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Tournaments  | Story | 12/11/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2027

AJ Denny
Blaine Peterson
Finest in the Field: Class of 2026

Elite defenders from coast to coast certainly seems to be a strength and to think you could make another top-tier team without thinking, speaks to the real depth this group possesses. The infield is a no-doubt strength of the group, but what catcher Dariel Carrion can do behind the plate is like something we haven't seen in a while in the prep ranks with an absolutely bazooka of an arm. 

C: Dariel Carrion (San Juan, PR) 
It isn’t often you get a catching prospect as athletic and natural as Dariel Carrion, a big reason why he holds the rank of #1 player in PR and #18 nationally. Metrics wise, the 5-foot-10, 210 pound San Juan native is all you can ask for and more, posting a sub 1.80 pop time with an 84 mph arm behind the dish. He has both contact and clear power threat on the offensive end, ending 2025 with a .337 BA and 4 HRs while also swiping 12 bags as a 6.94 runner. During WWBA Underclass, Carrion really separated himself from the pack by hitting .545 with 3 HRs and 13 RBI, showcasing true talent on both sides of the field with really no weaknesses to his game.



1B: Frank Thomas III (Sarasota, FL)
If the name gives any indication, power clearly runs in the family for Frank Thomas lll. Finishing up 2025 hitting .382 with 3 HRs, the 6-foot-2, 205 pound lefty mashes balls to all parts of the field with big time bat speed on display. Thomas lll has some of the easiest jump off the barrel in the class, showing up under the brightest of lights by posting a .385 BA during WWBA in July. Though the offense stands in the forefront, he’s sure-handed defensively and has natural feel around the bag, making for a well rounded prospect and the #1 ranked 1B in the nation.
 

INF: Carter Hadnot (Rialto, CA)
Unmatched athleticism is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the 6-foot-2, 175 pound Carter Hadnot, as the #6 ranked player in the ‘27 Class does some things on a baseball field that few others can even dream of. Defensively, the Cali kid is the definition of a high level defender with effortless actions and some of the smoothest glove work in the country. He makes extremely difficult plays look easy and natural to both sides with plenty of arm strength across the diamond to pair. He impacts the baseball with authority from both boxes as a switch hitter offensively and is a 6.54 runner, just adding to the value that he can provide to any lineup lucky enough to have him.

INF: Dylan Seward (Eastvale, CA)

You don’t have to look real far to find this name on 2027 rankings lists and he jumped up the rankings in a big way after his showing this summer. A lot of college coaches, pro scouts etc. look for athletes in the infield with a chance to stick as shortstop long term. What you don’t often find are true shortstops at the high school level. But this is that type of player. Foot speed, arm strength with a quick release, defensive actions and lateral range. All the traits to be an elite level defender at a premium position and may very well be the best defensive player in the 2027 class right now.

INF: Chase Fuller (Tallahassee, FL)

Fuller is a player who may be able to stick at shortstop long term and certainly has the arm should he move to third base long-term given his advanced physicality. Quick reactions, soft hands and big time arm strength up to 96 across the diamond at Jr National this past summer. Made several high level plays on short hops coming in on infield choppers and some backhand plays where he got to really show off the not just strong but also very accurate arm. He’s highly regarded for his ability offensively, first time I saw him swing the bat this summer he led off a game with a first pitch HR. But the defensive ability may be just as good and he certainly has the offensive upside to profile at 3B long term as well.
 
OF: Joshua Priest (San Diego, CA)

Priest took the spotlight and ran with it throughout 2025, as the 5-foot-11, 190 pound prospect put on a show during Underclass All-American BP with big time offensive tools that translated directly in-game, hitting .457 in the calendar year with three HRs in just 35 ABs. He’s pretty much all you could really want in an outfielder, boasting 6.41 speed that translates in all aspects of the game: defensively where he covers ground effortlessly & offensively on the bases creating chaos for opposing teams. He’s been a consistent performer in PG events dating back to the 2020-21 seasons, and there’s nothing to suggest that 2026 will be any different, if not better for the #19 overall player in the class.


OF: Jordin Griffin (Lake Charles, LA)
The title of elite defender may be a stretch for most players across the country, but that’s certainly not the case for Jordin Griffin, A 6.41 runner, the speed constantly plays a role in the 5-foot-8, 170 pound prospect’s game, making unbelievable plays all over the OF with unmatched range. He has plenty of arm strength to be found as well, hitting 93 mph back at the 2025 Jr. National Showcase which few even dare to test in-game. Griffin hit .327 this year with some of the best bat speed in the class, providing value on both sides of the field that should only continue to grow and translate directly at the next level and beyond.

