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Draft  | State Preview | 5/30/2018

State Snapshots: Mid-Atlantic

Photo: Lenny Torres Jr. (Perfect Game)

 


Perfect Game 2018 MLB Draft Preview Index

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


Delaware

Best College Team:
 Delaware
Best High School Team: Cape Henlopen

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Delaware Connection: Jason Bilous, rhp, Coastal Carolina
Top 2019 Prospect: Nathan Hardcastle, rhp, Red Lion Christian Academy
Top 2020 Prospect: Jake Gelof, ss, Cape Henlopen HS


Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2013 Draft: Jimmy Yezzo, 1b, University of Delaware (Nationals/7th round)
2014 Draft: Tyler Hill, of, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington (Red Sox/19th round)
2015 Draft: Jason Bilous, rhp, Caravel Academy (Dodgers/29th round)
2016 Draft: No selection
2017 Draft: Ron Marinaccio, rhp, Delaware (Yankees/19th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Kyle Hinton, rhp, Delware (316)
• Zack Gelof, ss, Cape Henlopen HS (393)



District of Columbia


Best College Team:
 George Washington
Best High School Team: Wilson

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd round)
2013 Draft: No selection
2014 Draft: Garrett Pearson, rhp, St. John's College HS
2015 Draft: Nick Collins, c, Georgetown (Athletics/8th round)
2016 Draft: Kevin Mahala, ss, George Washington (Pirates/18th round)
2017 Draft: Joey Bartosic, of, George Washington (Rockes/19th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Isaiah Pasteur, 3b, George Washington (395)



Maryland


Best College Team:
Maryland
Best Junior College Team: Harford
Best High School Team: Riverdale Baptist

Prospect on the Rise: Noah Song, rhp, Navy
Wild Card: Noah Song, rhp, Navy


Best Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection:
 Cody Morris, rhp, South Carolina
Top 2019 Prospect: Thomas Keehn, ss, DeMatha Catholic HS
Top 2020 Prospect: Alex Greene, of, DeMatha Catholic HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: 
Harold Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st overall pick)
2013 Draft: Matt McPhearson, of, Riverdale Baptist HS (Diamondbacks/4th round)
2014 Draft: Jake Stinnett, rhp, Maryland (Cubs/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Brandon Lowe, 2b, Maryland (Rays/3rd round)
2016 Draft: Mike Shawaryn, rhp, Maryland (Red Sox/5th round)
2017 Draft: Kevin Smith, ss, Maryland (Blue Jays/4th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 6/4
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Noah Song, rhp, Navy (103)
• Richie Palacios, ss, Towson (201)
• Nick Dunn, 2b, Maryland (220)
• Spencer Smith, c, Harford CC (442)
• Corey Rosier, of, Riverdale Baptist HS (487)


New Jersey


Best College Team:
Seton Hall
Best Junior College Team: Mercer County
Best High School Team: Bergen Catholic

Prospect on the Rise: Jawuan Harris, of, Rutgers
Wild Card: Nick Decker, of, Seneca HS


Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection:
 Zach Attianese, lhp, State College of Florida
Top 2019 Prospect: Anthony Volpe, ss, Delbarton HS
Top 2020 Prospect: Kyle Teel, c, Mahwah HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Jeff Kunkel, ss, Rider University (1983, Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick). Willie Banks, rhp, St. Anthony’s HS (1987, Twins/ Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick)
2013 Draft: Rob Kaminsky, lhp, Saint Joseph Regional HS, Montvale (Cardinals/1st round)
2014 Draft: Joe Gatto, rhp, St. Augustine Prep, Richland
2015 Draft: Tyler Phillips, rhp, Bishop Eustace Prep (Rangers/16th round)
2016 Draft: Jason Groome, lhp, Barnegat HS (Red Sox/1st round, 12th pick)
2017 Draft: Buddy Kennedy, 3b, Millville Senior HS (Diamondbacks/5th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 5/5
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/4

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Nick Decker, of, Seneca HS (53)
• Jawuan Harris, of, Rutgers (196)
• Tyler Ras, rhp, Middletown North HS (206)
• Jack Herman, of, Eastern HS (293)
• Justyn Henry Malloy, 3b, St. Joseph Regional HS (378)
• Andrew Vail, lhp, Gloucester Catholic HS (439)
• Max Dineen, of, Pennsville Memorial HS (445)


New York


Best College Team:
St. John's
Best Junior College Team: Monroe
Best High School Team: Iona Prep

Prospect on the Rise: Lineras Torres Jr., rhp, Beacon HS
Wild Card: Charles Mack, c/if, Williamsville East HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection:
 Richie Palacios, ss, Towson
Top 2019 Prospect: Jeff Belge, lhp, St. John's
Top 2020 Prospect: Johnny Castagnozzi, ss, Massapequa HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982, Cubs/1st round, 1st pick)
2013 Draft: Bryan Verbitsky, rhp, Hofstra University (Padres/3rd round)
2014 Draft: Scott Blewett, rhp, Baker HS, Baldwinsville (Royals/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Garrett Whitley, of, Niskayuna HS (Rays/1st round, 13th pick)
2016 Draft: Ian Anderson, rhp, Shenendehowa HS (Braves/1st round, 3rd pick)
2017 Draft: Quentin Holmes, of, McClancy Memorial HS (Indians/2nd round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 23/22
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 9/5

