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PG Select Baseball Festival  | General | 12/26/2025

2025 Year in Review: PGAAC, ASG, Festivals

Jheremy Brown
Tyler Russo
John McAdams

All-Star Game Continues To Thrive

We’re only a couple of years into having the PG All-Star Game around, an underclass event attached to the All-American weekend, this year played in Petco two days before the Classic. The talent that is a part of it continues to grow to significant levels, and this year was a mix of young guys and some newer names that left lasting impressions. The two hardest throwing guys in the game were the only 2028s in attendance, Striker Pence and Dexter McCleon Jr who both were upper-90s as guys who just started their sophomore year, while the loudest moment of the day came when Kinon Bastian obliterated a pitch into the top deck of the famous Western Supply building in left field, something that we’ll remember for a long time.




Extra Swings In The All-American Derby

One of the best events every All-American weekend is getting to see these guys with special abilities let it eat in an attempt to take home some hardware before the game even starts. This year, it was a two-man race between a couple entirely different players: massively physical with huge left-handed juice Eric Booth Jr. and hyper athlete who lives on the barrel, but you wouldn’t think would be there at 5’9/165 Jaxson Wood. Wood put up double digit bombs, only to be matched at the buzzer by Booth, who would eventually win it in the extras.


West Rallies To Win The Classic

It was fairly quiet offensively early on outside of Jorvorskie Lane Jr nearly going yard off Sims as he went 105/386 to left-center, but it picked up in the middle innings as guys would come through in big spots to drive in runs, including Cole Prosek who had two different RBI singles and took home MVP honors as a result. The game saw 12 different pitchers touch 95 or better, including Shawn Sullivan who blew 96 MPH on the final fastball of the game to win it.

Mother Nature Takes Action in Fort Myers; Players Raise $38,000 for Golisano

To get this out of the way early, yes the weather had a big impact on the 2025 14u Select Festival, but given the long weekend of on field action, players were still able to leave their impact not only on the field, but also throughout the community as they raised a nearly $38,000 with all proceeds going to the Golisano Children's Hospital with Chance Kidd atop the leaderboard at $10,000 raised. Throughout the course of the four day event, 48 players from across the country, alongside Venezuela and Puerto Rico, took the field and impressed with North Carolina's own Andrew Brown creating the first fireworks of the weekend during the prelims of the home run derby. Not only did Brown move on to the finals, he did it in a convincing manner, launching balls further, and more frequently, than we had ever seen before. 

Brown carried the momentum into game day, taking home the Derby title with a couple majestic blasts over the Green Monster down at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, setting the scene for some impressive things still to come. While the 14u Festival only made it through 5 full innings, five of the eleven arms to toe the rubber bumped at least 90 mph, led by Texas right-hander Caleb Polk and his 92 mph bullet which he used to help strike out a pair in his inning of work. Left-hander Greyson Bell, the 14u Pitcher of the Year, got the start and immediately impressed, punching a pair while running his heater up to 91 mph with real command and advanced feel for his secondary offerings which included a hard, late biting upper-70s breaker. 

Pitching was definitely the strength of the shortened game, but both Noah Jarolimek and Xavier Rodriguez made their presence known as as the North Carolina product doubled deep to center field while Rodriguez, a Georgian catcher, collected the lone multi-hit game with a pair of singles while driving in a run. It was the East who ultimately took home the victory with a score of 5 to 1 over the West as they doubled them up on hits as well with 6 to their 3. 

Hardware was presented the night prior at the Awards Banquet dinner with Macgraw Vanwormer hearing his name called as the Player of the Year, Greyson Bell for the Pitcher of the Year and Jordan Leon as the Two-Way Player of the Year. For a complete list of all the award winners from the 14u Select Festival, click here. 

The 2025 crop also saw the addition of 4 players who completed the Festival gauntlet in Cameron Hockett, Carter Nash, Tre' Lawrence and Braiden Miller, meaning they received the call every August from 11u all the way through 14u, making a Festival every step of the way. 

Charlottesville Becomes Center of 13u Baseball World

For the second year in a row, the 13u Select Festival called Charlottesville home as 40 of the most talented 13u players from around the country descended upon the University of Virginia for a 4 day weekend full of non-stop on field action and activities away from the Dish. With 17 different states represented amongst both rosters, from Washington state to New York, down to Florida and back over to the west coast in California, we saw some familiar faces with multiple players appearing in either their second or third Festival already, but also plenty of first timers, including the eventual MVP Tucker Richardson out of Alabama.