UTL: Lucas Farrar (Tampa, FL)

often when you look for and find elite defenders in the infield those players have elite level arm strength. And arguably no player in the 2027 class has a strong arm than this guy. Up to 95 across the diamond at Jr National this past summer and truly possesses the ability to make any throw from the left side of the infield. The footwork, ability to work around the baseball and take efficient lateral angles are all signs of a future high level defender. And he actually has the athleticism and arm strength to potentially play all 3 outfield positions as well. Up to 99 from the outfield at Jr National this past summer. That type of arm strength isn’t common and regardless of where he ends up playing defensively, he’s going to have a plus tool to work with.

OF: Luis Olmeda (Spring, TX)

Speed and arm strength are traditionally the biggest indicators of a player that can be a high level defender in the outfield. And this is a 6.6 runner who was up to 97 from the outfield at Jr National this year. The ability to be aggressive to the baseball and stay under control and keep that momentum to make throws really stand out. Outfielders that can really go get the baseball and have elite arm strength at the age aren’t real common. But this is a player that certainly has both of those traits. And they show up not just in a showcase setting but in games as well.
 
LHP: Jared Grindlinger (Huntington Beach, CA)
There’s a reason Grindlinger is ranked as the #3 overall player and the #1 LHP in the ‘27 Class, as the premier two-way talent seems to get more and more impressive with each look. He showcases an advanced three-pitch mix on the mound with plenty of spin profile to be found, constantly missing barrels with heavy heat into the mid 90s. There’s an overall ease to the 6-foot-3, 185 pound prospect’s game with plenty of confidence bleeding through. He projects for immense power from the left side on the offensive end, displaying true top of the class tools that continue to somehow get better.
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Tournaments | Story | 12/29/2025

PG Expands Presence in Pacific Rim
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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 EXPANDS PRESENCE IN PACIFIC RIM, STRENGTHENING YOUTH BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT    Sanford, Florida (Monday, December 29, 2025) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a significant expansion of its presence across the Asia-Pacific Zone, with a strategic focus on the 10-15 year-old age group. The initiative will be led in partnership with longtime Japanese youth baseball executive and coach Takaharu Nasu, as Perfect Game continues to grow its global footprint and strengthen pathways for elite youth...
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Showcase | Story | 12/27/2025

Main Event Invades Fort Myers

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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 CLOSES OUT 2025 WITH MAIN EVENT SHOWCASE  AT JETBLUE PARK IN FT. MYERS, FLORIDA    Nearly 1,000 players expected at largest showcase of the year  that has produced over 1,000 MLB Draft picks    Ft. Myers, Florida (Saturday, December 27, 2025) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, will host its 2025 Main Event Showcase from December 28–31 at JetBlue Park, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, in the Fort Myers area.    The Main Event is the largest showcase Perfect Game holds annually,...
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Draft | Rankings | 12/26/2025

2026 MLB Draft Board Update

Vincent Cervino
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The calendar is just days away from being flipped over to 2026, and while the players may be on break, it’s clear that they are just itching to get back on the field and compete once again, with another season of college baseball right around the corner. For prep players (especially in warm-weather states), the season’s right around the corner, and players will be back on the ball fields sooner than later. With that said, the PG Draft Team came together and got to work on a 2026 MLB Draft Board update. A little pre-season shake-up and expansion as we took our board from the Top 150 names to the Top 300 names, in preparation for the 2026 college and prep seasons to begin. The 2025 MLB Draft Lottery occurred earlier in December and shed some light on what the draft order will look like in 2026, with the Chicago White Sox taking home the first overall pick, followed by the Tampa...
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College | Story | 12/25/2025

2025 Year in Review: College

Craig Cozart
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The LSU Tigers Win It All Again For the second time in the last three years, the LSU Tigers, led by head coach Jay Johnson secured the national title. The national championship was the eight in LUS program history as they swept Coastal Carolina in the MCWS championship series. As a result, Johnson was virtually a unanimous choice for National Coach of the Year on media outlets and is the fastest coach to win multiple CWS championships at a single school. The tournament’s Most Outstanding Player was Tigers’ lefthanded ace and Perfect Game First-Team All-American, Kade Anderson highlighted by his complete-game shutout in Game 1 of the CWS Finals. The roster was a tremendous blend of offensive firepower, frontline pitching and elite defense, leaving opponents with very few avenues to victory. PG Second-Team All-American, Jared Jones was the heart of the lineup with his 20...
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High School | General | 12/24/2025

2025 Year In Review: High School

Cam McElwaney
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IMG Academy Takes Home the National Title Every year IMG Academy comes into the spring with top-to-bottom one of the top rosters in the country and every year have the expectation of winning the national championship. Well in 2025 they did just that after finishing the spring 24-1, winning the High School Showdown, and winning 15 straight games to end their season. Their high end offensive ability was on full display throughout the year and they will once again be one of the most talented teams in the country in ’26 as they look to go back-to-back. Two Top-10 Picks in the MLB Draft Headline National Players of the Year It was another loaded crop that took home the National Players of the Year as both Ethan Holliday, the National Player of the Year, and Seth Hernandez, National Pitcher of the Year, heard their names called within the first-10 picks in the MLB Draft. Another first...
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Draft | Rankings | 12/24/2025

