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High School  | General | 11/9/2022

2023 Rankings Risers: Hitters

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Class of 2023 Player Rankings | 2023 Rankings Risers: Pitchers

Kevin McGonigle, Aldan, Pa.
No. 10 ➡️  No. 5
McGonigle was already ranked among the top in the class, but continues to rise up the ranks to the No. 5 spot. The left-handed hitter possesses one of the best hit tools in the country and continued to show it throughout the fall. The Auburn commit will be considered amongst the top prep players in this year’s draft class with the potential to be a Top-10 pick.



Roman Martin, Whittier, Calif.
No. 23 ➡️  No. 16
Martin made a fairly significant jump up to the No. 16 spot in the rankings. The shortstop possesses a long, lanky build with advanced defensive actions and projectability at the plate. Martin now leads a handful of talented California shortstops, showing some of the highest upside amongst players on the West Coast.

Brandon Winokur, Huntington Beach, Calif.
No. 47 ➡️  No. 18
Winokur made one of the bigger jumps amongst the Top-100 players, coming in at No. 18. The infielder features a strong, physical build at 6-foot-5, 210-pounds capable of producing loud offensive tools. Those tools were on display in Jupiter, where Winokur put on a strong performance against tough arms. It is a high upside profile on the offensive side of the ball that is one of the more intriguing in the class.

Trent Caraway, Dana Point, Calif.
No. 40 ➡️  No. 34
Caraway has been a steady performer throughout his prep career and continues to rise up the ranks. The infielder features a strong, physical build that produces hard hit contact consistently. There is strong power potential with a quality hit tool to go with it. Caraway will draw considerable draft interest this spring, showing offensive upside that profiles well for third base.

Cooper Pratt, Oxford, Miss.
No. 55 ➡️  No. 36
Pratt is another shortstop who made a significant jump within the Top-100. The Ole Miss commit has done nothing but perform on both sides of the ball, including a strong performance in Jupiter. Pratt possesses an advanced hit tool with projectable power. Strong defensive actions play at shortstop and provide consistent defense. The track record and array of tools make Pratt one of the more intriguing names in the class.

Walker Martin, Eaton, Colo.
No. 63 ➡️  No. 44
Martin rose nearly twenty spots in the rankings, jumping into the Top-50. A projectable, left-handed stroke continues to show advanced bat speed and quality power that plays to all fields. Athleticism provides additional tools on both sides of the ball. The Arkansas commit is the top ranked player out of Colorado and will be an interesting player to follow this spring.

Nolan Souza, Honolulu, Hawaii
No. 87 ➡️  No. 56
Souza capped off a quality showing on the circuit with a strong performance down in Jupiter. The performance resulted in a significant jump in the ranking, coming in at No. 56. The top-ranked player in Hawaii features a strong, athletic build with tools on both sides of the ball. The left-handed stick produces advanced power with more coming. Athleticism plays up the middle on the defensive side of the ball.

Boston Baro, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.
No. 359 ➡️  No. 122
Baro made a massive jump all the way from 359 to 122 overall. The shortstop is an advanced defender with soft hands and fluid actions on the dirt. There is projectable power within a left-handed swing that shows the ability to drive balls in the air consistently. Baro should only continue to get better and could draw draft interest from teams this spring.

Jonathan Mendez, Los Angeles, Calif.
No. 275 ➡️  No. 216
Mendez capped off a strong fall campaign by making a significant jump in the last rankings. The UCSB commit showcased impressive tools down in Jupiter, displaying the ability to make an impact on both sides of the ball. Advanced athleticism allows for above-average range at shortstop and a strong frame produces hard hit contact often. It is a well-rounded profile that continues to perform consistently.

Easton Shelton, Las Vegas, Nev.
No. 307 ➡️  No. 258
Shelton put together yet another strong year at the plate, showing some of the best power in the class. The right-handed slugger possesses a physical build at 6-foot-5, 225-pounds capable of driving balls to all fields with ease. Even with the significant jump in the ranks, Shelton could still be underrated. The slugger will have plenty of eyes on him this spring, where he should be the driving force behind Bishop Gorman's lineup.

