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High School  | General | 5/28/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates

Max Phillips, 2027, LHP/OF, Trinity (KY) checks in as the number one player in the Kentucky class in the most recent update. It’s easy to see why as he has arguably the highest ceiling in the class, both on the mound and as a bat. In my look, a few backs, Phillips got the start on the mound during his team’s last regular season game. The Wake Forest commit in four innings, saw his FB up to 91 a handful of times, while living 87-89 for the majority. The changeup sat in the low 80s while he also spun a sweeper that was up to 2400 rpm at 76-79. Phillips possesses a long athletic frame, coming at 6-foot-4 and 190 lbs. Strength will continue to be added as he progresses throughout the year. On the mound, it’s a longer action from a mid 3/4 slot. Tends to work more glove side with some arm side run. There’s velocity there that is still untapped as he continues to figure out the operation. At the plate, it’s smooth swing that typically hits out of the leadoff spot for a loaded Trinity team. Starts in a wide & athletic base with a small toe tap and the bat path is short to contact with a long-extended finish. Has the ability to work all fields and the power projects. There is efficient bat speed along the way from a leveraged path. Expect Phillips to have a big summer and fall. 


Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP/1B, St. Xavier (OH) A personal favorite of mine is the Boston College commit. Ryan has been on the circuit for quite some time now, dating back to 2021 as he is a two-time PG Select Fest alum (13u & 14u). As playoffs get underway, I was able to see his last start of the regular season, and it went as good as you would think. Ryan held a no-hitter until the seventh but was broken up on a softly hit single. Once that happened, his day was done. He threw  6 1/3 innings, while only allowing one hit, two walks and tallying 12 strikeouts. His off-speed was absolutely dialed, with his slider still being a plus pitch in the 79-82 mph range. The changeup worked off the slider in the low 80s and has also added a curveball to his repertoire that was in the mid 70s. The pitch ability is a premium trait with the ability to throw any pitch in any count and at any time. Ryan has solidified himself as one of the more consistent performers both on the mound and with the bat. A day after this start, he was named the GCL (conference) Player of the Year for the second straight year. With playoffs just getting started, his legendary four-year campaign also includes over 100 hits and 200 strikeouts, cementing himself in school history. Despite the profile, his leadership really makes this team go, and the sky is the limit for Ryan as he and his team look to make a deep run.  




Keegan Sawyer, 2028, C,  Badin (OH) Sawyer checks in as a top player in the 2028 class in Ohio. And the numbers back up the top 230 nationally ranking. The frame stands in at 6-foot, 190-pounds and has actions on both sides of the ball. There is present strength to the build with more being added over the next few years. At the plate, he works with a gap-to-gap approach and impacts baseballs at a high rate. The offensive side is what certainly stands out as he is sitting at a healthy .425 average and a .527 OBP. Sawyer has tallied 32 hits in 27 games. About half of those hits have gone for extra bases, including three home runs, nine doubles, and three triples. On defense, he does a great job controlling the run game and has solidified himself as one of the top catchers in the country. As much as the defense intrigues, the bat is really the calling card as it’s a constant producer. This is a name to pop over the summer ahead of August 1.  


Tyler Fryman, 2027, CF, Beechwood (KY) I have seen a lot of baseball this spring and have covered a lot of the ground throughout the Ohio Valley region and there are a handful of names that have really impressed. Tyler Fryman is one of those names.  It’s a hyper athletic profile that is a game changer on both sides of the ball. Whether it’s on the defensive side, covering massive ground in centerfield or at the leadoff spot setting the tone for his team. Rinse and repeat. Fryman leads Kentucky in hits and finds himself near the top in almost every offensive category. The Louisville commit will have an important senior year coming up, where he also shines on the gridiron as a four-star recruit. The offers for both baseball and football continue to pour in and it’s a top profile in the region and considered a national talent in both sports. One of my favorite watches all spring and he is part of a loaded team that is setting their sights on a state championship run.  