Top 2027 Collegiate Draft Prospects

Isaiah Burrows
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With the 2025 cycle officially behind us and the calendar nearly flipping over to 2026, it is time to start looking ahead to the future. More importantly, start looking ahead to the next season of college baseball and what that may mean for draft-eligible players with big dreams of continuing their journey. While the 2026 MLB Draft is now on the horizon, we are looking ahead to the future even further – to see which players have already made impacts upon their arrival to college campuses. We have already dropped our 2028 Top 75 collegiate prospects board, but this one is our Top 100 college prospects who will be eligible for the 2027 class. These are the Top 100 players in our eyes for this group, and many of them have already shown up on campus and been impactful in many ways. Whether its our top-ranked player in Oregon State’s Dax Whitney or ninth-ranked William Schmidt...
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Draft | Rankings | 12/23/2025

Top 2028 Collegiate Draft Prospects

Vincent Cervino
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The college players in the 2028 draft class have yet to step on campus, but they're positioned to make an immediate impact. Several high end talents either turned down significant money last year or honored strong college commitments, resulting in their arrival on campus this fall. The class is currently led by a trio of high-upside arms in Jack Bauer, Angel Cervantes, and Cameron Appenzeller. They are followed by a deep group of bats that rounds out a strong, high end Top-10. Rk. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown State 1 Jack Bauer C LHP L-L Mississippi State Frankfort IL 2 Angel Cervantes C RHP R-R UCLA Lynwood CA 3 Cameron Appenzeller C LHP L-L Tennessee Springfield IL 4 Brayden Jaksa C C R-R Oregon Fremont  CA 5 JD Stein C SS R-R Wake Forest Carmel IN 6 Mason Ligenza C OF L-L Pittsburgh Brockton PA 7 Ty Peeples C OF L-R Georgia Lavonia GA 8 Lucas Franco C SS L-R TCU Katy TX 9...
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Juco | Story | 12/23/2025

2025 Year in Review: JUCO

Blaine Peterson
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Looking Back at the 2025 Top 10  Matt Barr (‘25 Niagara, ‘26 Minnesota Twins) Bursting onto the scene last winter, footage of an indoor bullpen rocketed Barr onto the radar of many. Explosive fastball reaches near triple digits with incredible spin numbers across the secondaries. Huge numbers at Niagara earned him the title of the first Juco player drafted in 2025. JC Vanek (‘25 Chipola, ‘26 Kansas City Royals) Just a professional hitter. Vanek for two years at Chipola was an impossible out. While there are questions if the power will ever reach what it takes to play first base at the big league level, the bat and quality defensive skillset at first base may carry. Donovan Becerra (‘25 New Mexico, ‘26 Texas Tech) One of the more high octane arms anywhere in the country last year. Can reach back for upper 90’s and has shown serious swing and...
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Draft | Story | 12/22/2025

2025 Year in Review: Draft

Isaiah Burrows
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2025 Year in Review: Draft We’ve reached the end of the 2025 calendar year, and while we’ve already jumped in on the 2026 cycle with some of the fall events and post-draft content we’ve had here at Perfect Game, there’s still one more piece on the docket, and that’s the 2025 Year-In-Review piece here from the PG Draft staff.  The 2025 MLB Draft took place in July, when many highly talented players heard their names called and continued their journey through the game to the next level. There’s already been some of those names making noise in the minors and guys who are moving up prospect lists and becoming names to know for MLB fans digging deep into the future of their organizations. While we are going to “close the book” on 2025 with this article, these players still have many years ahead of them, and many blank pages to continue...
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College | Recruiting | 12/22/2025

Recruiting Notebook: December 22

Jheremy Brown
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Lucien Saint Cyr, INF, Class of 2026 Commitment: Bucknell Saint Cyr announced his pledge to Bucknell, giving the Bison an interesting blend of present tools and projection. Saint Cyr stands 6-foot-1 and offers room to fill in his medium frame, profiling in the middle infield defensively. The New York product starts wide at the base in the right-handed box, keeping his hands high behind the ear. He works into a subtle outward step load, firing through a compact barrel that showcases bat speed and gap-to-gap impact. For head coach Scott Heather and Bucknell, they land a high-quality Northeast infielder in the ’26 cycle, adding to a class that takes the quality over quantity approach. Patrick Diaz ('26, NY) 102 EV off the bat. Impact to the pull side. #PGNational @PGMidAtlantic @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/NN0L3FRdO9 — PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) July 9, 2025 Patrick Diaz,...
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