Once again we were partnered with the UVA Children’s Hospital in the player's fundraising efforts, raising north of $20,000 for the families who have children currently in the hospital, helping with day-to-day expenses while receiving treatments. 

Stepping foot on the Dish for the first time certainly brought out the player's phones, capturing the moment before getting to work with a full practice and home run derby prelims. Swinging the Soldier Tank, players were launching balls OVER the bleachers out in left field and clearing the concourse walk way in right field with ease, getting us down to our final four though it felt like Kingston George's to lose, something he wouldn't falter on as he continued to send blast after blast out to left field, securing the crown. 

The game itself was a crisp on that saw the East come out ahead 4-3, taking the lead in the top of the 7th while receiving timely hitting and quality pitching throughout. After scoring a run in the second and a pair in the third, the West fought back with a three-spot of their own in the 4th inning before both teams exchanged zeroes on the board for the next two frames. The big knock of the game came courtesy of Richardson, delivering a deep drive to the left-center field gap that hopped over the wall for a ground-rule double, though both Luca Briggs and Calvin Madenspacher also added a double of their own. 

Of the 14 arms to toe the rubber, nine were at least 85 mph or better with their peak fastball, led by Kingston George's 90 mph heater, though West start Christian Choe's 88 wasn't far behind, nor were the 87s from Amani Tuiasosopo, Jhunior Jose Cordero, and Tucker Richardson, who closed it out for the East on just 15 pitches to secure the victory.

Prior to the first pitch, the players and families gathered Saturday night for the Awards Banquet dinner, hearing from Perfect Game and Select Festival alum alike, while also learning who would take home some Player of the Year honors. Ultimately it was Mark Thompson who was tabbed as the 13u Player of the Year, Noah Osterman, the East starting pitcher, who was the 13u Pitcher of the Year and Jhunior Jose Cordero who was absolutely ridiculous on both sides of the ball, earning the Two-Way Player of the Year award. For the complete list of award winners, click here. 
 
11u & 12u Festival Impress Once Again

The historic East Cobb complex in Marietta, GA was once again the epicenter of youth travel baseball, as 64 of the best 11 & 12U players enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience after being named to the Perfect Game Select Festival. A culmination of their past years accolades and accomplishments starts with a gear reveal, where their beds are covered with a plethora of items that include custom uniforms, Bruce Bolt Batting Gloves, a Soldier Tank bat along with other items from several Perfect Game partners like Yeti, G-Form and Rawlings.

Throughout the event, the players partake in various activities such as a trip to Dave & Busters, a ping pong tournament and, of course, their respective ages awards banquet. Not to be lost amongst the exciting events leading up to the Festival Game is the players fundraising efforts. For the second year in a row, the Elite Development Academy based out of Tampa, Florida was both the 11 & 12U Fundraising beneficiary.

This fundraiser supports essential wraparound services for deserving, needs-based athletes that enter the EDA through nomination, including academic tutoring, mental performance coaching, college readiness support, family engagement, and year-round mentorship. Your support helps ensure that every child in our program has the resources they need to thrive both on the field and in life. Program Director Spencer Nunez and Derek Del Rosal represented the EDA Academy at each of the banquets and presented awards to our highest fundraisers per Age Group. In total between both the 11 & 12U players, they raised nearly $10,000.

Now let’s get to the game action, as the 11U Group got things started on Saturday with a thrilling back and forth affair that saw the West squad come out with an 8-7 victory. Owen Klaus took home the Lucas Oil Player of the Game, as the Perryville, Missouri native collected a double, homer along with closing out the victory with a scoreless inning on the mound. It was a well-played, relatively clean contest with tons of young talent on display.

Their 12U brethren took the field on Sunday with monster talent littered across both rosters, as the future generations of baseball will be in great hands with some of these players leading the way. In a game which saw seven pitchers throw pitches at 80 mph or above including a game high of 85 mph from Angel Garcia, the East roster came away with a 10-6 victory over the West. Brayden Nims took home the Lucas Oil Player of the Game honors after going 2-for-2 at the plate with the big blow being an absolute No-Doubt Grand Slam that put his squad ahead for good. The amount of talent on display was simply electrifying and brings to light the expansive platform that Perfect Game fosters within youth amateur baseball.


