, the teams finally met for the championship match in Hammond Stadium of the Lee County Sports Complex.

After two scoreless innings, the only run in the game came in the bottom of the third with 2 on and 1 out. Left fielder Lincoln Must knocked a line drive to center to bring Robert Morrison home.

Other than that moment, it was an all-out pitching and defensive duel.

The outfield was almost flawless for both teams - consistently making the extra effort to catch fly-outs. Specifically, Gulf Coast right fielder and center fielder (Mason Williams and Teegan Turner) showed their speed and experience with their communication and execution.

Starting on the mound for Showtime Select was lefty AJ Conza. Through 3 innings of work and 66 pitches thrown, he used a high-70s fastball to strike out 2 batters.

In relief for Conza came right-hander Liam Zeller, who was a bright spot for Showtime Select. In 2 innings and 42 pitches, he struck out 5 batters and only allowed 1 walk. Zeller worked in the low-80s with his fastball - topping out at 84.

While Showtime Select’s pitching was elite, it couldn’t quite match up to the left-handed Jackson Mann.

Mann pitched 6 shutout innings over 90 pitches - striking out 6 batters and allowing only 1 walk - the only walk that the Gulf Coast Knights allowed the whole game. Mann worked in the low-80s with his fastball, mid-60s with his curveball and 64 mph with his slider.

A combination of lights-out defense and clutch offense clinched the win for the Gulf Coast Knights.


16U

Knight Knation Charges to Victory over Genesis-RB


After a thrilling neck-and-neck battle, Knight Knation Florida won their second tournament championship in less than a month by demonstrating exceptional composure and commitment in its 6-5 victory over Genesis-Rb.

Many weather-centered challenges arose throughout the weekend - something Southwest Florida is known for. However, the long waits throughout the day and weekend did not diminish the determination of either team - or either crowd watching.

Knight Knation’s offense started strong with 3 runs in the first inning, however Genesis-Rb responded immediately with 4 runs. Each hit was met with cheers and exclamations of praise from friends and family in the stands.

Three innings passed with neither team scoring or giving up a run, showcasing outstanding, cohesive defense from both sides.

Right-handed pitcher, tournament MVP and MVPitcher Jasper Davis took control for the Knights during the bottom of the 1st inning and powered through his pitches, striking out 7 batters with heaters ranging from 83-86 in 5.1 innings.

Davis also contributed offensively with an RBI - alongside 5 other teammates of his. Shortstop Ashton Hovda struck a loud double out to right field that got 2 runs across. Second baseman Bryan Rodriguez hit a ground ball to shortstop, center fielder Jackson Skoglund hammered a single down the middle and third baseman Micah Page hit a sacrifice fly to center field, all leading to a run.

As the back-and-forth battle carried into an extra inning of play, right fielder Cayden Ruby smacked one to left field and brought Bryan Rodriguez home - getting the championship walk-off win for the Knights. The cheers from the players, parents and other fans could be heard across 50Plex - everyone wanted to join in on the excitement.

17U

Top Tier Roos Gulf Coast Hop To The Top

The Top Tier Roos skated past Tornadoes Baseball 7-2 at 5 Plex-Lee County Player Development Complex to win the 2024 17U PG Freedom Classic.

Scattered thunderstorms and pouring rain created challenges this weekend, with many games delayed and forcing a later start time. Despite the weather, The Roos were prepared to defeat the Tornadoes.

It was a tense, whirlwind showdown with both teams delivering flawless shutouts and showcasing exceptional defensive teamwork throughout the first two innings.

However, when a single run crossed the plate for the Tornadoes at the top of the 3rd inning, the Roos roared back, striking with 2 big runs and unleashing their offense.

Left fielder Luke Camiscioli paved the path for the Roos, taking advantage of a few defensive miscues resulting in a 3 RBI double.