Wayne King, Peachtree City, Ga.
Top 500 ➡️  No. 301
King made a massive jump into the Top 500, coming in at No. 301. The Georgia commit has always been a steady performer at the plate, but the tools continue to get louder. A fluid left-handed swing finds the barrel showing power that continues to develop. Quality actions have been shown at shortstop with athleticism that allows for range in both directions. Look for King to continue to rise up the ranks.

-Tyler Henninger

Walker Jenkins, Oak Island, N.C.
No. 2 ➡️  No. 1

After batting .333 with a bomb at the WWBA World Championship, Jenkins slots in at the No. 1 spot. Possessing a smooth and polished left-handed stroke, the North Carolina commit rakes on a consistent basis. Jenkins’ skill set isn’t limited to the hit tool, as he has thunder in the stick with tools to stick in center.

Dillon Head, Glenwood, Ill.
No. 13 ➡️  No. 9
Head continues to rocket up the rankings, now up to No. 9 from No. 13. A 6.22 runner, the Illinois native has game-changing speed as well as strong bat-to-ball skills, making him a huge threat at the top of the order. Head has showed out at every event in 2022 and it’s fun to watch him run.

Bryce Eldridge, Vienna, Va.
No. 38 ➡️  No. 10
Moving from No. 38 to No. 10, Eldridge made a big leap in the rankings. The two-way standout had been more heralded on the mound previous to this year, standing at 6-foot-7 with a fastball up to 95 mph. However, in 2022, the bat has come alive and he has shown some light power tower and potential for even more.

Drew Burress, Perry, Ga.
No. 24 ➡️  No. 15
Georgia Tech commit Drew Burress took home the championship trophy in Jupiter and has been a big-time performer in Perfect Game events for years. The power has continued to blossom, as he finished with 11 home runs on the year. A confident hitter with barrel skills, Burress has a very well-rounded skill set, also offering value in the outfield with speed and a plus arm.

Colin Houck, Lilburn, Ga.
No. 56 ➡️  No. 26
Up 30 spots from 56 to 26, Houck has continually impressed at every stop over the summer and fall circuit. Also a standout on the gridiron, the Mississippi State commit is built at a strong 6-foot-2, 190-pounds and the physicality stands out on the diamond as well. With the hit and power both being carrying tools, Houck’s offensive potential is vast.

Alex Sosa, Viera, Fla.
No. 198 ➡️  No. 114
Backstop Alex Sosa has really impressed with the catch-and-throw skills, as well as with the stick. The North Carolina State commit has made some noticeable improvements at the plate, putting the bat on the ball at a high rate and rarely striking out while batting .360 in Perfect Game events in 2022. Sosa made a significant jump in the rankings, up 84 spots.

Ty Waid, Texarkana, Ark.
No. 220 ➡️  No. 80
Moving into the top-100 at No. 80, Waid has had an absolutely monstrous fall, batting .556 in Jupiter with a bomb and also showed out at the All-State Championship, continuing to show off the juice with a home run in game. The ultra-physical catcher’s big tool is the power, where it looks to play in a big way at the next level.

Justin Lebron, Miramar, Fla.
Top 500 ➡️  No. 280
Up 193 spots, Florida native and Alabama commit Justin Lebron broke out with a huge year in 2022, batting .416 over 43 games. A good athlete, the speed plays on the basepaths and he profiles well at both shortstop and in center field.

Brynner Waiolama, Torrance, Calif.
Top 600 ➡️  No. 273
Making some big jumps in terms of stuff and velocity, Waiolama was a massive pop-up arm. The physical 6-foot-4, 215-pound righty has been up to 95 mph and complements the heater with a sharp breaking ball. The strides Waiolama has made are really impressive and the Hawaii native will have many eyes on him moving forward.