11U Award Winners

Player of The Year: Owen Klaus
Homerun Champion Challenge Champion: Jameson Wilhite
Player of The Year: Duncan Mount
Pitcher of The Year: Hardin Sullivan
Offensive Player of The Year: Christopher Chikodroff
Bruce Bolt Award Winners: Jaxon Spray & Taz Tulowitzki

12U Award Winners
Player of The Game: Brayden Nims
Homerun Champion Challenge Champion: Carlo Rivero
Player of The Year: Ruben Elias
Offensive Player of The Year: Liam Patrick
Pitcher of The Year: Ethan Palacios
Bruce Bolt Award Winners: Cash Tellez & Daylon McCants
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PG Select Baseball Festival | General | 4/21/2026

Select Festival Dates/Locations Announced
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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 DATES AND VENUES FOR   2026 SLATE OF SELECT FESTIVALS    Sanford, Florida (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced dates and venues for its 2026 Select Festivals, a premiere series of invitation-only events showcasing many of the nation’s top young prospects at the 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U levels.    The Select Festivals provide elite players with a unique opportunity to compete alongside and against the best talent in their age group while experiencing a...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

Road to the 2026 17U BCS Title

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, 11 teams will take the field for the 2026 17U BCS Challenge, a three-day event that brings together programs from across the country for a full slate of pool play and bracket action. With games beginning Friday and a champion crowned Sunday, the format leaves little room for slow starts, making every inning important from the opening pitch. The field features a mix of established programs and rising teams. With so many evenly matched rosters, there’s not much separation heading into the weekend, which puts importance on pitching depth, defensive consistency, and timely hitting. Pool play will quickly determine seeding, and even one loss can shift a team’s path heading into bracket play. One of the teams expected to be in the mix is Hawaii Elite 2G 17U National, a group that is 6-3 overall and ranked as “Honorable Mention” on the Perfect Games...
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Draft | Rankings | 6/19/2026

PG Draft: Top 500 Update

Tyler Henninger
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Stars Over Florida Showcase Clearwater, FL June 13-14, 2026   CLEARWATER, FLORIDA- Perfect Game Softball made its official debut in the state of Florida this past weekend at Eddie C. Moore sports complex. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was right for some great softball. We had many college coaches of all levels attend and our National Scouting Director was on hand to evaluate and highlight the athletes. We are excited for future events and the ability to promote and highlight the great athletes in the southeast! Below we highlight the 14U division where we had teams representing three states.     14U Division   Zoey Salas (2030, RHP/1B Windsor, CO) of the Colorado Angels 14U Breed was a standout player all weekend. She was a strong two-way player who proved to be a consistent force on both sides of the ball. Offensively, this left-handed hitter starts...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

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

Big Talent on Display at City of Palms

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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Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/17/2026

Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase

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

150 Teams Set to Battle at SE Select

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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Tournaments | Story | 6/17/2026

UBC Midwest Scout Notes

Blaine Peterson
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Braydon McMillen (2029, Downers Grove, IL) an athletic MIF with a top of the order skill set at the plate. Reached base in all 5 games played at UBC this week. Including a 3 hit game in bracket play. Shows a balanced and compact swing at the plate with quick wrists and the ability to get the barrel to the baseball regularly. A quick first step defensively with clean glove actions and a quick release from the shortstop position. Made several athletic plays defensively this past week. Lot of promising impact traits and a real skill set to build on.  Paris Head | IF/OF/RHP | 2029 | IL@WhitesoxAce FB: 86-90 | CB: 73-75 SL: 77-79 | CH: 78-82 One of the best pitching performances of the tournament so far. High level athlete with an advanced pitch mix for the age. #UBC @PG_Scouting | @WhitesoxAce https://t.co/V3leWaCBSM pic.twitter.com/EDBvjpgI3p — Perfect Game Illinois...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/17/2026

Windy City Elite Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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28 LHP/OF Rex Johnson (CO) was impressive on the mound today. Quality FB/SL mix. FB(80-85) showed heavy arm side run, generating s/m. Good feel to spin, landing the low-70s SL for strikes, while keeping hitters off balance. 5.0IP, 9K, 3H #WCElite @PG_FourCorners pic.twitter.com/q459oPmXzW — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) June 14, 2026 Rex Johnson (2028, Highlands Ranch, Colo.) turned in one of the more impressive outings of the weekend for Canes Denver South 2028 Gold. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound left-hander worked 5.0 innings, striking out 9 while allowing just 3 hits and no earned runs. The fastball worked 80-85 with arm-side run and got on hitters quickly, generating both swing-and-miss and weak contact. He mixed in a slider with sharp action and showed feel to land it for strikes. Currently ranked the No. 5 outfielder and No. 8 overall prospect in Colorado, Johnson displayed...
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