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Tournaments  | Story | 6/5/2026

Reed Continues to Prove He Belongs

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For many young players, competing alongside some of the top talent in the country can be intimidating. For Chris Reed, it is simply another opportunity to prove he belongs.

The Conyers, Georgia native has established himself as one of the premier players in the 2030 class, currently ranking No. 24 nationally and No. 7 among shortstops according to Perfect Game. Reed’s game has consistently stood out against elite competition thanks to his athleticism, instincts, and all-around skill set.



That ability was on full display during the 2025 Perfect Game 13U National Showcase, where Reed earned his invitation to the PG Select Festival, one of the most prestigious events available to players his age.

“It showed that I can play with the best of the best, and that I belong,” Reed said of the experience.

The event provided more than just exposure. It also reinforced an important lesson that continues to shape his approach on the field.

“Don’t try to do too much, you’re good enough,” Reed said.

That confidence has translated into success at every level. Reed’s profile is highlighted by advanced defensive actions at shortstop, a quick and accurate arm, and an offensive approach that allows him to consistently impact the baseball from gap to gap. His combination of athleticism and baseball instincts has helped make him one of the most complete middle infielders in the country.

For Reed, however, shortstop is about more than just making plays.

“All the action and being the leader of the infield,” he said when asked what he enjoys most about the position.

His leadership extends beyond his individual performance. Team Elite Scout 14U entered the tournament this weekend with four players ranked inside Perfect Game’s national Top 100, creating one of the most talented rosters in the field. Rather than viewing those rankings as pressure, Reed sees them as motivation.

“It’s just that we are in it together and we are helping each other to succeed, and you know we feed off each other’s energy,” Reed said.

That chemistry was evident in Team Elite’s opening game of the tournament, a 17-1 victory that showcased the depth throughout the roster. Mark Hamlin threw for three innings while allowing only two hits, and Ryan Johnson followed with two scoreless frames in relief. Offensively, six different players drove in runs as Team Elite’s lineup consistently applied pressure.

The performance served as an early reminder of why Team Elite entered the event as one of the top teams to watch.

For those seeing Reed for the first time this weekend, he offered a simple description of what they can expect.

“Special. I am a small guy, but I have big tools to offer.”

It’s a statement that reflects on the confidence Reed has built through years of competing against elite competition. Whether it’s making plays at shortstop, producing offensively, or leading one of the most talented teams in the country for 14U, Reed continues to prove that impact comes in many forms.

As the summer progresses, Reed’s goals remain ambitious. After earning a PG Select Festival invitation last year, he hopes to return to the event once again.

“Going back to Select Festival again and being able to play that back-to-back would be amazing,” Reed said.

Before then, however, Reed and Team Elite have another goal in mind.

“Win the championship,” Reed said. “We won last year, so we are trying to run it back this year.”

With one of the nation’s top shortstops leading the way, Team Elite Scout 14U appears well positioned to do exactly that. 

Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Stacked Runs the Table at 17u WWBA

Will Dembo
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Following a jam-packed week of entertainment at the 17u WWBA Championships, the top nationally ranked program, USA Prime 17u National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, faced off against Stacked Baseball 17u (No. 80 nationally) in the highly anticipated championship matchup as both teams looked to earn one of the most prestigious titles in all of travel baseball. Each talented squad entered the finale undefeated, but Stacked Baseball continued their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the Detroit Tigers Scout Team 10-2 in mercy rule fashion to become national champions behind explosive bats and impressive pitching. Stacked Baseball was the overwhelming top team throughout the week as the WWBA Champions outscored opponents by an absurd 117-12 during their 11-0 run. “We got some talented kids, but we played against a little bit of Goliath over there,” Stacked Head Coach Mike...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Texas Twelve Firing On Full Cylinders

Kinley Kitchens
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Every team hopes to start a tournament with momentum, but few make a statement quite like Texas Twelve Maroon 2028. Matched up against defending champion Excel Blue Wave National to kick off their debut in the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship, Texas Twelve Maroon delivered a complete team performance, earning a hard-fought 3-2 victory and immediately establishing themselves as one of the top teams to watch this week. The win showcased the balance that has made Texas Twelve Maroon a powerful team. Strong pitching, timely hitting, and steady defense all played a role as the team held off one of the tournament’s premier programs. Right-hander Ty Antley turned in an outstanding performance on the mound, throwing a complete game while allowing only five hits and two walks over seven innings. The High Follow prospect worked consistently between 85-89 mph and mixed in a sharp...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/30/2026

Flames Capture 18U BCS Title

Alyssa Golden
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Flames Natty used timely hitting and a dominant start from Beau Collier to defeat NLB American 7-3 and capture the 18U BCS National Championship on Monday at Lee Health Sports Complex. Despite being assembled just hours before the tournament began, the Flames quickly developed chemistry throughout the tournament. “This team was put together 12 hours before this tournament, and they went on a crazy run,” head coach Adam Vasquez said. “These kids know each other locally, but they don’t play together. For them to come together last minute like that, it’s crazy. I’m proud of them for that.” The game opened as a pitchers’ duel, with David Acevedo recording the lone hit through the first two innings. NLB American starter Hayden Graham kept the Flames in check early, allowing just one hit while striking out one over 2.0 innings. The right-hander...
Tournaments | Story | 6/30/2026