-Kyler Peterson


High School | General | 6/10/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates
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‘26 RHP Jack Ryan (@StXBall) w/ an absolute masterclass in the region semis. CG/Shutout, 4 BB & 9 Ks & a No Hitter ‼️ FB worked 89-92, flashed a 93 1x. Velo held in the later innings 88-90. SL was plus @ 81-82 (2400+)/tight, while CH flipped in the low 80s, bottom of the zone.… pic.twitter.com/pdYaEqHmx5 — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 3, 2026 Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field...
Tournaments | Story | 6/13/2026

UBC South Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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Quintin Blackwell (2030, Hercules, California) has, literally, been unstoppable this weekend for Premier Banditos Deleon. In six plate appearances, he has a walk and five hits. Doing it all with a double and two triples, while stealing three bags. Plenty of coil on the front side. Hands work through zone and the barrel stays on plane for a long time. High upside bat that makes an already deep Banditos lineup even deeper. Kenson Buth (2027, Trophy Club, Texas) has been an absolute weapon on both ends for Stix 2027 Scout. At the plate, he’s 6-9 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. Linear approach with a ton of bat speed. Plenty of impact at the bottom of the zone and showing some ability to do serious damage in the middle of the field. On the mound, he went four quality innings, punching out three. The fastball lived 86-90 with carry. Good feel for the slider in the mid 70s....
Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

AZ All-State Ready to Take Place

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, eight teams will head to Goodyear Ballpark for the 2026 PG Arizona All-State tournament, setting the stage for what should be an exciting few days of baseball. With teams traveling from across the city, the field will be packed with talent and plenty of championship contenders. Among the teams competing in 16U are AZ Select, Marucci Athletics 2028 Grannis, Overfly 2028, Phoenix Phillies, Team Dinger 2028, T-Rex East Valley, USA Scout Team AZ 16U, and West Coast Ghost AZ 16U. Each team enters the weekend with its own strengths and goals, creating several intriguing storylines to follow throughout pool play and bracket action. One of the biggest teams to watch this weekend will be 10-10, T-Rex East Valley. Whether it's dominant pitching, high-powered offenses, or strong defensive play, T-Rex East Valley has already shown they can compete at a high level this season. A few...
Tournaments | Story | 6/12/2026

13/14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 3-5

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13u & 14u PG Elite Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Tucker Richardson (2030, Mobile, Ala.) has already made a name for himself and he continued to play at the expected high level during his time in Hoover, finishing the tournament with a robust .700 average, collecting at least one base hit in each of his team’s games. Now the No. 10 ranked prospect in the country, Richardson more than once showed the ability to read and react to spin out of the pitcher’s hand, barreling up baseballs for a couple of his hits on the tournament. As much as the bat stands out, the defensive actions in the dirt are even better as he’s arguably the best defender in the class, making the most difficult plays look routing, including one where he charged hard on a slow roller with momentum taking him towards the third base dugout but thanks to the big arm, he was able to make the play look second...
College | Story | 6/11/2026

Collegiate Freshman All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards | Collegiate All Americans First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Alonzo Alvarez Miami FR 0.341 0.439 0.551 40 57 13 2 6 32 3 1B Ethin Bingaman Auburn FR 0.330 0.415 0.581 60 71 9 0 15 50 4 2B Ethan Ball Virginia Tech FR 0.310 0.420 0.660 43 63 18 1 17 52 3 3B Nico Partida Texas A&M FR 0.306 0.408 0.550 45 55 8 0 12 43 4 SS Jett Kenady California FR 0.320 0.350 0.573 36 66 17 1 11 34 1 IF Linkin Garcia Texas Tech FR 0.338 0.387 0.489 53 78 21 1 4 59 1 OF Angel Laya Oregon FR 0.296 0.396 0.538 49 66 10 1 14 47 5 OF Anthony Pack Jr. Texas FR 0.359 0.485 0.597 58 74 16 0 11 52 20 OF Jacob Parker* Mississippi State FR 0.339 0.449 0.732 51 57 10 1 18 62 7 OF Teddy Tokheim Stanford FR 0.352 0.414 0.704 40 70 19 0 17 47 0 UT Drew Grego Nebraska FR 0.326 0.417 0.531 33 57 13 1 7 44 5 DH Enzo Infelise Cincinnati FR 0.374...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

PG East WWBA to Get Underway

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the summer’s premier events returns to the Hoover area this week as the 2026 Perfect Game East WWBA Championship gets underway. Now in its seventh year, the event has become a staple on the summer travel baseball calendar, bringing together some of the top organizations and prospects from across the country. A total of 132 teams will compete across three age divisions, including 38 teams in the 15U division, 48 teams in the 16U division, and 46 teams in the 17U division. Past champions include organizations such as Top Gun Team Alabama, EBC, USA Prime Alabama, and defending champion USA Prime Southeast 15U. As always, the tournament field features some of the nation’s top-ranked players. In the 15U division, all eyes will be on Alabama right-hander Tristan Blalock, the No. 23 ranked player nationally in the 2029 class and the top ranked player in Alabama. Blalock...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/11/2026

