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College  | Recruiting | 1/6/2026

Recruiting Notebook: January 6

Photo: Griffin Boesen (Perfect Game)

Griffin Boesen, Class of 2027
Commitment: Duke

Another top 100 prospect is off the board as the Corey Muscara led Duke Blue Devils picked up a physical two-way prospect in Boesen out of Florida recently. At 6-foot-5, 205 pounds, Boesen looks the part of a middle of the order type slugger and he's just that, showing lots of looseness and bat speed in his left-handed stroke and is coming off a Jupiter where he hit .700 (!!) as an underclassman while driving in 10 runs. The bat-to-ball skills are obvious as he simply hit at all the big stops in 2025, but he's also a left-hander on the bump who has been upwards of 88 mph with a clean arm stroke and consistent feel to spin and land a breaking ball in the zone. For Duke, Boesen is the highest ranked prospect of their '27 group with his No. 100 ranking and is their 4th player ranked within Perfect Game's top 500. 



-Jheremy Brown


Genei Sato, RHP, Class of 2027
Commitment: Penn State

Penn State experienced a massive recruiting win when they landed Japanese righty Genei Sato late last month. Sato joins the likes of Stanford first baseman Rintaro Sasaki in transitioning to college baseball in the United States, a trend that is expected to continue. The Sendai University transfer, unlike true freshman Sasaki, will come to America for his age 22 season. Sato works from a medium frame, starting above the belt before utilizing a pronounced and hanging leg lift. He fires down the mound via a standard arm action and high three quarters slot. Sato’s repertoire starts with a power fastball that has seen triple digits, possessing run/ride traits. His secondaries include a devastating splitter that produces whiffs and is regarded as his best offering. Sato rounds out his pitch mix with a pair of distinct breaking balls, starting with a tighter gyro slider. He also offers a curveball with more vertical depth.

Rowan Walker, 3B/RHP, Class of 2027
Commitment: Winthrop

Walker recently announced his commitment to Winthrop, landing the Eagles a talented two-way recruit. The State College native works from a medium right-handed frame with strength present. He starts with a high handset before working into a high and compact leg lift, firing down the mound via a high three-quarters slot. Walker has seen the low-90s with the heater, topping at 91, while mixing in a sweeping breaking ball. At the plate, he starts with a wide base and keeps the hands close, utilizing an inward toe tap leg load. Walker has shown impact ability with the bat, spraying barrels throughout the yard.

-Ryan Miller

Cole Ryherd, SS, Class of 2027
Commitment: Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

Nice midwest addition to the SIUE class with Ryherd, picking up a gamer that should stick up the middle on the dirt at the next level of the game. He’s more quick than fast with a linedrive stroke that can work contact to all fields, showing an ability to cover the zone and adjust the barrel head all over the zone. He may kick over to second down the line, but that is still to be determined. He would earn All Tournament Team honors down in Fort Myers during the Underclass World Championship with Spects National, hitting 9-21 (.429) with thirteen RBI, thirteen walks and four stolen bases. Solid player.
 

Gary Staffins, RHP, Class of 2026
Commitment: Young Harris

Staffins came to the ‘24 Southeast Uncommitted showcase over a year and a half ago at this point and impressed with his raw arm strength for his size and pitchability. Fast forward to now, and Staffins has officially committed to Young Harris. He’s thrown a good share of innings in back to back years now, showing an ability to pound the zone and put bats away (50 SO/23.1 IP). The velocity has crept upwards and his fastball now sits in the mid 80’s with a good low 70’s downer hook that plays well off the heater. Look for him to grow, fill out his frame and compete for innings with Young Harris. 
 

Dawson Radaszewski, SS, Class of 2026
Commitment: Westmont College

Proportionally built left-handed hitting shortstop recently inked his commitment to Westmont College. Another peach state product, Radaszewski will be joining a really solid Division II program out west in Santa Barbara, California. He’s hit for average the last three years on the travel circuit with a reliable glove up the middle on the dirt. He will be a key cog his senior year with Holy Innocents, who will look to push even further into the playoffs in ‘26. 
 

Trey Windham, OF, Class of 2026
Commitment: Young Harris

Windham is another Georgia prep that committed to Young Harris recently, building up a quality class of players headed to north Georgia next summer. He would attend the Georgia Jackets org showcase in late May and would impress, leaving the event with a PG 9 after having a monster ‘24 year on volume. He’s athletic with physical projection with a chance for some more impact in the stick once he fills out the lean frame. There is natural lift in his swing. Defensively, he projects best to the corners in the outfield grass.
 

Ryland Perry, RHP, Class of 2026
Commitment: Calhoun CC

Perry was good all year long, culminating in a commitment to Calhoun. He’s got good size at 6’4/205 with a smooth, repeatable motion down the slope and a simple arm stroke that gets up on time. He routinely works in the mid to upper 80’s, with his spin arsenal consistently ticking up. Easy to bet on the size, strikes and progression he continues to make.
 