"I saw men on 2nd and 3rd and there was 2 outs, so I was like ‘Alright, I got to hit something up the middle', and that was pretty much it,” said Luke Camiscioli. "I learned that if there was an outside pitch, [the umpires] are calling a strike on me, so I just thought, ‘Alright, I just got to throw my hands out there and try to hit it.’”

The Roos displayed variety in their offense with MVPitcher and second baseman Tucker Engel crushing a single and a double knocking in 2 runs, while first baseman Alex Nelson shot a double to right field and extra hitter Timothy Hutchinson drove a ground ball to second, each contributing 1 run.

The outfielders had their hands full, snagging a total of 9 hits that soared their way to the back of the field but handled it with ease. Infielders worked in unison, securing help from shortstop and New River CC commit Derek Hernandez Jr.

Right-handed pitcher Stuart Engel left everything on the mound, striking out 4 batters with speeds ranging from 73-76 mph in 7.0 innings and only 72 pitches.

"I tried to stay steady on the outside and they just couldn’t touch it,” says Engel, who also praised his teammates for assisting him. "They were a good backup. There were some hits (from the Tornadoes) that could have been bad, but they were there.”

The Top Tier Roos will be back in action in two weeks for the 2024 PG 17U BCS National Championship from July 13-18.

18U

NLB American Triumphs in 18U Freedom Classic Win


NLB American put their patriotic name to good use in their 7-0 win over NLB Upperclass for the 2024 18U PG Freedom Classic title.

It was a battle between two teams from the same organization - even wearing the exact same jerseys - for all the marbles.

Everybody knows each other,” NLB American coach, Cooper Samples said. Coaches, players, everybody.”

When the first pitch was thrown on Field 5 at 5-Plex Player Development Center, it was lightly sprinkling - a refreshing break from the scalding sun. But as the relieving raindrops left by the second inning, the humidity really set in - making the air thick between two teams that were oh-so familiar with one another.

NLB Upperclass pitching started strong with right-hander Baker Safley on the mound for 3 innings of work. With a fastball topping out at 85 mph, a low-70s curveball and a 70 mph slider, Safley showed perseverance by striking out a whopping 7 batters through 81 pitches.

For NLB American’s offense, extra hitter Hunter Tarchalski kicked things into gear, lofting one out to center for a RBI single to get his team on the board first.

Tarchalski said that he felt his hitting had been off this weekend, so his strategy in the box for this championship game was fairly simple.

"Don’t strike out,” Tarchalski said. "Put a ball in play, because the kid was throwing hard.”

With a couple of stolen bases from Tarchalski and shortstop Madox Land, NLB American put themselves in position to take advantage of a couple defensive miscues from NLB Upperclass to score on passed balls and errors - going beyond just putting the ball in play.

While NLB American’s offense started to heat up, so did their left-handed pitcher, Sammy Roberts.

In 72 pitches, Roberts threw a complete, shut-out game - allowing only 1 walk and 2 hits - but striking out 8 batters. Roberts worked in the mid-70s with his fastball, topping out at 78 mph. With his curveball, he stayed in the 60s zone his slider came in around the low-70s. Efficiency was marvelous for Roberts - with a couple innings going by with 10 or less pitches thrown.

Roberts explained that his unique knowledge of the opposing team informed his presence and strategy on the mound.

"It’s pretty relaxed,” Roberts said. "I don’t have to really stress about going against or competing against people I don’t know, because I know their ability. I know, pretty much, how to pitch against them…for some people, it could change. [I would] start with a changeup, could start with a fastball, maybe a curveball every now and then just to mess with them. It was a great time.”

The teams made the long trek home together - traveling from Fort Myers to Tallahassee as finalists and champions of the 2024 PG 18U Freedom Classic.

Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Windy City Finale Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘27 RHP Jaxson Weiss (IL) pitched well in his 5 innings and put up some eye popping strikeout numbers. He punched out 10 and allowed only 2ER. FB T86 early and flashed a BB 72-75. #WCFinale https://t.co/M8GtCUgxyS — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 17, 2026 Jaxson Weiss (2027, New Lennox, Ill.) a right-handed pitcher put up big strikeout numbers in his start on Saturday. He worked five innings while punching out ten opposing hitters. The fastball topped out at 86 mph and sat in the 82-85 mph range most of the game. His breaking ball was his primary off-speed, living 72-75 mph. Weiss keeps his body under control throughout his delivery, helping him with his good command on the mound. He uses his lower half well with a nice leg drive and gets his hips through, guiding his backside. He pitched with confidence and stayed ahead of hitters most of the game. Hayden...
Tournaments | Story | 10/19/2026

PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers

Tyler Henninger
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The WWBA World Championship remains one of the premier events on the draft calendar as all 30 major league organizations descend on Jupiter to evaluate some of the top talent in amateur baseball. The event serves as a pivotal checkpoint in the scouting process, giving established prospects an opportunity to further elevate their stock while lesser-known names have a chance to put themselves on the radar of various organizations. This year was no exception, as several players made strong impressions and positioned themselves for increased attention heading into the spring. With that being said, let’s dive into a few draft risers and sleepers who stood out in Jupiter. Calum Andersen (‘27,CAN) had his A stuff working today running the FB to 96 mph with a devastating horizontal SL at 85 mph that can break bats. Mixed in a late breaking 12/6 curveball at 78 mph that induces weak...
Tournaments | Story | 10/20/2026

Jupiter Recap: Stars Being Stars

Vincent Cervino
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers With the 2026 WWBA World Championship in the rearview mirror, we're going to begin our breakdowns of 4 different subcategories, beginning today with the Stars Being Stars category. Most of the players below are household names or were teetering on the edge of such recognition, using Jupiter as their launching pad. From Perfect Game All-Americans to some serious helium names for the MLB Draft, the PG crew breaks them all down below.  ‘27 Samir Mohammed (FL) racked up 11 Ks thru 5 IP on 75% strikes. FB lived 98-99, T100 w/ tons of ASR & life thru the zone. Hit 99 mph 10+ times incl his final pitch of the outing. Had his sharp vert CB on a string & faded the CHG effectively vs LHHs (clip). #LSU commit. @PG_Draft #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting)...
Tournaments | Story | 10/21/2026

Jupiter Recap: Uncommitted...For Now

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars Gets your reads in now because by the time you reach the end, some of the talent in this article might be giving their commitments to a college somewhere across the country. Every player below did something that caught out scout's eye and should certainly be on the radar for college coaches, if they aren't already.  Braxton Sykes (2028, Brunswick, Ga.) tossed a total of six innings down in Jupiter, collecting six strikeouts while failing to allow either a hit or earned run during his tenure on the mound. The 6-foot-2 right-hander showcased an impressive three-pitch mix with excellent feel to locate in every part of the strike zone. His fastball lived in the mid- to upper-80s mph range with more velocity to project for as Sykes continues to add strength and...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 10/15/2026

Beyond the Board: C/UTL Gavin Kelly

Tyler Henninger
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Beyond the Board: SS Dylan Seward As the 2027 draft cycle moves through the fall and into the offseason, we kick off a new series called Beyond The Board. With each installment, we will provide an in-depth scouting report for some of the top players in the class, breaking down their tools, strengths, question marks, and overall projection. This week we are diving in West Virginia’s Gavin Kelly. The Mountaineer backstop posted a .382/.477/.725 slash line with 19 home runs, 44 extra-base hits, and helped lead WVU to Omaha in ‘26. Let’s dive in.  Player: Gavin Kelly  Position: C/UTL B/T: R/R Height: 6-foot-0 Weight: 175-pounds School: West Virginia Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pen. Physical Description: 6-0/175. Lean, athletic build. Sneaky strength throughout. Frame has room to fill out and get stronger.    Slo-mo look at the HR by Gavin Kelly (@WVUBaseball)....
Tournaments | Story | 10/15/2026