Kyle Flynn, 2026, RHP, Dixie Heights (KY) made only his third appearance this spring in the opening round of the region playoffs. And boy, did he deliver. Coming off an injury plagues senior year, the Thomas More commit got the ball in the most important game to date. He proceeded to go six scoreless innings only allowing three hits, three walks, and striking out eight.  Not be out done by his own self, Flynn also delivered the game winning hit in the bottom of the seventh to advance his team to the next round of playoffs. Pitching on adrenaline, Flynn was going to have the ball in this one no matter what. And he delivered. On the mound, he works from a mid-three-quarters slot from a rocker delivery, with quick arm speed and feel for spin. His fastball peaked at 88 mph and lived around 85-87 for the duration. His off-speed really prolonged his outing as his slider and curveball worked in the mid 70s and missed bats. High-energy profile that competes on the mound. 
 

Kai Anderson, 2027, C, Highlands (KY) Anderson is an uncommitted backstop out of the northern Kentucky area. He packs a powerful punch on both sides and the energy is contagious. Manning the backstop, he shows the defensive & intrinsic nature to play this game at a high level and his suitor after high school will have a winner and a surefire competitor. The defensive actions and the ability to produce at the plate with exceptional bat-to-ball make him one of the top uncommitted players in the Kentucky ’27 class. Anderson displays an explosive lower half with a short and compact swing and has a knack for finding a barrel. He plays above his size at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds. And he he will continue to win at the next level.  


Brady Bushman, 2026, CF/RHP, Conner (KY) The Wallace-Dothan commit has a very interesting profile as a two-way. During the 2025 summer, he was low-mid 80s at a few events of ours. After the calendar turned, a noticeable jump was made ahead of the spring. He has had a few crosscheckers out and he’s now topping out in the low 90s. Bushman’s athleticism truly stands out as he has posted a sub 6.9 60-yard dash. The left-handed hit tool and a right-handed pitcher on the mound, is super intriguing. At the plate, he starts in an open stance, almost facing the pitcher head on. Displays a tight turn with a backside load and can create good barrel leverage through an uphill swing on an even plane. It’s a taller yet lean build at 6-foot-2, 175 pounds. Bushman proceeded to go 4-for-5 with four runs scored, adding a triple and three singles out of the leadoff spot in my one look. On the mound, it’s mostly 87-90 mph with some fastballs at 91 and 92 mph. The secondary pitches include an 11-5 slider in the high 70s and a breaking ball in the low 70s. 
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High School | Rankings | 11/4/2026

Class of 2027 Rankings Risers
Kyler Peterson
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Complete Class of 2027 Rankings With the end of the summer and fall seasons behind us, it was time for a quick refresh of the 2027 class rankings. Below you'll be able to read about some of the biggest risers up the board, led by North Carolina outfielder John Hucko who jumped more than 110 spots to now sit at No. 20 overall.  John Hucko, OF, Charlotte, N.C. Previous Rank: 132 | Current Rank: 20 Hucko makes a huge leap into the top-20 players in the class after a dominating showing in Jupiter. It’s as good of a left-handed swing as you’ll come across with pretty easy impact to all parts. He’s a supreme athlete with all the tools to play center long term and is a present plus runner. Hucko is a name that cemented his prospect status in Jupiter and will be a name to follow for next year’s MLB Draft. Elyjah Mason, SS, Lake Forest, Calif. Previous Rank: 71 |...
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Tournaments | Story | 11/8/2026

14u National All State Scout Notes: Day 1

Tyler Russo
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2031 C/OF Jace Winston (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.) had a really nice day at the dish as he picked up a couple hits in his first game, both well-struck, and then launched a bomb in game 2. He’s one of the more physical players here who can really impact the baseball already, and the consistency in which he’s hitting this fall is a great sign going into 2027. 2031 SS/RHP Weston Stalls (Blackstock, S.C.) came in for a couple innings of relief on the day and showed off the arm talent running the fastball up to 87. It’s a fast arm and he generates real life to the fastball, while the breaking ball is a good pitch as well.   ‘31 SS Parker Smith (NC) went 3-for-3 to open the weekend, this a line drive single the other way. 6’2/140 & can accelerate the barrel already, intriguing projection. #NatAllState @PG_Coastal https://t.co/Z7C5kDGdIM — Perfect Game...
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General | General | 11/6/2026

Class of 2028 Rankings Update

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Tournaments | Story | 11/6/2026