Team Elite Takes Another PG Elite

Kinley Kitchens
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After capturing last year’s championship, Team Elite Scout 14U returned to Hoover looking to prove their success was no fluke. Four days later, they accomplished exactly that. Behind strong pitching, timely hitting, and the confidence that has defined the team throughout the tournament, Team Elite Scout 14U defeated SBA Bolts National 14U to claim the 2026 PG 14U National Elite Championship and secure back-to-back titles. “It’s awesome,” Team Elite Coach Blankenship said. “This is our first event of the year, so it’s good to get it to start with them, and they won it last year, so I know they are excited to do that back-to-back, so it’s pretty awesome.” The championship game showcased many of the same qualities that carried Team Elite through the tournament. Ryan Johnson delivered 4.1 scoreless innings on the mound, allowing just two hits...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Lonestar Finds Success with the Beast

Will Dembo
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Following an exciting weekend filled with standout performances at the 17u Beast of the East Invitational, Lonestar Baseball Club National capped off its impressive run by earning co-champion honors after the championship game was cut short due to inclement weather with a 6-4 score in their favor. Lonestar's strong start to the summer was fueled by dominant pitching performances and an explosive offensive attack throughout the lineup.  “It was definitely fun to see our boys compete the way they did against solid competition and have the success they did,” Lonestar National head coach Brad Dydalewicz said. “It was a great team effort to start the summer season. This team is a special group of ball players and spectacular young men that play hard and compete their tails off. They enjoy playing together and have a ton of fun on the field. It makes it fun to coach for...
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

SE Summer Showdown Preview

Will Dembo
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East Cobb will host some of the top teams from near and far as over 100 different teams spanning the 13-18u age divisions will compete for a championship at the PG Southeast Summer Showdown to help their summer start strong. The highly anticipated premier Perfect Game event will commence with pool play on Thursday, June 11th while champions will be crowned on Monday, July 15th. The 13u Major division will be the youngest age group competing this weekend, but the talent will still be on full display. Doc Baseball American headlines the 11-team tournament, entering the weekend as the top ranked team in the Southeast Region, and the No. 7 team nationally. 14u will play as another major tournament and will feature three nationally ranked teams, including the No. 8 ranked 13u squad, East Cobb Astros 13u, who will compete in an older division for the second time this year. The No. 27 and No....
Tournaments | Story | 6/11/2026

Midwest Elite Scout Notes

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Adan Rojas (2027, Streamwood, Ill.) turned in one of the more dominant pitching performances of the weekend, striking out 10 over 5 innings while consistently dictating at-bats. The fastball worked 77–80 mph, topping at 82, and he showed the ability to elevate and miss bats when needed. His slider at 67–70 mph played as a real separator pitch, generating uncomfortable swings and late decisions. Showed strong tempo on the mound and never allowed hitters to settle in rhythm. What stood out most was his ability to maintain attack mode while still showing feel for sequencing.   Cruz Jaramillo (2030, Mount Pleasant, Wisc.) brought consistent energy to the lineup all weekend and was a tough out from start to finish. Finished with 8 hits over the tournament. The swing is compact with a strong intent to impact, and he does a nice job staying on time with his stride. When he...
Tournaments | Story | 6/10/2026

Top Prospects Set to Shine at Florida WS

Alyssa Golden
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The Florida World Series returns to Fort Myers this weekend, bringing together teams from across the state for one of Florida’s premier summer events. The four-day tournament will feature competition in the 14U through 18U age divisions as teams battle for a World Series championship. From June 11-14, some of Florida’s top prospects will take the field looking to lead their teams to a title. The 18U division features some of the tournament’s top talent, including five players ranked among the top 500 prospects nationally, three of whom play for Swamp Baseball. Outfielders Nicholas Raber and Austin Schoolcraft along with right-hand pitcher Tyler Reeder will play for Swamp Baseball. Raber is a Fort Myers native and is committed to John Melvin Christian College. He has been one of Swamp’s top offensive contributors this season. The outfielder owns a .873 OPS with...
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