Ohio Valley BCS Champ. Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘28 C Keegan Sawyer (OH) showcased the toolshed in this one. A top player in the OH ‘28 class. LOUD (Hit & Defense) #OVBCS @KeeganSawyer10 Clip 1: 3-R 💣 to LF Clip 2: 2B to LC Clip 3: SEED, Caught Stealing @ 2B Name for August 1 @MidlandBasebal pic.twitter.com/FvIpEU7Llz — Jordan Gates (@JGatesPG) June 27, 2026 Keegan Sawyer (2028, Cleves, Ohio) The stock continues to go up and up for Keegan Sawyer. Fresh off a state championship for Bading High School, he has picked up where he has left off this spring. It seems that he gets bigger each time I see him, but the frame really works on both sides of the ball at 6-feet, 190-pounds. It’s athletic and the actions on both sides are extremely advanced. Sawyer took home MVP honors after finishing with nine hits, six going for extra bases including two home runs, nine RBIs and eight runs scored. It’s electric at...
Showcase | Story | 6/30/2026

2026 PG National Showcase Preview

Hannah Jo Groves
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With the start of July comes the start of the 2026 PG National Showcase. Running for five days, the best of the Class of 2027 will come together in Miami’s LoanDepot Park to update their metrics and show their progress in game situations against top-tier talent.  45 out of the top-50 players in the class of 2027 will be in attendance - including all top-5 players, Dylan Seward, Chase Fuller, Kinon Bastian, Connor Salerno and Carter Hadnot.  Vice president of scouting operations at Perfect Game, Jered Goodwin, said the fact that so many of the top-ranked guys have prioritized this event is telling. "When you talk about 45 out of 50, you see how many kids across the country want to go in and compete to see where they stand and what they need to improve on," Goodwin explained. "When you have those types of numbers of kids coming in and wanting to compete at the same place...
Tournaments | Story | 6/29/2026

17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 6

Perfect Game Staff
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17u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4  Day 5 #Uncommitted Joniel Miranda Perez (‘27, PR) struck out seven over four scoreless frames of work. Operates from a med RH frame w/ length. Heavy FB up to 92 (88-90) w/ late ASR. Showcased an advanced fade + tumble CH, mixing in a sharp 11-5 BB. #WWBA @pg_int1 @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/PPDuBdIf79 — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 28, 2026 Uncommited right-hander Joniel Miranda Perez (’27, Camuy, PR) recorded six strikeouts over four strong frames of work, failing to allow an earned run. Miranda Perez possesses a medium right-handed frame with length pointing to future projection. He starts over the face before working to the belt and into a higher compact leg lift. The Puerto Rico native fires down the mound via a medium length arm action and high three-quarters slot. He got a heavy fastball up to...
Tournaments | Story | 6/29/2026

16u Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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Noah Harris (2028, Savannah, Ga.) has been swinging it well for CBU down in Hoover, driving in seven runs on three hits through just two days of action. He has a single, double, triple and three runs scored across a couple of games. The 6-foot-3 lefty hitter uses a consistent timing mechanism in the box with excellent leverage generated at impact, oftentimes from gap to gap. He wears a lean athletic build with plenty of projection and plus speed that makes him a serious threat on the basepaths. Harris has proven that he can hit for contact and power at the plate, making for a tough out against any arm. #Uncommitted ‘28 Evan Hedlund (AZ) pitching lights out for @ShowTime_Select; 7 Ks thru 3 IP thus far. Living 86-88 w/ carry on 72% Ks. Mixing two-plane SL for Ks. Lean athl type w/ more to come. @PG_Uncommitted #NatElite @PGMidAtlantic https://t.co/rWfzwyRvUv...
Press Release | Press Release | 6/29/2026

PG & Win Reality Partner Up

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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 NAMES WIN REALITY AS OFFICIAL   VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING PARTNER    Partnership Combines the Nation’s Leading Amateur Baseball Platform with the Industry’s Leading Virtual Reality Training System    Sanford, Florida (Monday, June 29, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new partnership with WIN Reality as its Official Virtual Reality (VR) Training Partner. The partnership brings together two leaders in baseball and softball development with a shared mission: helping athletes train smarter, develop faster and perform with confidence when the game matters...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/28/2026

"Why not us?" Canes MW Take 14u WWBA

Kinley Kitchens
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Every championship team has an identity. For Canes Midwest 14U National, it could be summed up in three simple words. "Why not us?" That became the team’s motto throughout the week, and by championship day, the players had turned those words into reality. Canes Midwest capped off a memorable tournament with a 8-4 victory over Canes National 14U, finishing an undefeated 11-0 run over six days while proving they belonged among the nation’s top teams. It was a championship built on timely hitting, dominant defense, relentless grit, and a belief that never wavered. For Coach Steiner, the title represented far more that simply winning another tournament. “It has been an unbelievable experience for us,” Steiner said. “Some people call us a mid-major, so I guess we are now solidified as being one of the top programs in the country.” That belief carried the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/28/2026

16u PG Elite Back in Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the summer’s biggest events returns to Hoover this week as the nation’s top 16U teams prepare to compete in the 2026 Perfect Game National Elite Championship. Now entering its seventh year, the invite-only event continues to bring together many of the country’s best teams and players for one of the most competitive tournaments on the summer calendar. This tournament will host 104 teams from all across the country, all with the same goal of leaving Hoover as champions. The tournament has consistently showcased top competition, with past champions including East Cobb Astros 16U Texas Orange, Top Tier Roos American, 5 Star Performance National, Canes National, MLB Breakthrough Series, and defending champion Excel Blue Wave National. With loaded rosters set to take the fields this week, a new chapter of championship baseball is ready to unfold. Leading this...
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