Caleb Griffin, CIF, Class of 2026
Commitment: Calhoun CC

Following in the footsteps of his high school teammate Perry, Griffin also committed to Calhoun recently. He has really come on with the stick as of late, showing legitimate impact and the ability to slug right now. He is a good defender at third with solid arm strength across, and should have every chance to stick at the hot corner after high school. The bat has become easy to buy into, as he walked more than he K’d at Perfect Game events this year. For the cherry on top, Griffin would end the fall on a roll. He would earn All Tournament Team honors in the Southeast Cup and down in Jupiter to wrap his ‘25 up.
 

Drew Harmon, RHP, Class of 2026
Commitment: Northwest Florida

Harmon finds a really nice landing spot after high school, committing to NWF back in mid November. He routinely sits in the upper 80’s and will touch low 90’s with the fastball, mixing in both a mid 70’s curve with some bite and a low 80’s change. Physical 6’2/205 frame with size throughout the build. Harmon will be competing for innings right away now.
 

Ben Dupuch, C/RHP, Class of 2026
Commitment: Daytona State College

A nice showing over the summer at National Uncommitted earned Dupuch a 9 grade, parlaying that into a solid summer and eventual commitment to Daytona State. He’s got some two way intrigue right now, as he has reached 90-mph on the mound and makes for a solid receiver and catch/throw asset behind the dish as well. If Dupuch can continue to make strides with the stick, then you’re getting a reliable backstop who can handle himself in the box while providing the club with good everyday caliber defense in the catcher position. He has the frame to add on more muscle as well.
 

Omari Burse, SS, Class of 2027
Commitment: UAB

UAB did a fantastic job in securing Burse, who provided tons of upside as an athletic, projectable infielder with more to come across the board in regards to all of his tools. It will be interesting to see how the leverage and in-game power output develops with his current low hand set/level swing plane mechanics, but the bat speed and rotational acceleration are impressive for his age and more will come as he matures. He’s got a good arm and the feet are smooth on the dirt. Burse has done nothing but hit for average at Perfect Game events and ‘25 was no different, hitting .439 over a solid sample. Really good prospect from south Georgia to keep tabs on over the next year as he continues to develop. Tools here.
 

Jackson Bernosky, C, Class of 2027
Commitment: Gonzaga

Bernosky has impressed at 5x showcases now, with a nice performance at Junior National helping spring his summer into another gear and into an eventual commitment with Gonzaga. He’s long shown feel behind the plate with good hands that can steal strikes and handle velocity, while showing solid average arm strength that keeps improving with a clean and quick exchange. The bat is next in line, and it continues to improve at a steady clip. He’s getting stronger seemingly at every new event we get to see him. There is more physical projection here, and he possesses good athleticism for a catcher.

-Michael Albee 

College | Story | 1/16/2026

Conference Preview: ACC

Kyler Peterson
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2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Records Teams are listed in alphabetical order*  School  W L W L Boston College 28 29 11 19 California 24 31 9 21 Clemson 45 18 18 12 Duke 41 21 17 13 Florida State 42 16 17 10 Georgia Tech 41 19 19 11 Louisville 42 24 15 15 Miami 35 27 15 14 North Carolina 46 15 18 11 NC State 35 21 17 11 Notre Dame 32 21 14 16 Pitt 28 27 10 20 Stanford 27 25 16 15 Virginia 32 18 16 11 Virginia Tech 31 25 12 18 Wake Forest 39 22 16 14 Preseason All-Conference Team Pos. Name School Stats/Notes C Vahn Lackey Georgia Tech...
Tournaments | Story | 1/18/2026

MLK West Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Steve Fiorindo
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Cole Migaki (‘29 WA) w/ one of his 5 K’s thru 2-innings. FB 84-86 coupled w/ a firm BB that has 11/5 shape sitting 77-77. Balanced operation w/ a live, loose arm. Athletic frame at 6-ft, 170 that projects #MLKWest @PG_PacificNW pic.twitter.com/iBgAoajNUM — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) January 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029 Vancouver, WA) Was lights out in his start on Friday at MLK West, only needing 42 pitches to get thru three-innings and did not allow a hit or run while punching out 8.  Migaki overwhelmed opposing hitters, running his fastball up to 86 and mixing in a firm breaking ball at 75-77 with 11-5 shape and depth.  The athletic 6-foot, 170-pound right-hander is the top ranked third base prospect in the state of Washington for the class of 2029, collecting a couple of hits in his five at-bats and drove in a run.  Excellent start to...
Press Release | Press Release | 1/16/2026

Perfect Game Hires Blakeley As Regional Dir.