Big Offense Propels TBT/FTB to Title

Hannah Jo Groves
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Big Offense Wins TBT/FTB Phillies Scout WWBA Freshman Title Runs scoring in every inning led to the TBT/FTB Phillies Scout Team taking home the 2026 PG WWBA Freshman World Championship - winning over Canes National 15U 10-5. It had been a long week in West Palm Beach for the freshmen coming in from around the country to go up against the best of the best. While they had gotten to play on the backfields during the whole tournament, the players who made it to the championship game got to play it in the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Stadium. TBT/FTB showed their defensive strength right away - executing quickly to retire each of the first three batters. With the bats in their hands, they also showed speed to deliver - with Luca Briggs batting Trey Vandergriff in for the first run of the game and Kingston George quickly plating Briggs with a double in the next at-bat. In the first at-bat of...
Tournaments | Story | 10/14/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘31 Ryan Spann (GA) obliterates this ball for a solo HR 💣. Ball jumps off barrel & shows the juice and & PS impact. 3x @PGSelectFest alum. #BeastOfTheEast @PG_Georgia https://t.co/TgVGPfDRYc — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) October 10, 2026 Ryan Spann (2031, Warner Robins, Ga.) took home MVP honors after a standout weekend and finishing as the number one player on the top performers list. The top player from Georgia and number two player in the country led all performers in home runs (2) and tallied 7 RBIs on his way to a .400 average. The overall profile on Spann is super advanced for the age with electric offensive upside and one of if not the prettiest swing in the class. This will be a fun follow for years to come and I am all in. Carlo Rivero (2031, Apopka, Fla.) checks in as the number one overall player in the class and it’s easy to see why at...
Press Release | Press Release | 10/14/2026

Perfect Game Extends Turtlebox Deal

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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 EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH TURTLEBOX AS OFFICIAL BLUETOOTH SPEAKER AND AUDIO PROVIDER   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Turtlebox has extended its partnership as the Official Bluetooth Speaker and Audio Provider of Perfect Game. The relationship, which began in 2023, expands to include original content, player recognition and a larger presence at Perfect Game's marquee events. At the center of the extension is "Turtlebox Cage Sessions," a new series produced and distributed by Perfect Game across all its social media platforms. The 12 short-form episodes will feature...
Tournaments | Story | 10/13/2026

East Cobb/Padres Explode Late for Jupiter Win

Hannah Jo Groves
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East Cobb/SD Padres ST Explode Late for WWBA Worlds Win A hard-fought, crazy ending resulted in the East Cobb/SD Padres scout team coming back and winning the 2026 PG WWBA World Championship over the SBA/Marlins Scout Team 2028. The score was 8-7 after the championship was won with a walk-off balk. After going against some of the most talented, highly-ranked players in the country for the past couple days, it was finally time for the championship game at Roger Dean Complex Stadium in Jupiter, FL. The WWBA World Championship, or, as it’s more commonly and lovingly referred to as, “Jupiter,” has become a favorite for all who have been part of its iconic, golf-cart infested, electric atmosphere. This championship game was sure to entertain. The first two innings were scoreless for both teams as they got settled. Both defenses were making plays - SBA/Marlins executed a...
Tournaments | Story | 10/12/2026

WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 4

Marcus Thomas
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 James Watson (2030, Canton, Ga.) showed the two-way upside to start bracket play for East Cobb Astros 15u. On the mound the right-handed pitcher went three innings and with three strikeouts and spread five hits and two walks for three runs. Watson works from a hybrid windup from the middle-of-the-rubber into a small heel-turn and an around-the-belt leg lift before using drop-and-drive back leg mechanics into a longer, in-line stride down the mound. Showed some feel to get extension down the mound. The hands separate into a moderate arm action before accelerating through from an over-the-top arm angle. The fastball ran up to 86 with arm-side run and life. Paired it with a curveball with 11-5 shape and solid two-plane break. Mixed in a change-up in the upper- 70s with some vertical depth. Competed at the top of the zone well. Athletic...
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