National All State Preview: Week 1

Hannah Jo Groves
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This weekend, teams from all around the country in the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions will converge on the Houston area for the 2026 PG National All-State Select Championships. The 10U division will have 22 teams, 12U will have 23 and 14U will have 22. All ages have many different states represented - from Hawaii, to the Pacific Northwest, to Arizona, to New England, to Carolina to Florida and many more. “National All-State brings together the best players in the country across Houston,” national crosschecker and northeast scouting director, John McAdams, said. “It’s a fun atmosphere for ultimate bragging rights amongst all the regions the PG platform reaches domestically while serving as a good litmus test for myself, Jheremy Brown and Tyler Russo to see the players. We get another glimpse at the end of the year as we start to formulate our initial thoughts on the...
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Draft | Rankings | 11/6/2026

2027 MLB Draft Board Update: Top 200

Tyler Henninger
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PG Draft Content Hub With the fall season winding down and the winter months approaching, it is time for another draft board update.  After getting more live looks and gathering information from the fall action across the country, we have expanded the board to a Top-200. The class continues to feature an intriguing mix of arms from both the prep and college ranks, along with an enticing position player pool.  There is still plenty of time for new names to emerge and established prospects to continue to improve their draft stock, but here is where things stand as we head into the winter.  * denotes draft eligible sophomore Rk. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Dylan Seward H SS S-R Norco Eastvale CA Tennessee 2 Brendan Lawson C SS L-R Florida Toronto ON 3 Dax Whitney C RHP R-R Oregon State Blackfoot ID 4 Tomas Valincius C LHP L-L Mississippi State...
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College | Story | 11/6/2026

College Fall Notebook: November 6

Craig Cozart
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Virginia Cavaliers  2026 In Review:  Under the leadership of first year Head Coach Chris Pollard, the Cavaliers won 37 games which was the second most victories by a first-year coach in program history.  Virginia went (37-23) finishing tied for 8th in the ACC and earned an at-large bid to the Hattiesburg Regional.  They fielded a talented offense that averaged over 8-runs per game, highlighted by AJ Gracia and Eric Becker who were both selected on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft.  While the defensive squad wasn’t quite as elite as usual, they were ultra-competitive on the mound with a strong rotation and lock down bullpen.  With plenty of talent returning for Pollard and his staff in ’27, they should be a force on a national level once again.  Impact Returners:    Senior Antonio Perrotta (.266/.459/.431, 5 HR, 6 2B, 24 RBI) experienced...
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General | General | 11/5/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 70

Ron Wolforth
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That Off-Season Program Wasn't Built for Your Son. It Was Built for Nobody. The Harsh Reality of Skill Development · Part 2 of 5 Somewhere right now, a pitcher is starting a twelve-week off-season program. It came from his travel team. Or a trainer. Or a big leaguer's Instagram. It has phases and a logo, and every kid in the building got the same one. Here is the harsh reality. That program was written before anybody looked at your son. It doesn't know he exists. It was built for the average pitcher... and the average pitcher does not exist. A Template Fixes Somebody's Problem. Maybe Not His. Every pitcher who is stuck is stuck for a reason. We call that reason his constraint... the thing that is actually limiting him right now. For one kid it is strength. For the next it is mobility. For the next it is a mechanical inefficiency, or an arm that isn't recovering, or a body that...
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General | General | 11/5/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 69

Ron Wolforth
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Your Son's April Arm Injury is Being Scheduled Right Now   The Harsh Reality of Skill Development - Part 1 of 5 Let me start this series with something most people in baseball won't say out loud. In my experience, a great many of the arm problems we will see next April are being set up right now... in October, November and December. Not necessarily because a young pitcher is throwing too much. Often it's because of what happens when he stops. Here is the pattern. I have watched it for more than thirty years. The fall season ends. The arm is tired, so the family does what seems like the responsible thing.  They shut it down. No throwing. For a lot of kids, no anything. Weeks go by. The holidays come and go. Then somebody looks at a calendar in January and realizes tryouts are three weeks away. Suddenly, an arm that has done nothing since October is asked to go from zero to game...
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General | General | 11/3/2026

Class of 2027 Rankings Update

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Press Release | Press Release | 11/2/2026

PG Partners Up with Minority Prospects

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 ANNOUNCES MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH MINORITY PROSPECTS   Sanford, Florida (Monday, November 2, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a media rights partnership with Minority Prospects, the Atlanta-based organization that has become the largest platform in the world for minority baseball and softball prospects. The partnership kicked off last month at the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla., Perfect Game's premier fall event, where Minority Prospects produced content featuring some of the nation's top amateur players in front of college coaches, professional scouts and MLB legends. Under the agreement, Minority...
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