Perfect Game Staff
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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 HIRES ERIC BLAKELEY AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR    Sanford, Florida (Friday, January 16, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the hiring of Eric Blakeley as a Regional Director. Blakeley brings more than two decades of experience in elite baseball and softball events, along with an accomplished background as both a collegiate and professional player.    Blakeley joins Perfect Game after building the highly respected Crossroads Baseball Series, where for more than 20 years he developed and operated baseball...
College | Story | 1/14/2026

2026 College Preview Index

Perfect Game Staff
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 1/14/2026

Perfect Game Softball Turf Wars

Ashley Mears
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2026 Perfect Game Softball Turf Wars January 9-11 Ashley Mears   The 2026 season kicked off in impressive fashion at the Fun City Dome in Burlington, Iowa, featuring a highly competitive field across both age groups. The 18U division was loaded with talent, including over 20 Division I and II commits and several high-upside prospects, leading to intense bracket play and multiple walk-off finishes. Iowa Nationals claimed the championship over a well-rounded Iowa Prospects Gold team. The 14U division brought together quality programs from Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. The tournament championship was an exciting matchup where Southeast Iowa Swarm edged a tough Black Dragons squad. 18u Lauren Hagedorn (2026, Adel, IA) of Iowa Nationals and future Iowa State Cyclone earned weekend MVP honors after a strong two-way performance. In the circle, she consistently kept hitters off balance...
College | Rankings | 1/15/2026

Top 100 Collegiate Seniors

Vincent Cervino
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Top 100 Collegiate Freshmen | Top 100 Collegiate Sophomores | Top 100 Collegiate Juniors This senior board is one of the deepest we’ve assembled in years. From experienced weekend arms with power stuff, to proven position players coming off loud 2025 spring seasons, to former prospects returning from injury and looking to reestablish their status, impact players are scattered throughout the group. Headlining the board is Maika Niu, now at Arkansas after a strong season at Marshall and an MVP summer on the Cape. Nui is a high-level athlete in center field and a legitimate offensive force who should slide seamlessly into the heart of the Razorbacks’ lineup. Close behind are two premium arms in Ole Miss’s Hunter Elliott and Kentucky’s Jaxon Jelkin. Elliott is coming off a monster 2025 spring, going 10–3 with a 2.94 ERA and 104 strikeouts, and...
College | Rankings | 1/14/2026

Top 100 Collegiate Juniors

Vincent Cervino
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Top 100 Collegiate Freshmen | Top 100 Collegiate Sophomores As we look ahead to another season of college baseball and continue our week of class-by-class lists, we look at the Junior class and we’ve got our Top 100 Juniors in the 2026 college season. This list aligns with the PG Draft lists we compiled at the top, with Roch Cholowsky, Drew Burress, and AJ Gracia rounding out the top three. There’s a litany of storylines to follow this year, with players who have tons of draft upside or players looking to be impactful players among their respective programs. These are the players who we feel are in a position to make some serious noise during the 2026 season. Talent is present all across the board, with players who could make some serious statements this year. Looking all the way up and down the board, there are impact bats, players primed for a breakout, Friday...
College | Rankings | 1/13/2026

Top 100 Collegiate Sophomores

Vincent Cervino
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Top 100 Collegiate Freshmen As we creep toward opening day here in a month or so, the draft team has put together the Top 100 sophomores on campus this spring.  This list is chalk full of talent, with future draft prospects littered top to bottom. The headliner of this group is Derek Curiel, a draft eligible sophomore that took the SEC by storm last spring. The Perfect Game All-American posted a .990 OPS over the course of a full season and is projected to vault himself further up the board during his ‘26 campaign. An electric arm in Dax Whitney follows up Curiel, with Strosnider, Lawson and Franco rounding out the top five.  Keep tabs on the draft eligible sophomores in this group come the summer. The rest of the pack are eligible for next year’s draft and figure to feature at the top of many draft lists in ‘27.  Rk. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown...
Draft | Rankings | 1/12/2026

Top 100 Collegiate Freshmen

Vincent Cervino
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As we creep toward opening day here in a month or so, the draft team has put together the Top 100 freshmen on campus this spring.  Three high-end arms lead the way, starting with Jack Bauer. The Mississippi State left-hander reached triple digits as a prep and is sure to make an immediate impact this spring. UCLA right-hander Angel Cervantes was selected in the 2nd round of last year’s draft but held firm on his commitment and should be an impact arm for the Bruins. Following the arms, a collection of bats rounds out the Top 10. There is loads of upside to the group with the potential and they should draw considerable playing time as freshman.  As the list gets deeper, there are plenty of players that should pop up and make significant contributions both this year and years down the line. The class has both depth and talent, making for a very intriguing group of...
Tournaments | Story | 1/9/2026

PG Leaderboard: Class of 2030

Jheremy Brown
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Complete PG Leaderboard Database PG Leaderboard: Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 | Class of 2029 Today we wrap up our reviews of the 2026 thru 2030 class where we looked back on some of the eye opening metrics we saw from around the country, both in a showcase and tournament setting. To those not inside the youth baseball world, some of the metrics below would seem truly unattainable from current 8th graders, from the pair of 90 mph heaters courtesy of Amani Tuiasosopo and Kingston George, to upper-80s velocity from all over the field and multiple players north of 90 mph on the exit velocity testing (with wood), this 2030 class is one that has a chance to be special as we continue to watch it unfold moving forward.  Top Fastball Velocity  Rk Player FB Event School Hometown 1 Amani Tuiasosopo 90 2025 WWBA 14U World Championship Renton...
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