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Lineras Torres Jr., rhp, Beacon HS (34)
• John Rooney, lhp, Hofstra (117)
• Brandon Neeck, lhp, Horace Greeley HS (161)
• Josiah Gray, rhp, Le Moyne (214)
• Sean Burke, rhp, St. John’s (296)
• Henry Davis, c, Fox Lane HS (383)
• Charles Mack, c/if, Williamsville East HS (385)
• Fabian Pena, c, Manhattan (412)


Pennsylvania


Best College Team:
 Pittsburgh
Best Junior College Team: Lackawanna
Best High School Team: Malvern Prep

Prospect on the Rise:
RJ Freure, rhp, Pittsburgh
Wild Card: Mike Siani, of, William Penn Charter

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection:
 Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia
Top 2019 Prospect: Sammy Siani, of, William Penn Charter
Top 2020 Prospect: Austin Hendrick, of, West Allegheny HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Al Chambers, 1b, John Harris HS, Harrisburg (1979, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick); Shawn Abner, of, Mechanicsburg HS (1984, Mets/1st round, 1st pick)
2013 Draft: Ian Stiffler, rhp, Somerset HS (Braves/7th round)
2014 Draft: Dan Altavilla, rhp, Mercyhurst (Mariners/5th round)
2015 Draft: Mike Nikorak, rhp, Stroudsburg HS (Rockies/1st round, 27th pick)
2016 Draft: Alex Kiriloff, of, Plum HS (Twins/1st round, 15th pick)
2017 Draft: Deon Stafford, c, Saint Joseph's (Pirates/5th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 17/16
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/3
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/1

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Mike Siani, of, William Penn Charter (51)
• Sean Guilbe, ss/c, Muhlenburg HS (141)
• RJ Freure, rhp, Pittsburgh (205)
• Tim Brennan, rhp, Saint Joseph’s (237)
• Kyle Hess, of, Donegal HS (286)


Virginia


Best College Team:
 Virginia
Best Junior College Team: Patrick Henry
Best High School Team: Liberty Christian
 

Prospect on the Rise: DJ Artis, of, Liberty
Wild Card: Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection:
 Griffin Roberts, rhp, Wake Forest
Top 2019 Prospect: Carson Jones, lhp, Deep Run HS
Top 2020 Prospect: Tanner Morris, if, Virginia

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005, Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st pick)
2013 Draft: Chad Pinder, ss, Virginia Tech (Athletics/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Nick Howard, rhp, Virginia (Reds/1st round, 19th pick)
2015 Draft: Nathan Kirby, lhp, Virginia (Brewers/1st round, 40th pick)
2016 Draft: Matt Thaiss, 1b, Virginia (Angels/1st round, 16th pick)
2017 Draft: Pavin Smith, 1b, Virginia (Diamondbacks/1st round, 7th pick)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 24/22
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/1

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia (75)
• Daniel Lynch, lhp, Virginia (96)
• DJ Artis, of, Liberty (140)
• Josh Winder, rhp, VMI (170)
• Adam Hackenberg, c, Miller School of Albermarle (185)
• Wesley Clarke, c, Liberty Christian Academy (187)
• Cristian Sanchez, rhp, Centreville HS (386)
• Jack DeGroat, rhp, Liberty (467)
• Evan Sperling, rhp, Virginia (494)


West Virginia


Best College Team:
 West Virginia
Best Junior College Team: Potomac State
Best High School Team: Hurricane

Best Out-of-State Prospect, West Virginia Connection: 
Trey Dawson, ss, Kentucky
Top 2019 Prospect: Alek Manoah, rhp, West Virginia
Top 2020 Prospect: Tyler Doanes, 3b, West Virginia
 
Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia (1997, Athletics/1st round, 11th pick)
2013 Draft: Aaron Blair, rhp, Marshall (Diamondbacks/1st round, 36th pick)
2014 Draft: Bobby Boyd, of, West Virginia (Astros/8th round)
2015 Draft: Blake Smith, rhp, West Virginia (Nationals/24th round)
2016 Draft: Corey Bird, of, Marshall (Marlins/7th round)
2017 Draft: Aaron Perry, rhp, Hurricane HS (Reds Sox/14th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Michael Grove, rhp, West Virginia (364)




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Tyler Henninger
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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...
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Perfect Game Staff
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Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

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Emily Hicks
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PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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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

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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...
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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...
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

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Will Dembo
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As summer travel season continues to ramp up, more than 150 teams from 13-17u from all over the nation will meet in East Cobb as they look to showcase their talents and compete for a trophy in the PG Southeast Select Championship. The tournament will kick off with pool play on Thursday, June 18th, and champions will be crowned following bracket play on Monday, June 22nd. The 13u division will host 23 teams from four different states in the major style tournament. The East Cobb Astros and Ninth Inning Royals will share the spotlight as the only nationally ranked teams in the field as the Astros enter the weekend as the No. 45 ranked squad and Ninth Inning falls at the No. 31 spot. 14u will also play as a major tournament for the weekend and contains 31 teams looking to compete for a trophy. Although there are currently no nationally recognized teams in the pool, PFA Regional will be a...
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